Qin Yusheng was stunned for a moment, then a deep shade slid across his amber eyes.
"Don't be afraid, I'll protect you. Qin Yusheng wouldn't dare touch you, I'll protect you."
Zhao Shuyao shielded Liang Xiang, staring vigilantly at Qin Yusheng.
Fortunately, the man seemed to be accompanying clients today and didn't make any advances.
Only after Qin Yusheng walked past did Zhao Shuyao pat her chest and exhale a breath of relief.
"Were you protecting me just now?"
Liang Xiang moved the corners of his lips meaningfully, his smile profound.
"Yes, Dr. Xiang. Qin Yusheng hit you last time, and we can't let that happen again. Don't worry, with me here, Qin Yusheng won't be able to lay a finger on you. I'll protect you." Zhao Shuyao replied earnestly.
Liang Xiang's eyes curved into crescents as he smiled, "I'm very happy to see your change."
Zhao Shuyao coughed, "Let's go inside! It's cold out here!"
After dinner, they went shopping at a nearby mall. They didn't hold hands, but they looked very well-matched, turning many heads along the way.
Zhao Shuyao thought of something, "Dr. Xiang, you were fired from the hospital and came to the capital. What kind of work do you plan to do?"
There were many hospitals in the capital, but Qin Yusheng would surely interfere, making it unlikely for Liang Xiang to find a position there.
However, with Liang Xiang's background, he should have no shortage of hospitals extending olive branches to him.
"You don't need to worry about that. I'm not just a doctor, I'm also..."
"What?"
"Your husband."
"Dr. Xiang!"
Zhao Shuyao's face flushed red.
She had never been in a relationship and couldn't handle Liang Xiang's teasing.
This man, who appeared gentle and considerate, was deadly when he was scheming.
Liang Xiang suddenly leaned closer to Zhao Shuyao, their distance shrinking significantly.
"You dress so sexily, yet you've never even dated. The contrast is too great; I wouldn't have guessed you were a love novice..."
The man raised his handsome fingers, curling his index finger to flick Zhao Shuyao's forehead.
With a soft "dong."
Zhao Shuyao clutched her head, crying out, "Dr. Xiang, if you want to insult me, just do it, why are you resorting to physical action!"
With her personality, she was determined to retaliate. She stood on tiptoe, wanting to get revenge by flicking the man's forehead.
But Liang Xiang was tall. Although she wasn't short, she was still much shorter standing in front of him. Even on tiptoe, her outstretched arm couldn't reach.
As if on purpose, Liang Xiang would lower his head and then raise it.
Zhao Shuyao was just about to hit Liang Xiang's head when the man suddenly raised his head, and she couldn't reach him again.
After a few such exchanges, Liang Xiang chuckled softly, and Zhao Shuyao became flustered with embarrassment.
With a lunge, she leaped and clung onto Liang Xiang like a koala.
Before the man could react, Zhao Shuyao raised her hand and, with a "dong," hit him on the head.
The blow wasn't heavy, but it still made a crisp sound.
"How about that, I hit you!"
Zhao Shuyao declared victory, laughing triumphantly.
She hadn't realized they were in a public place, and she was clinging to the man in such an odd position.
Liang Xiang's lips twitched, but he didn't seem to mind. He placed a hand on Zhao Shuyao's waist, supporting her weight.
Passersby all turned to look. No one who walked by could help but stare at the affectionate pair, with some even raising their phones to take pictures.
The moment Zhao Shuyao realized, she almost cried out. She scrambled off the man, her feet landing on the ground, and turned to leave.
She rushed out of the mall in one go. The cold wind blew, and Zhao Shuyao's entire head felt like a boiled shrimp, red and hot.
Hearing footsteps behind her, Zhao Shuyao quickened her pace. She stopped by the car before finally halting.
A man's light chuckle sounded from behind her.
"Walking so fast, afraid of being recognized?"
The man's voice was cheerful, indicating his amusement.
Zhao Shuyao covered her face, "I want to go home!"
Liang Xiang's laughter grew more unrestrained.
She had to admit the man's laughter was pleasant to hear, but this wasn't the time for him to be so happy!
Zhao Shuyao had been at Shengshi for a few days, and her work had been smooth. She was naturally skilled in computers and adapted quickly to the company's work mode.
However, she had been seeing news about Qin Yusheng and Huo Yanxue's engagement for days. The engagement banquet was next week, and the publicity was rampant, making uninformed people think Qin Yusheng was getting married for the first time.
Strangely, the media reporters hadn't mentioned Qin Yusheng's previous marriage.
It was probably to protect Huo Yanxue.
Anyway, this marriage was just a laughable joke, so it was fine to pretend it didn't exist.
As Zhao Shuyao thought this, she felt a sense of relief.
She exhaled, letting go of her burden, and continued with her work.
After a week of onboarding, she began the entry test, after which she would be assigned to different departments.
Due to Zhao Shuyao's excellent performance, she was directly assigned to a core department, a position in the technical department. This was a core department of the internet industry and the only one directly managed by the CEO, Sheng Jing.
Zhao Shuyao was led to her post in the technical department. After introducing herself, she noticed that most of the people in this position were men. There were women too, but for every ten people, nine were men and one was a woman.
The moment Zhao Shuyao arrived, the men in the technical department erupted, cheering in unison, showing exceptional enthusiasm.
The men in the technical department were all excited and showed great enthusiasm.
The four female colleagues in the technical department exchanged glances upon seeing Zhao Shuyao.
"Could she be just a pretty face?"
"Was she brought here by the CEO, his rumored girlfriend, for easier access?"
"She's so beautiful, she doesn't look like someone who knows technology."
"And so young. At my age, I was just learning to type on a computer."
Zhao Shuyao heard every word and smiled without speaking.
After her introduction, a workstation was assigned to her. Before Zhao Shuyao could move, several men stepped forward to help her with her belongings, even wiping her desk, showing extreme attentiveness.
The female colleagues nearby watched and let out displeased hums, resuming their gossip.
"Thank you, I can manage myself," Zhao Shuyao said with a smile, taking the rag from the male colleague's hand.
Her hand accidentally brushed against the back of the male colleague's hand.
After wiping the desk clean, Zhao Shuyao went to the pantry to get herself a drink. She overheard the male colleague whose hand she had touched boasting.
"I just touched her hand. Her skin is so smooth!"
"Wow, no way! Goddess, you touched her on her first day? You're so lucky."
Zhao Shuyao's eyes twitched twice.
As she turned, she bumped into another man.
"Boss!"
Zhao Shuyao looked up and saw Sheng Jing, instinctively taking half a step back.