Nangong Yang nestled in Huang Puchen’s arms, "Back then, I really felt so silly."

Huang Puchen squinted at her, "What did you say? Silly back then?"

Nangong Yang curled her lips slightly, "Yeah, why was it me chasing you back then and not you chasing me?"

Huang Puchen raised his hand and his long fingers ran through her hair, "If you hadn’t taken the initiative, there wouldn’t have been anything between us later on."

The things that happened later...

Nangong Yang lowered her gaze slightly, a hint of sadness in her eyes, "Sometimes I wonder, if that incident hadn’t happened back then, would Lin Zhong still be alive and would Han Wanwan be different now?"

Huang Puchen’s eyes darkened, and he tightened his hold on Nangong Yang, "All those things are in the past, and now we’re all fine."

Nangong Yang lowered her gaze, "Is it really all in the past? The matter from back then hasn’t been clarified. Do we just let Lin Zhong die so inexplicably?"

She sat up, looking at Huang Puchen with serious eyes, "If only you had been there when the Palace Master of Wufeng Palace took Lin Zhong away."

Huang Puchen sighed helplessly, "Alright, it’s all over now, and Han Wanwan is doing well too."

Nangong Yang pouted, "Doing well? Her family is even bringing up old childhood marriage promises to get her married. Luckily, Young Master Yuwen didn’t agree; otherwise, Wanwan wouldn’t be able to refuse."

Huang Puchen looked at her with suspicion, "When did this happen?"

"Just a while ago. Ever since Han Wanwan became a star, she hasn’t had any scandals, and it’s all because of Chu Ge..."

Nangong Yang didn’t want to recall those things, so she stopped herself from saying anything more and grabbed Huang Puchen’s hand, saying, "By the way, do you remember that time? The time when I went to work at your headquarters."

That was when I stood under the Huangpu Group building, chickening out at the entrance, not daring to go in!

Once I got my breath under control, I thought, I, Nangong Yang, fear nothing, and working here was no big deal! Would Chairman Zhang eat me? We had an agreement!

Ready, let’s go in!

"Hello, please show your ID!" the security uncle stopped me.

Hey, here comes my temper, after standing here all this time without asking me for it, you choose to ask now that I’ve prepared myself to go in?

"I don’t have one."

I just got here; there’s no ID to speak of!

I watched as others scanned something at the door, so hoping for the best, I pulled out my ID card and swiped it. Can I get in now?

"Please show your ID." The security uncle stopped me again.

No chance to sneak through? Dude, if you don’t let me in, I’ll be late!

I saw a movie not long ago where women who act coy were loved by men, so maybe...

"Oh, come on, man, I was in too much of a hurry and forgot to bring it. Just this once, okay?" I finally managed to squeeze the words out after holding it in for so long.

But it seemed the security guy wasn’t impressed, still keeping a poker face.

This was something I practiced for weeks to use on Huang Puchen! And here it failed.

Like soldiers instructed by Chairman Zhang!

Looking at the time, I’d be late anyway. So should I just wait it out?

Just then, an elegant man walked out of the building, "Nangong Yang?"

What a familiar voice. I turned around to look, "Su Ke!"

I jumped up in excitement, "Su Ke, what are you doing here? Long time no see, how have you been?"

"I’m doing well. My wife is here on a business trip, and since I’m free, I came along to accompany her."

Wife?

"You’re married? Is it that foreign girl?"

"Yes," Su Ke nodded happily.

"What are you doing here? Waiting for Huang Puchen?" Su Ke asked.

"I came here to work. It’s my first day, and without any ID, they won’t let me in!" I said, glaring at the security guy.

The security guy had been staring at me since Su Ke came out. I asked sarcastically, "Do I really look like some celebrity?!"

Why else would you keep staring at me!

"Are you Miss Nangong Yang?"

"Yes!"

"Chairman Zhang instructed that if you arrived, you’re to go directly to her office."

Now that you’ve been instructed, why not let me in earlier? Deliberately trying to make me late! Hmph!

I walked angrily into the building, noticing how its decoration matched my previous company. The walls were adorned with poetry and songs! That company was also under Huang Puchen!! No wonder after submitting my resume, they called me within two days to start. It was Huang Puchen again, making me feel warm inside. Hehe, having a boyfriend is great!

...

Standing before Chairman Zhang’s desk, I swallowed, "Hello, Auntie."

"Call me Chairman Zhang in the company from now on." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Yes."

"I don’t like employees who aren’t punctual!"

"That’s because..." Because you have a great security guard!!

"Why did you stop talking?"

"I’m late anyway, so go ahead and penalize me if you have to."

Fine, the security guy was just doing his job; I couldn’t really blame him. Chairman Zhang eyed me with interest, and even if the security guy wasn’t wrong, the expression on Chairman Zhang’s face suggested she deliberately instructed him not to let me in! An open declaration of war! Starting on my first day? Trying to make me retreat in defeat? Not happening!

The company is so big, and walking down the halls, you don’t see a soul. Every office door is closed. Small companies are better; though there aren’t many people, you always see someone around.

The secretary in front of me smiled, but it was like the smile was fixed to her face, unnatural. Without saying a word, she headed straight for the finance department.

"Minister, this is Miss An Yang," the secretary introduced.

The handsome man in his early thirties sized me up, "I see, thank you, Secretary Li. Would you like a drink?"

"I’m at work, thank you." With that, she turned and left, leaving me with the minister.

I chuckled quietly, unappreciated!

"An Yang!" Oh no, busted.

"Yes!" I immediately put on a compliant demeanor.

"Come, let me show you to your desk."

Alright, following the minister eagerly, I wondered what kind of colleagues I’d be working with.

Minister, are you kidding me? Weren’t you taking me to the office? Why are we at the break room? Are leaders nowadays so attentive to employees, even coming to pour water themselves?

"You’ll be responsible for the cleanliness here from now on!"

What! Cleaning! Me! I protest!

"Don’t give me that disobedient look. Everyone joining Huangpu Group has real talent. I can’t have foreign-educated talents doing this, can I?"

"Minister, has anyone ever told you your voice sounds quite effeminate?"