Chapter 6, The Director's Free Lunch

I have arrived. " He Weining's voice quickly regained its steadiness

All of this is due to He Weining

These words detonated in her mind like heavy bombs, bombarding her self-esteem with a "crackling" sound. Liang Xiao was so furious that blood rushed to her head; she pressed the left mouse button forcefully and decisively exited the channel

Before He Weining got out of the car, Liang Xiaodi intended to give him her share of the fare, but she was stopped by an irresistible gaze from him

Liang Xiaodi gasped for breath, wearing a look of surprise as if to say, "Isn't that enough?" He Weining put down the food bag and turned around to put on his coat

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and Liang Xiaodi looked at Xiao Yunfei with a guilty conscience, stammering to explain: "Ah, well, I arrived early this morning, so I just helped Director He with the cleaning!"

Girl, your boyfriend is quite a handsome man

Uncertain how much time had passed, a voice sounded behind her: "Are you still here?"

Another moment of silence

"Director He, have you had a lot to drink?" After much contemplation, Liang Xiaodi finally spoke up

Where do you think that person who broke your window came from? It's quite baffling that they suddenly became a disciple of Qie Ge!

What did you say, Master

Really? Xiao Yunfei glanced towards the door and quietly reminded, "He does not like others casually entering his office"

The driver master pulled Liang Xiaodi, who was immersed in the earlier scene, back with a single sentence

Liang Xiaodi stopped in her tracks, unable to resist turning back, and found He Weining gazing at her. In that fleeting moment of eye contact, Liang Xiaodi's heart skipped a beat. Blushing, she immediately made a gesture of compliance and dashed out like a rocket

Due to the heavy responsibilities she bore, Liang Xiaodi spent the entire afternoon eagerly awaiting He Weining's return, but by the time the sun set and darkness fell, she was left alone in the entire office.

After enhancing her newly acquired equipment, she ran to the test dummy to assess her attack power. To her surprise, the results were astonishing; her attack power had doubled!

Is lunch delicious? He Weining seemed to have woken up a bit and turned to look at Liang Xiaodi

"So you are the Snail Girl," He Weining said with a smile, placing the coffee cup on the table and extending his hand to Liang Xiaodi. Liang Xiaodi did not expect him to appear at this moment, and was momentarily taken aback, awkwardly extending her hand, which he then pulled up.

Liang Xiaodi covered her rumbling stomach and swallowed: "I am on a diet"

Upon seeing the person, Liang Xiaodi immediately recognized Group Leader Liu Yiqing, whom she was not usually familiar with, and promptly put down her chopsticks to respond: "He went out to eat..."

In the taxi, apart from the driver, there were only the two of them. The tall He Weining was curled up in the back seat, looking somewhat unwell, and with the added influence of alcohol, he involuntarily leaned towards Liang Xiaodi. The petite Liang Xiaodi sat beside him, feeling his breath, her heart racing like a startled deer, tense to the point of being stiff all over. She couldn't help but recall her high school days when she had a crush on a boy from the neighboring class; Song Yan had scolded her for having the heart of a thief but lacking the courage. At that time, she strongly disagreed, but now, she truly felt that Song Yan's words were indeed pearls of wisdom.

He Weining raised an eyebrow and said with great interest, "It is very clean, but my things are completely in disarray. I came here so early today just to see who is responsible for this good deed"

Then he told me where he usually keeps his things. From what he said, it seemed he tacitly allowed me to help clean the office... She looked at Xiao Yunfei with unease

If it were a usual day, Liang Xiaodi would absolutely not seek out hardship for herself in their absence. However, today is different; this is a great opportunity for her to prove herself! Therefore, she did not hesitate at all and promptly agreed: "Alright!"

She really is a Charlie's Angel ... He Weining couldn't help but laugh out loud

As the saying goes, problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all. However, the issue is that she has no money...! ... She is filled with resentment towards these unscrupulous merchants; why don't they just resort to robbery instead! Alas, there is only one way left now

The kite is meant to give face to the song!

"You can handle it as you see fit." He Weining turned to face the computer

How can they speak of themselves like this behind their backs? Clearly, it was the kite that invited them to join the group!

Oh no, I want to eat sushi, rice noodles, and shrimp dumplings with bread. What should I do

Well, his desk looks very tidy today

At that moment, Liu Yiqing, the leader of the original art team, hurriedly walked into the office. After scanning the room, he went straight to Liang Xiaodi and asked, "Where is Director He?"

Liang Xiaodi suddenly sat up straight, determined not to be seen as a joke by them! Since they think she is weak, she will become sharp and show them what she is capable of!

The client just called and asked me to go out for a meal

Xiao Yunfei stuck out her tongue and lowered her voice to ask: "Have you been buying too many clothes lately? Or have you been spending money on your boyfriend?"

I eat! Liang Xiaodi excitedly pounced on the food

The sudden voice in Liang Xiaodi's mind left her momentarily stunned. In fact, all of this was because of her master... Feeling increasingly frustrated, she leaned weakly against the back of the chair, her gaze blankly fixed on the ceiling, overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness that was particularly stifling. In reality, her performance was not that poor; it was just that there were too many unexpected situations that day, coupled with her unfamiliarity with that particular instance, which ultimately led to this regrettable incident that became a topic of gossip.

It is exactly 7:30 now. Liang Xiaodi is holding the mop and broom she brought back from the bathroom, ready to start working

The message was sent but seemed to sink like a stone into the sea. Liang Xiaodi, feeling bored, played on the computer for a while. As drowsiness washed over her, she unknowingly leaned on the table and fell asleep.

I apologize for keeping you waiting for so long His gaze swept over the sketches on the table, and his heart felt a wave of tenderness

Five minutes later, she pushed open the door to He Weining's office, panting, only to find him calmly sipping coffee.

Upon seeing this result, Liang Xiaodi felt as if a spring breeze had come overnight, with thousands of pear trees in full bloom

Xiao Yunfei pushed the door open and entered, only to see Liang Xiaodi, momentarily taken aback

The sudden sound startled Liang Xiaodi, causing her to sit down on the ground with a gasp. She stared wide-eyed at the suddenly appearing He Weining, momentarily forgetting how to speak

Oh, delicious

Liu Yiqing felt immensely grateful upon hearing her words

When Liang Xiaodi arrived at the restaurant, Xiao Yunfei had already eaten most of her meal

Did not say ... ...

Time flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it is already lunchtime. Xiao Yunfei, as usual, pulls Liang Xiaodi to the company cafeteria for a meal. However, Liang Xiaodi, who usually shows great enthusiasm at the mention of food, now sits listlessly in her seat, motionless.

He Weining took out his wallet, placed a 100 yuan note on the table, and instructed, "Please help me buy a few lunches."

Be careful yourself. Having said that, He Weining patted Liang Xiaodi's head and gave her a gentle smile

Changing clothes, washing her face and brushing her teeth, having breakfast, grabbing her bag and rushing out the door to catch the subway, although it is a daily routine, she is happier than before and has more anticipation now

Liang Xiaodi paused for a moment, opened YY Voice, and entered the guild channel

However, why did Feng Zheng invite me to join the gang?

The laughter of two young women faded at the elevator door as He Weining turned the corner from the staircase. He tossed the documents in his hand onto the office desk, picked up his work phone, scrolled to a number, and lightly tapped the screen to dial.

No, no, I never borrow money from others, I appreciate your kindness!

Upon descending the stairs, she finally understood the meaning of "taking a taxi together" as mentioned by He Weining

He Weining, slightly tipsy, nodded and said: "I can't drive today, let's go downstairs and take a taxi together"

You are back!

Liang Xiaodi lowered her head to play with her fingers, and after much effort, she thought of an interesting topic. When she turned her head to look, she found He Weining unexpectedly leaning against the window, exhausted and asleep. It seemed that he was truly tired. Under the dim yellow light, his handsome profile was faintly visible, and Liang Xiaodi couldn't help but lean closer. His sleeping face was as tranquil as his character, with long eyelashes that seemed unreal, and his thin lips slightly pursed, evoking an impulse to kiss them.

Looking into Liang Xiaodi's big, watery eyes, Xiao Yunfei conceded: "Alright, alright, you are truly stubborn"

For her, this was akin to being besieged on all sides. After much contemplation, Liang Xiaodi shared this matter with Xing Qige, as this opportunity had been fought for by her master. Upon learning this news, Xing Qige reassured her to relax, stating that once the network was restored, she could still join everyone in the dungeon. With this answer, Liang Xiaodi's anxious heart was finally at ease. Taking advantage of the network outage, she seriously contemplated the matter concerning He Weining. Approaching Lou Qianjing in the game did not seem to be a viable strategy, as Lou Qianjing had never shown her any special feelings over such a long time. It appeared that she could only start anew and strictly implement the strategy of surrounding the city from the countryside to gradually win He Weining's heart.

Liang Xiaodi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the city shrouded in dark clouds and moisture, and couldn't help but smile—how fortunate she was; had she arrived a little later, she might have been drenched like a drowned rat. At that point, not only would she be unable to help He Weining with the cleaning, but the vast office would likely be left dirty with her footprints.

Liang Xiaodi put down the mop, squatted down in front of the desk, and began to study the carpet intently. So focused was she that she did not notice the door behind her had already been pushed open. A pair of clean leather shoes suddenly appeared in Liang Xiaodi's line of sight, followed by a gentle male voice saying: "That carpet has been thrown away."

Liu Yiqing, feeling anxious, placed a roll of sketches on Liang Xiaodi's desk and said earnestly: "Could you do me a favor? Today is the submission deadline, and I originally thought I could submit it on time, but unexpectedly he left, and I have matters at home that require me to take leave this afternoon. Could you help me deliver the sketches to him?"

I don't have a boyfriend..." Liang Xiaodi lowered her head

Then what? Xiao Yunfei grasped her wrist

"If you are not going to eat it, then give it to someone else." He Weining squinted his eyes slightly

Liang Xiaodi picked up the money on the table and asked, "What do you want to buy?"

I don't know, anyway he said to buy a few more! Liang Xiaodi put the last sushi into the bag

Ah?

Boyfriend

This was her first time taking the initiative to call him. It would be impossible to say she wasn't nervous, but after waiting for a long time, surprisingly, no one answered on the other end. She tried a few more times, yet she still couldn't get through

As she looked on, her face inescapably drew closer and closer... At that moment, the driver shouted in a loud voice: "Young man, wake up, we have arrived!"

He has obsessive-compulsive disorder! Xiao Yunfei lowered her voice, her expression exaggerated, "I used to help him clean, but he was extremely picky!"

Have you remembered the order in which the items are arranged?" He Weining did not look at her, but instead went straight back to his seat

Liang Xiaodi's eyes were filled with panic, and her cheeks were flushed: "I-I am sorry"

Really ... ... is that true? Liang Xiaodi's eyes sparkled, immediately revealing her true nature as a foodie

The cause of the matter is as follows

Liang Xiaodi was clearly still in shock, looking at him in a dazed and confused manner

Hmm! Liang Xiaodi nodded her head like a rattle drum

Haha! You look just like a starving ghost now!

It is like this, the last time I helped someone deliver blueprints, I accidentally made his office dirty. I feel particularly guilty about it, and since he currently has no assistant to help clean the office, I thought I might as well help him clean it whenever I have the time

That is good. He Weining nodded and casually asked, "Have you eaten enough?"

I invite you to dinner! I remember that I borrowed 50 yuan from you last time and have not returned it yet

These words made Liang Xiaodi's heart bloom with joy, and she patted the driver's shoulder, unable to contain her happiness as she said: "Master, you truly have an eye for talent!"

Oh? That pot of flowers looks much better than it did a few days ago

Are you here to play the game? Send a secret message to the kite.

Well, there are not enough people, and both Ge and Qianjing are not here

After not logging in for a full 5 days, she was somewhat impatient and immediately logged into the game upon opening her computer. The character in a pink tulle dress on the screen was still standing dazedly on the streets of Luoyang, just like 5 days ago. She habitually opened her friend list, only to find that the names of Xing Qian Ge and Lou Qian Jing were both grayed out.

That day, she caused our team to fail multiple times, and my equipment was damaged. I hope she doesn't show up today; I am nearly out of money to repair my gear

Director He asked me to return, stating that there is something he needs me to do

When I arrived at the company, it happened to be pouring rain in the sky

Not acceptable

Liang Xiaodi pouted, so eager for herself to buy it, but in the end, she didn't eat it, causing her to miss out on a bowl of oil-splashed noodles... He Weining saw through her little thoughts but remained nonchalant on the surface: "You can handle these food matters yourself."

There are not many people left in the office, and Xiao Yunfei couldn't help but urge, "If we don't leave soon, there won't be any good food left!"

He Weining put down his cup and glanced at her: "Are you done eating?"

She turned around and smiled as she surveyed He Weining's office. Today marked her 5th day of cleaning. Of course, He Weining was unaware of this.

This is her design for the company's new logo design competition. If she cannot submit it today, all her efforts during this period will have been in vain

Looking at the clock, Liang Xiaodi felt a bit anxious. At this moment, He Weining should not be back. But if she just left like this, what would happen to Liu Yiqing's painting? If it were left unattended like this, wouldn't that be harming someone? Liang Xiaodi helplessly took out her phone.

"Alright, alright! No matter what, not eating is absolutely out of the question. I have money here, so let me lend it to you first!" Xiao Yunfei reached for her bag, but was stopped by Liang Xiao.

Really? Xiao Yunfei's gaze became sharp, causing Liang Xiaodi's heart to race.

Looking at the dazzling 100,000 gold coins in the package, she felt a deep pain in her heart, speechless and with tears streaming down her face. This month's pocket money had decreased significantly, and calculating with her fingers, she realized that the payday was still quite far away

Look at how clumsy she was that day; the kite actually let her join the group, which really lowers the standard of our group. I simply cannot understand it

"You eat first, I will go back for a moment!" After saying this, Liang Xiaodi picked up her bag and ran off

Liang Xiaodi stared blankly at her phone, then glanced at the large bowl of oil-splashed noodles in front of her that she had not yet had the chance to eat, her lips twitching slightly

It is one thing that Lou Qianjing is not present, but is Master also not here?

He Weining suddenly opened his eyes, causing Liang Xiaodi to be so startled that she leaned back violently, resulting in a loud "bang" as her head hit the car window. Upon seeing this, He Weining frowned slightly, but soon a hint of an intriguing smile appeared at the corners of his lips. Liang Xiaodi's face suddenly flushed, and she wished to find a hole in the ground to hide in.

First, she decided to start with He Weining's life

Just hand the things over to you! Liang Xiaodi rubbed her somewhat stiff arms, with traces of sleep still visible on her cheeks

For him, even if it meant waking up a few hours earlier, she felt very happy. His coffee cup was washed by herself, his desk was cleaned by herself, his Clivia was watered by herself, and his documents were arranged by herself. Liang Xiaodi took a deep breath, hmm, even the air in the office carried the scent of her gardenia perfume!

"However, one must eat!" Xiao Yunfei placed her hands on her hips, resembling a cute bear. Suddenly, her eyes darted, and she grabbed Liang Xiaodi, pulling her towards the door.

When will you return

Although life is difficult, Liang Xiaodi's mood has improved significantly, because she has discovered that there are still people who care about her in this unfamiliar city

No," Liang Xiaodi replied blankly

In fact, I just happened to come here so early today, and I took the opportunity to tidy up a bit... Liang Xiaodi chuckled awkwardly

I said, you are truly fortunate to have such a handsome boyfriend

What are you doing

If there were a hole in front of her, she would certainly dive in without hesitation. She vowed never to do such presumptuous things again! He Weining, seeing her blushing face, smiled with a hint of meaning, pointed to the pot of Clivia on the table, and said: "This pot of flowers has always been placed on the left side"

From now on, I will trouble you with the cleanliness of my office, Liang Xiaodi. " After saying this, He Weining raised his head and broke into a broad smile

Hahaha! Go sell your underwear and you'll have money!

Well, saving money is always a good thing

"Please stop mocking me..." Liang Xiaodi sighed

Because of this matter, Liang Xiaodi's mood has been excellent all day. Good things followed one after another. After work, when she returned home, she found that the internet at home had been repaired.

At that moment, a notification came from the guild channel, indicating that the guild leader, Feng Zhen, had logged in. Liang Xiaodi recalled the guild members who had spoken ill of her behind her back, and immediately "sat up in shock from her dying illness," rushing to the trading hall to buy equipment

Liang Xiaodi patted his chest and said, "Leave it to me, as soon as he returns, I will give it to him!"

"I have come to deliver the documents," said Xiao Yunfei as she placed a stack of files on He Weining's desk

I need to go back immediately, he said to do it as soon as possible! Goodbye!" After saying this, Liang Xiaodi hurriedly left the restaurant, while Xiao Yunfei watched her retreating figure, lost in thought

It turns out that I inadvertently caused more trouble for myself

After much contemplation, Liang Xiaodi had no choice but to send a message to He Weining, informing him of the matter and expressing that she would be waiting for him at the company, insisting on personally handing over the draft to him, as this competition was of great significance

Do not laugh, do not laugh! Xiao Yunfei's expression is serious

Just returned. He Weining, who usually exudes a fragrance like orchids, now carries a hint of alcohol on him. The bright light of the incandescent lamp shines on his face, reflecting a slight flush. His obsidian-like eyes are fixed on Liang Xiaodi, and this gaze gives her a sensation akin to an electric shock.

Liang Xiaodi watched his tall figure disappear into the night through the car window, and at no other moment did she feel happier than she does now

Hmm... He Weining rubbed his head and said, "I don't often drink alcohol"

Since Assistant Xia Xia left, no one has been specifically responsible for organizing He Weining's office. Considering that He Weining is extremely busy, she arrives at the company an hour early every morning to clean his office meticulously, leaving quietly before everyone else arrives.

After finishing the dungeon that day, the internet at home unexpectedly went down. Liang Xiaodi made countless calls to the landlord, but none were answered. She became anxious; having only played for one day, she couldn't afford to miss the next day. How would she interact with the guild members after this? There was a chance that Fengzheng would give her spot to someone else, and that Muying Chuiyue would definitely seize the opportunity to make things difficult for her

Liang Xiaodi opened her bleary eyes, resembling a rabbit that had not yet woken up. Upon seeing He Weining standing in front of her, she suddenly sat up straight.

"What? No money for food!" Xiao Yunfei's loud voice echoed through the spacious office. Seeing the few colleagues passing by, Liang Xiaodi hurriedly shushed, "Lower your voice, this is so embarrassing for me!"

It must be said that running dungeons is truly a physically demanding task. If it weren't for setting 5 alarms, Liang Xiaodi might have been late again. In excruciating pain, she crawled out of her warm bed, groggily pulled open the curtains, and the morning sunlight spilled onto her face. She stretched widely—a beautiful day has begun

The guild channel gathered a dozen people, who were chattering away. Liang Xiaodi glanced around and found that Xing Qie and Lou Qianjing were indeed absent. Feeling somewhat disappointed, she was about to exit the channel when, unexpectedly, she heard someone mention her name.

Her gaze gradually shifted downward, and in an instant, she saw the carpet beneath the desk, which reminded her of the last time she spilled coffee.

What happened? Xiao Yunfei asked

Is that all

Liang Xiaodi's face turned as red as a tomato, and she hurriedly exited the office with Xiao Yunfei. Since she had always had a good relationship with Xiao Yunfei, she decided to be frank.

Little Di? What are you doing here

He Weining raised his eyebrows and smiled lightly, placing his hands in his pockets as he surveyed the office: "Books should be placed on the right, documents arranged in the order of the labels above, the trash can should only have blue bags, the curtains must be drawn all the way up, and also, I do not like things hanging on the doorknob"

Isn't it too much to bear this way

She hurried over to take the bag hanging on the doorknob down

"Heavens, this is simply unscientific!" Xiao Yunfei shook her head, then sighed, patted Liang Xiaodi on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Don't say I didn't warn you. Although Director He appears gentle on the surface, he can turn hostile faster than a woman. So you must be cautious with your words and actions, do you understand?"

Who says otherwise! I have been going almost crazy wanting to be his disciple! I am so jealous!

Xiao Yunfei rolled her eyes: "Do you really need to lose weight with a figure like yours?"

I wonder if the cleaning lady has cleaned that area thoroughly

If I tell you, you must not make fun of me

Goodness, when did there come to be so many fingerprints on the glass

"Uh, I'm full, I'm full..." Liang Xiaodi felt extremely awkward; why does he always revolve around this topic

In fact, he initially found me quite annoying..." Liang Xiaodi pointed at her fingers, "I messed up all his things.

He probably didn't see his actions just now... Liang Xiaodi muttered to himself.

Liang Xiaodi's mind was blank, and she felt as if she were lost in a vast sea of uncertainty, struggling to find her bearings in a world that suddenly seemed so unfamiliar

Half an hour later, Liang Xiaodi completed a series of processes to exchange Renminbi for game currency

Yes! What do you want to eat

Oh, goodbye... Liang Xiaodi did not dare to look at him

Ah? Liang Xiaodi was perplexed.

"Alright, alright, I have become a moonlight spender, I have no money for meals, that's it," she explained in a low voice

Liang Xiaodi opened her eyes wide

I am He Weining, you need to return to the office now, there is something I need you to do

I am not joking, it is true!" Liang Xiaodi, who explained this, felt somewhat guilty. Alas, if she hadn't impulsively spent all the money in her bank card yesterday, she wouldn't have to scrimp and save now to save money for the rent!

What is it? Why the rush! It is currently lunchtime! Xiao Yunfei expressed some dissatisfaction. Liang Xiaodi, on the other hand, was more open-minded, after all, the other party was He Weining.

Liang Xiaodi was somewhat surprised; she was called back in such a hurry, and it turned out to be for buying lunch! He Weining ignored her astonished expression and calmly added, "The sooner, the better"

That is why? Xiao Yunfei was even more puzzled

What does it mean to "do as you see fit"? Liang Xiaodi found herself in a dilemma, unsure if he had any dietary restrictions. After hesitating for a moment, she opened the door to prepare to leave, just then, He Weining's voice came from behind: "Buy whatever you like."

"You, why did you come so early?" Liang Xiaodi was startled and almost dropped the porcelain in her hand

Director He, may I ask what you need from me

Can I go?

When they returned to the office again, Liang Xiaodi was already so exhausted that she was out of breath. He Weining took the food and glanced at it indifferently.

Liang Xiaodi cleared her throat and informed her of the situation, of course, she did not mention her secret crush on He Weining. After listening, Xiao Yunfei's eyes widened in disbelief, her face displaying an expression of astonishment: "With your frail appearance, I can't believe you actually play online games! It's truly unexpected!"

With this thought in mind, Liang Xiaodi was determined to enhance the attributes of her glass. After opening the attribute panel, she gasped in shock—no matter how she combined this low-level equipment, it couldn't possibly improve her combat power, could it? Liang Xiaodi ran to the trading hall to take a look; after just a quick scan, she was stunned by the dazzling equipment and their exorbitant prices.

Are these all for Director He? Is it a bit too much?

As soon as He Weining left, she returned to her seat with food in hand, her face beaming with happiness as she began to feast heartily