My Brilliant CEO Wife

"Yes, if everything goes smoothly, we can come back the same day. I'm just worried my mom might insist on us staying overnight because my hometown is a small county near Nanjiang City. Even if we leave in the morning, it'll be midday when we arrive, so I'm concerned my mom might want us to stay the night before leaving!" Zhao Shishi quickly nodded and responded.

"Not going!" But who'd expect that after hearing Zhao Shishi's long explanation, Yun Hao just spat out two words!

"Not going? Why not? If you go, I'll approve your leave!" Zhao Shishi was very puzzled, or perhaps very confused.

"That's two separate matters. I'm supposed to accompany you to your home for no reason and possibly stay the night there. According to you, we might have to share a room, and if that gets out, how damaging would it be to my reputation? Besides, if this gets to my wife's ears, how would it affect our marital relationship?" Yun Hao exaggeratedly explained.

"Yun Hao!" Zhao Shishi couldn't hold back, slamming the documents on her hand onto the table. She stood up, staring angrily at Yun Hao. Doesn't he have any shame? She's a grown woman and isn't even afraid of the negative implications, but here he is, a grown man worried about his reputation. She really wanted to spray him with a bottle of soda!

"Don't get excited, Manager Zhao. I haven't even finished my point. Accompanying you is not impossible, but I have a condition. In business, isn't it important to discuss things with a good mood?" Compared to Zhao Shishi's agitation, Yun Hao was much more composed, pulling a chair nearby and sitting down with an air of confidence!

"Tell me what condition you want to propose first," Zhao Shishi tried her best to calm down, crossing her arms and sitting upright, glaring at Yun Hao with her beautiful eyes. If not for the fact that she didn't know any females to use as a shield, she would have fired Yun Hao already!

"It's actually very simple. I just want a bit more freedom when taking leave in the future. But rest assured, I will still complete all my duties properly!" Yun Hao chuckled, looking confidently at Zhao Shishi!

"Dream on. You are a company employee and my assistant. If you keep taking leave, why does the company even need you? Prosperous International doesn't support idlers!" Zhao Shishi couldn't believe Yun Hao's shamelessness and rejected him without a second thought. What a joke—even if it meant going on blind dates, she wouldn't make such a compromise!

After all, the condition Yun Hao proposed isn't just about his relationship with Zhao Shishi but also with the entire company. If she was the one paying Yun Hao's salary, it would be negotiable. However, the salary comes from the company, and she cannot do anything detrimental to the company!

Not to mention her crucial position as the marketing manager, just considering her relationship with Chu Yan, she could never agree to Yun Hao's unreasonable demand!

"Well... there's nothing more to say. I wish you success in your blind date!" Yun Hao didn't expect Zhao Shishi to refuse so decisively and, after a brief pause, said something frustratingly indifferent!

"I can pay you. If an overnight stay isn't needed, five hundred; if needed, a thousand!"

"Buddy, I don't need money! I'll give you five hundred to take a day off!"

"What exactly do you want to agree? I really don't have any suitable males around to help me trick my mom!" Seeing that a hard stance wasn't working, Zhao Shishi switched to emotional appeal. She couldn't believe Yun Hao could remain unmoved!

Indeed, Zhao Shishi guessed correctly. Yun Hao was good in every other way but couldn't resist emotional appeal, especially from women!

"Well... you're in your twenties. It's impossible you don't know any men, right? I'm really afraid my wife would find out. You might not know, but my marriage is already rocky. After finally making some progress emotionally, I'm scared of it affecting us!" Forced against the wall, Yun Hao had to play the emotional card, avoiding eye contact with Zhao Shishi, fearing that he might relent!

But Yun Hao's refusal wasn't for reasons like fearing Chu Yan would find out. Instead, he wanted to maximize the benefits. Isn't he entitled to a bit of compensation? Yes, Yun Hao was indeed shameless!

"Rest assured, I'll say you're accompanying me on a business trip. No one will find out, and from now on, I'll give you an additional leave per month, okay?" Zhao Shishi had really lowered her bottom line. To be truthful, although she was already twenty-three, she never had a good impression of men since childhood, even having an inherent dislike for them!

So, throughout the years, no man had ever been treated nicely by her, which led to her having no man around to deceive her mom, forcing her to turn to Yun Hao!

"Alright, since you're my boss, I'll just head out first. I'll check in after I return the day after tomorrow. You go ahead and get busy!" Following Zhao Shishi's words, Yun Hao promptly nodded and agreed, slipping out the door before Zhao Shishi could even react!

"This guy actually tricked me!" Realizing it, Zhao Shishi suddenly smacked her forehead in annoyance but decided not to dwell on it anymore since the blind date issue was resolved, at least for now!

"Brother Hao, during lunch break, come to my place. I'll give you your shirt, which has been mended and washed!" After returning to the marketing department, Su Qiao walked over to Yun Hao and whispered.

"Sure! I wonder who you live with, Qiao. Family or friends? So I can see what kind of gifts I should buy?" Yun Hao felt immensely excited upon hearing Su Qiao's words. Was he finally going to see where his little sister lived? He then casually asked about Su Qiao's current living situation.

"No need! I live with a good friend, and she's usually not home when you come over!" Su Qiao sweetly smiled.

"Then let's head out now; Manager Zhao has already agreed!" Yun Hao was eager, standing up and grabbing Su Qiao's hand, heading out!

The ladies in the marketing department watched Yun Hao take Su Qiao's hand, causing a stir that left Su Qiao's face blushing red. Yet, Yun Hao acted with an upright demeanor, as if he had nothing to hide. Of course, he had absolutely no impure thoughts about Su Qiao!