ten

Speaking of which, Jianan really did not know how much he could drink, so he hesitated for a moment and said, "It's not bad."

The sky had completely darkened when Lu Yan finally found the time to say to Jian Nan: "You should go to the staff cafeteria to eat something first. There are a few dinner parties tonight, and I will take you to greet them."

Lu Yan was followed by several people, and she was quickly briefing them on official matters, only glancing at Jian Nan with her peripheral vision to signal her to wait a moment.

Xu Jianan shook his head: "No. Thank you."

Jianan has dined here several times, and at that time, she was unaware that this private room was not easily bookable. Unless one is a VIP client, even holding a large amount of cash would not guarantee a meal here

Shu Ling spoke clearly and with a well-organized manner. Her composure made Jia Nan, who knew nothing about mechanical electronics and intelligence, feel that this woman was full of charm

As they passed through the hotel lobby, the duty manager suddenly caught up with them and whispered something in Lu Yan's ear. Lu Yan frowned but stopped her steps: "Why didn't you say it earlier?" Yet her feet had already changed direction, heading towards the back door

Lu Yan has always been a person who speaks concisely and decisively. Jia Nan sat in the office, utterly confused, waiting for more than ten minutes, when the door to the general manager's office was pushed open.

Jianan was unsure whether this could be considered a compliment or sarcasm, but she instinctively sensed that there was no malice in the statement, so she smiled and said, "Just call me Jianan."

They chatted about trivial topics until they entered the office. Lu Yan took off her trench coat and asked the secretary, "Is yesterday's report ready?"

Lu Yan's gaze lingered on the computer screen, and the office was very quiet. Jia Nan waited silently for a moment before saying, "Manager Lu, is there anything I can do?" She added, "Not just sitting here looking at the materials."

Jianan subconsciously turned her head and saw a young woman standing beside her. She was dressed in a simple white shirt and silver-gray trousers, with a slender burgundy belt at her waist, and draped over her shoulders was a black-and-white houndstooth cashmere scarf—an outfit that exuded a sense of comfort and intellect

In the evening, Jianan, dragging an exceptionally weary body, was preparing to leave work. Just as she finished organizing her things, the phone beside her rang.

Miss, Miss, your mobile phone

Jianan was adjusting the projector and testing the microphone, not paying attention to the few people who entered through the side door

And she herself, having gone through all sorts of experiences in the past, truly resembles a colossal joke. Now, she merely hopes that time, like flowing sand, can gradually change all of this

She exited the bedroom without saying a word

Lu Yan rubbed her forehead and re-examined the seemingly delicate girl—Xu Yanhai's cherished one, Chen Suining's ex-girlfriend. After a long time, she finally said with a half-smile, "Miss Xu, you... have changed a lot"

She once naively believed that Shu Ling was the third party, even contemplating a mutual destruction; however, not long ago, when Chen Suining coerced her... she found herself questioning more than once, is it not truly herself who is the real third party...? She was forced to accommodate this man in bed, while his wife, who had just become pregnant, remained completely unaware of it all...

Jianan quietly approached Lu Yan's side and set down the cup

The secretary stood up: "I will deliver it to you right away"

Jianan quickly stepped back half a pace: "That's enough."

She had to quicken her pace in order to catch up with her

Jianan was taken aback

It must be said that the young lady Xu Jianan, whose resume is as blank as a sheet of white paper, has yet to learn how to refuse and negotiate. She hurriedly stood up, enduring the pain of her heels being scraped, and quickly made her way to Building G

Lu Yan's first glance was directed towards the host's seat, her gaze precisely locating the young man. She smiled and greeted him, saying: "Mr. Chen, I just found out you were dining here. I hope it's not too late to come over and offer a toast"

A sense of shame surged forth, accompanied by a resolute kind of regret. Xu Jianan's face suddenly lost all color, and she hurriedly tried to leave.

At 2:00 PM, Xu Jianan, who was supposed to leave for another venue, quietly stepped into the Platinum Hall with some difficulty in controlling herself

The elevator ascended directly to the seventeenth floor, where Shen Rong provided her with the password and keys, leading her into a well-furnished apartment: "You can stay here for the time being."

In the evening, Shen Rong drove to pick her up, and in just five minutes, he took her to a high-end community not far from the villa

Is Xu Jianan available? There is a meeting at the Platinum Hall in Building G this afternoon, and we are currently short-staffed. Can you come over immediately?

After a long wait, Jiana finally sat down for lunch and kicked off her painful high heels. Normally, she would complain that the sweet and sour ribs were too greasy, but this time she was genuinely hungry and devoured her meal almost ravenously, until her phone in her pocket started ringing

As she stepped out towards the elevator, she remembered that she had not yet changed the password for the electronic door lock. In a hurry, she turned back and, without a second thought, pressed a series of numbers. Once she finished entering them, the elevator doors opened just in time, and she hurriedly descended the stairs

"It is you." Shu Ling slightly curled her lips, seemingly surprised to see Xu Jianan. Regarding this former rumored girlfriend of her husband, Shu Ling did not show any particular emotion, only smiling and saying: "Miss Xu, hello"

Someone called her from behind, and she had to stop in her tracks, turning to look at the woman who quietly handed her the phone.

Now that we are truly face to face, the feelings deep within my heart... are too complex to describe

He seemed to have noticed her confusion and explained, "It is close to where you work, which is more convenient."

"Miss, may I use this area?" a young man's voice inquired politely

This time, the identity she stepped into was no longer that of a distinguished guest

The next day, the work start time was 9:00 AM. Jianan did not want to give Lu Yan the impression that she was merely going through the motions, so she got up early and walked to the villa

She answered the call; it was Lu Yan

He always thinks of her so thoughtfully, and Jian Nan often has the illusion that Shen Rong is like her own brother. He is silent and does not like to talk, but as long as he is there, she feels at ease

At this moment, she felt as if the sky had darkened, and her heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of inferiority

Jianan smiled and said, "Good morning, Manager Lu."

The staff canteen at Binhai Mountain Villa only offers soy milk, steamed buns, and congee. Most of the hall is filled with employees preparing for the morning shift or just finishing the night shift, chatting animatedly upon meeting. Although she does not know these colleagues, Jiana sits among them and suddenly finds this lively scene quite interesting. She slowly finishes her breakfast and, on her way to the office, happens to encounter Lu Yan, who has just parked her car and is walking briskly towards the administrative building

"No, it's very good," she smiled and said softly, "Thank you."

Although it is said that she is following up on the various meetings organized by the hotel, there are no clearly defined job responsibilities. However, while working, no one knows her identity, so it is only natural that Jianan takes on some miscellaneous errands.

In fact, everything has been arranged here, and she said, "I will just live here."

She responded with a somewhat awkward smile, took it over, and felt deep down that she was in such a predicament

Jianan nodded silently

The cold liquid slowly flowed down the throat into the stomach, and she felt a bit more invigorated. She then picked up a stack of unfinished documents to continue reading. Initially, she had the greatest aversion to looking at these numbers, reports, and data, but now, compelled to do so, she scanned through the lines. Although she could not make sense of it for the time being, she found it to be a good way to pass the time.

The dining area is located at Building H, next to the back garden

With a soft click, the apartment fell silent

During meals, generally speaking, if there are distinguished guests, it is necessary to greet them and offer a toast. Lu Yan said while walking, "This is more common during dinner. So in the future, after work every day, you should not be in a hurry to leave. In the hotel industry, socializing is indispensable."

That's good. Shen Rong stood up, although somewhat awkwardly, it was evident that she was very happy. "I have some matters to attend to tonight. You... will you stay here tonight, or..."

The silver clock on the wall ticked away seconds and minutes as Jianan walked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. It was packed with food and drinks, including several portions of prepared meals that could be heated in the microwave and eaten. However, she did not feel hungry, so she only took a can of coffee and walked back to her bedroom

She stood to one side of the side door, observing that the conference room, which could accommodate one hundred people, was filled to capacity. Meanwhile, the woman at the front was calmly explaining something—terms that Jian Nan had never even heard of. She squinted her eyes and gazed at the enormous screen.

"Um, could you make a cup of flower tea for Manager Lu?" The secretary did not lift her head.

Very well, wait for me in the office. We will have dinner together in the evening

Not yet

"So what is the most exhausting thing?" she blurted out instinctively

Be smart during social gatherings; if you can take a sip, never drink half a glass. Of course, some guests prefer that you drink it all in one go, so do not be too aloof. I will hand over the information of VIP guests to you later. " She advised her softly, "Alright, let's go in together.

Jianan surveyed the apartment, which was neither large nor small; although it was not luxurious, it was arranged very warmly. She pushed open the door to the bedroom and found the pattern of the bed sheets very familiar. After a moment of surprise, she recalled that it was the same set from her home. Presumably, Shen Rong was aware of her preference for that particular bedding and had asked the housekeeper to replace it with the one from her home.

1:30 PM

After a period of chaos and turmoil, Jianan finally asked the secretary: "Can I help?"

"Hi, good morning." A trace of surprise crossed her face upon seeing Jianan

Shu Ling

The door of the private room opened silently

... ... good

Shen Rong felt a bit nervous: "What? Don't you like it? Then I might as well take you home."

In fact, work is not the most arduous. Lu Yan suddenly sighed softly, and Jia Nan, illuminated by the roadside lights, unexpectedly discovered... This woman, who appeared radiant and was a dynamic and capable leader, actually had a subtle wrinkle creeping out at the corner of her eye.

The temples throbbed suddenly, and Jianan unconsciously turned to the side, wanting to leave quietly. She did not wish to see this woman—though even she herself did not know whether this woman still remembered her.

She had to admit that Chen Suining's eye for selecting a wife, as he himself stated, was indeed exceptional

What is the matter? Is there a problem? Lu Yan lowered her head and swiftly signed her name on the document

She seemed to be entranced, listening for a long time before slowly withdrawing.

It was not until late at night, with the coffee already finished, that she went to bed.

The staff cafeteria only had some leftover scraps, and Jianan reluctantly ate a little to fill his stomach before following Lu Yan to Building H

"Senior sister," the young man said as he reached out to insert the USB drive, "Let me give it a try"

Lu Yan smiled faintly: "You will know soon."

The back door connects to a pond in the garden, where starlight floats on the water's surface, accentuating the scattered duckweed, creating an exceptionally beautiful scene. They walked through a wooden corridor and arrived at the entrance of the most luxurious lotus suite in the villa.

Lu Yan entered Building H with Jia Nan, and the duty manager handed her a list. She glanced at it and simply said, "Go to the second floor."

The Platinum Hall is the largest and most prestigious conference room in the entire resort.

Before closing the door, Shen Rong did not forget to remind, "Remember to change the password for the door lock."

Lu Yan took the tall wine glass handed to her by the waiter, the deep purple liquid swaying inside. She glanced at Jian Nan and asked, "Can you drink?"

Lu Yan asked her while walking, "How is it going? Is it hard?"

Jianan, have you finished work?

She shook her head and said it was fine

The secretary knocked on the door, and Lu Yan simply said: "This week, you will follow up on the hotel meeting"