The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

(It's summer vacation, and with kids around it's hard to focus on writing. There's not much fun here, so I'm planning to send them back to the hometown for vacation. I'll spend more time with them for the next few days, but updates will be more frequent and stable later in the month. Thanks for understanding.)

Li Yan looked at Yurong and sat down across from her, casually asking, "You looking for me?"

His tone and attitude were ambiguous; at the company, in the office, he should call her the president. But because of their relationship, formally addressing his wife as president would seem a bit ironic — especially with no one else around, and he never called her that anyway.

Yurong also felt the pressure in this regard, fearing that Ke Yunyun might notice something, so she quickly sent her out. But facing Li Yan, she was slightly more at ease.

"Yes," she replied, pondering how to begin.

"Business?"

Hearing Li Yan's words, she couldn't help but retort, "Obviously, if it weren't for business, why would I call you to the office?"

Li Yan laughed, "Since it's business, just say it directly, no need to be concerned."

Seeing him say that, Yurong huffed a bit, "What am I worried about? There's a task I need to assign to you."

Li Yan gestured with his hand for her to continue.

"I was planning to make you a manager, but Chen Aiyuan's stuff came up and it got delayed..."

Upon hearing Yurong's words, Li Yan was genuinely surprised this time and couldn't help but ask, "My dear wife, you weren't thinking of making me the planning department director, were you? Uh... I'm not that capable!" Chen Aiyuan has been gone for a week, and while everything's running smoothly, the company hasn't officially appointed a new department director, so he did suspect his wife might want to push him into the role.

Seeing his genuinely surprised look instead of joking, Yurong was left speechless, rubbing her forehead. After he finished speaking, she coughed and sternly said, "Li Yan, don't flatter yourself. What qualifications do you have to be a planning department director? Even if I'm crazy, others wouldn't agree!"

Although the words were blunt, Li Yan wasn't discouraged; it was the reality. "Haha, now I'm relieved. Actually, connections shouldn't be ignored if there's an appropriate position, you could consider me. But director, manager... no thanks, too much work. A board director would be nice, though."

"Hmph!" Yurong snorted coldly, an evil smile flickering across her lips, "You're afraid of too much work and want leisure, huh?"

Seeing her expression, Li Yan certainly didn't believe he was called up just to discuss a satisfactory position transfer, so he quickly said, "No need, the business department and security team keep me busy and satisfied enough. Leisure roles aren't necessary; I was just kidding."

"But I'm not satisfied!"

"Then what do you want to do?"

"Chen Aiyuan's gone, and we need someone to fill his role. During this critical time, we can't randomly transfer someone from another department, so the company decided to promote a competent, experienced, and respected manager from the planning department." Yurong looked at Li Yan, a subtle smile appearing on her lips again.

By now, Li Yan had mostly guessed it and could only dodge the topic, "Of course, it should be like that. Chen Aiyuan vacating a position is good for the planning department. Promoting a manager lets a team leader fill the managerial spot, and capable staff become team leaders, which effectively promotes more people, definitely motivating everyone."

"Uh-huh, I don't need that many promotions. I'm parachuting you in as a manager!" Yurong directly revealed her intention, not allowing him to be vague. "This is why I called you here today, to get you mentally prepared."

Li Yan was helpless, smiling wryly, "President, isn't this too casual, too risky? You know my capabilities, after all this time in the business department, I still follow Supervisor Wen. Going to the planning department is completely unfamiliar! I'm lacking in strength and seniority; parachuting in won't earn anyone's respect and will definitely impact company affairs."

"It's okay, I'll arrange everything. The new director will guide and take care of you well. Besides, haven't you been getting along well with Jiang Lele? She's sure to support you."

Li Yan made a face, "This won't work. I'm also the deputy head of the security team; it's a crucial role. Surely this position should go to someone loyal to you like me! Are you comfortable letting anyone else take it?"

Yurong nodded, "That's true. You haven't been the deputy head for long, and you don't spend much time, but the results are decent..."

"Right!"

"Then here's the deal," Yurong continued, "you'll remain the deputy head of security. If you're reluctant to leave the business department, you can keep it too. Although you won't get three salaries, you'll get a slight raise."

Li Yan collapsed onto her desk, "I've eaten too much. One job is busy enough, now you want me to do three!"

Seeing him like that, Yurong smiled, satisfied. Go ahead and act; try to escape! I'm putting you to the test to squeeze out your potential!

When Li Yan lifted his head, her smile immediately vanished, replaced by an all-business and serious expression.

"You capitalist oppressing the laborers..."

In response to his complaints and accusations, Yurong secretly found it amusing, but on the surface, she coldly snorted, "That's just how I am, so what?"

"No, you're not oppressing laborers; you're oppressing your husband... I protest!"

"Protest invalid! Get ready to move to the planning department obediently!"

Li Yan knew that once Yurong made a decision, it wouldn't be easily changed. He also knew she was willing to cultivate him, but...

"Yurong, I'm serious, I have no qualifications, no skills. Transferring me over like this will put pressure on me and cause discontent in the planning department, which won't be good."

Seeing his serious demeanor, Yurong suddenly laughed and then, with an unprecedentedly gentle voice, said, "Aren't you my husband? For you, I don't fear pressure, and I don't mind a little loss for the company if it gives you a chance. Go for it, hubby, I have faith in you!"

Originally slumped over the desk, Li Yan jumped up, staring in shock at Yurong in front of him. Was this still the same wife he knew? An illusion, it must be an illusion!

Yurong had never addressed him with such a tone, her voice so tender it gave him goosebumps, yet in his ears, it sounded like a chilly breeze. There's always something abnormal when things are too strange!

His reaction landed in Yurong's eyes, almost making her burst out laughing. She hadn't expected her spontaneously gentle act to shock him so much. But after the amused thought, she felt a bit sad. As a wife, being gentle and caring to her husband should be her duty, yet on her, it was so rare it surprised and scared him, a failure indeed!

"You don't want to leave the sales department because of Wen Qianyi, do you? Go back and think it over. If you really don't want to, I won't force you."

Yurong said coolly, waving her hand to indicate he could leave.

Seeing her return to her normal attitude, Li Yan felt more at ease. Just... she might have been joking earlier, but did his exaggerated reaction make her feel bad?

He also understood the meaning of Yurong's last words: If his focus was on Wen Qianyi, then he should stay in the sales department, by her side; if his focus was on Yurong, then for the future, he should start to train himself. Her main intention wasn't just to transfer him away from Wen Qianyi but to give him an opportunity to develop.

"Yurong, don't overthink it. Supervisor Wen is much better than others; she has taught me a lot. I just want to learn and train with her a bit more. But since you want me to go to the planning department, I'll go. At worst, I'll be sidelined, which would just give me some leisure time."

Hearing his consent, Yurong felt quite gratified. His last sentence made her secretly amused, thinking he was some big officer to be sidelined...

"Don't overthink it, either. Even if you're not in the same department, I'll still give you opportunities to work with Wen Qianyi."

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But Yurong said nothing further, waving her hand to signify he could leave.

...

Back in the sales department, Li Yan felt a bit sentimental. He had worked here for seven or eight months, and although he hadn't achieved much, it was the longest job and work environment he had experienced in the past two years. The planning department is still part of the same company, still in the same building, but it somehow feels like a change in environment.

Ye Jiahong noticed Li Yan had arrived and came straight out, pulling him into the office to ask what the president wanted with him.

Although Li Yan didn't know the specific thoughts, he could somewhat guess he was pondering the boss's intentions. Remembering the earlier mention potentially cutting him, and Ye Jiahong's reaction, he couldn't resist teasing him a bit, leaning in to say mysteriously, "Ye, the president's going to promote me. You probably know, a department happens to have a vacancy. Haha, I've finally made it. Even though I won't be in the sales department, I'll still need your guidance, Ye!"

Ye Jiahong's eyes widened. Another department has a vacancy, a promotion. These vaguely spoken keywords immediately made him think of the planning department director. Could it be the president is really promoting him? It seems like Director Sun and the president are on the same side. Damn, having connections makes all the difference. I got to director purely by my abilities, but someone like Li Yan can also become a director—just humiliating to associate with!

Though he cursed inwardly, he was outwardly much more respectful, taking out a cigarette to give Li Yan one. Such a worthless direct line is someone worth building good relations with and using.

"Brother Li, no need to say that. Your future is surely brighter than mine. You'll have to look after me. To celebrate your promotion, I'm hosting dinner tonight, and you must give me this face!" Ye had always looked down on Li Yan, treating him as a joke. Although there's been some change recently, it wasn't enough for him to treat Li Yan to dinner. But things are different now. In a few days, they'll be at the same level, so of course, the relationship needs a redefinition!

"Haha, low-key, low-key, let's wait for the official result first."

Li Yan accepted his cigarette with a chuckle but declined the dinner invitation, secretly amused. If he knew I was just transferred to be a manager, what would he think?

At this point, his phone received a text message—it was from Hai Fu: "Tonight, treat me to dinner..."

Dinner? It's been a while since I had her for dinner! Just a few words made Li Yan smile knowingly.

Looking at his lewd smile, Ye knew it must be from a woman, only able to inwardly lament life's unfairness. This guy isn't better than me at anything, yet he's always so lucky? (To be continued. For more chapters, please log on to www.qidian.com, support the author, support legitimate reading!)