Sweet Temptation! The Beauty in President Pei's Palm is Too Alluring

Seeing her slightly furrowed brows, Pei Yanzhou said, "Take a bite, and I'll give you a gift."

Shu Hua's eyes lit up, and she looked up at him: "What gift?"

"It's a secret." Pei Yanzhou's lips curled slightly. "You eat first."

Shu Hua was skeptical, but her curiosity was piqued. She picked up her spoon and obediently ate two or three bites of rice.

"All done!" She put down her spoon, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him. "Where's the present?"

Pei Yanzhou smiled, took her hand, and led her to the lounge.

This was Shu Hua's first time inside. The space wasn't large, but it was fully functional. There was a wardrobe, a desk, a small sofa, and even a separate bathroom with a shower. The overall color scheme was gray, white, and black, just like the man himself—calm and restrained, yet the quality was evident in the details.

Shu Hua looked at her curiously: "You usually work overtime and don't go home, so you sleep here?"

"Occasionally," Pei Yanzhou said, "Sometimes it's too late, so I just rest here. More often, I take a nap on the sofa outside."

Shu Hua imagined what it would be like for him to work overtime at night, and her heart softened for some reason.

Pei Yanzhou walked to the desk, opened the drawer, took out a carved square box made of pear wood, and walked back to her.

"Open it and take a look." He handed her the box.

Shu Hua took the box; it wasn't large, but it was quite heavy. She opened the lid—

Inside is a natural icy violet jadeite bangle, displaying a delicate and even pinkish-purple hue, with a translucent and lustrous texture. It possesses an inherent cool and serene quality, exuding a classic elegance and a touch of nobility.

"A gift for my trial period." Pei Yanzhou looked at her. "Do you like it?"

Shu Hua nodded vigorously; no girl could possibly refuse this bracelet.

"If you like it, that's good."

"Pei Yanzhou," Shu Hua said with a smile, "are you bribing the inspector?"

"Yes," Pei Yanzhou readily admitted, "So, was the bribery successful?"

He took a step closer, the distance between them suddenly shrinking. He lowered his head, his gaze locking onto her slightly flushed cheeks and eyes.

"Hua'er," his voice was low and slightly hoarse, "during the probationary period... are there any specific criteria? For example, how can I get extra points? Hmm?"

His breath brushed against her earlobe, carrying a burning heat.

Shu Hua's heart began to pound uncontrollably. She forced herself to remain calm and raised her head to meet his deep gaze:

"Well...that depends on President Pei's performance. First of all, you're not allowed to use Tangyuan as a 'hostage' to lure me up here again!"

Pei Yanzhou chuckled softly, his chest heaving: "Alright, I'll listen to you."

"Secondly!" Shu Hua held up two fingers, "You're not allowed to break your promise again! Even if there's an unexpected situation, you have to explain it in advance, and you're not allowed to just send me a message!"

"Yes, I've got it." He nodded, his gaze still intense.

"Third..." Shu Hua wanted to say something more, but found her mind blank. His closeness and gaze made it impossible for her to concentrate.

"What's the third one?" Pei Yanzhou leaned closer, his lips almost touching hers, his voice carrying a seductive tone, "Hua'er, tell me, how can I pass the probationary period quickly and bring my Mrs. Pei home?"

Shu Hua's face turned completely red. She reached out and pushed him away, saying, "You...you stay away from me! This is the company!"

"This is my lounge." Pei Yanzhou stepped forward instead of backing down, taking her hand that was pushing him away and gently pulling her into his arms. His arms were strong and powerful, and through the thin shirt, she could feel the warmth of his chest and his heartbeat.

"Pei Yanzhou!" Shu Hua struggled, but he held her even tighter.

"Don't move, baby," he sighed softly in her ear. "Let me hold you for a while."

Shu Hua's struggles gradually subsided. She leaned against him, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, his clean and refreshing scent lingering around her nose.

After a while, Pei Yanzhou finally loosened his grip on her and kissed the top of her head: "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. Go back and rest for a while; you have to go to work this afternoon."

Shu Hua stepped out of his embrace, her face still flushed. She glared at him and turned to leave.

"Hua'er," he called to her again.

"what?"

Pei Yanzhou pointed to her neck, a smile in his eyes: "The bracelet is very pretty. Remember to wear it."

Shu Hua touched the box, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart, but she snorted, "Depends on my mood!" Then she opened the door and quickly walked out.

……

It wasn't time to leave work yet, but Pei Yanzhou had already picked up his suit jacket draped over the back of his chair.

Chen Yifei, holding a tablet, stood beside him, reporting on the upcoming work arrangements: "President Pei, the other party wants you to personally go to London for the new energy cooperation project to finalize the details. The preliminary schedule is quite full; you'll depart next Wednesday and it's expected to take five to seven days."

Pei Yanzhou: "Send Vice President Sun to go."

Chen Yifei slid his finger across the tablet, then paused slightly, "But the other party specified their desired outcome..."

"Vice President Sun's abilities are sufficient to represent the Pei family," Pei Yanzhou said in an unquestionable tone. "Furthermore, starting today, any work requiring long-term business trips should be assigned to other vice presidents as much as possible. Non-urgent matters do not need to be reported to me."

Chen Yifei was completely stunned and looked up at his boss.

"President Pei, what is this...?" Chen Yifei hesitated.

Having worked for Pei Yanzhou for many years, he knew his boss was a complete workaholic. He used to wish there were 48 hours in a day, always arriving earliest and leaving latest, and spending holidays in the office was the norm. The only time he took leave was on his wedding day.

Why have you suddenly changed your personality lately?

"From now on, I will focus on Huacheng." Pei Yanzhou stood up, glanced at his watch, and said, "The workload will also be adjusted accordingly. Unless there is an emergency, I will try not to schedule any work in the evenings and on weekends."

Chen Yifei couldn't contain his curiosity: "President Pei, is there... any special arrangement?" He remembered that there hadn't been any large-scale projects recently that required the boss to be stationed locally for an extended period.

Pei Yanzhou straightened his cuffs, and upon hearing this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly: "You'll understand when you get married."

Chen Yifei: "...?"

Looking at his boss's perfectly proportioned profile, he internally screamed: "President Pei, you've changed! You weren't like this before! You used to treat the company like your own home!"

After saying that, Pei Yanzhou strode out, leaving Chen Yifei standing there, winking at the door, and finally shaking his head and smiling helplessly.

It seems he needs to go on a blind date.