After dinner, Duan Yiheng called Qin Yang. Lin Xiaoying had foreseen her fate the moment Ke Yu lost. There was disappointment, but it was expected. Her glamorous self was no longer among the bustling crowds of B City.
On his way to the company that afternoon, Duan Yiheng accepted the interview request. Lin Xi was momentarily surprised and said to Duan Yiheng, "I thought you wouldn't do an interview." Duan Yiheng said, "I've thought about it carefully, and it's still very necessary."
His employees had been on tenterhooks for a long time due to his repeated battles with Duan Zheng. Now that everything was clear, both internally and externally, he needed to reassure them. This appearance was a public and transparent dialogue.
Also, his relationship with Lin Xi was ambiguous in many media outlets; he needed to give them a clear understanding. Upon entering the company, a black Bentley stopped in front of the office building. The two entered the lobby side by side, and Sun Wenxin spotted them immediately.
She and the receptionist bowed and greeted each other. Lin Xi, perhaps in a good mood, winked at her. Duan Yiheng turned her face away: "Why are you winking like that?" Sun Wenxin and the receptionists immediately spread the story vividly in their gossip group.
Lin Xi was speechless. He called a wink a wink? Once in the elevator, Lin Xi playfully slapped Duan Yiheng's arm: "Don't you know what a wink is?" Duan Yiheng turned his head, smiling, and said, "You know there are security cameras in the elevator?"
Lin Xi gasped: "Then wasn't my hit on camera? Is it too late for me to fix it?" "So how do you plan to fix it?" Duan Yiheng asked. Lin Xi's eyes darted around, and she said,
"I'll keep half a meter away from you right now, and then give you a deep 90-degree bow." "Save your breath." Duan Yiheng pulled her close, "Who in the whole company doesn't know our relationship?" Lin Xi pressed her index finger against his chest:
"Let go a little, we still need to keep our distance in the company." The elevator arrived, and Duan Yiheng released her. Chen Xin had already arrived; he would be in charge of some matters at Yinfan Technology from now on.
Compared to other subsidiaries, Yinfan Technology had its own mature operating system. The senior executives in various departments that Duan Yiheng kept weren't idle either; their weekly reports were enough for him to understand Yinfan Technology's affairs. Moreover, there was also the Vice President of Operations overseeing things.
Chen Xin was very capable; he and Lin Xi smoothly completed the handover in one afternoon. Tomorrow she would be going to the sales department, and before leaving get off work, Lin Xi ordered coffee and desserts for everyone. She naturally also went to the sales department; everyone was a familiar face, so there was nothing awkward about it.
Xu Yu called Lin Xi to her office. Knowing Xu Yu's personality, Lin Xi proactively said, "Director Xu, I hope you'll take good care of me in the future." Xu Yu also understood Lin Xi to some extent and said,
"Don't worry, I'm fair and impartial. As long as you do your job well, we can get along very well." Lin Xi replied, "I will definitely learn from you." Xu Yu smiled slightly; she was certain she would mentor her well, as Duan Yiheng had subtly mentioned it to her.
Every step Lin Xi took forward, she herself would rise with her. She couldn't simply treat Lin Xi as a subordinate; she wanted to deliver a satisfactory result to Duan Yiheng. Of course, she couldn't say these things to Lin Xi right now.
After leaving the company and getting into the car, Lin Xi asked Duan Yiheng, "Although you're still concurrently serving as the president of Yinfan Technology, you had another meeting with several senior executives this afternoon. Will the company be managed by the VP of Operations from now on?"
"Yes, after all, the company can't be without a leader." Lin Xi rubbed her nose. "Am I basically the designated successor?" Duan Yiheng pinched her cheek. "Don't embarrass me, okay?" "Okay."
Lin Xi grabbed his wrist and shook it. "I'm willing to make a pledge." "It's not that serious." Duan Yiheng was amused by her. "You think this is a war?" Lin Xi snorted. "Where to now?" Duan Yiheng said,
"We finally have a few hours of free time, shall we go on a date?" Lin Xi readily agreed. It was called a date, but really it was just going to a nice restaurant with good food and a pleasant atmosphere to chat over drinks. Time was tight, and there wasn't much time to plan.
Taking a break from her busy schedule, enjoying the night view from a high-rise restaurant was a good option. She had to work tomorrow, so Lin Xi only dared to have a small drink. When they were almost finished eating, Duan Yiheng beckoned to Lin Xi, "Bring the dessert over." Lin Xi looked up suspiciously, "Why?"
Duan Yiheng patted the seat inside his seat, "Sit with me and enjoy the night view." They were in a private space, so Lin Xi brought the dessert over, and Duan Yiheng made room for her. As soon as Lin Xi sat down, Duan Yiheng's hand slipped under her lower back.
Lin Xi turned her head and cut a piece of raspberry cream cheese for Duan Yiheng with a knife and fork. Duan Yiheng smiled, "You eat first." Lin Xi knew he wasn't a fan of desserts and assumed he wouldn't eat it, so she put it in her own mouth. "Is it good?" Duan Yiheng asked.
Lin Xi nodded; it was sweet but not cloying. "Let me try some?" Lin Xi's chin was turned, and Duan Yiheng ate a mouthful of sweetness. Her cheeks instantly flushed red, and Lin Xi lowered her head, pressing herself against Duan Yiheng's neck. Duan Yiheng patted her head: "What's there to be shy about?"
Lin Xi shook her head, her ear tips turning red. She could accept a kiss with a preconceived notion, but sometimes Duan Yiheng's sudden intimacy was too much for her heart. Duan Yiheng picked up the dessert, biscuit at the bottom, and said to Lin Xi:
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore, eat it yourself." Lin Xi put down her knife and fork and took a bite from his hand. The flavor was much richer with the biscuit, and she leaned against Duan Yiheng, unknowingly finishing the whole thing. The two sat in the restaurant for three hours before leaving.
Considering Lin Xi's new job the next day, a new place, a new beginning, Duan Yiheng only had sex with her once. The next morning, their cars drove in opposite directions. Duan Yiheng had just entered the general manager's office when Chen Xin came in to confirm the day's schedule. Finally, he said, "Regarding the interview program 'In-Depth Dialogue,' shall I confirm with you one last time?" Duan Yiheng nodded, "I agree." Chen Xin:
"Okay, but I should explain in advance that this program has a slightly innovative format. The interview theme will be chosen based on the guest's identity, and it will be broadcast live." "Live?"
Duan Yiheng frowned. "Is this the new trend?" Chen Xin almost laughed. "Well, I looked into this program, and it has a good reputation. The guests are all successful people from various industries."
"In terms of format, there's a lot of interaction, but from another perspective, it's quite down-to-earth. You might find it useful." "So you mean I'm not down-to-earth?" Duan Yiheng glanced at Chen Xin. Chen Xin asked seriously, "Then what do you mean...?" Duan Yiheng said, "You arrange the schedule." "Okay."