Summer Kiss

Chapter 38 She learned Fu Xicheng's identity
Meng Shuyu's dark eyes were filled with fear and unease. Her gaze flickered. "Yu Ning, I'm a little scared. I'm worried that I won't be able to speak fluently and will embarrass our design department."

Jiang Yuning was a little nervous at first, but when she saw Meng Shuyu's uneasy appearance, she felt much more relaxed.

"And when you're scared, Meng Shuyu, the president is just one person. Don't be afraid. He's not a tiger; he can't eat people."

Meng Shuyu was still a little scared. As a long-time employee of the company, she had heard a lot of rumors about the president.

She touched her arm and felt goosebumps all over her body.

"Rumor has it that a single glance from the CEO can scare you so much you wet your pants. I don't think I'm that capable."

"We'll only know if it works out in the end. To be honest, I'm a little scared, but what can I do if I'm scared? We have to face it."

At that moment, the elevator doors slowly opened, revealing a handsome face with sharp features, cold and aloof.

The man, dressed in a suit, stood by the elevator looking at his phone. He looked up when he heard the elevator doors open.

Meng Shuyu's eyes widened instantly, and she exclaimed in surprise, "It's you."

Xie Linzhou narrowed his dark eyes, his gaze suddenly becoming playful.

"So you work here. Well, as the saying goes, 'Heaven helps those who help themselves,' and I've finally caught you."

Xie Linzhou raised an eyebrow. Fearing that Meng Shuyu would run away, he immediately grabbed her arm and roughly dragged her out of the elevator.

Meng Shuyu resisted him frantically, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break free from his grasp.

When Assistant Lin saw Jiang Yuning, he walked straight up to her and asked, "Designer Jiang, are you looking for the president?"

Jiang Yuning nodded and asked cautiously, "Assistant Lin, does the president have time now? I have something to report to the president."

Assistant Lin: "Wait a moment, I'll go and inform them."

Soon, Jiang Yuning was invited into Lu Zhiqian's office.

Lu Zhiqian closed the document he was reviewing, stood up from his office chair, and as soon as he walked to the sofa, Jiang Yuning immediately stood up straight.

“Sit down,” Lu Zhiqian said, pointing to the sofa on one side. He sat down first. “You don’t have to be too reserved here.”

Jiang Yuning sat on the sofa, feeling uneasy. Why was the president so different from the one from the other day? He seemed so easy to talk to now.

She looked up and met Lu Zhiqian's probing gaze.

Jiang Yuning nervously fiddled with the hem of her clothes and recounted the whole story in detail.

"President, regarding the list of attendees for the designer exchange meeting, our Director Wang submitted the name Meng Shuyu, but the email I just received lists Lin Yao's name."

"I think someone must have tampered with the quotas. I want fairness."

Lu Zhiqian crossed his legs, resting his hands on them, his dark eyes scrutinizing him.

"Are you standing up for Meng Shuyu? Where is she? Why doesn't she come up here herself?"

Jiang Yuning explained, "Meng Shuyu came up with me, but as soon as the elevator doors opened, for some reason, she was pulled away by President Xie."

"Xie Linzhou dragged Meng Shuyu away?"

Jiang Yuning nodded.

Lu Zhiqian smiled slightly. It seemed that Xie Linzhou hadn't forgotten the day Meng Shuyu slapped him. It looked like there was something going on between them.

"As for who changed the list midway, I will personally look into that matter."

Jiang Yuning quickly thanked him, "Thank you, President."

Lu Zhiqian waved his hand. "If there's nothing else, go back to work." Jiang Yuning stood up, but before she even reached the door, she froze in place. What did she see?
The man, dressed casually and carrying a tote bag, also froze when he saw Jiang Yuning.

Lu Zhiqian stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought. Had these two met by chance?

After a full half minute, Jiang Yuning calmed down and finally spoke: "Fu Xicheng, what are you doing here?"

Fu Xicheng took a few steps forward and threw the bag in his hand at Lu Zhiqian.

He grasped Jiang Yuning's hand and said earnestly, "Jiang Yuning, let me explain."

This wasn't the place to talk. Jiang Yuning didn't want to discuss this with Fu Xicheng in the CEO's office. The next second, she immediately shook off his hand.

In an instant, Fu Xicheng panicked and looked at Jiang Yuning with unease.

Lu Zhiqian spoke up at the right moment, "Do you need me to vacate this office for the two of you to chat in?"

Fu Xicheng glared fiercely at Lu Zhiqian, but he had no time to care about Lu Zhiqian's gloating expression.

He thought for a moment, then took Jiang Yuning's wrist and led her to the restroom.

Inside the restroom, as footsteps sounded outside, Meng Shuyu immediately pressed Xie Linzhou down and hurriedly hid, fearing that others would discover them.

She peeked out cautiously, looking outside.

Then, her eyes widened, and she immediately covered her mouth and pulled her head back.

Jiang Yuning kept a certain distance from Fu Xicheng and asked the question that had been bothering her, "Fu Xicheng, are you friends with the president?"

Fu Xicheng nodded, not wanting to hide anything from her.

Even if we don't say it now, Jiang Yuning will find out about some things later.

“We are friends, but that doesn’t affect the fact that you can be my girlfriend.”

Jiang Yuning was well aware of the president's strength. He inherited the family business at a young age and created one legend after another in the business world with his own mind.

Those who can be friends with a CEO must be at the top of high society.

At this moment, Jiang Yuning hesitated, recalling how Fu Xicheng helped her investigate the client's leak. Why didn't she think more about it back then?

He was good-looking and introduced Xie Linzhou to her, but at that time she still didn't think much of it.

When did her brain become so dull?

Jiang Yuning made a definitive statement: "Fu Xicheng, you are actually not just an ordinary boss who runs an art studio."

Fu Xicheng looked slightly worried and asked, "So what if I'm not? Jiang Yuning, do you really care that much about my identity?"

Jiang Yuning knew very well that in high society, there were often many power struggles and conflicts of interest, and once she got involved, her peaceful life would be disrupted.

She paused for a moment, then said, "There's always trouble in wealthy families."

"Fu Xicheng, I feel the gap between us is too big, I'm worried..."

Fu Xicheng interrupted her, "I admit my family background is much more complicated than most people's, but Jiang Yuning, with me here, what are you worried about?"

Are you worried that I'll deceive and toy with your feelings like those playboys? Or are you worried that I'll bully you after we start dating?

"You should know that I, Fu Xicheng, am not a casual person. Now that I have chosen you, I will definitely take responsibility for you to the end."

Jiang Yuning pursed her lips tightly. She could feel the sincerity that Fu Xicheng brought her. Just as Fu Xicheng said, with him around, what was there for her to be afraid of or worried about?