The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

(According to suggestions from book friends, let's continue having a title, but written inside the chapter, and see if it works.)

Hai Fu was very anxious, but the office was only so big. By the time she realized this, Zhang Yurong had already walked over to the desk. Now, if she rushed over, it would be too conspicuous and difficult to explain. Therefore, she could only be anxious internally, silently praying that Li Yan wouldn't be discovered.

Hai Fu silently lamented but had no solution. Besides Zhang Yurong, Ke Yunyun was also nearby, preventing any unusual reactions. She had to quickly think of a plan and decided that if Zhang Yurong did discover him, she would say she called Li Yan to discuss work matters. He was supposed to come before leaving work, but he delayed until after hours because of previous rumors, and that's why he hid, mainly to avoid misunderstandings!

Fortunately, Zhang Yurong just sat on Hai Fu's chair, without using the computer or resting her elbows on the desk, so she didn't slide the chair closer to the desk. This meant her legs remained at the edge of the desk without extending inside.

Realizing she hadn't moved closer, Hai Fu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly asked, "Miss Zhang, may I ask..."

Seeing Zhang Yurong coming to speak with Hai Fu after hours, rather than notifying her during work hours or asking during a meeting, Ke Yunyun guessed it was something they temporarily didn't want too many people to know about. Sensibly and timely, she excused herself: "Director Zhang, I have some things to attend to tonight. If there's nothing more you need me to do, I'll head out first."

"Thank you, Yunyun, I'm fine. You can leave work first!" Zhang Yurong nodded.

Hai Fu also sensed this layer of meaning and approached the desk, directly looking at Zhang Yurong.

After Ke Yunyun left, Zhang Yurong hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "I wanted to ask you about someone... Li Yan from the business department..."

These words shocked both Hai Fu and Li Yan a bit. Could she have discovered everything with great precision?

As the administrative director, Hai Fu, and Li Yan, familiar with the security team's operations for a day, knew some of the company's large office areas also had surveillance cameras. However, those were connected in the president's office, accessible only by the president. It's usually just a formality, not intended to supervise employees, but just in case, the president rarely checks them.

Could it be that today Zhang Yurong happened to whimsically check the surveillance footage and just happened to see Li Yan come in? Although the private office of the director wouldn't have surveillance footage, it's possible that entering from outside could be captured. But soon, Li Yan dismissed the suspicion; when he came in, the lights outside were mostly off, even if there were cameras, they wouldn't capture him. Moreover, Zhang Yurong wouldn't have the reason to check surveillance footage after everyone had left work.

"Hmm... I know Li Yan. Some time ago, Ye Jiahong suggested promoting him to be the deputy team leader of the security team, which he later took on concurrently. How... is there a problem?" Hai Fu quickly overcame her guilty conscience, responding normally.

"There's no problem. It's just a small personnel change, you can arrange it. I just wanted to ask what Li Yan's performance is like?" Zhang Yurong asked indifferently.

Hai Fu and Li Yan both breathed a sigh of relief, Li Yan secretly felt ashamed, as his wife usually only got the details of his situation from others' casual comments, and now she actually opened her mouth to ask, showing her concern had significantly increased. Yet he had been increasingly disloyal...

"How should I put it? Do you remember... there's a time he argued with me at the front desk on the first floor? That was the first time I met him. Later, I asked around and found out he was just a business department slacker, supposedly a connected person. Later, because of Ye Jiahong's suggestion, he came to apologize, I didn't mind it. Some time ago, Ye Jiahong said his ability is very good, showing excellent performance, and recommended him for the empty deputy security team leader..."

Hai Fu cautiously spoke because Zhang Yurong was also present during their first meeting, so she didn't omit it. Naturally, she didn't mention their private multiple interactions. While speaking, she couldn't help but wonder why Zhang Yurong would be curious about Li Yan's situation? With her status as a president, even if he was connected, it wouldn't warrant such attention, would it? Moreover, if she truly valued him, why didn't she before? It's been nearly half a year...

"Since Director Ye said so, and being a deputy team leader isn't too difficult a job, I didn't want to embarrass him, so I agreed. Later, he brought Li Yan over, saying Li Yan was too important in the business department, indispensable, and didn't want to let him go entirely, suggesting a part-time role. Director Ye valued him so much, so I agreed to let him work for a period to see..."

Seeing Zhang Yurong listening quietly without any drastic reaction, Hai Fu gradually calmed down, believing this was a coincidence. Maybe Miss Zhang was just asking about Li Yan's work matters.

"Up until now, it's only been a week, and Li Yan... seems to have only worked for one day, and then took leave because of business department work. I did investigate, and although it was just one day, he had already familiarized himself with the job, and even the security company's leader praised him highly. I believe he should be able to handle this position..."

Upon hearing Hai Fu's words, Zhang Yurong nodded thoughtfully and hesitated.

"Miss Zhang means..."

Hai Fu, due to Li Yan's relation, lacked her usual confidence, appearing to gauge her superior's intent. Similarly, Zhang Yurong didn't have her usual calm because of Li Yan, and didn't notice this.

"I trust Hai's appraisal. Actually, today I came to ask... from your perspective, do you think he could manage a supervisor position?"

Supervisor?!

This statement almost made Hai Fu's glasses fall, and shocked Li Yan greatly.

"Miss Zhang... I'm somewhat perplexed..." Despite hoping Li Yan would advance, and being willing to give him chances because he was different, Hai Fu remained rational. A slacker starting to engage in deeper work was understandable, but promoting him to supervisor wouldn't impress anyone and would be detrimental to his training and growth.

After hesitating, Zhang Yurong said, "Last week's official business was assigned by me..."

This surprised Hai Fu again. Since when had Li Yan earned Zhang Yurong's favor? As the president, from the time of being a young lady, she knew her well. Although she would promote talent unconventionally, her demands on work capacity and employee capabilities were extremely high. Li Yan's former shining image wouldn't seem like someone to impress Zhang Yurong!

Zhang Yurong felt she needed to explain to avoid misleading Hai Fu, so she added a few more sentences: "Last week, I went to meet a guest from Beihai Country. I took business department supervisor Wen Qianyi with me; although she hasn't been with us for very long, she is an excellent business elite. I'm very confident in her abilities. I planned to let her handle this client, and Li Yan seemed to be her partner assistant, so he went along. However... the Beihai Country guest wanted to stay a few days in Yun Country and asked if I could arrange a guide, specifically naming Li Yan."

"Li Yan speaks Beihai language?" Hai Fu was puzzled. Why would a Beihai person take a liking to Li Yan? Does he resonate with Beihai people?

"Beihai language? I don't know, but Miss Shinohara's assistant knows some basic Yun Country language, and they have translators. I believe they can communicate..."

Miss Shinohara? secretly thought Hai Fu, turns out she's a girl, then no wonder, maybe it's someone he encountered at a nightclub.

"...The process isn't important, what's important is that Miss Shinohara praised Li Yan lavishly when she left Yun Country to return to Beihai Country, saying he accompanied her well, leaving them very satisfied, and had a deep impression of the Yun Country visit. She mentioned she'd find him for future visits and will strengthen cooperation."

Hearing these words from Zhang Yurong made Li Yan feel a bit emotional. Although it could be his wife wanting to create opportunities for him and intentionally fabricating it, as he told Wen Qianyi, nobody could verify it. Yet, it seemed more likely that Shinohara Mirai had said it; Matsushima Kui and Shinohara Mirai didn't have a memorable trip?

Specifically choosing to tell Zhang Yurong this was likely to give Li Yan some assistance, to make the boss satisfied with his work. Mentioning stronger cooperation and finding him next time was also to make the boss favor him more, which would benefit him and enhance the possibility of staying with Paradise Group to be found next time.

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