Chapter 08

Lu Ziang did not speak. He drove the car to the hotel entrance, then handed the car over to the concierge and took Xin Xia Nuan to the front desk. Xin Xia Nuan found it very strange that they did not go to the Shangri-La Hotel under the company but instead came to another hotel. This did not seem to be related to work either

It is half past five when the workday ends in the evening. The first guest to arrive at Xin Xia Nuan's new office is, of course, Manni. She walks in wearing her towering high heels, sits upright across from her desk, and respectfully says, "Good day, Secretary to the President"

It still hurts even without meat, Xin Xia warmly gritted her teeth and looked at Lu Zi'ang with a grievance, "What have I done to offend you? Please don't resort to violence!"

Xin Xia warmly thought, it is already after work, yet there are still matters to attend to in the class. Moreover, it is rare to personally visit the hotel for inspections. She inquired with slight curiosity, "What is the purpose of going to the hotel? Are there any matters concerning the company?"

Then why did you agree again

Xin Xia Nuan blinked at him in surprise, not understanding the situation. Lu Zi Ang said somewhat impatiently, "I do not wish to repeat myself."

Xinxia is suffocatingly warm, how profitable it is. Manni has a smug look on her face, "See, I don't prioritize romance over friendship, do I?"

Xin Xianuan knocked on Lu Zi'ang's office door. A low voice came from inside, "Come in." Only then did Xin Xianuan step inside. Lu Zi'ang took the printed document from Xin Xianuan's hand and examined it carefully. Throughout this process, Xin Xianuan stood obediently in place, waiting for him to speak.

"I have become a lover just like you." Xin Xia Nuan sighed again, her expression appearing quite helpless. Little did she expect that before she could finish her sigh, she saw Lu Zi Ang standing at the door with a blank expression. It couldn't have been long; it was likely when she had just finished saying, 'When the day comes that I am abandoned by him, I will go on a blind date.'

On the first day of the new president's tenure, his temperament suddenly changed; in the morning, he was as gentle as a spring breeze, but by the afternoon, he resembled a volcano ready to erupt, frequently losing his temper. This left the presidential office in a state of anxiety, with everyone fearing that their performance might not meet expectations and that they would inadvertently upset the president.

At this moment, the two had arrived at the parking garage. Lu Zi'ang directly tossed her into the passenger seat, while he silently sat in the driver's seat and started the car. However, after starting the engine, he did not drive off for a long time.

President Lu intends to construct a hotel in the nearby city of S in City A

After finishing the call, Lu Ziang hung up the phone. His emotions seemed to have returned to normal after the sudden interruption. He began to drive, exiting the parking garage, his gaze unfocused.

S City?" Xin Xia Nuan could not help but pause. S City is a tourist destination renowned for its golden beaches, making it an excellent place for vacations and honeymoons. However, due to its unfavorable topography, surrounded by hills, road traffic is extremely inconvenient, and the highway entrances are often congested. One advantage, however, is maritime transportation.

The saying goes that a new official will set off three fires upon taking office. With all three fires ignited, and given that Bi Fangshi is the vice president, he surely wouldn't have been kicked out, right? When Xin Xianuan saw that Bi Fangshi had safely exited the president's office, her anxious heart finally settled down.

I will go downstairs to buy you something to eat. What do you want to eat?" Xin Xia Nuan immediately took out her small notebook and pen that she always carried with her, looking ready to take notes

Lu Ziang felt that the kiss had lasted long enough before releasing her. His face did not show a triumphant expression, but rather he asked with displeasure: "Not bad technique, how many times have you kissed others?"

Lu Ziang put down the printed document and stared at her intently, "Come here."

"Xin Xia Nuan, I really want to strangle you." Lu Zi Ang pinched Xin Xia Nuan's waist, which was already lacking in flesh. Xin Xia Nuan embodied the current trend of slender beauty. She was thin, and although her height was not particularly tall, it perfectly suited the description of a delicate person. However, she was too lacking in substance, unlike Manni, who was slim in the right places and curvy where it should be. She was of the underdeveloped type. However, she was too lacking in substance, unlike Manni, who was slim in the right places and curvy where it should be. She was of the underdeveloped type

Manny opened her mouth, "Ah? You..."

Lu Ziang stared blankly ahead. Xin Xianuan was very patient; more precisely, she was quite perceptive. She remained quietly seated in her original position, silent as a statue.

Xin Xia slightly moved her lips, contemplating how to express herself, but the words stuck in her throat were interrupted by Lu Zi'ang's phone ringing. Reluctantly, Lu Zi'ang answered the call, calming himself to listen to the voice on the other end. His handsome brows furrowed deeply, indicating that it was something quite unpleasant.

"Hotel." Lu Ziang was not very willing to engage with Xin Xianuan, responding to her with few words.

You are not aware? Before President Lu took over, the previous president had signed a contract with a construction company for the expansion of the Shangri-La Hotel in City A. President Lu felt that the location did not warrant further investment and was prepared to breach the contract. However, other departments believed that breaching the contract would be too troublesome, and the penalty for breach was substantial, making it not worth the loss

Xin Xia Nuan has a good character and works efficiently after a meal. After finishing her instant noodles, she completed the tasks that Lu Zi Ang had left behind in the morning, went to the printing room to print them out, and delivered them to Lu Zi Ang's office. At this time, it was still lunch break, and there was no one in the president's office.

Xin Xia, frightened, ran straight outside

The car was continuously running, and it could be driven simply by engaging the clutch. However, Lu Ziang had no intention of driving; instead, he took out a pack of cigarettes from the glove compartment, pulled one out, lit it, and began to smoke.

Xin Xia Nuan! Lu Zi Ang suddenly raised his voice, staring at her intently, "Do you believe that if you speak again, I will directly strip you of your clothes and take you right here?"

"I'll go on a blind date when the day comes that he abandons me," Xin Xiaonuan said with a look of regret.

Xin Xia, feeling anxious, secretly glanced at the president's office. This was already the third minister to be summoned. Finally, Bi Fangshi entered, and many people speculated about what could be troubling the president so much.

Lu Ziang's eyes were fixed on Xin Xianuan without blinking, and he said: "Are you just waiting for me to not want you?"

Xin Xia Nuan asked again, "What are you doing here?"

Blind date?" Xin Xia Nuan was taken aback

Lu Ziang remained silent for a while, then picked up the printed document from the table again and said: "You may leave now"

Xin Xia felt warm but did not know why, and her heart became uneasy, "There have been a few times."

Xin Xia nodded warmly. Manni put on a dying expression, practiced her facial expression, and enthusiastically turned to Lu Zi'ang, saying: "Hello, President Lu, I won't disturb you, please continue." She quickened her pace, preparing to leave.

"Contract termination?" Xin Xia Nuan was taken aback. She had indeed overthought it; she thought it was her "skills" that had displeased him, causing him to lose his temper. Xin Xia Nuan mocked herself inwardly, thinking that at her age, she still indulged in self-deception. Look at that, she must be disappointed.

He is truly bold, not afraid of losses? The hotels in City A are already in high demand.

"Don't say that I prioritize romance over friendship; if you say that, who should I be angry with?" Manni shot a glance at Xinxia Nuan, "Aren't I taking you to a blind date?"

Lu Ziang looked for a while, slightly surprised as he gazed at Xin Xianuan, who had not yet left, and said, "Why are you still here? You have no business here, so please go out."

Lu Ziang suddenly raised an eyebrow, half-closing his eyes, the long slit of his eyes curling up at the corners, revealing a hint of cunning. He lifted Xin Xianuan's chin and said slowly, "You will not wait for this day. I will not do as you wish."

I just arranged an appointment with a lawyer and intentionally mentioned you. He expressed a great interest in you. This lawyer is licensed at a prestigious law firm and is quite well-known. The annual salary is at least this figure. She made a gesture indicating "7".

Lu Ziang irritably stared at the list in his hand, feeling no desire to continue looking at it, and simply threw it onto the table. He had never realized that he was actually such a petty person.

Xin Xia Nuan does not speak

"Book a room." Lu Ziang suddenly stopped, just a step away from the front desk.

Lu Ziang said indifferently: "If there is a good match for a blind date, please introduce one to me."

Lu Ziang paused for a moment, raised his head, and looked at her with great interest, as if mocking her yet also genuinely laughing: "What if I say I am hungry?"

Uh... Manny forced a laugh, then smiled apologetically, "Of course, of course." She fled as if escaping a disaster.

President Lu expounded on the principles and then backed his statements with a plethora of data. The expansion of the Shangri-La Hotel will take three months, during which there will be no operational capacity, resulting in a total loss of over 4 million. Adding the expansion costs, the total approaches over 7 million. In contrast, the penalty for breach of contract and the lawyer's mediation fees combined amount to less than 2.3 million. The location of the Shangri-La Hotel is not favorable, and compared to other hotels under the same brand, it has the lowest revenue. President Lu believes that rather than pouring new wine into old bottles, it is more beneficial to present a completely new appearance.

He was sent by President Lu to terminate the contract

Lu Ziang's sudden change left Xin Xiaonuan feeling quite frustrated for a while. She tentatively explained, "That was all three years ago; I haven't kissed anyone in three years."

I only heard Lu Ziang speaking in standard English: "I don't want to get involved in this matter. We are no longer in a relationship. I am very sorry."

Manni heard Lu Ziang's voice and stiffly mouthed the words to Xin Xianuan, just like before, without making a sound, "Is President Lu behind us"

Lu Ziang nodded, taking a step forward, while Xin Xiaonuan automatically slowed her pace to follow him. It seemed he was intentionally slowing down to let her catch up, yet Xin Xiaonuan also slowed her pace, nestling behind him without overtaking. After a while, Lu Ziang finally turned his head back. He quietly looked at her for a few seconds, took a step back, and with an arm, pulled Xin Xiaonuan's waist, continuing to walk. Xin Xiaonuan was startled, noticing that several colleagues from the president's office who had not yet left were curiously looking at her, causing her to blush.

City A, while not considered an economic hub, is nonetheless regarded as a first-tier city. The port of City A is classified as an international port and is currently connecting with the port of City S, with passenger traffic primarily consisting of maritime transport. However, City S has recently constructed an airport, and it is believed that in due course, this city will have room for development

Xin Xia observed his demeanor and noticed that he was stabilizing. She asked, "Brother." However, her "Brother" was only half-intoned when she was suddenly stifled by Lu Zi'ang's icy gaze, which was as swift as a freeze. She had no choice but to omit the address and asked, "Where do we go from here?"

Xin Xia warmly tidied up quickly, grabbed her bag, and stood in front of Lu Zi'ang, resembling a primary school student reporting to a teacher, "I am ready."

Xin Xia Nuan snatched his cigarette, extinguished it, and threw it away. Lu Zi Ang furrowed his brows and looked at her. The two of them stared at each other intently for a while, and finally, Xin Xia Nuan could no longer hold back, "What is wrong with you?"

As Xin Xia pondered deeply, she glanced at Manni and said, "You, who prioritize romance over friendship, only think of me when you have no man."

Xin Xianuan had no choice but to walk over to him. She saw Lu Zi'ang casually reach out and pull her into his embrace, making her sit on his lap. Before she had a chance to react, he forcefully kissed her. Xin Xianuan let out a few soft whimpers, resisting for a few seconds without success, and then stopped struggling. Instead, she found herself yielding to Lu Zi'ang's teasing.

Xin Xia Nuan nodded vigorously, but... this matter came a step too late. If it had been yesterday, Xin Xia Nuan might have gone to take a look and give it a try. However, times have changed; she is now with Lu Zi Ang.

Lu Ziang said at the door: "Dear, come out"

Xin Xia Nuan cast a glance at her and said, "Don't go looking for trouble when there's none." Xin Xia Nuan looked at the wall clock and continued, "On such a beautiful night, why are you wasting time here? Why aren't you out on a date with your beloved?"

Xin Xia, feeling warm yet unsure of the reason, found herself unable to move her feet. She stammered a question: "Are you hungry?"