One of the vice president's secretaries, Xiao Hu, saw the group message and deliberately came to check.
Upon entering, he was taken aback by Yu He's appearance. She was indeed as the lovely receptionist had described, like a fairy descended to earth, ethereal and beautiful, making him envious.
He joined Shengda Venture Capital two years ago, just as Qin Beiting took over the company. He had only seen Qin Beiting from afar but was instantly captivated by his handsome face, as if meticulously sculpted by God.
Later, he overheard the office girls gossiping that President Qin was single, uninterested in women, and would rather forgo inheriting the Qin family's vast shares than marry casually.
At that time, he secretly rejoiced at being a man, with a chance to ascend. Thus, he made an effort to dress well every day, hoping for an opportunity to approach Qin Beiting when he visited the company.
As long as he could get close to Qin Beiting, having an official title wouldn't matter. What was important was that Qin Beiting was rich, handsome, and had a great physique, enough for him to enjoy for a lifetime.
Therefore, no matter how beautiful this woman was, it was useless. President Qin wouldn't even spare her a glance.
"I've brewed you a cup of coffee," Xiao Hu placed the coffee in his hand on the desk, his tone unconsciously gaining confidence.
"Thank you, are you President Qin's secretary?" Yu He glanced at him indifferently.
The man wasn't exceptionally handsome, but his features were well-defined. He had permed curly hair, was neatly dressed, and even wore perfume.
Up close, one could notice the faint, subtle makeup he wore.
Tsk.
Xiao Hu wished he were Qin Beiting's secretary, to be by his side every day. However, Qin Beiting rarely came to the company. When he did, he delegated everything to Chen Dong, leaving Xiao Hu no room to intervene. Only when serving tea or coffee could he get close to Qin Beiting's flawless, handsome face.
"Yes. Is there something you need from President Qin? I can relay the message for you," he said.
Qin Beiting visited the company fewer than five times a year. Chen Dong had brought this person here and left without a word, indicating she wasn't someone important.
As the vice president's secretary, he had room to maneuver.
"Are President Qin's secretaries all men?" Yu He asked, not answering his question.
Xiao Hu disliked her self-centered way of questioning. He stated directly, "Yes. If you're trying to approach President Qin with your looks, I advise you not to waste your efforts. President Qin doesn't like women."
Yu He: "..."
So, Qin Beiting's dislike for women was a public secret?
"If you have nothing else, please leave. President Qin won't see you; he's not in the company," Xiao Hu added.
Yu He's cool gaze sharpened, "He's not in the company?"
Xiao Hu suddenly realized he had slipped up. The fact that President Qin didn't frequently visit the company was a secret among all employees. He cleverly added, "That's right, President Qin's schedule today is an out-of-office engagement, so he's not here."
As soon as he finished speaking, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and Qin Beiting entered with an aura of coldness.
"Babe..." Qin Beiting stopped short when he saw someone else in the office.
"Presi- President Qin!" Xiao Hu, as if seeing a ghost, stammered, his tongue stumbling.
Why was President Qin here? He hadn't received any notification about President Qin's visit!
Yu He looked at the person who had rushed in and smiled, "Wasn't President Qin not in the company?"
Qin Beiting's expression turned cold. His icy gaze swept over Xiao Hu like a sharp sword, causing the latter to tremble.
Chen Dong, following behind him, was startled. They had rushed here frantically, only to encounter a team killer?!
He deliberately reprimanded, "Which department are you from? What are you doing here? Do you have nothing better to do?!"
"I, I..." Xiao Hu realized he might have caused trouble and became incoherent. Finally, Chen Dong forcefully dragged him out.
"Settle his salary and tell him not to come to work tomorrow. Also, inform HR to ensure Seventh Master never sees this person again," Chen Dong said as he took him to the finance department.
Xiao Hu felt like he had been struck by lightning. He grabbed Chen Dong, "Assistant Chen, I know I was wrong. I'll never dare to do it again. Please don't make me resign..."
Chen Dong shook off his hand and walked away, leaving the finance department staff looking at each other in bewilderment.
In the top-floor presidential office.
"Baby, why did you suddenly come here? You didn't even tell me beforehand so I could pick you up."
Qin Beiting stepped forward and tugged at Yu He's hem, his magnetic voice laced with tenderness. The coldness emanating from him dissipated, and he resembled a big, doting dog, a far cry from his earlier imposing demeanor.
Yu He had seen him change his expression as quickly as flipping a book too many times. She should have been used to it by now, but today, she found his behavior exceptionally jarring.
She took a step back, maintaining a distance from him, and tried to speak in a calm tone, "If you had informed me beforehand, I wouldn't be able to tell which of your words were true and which were false."
Seeing her distance herself, Qin Beiting's expression turned cold again, and he frowned.
According to Chen Dong's report, after the young lady met Shi Ban, she encountered Qin Meimei at a coffee shop and then insisted on coming to the company to find him.
Had Shi Ban said something to her?
"I was indeed in a meeting just now, but not at this company. I was at a friend's company."
Qin Beiting stepped closer, looking down at her eyes, and continued to explain, "I'm not doing well in the Qin family. I'm doing some side business privately. It shouldn't be excessive to earn some extra money, right?"
Yu He's gaze was cold as she met his eyes, "It's not just that, is it?"
"For example?" Qin Beiting frowned. Did the young lady already know his identity?
"For example, President Qin, you don't like women."
"..."
"Who said that?!"
"Isn't that a secret known by everyone in your company?"
Yu He saw his strong reaction and couldn't discern whether he was angry at being exposed or wrongly accused.
Qin Beiting: "..."
He suddenly recalled Qin Xinhui and Qin Jincheng speculating about his sexual orientation at the company last time. His expression darkened. Had this spread throughout the entire company? And reached the young lady?
Could the young lady actually believe such absurd rumors?!
He had truly dug his own grave!
"So you've been deliberately keeping your distance from me recently because you believed this rumor?" Qin Beiting chuckled with a hint of helplessness. "How can you be so cute? With an intellect at the level of a top scholar, you still believe these rumors?"
He raised his hand, about to place it on Yu He's head, but she dodged it.
"Rumor?" Yu He's face was full of doubt. "You keep saying you're not doing well in the Qin family, so why don't you consider getting married and inheriting the shares your grandfather left you?"
Once the shares were inherited, no matter how the Qin family felt about him, they couldn't do anything to him. Even she understood this logic, and she didn't believe Qin Beiting didn't.