Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Help me keep an eye on her
Zhao Xuan seemed to have guessed what Bai Ruoshu wanted to discuss, and she conveniently closed the meeting room door and sat opposite her.
“Miss Bai, what’s the matter?”
“You’re a senior in our studio, and I want to ask how you assessed Zhiyi’s abilities in the past? After all, I need to cooperate with her, and I want to understand more.”
Bai Ruoshu’s tone was calm, as if she were having a heart-to-heart conversation.
Zhao Xuan hesitated to speak.
Although she really disliked Lin Zhiyi, in terms of ability, Lin Zhiyi was not inferior to Bai Ruoshu.
However, she couldn’t bring herself to say this.
She awkwardly replied, “She’s alright.”
Bai Ruoshu knew Zhao Xuan was holding something back, but she wasn’t in a hurry.
“Then do you think her reaction in the meeting just now was normal?”
Hearing this, Zhao Xuan thought for a few seconds, understanding Bai Ruoshu’s implication.
“In design, she’s always been quick-witted, not someone who knows nothing,” said Zhao Xuan deliberately.
She didn’t want Lin Zhiyi to stay.
If Bai Ruoshu also disliked Lin Zhiyi, then Lin Zhiyi certainly wouldn’t be able to stay.
Bai Ruoshu frowned slightly, her tone a bit hesitant: “Zhao Xuan, you also know how important this cooperation with the Gong Group is to the studio. I’m a bit worried about Zhiyi’s capability, so…”
“Miss Bai, just say what you have to say. I’ve worked at the studio for many years, and I wouldn’t want anything to happen to it.” Zhao Xuan declared confidently.
Bai Ruoshu smiled slightly, “It’s not that serious, I just hope you can keep an eye on her for me. I’m worried she might slack off because she has some connections with the Gong Family.”
Zhao Xuan nodded, feeling that Bai Ruoshu’s worries were justified.
When Lin Zhiyi left with Gong Chen at noon, she was so smug.
Just thinking of Lin Zhiyi’s slight smile made Zhao Xuan nod without hesitation.
“Miss Bai, rest assured, I’ll keep an eye for you.”
“Thank you, but let’s keep this matter between us to prevent Zhiyi from saying anything to the Third Young Master.” Bai Ruoshu hinted.
“Alright.”
Zhao Xuan’s dislike for Lin Zhiyi intensified.
Bai Ruoshu glanced at Zhao Xuan’s disgusted expression and curled her lips: “Go on with your work.”
After Zhao Xuan left, Bai Ruoshu squinted at the design on the screen.
…
In the following week, Lin Zhiyi was working overtime every day.
Actually, most work was done during the day, but as soon as it was time to get off work, Bai Ruoshu would call a meeting.
She was dissatisfied with everyone’s design proposals.
So everyone had no choice but to stay and work overtime.
Today, after working overtime, it was already ten-thirty. Upon leaving the studio, Lin Zhiyi felt the cold wind piercing to the bone.
She shrank her neck, preparing to leave when a car’s headlights lit up on the opposite side of the street.
At the same time, a message came through on Lin Zhiyi’s phone.
“Come over.”
It was Gong Chen.
Didn’t he say he was busy today?
Seeing that her colleagues hadn’t come downstairs yet, Lin Zhiyi quickly walked across the street.
As soon as she got in and settled, her hand was taken by the man.
“You just caught a bit of wind, and your hand is already this cold.”
“It’s fine, it’s just that the temperature dropped suddenly today, and I forgot to put on warmer clothes.”
Lin Zhiyi pulled her hand slightly, wanting to put it by the heater vent.
But before she could pull it out, a cup of hot milk tea was placed in her hand.
She was taken aback, looking down at the cup of milk tea; it was the latest product.
“This is currently only available at the main store, which is very far from here.”
“It was on the way.”
Gong Chen didn’t like to explain; saying one more sentence counted as an explanation.
But Lin Zhiyi knew he had been really busy recently and couldn’t have gone out of his way to such a far place.
“Thank you.”
She spoke in a low voice, staring at the pattern on the cup.
There should be some peripherals too.
Did Gong Chen forget to bring them?
If she asked, would it be too childish?
She was already a mother.
At that moment, a low tone came from the man beside her.
“Hand.”
Lin Zhiyi hadn’t reacted yet, and her hand had already stretched out.
Then, her palm felt a fuzzy texture.
She looked over; it was the peripheral.
A Capybara cup sleeve.
Lin Zhiyi’s eyes lit up, as the craftsmanship was as good as what was said online.
However, Gong Chen’s face didn’t look pleased: “So ugly.”
Lin Zhiyi lifted her gaze, somewhat amused.
“Third Young Master, you call this ugly, yet why do you still keep the Capybara wristband we won at the night market years ago in your drawer?”
She saw it when she was tidying up.
This should be the least valuable thing that Gong Chen had given her.
But he kept it in the drawer by the bed.
Gong Chen lightly coughed, “Do you think that thing needs to be put in a safe?”
“Oh. I overthought it.”
Lin Zhiyi pursed her lips, shifted her body, and leaned against the car door to drink her milk tea.
She had just taken a few sips when the man leaned closer.
His warm breath ruffled her hair.
“No appreciation?”
“Third Young Master, you can’t take any loss; shall I return it to you?”
Lin Zhiyi offered the milk tea back.
Gong Chen lifted two fingers to push away the cup in front of him, his deep eyes saying, “No returns after the goods are sold.”
“I’ll transfer you the money.”
“Do I need that bit of money from you?”
“Then what do you want?” Lin Zhiyi turned to look at him.
“I’ll take it myself.”
With that, he lifted Lin Zhiyi’s chin and kissed her.
Lin Zhiyi was caught off guard, her elbow pressed a button, and the rear seat lights all turned on.
The man, hidden in the darkness, was fully illuminated, his handsome face with slightly trembling long lashes exuding an indescribable allure.
He lingered by her lips, looking at her dangerously: “So sweet.”
Under his gaze, Lin Zhiyi’s heart pounded so hard she even forgot to resist.
Until she caught a glimpse of her colleagues coming out of the studio across the road; if they were seen…
She raised her hand to resist the man’s chin, flustered, “People, we might be seen.”
“Bachelor man, unmarried woman, it surprisingly feels like an affair.” He grumbled, “How many words have you said to me this week?”
“Busy.”
“Yes, Designer Lin, truly busy.”
His tone carried a trace of teasing, making Lin Zhiyi’s face flush redder with a bit of charm.
He kissed her again.
Lin Zhiyi responded to his dominance but had to keep an eye on the exterior of the studio.
At this time, the street was quiet, so Gong Chen’s car lights being turned on were especially noticeable.
It seemed someone noticed and was about to look over…
Lin Zhiyi’s breathing intensified with tension, and the man’s gaze suddenly became intense, kissing her lips numb.
“Mm…”
When the people outside looked over, the lights dimmed.
Lin Zhiyi pushed the man, murmuring slightly indistinctly, “You did this on purpose.”
“Are you sure you want to discuss this with me now?” Gong Chen whispered.
“I…”
In the dim light, Lin Zhiyi was once again led back into his rhythm.
Only when he was satisfied did he allow the driver to leave.
Not far away.
Inside the car, a hint of jealousy flickered in Bai Ruoshu’s eyes.
She couldn’t believe that the cold and dangerous man could be so gentle when he was affectionate.
What exactly did this Lin Zhiyi have?
Bai Ruoshu tightened her grip on the steering wheel and drove home.
As soon as she got out of the car, she saw the lights were still on in the greenhouse.
She knocked and entered, finding a slender woman with a red shawl over her shoulder pruning branches.
“Mom, why did you come back?”
The woman didn’t turn around, continuing her pruning: “Did you see her?”