"President, Miss Tang she..." Sheng Huan’s words were cut off before she could finish, as Tang Ke Ke pushed her aside.
"Ah… Miss Tang, what are you doing pushing me?" Sheng Huan was already a rather scheming person. She stayed by Li Qing Shuo's side precisely to win his heart.
Tang Ke Ke visited Li Qing Shuo every few days, which made Sheng Huan very unhappy.
Li Qing Shuo looked at Tang Ke Ke, a complex emotion flashing in his warm gaze before instantly turning cold.
Tang Ke Ke wore a white dress, her long hair cascading down, her makeup resembling peach blossoms, making her as soft and beautiful as a peach blossom.
She looked at Li Qing Shuo pitifully, her voice gentle, "Qing Shuo, please don't misunderstand. I just want to see you."
Li Qing Shuo’s face darkened. He stood up from his chair and looked at her, saying, "Is there something you need?"
Tang Ke Ke smiled gently and said, "It's about work. My father has put me in charge of our collaborative project, and I wanted to ask for your advice on some matters."
These were all just excuses. She only wanted to get closer to Li Qing Shuo, and once the opportunity arose, this man would be hers.
However, ever since she returned from Modu that day, she had rarely had a chance to see him. After a few days apart, he remained steady and reserved, his dark hair grown slightly longer, still exuding a clean and captivating aura.
And he hadn't been back to that place since he stayed there for several hours that night. Whether he had someone he liked was truly a mystery.
Li Qing Shuo’s handsome face remained expressionless. His gaze towards Tang Ke Ke flickered with anger. "Tang Ke Ke, it's because your mother and my mother knew each other, and your mother made my mother smile often, that I gave you the project. Such a large project is enough for your family to live on for ten years. What more are you not satisfied with? You actually ran to my mother and instigated her to persuade me to marry you. Tang Ke Ke, know when to stop. Otherwise, I will withdraw the project and make your family instantly bankrupt."
The man's gentle eyes instantly became dark and deep, arrogant and unrestrained. His entire being exuded a chilling aura, making it impossible for anyone to approach him lightly.
Tang Ke Ke looked at the unfamiliar Li Qing Shuo before her, her face suddenly pale and unsightly. She had never seen Li Qing Shuo like this before.
Realizing the meaning behind his words, Tang Ke Ke's body couldn't help but tremble.
Her almond-shaped eyes widened, unsure if it was fear or the hurt from his heartless words. Tang Ke Ke's facial muscles and lips were also trembling.
She suppressed her voice and said, "Qing Shuo, I didn't?"
She had indeed gone to find her mother, merely hinting to her mother both explicitly and implicitly. Her mother was a smart woman, and she was a well-behaved and sensible girl whom his mother liked.
She truly liked the man before her too much. The first time she saw him, he was standing under the lights, his deep, narrow eyes with the outer corners slightly upturned, captivating eyes that held a faint smile. Standing under the light, he shone brightly, making it almost impossible to look away.
"Get out! Don't bother me." Li Qing Shuo had completely lost his temper. His good mood today had been utterly ruined.
Tang Ke Ke's frail body swayed precariously. Her peach-blossom face was filled with sorrow and resentment. Her heart was instantly filled with a profound and painful hatred for Li Qing Shuo's heartlessness.
She dared not say anything more. In that instant, she seemed to understand why Li Qing Shuo had given such a large project to their family. Her father couldn't handle it alone and had to find four or five partners to take on the project.
However, with a single word from Li Qing Shuo, all their families would be ruined.
She had underestimated Li Qing Shuo. He had been navigating the business world for many years, and he guarded himself against any woman who approached him.
After realizing this, Tang Ke Ke’s heart was instantly swallowed by a colossal fear.
They were completely at Li Qing Shuo’s mercy. One word from Li Qing Shuo and they would be doomed forever!
Tang Ke Ke dared not linger. She looked at Li Qing Shuo and said in a low voice, "Qing Shuo, I just wanted to discuss some work matters with you. I didn't have any other intentions." After saying this with a tremble, she turned and left the office.
Sheng Huan saw her out. The moment the door closed, Sheng Huan’s heart was filled with elation.
"Hmph! You vixen, trying to seduce our President? Go back and practice for another ten or eight years before you come back."
Sheng Huan's mocking voice made Tang Ke Ke stop in her tracks.
She turned around and looked at Sheng Huan. As women, she could see that Sheng Huan also liked Li Qing Shuo very much.
No longer in front of Li Qing Shuo, Tang Ke Ke revealed her true colors. "Assistant Sheng, they say proximity breeds favor. As for you, even if you stripped naked and lay in his bed, he wouldn't spare you a glance."
Sheng Huan's face instantly turned ashen.
Seeing her hurt expression, Tang Ke Ke let out a cold laugh and then left, feeling satisfied.
Sheng Huan stood in place, clenching her fists, and looked at Tang Ke Ke's retreating back. A trace of hatred flashed in her eyes. If I can't have him, then you, Tang Ke Ke, have no chance of getting him.
In the office, Li Qing Shuo suddenly received drawings from Yun Xia.
Yun Xia was indeed a seasoned designer. Every design drawing was close to perfect.
Especially when she was in a good mood, the quality of her drawings was even better, requiring almost no modifications. He was satisfied with every single one.
He sent Yun Xia a message: [Y, thank you for your hard work. I'm also very satisfied with today's work. You can rest tomorrow and the day after.]
He knew she had a prenatal check-up the day after tomorrow. He could secretly go to the hospital to accompany her.
Yun Xia: [Okay, thank you, President!]
Li Qing Shuo: [Was dinner delivered?]
Yun Xia: [My friend and I are already eating. Thank you for your concern, President!]
Li Qing Shuo felt it would be inappropriate to disturb her meal further.
Li Qing Shuo: [It's my duty!]
He then reluctantly put down his phone. The more he interacted with Yun Xia, the more he realized how truly wonderful she was – not arrogant or impatient, talented, gentle, and kind.
Li Qing Shuo took a deep breath and felt a stir in his heart.
He pursed his lips and picked up his phone again, opening Yun Xia's social media. She had posted an update again.
The nine-picture grid featured tonight's dinner: braised pork with sauce, stir-fried snow peas with meat, steamed perch with garlic and vermicelli, and on the far side, calcium tablets taken twice daily.
Li Qing Shuo couldn't help but smile, feeling both heartache and excitement. Pregnancy was truly arduous, and working made it even more so.
Fortunately, he had discovered it early. It was not too late for everything.
…
Meng Yuan looked at the table full of dishes and was incredibly excited. The steamed perch with garlic and vermicelli was most to her liking.
"Xia Xia, your boss is so good to you. That's why, in this day and age, you must have some technical skills. Bosses have to dote on us."
Yun Xia smiled at her and said, "He probably saw my social media and knew I was pregnant, and wanted me to work overtime drawing. That's why he's so good to me. But the food they sent is really delicious." Yun Xia smiled very happily. With her friend’s company and her boss’s care, she had been living very happily during this period.
Meng Yuan also thought Yun Xia's boss was extremely great!
"By the way, Xia Xia, what's your boss's name?" Meng Yuan asked with a smile.