"Yaoyao, how are you so good at computers without ever working?"
"Yeah, yeah, you're almost on par with the legendary 'Red Mary'!"
No one in the internet industry didn't know about 'Red Mary'.
Three years ago, because of a mutual hacking of each other's Trojan programs with Sheng Jing, Red Mary ultimately emerged victorious, becoming famous overnight.
Sheng Jing back then was a top figure in the internet industry, from a prestigious family, with excellent academic achievements, and had swept all the computer industry awards, both domestically and internationally.
To be so thoroughly defeated by Sheng Jing in front of so many witnesses.
The name Red Mary became incredibly famous across the country.
Not only the internet industry but even the news media reported on the incident.
Everyone was guessing who Red Mary could be.
As for the origin of the nickname, it was simply because when Sheng Jing hacked into Red Mary's computer, he saw that Red Mary's game ID was Red Mary, and from then on, people used that name to call Red Mary.
However, this person was elusive, and after that one incident three years ago, they had never reappeared.
There were rumors in the marketplace that after Red Mary's victory, she met true love, settled down to raise a family, and retired from the internet industry.
Some even more outlandish theories claimed Red Mary was a man who fell in love with Sheng Jing, which was why Sheng Jing had remained single all these years.
In short, there were all sorts of speculations and differing opinions.
"You've misunderstood. It's just a hobby of mine. My practical skills are good, but my theoretical knowledge isn't. If you ask me how to do something, I might not be able to explain it, but if you let me do it, I can still operate it."
Zhao Shuyao's beautiful eyes widened, her clear and bright eyes, like a Bambi in the forest, filled with innocence and harmlessness.
Several female colleagues believed her and returned to their respective workstations.
Zhao Shuyao's eyes darted around, and she operated her computer, hacking into several female colleagues' chat software.
As expected, she saw that several female colleagues had created a group chat.
"Zhao Shuyao just plays on the computer a lot. My child is five years old and can already use electronic devices. The children of fairies are all technologically advanced, so it's not strange." "Yeah, it's just a fluke. How could Zhao Shuyao be the famous 'Red Mary'? Impossible!"
"Lili, don't worry. Zhao Shuyao is just a pretty face and a useful vase. You're an old employee, you've been in the company for so long, and you're about to be promoted to manager."
"Besides, Zhao Shuyao gave you an out yesterday, clearly still wary of you. You don't need to worry too much. We support you unconditionally."
Dai Lili, who had been silent all along, finally replied, "Keep a close eye on Zhao Shuyao for me. You were all involved in that incident a few days ago. If Zhao Shuyao poses a threat to me, I'll expose you too."
After Dai Lili sent this message, there was silence. No one dared to reply.
Zhao Shuyao finished reading their chat with great interest, then logged out and performed a few simple operations, logging out of her account.
Unaware that someone was standing behind her.
Zhao Shuyao closed her computer and only then saw the man standing behind her in the dark display screen.
"Oh my gosh!" Zhao Shuyao jumped up from her chair and took half a step back, knocking over a cup of water on the desk.
The man picked up the cup. Fortunately, it didn't break. "Doing so many guilty deeds, you're this scared?"
"Boss! Why don't you make any noise when you walk!" Zhao Shuyao snatched her cup back from Sheng Jing's hand.
Ever since she'd thought about Red Mary being described as a man and being involved with Sheng Jing, she had imagined what Sheng Jing would be like with a man.
She could no longer look at this man directly.
"Do you know 'Red Mary'?"
The man smiled faintly.
Zhao Shuyao's heart skipped a beat, and she raised her eyelids to look at Sheng Jing. "Boss is joking. How could I not know? Such a prominent figure, even people not in the internet industry should have heard of them!"
"When you hacked the network last night, you bore some resemblance to Red Mary."
"Is that so? Heh heh, I'm just a novice. I can't compare to Red Mary!"
"That's true. I must have been overthinking it. How could that be possible?"
Sheng Jing raised his hand and tapped his forehead.
"You continue with your work. I won't disturb you. I won't say anything about this incident."
Zhao Shuyao watched her idol walk away and let out a sigh of relief.
He was so elusive!
It was no exaggeration to describe this man that way.
Zhao Shuyao patted her chest and sat down again.
During lunch, her colleagues started discussing.
"Have you noticed? The boss has been going to the technical department a lot lately."
"Although the boss's office is upstairs, he usually doesn't come down unless there's something. Before, it was at most once every three days."
"Yeah, ever since Zhao Shuyao joined, the boss has been coming down more frequently. We always see the boss. What do you think, could the boss be..." "Who knows? Maybe Zhao Shuyao has an unusual relationship with the boss!"
"Ah? Does that mean we don't have a chance?"
"You're thinking too much! Even if Zhao Shuyao and the boss have nothing going on, you still don't have a chance!"
"Wuwuwu, such a goddess like Zhao Shuyao has fallen into the boss's hands. The boss has excellent taste."
Zhao Shuyao choked on her rice, and the rice sprayed out of her nose. She coughed until her eyes were red.
When she looked up, Sheng Jing was sitting in front of her.
"Pfft—"
Zhao Shuyao was drinking water to help digest when she saw Sheng Jing's face, and the water in her mouth sprayed onto the man next to her.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to..."
Zhao Shuyao grabbed tissues to wipe the water stains off Sheng Jing.
Sheng Jing's face showed no anger. He took the tissues, wiped himself clean, and looked at Zhao Shuyao with amusement. "A grain of rice..."
"What?"
"Never mind, I'll help you."
Sheng Jing raised his hand and wiped away a grain of rice from Zhao Shuyao's cheek.
She had rice all over her face while eating. He got to see her embarrassed moments every time.
Sheng Jing couldn't help but chuckle.
Zhao Shuyao's small face turned red. She lost her appetite for the delicious braised pork. She got up and said, "I'm done eating!"
Then she stood up and walked straight out.
"President, why are you also eating in the employee cafeteria?"
The surrounding colleagues were very surprised to see Sheng Jing appear.
The president had never eaten in the employee cafeteria before.
"I heard there was delicious braised pork today, so I came to try it."
"Couldn't you just have your secretary bring it up to you?"
"I came down to eat myself. The secretary also needs to eat lunch."
A faint blush appeared on Sheng Jing's cheeks, and he coughed to cover his embarrassment.
"Oh! So that's how it is. The President is so approachable!"
The colleagues didn't know if they were genuinely oblivious or pretending to be.
As soon as Sheng Jing left, everyone started whispering to each other, especially the girls, who sensed the scent of gossip.