The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

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After hearing what she said, Li Yan felt a bit emotional. If listening to her list a bunch of his shortcomings earlier was a blow, now he was left only with a sense of being moved!

When Zhang Yurong talked about the shortcomings, she simply listed them one by one. But when it came to his strengths, she elaborated a bit more, and just those few strengths she mentioned were enough to offset all the negative shortcomings. It was clear that, in her heart, these were more important.

Hai Fu also fell silent, feeling a bit moved inside. Originally, she thought that it would be difficult for Zhang Yurong to accept such an outstanding man, assuming that the person she would fancy should be very intellectual, a rare kind. But it turns out her requirements didn't seem to be that high; having a bunch of shortcomings was also no problem, as long as he had some strengths she valued. If even she is like this, then why should I set my expectations so high? Comparing to the man she spoke of, Li Yan is actually quite good...

For the first time, Zhang Yurong expressed the thoughts inside her heart. After the initial shyness, she now felt much more at ease. Originally, she had a non-interfering, indifferent attitude towards Li Yan. Last month, because he rushed in the middle of the night to accompany a client meeting, even risking going to a hotel with anthrax danger to find her, her attitude began to change, and she started to pay attention to him. But because both of them weren't really experienced in love, coupled with the habit of the previously cold war-like situation, progress was difficult until Yue Yao came along.

Being more acquainted with Li Yan, able to better interpret his attitude, and willing to speak well of him, Yue Yao naturally became the best lubricant between the two. After she arrived, their relationship improved a lot. But because she completely told Yue Yao about the situation between her and Li Yan, and not much time had passed, the earlier remarks about the shortcomings could be carelessly listed, while some of the good impressions she had about him were still a bit embarrassing to share with Yue Yao. Hai Fu, on the other hand, had no idea who was being talked about.

After saying all this and seeing that Hai Fu had nothing to say, Zhang Yurong suddenly asked, "Sister Fu, there's something I've been wanting to ask you, but I feel it's tough to bring up..."

Hai Fu felt a twinge inside, was it about the rumor with Li Yan?

"It's okay, go ahead and ask."

"Promise you won't get mad..."

Hearing Zhang Yurong's tone like this, both Hai Fu and Li Yan felt surprised, surely this had nothing to do with Li Yan, otherwise, she wouldn't have this kind of attitude.

"I won't get mad, ask away. I'm really curious now, if you don't ask, it'll bother me." Hai Fu encouraged.

Zhang Yurong quickly said in a low voice, "Is it because you like my dad that you haven't found a boyfriend?"

Hearing this, Li Yan was taken aback. But thinking it over, Hai Fu had indeed been nurtured single-handedly by Zhang Tianyi. More than ten years ago, Zhang Tianyi was only in his early forties, which, for a mature man, holds a significant allure to a young woman in her twenties. Coupled with his successful career, hardworking efforts, sharp leadership, and meticulous care, it is quite possible Hai Fu's admiration, respect, and reverence turned into fondness and affection. It's just that because Zhang Tianyi had a family, she never expressed it and simply devoted herself silently to the company.

Hearing this, Hai Fu couldn't help but breathe rapidly, feeling agitated: "Miss Zhang, what do you mean by this? Is it just your own thought, or are there such rumors in the company? If it's just you thinking this way, I'll write up my resignation letter for you right away!"

With that, she had already quickly returned to her desk, pulled the chair closer, and opened the computer program.

Under the table, Li Yan couldn't help but admire Hai Fu's ability to think on her feet. This way, she wouldn't have to yield her position to Zhang Yurong. In fact, Zhang Yurong wouldn't linger longer, and he wouldn't be discovered. He could leave unnoticed.

Li Yan thought this for two reasons: one, he figured it's too far-fetched that Hai Fu likes his father-in-law, and two, without seeing Hai Fu's expression, he figured she was merely acting to cover it up.

Zhang Yurong, on the other hand, thought differently. Seeing Hai Fu more agitated than ever before, she realized Hai Fu wasn't pretending; she really wanted to resign.

"Sister Fu, you promised not to get mad. No one else thinks like this, and I was just curious, no other meaning. You've known me long enough to trust me, don't you?"

Zhang Yurong hurried to her side, seeing her really about to open a document to write a resignation letter, she said, "Sister Fu, if you really want to resign, then I can only resign due to my mistake, as I wouldn't have the face to face my dad anymore."

Hearing Zhang Yurong's tone, Li Yan then realized how serious the situation was and how far the joke had gone. He reached over, gently touching and stroking Hai Fu's calf to comfort her, then squeezed it gently, signaling her not to be overly agitated.

Hai Fu truly was agitated!

To her, Zhang Tianyi was not just a long-followed boss, not just a mentor who trained and promoted her, but also a teacher and father figure, someone who had given her much guidance and influence. Zhang Yurong's words made her feel misunderstood and wronged, but more than that, it made her feel as if her presence was impacting Zhang Tianyi's family, something she couldn't accept.

In her excitement, she completely forgot that Li Yan was still below. It wasn't a cover-up; she truly wanted to leave Paradise Group. Years of pressure made her want to just walk away.

Li Yan's hand reached over, startling her, but it also helped her regain some composure and brought her back to her senses.

"Miss Zhang..."

Seeing her stop, Zhang Yurong felt a little relieved, but this form of address unintentionally distanced their relationship. She gave a bitter smile, "I'm sorry, I misspoke. My curiosity hurt you."

Hai Fu took a deep breath and then sighed slightly, "Yurong, let me put it this way. Chairman Zhang is the person I respect and am most grateful to. Without his guidance and cultivation, I wouldn't be where I am today, nor could I have stayed at Paradise Group for so long; I wouldn't know where I'd be by now. My personality and work style make many people dislike me—an old maid nobody wants, a master nobody needs. I don't care what others say behind my back. That time when Li Yan dared to confront me at the front desk, and rumors about me and him spread afterward, I knew all about it, but I could endure it. It's just that what you said earlier, I cannot endure. It's not just an individual's matter; it affects Chairman Zhang!"

Zhang Yurong was moved and ashamed by her serious clarification. Her father could have such a subordinate, which was undeniably charming. Even with the intention to help Hai Fu, she didn't get the approach right. She walked over to Hai Fu's side and softly said, "I was wrong; you won't blame me, will you?"

Blame? How could she blame?

Seeing Zhang Yurong's sincere apology, how could Hai Fu bear to blame her? Although she didn't exactly watch this princess grow up, she at least saw her mature. Everyone's personality wasn't enthusiastic, yet in their hearts, they saw her as a princess to be loyal to and a sister to protect.

At this time, Hai Fu felt Li Yan pinching her calf under the table and suddenly realized that Zhang Yurong was now by her side. If she bent over, she might see Li Yan inside!

She quickly, subtly slid the chair forward a few inches, then tucked her legs under the table, using her body to shield the line of sight. "Yurong, it's okay now, you don't need to mind too much. I was the one who got excited just now. I can see you were just curious and didn't mean to ridicule me."

Seeing her serious demeanor, Zhang Yurong finally relaxed. Hai Fu was definitely the most loyal among the company's executives, her strength undeniable, a pillar of the company. Such a person must not be lost due to misunderstandings. Putting aside the company, personally, it would be hard to accept and face her old father.

Hearing their conversation, Li Yan knew the two were fine now, but he had a problem! The space under the table was limited, and Hai Fu's legs squeezed in. Although this could block the view, it also pushed her legs directly against him.

He could only gently pat and massage Hai Fu's calf, hinting for her to quickly finish discussing business with Zhang Yurong and leave.

Unfortunately, Hai Fu didn't share the telepathic connection with him that Yue Yao had. She didn't know his intention at all and thought that this guy was deliberately stirring trouble, seeing the president beside them. This made her angrily prod him with her foot.

This action, viewed by Li Yan as a provocation and a fun game, was extremely thrilling in the office, with someone beside them and that someone being the president and his wife. His mischievous hand began to wander up along her nylon-clad beautiful leg. Hai Fu, now close to the table, had her legs inside, essentially squeezed right before Li Yan. Although the feeling made his heart race a bit, Hai Fu had nowhere to hide...

Hai Fu could not use big movements to stop Li Yan, the only thing she could do was to let Zhang Yurong leave quickly.

"Oh right, speaking of business, Yurong, why did you ask if Li Yan has the ability to be a supervisor?"

Zhang Yurong also recalled the official matter. She sat down on the chair opposite Hai Fu and said seriously, "Didn't a factory cause trouble today? I was supposed to handle that and then return to the company. Remembering Miss Xiaoyuan's praise of him, I decided to give him a chance, to see if besides having a knack for communication and reception, he also has managerial abilities. And then..."

Although Zhang Yurong had moved to the opposite side, reducing her pressure, Hai Fu did not dare to move, keeping her body tense. She listened seriously to her recount the events.

"I didn't expect this Li Yan to be so capable..." Hai Fu lamented. "In my opinion, his ability is not a problem... hmm, but... his seniority might be hard for others to accept..."

Hai Fu's hesitations seemed, to Zhang Yurong, as if she was reserved about her attitude, not wanting to openly dispute her face to face. Hence, she was not as straightforward and did a bit of hemming and hawing.

"What you said also makes sense. Because of the guests from Beihai Country, I decided that as long as he is capable, he can be promoted. You help me evaluate his specific capabilities and opportunities in detail, okay?" Zhang Yurong finished speaking and stood up, "I've delayed you for a while, shall we go together?"

"Uh... I still have a little thing to wrap up, you go ahead!" Hai Fu, half paralyzed, reluctantly said.

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