CCTV News: In Beijing, Chen Shuting brings a woman to her door.

"By the way, you're being far too businesslike. You came in and started talking to me about work without even exchanging pleasantries."

"I haven't had a chance to tell you yet... Xiao Ai, Happy New Year."

Zhong Xiaoai paused for a moment, then smiled slightly: "Happy New Year."

Gao Qilin pushed the box towards Zhong Xiaoai: "A New Year's gift."

Zhong Xiaoai raised an eyebrow and said, "Boss Gao, this makes it seem like I haven't done enough for you. I didn't prepare a New Year's gift for you."

Gao Qilin smiled faintly: "What woman would offer something like this willingly?"

Done.

Zhong Xiaoai's expression froze for a moment.

If Gao Qilin hadn't said that, the gift could have been considered a simple exchange of favors.

Although Zhong Xiaoai might not accept it.

But Gao Qilin actually said that.

On the contrary, this gift seems less innocent and more suggestive of romantic feelings between a man and a woman.

Gao Qilin quickly spoke again, "Team Leader Zhong, shall we open it and take a look?"

Zhong Xiaoai said seriously, "Gao Qilin, since you call me Team Leader Zhong, you should know that with my position, I can't just accept gifts..."

Upon hearing this, Gao Qilin's face immediately showed a helpless smile.

He stood up and opened the box himself.

Zhong Xiaoai's gaze paused.

Inside the box was a shimmering necklace.

For Zhong Xiaoai, a necklace was not a gift she couldn't accept.

It's just a simple platinum necklace, but there seems to be a hidden secret in the pendant.

Gao Qilin smiled and showed the pendant to Zhong Xiaoai. The pendant was in the shape of a ring, with the initials of Zhong Xiaoai's name engraved on the inner band.

Zhong Xiaoai's face immediately turned red.

Giving a necklace as a gift between a man and a woman might be a sign of affection, but giving a ring...

The implications are quite different.

Zhong Xiaoai immediately understood the deeper meaning behind the necklace given as a gift, which used a ring as a pendant.

It's a test!

Zhong Xiaoai subconsciously pursed her lips, her face growing increasingly hot, her voice trembling slightly: "Gao, Gao Qilin... what do you mean by giving me this?"

Gao Qilin just smiled faintly.

"Xiao Ai should already understand what it means."

"Do you want me to put it on for you?"

Zhong Xiaoai didn't speak, but took a deep breath and clenched her hands involuntarily at the hem of her clothes.

So many years have passed, and she's almost thirty, but Zhong Xiaoai has never been in a relationship.

Zhong Xiaoai is extremely cautious in choosing her man!

Although……

Although Gao Qilin was the best choice I had seen.

But in reality, Gao Qilin has a family and more than one woman in his life.

This is also what Zhong Xiaoai hesitated about the most.

She didn't have time to devote her energy to the scheming and infighting among women.

And also at this time.

Gao Qilin slowly spoke: "Xiao Ai."

"This gift wasn't just from me; Chen Shuting picked it out for me."

"You don't mind, do you?"

Zhong Xiaoai took a deep breath, closed her eyes briefly, and then opened them again.

Looking at Gao Qilin in front of her, Zhong Xiaoai slowly smiled.

This guy……

She did a good job of coordinating relationships between women.

Thinking this, Zhong Xiaoai slowly nodded: "Of course I don't mind, Qilin... please take it for me."

Chapter 206 Shanshui Group, Construction Completed?

As Zhong Xiaoai finished speaking, Gao Qilin's smile remained unchanged. He stood behind Zhong Xiaoai and reached out to put the necklace on her.

At this moment, Gao Qilin's posture was as if he had Zhong Xiaoai wrapped in his arms.

Zhong Xiaoai quickly realized this, her face flushed slightly, but she did not try to avoid or stop him. Instead, she lowered her head and enjoyed the feeling of being held in Gao Qilin's arms.

So this is what it feels like to find a man you can rely on and trust...

And soon.

Gao Qilin helped Zhong Xiaoai put on her clothes, then smiled and said, "Xiaoai, I'll pick you up for dinner after get off work today?"

Zhong Xiaoai instinctively asked in return, "What pretext?"

Gao Qilin smiled faintly and said, "That depends on Team Leader Zhong."

"Whether it's a suitor or a romantic relationship... in any case, it's not for business."

After Gao Qilin finished speaking.

Zhong Xiaoai's face flushed even more, but a sweet smile appeared on her lips...

……

After a while.

Lunch break is over.

Zhong Xiaoai returned to the office.

20 was almost the first thing he did upon entering the office.

Xu Zhong noticed a significant change in Zhong Xiaoai.

This change is not due to any change in appearance.

It's not just about the aura a person exudes from the inside out!

If we were to describe Zhong Xiaoai in Xu Zhong's mind before, she could almost be described as cold and ruthless.

It seems that Zhong Xiaoai's life consists of nothing but work, with no personal emotions or feelings whatsoever.

But at this moment.

Zhong Xiaoai radiated a sweet and happy aura, as if...

She seemed like a young girl falling in love for the first time.

The moment the thought crossed Xu Zhong's mind, he couldn't help but gasp.

Falling in love?

Zhong Xiaoai?

They don't seem to have anything to do with it at all!

But in fact……

That was indeed the feeling Zhong Xiaoai gave him.

For a moment, Xu Zhong's feelings were incredibly complicated.

And right now.

Zhong Xiaoai sat down in her seat and slowly said, "Xu Zhong."

"Give me a list of people from the city planning department; they might be the people we're looking for."

Although Zhong Xiaoai didn't say anything, Xu Zhong was still quick to come to his senses after working for so long.

"Director Zhong, do you mean that among these people, there are those who sold land to the Shanshui Group?"

Zhong Xiaoai nodded and hummed in agreement, then relayed Gao Qilin's analysis to Xu Zhong.

Xu Zhong couldn't help but gasp.

In just the time it took to have lunch, Zhong Xiaoai and Gao Qilin had already compiled so many clues...

This Gao Qilin is indeed no ordinary person.

If Gao Qilin hadn't been a businessman, but instead worked in politics...

We don't yet know what dazzling achievements they will make!