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Ling Qianfan picked up the phone from the coffee table and saw Beifei shaking her head like a rattle drum, feeling a bit surprised. Upon seeing Fang Feijin's name displayed on the phone, he quickly stood up and walked aside to answer the call: "Feijin, is there something wrong?"

Um... Is there any problem

Ling Qianfan chuckled softly and responded with a sound of acknowledgment, slightly turning to the side. Beifei was busily clattering as she tidied up the bowls and chopsticks on the coffee table, rushing into the kitchen to fill a container with water for rinsing, then coming back out with a damp cloth to wipe the coffee table, organizing the sofa, bustling about energetically, resembling a little bandit.

Who taught you to make noodles like this

She stared straight ahead without daring to turn her face to look at Ling Qianfan's reaction: "Ling Shao, the villa you bought in Wucheng is in Xinhuyuan, right?"

After a moment of silence, he spoke again: "However, Sheng Suibo does not have a very good reputation. When I was coming over just now, I heard at the front desk that he had booked a suite on the seventh floor"

Oh, it's nothing much. I saw you running off in the middle of the game, so I called to check if there was anything urgent regarding your company

With Ling Qianfan in charge, Sheng Suibo naturally found it difficult to make things hard for her. It was regrettable that the familiar duck that was almost in hand flew away just like that, but what was even more regrettable was the missed opportunity to establish a good relationship with Ling Qianfan.

She gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, stealing glances at Ling Qianfan from the side. Being good-looking certainly has its advantages, even the gesture of rubbing her brow was so enchanting

Beifina nodded in confusion, following him through the door, and timidly said: "Young Master Ling, I must declare in advance that I truly did not mean to. I had no idea you would suddenly appear in Jiuquan, and even less that you would drink that cup from Scorpio Palace—had I known, even if it contained poison, I would never have let you touch a single drop!"

No, I will explain it to you later. You can do as you please, but please do not lose your temper now. I just obtained my driver's license last year, and I have never been on the road before

It is not a big deal; those people just enjoy making a fuss over nothing

Without a word, Beifei started the sports car and sped away. The distance was not far, and with the excellent performance of the car, they arrived at Xinhuyuan in less than fifteen minutes. Ling Qianfan smiled the entire way, showing no dissatisfaction with Beifei's unusual behavior. Beifei felt a moment of relief, yet was also worried that this was the calm before the storm. After parking the car, Ling Qianfan opened the fingerprint lock on the door and turned to ask Beifei: "Shall we go up and sit for a while?"

Unexpectedly, Ling Qianfan stared blankly at the bowl of noodles, his expression suddenly becoming very strange. Bei Fei looked at him with suspicion for a long time, and seeing him lost in thought and speechless, she waved her hand in front of him and asked, "Young Master Ling, aren't you hungry?"

Oh... how to say it

The somewhat serious interrogation immediately pulled Beifei back from her infatuation. Observing the expressions and demeanor, she noticed that Ling Qianfan did not seem too angry, which eased her mind a little. She smiled and said, "Who told him to be so arrogant, barking orders at us just because he owns a few hotels!"

Beifiwei was somewhat pleased: "I am not afraid at all. In the past, we were the ones who sought him out, but from now on, it will be him seeking us out!"

Beifei suddenly slammed on the brakes, and Ling Qianfan, despite fastening his seatbelt, was propelled slightly forward by inertia. Beifei looked at him in astonishment: "Ling Shao... what does Ling Shao mean..."

Ling Qianfan asked softly, his gaze seemingly carrying an indescribable emotion—Beifei was bewildered, yet she felt that his gaze was not directed at her, but rather passed through her, landing beyond the passage of time.

Beifei chuckled twice, putting on a face full of ingratiating smiles, bowing his head and hunching his shoulders in a posture of submission, occasionally glancing up to steal a look at his reaction: "It's not a sleeping pill, it's... the kind that treats obstruction, I heard it will take effect within an hour"

Ling Qianfan's eternally unchanging peach blossom face finally cracked into a smile, and after being frozen for five seconds, he asked in disbelief: "Laxative?"

Ling Qianfan gently pressed his forehead and smiled slightly, saying, "It's adjusted quite well"

In fact, one inevitably encounters such situations at work; bosses always prioritize their interests, who would care about the lives of their subordinates? She unconsciously sighed. This yet-to-be-appointed superior had previously only existed in her mind as the flashy face on the cover of gossip magazines, but unexpectedly, there was still some warmth in him... Amidst a slight sense of emotion, she recalled the industry's evaluation of Ling Qianfan, stating that he was versatile and skillful, and those who followed him were utterly devoted—implying that he might buy people's hearts? She unconsciously sighed again. This yet-to-be-appointed superior had previously only existed in her mind as the flashy face on the cover of gossip magazines, but unexpectedly, there was still some warmth in him... Amidst a slight sense of emotion, she recalled the industry's evaluation of Ling Qianfan, stating that he was versatile and skillful, and those who followed him were utterly devoted—implying that he might buy people's hearts? If this is what it means to win people's hearts, Beifei thought, perhaps she would also wholeheartedly dedicate herself to such a boss.

Ling Qianfan, upon hearing her admit to this matter, could not help but feel surprised. He shook his head and laughed self-deprecatingly, saying: "I thought you were working so hard to earn yourself an Outstanding Employee Award... Aren't you afraid of offending Sheng Suibo?"

He furrowed his brows and focused intently, his expression quite serious. After a brief moment of surprise, Beifei bit her lip to stifle her laughter, nearly causing herself internal injury. Only then did Ling Qianfan break into a hearty laugh. Beifei found herself somewhat taken aback by his uninhibited laughter; she had only seen his eternally gentle smile in the media before and had never witnessed him laugh so freely. His inherent charm was already impressive, and combined with a hint of... rebellious spirit, it was truly...

Beifei turned her head and threw a flattering smile at Ling Qianfan, trying hard to suppress the fluttering of her heart caused by seeing a handsome guy: "Ling Shao, you don't mind, do you?"

Clearly a question, yet the tone was so assertive. Beifei's eyes rolled around, and she couldn't help but doubt whether Ling Qianfan's attitude towards women was truly so tolerant and gentle to an outrageous extent. Could it be... she thought to herself, her suspicious gaze revealing everything. Ling Qianfan smiled again: "Aren't you looking for me for something?"

The barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes; today I am specifically going to teach him a lesson, making him understand that those who often walk by the river will inevitably get their shoes wet! I have neither power nor influence, and if I lose my courage as well, won't I be swallowed whole by him, skin and bones?

It is a blessing, not a curse; if it is a curse, it cannot be avoided. Her punishment can wait until Ling Qianfan settles accounts with her later. The urgent matter at hand is to quickly take Ling Qianfan away

As a frequent cover star of gossip magazines like Ling Qianfan, he would not outright refuse a lady in such an undignified manner. Indeed, he smiled warmly and calmly, standing up in a most gentlemanly fashion to help her with her bag. After bidding farewell to Sheng Suibo, Beifei followed closely behind him, pondering how to confess and seek leniency all the way to the parking lot, when she suddenly heard Ling Qianfan ask: "Do you have something you want to discuss with me privately?"

She speaks simply on the surface, yet deep down she knows that today is a risky gamble. What she is betting on is merely Sheng Suibo's vanity; if she stubbornly refuses to take responsibility and shifts the blame to the Jiuyuan Business Center, Sheng Suibo cannot do anything to her. Nowadays, who in the hotel industry does not have some skills? Moreover, Jiuyuan is pursuing a high-end business route, and Sheng Suibo would not go so far as to offend Jiuyuan's owner just for the sake of a woman.

Ling Qianfan was momentarily taken aback, yet did not appear particularly surprised. After opening the security door inside and changing his shoes, he picked up a pair of slippers for her and half-jokingly asked, "Do you know that Sheng Suibo has a bad reputation, so he added sleeping pills?" He pressed his head and smiled slightly, saying, "No wonder my head feels a bit dizzy"

Ling Qianfan seemed to awaken from a dream, awkwardly tugging at the corners of his mouth: "Have I gone too far?" He lifted the bowl, lightly inhaling the fragrant aroma wafting from the freshly ground sesame oil, appearing to relish it immensely. Yet, there was a subtle furrow in his brow, accompanied by a look of deep yearning and longing—an expression that suggested this was not merely a bowl of clear noodle soup, but rather some exquisite brew from the Jade Pool, a divine elixir.

Do you still know how to mix cocktails

Beifei noticed that his tone was rather weak, so she served him another bowl of noodles. Ling Qianfan slowly ate the noodles while listening to her say: "In the past, the manager was reluctant to use family connections, so our options were limited, and there weren't many hotels we could collaborate with. However, since last year, we have had quite a few potential partners to choose from. At that time, the company was interested in Shengshi for its chain operations, which is why we wanted to sign a contract. This way, as the scale of Shengshi's chain expands, our scope for collaboration can also increase. Now it's different; Mr. Ling, your family also owns several hotels. The benefits should stay within the family, and we now have many options. Why should we ask them to do things for us?"

Uh... it's still the special effects. Beifei bowed and apologized, saying: "Ling Shao, I swear I didn't do it on purpose. Last year, when President Sheng signed the contract, he had a lot of complaints about me. This year, he specifically requested me to sign the contract, so I knew there was no way I could escape unscathed. " As she apologized, she glanced around—if the handsome guy were to become furious, she could only clear her name by dying. Should she crash into a wall or jump out of the window?

Ling Qianfan nodded repeatedly, his eyes showing a hint of approval: "If I had known you had such a good plan, I really shouldn't have drunk that cup of wine today." He furrowed his brows as if deep in thought, and after a while, he leaned back slightly, gesturing to his own belly as he seriously said to Beifei, "You say that Sheng Suibo has such a big belly; if he were to take those laxatives, wouldn't his figure improve? Then wouldn't you be doing him a great favor?"

Ling Qianfan let out a sound of acknowledgment, nodded slightly, and then lowered his head again. Shortly after, he began to devour the food voraciously, finishing an entire large bowl of noodles in less than two minutes.

Of course, human life is of utmost importance

Beifi was utterly captivated by the scene of him sweeping through like a whirlwind, nearly drooling in admiration

It was within her expectations that Sheng Suibo would book a room, and he specifically called for Beifei to come over; how could she not understand his intentions? ... But ... ... Could it be that ... ... Ling Qianfan's eyes unconsciously lowered, the color faint: "It's always wise to be a bit more cautious. I happened to pass by and heard that someone from Fangyuan Tiandi was discussing a contract with Sheng Suibo. I had a brief acquaintance with Sheng Suibo at a real estate forum before and heard some rumors. Besides, I have some connections with General Fang," he explained briefly, his tone light: "It's always wise to be a bit more cautious. I happened to pass by and heard that someone from Fangyuan Tiandi was discussing a contract with Sheng Suibo. I had a brief acquaintance with Sheng Suibo at a real estate forum before and heard some rumors. Besides, I have some connections with General Fang," he added with a smile, raising his eyebrows, "Aren't you supposed to be signing a contract with Sheng Suibo? What urgent matter brings you out?"

Although surprised at heart, Beifei honestly replied: "No one taught me, I just fiddled around myself and thought this way tastes good."

Beifi snatched the car keys from his hand, pushed him into the passenger seat, fumbled to fasten his seatbelt, and with a whirlwind motion started the sports car—everyone says Ling Qianfan cherishes his car like his life, and now this rookie was driving his red Ferrari recklessly; Ling Qianfan must be thinking of killing her!

After going back and forth to the bathroom three or four times, Ling Qianfan was nearly exhausted, slumped on the sofa, weakly sipping hot tea. Beifei was carefully attending to him, serving tea, pouring water, and offering snacks. It was estimated that if Ling Qianfan were not incapacitated by diarrhea, he would have surely torn her apart. The housekeeper Ling Qianfan hired had left plenty of fresh vegetables and noodles in the refrigerator. Taking advantage of his trips to the bathroom, Beifei cooked a bowl of clear soup noodles and placed it on the coffee table in front of the sofa, her face still wearing a flattering smile: "Ling Shao, please make do with this and have a bowl of noodles to fill your stomach, okay?"

At that moment, the ringtone of the phone rang inappropriately, and Beifei shook her head vigorously, saying, "Tsk tsk tsk, have you never seen a handsome guy? The word 'lust' is a knife above the character, just take a look, just take a look!

What will happen to your contract

Cooking noodles is quite simple, with three or two pieces of seaweed, six or seven dried shrimp, and four or five pieces of red chili pepper. It is straightforward, and this is the only skill she has relied on for many years. I wonder if the handsome guy will find this bowl of clear soup noodles too ordinary

"However, I assure you that it is merely a laxative and will absolutely not cause any harm to the body..." she murmured softly, recalling the side effects of the medicine she had purchased at noon. Before her words had finished, Ling Qianfan had already dashed towards the bathroom at a sprinting speed.

Beifei was taken aback, almost steering in the wrong direction. After regaining her composure, she replied: "Yes."

You actually gave Sheng Suibo a laxative

It seems that the human tragedy of offending her future boss has not occurred, and Beifei let out a long sigh of relief. The sense of satisfaction from secretly plotting against Sheng Suibo surged again, but she soon recalled that the final victim of this laxative would be Ling Qianfan, causing her arrogance to diminish somewhat. Although Ling Qianfan was caught in this by accident, his guidance along the way showed that he had good intentions.

Boss Fang Feijin is the young master of Fangyuan Industrial. Five years ago, he suddenly moved to Wucheng, a remote place, to carve out a new territory for himself, although the name still retains the characters "Fangyuan" as a formality. There are rumors that he has a strained relationship with his father, as Fangyuan Industrial clearly has hotel operations under its umbrella, yet Fang Feijin tries to avoid any contact with them. It is said that Ling Qianfan has a connection with Fang Feijin, and the underlying reasons are naturally clearer to her, so there is no need for her to elaborate.

Ling Qianfan's eyes sparkled with laughter, her lips curved slightly, yet concealed a sharp cunning that left her with nowhere to hide. Regardless, it was a matter of life and death. Bei Feiang raised her head and forced a smile, saying: "Young Master Ling, which do you think is more important, a car or a life?"

With her hands behind her back, she skillfully pressed a few keys to activate the MP3 function. After the ringtone sounded, she smiled charmingly and stepped aside to pretend to answer the phone. Two minutes later, she returned with a beaming smile: "Ling Shao, just now, General Fang called me. He heard you were here and said he has something urgent to discuss with you. Coincidentally, I also need to go see him about something. Ling Shao, would it be convenient for me to catch a ride with you?" She then shyly nodded towards Sheng Suibo: "General Sheng, I’m really sorry. I’ll leave the contract with you for now. Once it’s signed, could you give me a call? I’ll have my colleague come to pick it up, is that alright?"

Oh... that's good. By the way, I just made a call to Shengshi, and the person there said that Sheng Suibo returned very early this afternoon, and the signed contract has also been sent over. I just said you are worrying for nothing; even if Sheng Suibo is a lecherous ghost, he wouldn't be interested in someone like Beifei with that little hedgehog hairstyle... By the way, that last game was the closest you've ever been to 147, opportunities are fleeting and do not come again... By the way, that last game was the closest you've ever been to 147, opportunities are fleeting and do not come again...

Beifei couldn't stop in time and almost bumped into Ling Qianfan. However, upon seeing Ling Qianfan's warm brows and gentle eyes, with a slight smile at the corners of his lips, he said, "I was playing snooker with General Manager Fang thirty minutes ago, so he shouldn't have anything urgent to find me for."