Fatal Desire

Chapter 30 What a coincidence
His voice is cold, like the mysterious and unpredictable deep sea, which makes people shudder.

"No," Song Xi said calmly. "I wouldn't dare to have any complaints about you."

Zhao Yansen smiled faintly: "That sounds like a strong objection."

Song Xi: "..."

"Where are my clothes?" Zhao Yansen looked at her leisurely, his tone amused and somewhat teasing. "Hidden them again?"

She used to secretly keep his things to play with.

So vindictive.

Song Xi muttered to herself, but her expression remained unchanged: "It's in the room. I'll have Auntie return it to you later."

She felt inexplicably down, glanced at her watch, and said goodbye like a good student: "Brother, I have to go."

Zhao Yansen didn't stop her, and Song Xi breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, she was worried that if she talked to him again, she would angrily flip the table.

Song Xi left home to visit Song Yunyu at the hospital for an hour before going to the company.

The HR department was quite efficient; they had already finished the interview with Cheng Nian in one morning, reported on their work, and asked for her opinion.

When Song Xi arrived at the company, Cheng Nian was still there, so she asked HR to lead her to the office and spent ten minutes interviewing her.

It didn't take long; she could decide whether to hire this person in ten minutes. Ultimately, Cheng Nian received an offer and became Song Xi's assistant, with the possibility of being promoted to secretary later on due to her strong work performance.

At 4 PM, Zhongrui responded that they were willing to cooperate with Morningside, and the two sides agreed on a time to sign the contract. Shang Shixu was in charge of signing the contract with Zhongrui, while Song Xi focused on the company's product research and development.

Morningside is at a critical stage of development. Sino-Swiss chose to cooperate with Morningside. Antibodies are just the beginning. The company will continue to develop innovative drugs.

The revolution is not yet complete; we still need to work hard.

Song Xi's schedule was packed, and Cheng Nian had to be on her best to avoid any mishaps while following her.

No wonder President Song has achieved so much at such a young age. With talent and hard work, who else but her would succeed?

Song Xi went to the research and development building, put on a white lab coat and goggles, and spent the entire afternoon conducting research in the lab.

I was so focused that I lost track of time, and when I came out again, it was already dark and past my workday.

As she washed her hands with her eyes downcast, a tissue was handed to her from the side: "President Song."

Song Xi wiped her fingers and glanced at Cheng Nian: "Why didn't you leave?"

If Song Xi takes too long to do experiments, Cheng Nian can just tell her and leave work without having to wait.

"You came out just as I was about to go back."

After spending some time together, Cheng Nian realized that although Song Xi was decisive and strict at work, she was very easy to get along with. So she asked directly, "President Song, why do you manage such a large company and still conduct experiments every day?"

"I'm used to it," Song Xi said with a faint smile, her tone casual.

For the first six months after going abroad, I couldn't go to the lab, and I felt completely lost, constantly reminiscing about the past. Only when I was busy did I have no time to be sad.

Cheng Nian admired Song Xi immensely and secretly regarded him as her idol.

“I’m having dinner with the company’s shareholders on Friday night. You can make the reservation,” Song Xi said.

"I understand, Mr. Song."

Cheng Nian made all the decisions herself, from which restaurant to book to the size of the private room. Without a certain level of understanding and ability, one cannot be a president's assistant.

Listen carefully to Song Xi's instructions. Do not simply reply "yes". You need to respond "I understand" to make sure you really understand.

On Friday night, Shang Shixu went to the restaurant first, while Song Xi, who finished her meeting a little later, took a taxi with Cheng Nian.

The hotel's layout was opulent, with gleaming marble floors; it was a veritable den of iniquity.

As the company president, it's not practical to always take taxis. Song Xi was thinking about getting a car and asked Cheng Nian, "Can you drive?"

"Yes! I got my driver's license the year I turned eighteen after graduating from high school. I have at least four years of driving experience and zero accidents," Cheng Nian replied with a smile.

“Okay.” Song Xi nodded.

The two walked to the elevator lobby. Elevator number one was about to go up. Cheng Nian pressed the button, and the slowly closing elevator doors slowly moved to the sides.

Song Xi raised her eyelashes and unexpectedly met the gaze of the man inside the sedan chair.

The white light overhead illuminated Zhao Yansen's tall and strong figure. He wore a well-tailored suit, exuding a cool and composed demeanor, with an innate air of nobility, clearly the image of a powerful figure who could turn the tide with a flick of his wrist. Their eyes met, and Song Xi remained silent.

Zhao Yansen lowered his eyes, his gaze slowly moving down from the top of her head to her feet, and then back up again.

Finally, his gaze lingered on her face, and he raised an eyebrow lazily.

"Miss." Luo Xiao moved to the side, making more room.

Song Xi: "Assistant Luo."

When Cheng Nian first saw the man in the elevator, she was amazed. When she heard Song Xi's words, she was even more incredulous.

My boss actually knows the other person!

Song Xi stepped into the elevator, and Cheng Nian followed closely behind, standing to her right.

"President Song." A cold, aloof voice sounded in his ear.

"What's wrong?" Song Xi turned her head to look at him, puzzled.

Zhao Yansen looked at her in the mirror for a while, then shifted his gaze to her beautiful peach blossom eyes, a lazy smile playing on his lips.

"Why didn't you even call me 'brother'?"

She had previously added him on social media using her sister's name.

The elevator was silent as the doors slowly closed.

Song Xi blinked her eyelashes, then smiled gently and said, "Brother, what a coincidence."

Zhao Yansen's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, and he casually hummed in agreement.

elder brother?!

Cheng Nian was shocked several times in a short period of time.

The Song family has truly strong genes; both the brother and sister are exceptionally good-looking and have outstanding demeanor.

'Ding--'

The elevator briefly stopped at the 36th floor. Song Xi and Cheng Nian stepped out of the car, while Zhao Yansen and Luo Xiao continued upwards.

Song Xi strolled along the corridor covered with a brick-red carpet, somewhat absent-minded.

When she met Zhao Yansen, she remembered the question she had been pondering recently.

Can people who have slept together really act like nothing happened?

With mixed feelings, and thinking that having more people meant having more ideas, Song Xi asked Cheng Nian, "Can couples still be friends after breaking up?"

An unexpected topic.

Cheng Nian was taken aback: "Most people, after breaking up, either completely cut off all contact or become friends.

Song Xi remained silent.

Cheng Nian added, "However, it depends on the individual. Some people break up peacefully and remain friends instead of lovers."

Song Xi pondered.

She and Zhao Yansen were neither lovers nor did they separate amicably.

During this time, Song Xi occasionally felt that she and Zhao Yansen had returned to their original path, but his attitude towards her was clearly not as friendly as before.

...That's a bit awful.

As soon as the door to the private room was opened, someone humbly said with a smile, "You flatter me, you flatter me. The company's performance is all thanks to President Shang and President Song!"

"Oh! I said Mr. Song, and Mr. Song has arrived."

Upon hearing this, several pairs of shrewd eyes turned to the doorway and unanimously landed on Song Xi.

Song Xi (crazy version): We used to take things by force, how about we take them by force now? Let's combine force and force, that would be great!

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