The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

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Besides the driver, only Su Qingrui and Gao Qing accompanied them. Su Qingrui is quite clever; he's good at serious discussions, including flattery and compliments, but he's not lively enough for making jokes and brightening the atmosphere. So he brought Gao Qing along to liven things up for welcoming Li Yan.

This screenwriter, who resembles Cao Charley in appearance, talks about entertaining industry anecdotes with skill comparable to Qiao Pan and is even more adept at rhetoric.

Their destination was a place called "Yijing Resort." Yijing, does that mean the scenery is pleasant?

Factoring in all the consumed time, Li Yan hadn't done much meaningful work since the start of the day, and it was already nearly lunchtime, making him feel quite at ease. It was much more comfortable than sitting idly in the office waiting for the day to end, and he felt genuinely grateful to Wen Qianyi.

"This is my partner Pan Qingjun. He was the one who met Mr. Li last time and brought back the project proposal..." After getting out of the car, Su Qingrui quickly introduced a few people waiting to greet them.

He wasn't a local, but he arranged all the activities, handling only the broad directions. The specifics were managed by his local partner, Pan Qingjun. To show the importance of the occasion, Pan Qingjun brought everyone involved in today's reception to wait here.

The local guests invited were also represented by Pan Qingjun, who, after his introduction, promptly passed the baton, and with a smile, introduced: "Mr. Li, this is Liang Dongheng, a reporter from the Evening News; this is Li Yajun, a reporter from the TV station's First Scene segment; and this is Zhang Jing, a painter and photographer..."

As they were introduced, Li Yan greeted each one and then joked, "You are all renowned figures in our city. I'm just a regular employee. It's truly an honor to meet you all."

These people weren't really that famous, but Zhang Jing, with her painter and photographer titles, often received praise at various occasions. Initially, when Pan Qingjun invited them to entertain someone from a big company, they weren't thrilled—so what if you're rich? At least they expected someone high-ranking, like an executive. But they attended out of respect for Pan Qingjun and Su Qingrui. Seeing Li Yan was so polite and pleasing to hear, they felt more at ease.

They were also somewhat acquainted with Gao Qing, so everyone quickly engaged in casual conversation.

Nearby was a young man whom Pan Qingjun hadn't introduced, but he wasn't upset and still carried a warm smile. After a round of exchanges, he cheerfully invited, "Hello, everyone. I'm Xiao Bi from this resort... It's an honor to have you all here, and today we'll be sure to provide the best service!"

While flattering everyone, he distributed business cards one by one and led the way, respectfully inviting them inside.

After Su Qingrui adjusted the schedule, Pan Qingjun made corresponding arrangements and adjustments, making it just the right time for lunch.

Yijing Resort wasn't like those one-time-sale scenic resorts; it mainly relied on local returning customers with spending power. Therefore, the service in all aspects was impeccable, including the restaurant, which employed famous chefs. Xiao Bi was quite confident about this.

Led by Xiao Bi, the group, chatting and laughing, arrived at the restaurant. After all, since Su Qingrui, Pan Qingjun, and Gao Qing had direct connections with the investment's success, they were the ones gathered around Li Yan. Meanwhile, Liang Dongheng, Li Yajun, and Zhang Jing each engaged in lofty conversations. Although Xiao Bi could tell who the main guests were today, he didn't neglect anyone and flattered everyone he met while moving around.

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As they ascended the stairs to the restaurant, a person at the corner noticed the exuberant group and furrowed his brows initially. However, when he glimpsed Li Yan among them, he appeared slightly surprised, quickly bowed his head as if rummaging for a cigarette, and waited for them to pass by before entering one of the private rooms.

Was it really him?

His cigarette still unlit, he promptly retreated to another private room.

"Li Tai, why are you back so soon? Did Brother Hao come?" asked a man holding an old-fashioned tobacco pipe.

"Mr. Fei, Mr. Ding, I didn't step out yet."

"Then why did you come back?" Mr. Fei hadn't spoken yet when Ding Thirty impatiently interjected.

The polite Li Tai responded, "I saw someone, so I came to report to you two first..." Lowering his voice, he approached Mr. Fei and Ding Thirty and whispered a few words.

Mr. Fei, holding the tobacco pipe, immediately exchanged an understanding glance with the rather crafty-looking Ding Thirty, then softly instructed, "We've got it! Go out and wait for Brother Hao. Once he arrives, report the situation immediately. We'll keep an eye on things here."

"Yes." Li Tai swiftly exited.

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At this point, Liang Dongheng, Li Yajun, Zhang Jing, and the others also couldn't just boast by themselves. Since they were invited out to eat, they had to give face. They began interacting with Li Yan, centering their conversation around him.

Although Su and Pan hadn't explicitly stated it, given the setup, Li Yan understood that at least lunchtime wasn't for serious matters. It was merely a social gathering to build rapport. Compared to the previous invitation where Qiao Pan, Chu Yi, and others simply hosted a nearby restaurant meal with a more modest setup, this time Su and Pan were well-prepared, and the arrangement at the resort was much more elaborate. This couldn't be compared.

After all, they were quite small players, so Li Yan candidly admitted to being just an ordinary employee. However, with Heaven Group's background, there were plenty of bragging points, mainly in terms of funding aspects. For instance, a previous multimillion project didn't even qualify to be discussed at the headquarters, which had already impressed Su Qingrui. Now, given the boastful nature of the conversation, he confidently joined in and held his own among them.

They'd become more familiar with each other, so there was no awkwardness. The conversation shifted from boasting and probing to become more humorous and lively.

Having rarely experienced such settings, Li Yan was earnestly trying to adapt. After all, this was just another scene in normal social life.

Right when everyone was in high spirits, enjoying food and drinks, and the atmosphere reached its peak, the private room door swung open.

Although all the wine and dishes were already served, and everyone was satisfied with the service arranged by Xiao Bi, they didn't think much of it. However, those facing the door paused their eating and talking when they saw the situation, prompting everyone else to turn their attention that way.

A group of several people appeared at the door, with Xiao Bi in front, still wearing a smile, albeit now quite forced.

Surrounded by several individuals, a tall central man exuded an air of authority, and his personal aura was very strong, creating an imposing presence. The others alongside him were more ordinary, but two men on either side of the tall man were also quite intimidating, one appearing sinister and the other fierce, both exuding a demeanor that deterred confrontation.

The women present were accustomed to such scenes and were familiar with the context, so they kept silent and were ready to withdraw if necessary, avoiding eye contact.

Su Qingrui shot an astonished look at Pan Qingjun, who was equally baffled since he hadn't offended anyone. Could it be related to one of the guests?

He quickly scanned the room, seeing everyone's astonishment, but also had no clue what was happening. To him, the intruders didn't seem like good people, and it was unlikely that Li Yan, Zhang Jing, or Gao Qing had offended them.

"Gentlemen, I don't know..." Pan Qingjun rose proactively.

Had it been an average drunk causing trouble, wielding strength in numbers or as guests, they might have been scolded away. But the intruders could be seen crowding the entrance, at least six or seven visible, and the ones ahead exuded a formidable presence. Given that Xiao Bi dared not intervene, it was clear they weren't harmless. He had to prioritize harmony. He glanced at Xiao Bi, silently pleading for help: just because you can't stop them, at least introduce them to us so we can have some idea! (To be continued, for more chapters, please log in to www.qidian.com to support the author and legal reading!)