Affection System: I have everything the goddess wants.

Back in her office, Cheng Xiaoyu sat down again, her posture upright, dressed in a well-fitting business suit, her makeup exquisite and professional. Her tone was respectful and professional as she proactively inquired:

"Mr. Cao, do you have any needs recently regarding fund allocation, wealth management upgrades, or high-end customized services? I can handle everything for you."

Cao Xu glanced at her panel again; it showed she was virtuous and had a boyfriend, yet the number of visitors was still 0. A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

He deliberately probed with a hint of ambiguity, saying, "I don't need anything for daily financial management for now. However, I'm going to Hangzhou for a business banquet in a couple of days. Pack your things and come with me for a few days to handle all the accompanying matters."

These words, seemingly an official arrangement, actually carried a clear probing tone.

Cheng Xiaoyu remained composed, showing no trace of shyness or panic. Instead, she stood tall, her tone firm and frank, directly drawing a clear line:

"Mr. Cao, I have risen to the position of private banking manager based on my professional abilities, and I have always maintained my own professional bottom line and principles of conduct."

"I never accompany clients to drinking parties, attend private dinners, get involved in personal relationships within the workplace, or accept any form of workplace unspoken rules."

"If you can agree on the boundaries of my work, I am 100% confident that I can handle all the professional issues related to asset management and rights services for you."

If you require services such as private companionship or social interaction, then I'm afraid you and Mr. Wang will have to find someone else.

No dragging things out, no ambiguity, just a clean and decisive rejection.

Cao Xu raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised: "So direct? Shouldn't most people in the workplace wait for me to further express my intentions before politely declining and saving face for each other?"

Cheng Xiaoyu spoke calmly, but her attitude remained firm: "President Cao, I chose to make things clear in advance because I don't want you to misunderstand, nor do I want to blur our working relationship."

My professional skills are second to none among my peers, but my bottom line will never waver.

I have a stable boyfriend, a classmate from university. We've been dating for many years and are at the stage of discussing marriage. I would never do anything inappropriate.

After hearing this, Cao Xu suddenly remembered a saying: "If there's a goalkeeper, you won't score?"

"Okay, I respect your principles. I'm surrounded by women who take the initiative to fawn over me. I don't have any ulterior motives towards you. As long as you're professionally competent enough to manage my assets and resolve various rights and interests issues, that's enough for me."

He changed the subject slightly, with a hint of deeper meaning: "Of course, if you have other ideas later, I won't object."

But at this stage, my core need is professional services. In comparison, Manager Xu Jing, who just came with you, is much more insightful and intelligent than you.”

"You don't need to handle the business trip to Hangzhou anymore. I'll contact you again if there's any follow-up work related to asset management or business coordination."

Cheng Xiaoyu nodded slightly and respectfully replied, "Understood, President Cao. I am ready to serve at any time."

[System Notification: Cheng Xiaoyu's favorability has increased by 5 points, currently at 26 points!]

Cheng Xiaoyu felt she couldn't leave it unsaid. When she first started this job, her first private banking client started verbally harassing her, inviting her to drinking parties and saying he would introduce her to other clients.

She kept politely refusing, but the other party thought she was using her status to her advantage and was playing hard to get, so they intensified their harassment.

She refused firmly, which angered the other party and ultimately led to a very unpleasant situation.

That's why we have the current situation. She stated her principles right from the start, and unexpectedly, President Cao respected her ideas and developed some approval for her.

At least Cao Xu is very straightforward. This big boss is handsome and rich, so there must be many women throwing themselves at him. He directly stated that he doesn't lack women, which shows that he is very frank with me and won't bother me too much. As long as I stick to my principles, that's enough.

After seeing off the principled private banking manager, Cao Xu didn't dwell on it any longer. He followed Mao Yuetong into the private training area and worked out diligently for two hours. After sweating it out, he took a quick shower and changed into some refreshing casual clothes.

He left Duan Jianing at the gym to continue hanging out with Mao Yuetong, while he drove back to Jinling University of Finance and Economics alone and parked his Mercedes-Benz G-Class in the campus parking lot.

Having not seen Cao Xu for several days, Xu Niannian had been eagerly anticipating his arrival. Upon seeing him, she immediately rushed forward, affectionately taking his arm and pressing herself against him, acting sweetly and affectionately.

"Baby, you finally have time to spend with me! I've missed you so much these past few days."

Cao Xu let her cling to him, gently ruffled her hair, and led her to the restaurant where they were having dinner.

Zheng Bowen booked a Shandong cuisine restaurant that was highly rated by students. It cost just over 100 yuan per person, and the food was authentic and full of local flavor. It was a regular place for his dormitory to have meals together.

When the two arrived at the private room, Zheng Bowen and Spring were already there, and a short-haired girl with a cool and stylish demeanor was sitting next to them.

The girl had bright eyes and a graceful posture, without the slightest hesitation or awkwardness, exuding a cheerful and decisive aura.

Upon seeing the two enter, Zheng Bowen immediately joked with a smile, "You two are quite late! You'll have to punish yourselves with two drinks later!"

After saying that, she stood up and introduced them, familiarly putting her arm around Cao Xu's shoulder: "Xu Zi, Niannian, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Su Manqi, a first-year graduate student. She's from Liaoning Province, your fellow Northeasterner!"

He then introduced Su Manqi: "Manqi, this is my roommate Cao Xu, a top student in our finance department. Next to him is his girlfriend Xu Niannian. They are both from our junior year."

Cao Xu smiled and nodded in greeting: "Fellow villager, I'm from Heilongjiang Province."

Although Heilongjiang Province and Liaoning Province are more than a thousand kilometers apart, in a foreign land thousands of miles away, as long as you are from Northeast China, you are naturally one family.

Su Manqi instantly grinned, her laughter hearty and clear, without any affectation. As she spoke, she even used the characteristic crisp gestures of Northeasterners, extending her hand confidently.

"I've heard so much about you! I'd heard from Bowen that there's a guy in his dorm who's both good-looking and talented, and today I finally meet him in person!"

She has a straightforward and generous personality; you can tell at a glance that she is a girl without guile and with a genuine nature.

The system also popped up a notification:

[Target Person]: Su Manqi

[Appearance]: 83cm

[Body Size]: 91

Age: 23 years old

Number of visitors: 1

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Cao Xu didn't read any more details. Zheng Bowen had dated countless women, and the girls he would seriously date wouldn't be gold diggers at the very least.

Everyone took their seats in turn, and Cao Xu casually asked, "Where's Lei Zi? Why didn't he come with you?"

Spring looked up and replied, "Lei went to pick up his goddess. He just sent a message in the group chat, but she hasn't come downstairs yet. She'll probably be gone for a while."

The group chatted and drank tea, reminiscing about interesting things on campus and the frustrating aspects of their major courses, while patiently waiting.

A full twenty minutes passed before the door to the private room was finally opened.

Zhou Lei walked in somewhat awkwardly, followed by a well-dressed, quiet girl. She was dressed in a pure and alluring style, with long hair draped over her shoulders, looking innocent and delicate.