Bai Ziyan was one of Bai Diao Bird's members.
She had a most spectacular performance when Bai Diao Bird soared overseas.
That was also the happiest period of time Li Qianfan and Bai Ziyan spent together.
However, Li Qianfan had long known that after their honeymoon phase, Bai Ziyan would reveal her poisonous nature, like that of a silver-ringed snake!
Now—
Bai Ziyan had already assassinated Bai Lingtang; used Li Qianfan's hand to cripple Bai Yujing, who could contend with her; and even figured out Jiao Yin's true identity, thus planning a scheme where the attack missed its target.
But Bai Ziyan had always remained hidden.
While Li Qianfan was extremely busy with scandals, the establishment of the Su family's mansion, and the assassination attempt on Su Nanyin, he had not paid any attention to Bai Ziyan.
Yet, he couldn't stop Bai Ziyan from consistently laying her plans during this period.
Finally.
When her interests clashed with Li Qianfan's, she showed signs of turning hostile.
Tiandong Meiyu Group was a company specializing in hotels.
The group sounded very grand and high-class, but in reality, its personnel scale was quite sparse.
With the rampant spread of vampires and the continuous decline of the global economy, Meiyu Group could not hold on and was on the verge of bankruptcy, seeking acquisition.
Chu Yazhi, who was determined to help her master expand his business, had set her sights on this company as soon as the Su family's mansion was established and they returned to Tiandong.
And in the subsequent days, she frequently negotiated with the general manager of Meiyu Group, repeatedly discussing the acquisition price.
But just as the price was about to be agreed upon, Bai Ziyan intervened!
Chu Yazhi naturally was unwilling.
"Alright, I understand."
Li Qianfan said, "Please arrange a meeting for me with Bai Ziyan. I'll be in the provincial capital tomorrow at ten in the morning. Whatever it is, I'll discuss it with her personally."
After ending the call with Chu Yazhi, Li Qianfan lit a cigarette and began to ponder how to negotiate with Bai Ziyan when they met tomorrow.
He could, of course, call Bai Ziyan directly.
But why didn't Bai Ziyan call Li Qianfan directly when she was competing with Chu Yazhi to acquire Meiyu Group?
It was because Bai Ziyan wanted to handle matters officially—
Since that was the case, Li Qianfan also had no need to make an extra call to Bai Ziyan.
When tomorrow comes, they could handle it officially face-to-face.
Buzz buzz buzz.
The phone rang.
The caller ID showed His Majesty Su Huang.
Seeing this name, Li Qianfan couldn't help but smack his lips.
This was the first call Su Nanyin had made to him in over a week since he returned to Qingyun.
(Ru Hua is Ru Hua, Su Nanyin is Su Nanyin, they are not to be confused).
Li Qianfan picked up the phone.
Su Nanyin's voice was calm, "Li Qianfan, is it convenient for you to talk now?"
"Convenient."
Li Qianfan glanced at the office door and truthfully said, "I'm alone, in my office."
Hmm.
Su Nanyin hummed, stating her reason for calling, "I'm calling to ask. Has Su Ziyu successfully planted the蛊 yet? Is he returning to Qingyun?"
She already knew that Su Ziyu's attempt to plant the蛊 had failed.
But Li Qianfan had told her that night that Su Ziyu would succeed soon, which was why he returned to Qingyun.
She certainly didn't believe that the failure of Su Ziyu's蛊 planting could be kept from Li Qianfan.
But Li Qianfan had hidden it from her—
It was obvious that Li Qianfan did not want to place all his hopes of delaying aging on her after the failure of planting the蛊.
That was why, after falling out with her (due to the discovery of Ru Hua's phone), he immediately used the excuse of waiting for Su Ziyu's return and rushed to Qingyun.
Since Li Qianfan was keeping it from her, she would pretend not to know.
Without this excuse, how could she, in her capacity as "Su Nanyin," call him during working hours so openly?
"Not yet, but he should be back soon."
Li Qianfan lied with a straight face, his tone even more perfunctory, "Is there anything else? If not, I'm still busy."
Su Nanyin said, "Don't forget, you are still my secretary. You have been on leave for a full week. During this time, Du Ke has been acting as my temporary secretary."
Li Qianfan frowned, "We agreed back then that my position as secretary was for gilded experience. Whether I work or not is up to me. You'd better consult with Manager Li (Li Nanfang) again and select a new secretary to avoid delaying your normal work."
"Hmph."
Su Nanyin snorted displeasuredly, "You say it so lightly. Is anyone qualified to be my secretary? Besides, your appointment as my secretary was personally approved by President Zhao. If you cannot fulfill your secretarial duties, then go to President Zhao and resign."
Resign to President Zhao?
The thought of how Li Qianfan was thoroughly berated by President Zhao that day made his heart skip a beat.
He dared not go to President Zhao to resign.
He could only say in a low voice, "When my wife returns to Qingyun, I will go back to Sijiu to have a look. Alright, that's all."
Without waiting for Su Nanyin to say anything, he ended the call.
It was almost quitting time, and the sky was darkening. He still had a lot of work to do.
He had no time to chat aimlessly!
"Alas, when I wasn't here, who was doing this work for Old Master Su?"
Li Qianfan looked at the documents on his desk and couldn't help but sigh.
The talents originally transferred from Lijia Village had now all left Qingyun.
The reason was simple—
That is, Li Qianfan had now set up his own business, but he would not integrate it into Lijia Village's enterprises (and Lijia Village wouldn't want it either). Therefore, it was normal for Lijia Village to withdraw those talents.
Similarly.
Because Qingyun's enterprises had no benefit entanglement with Longxu, they would not send anyone to assist either.
Public is public, private is private.
One must never mix public and private affairs, otherwise, conflicts would inevitably arise sooner or later!
If Li Qianfan wanted to expand Qingyun's enterprises, he still had to rely on Old Master Su.
Talent had to be cultivated or discovered by himself.
"The pace of acquisition must slow down. Greed leads to ruin."
As Li Qianfan was looking at an acquisition proposal, biting on his penholder, his phone screen lit up.
Ru Hua requested a WeChat video call.
Hmm?
After just ending a call, why was this number requesting a call again?
But this number was always kept in her bedroom, wasn't it?
Why did she bring it to the office?
Could she be planning to do this even during the day—
Li Qianfan paused for a moment, then his heart skipped a beat.
Cough!
He coughed heavily and accepted the video call.
The screen showed a piece of wood.
"Old friend, why are you showing me this piece of wood?"
Li Qianfan asked with some confusion.
The camera panned.
A pair of white stiletto heels appeared in the frame.
Only then did Li Qianfan realize that the piece of wood was under the table.
Then the camera moved up along the stilettos.
It was a pair of bare legs, without stockings.
They were like snow-white porcelain, shimmering with a healthy glow.
And Ru Hua's slightly nervous breathing could be clearly heard.
Li Qianfan also became nervous.
He knew what Ru Hua was about to do.
As expected—
The camera slowly moved up, revealing a black skirt hem.
The hem of the skirt disappeared, and the light turned dark.
But as a hand appeared, the light brightened again.
Then he saw—
Ru Hua's voice, trying to remain calm but trembling slightly, came through, "Old friend, let you admire the girl I'm meeting during the day."
Li Qianfan asked with a dry voice, "Won't it delay your work?"
Ru Hua replied, "All my work is done."
After a pause.
Ru Hua added, "It's precisely to make time for this that I could video call you."
Li Qianfan asked again, "What about your secretary?"
Ru Hua answered, "Within half an hour, I'm sure no one will come in. The door is also locked from the inside."
Li Qianfan asked again, "During the day, it doesn't seem appropriate to do this."
"Tch, just say if you dare or not."
Ru Hua deliberately scoffed dismissively, then whispered, "I can't control myself."
Li Qianfan hesitated, "Alright."
Phew.
Ru Hua on the other side breathed a sigh of relief.
Time ticked by.
The ironclad fact proved that anything only happens zero times or countless times.
It's basically very difficult the first time.
But once there's a first time, any subsequent occurrences become natural.
Even doing something wrong.
The sense of guilt from the first time doing something wrong will slowly disappear.
But the thrill of doing something wrong can be maintained for a long time.
After a while.
Ru Hua's deliberately bold voice came through again, "Old friend, let me see you."
Li Qianfan didn't react.
Ru Hua said again, "My girl can perform even more exciting programs for you. Seeing it will absolutely be your good fortune for three lifetimes."
What more exciting program?
Li Qianfan secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
The sun was setting in the west.
The sunset clouds were like fire.
Du Yaoyao, who was sent out by Su Nanyin to buy things, listlessly arrived at the office door and knocked.
Even though she was the daughter of Deputy Manager Su, and the relationship with Su Nanyin had become increasingly informal at home,
At the office, she had to follow the rules.
"Come in."
Hearing Deputy Manager Su's voice, Yaoyao opened the door and entered.
Deputy Manager Su was working at her desk, her bare feet in white stilettos under the desk crossed and slightly swaying.
"Deputy Manager, I've bought what you wanted."
Yaoyao walked to the desk and placed the several bags she was carrying onto the table: "Ink pad, stationery, pen refills, air freshener, oranges, bananas, etc. Here, this is the shopping receipt."
"Mm, I see."
Su Nanyin didn't lift her head, "Put it here."
"Mom."
Du Yaoyao had just called her "Mom" when Su Nanyin looked up at her and said sternly, "Du Junlin, please call me Deputy Manager Su! And I've said this many times before, at the office, everything is handled officially. There are no mothers and daughters, only the manager and the section chief."
Tch.
Just as Yaoyao was about to pout, she saw the coldness in Su Nanyin's eyes and knew she had to be serious.
She quickly straightened her attitude and said in a low voice, "Deputy Manager Su, I'd like to ask for a few days' leave to go to Qingyun to see Li Qianfan. I've been dreaming about him lately and miss him very much."
Su Nanyin didn't even think about it, "No."
"I miss him!"
"No, even if you miss him."
"You—"
"Get out!"
Su Nanyin said sternly, her face set, pointing towards the door and speaking sharply.
Seeing that she was truly angry, Yaoyao could only soften her stance, pouted, and mumbled, "Fine, I'll get out, why are you so fierce."
As she turned to leave, she casually took a peeled banana from beside Su Nanyin's arm and put it in her hand.
Su Nanyin was shocked—
She quickly said, "Put it down!"
"I'm just eating your banana, do you have to be so stingy?"
Yaoyao was also a bit annoyed. She opened her mouth, took a bite of half of it, and chewed demonstratively as she quickly walked out.