He even added quite a few sentimental elements.
He'd already set the stage for himself; he would be the star of this grand show.
...
"Are you tired?"
While listening to Lu Ming speak and observing everyone's reactions, Lin Chu leaned in and whispered to his little secretary.
Gu Jiayan felt the warm breath on her ear, and a blush instinctively crept onto her face.
Lin Chu's rare, gentle tone also made her feel something different in the air.
She bit her lip and gently shook her head.
"The next two years are definitely going to be tough on you. It'll be like you're doing the work of two people."
Seeing the blush on her fair cheeks, Lin Chu pulled back a bit and spoke nonchalantly.
Hearing this, Gu Jiayan sighed softly.
'What can I do about it?'
She wanted to make a joke, to say... 'So, does that mean a raise?'
But she found it hard to bring up.
It felt a bit like taking advantage of the situation.
Besides, she had already received more than enough.
