She kept her marriage a secret for three years, then divorced and was forcefully pampered by a power

Before going to the company, Shao Yan saw the plain ring she had forgotten on the corner of the table, thought for a moment, and slipped it onto her ring finger.

With her mother's jade Buddha statue returned to her side intact, Shao Yan felt a little comforted.

Now, only the ashes of her mother in Song Qingyan's hands weighed heavily on her heart. After returning to the company, Shao Yan did not ask Han Yifei or Director Liang about the cooperation.

Yesterday, Zeng Qier stole all the limelight and claimed all the credit for herself, so the project must have belonged to Song Qingyan.

She stayed in the office for less than ten minutes when Han Yifei, accompanied by several senior executives, went on a company tour. When they passed by her office, he told the executives to go ahead while he went in to find Shao Yan.

"The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission hasn't finalized the project yet, so we still have a chance. Let's keep working hard."

After saying that, Han Yifei left, and Shao Yan stared at the door.

effort?

Where can she go to make an effort?

After thinking for a long time, Shao Yan gritted her teeth and called Director Liang directly.

She was so focused on making the phone call that she forgot it was Saturday.

"Feed—who?"

A deep, resonant voice came from the other end of the phone; he sounded to be in a good mood.

When Shao Yan realized it was the weekend, it was too late, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and introduce herself.

"Director Liang, this is Shao Yan from Fit."

Director Liang was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening, and a hearty laugh rang out.

"Vice President Shao, what a coincidence! We have a lunch appointment on Nanhuai Road at noon. Are you free?"

Shao Yan instinctively wanted to refuse, but she was the one who called Director Liang, and refusing at this point would be tantamount to saying she didn't want to do the project at all.

She bit her lower lip lightly, hesitated for a few seconds, and said, "Yes."

Seeing that she agreed so quickly, Director Liang became even more demanding: "How about this, I'm playing golf with some friends, and I'll have my secretary pick you up and bring you over. It's settled then, see you later."

Shao Yan was filled with trepidation. Director Liang's secretary took her to the golf course, where Shao Yan discovered that besides Director Liang, there were several unfamiliar faces.

But there was one person Shao Yan spotted at a glance.

Huo Xiao, what's he doing here?

"Vice President Shao, welcome!"

When Director Liang saw Shao Yan, he immediately came up to her and enthusiastically reached out to grab her hand.

Shao Yan subconsciously looked at Huo Xiao, only to find that he was completely unmoved, as if he didn't recognize her.

"Come, come, let me introduce you. This is Shao Yan, the vice president of Fit. She is beautiful and capable."

Shao Yan's appearance made all the men present take notice. There were two other girls present, but their brilliance was instantly overshadowed by Shao Yan's arrival.

Shao Yan felt inexplicably at ease when she saw Huo Xiao, but also a little guilty.

"Come on, Mr. Shao, let's play a game together."

"Director Liang, I don't know how—"

Shao Yan was embarrassed. She looked at Huo Xiao for help, hoping he could do something.

Director Liang noticed this as well and asked.

"Does Attorney Huo know Vice President Shao?"

Shao Yan blushed slightly, while Huo Xiao said calmly, "We met once, we're not familiar."

But his gaze remained fixed on Shao Yan, never leaving her.

Even those with discerning eyes could see that Huo Xiao seemed to have feelings for Shao Yan.

Most men here would have some thoughts when they see Shao Yan, after all, it's rare to see someone as beautiful as Shao Yan.

"Mr. Shao, it just so happens that our lawyer Huo is an expert in this area, specializing in hitting the hole in one shot. Why don't we have him teach you?"

After Director Liang finished speaking, all the men present laughed.

The woman covered her mouth, and everyone could tell that there was a hint of something more to it in her words.

But men's gatherings are usually like this too. Shao Yan blushed even more, and her helpless appearance was pitiful.

She thought Huo Xiao would refuse, but to her surprise, Huo Xiao nodded without hesitation.

"OK--"

Director Liang had finally managed to get Huo Xiao to come out today, and seeing that Shao Yan could captivate him, he naturally pushed her in front of Huo Xiao, eager to know what was going on.

"President Shao, our Attorney Huo is one of a kind in Beicheng. If a company like yours can hire him, there is no problem that cannot be solved."

Director Liang's brother-in-law recently ran into some trouble and needed Huo Xiao's help, and Shao Yan was exactly the kind of person he could do for him.

After finishing his sentence, Director Liang lowered his voice and said, "President Shao, if you can make Attorney Huo happy, the cooperation between the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and Fit will be easy to discuss."

Shao Yan was slightly surprised. Just who was Huo Xiao? How could the director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission be so obsequious and fawning over him?

Almost everyone here treats Huo Xiao with utmost respect.

Shao Yan glanced around and knew that those who followed Director Liang were all prominent figures in both the political and business circles of Beicheng.

"President Shao?"

Seeing that Shao Yan was distracted, Huo Xiao called her name.

Shao Yan quickly went over.

"I'm not very good at it."

Shao Yan seemed a little flustered.

"It won't get better. Just let Lawyer Huo teach you. Mr. Shao, we're all friends, it's just a joke, don't be nervous."

Those people followed, as if watching a good show.

Shao Yan had no choice but to accept the situation.

Huo Xiao walked behind her with practiced ease and pulled her into his arms. The pleasant scent of cedarwood emanating from him filled Shao Yan's nostrils. When his hand touched her waist, Shao Yan's entire body stiffened.

"Are you nervous?"

Huo Xiao's face was almost touching hers, and his breath brushed against her ear, making Shao Yan feel ticklish.

"without--"

Shao Yan tried her best to appear normal, but in reality, her heart was pounding in her chest.

The two were in an ambiguous pose, and the crowd, who had originally planned to join in the fun, all smiled knowingly when they saw them like this.

"Attorney Huo, let's go over there. You can come back after we've finished fighting with President Shao."

The group of people left chatting and laughing. Huo Xiao also withdrew his hand from her waist, maintaining a dignified yet polite distance from her.

"Planning to use seduction?"

Huo Xiao glanced at Shao Yan with his handsome eyes, and she blushed deeply at his words.

Of course, she never thought of doing that, and she knew that even if she really offered herself, Director Liang wouldn't give her such an important project just because he took advantage of her.

Huo Xiao took out a cigarette case from his pocket, lit one, put it in his mouth, and snorted coldly.

"Mrs. Huo, seeing how hard you work every day, I thought you were at least somewhat capable."

Shao Yan felt terrible after being teased and manipulated by Huo Xiao.

Even if she didn't have any evil intentions, his words made it seem like she did.

"Of course I have the ability to win projects from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission."

Huo Xiao looked at her as if in a provocation.

"Oh, then I'll be waiting to see."

Shao Yan felt that he was mocking her, and she didn't want him to look down on her.

She threw down her cue and went to find Director Liang.

"I'm sorry, Director Liang, I just remembered I have something to do, so I won't be able to attend the lunch gathering."

Shao Yan left almost in anger; it was obvious to everyone that she was unhappy.

Everyone couldn't help but look at Huo Xiao. In the distance, they saw him standing there, staring listlessly in the direction Shao Yan had left, not looking like he had been offended.

It's as if he offended the beauty and was abandoned.

Director Liang and the others, not understanding why, walked over to Huo Xiao and teased him.

"So even our Attorney Huo has women he can't handle. This CEO Shao's temper is really a bit too fiery."

Others joined in the teasing and agreeing.

"Women who are too obedient are no challenge, right, Attorney Huo?"

Huo Xiao fiddled with the lighter in his hand, staring at Shao Yan's departing figure, and slightly curled his lips.