Mr. Liang, you mustn't covet other people's fiancées!

Wen Li pursed her lips: "We ran into Senior Jiang You and our CEO Jiang when they arrived at the resort this morning."

Upon hearing this, Liang Chaoxu glanced at Wen Li, his eyes unreadable: "So you've always known Jiang You's identity?"

Wen Li shook her head and answered truthfully, "I only found out today."

Upon hearing this, Liang Chaoxu's pent-up frustration instantly dissipated. So, it turned out her insistence on going to Shengjiang wasn't because of Jiang You.

My phone vibrated; it was Yan Jin calling from the police station while he waited for news.

"President Liang, this person was only responsible for following Wen Li and checking her condition; he knew nothing else."

"Okay, I understand. Let the police handle it according to the law."

Seeing that he had hung up the phone, Wen Li quickly asked, "What did he say?"

Liang Chao's preface succinctly states: "He is a useless person."

"It seems the only way to break through is through Lu Qi." Wen Li said, handing the tablet back to Liang Chaoxu and standing up. "Thanks."

Seeing Wen Li walk into the kitchen, Liang Chaoxu followed and leaned against the doorframe: "Is this lunch or dinner?"

"Breakfast," Wen Li replied earnestly, squeezing minced meat into the eggplant sandwich.

Just as Liang Chaoxu was about to speak, the oil in the pan in front of Wen Li started splattering and popping.

"Be careful." Liang Chaoxu quickly stepped forward and covered the pot with the lid before turning to Wen Li, "Are you burned?"

Wen Li, holding an eggplant clip in one hand and a piping bag in the other, shook her head, somewhat bewildered.

"It must have been water from your hands that accidentally dripped into the pot," Liang Chaoxu said, turning around and walking out of the kitchen. He took off his coat and rolled up the sleeves of his wool undershirt to his elbows, revealing a section of his muscular forearm.

After washing his hands, he took the things from Wen Li's hands: "I'll do it, you just go and wait."

Looking at his black turtleneck undershirt, Wen Li suddenly remembered the beautiful muscle outline he revealed when he took off the shirt last night.

She was so infatuated at the time that she seemed to have bitten his chest a few times.

"Give me the apron," Liang Chaoxu said.

Wen Li blinked, pulling herself out of her jumbled thoughts, and took off her apron, handing it over: "Here you go."

"Hmm?" Liang Chaoxu turned his head, spreading out the things in his hands. "Can I put it on myself now?"

Anyway, it's all black clothes and black pants, what's there to wear! Even though she thought that, Wen Li still walked behind Liang Chaoxu, reached around his waist, unfolded the apron and tied it.

Liang Chaoxu turned around, a mischievous smile playing on his lips: "The front wasn't done properly."

Wen Li glanced at him, then reached out to pull at the area where his waist and abdomen were being pressed down. Her fingertips accidentally touched the metal buckle of his belt, and her ears instantly burned.

Last night, taking advantage of her discomfort, Liang Chaoxu deliberately taught her how to unfasten this metal clasp: "Press here, and it will open."

"Okay." Wen Li quickly tidied up and turned to leave the kitchen as if fleeing.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Liang Chaoxu's smile widened. He then turned back to cooking and began to discuss business: "How have you been feeling in Shengjiang lately?"

Wen Li fiddled with her burning ears: "It's fine."

"Keep up the good work. President Jiang values ​​talent. With your professional skills and abilities, you're sure to have a bright future."

While washing his hands, Liang Chaoxu glanced at Wen Li and noticed her bright red ears. Knowing the answer already, he asked, "What happened to your ears?"

"I just did it because I was bored." Wen Li glared at him shyly.

Liang Chaoxu said jokingly, "Oh, I thought it had been bitten."

In an instant, indescribable fragments of memory flooded into Wen Li's mind, and she instantly recognized them: "Liang Chaoxu!"

Liang Chaoxu's lips continued to curve upwards: "Yes, I'm here."

On Monday morning, Lu Qi called Wen Li into his office.

Lu Qi leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed: "Wen Li, based on comprehensive considerations, the department has decided to have Gong Shangshang serve as a project analyst for the cross-border logistics park alongside you."

Wen Li clenched his fingers inwardly. "I did all the dirty and tiring work in the early stages, and now that it's time to earn sales, you've shoved your girlfriend in!"

"Director, this project has entered the internal investment decision stage. Adding an analyst at the last minute might..."

Lu Qi interrupted Wen Li, stood up, walked around the desk towards her, and said with an ambiguous smile, "I'm just worried that the workload will be too heavy for you to handle alone."

As he spoke, Lu Qi placed his hand on Wen Li's shoulder and twirled her hair: "After all, you are so young and beautiful. It would break my heart if you always stayed up late working overtime."

Upon hearing this, Wen Li felt a wave of nausea wash over her. She knew that saying anything now would be pointless, and it was better to focus on her job and earn her share of the profits.

Wen Li brushed Lu Qi's hand away: "Then I'll listen to the director. I'll work well with Team Leader Gong from now on."

Lu Qi rubbed his fingertips together: "That's more like it. We're all in the same department, so let's make money together."

It's truly a case of "money is hard to earn, and life is hard to swallow." Wen Li gritted her teeth and said, "Director, you're busy. I'll head out now."

After saying that, he quickly left the director's office.

Lu Qi looked at Wen Li's back through the glass door, put the fingertips that had just been playing with her hair to his nose and took a deep breath, then revealed an intoxicated and blissful expression.

In the afternoon, Tian Miao, Wen Lina's work partner and lunch partner who had been away on a business trip for half a month, returned.

As soon as she sat back down at her workstation, Tian Miao handed Wen Li a bag full of Suzhou specialties: "I've tried them all, they're delicious."

"So many!" Wen Li looked at the bulging bag in her arms with some surprise.

Tian Miao took a sip of water before waving her hand: "It's nothing. If I could carry more, I could buy another bag."

"Thank you, Miaomiao. Come to my house after get off work later, and I'll cook you something delicious." Wen Li reached out and hugged Tian Miao.

As the two were talking, Gong Shangshang walked over with two documents and slammed them onto Wen Li's desk: "Team Leader Wen, these two documents will be needed for the meeting later. You'd better organize and confirm them quickly."

Tian Miao has a fiery temper and is extremely protective of her own.

Disgusted by Gong Shangshang's bossy attitude towards Wen Li, who was of the same rank, she stood up abruptly: "Team Leader Gong, why should our team leader do your work for your B team?"

Gong Shangshang glanced at her: "What are you yelling about? It's not like I'm asking you to do it."

"You..." Tian Miao was about to retort when Wen Li grabbed her wrist.

Wen Li stood up, picked up the documents on the table, and slammed them heavily into Gong Shangshang's arms, saying each word clearly: "Do your own thing. You want me to help you? No way."

Gong Shangshang was taken aback by Wen Li's direct refusal and was somewhat stunned: "Wen Li, we're currently in charge of the same project. This work should naturally be..."

Wen Li scoffed: "My part was finished a long time ago. If Team Leader Gong is not capable of completing his part, he should make it clear to the director as soon as possible and withdraw from this project."

The two made quite a commotion, attracting curious glances from their colleagues.

Gong Shangshang's face turned pale and then red, before she finally managed to salvage her dignity: "You want me to back out? Dream on."

After saying that, Gong Shangshang left the A group work area in her high heels.

Wen Li sat back down in her chair and continued working.

Tian Miao realized what was going on and quickly sat down to ask Wen Li, "What happened? How come she's in charge of the same project as you?"

Wen Li sighed and explained the whole story to Tian Miao.

"This is outrageous! Do they really think Shengjiang belongs to their family?" Tian Miao was furious, her eyes filled with rage as she looked at Lu Qi's office.

Wen Li leaned back in her chair, somewhat helplessly saying, "As the saying goes, 'A higher-ranking official can crush you.'"

Tian Miao's eyes darted around, and she leaned close to Wen Li's ear: "Why don't we just complain to President Jiang directly?"

Wen Li closed her eyes and shook her head: "I have already confirmed that their participation methods are completely compliant, and there is absolutely no reason for them to appeal."

Tian Miao deflated: "Ah~, then won't half of your sales revenue be taken away?"

Wen Li had already planned to repay Liang Chaoxu one-third of the money once the project was completed. She would pay off the rest as soon as possible, after which the two would have no further connection.

But right now, half of the revenue has already been taken away from the project, which has only just begun!

Wen Li felt a lump in her throat, unable to swallow it: "My money!"