Chapter 398 Your Earth
Chapter 398 Your Earth
Yan Zuozuo lowered her eyes, feeling both comforted and bittersweet. Even though Chi Moqing had left, he still took good care of her. On the other hand, even knowing that he was in danger, she could do nothing about it.
She frowned and asked, "If I breach the contract, Can Can, will you really let Mo Qing do a nude promotional shoot?"
Chi Xuecan's eyes lit up, and she snapped her index finger. "Of course! Our Xiaoqingzi had an amazing figure when she was little, and after all these years, she's definitely become even more enviable. Not to mention those women outside, even I can't help but want to take a look."
"..." Yan Zuozuo coughed up blood and immediately shook her head in refusal, "No, no, Mo Qing is mine alone, I absolutely disagree! I will listen to you, I will listen to you, I absolutely cannot let Mo Qing film that kind of thing."
The thought of a bunch of women fantasizing about her husband's great physique was unbearable for her. She was willing to sacrifice herself, but she absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to fantasize about her husband—absolutely not!
"Hahaha...hahaha..." Chi Xuecan laughed so hard she almost cried. How could this little thing be so cute? She was just teasing her, and look how nervous she got. "Alright, alright, I was just kidding. At most, it was just half-naked..."
"Not even half a head!" Before Chi Xuecan could finish speaking, Yan Zuozuo immediately and righteously refused, "In short, my husband won't let anyone see him. At worst... at worst I'll just be obedient, Cancan, don't even think about hitting on my husband."
Chi Xuecan joked a few more times, and finally laughed, "Zuo Zuo, don't be nervous. I know you can't handle so many things by yourself. I will arrange for someone to assist you. Take these materials back and take a look, so you have a general idea of what they are. I told you, you are just my cover. You don't need to do anything, just stay by my side and watch over me."
Yan Zuozuo tilted her head to look at her: "That's it?" Although there were a lot of materials, she didn't have to do anything, which made her feel relieved.
"Of course, you can tell me your opinions and suggestions. The rest of the time, just keep me company, talk to me, and go shopping. But Zuo Zuo, there's something you absolutely must remember," Chi Xuecan suddenly said seriously.
Yan Zuozuo then became serious: "Cancan, you say it."
“I will arrange for someone to work with you to sort out the accounts as quickly as possible. Within this month, I will tell you about the operating procedures and related information of the charity. You need to remember them carefully and ask me if you don’t understand anything. Zuo Zuo, you are now the person I trust the most. Just like you said, I intend to let you take over the domestic branch, but if you are not willing, I will not force you. It’s just that I will have to trouble you to temporarily take over until I find a suitable candidate.”
Yan Zuozuo pondered for a moment. Taking over the charity was indeed beyond her capabilities, but Cancan was Chi Moqing's family and her friend. She needed help, so of course she would do her duty.
Once she made up her mind, she nodded and said, "I understand. I will work hard in the days to come."
With Yan Zuozuo's promise, Chi Xuecan felt relieved. The water in the teapot was gone, and Yan Zuozuo got up. "I'll go get some water. You rest for a bit." It was clear that Chi Xuecan was very tired.
Yan Zuozuo turned and left the president's office. The tea room was just around the corner. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Wu Xiaoran standing there, holding a cup of coffee that smelled delicious.
Seeing her come in, Wu Xiaoran took the teapot from her hand and indifferently filled it with water.
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. As expected of the secretary-general, he had a keen eye.
After filling the water container, Wu Xiaoran didn't hand the teapot to her. Instead, she looked at her calmly and asked, "Can we talk?"
Yan Zuozuo nodded, with a hint of wariness. After all, given her status, the person she should be most wary of was Wu Xiaoran. In front of others, she was Wu Xiaoran's professional rival, and there was a good chance she could be pushed out.
Wu Xiaoran closed the door to the tea room and asked bluntly, "Miss Yan, do you know how many people have tried to get close to her or hurt her in the months since the president returned?"
Wu Xiaoran's meaning was clear, and Yan Zuozuo smiled faintly, "So, Secretary-General Wu thinks I'm one of these two types of people?"
"Whether it's true or not isn't up to me to decide. I only have one piece of advice for Miss Yan: don't try to harm President Chi, or I will absolutely not let you off easily!"
Yan Zuozuo's expression froze, and she suddenly became somewhat curious about this secretary-general. It was truly rare to find someone so loyal in such a corrupt charity. However, whether this loyalty was genuine or just an act, only time would tell.
She smiled and said, "If you are truly worried about Chairman Chi, I would be grateful to you; but if you are just putting on an act for me, then I would advise you that it will be of no use whatsoever. I will not say a single good word about you to Chairman Chi, because that is your duty."
"I don't need your kind words." Wu Xiaoran glanced at her sideways and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Miss Yan, remember what I said today!"
Yan Zuozuo paused, looking directly at Wu Xiaoran. Undeniably, although a woman, her heroic spirit and imposing aura were in no way inferior to a man's. Just now, when she warned her, there was a captivating charm about her.
It is said that to understand a person, you should first look at their eyes. Undeniably, Wu Xiaoran's eyes are like a sharp sword, sharp and clear. She is a strong and assertive woman who is decisive and efficient in her actions, but also straightforward.
“I have remembered what Secretary Wu said. Please rest assured that as long as I am by President Chi’s side, I will do my best to protect her and will not allow anyone to hurt her. I think Secretary Wu thinks so too.”
Wu Xiaoran's eyes flickered, and she turned around to hand the teapot to Yan Zuozuo.
Yan Zuozuo took the teapot and said, "Thank you." As she was about to reach the door, she turned back and said, "I'm a new assistant. I hope Secretary-General Wu will give me your guidance in the future." After saying that, she left.
Wu Xiaoran narrowed her eyes as she stared at her retreating figure. It seemed that this woman was indeed not to be underestimated.
The morning sunlight streamed through the window, dappling the floor. Tong Shili gently pushed open the door and saw the man sleeping soundly on the bed. With his sharp edge concealed and his poisonous aura removed, Yi Fanxi was breathtakingly handsome at that moment.
Tong Shili quietly approached him, feeling an urge to touch him. This man was God's most perfect masterpiece, aloof and detached from the world, clearly a king of the night, yet always able to pierce people's hearts with intense sunlight.
Her heart stirred with emotion, and she couldn't help but reach out to touch his face. However, her hand froze in mid-air; she hadn't forgotten his words: "I can't love you, but I will always protect you..."
If you can't like her, why give her hope?
A captivating man could easily stir her heartstrings, yet he was unwilling to soothe the turmoil within her. Lowering her gaze slightly, a sharp pain pierced her skin, seeping into her heart.
Yi Fanxi had been awake for a while, but he hadn't opened his eyes. He was waiting for Tong Shili's move, and only when she withdrew her hand did he breathe a slight sigh of relief.
She couldn't love her, yet she felt obligated to protect her for life. And he hoped she would understand that she was the last person he wanted to hurt, and he could never bear to hurt her.
His long, curled eyelashes fluttered, and he slightly opened his alluring eyes. "Thank you for yesterday."
Tong Shili was like a little girl caught red-handed. She panicked and quickly withdrew her hand, blushing slightly as she said, "Don't be polite. Consider it a debt you owe me. I'll get my money back later."
Yi Fanxi chuckled: "Even if I don't owe you anything, if you ask, I'll give you my life."
Tong Shili looked at him with a complicated expression, then suddenly became a little angry. "If you don't like me, don't say things like that." Didn't he know that the more he acted like this, the more she couldn't get rid of her feelings for him?
Yi Fanxi frowned, paused for a moment, and said, "Don't go near Chi Moqing anymore."
Hearing his words, Tong Shili's anger flared even more. "This is my business, it's none of your concern. If there's nothing else, you can leave my house!"
All those vows of eternal love, all those sweet words, were just for this one sentence. She got up to leave, but Yi Fanxi grabbed her arm tightly. She jerked her hand back, "Don't touch me!"
"Ugh!" Yi Fanxi's wound was pulled painfully, and his face instantly turned pale, and he was covered in cold sweat.
Tong Shili was startled and quickly went back to her side, asking worriedly, "What's wrong?"
"Don't move, it hurts!" He tried to endure the pain and breathed heavily, which made Tong Shili even more worried. "Let's go to the hospital, you can't keep dragging this on like this."
Yi Fanxi forced a smile, wearily opened her eyes, and said, "I'm afraid I won't even be able to get out of bed..."
Seeing his pitiful state, Tong Shili's heart ached. Even though he had rejected her, she couldn't bear to abandon him. She reached for her phone, "I'll call 120 to come and lift him... Ah!" Before she could finish speaking, Yi Fanxi snatched the phone away. She looked at him in astonishment, "You're not planning to go to the hospital?"
"I'm fine, could you pour me a glass of water?" Yi Fanxi put her phone on the bed and got up to walk outside.
Tong Shili felt she shouldn't care whether he lived or died, but seeing how weak he looked, she couldn't help herself. Finally, she gritted her teeth and poured him a glass of warm water. "It's your business if you don't go to the hospital, but I'm not keeping you here."
Yi Fanxi took a sip of water and looked back at her. "If you had said that last night, it would have been more convincing than it is now."
"You!" Tong Shili glared at him and said angrily, "Fine, you finish your water and leave. Once you're out this door, we'll pretend we don't know each other. You go your way, I'll go mine, and we'll call it even!"
Yi Fanxi covered his wound and smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid it won't be as you wish."
Tong Shili immediately bristled, glaring at him fiercely, "Yi Fanxi, what exactly do you want? I want to be with you, but you won't agree; I want to stay away from you, but you won't agree either. Do you think everything revolves around you? Are you the Earth?!"
Yi Fanxi was stunned for a moment, looked at her deeply, and after a long while said, "Have you decided to leave Master J?"
"Don't worry about it!"
Yi Fanxi didn't speak. He walked to the bedside and changed into the clothes Tong Shili had placed on the bed for him. Tong Shili couldn't help but steal a glance. Although the clothes weren't expensive, they looked incredibly stylish on him. This man was a bewitching charmer, capable of captivating anyone who looked down on him.
Yi Fanxi wasn't unaware of Tong Shili's slightly flushed face, but he pretended not to see it, buttoned up the last button, and said coldly, "Come find me when you decide to leave Master J." After saying that, he turned to leave.
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