In the tea room, two girls gathered together and talked.
The secretary was not very old and had just graduated from college. She was assigned to the top floor because of her outstanding work ability.
At this moment, the two talked about Assistant Cen Shencen.
"Assistant Cen, it seems that he has been single since I joined the company. Maybe he is too busy with work. Although he is a nice guy, if it were me, I probably wouldn't choose him as my boyfriend."
The secretary stirred her coffee and gossiped with Chi Rui idly.
"Why?" Chi Rui blinked.
She thinks Assistant Cen is good-looking, has an easy-going and steady personality, and is sometimes quite attentive. He should be quite popular.
"Haha, maybe it's because he's too much of a workaholic." The secretary shrugged.
"For Assistant Cen, work seems to be more important than life. When it comes to choosing between career and love, he would definitely choose career."
“I see…”
Chi Rui could understand what she meant.
Her mother is a very career-oriented person, so naturally she doesn't have much time and energy to devote to the family.
"Yes, when it comes to love, who doesn't want to find a boyfriend who puts them first?" the secretary said as a matter of course.
"By the way, Ruirui, what kind of boys do you like?"
The woman's voice was filled with gossip. Ye Minghan, who had just returned from a meeting and was passing by the door, couldn't help but stop.
What kind of boy does Chi Rui like?
The tips of his ears moved slightly, and he quietly took a step back to hide his own figure.
"What kind of person do I like..."
Chi Rui tilted her head, and the image of the man who suddenly appeared in front of her at the bus stop in the rain emerged in her mind.
"I like gentle people." She curled her lips slightly and smiled lightly, "I can't resist gentle people."
The girl's figure was reflected in the glass window. Looking at her sparkling eyes and slightly shy expression, Ye Minghan's heart tightened and he couldn't help but clench his fists.
"Hey - Ruirui, do you have someone you like?" The secretary hugged her and asked teasingly.
"Hehe, I won't tell you."
Although she said this, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that there must be one.
Otherwise, why not deny it?
Ye Minghan didn't listen to the rest of the words.
He went straight back to the office, and behind him, Cen Shen walked out of the elevator carrying a bag.
In the office, Ye Minghan looked out the window at the street scene with tall buildings, tapping his fingertips on the armrests of his office chair.
Chi Rui likes gentle people?
The man pursed his lips, his expression unable to hide his depression.
Although he is proud and conceited, he still has some self-awareness - the word "gentle" has nothing to do with him.
Who does that little girl like?
“Knock knock knock—”
There was a knock on the door and Cen Shen walked in.
"Mr. Xiaoye, this is your coffee."
He placed a cup of black coffee in front of him, then walked to Chi Rui's pink table, took out red bean matcha from the plastic bag, and considerately placed a straw next to the cup.
Ye Minghan's eyes followed him all the time. He couldn't help but frowned and said calmly, "I don't think I said I would buy anything to drink for Chi Rui."
Cen Shen didn't sense the danger, he smiled and said:
"Last time when I went to pick up Miss Chi, we passed by a milk tea shop. She said she really liked the red bean matcha in that shop. I just saw it and bought it for her."
"Oh, really?"
Ye Minghan stared at the warm smile on his face, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.
Cen Shen finally figured out what was going on. The boss' tone sounded a little off...
"Um, Mr. Xiao Ye?" The smile on his face faded.
Ye Minghan was still staring at him, tapping on the armrest with his slender fingertips, making a slight tapping sound.
Could it be that the person Chi Rui likes is... Cen Shen?
Listening to the light tapping sound, Cen Shen felt as if he had heard a death warrant. Although it was a cold season, his forehead was wet with sweat.
"Boss Xiaoye, do you have any instructions?"
"Cen Shen, isn't the company trying to expand into the African market recently?" Ye Minghan lowered his eyes and said slowly.
“Yes…yes…”
Cen Shen had a bad feeling in his heart.
"I'm very optimistic about your abilities," Ye Minghan raised his eyebrows slightly, "What do you think about transferring you over there?"
Hearing his words, Cen Shen almost exploded on the spot.
What did he do wrong? His boss actually wanted to send him to Africa?!
"Mr. Xiao Ye, this... this is not good..." Cen Shen said pitifully with a sad face.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Minghan took out a document and looked through it carefully.
Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, Cen Shen couldn't help but feel panicked.
The African project does have prospects, and if done well, he would be a pioneering hero, but once he goes there, the focus of his career would basically shift, which does not fit his career plan.
"Well...well, I...I don't have a partner yet..." He hesitated for a long time and could only come up with this reason.
However, Ye Minghan curled his lips slightly and revealed a dangerous smile.
"Isn't that just right?"
Just right? Cen Shen was startled, and almost slapped himself when he realized what was going on.
Yes! Isn't it just right to send someone out if they have nothing to worry about?
"No, no, no, boss, I just said the wrong thing. I have a partner, and his family is wealthy. He will definitely not agree to let his daughter go to a place as far away as Africa with me to suffer!"
"Oh? I haven't heard you mention it." Ye Minghan raised his eyebrows, "You didn't just make it up to avoid it, did you?"
Cen Shen's back was wet with sweat. He smiled stiffly and said, "Boss Xiao Ye, you are joking."
"Okay, bring it to the company next time."
"Ah?" Cen Shen was stunned.
"Any questions?"
"No, no, there's no problem at all! She's been working overtime these past few days and she's been wanting to come see me, but I didn't let her."
"Well, let's leave it like this for now."
That’s it for now…
Cen Shen felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
Damn it, where is he supposed to find a lover in such a short time to get by? !
He doesn't want to go to Africa at all, okay?!
"I feel like Assistant Cen...seems like he's in a bad mood today?"
In the evening, Chi Rui and Ye Minghan came out of the company and went to the parking lot to pick up the car together. She sat in the passenger seat and mentioned Cen Shen inadvertently while fastening her seat belt.
Ye Minghan tightened his grip on the steering wheel and almost blurted out, asking her why she cared about him so much, but he finally held back.
"Really?" he said calmly.
However, he had a sinister thought in his heart and decided to send Cen Shen to Africa, as they needed manpower there too.
Chi Rui naturally didn't know what he was thinking. She mentioned Cen Shen only because of Sheng Qingle.
As she nodded, she took out her cell phone and sent a few WeChat messages to Sheng Qingle, telling her what she had learned from the secretary so that she would not forget it the next day.
Seeing her concentrating on chatting on WeChat and sending messages one after another, Ye Minghan felt a little jealous in his heart.
She had never been so enthusiastic when she talked to him...
He pursed his lips and whispered, "Don't look at your phone while riding in the car."
Chi Rui was startled and couldn't help but stick out his tongue, "Yeah, I'll be there soon."
She told Sheng Qingle that they would chat in the evening, quickly put away her phone, and sat up straight.
Seeing her nervous look, Ye Minghan couldn't help but reflect on himself.
Was his tone just now too harsh? The little girl likes gentle people...
I looked up at the rearview mirror and saw that he was frowning deeply. His serious expression did not seem gentle at all.
While Ye Minghan was struggling, they drove back to the Ye family. It was just dinner time. Ye Xiao and An Xin were both there, but Ye Meng was not at home.
"Rui Rui is back, come over for dinner." An Xin greeted her.
Butler Chen had already instructed the maid to place tableware at their seats.
Chi Rui sat next to An Xin.
An Xin picked up food for her and whispered to her with a smile. The two of them got along very well.
Ye Minghan looked at them, thought for a while, then stretched out his chopsticks and picked up a piece of lotus root.
"Ahan." Ye Xiao suddenly called him.
The hand that was about to put the lotus root slices into the girl's bowl suddenly stopped, turned around and put it into his own bowl.
"Hmm?" Ye Minghan looked at his father.
Ye Xiao glanced at him and always felt that there was some murderous intent in his son's eyes.
"It's like this," he cleared his throat and said, "There are several exhibitions in Europe. You prepare and we will go there together next week."
Ye Minghan frowned slightly, "How long will it take?"
"The exhibitions are not held consecutively. They may take one or two months. I will take you to the local area for inspection at other times."
"Going to Europe? Then I'll go with you!" An Xin's eyes lit up.
Ye Xiao shook his head, "We are going to work, not to play."
"Okay, okay." An Xin curled her lips, "You guys go, I'll stay at home with Rui Rui."
Chi Rui smiled and secretly glanced at Ye Minghan opposite him.
Two months... Doesn't that mean I won't be able to see Brother Ye for a long time?
Her eyes dimmed a little, but she quickly perked up again.
"I haven't been to Europe yet." She smiled slightly. "When Brother Han gets there, can you send me a few postcards?"
Ye Minghan was thinking about how to refuse, but when he heard her words, he couldn't help but look up at her.
The girl smiled with her eyebrows curved and her eyes full of anticipation.
He nodded as if possessed by some mysterious force, and said, "Okay."
"Hehe, thank you Brother Han!" Chi Rui smiled happily.
She felt happy from the bottom of her heart at the thought of receiving a postcard sent to her by him personally.
What kind of postcard will Brother Han send her?
What would he write on it?
Seeing her happy expression, Ye Minghan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Never mind, just go...
A week later, Ye Minghan accompanied his father on the plane.
Because it was a weekday, Chi Rui had to go to school and did not come to see him off, which made him inevitably a little depressed.
He turned his head and glanced at Cen Shen who was sitting next to him.
Although Cen Shen had already proved that he was a married man, he still took him along.
"Mr. Xiaoye?"
Noticing his gaze, Cen Shen stiffened a little and looked at him cautiously.
Ye Minghan ignored him, put on an eye mask and headphones, leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.
Cen Shen: “…”
After a long flight, the plane finally landed.
When Cen Shen woke him up, Ye Minghan took out his cell phone and checked the time. When he saw the date, he paused.
November 14……
"Boss Xiaoye, you can go down now."
"Um."
Ye Minghan collected his thoughts, put his phone in his pocket, went through customs and left the airport, where a special car was already waiting for them.
Cen Shen opened the door for him, waited for him to sit down, and then got into the car with him.
Although it was Cen Shen's first time in Europe and he was nervous and excited, he didn't dare to show it.
He didn't know if it was his illusion, but his boss's face seemed to be even worse since he got off the plane. He should be more cautious.
At this time, Ye Minghan had taken out his mobile phone again and turned on data roaming.
As soon as the signal was received, WeChat beeped a few times.
It’s a voice message from Chi Rui.
The letter was received at 00:01 on November 14th.
Ye Minghan's heart moved, and he quickly took out the earphones from his pocket, plugged them in, clicked on her voice and started listening.
"Brother Han, happy birthday~"
The sweet and soft voice of the girl was heard. It was very quiet on her end. When she uttered this voice message, she had probably been lying on the bed ready to sleep.
"You are still on the plane, right? No, you should have gotten off the plane when you heard the voice."
"Although I can't celebrate your birthday with you, I have prepared a birthday present for you. It's hidden in your luggage."
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