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Beifei's eyes suddenly widened: "Xirongrong, this busybody, do I have no privacy at all!"

Oh my goodness, could it be that you have a crush on me? Otherwise, why would you be so well-informed about my matters?

Shen Jianzhang, his girlfriend works at the stock exchange, and when the stock market was booming, she wanted to persuade you to invest in stocks. However, you were unwilling no matter what, watching the market rise several times without being swayed. Later, when the stock market crashed, you managed to escape a disaster

First, I did not cry; second, he is not my boyfriend;" Beifei forcefully suppressed the words "third, don't be so sentimental as to hand out handkerchiefs to everyone you meet," and managed to pull up a smile as she explained to Ling Qianfan, "Blind date, blind date—have you ever been on one?"

"Ahem... then the beauty should be ranked third," Chen Jiamo admitted that his skills were not as good as Bei Fei's, lowering his head in self-reflection. Bei Fei was just about to ask what the first place was when she noticed Chen Jiamo's slightly furrowed brow: "Please leave the documents with me for now; I will take them to Young Master Ling when I have the chance."

Beifei almost choked on a sip of charcoal-roasted drink, asking if speaking in such a cheesy manner would lead to death

What happened later

Su Wan laughed and said, "Except for those who have never been in love, who hasn't had a first love?"

"Blind date—" Beifei chuckled, "Rongrong is going to be driven crazy by me again."

Beifei mentioned the name of her previous company, and Ling Qianfan nodded with a smile, saying: "We are also in the same industry, and I have met General Tong a couple of times... So I have seen you in Beijing before? No wonder I always felt you looked familiar." Beifei almost choked on her coffee, and Ling Qianfan looked at her with suspicion. Beifei suppressed her laughter and said: "Ling Shao, I didn't mean to... However... In this day and age, very few people use 'I find you familiar' as a way to strike up a conversation."

Beifei nodded honestly, having heard that Fangyuan Tiandi was acquired because Ling Qianfan's cousin, Gu Fenghan, another major shareholder of Lingli Industry, had taken a liking to the program planned by Su Wan. Beifei answered Ling Qianfan's questions in detail, such as how long she had been in Wucheng, whether she had been living with Su Wan all along, and when Ling Qianfan mentioned that Fang Feijin took good care of her, Beifei could only politely say: "It's all thanks to Sister Wanwan." Beifei answered Ling Qianfan's questions in detail, such as how long she had been in Wucheng, whether she had been living with Su Wan all along, and when Ling Qianfan mentioned that Fang Feijin took good care of her, Beifei could only politely say: "It's all thanks to Sister Wanwan."

Not here—where are you going

Beifi pouted: "This big mouth, talking nonsense everywhere, as if no one wants me!"

Beifei raised her head and met Ling Qianfan's gaze, which revealed a hint of fervor amidst the haze. She was suddenly startled and quickly downed the entire cup of charcoal-brewed tea in one go—such reckless drinking was truly a waste of money: "I don't know, haha, Young Master Ling, you take your time drinking, I have something to attend to, so I will take my leave first"

What was your first love like

She organized the materials and first went to the secretariat to find Chen Jiamo, the chief secretary of Ling Qianfan, who is also a person of considerable charm. After following Ling Qianfan into Fangyuan Tiandi, it took less than three days for him to bring laughter and joy wherever he went. His work efficiency is undoubtedly high, and his ability to entertain is not in the least inferior to that of Beifei. Some even say he is the male version of A San. Once this rumor spread, he immediately declared himself the number one henpecked husband, boldly stating: "Do you know what the most valuable quality of a man in the 21st century is? It is being afraid of his wife!" After the crowd burst into laughter, he still maintained a serious expression, "Be serious, do you know who said this? This is a famous saying of our Young Master Ling: those who fear their wives will prosper! Everyone should study hard and deeply understand the spirit of this saying!"

Two years ago, Bei Fei had just joined Fangyuan Tiandi. On one occasion, she went with Su Wan to discuss a cooperation project with the municipal tourism bureau, and coincidentally encountered an initiative launched by the Wucheng city government, encouraging entrepreneurs to give back to society and participate in public welfare. Upon returning, she reported to Fang Feijin, who then asked her to select some charity projects for the company to promote. She chose a scholarship program for impoverished areas in Yunnan and a local nursing home in Wucheng as the company's long-term charity projects. The former primarily involves monetary donations, while the latter focuses on regular visits to the nursing home to chat with widowed and elderly residents, plant flowers, and introduce health care knowledge. Previously, this initiative was negotiated by Bei Fei, and the regular follow-up tasks were also handled by her and Xi Rongrong. Initially, a few people volunteered at the nursing home, but over time, everyone became lax. In the past six months, Xi Rongrong has been inseparable from her boyfriend, leaving only Bei Fei to frequently visit the nursing home.

Who would have thought that Ling Qianfan, with a rather serious demeanor, would say: "That is not necessarily the case; perhaps I can be of assistance."

Upon returning home, I saw Su Wan watering the flowers on the balcony. Bei Fei hurriedly asked, "How are you feeling? Are you better now?"

Su Wan brushed her hair and smiled, saying: "It's nothing, where did you go in the evening? I couldn't find anyone to have dinner with."

Beifi weighed the document: "There is a document I would like you to take a look at first." Chen Jiamo took the document and casually asked, "Ah Sanjie, what is the origin of your name? I see everyone in the company calls you that."

Ling Qianfan casually asked, "So, does that mean Su Wan and Fang Feijin have a good relationship?"

Seeing Beifei's horrified expression, Ling Qianfan smiled proudly and said: "What do you think? If you believe that these people are all those mentioned by Fei, you can certainly test some individuals whom neither he nor you are very familiar with. I can guarantee that I remember the names of all one hundred and forty-seven people I met this afternoon"

Today is my birthday, Ling Qianfan raised a glass, clinked it with another tall glass, "cheers," and then drank it all in one go. Beifei was momentarily taken aback before picking up her glass and taking a couple of small sips: "Happy birthday"

Ling Qianfan pondered for a moment and then smiled, saying: "Zhang Bin, didn't you mention this person to me? Last time he cheated, the mistress came knocking, and you scolded him thoroughly. Zhang Bin was preparing to thank you, but you said it was a shame to be of the same species as him"

Chen Jiamo lowered his voice and asked, "Do you know what our Young Master Ling likes the most?"

Unfortunately, she will not understand until much later

Only after getting on the bus did she start to regret it, thinking, why did I run? The handsome guy didn't say anything at all, yet you just took off running, truly lacking in grace

"Does she care about you too?" Su Wan smiled and after a moment added, "First love, no matter how beautiful, is a thing of the past. When it is time to let go, it is best to let go."

Seeing her come in, Chen Jiamo quickly smiled and said: "What wind has blown Sister A San to my place?"

What about you? I heard that Rongrong has introduced quite a few to you over the past two years, but you have turned them all down

Beifi's cheeks darkened slightly: "How could I possibly be worthy of such a friendship with you, Ling?"

After a moment of daze, she turned to the main text, struggling with her poor English against this book. This book was not published in the country, and she had originally planned to ask someone to buy it for her to keep as a treasure. However, due to financial constraints, she could not purchase it. The second reason for not buying it was her meager English skills. The pages rustled as she flipped through them; she recognized most of the words, yet she could not comprehend the content. The name "Lynn" kept swirling in her mind, a simple four-letter word that felt suffocating.

Forget it, forget it, handsome as he is, he can only be admired from a distance and not be trifled with, just a glance will suffice, she had to repeatedly comfort herself in this manner. Yet, she could not help but be curious about what made the singer mentioned by Ling Qianfan so extraordinary. It was only much later that she learned the reason the singer was determined to devote himself to his beloved singing career was due to the sudden drowning of his younger sister in his youth—this made him realize that there are many things in life that should be cherished in the present, lest one be left with nothing but regret in the future. It was only much later that she learned the reason the singer was determined to devote himself to his beloved singing career was due to the sudden drowning of his younger sister in his youth—this made him realize that there are many things in life that should be cherished in the present, lest one be left with nothing but regret in the future

He shook his head and nodded in exclamation, saying: "What is it really?"

Ling Qianfan raised an eyebrow, smiling with a glimmer in his eyes: "Perhaps this is what they call a sense of déjà vu?"

Unbeknownst to Ling Qianfan, something was amiss in his mind, as he took a keen interest in inquiring about Bei Fei's criteria for choosing a partner. Bei Fei, feeling helpless, could only respond vaguely: "Actually, I am not in a hurry to settle down. Sister Wanwan has also mentioned that a three-legged toad is hard to find, but men with two legs are everywhere."

She hurried downstairs, but when she was about to settle the bill, the bartender informed her that it had already been charged to Mr. Ling's account. She was taken aback for a moment and did not dare to go back up to thank him. She thought to herself that it would be the same to express her gratitude tomorrow if they met again, so she quickly thanked the bartender and rushed out the door in a flustered manner

luxury car

"Ranked third," Beifei said seriously. Chen Jiamo clearly did not believe it, but did not pursue the matter further. "What kind of flowers does Sister A San like?"

Su Wan pulled her onto the sofa, both angry and amused, saying: "You are conflating concepts. Someone cares about you, and whether or not you cause others to worry while working, these are two different matters! Stop acting like nothing is wrong every day. In the future, when I am no longer here..."

Ling Qianfan was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, "Where did your thoughts wander off to?"

Beifi nodded obediently, and Su Wan went on to explain to her many precautions to take when dealing with clients. Finally, Beifi asked, "Wanwan, did you resign... because of Boss Fang?"

Boyfriends should indeed escort their girlfriends home even after a quarrel

Su Wan raised her eyebrows and smiled, saying, "You are really a curious little one." Bei Fei was insistent, tugging at Su Wan's sleeve, wanting her to elaborate. Su Wan chuckled and said, "What else could it be? We met in high school... I suppose we can call each other classmates. We are in the same city for university, so that's that."

You were on the balcony making a phone call, without closing the door, I heard a little, do not wrongfully accuse Rongrong

Xi Rongrong shook her head: "How could he possibly have the energy to deal with these matters right now? I estimate that in the future, we will have to seek help from Young Master Ling, considering he often attends charity galas; these few funds should not be a concern for him, right?"

Beifei scrutinized Ling Qianfan's expression with suspicion, and Ling Qianfan had no choice but to say: "I was just asking casually, why don't you tell me about yourself? Which company did you work for before?"

I am sorry, "Beifei murmured, it seems that first loves in this world are all quite similar. Thinking about her and Yang Yue, they also met in high school and both went to university in Beijing. When put into a few words, it seems there is nothing particularly special about it.

Beifei was stunned by his words, and after a long pause, she awkwardly smiled and said, "God's creation of people is truly unfair," then thought for a moment and shook her head, "But I really have never seen you before."

Ling Qianfan let out a scoff of laughter, waved to call the waiter over, ordered two glasses of wine, and then asked: "Are you referring to Su Wan from your group, Sister Wanwan...?"

Beifei noticed his displeasure and had no choice but to follow his lead and ask, "What is the name of the team leader in charge of ticketing, the one with the deep voice?"

I have already prepared my resignation letter," Su Wan said without waiting for Bei Fei to ask, "Let me finish what I have to say. This team needs you to take charge. I trust you to get the job done, but people outside may very well decide whether there is a possibility of collaboration based on their first impression of you. You often come across as playful and familiar with everyone, which is fine for young people, but some more mature and composed leaders might not appreciate this demeanor.

Beifei stroked her chin, realizing that Ling Qianfan was so warmly flirting with her for the sake of someone at home. How inconsiderate, truly inconsiderate. After all, you are also a senior brother to the former boss. Thus, she tugged at the corner of her mouth and half-jokingly teased, "Ling, one should not deceive a friend's wife."

Ling Qianfan smiled, her eyes glimmering slightly: "What conditions do you want? Speak up, and I will help you find something suitable."

Ling Qianfan held the goblet with a lingering taste, furrowing his brows in silence for a while. Bei Fei had no choice but to break the silence, saying, "Why is no one singing down there?" After a moment of surprise, Ling Qianfan smiled and replied, "It seems you are not very focused on your blind date. What do you think of the resident singer here?"

Ling Qianfan slightly frowned: "I am serious, my memory for people is quite good. If you don't believe me, ask me about the people I met at the company today. No matter which department they are from, if you describe them, I will definitely remember."

The waiter brought two glasses of cocktails, transitioning from a clear base to a fluffy yellow top. A thin slice of lemon and a vividly red cherry rested on the straw, aptly named SCORPION, the Scorpion constellation. Upon entry, it is rich and fragrant, yet can inadvertently lead one to intoxication. Unfortunately, people are often deceived by its appearance, reminiscent of a warm winter sun, and by the time they realize this, it is always too late.

Ling Qianfan was momentarily taken aback: "Don't you remember?" There was a hint of nonchalance in his gaze, accompanied by a touch of fatigue, which was entirely different from the polite and refined demeanor he had displayed during the day. After a brief silence, he asked again, "Do you know why the original singer of this song chose to pursue a career in the performing arts?"

Beifi answered without hesitation: "Beauty"

Su Wan was taken aback, and Bei Fei hesitated as she said, "I heard that the boss is going to be taken back by his family. Are you... going to go back with him to help at Fangyuan Industry?"

Su Wan pressed her lips together in silence, and after a long while, she shook her head, smiling with a sense of helplessness: "I might... take a trip back home, then travel around a bit. It's been a long time since I've had a long vacation for a long-distance trip." Bei Fei felt it was inappropriate to ask further. She recalled that earlier today, Fang Feijin had come to the office, stopping for a while at Su Wan's desk, touching the specially customized phone holder with the 'Qing Cheng Zhi Lian' logo on it, hesitating to speak—she had heard that the logo was designed by Fang Feijin himself. She remembered that earlier today, Fang Feijin had come to the office, stopping for a while at Su Wan's desk, touching the specially customized phone holder with the 'Qing Cheng Zhi Lian' logo on it, hesitating to speak—she had heard that the logo was designed by Fang Feijin himself.

Beifi Diandian Tuo, after a brief contemplation, said: "Not bad at all, the song just sung was 'Goodbye Orchid Grass'. I thought no one would sing such an old song anymore"

Su Wan smiled and went to wash the clothes. Bei Fei returned to the room and rummaged through her canvas bag to find the book "Crossing the Andes," preparing to study it thoroughly. After taking a deep breath, she opened the pages and was suddenly captivated by the inscription in pen on the front page: To our dearest Lynn... The signature was from the Miller Family, and the dedication was written in an elegant cursive script that she could not decipher clearly. She simply stared blankly at the name Lynn—this was a female name, but the character 'Ling' in Ling Qianfan's name sounded very similar to Lynn, making it quite normal for Ling Qianfan to use it as an English name.

Beifi pouted and hummed twice: "Sister Wanwan, do you also have a first love?"

The next day, Su Wan officially submitted her resignation letter, coincidentally encountering Gu Fenghan, the cousin of another major shareholder of Lingli Industry, Ling Qianfan, who had come to inspect. Bei Fei saw from a distance several individuals in matching suits and ties, surrounding a slender man who was briskly heading towards Fang Feijin's office. She had originally heard that senior executives from Lingli Industry were visiting and thought it was Ling Qianfan, but upon seeing the figure, she realized it was not him. After returning to the office, she indulged in some gossip. Su Wan submitted her resignation letter, and the handover of work within the team had been ongoing for several days. As the end of the month approached, Bei Fei flipped through the calendar and suddenly remembered another matter. She asked Xi Rongrong, "What will happen to the charity projects our company has undertaken in the past two years after the boss has given instructions?"

Su Wan shook her head helplessly, closed the balcony door, and came in, giving her forehead a light tap: "You, every day, never let anyone rest easy"

What does he say about everything? This doesn't count, give me another one. The one from the hotel distribution, with a crew cut, whose acne hasn't cleared up yet, what's his name?

The difference is that Yang Yue simply has not been involved with anyone else

Su Wan tugged at the corner of her mouth, her smile slightly bitter: "Later, he got together with someone else."

Chen Jiamo awkwardly smiled and said: "Beautiful women certainly count, but... they can only be considered second."

Beifei looked at him with confusion. She did not have a specific preference for flowers and plants, but since there was a pot of orchids at home, she replied, "Orchids, I mean... national orchids." Chen Jiamo whistled, his eyes suddenly brightening, "I know, it's the orchids, right? Tsk tsk, truly..."

"I have seen it," Ling Qianfan replied quite seriously, casually pulling open the rattan chair opposite him and sitting down uninvited, still wearing a faint smile on his face. Looking in the direction Ling Qianfan came from, I saw a familiar face in the distance, seemingly his secretary. Turning back to see Ling Qianfan's expression, Bei Fei awkwardly said: "My blind date and your blind date are vastly different in specifics."

Beifei took the showerhead from her hand and smiled with a cheeky expression: "Isn't it great to make people worry? If one day I do something that doesn't make anyone worry—then wouldn't that mean no one cares about me! I just like it when everyone thinks of me; it shows that everyone loves me..."