Qin Shaonan looked up and glanced at Ji Yan, "Alright, apart from Nini, you and me, let’s not let a fourth person know."

"Okay, Mr. Qin."

Ji Yan looked at Qin Shaonan and thought that old Mr. Qin had plans to retire soon. It won’t be long before Mr. Xiaoqin leapfrogs to become his boss; it’s good to build a relationship early.

Without saying anything else, how about a salary raise or some bonuses?

No... but—

Now up close, Mr. Xiaoqin’s eyes were blackened. What happened here?

Who could have hit Mr. Xiaoqin?

Mr. Huo?

Hardly, right? After all, he’s his brother-in-law.

But thinking about Mr. Huo’s attitude towards Mr. Qin, it’s not impossible, is it? Haha, to be honest, there’s a secret thrill watching Mr. Huo bully Mr. Qin; he’s always been stingy about my salary and bonuses.

Qin Shaonan noticed Ji Yan’s gaze and his eyes, like frosted ice, fell on Ji Yan’s face.

Ji Yan quickly turned his gaze away, "Mr. Qin, is there anything else you need?"

Qin Shaonan, "About the company—"

Ji Yan recalled the instructions from Mr. Qin yesterday, carefully glanced at Qin Shaonan, took a step back to keep a safe distance, "Oh right, Mr. Qin asked me to pass on a message, please handle the recent company affairs."

Qin Shaonan looked up at Ji Yan.

Ji Yan showed Qin Shaonan the most devoted and respectful smile a subordinate could offer to a superior.

Qin Shaonan stared at Ji Yan for a while, "Understood."

Ji Yan breathed a sigh of relief, "Mr. Qin, there isn’t..."

Qin Shaonan stood up, and said coldly, "Stay here and take care of Qiao Xia, return to the company after she finishes breakfast."

Ji Yan greeted with a smile, "Okay, Mr. Qin, I guarantee to complete the task."

Qin Shaonan got up and left the villa.

Ji Yan watched his back, damn it, this Mr. Xiaoqin isn’t as easy to serve as old Mr. Qin! Damn it, I’m a special assistant, a special assistant, now turned into a little nanny!

Wonder if Mr. Huo is considering poaching, he should!

————— Yunqi Academy —————

When Qin Shaonan arrived at the company, he saw Qiao Qiao waiting at the door, his gaze fell on her, as cold as ice.

Qiao Qiao was about to speak but was frozen back by his look.

"Qin..."

Qin Shaonan shifted his gaze, entered the office, and slammed the door shut with a "bang~".

Jiang Ting’s eardrums were truly sore, he looked up at Qiao Qiao, she hadn’t left yet.

Qiao Qiao hesitated and walked to the door of Qin Shaonan’s office, raised her hand, unsure whether to knock.

Thinking seriously, she probably hadn’t offended him recently, right?

Haven’t even met.

Luckily, she’s in a good mood, it’s alright, it’s alright!

Repeatedly hypnotizing herself mentally several times, Qiao Qiao lightly knocked on the door three times.

No response.

Knocked three times again, still no response.

Third time, knocked four times, still no response.

Fourth time, another four knocks.

Qin Shaonan looked up in the direction of the door, his mind recalling a scene from years ago—

Qiao Qiao entered the door and snuggled into his arms, "Coach, from now on, every time I find you, I’ll knock this way, do you know what it means?"

Qin Shaonan pushed her aside, "What does it mean?"

Qiao Qiao glanced discontentedly at Qin Shaonan, pinning him against the wall, "3, 3, 4, 4, first three knocks, second three knocks, third and fourth four knocks."

Qin Shaonan looked down at Qiao Qiao, "Someone will return soon."

Qiao Qiao, "So slow, knew you wouldn’t think of it, 3344 means forever. This is the Qiao Qiao’s exclusive knocking method, for the coach."

"Smart mouth."

"..."

...

The memory grew more distant as the door creaked and opened, bringing him back to reality.