The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

"How about..." Li Jie raised her eyebrow, saying coolly, "What's your worth? I can headhunt you over to Jie Rui!"

"..." Li Yan broke into a cold sweat. Even if you do headhunt me, they won't let me go. My official father-in-law is counting on getting me onto the board of directors of Paradise Group!

"If you become the manager, my dad will definitely agree with your opinions. With your skills and insight, you can surely lead us onto the right track; you're also a mysterious super bodyguard. In terms of that business, you can be our senior consultant, enabling us to reach higher-end customers; you could also train a batch of senior bodyguards for us. Plus, having worked at Paradise Group, you've got a wide network, and your girlfriend is Miss Yu. You could even introduce us to lots of corporate and private clients..." Li Jie got more and more excited as she talked.

But the more Li Yan listened, the more he broke out in a cold sweat. Big Sis, are you headhunting a manager or an all-around superman? You want me to be a manager, while also serving as a senior consultant, head coach, doing business development, public relations...

"Plus, I have a friend who's a top attorney, who can help with legal matters. And if you're knowledgeable about finance, that would be even better."

Upon hearing Li Yan's words, Li Jie nodded vigorously, "Exactly, that would be perfect!"

Li Yan gave her a playful flick on the head and jokingly scolded, "The TV stations have girls doing guys' jobs and guys doing beastly tasks, but you're using me like I'm Superman!"

Li Jie rubbed her head, only then realizing, "Right, it seems I'd have you doing everything. But hey, the more capable a person is, the more work they should do! Who told you to be so capable?"

Li Jie insisted, "So, are you willing to come over? I'm serious, although we may not be able to provide the same benefits as Paradise Group, you just analyzed it. If we expand, there's potential for growth. And...

At Paradise Group, it'll take many years to work your way up from a subsidiary manager to a headquarters executive, right? At Jie Rui, you could... have shares, become a boss as well. No matter how high a position you reach as an employee, it's still someone else's business. If a problem arises one day, you might be out. Developing the business with me is us developing our career together. We're the same type of people, and it aligns with our expertise. In the future, it will be our own business!"

She was really serious. When she spoke about the career, she didn't say "I" but "we." It was also something she longed for, as it would allow her to sit next to him! Although they've had a relationship now, she understood that before, they didn't spend much time together, so the feelings couldn't be as deep as with Little Yu. Being together meant having a better chance to develop.

For her good intentions, Li Yan sighed inwardly, thinking, Silly girl! You don't know that we're not the same type. My career is actually the natural enemy of your career!

Her seriousness made Li Yan respond seriously as well, "To be honest... There are reasons for my current job at Paradise Group, so I can't leave for now. I won't elaborate. Jie Rui is the effort and aspiration of your father and yourself, and it will be your career."

Li Jie noticed his sincerity and felt a bit disappointed. Yet, she immediately thought, perhaps he's a mysterious super bodyguard, and maybe the boss of Paradise Group hired him as a cover to secretly protect the company. He's a principled man and won't easily abandon his job.

"Hmm, alright, I know. You're just afraid I'll use you like you're Superman! Fine, fine."

Seeing her say this, Li Yan responded lightheartedly, "Actually, that's not the main issue. The main issue is that, over time, others will surely notice that our relationship is not ordinary."

Li Jie's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "So what?"

"So what? You're currently a manager, a well-respected one. If I take over, my plan will soon affect the current employees' interests, and they'll definitely dislike me. If I were a professional manager, it wouldn't matter. But with you letting me have shares to become a boss, and if people sense something ambiguous between us, what will they say about me?"

"What will they say about you?"

"Oh! When a woman becomes involved with a boss, she becomes the boss's wife. You're originally the boss, but you're a woman, and I'm a man. Won't they call me the boss's dad? Wouldn't that conflict with your dad? Or the boss's granddad?"

Li Jie finally understood, and she laughed at his words, "Isn't it great if you become the boss's granddad?"

Li Yan, joking around, suddenly thought of someone. Wasn't Huang Ying working hard in studying and aiming to pass the CPA exams? Even if she passes, there's no way she could get into the financial department of Paradise Group. Going to another company wouldn't be reassuring either.

"If you are indeed willing to develop like this, for financial matters, I can recommend someone reliable, even if not deeply experienced; as for legal matters, I could connect you with outsourcing services at the law firm of a friend. Regarding business, aren't you and your dad personally handling it? Your dad could look for companies or properties, while considering you've protected so many wealthy ladies, that's a network. I could even make some connections for you."

After hearing this, Li Jie felt less regretful. Regardless, he's offering to help by thinking of ways, which shows concern for her. Plus, whether in introducing people or clients, isn't that a connection? At least, we're still in touch.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. But there's a condition!" Li Jie looked up at him.

"What condition?" Li Yan felt a bit awkward. Am I helping you, or are you helping me?

"You just mentioned that your suggestion would temporarily harm the current employees' interests, which will make them resentful. These days, emotional bonds can't compare to money. People respect my dad because they earn a bit more from him. Once that's gone, they'll have a change of attitude, and some might even leave."

"That's inevitable; reforms always need such a process."

"So, your reform plan involves risk, and we're inexperienced, so..."

Seeing her hesitation, Li Yan laughed and said, "Just say what you want to say. We're at this point already, what need is there for formalities?" He still had her pinned to the bed.

Li Jie took a deep breath a few times and said rapidly, "What I mean is... If we encounter troubles or difficulties in the future, and I come to you for advice, you can't hide, can't find it annoying, and can't brush me off!"

Li Yan immediately understood. She accepted the reform plan, yet long-term she still thinks in a people-centered manner, valuing his words as a personal tie over professional managers. In the real business world, there truly are many professional managers who, after stabilizing a company, vie for control with the major shareholders.

"What a silly girl... Of course, I won't abandon you!"

Having his promise, Li Jie felt relieved. Just a few days ago, the nickname "silly girl" was something she felt annoyed about, but now hearing it from his mouth gave a sense of endearment. Yes, it's a nickname that only he would call her by, and he should only call her this single silly girl, right?

Fine, a silly girl it is!

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