When Han Muzi returned to the secretary’s office, her entire face was flushed beet-red.
Miss Lin watched as Han Muzi returned. At first, she wondered why Han Muzi’s face was so red, then she remembered that Han Muzi had returned from Young Master Xuan’s office; she had a feeling that she had learned of something extraordinary. She supported her lower jaw with one hand, feeling a little troubled.
She seemed to have stumbled upon a huge secret. Now what? Do I still treat her like an assistant? Or do I arrange for some easier tasks to be assigned to her? Sigh, I wonder how I even managed to recruit her as my assistant.
Han Muzi ate her dinner at the cafeteria. As she was just about to get off work, she suddenly received news that she had to work overtime. So, she canceled her plans to go grocery shopping at the department store and cook dinner for herself at home. She went straight to the cafeteria instead. Naturally, Rory had been meeting her at the cafeteria these days to eat together—just like right now. Rory couldn’t help complaining, “We’ve just started working here for a few days, and suddenly we have to work overtime. It feels a bit scary.”
Han Muzi nonchalantly replied, “It’s a big company, so it’s only normal.”
Rory bit her lower lip and played with the potatoes in her bowl. “Will it be like this everyday in the future? Actually… I don’t want to work overtime. The road I take to go home is very dark.”
Hearing that, Han Muzi glanced at Rory. “The road you take is very dark? Are you renting a house? There should be street lights nowadays.”
“Ah… Erm…” Rory looked a little embarrassed but didn’t continue to explain.
Han Muzi saw that Rory wasn’t comfortable continuing the topic and stopped inquiring further. They ate their dinner in silence, then returned to their respective departments to work.
In the past, Han Muzi never felt bothered about working overtime. She felt that it was better to work harder since she was still young. However, now that she was pregnant, she felt exhausted from working overtime. Unfortunately, she felt bad about taking leave during her probation and could only struggle along with everyone else.
Fortunately, their overtime work ended at 10pm, instead of dragging on until 11pm or midnight. Otherwise, she didn’t know what time it would be by the time she reached home. She sat down to rest; she could feel her calves starting to tremble from running about until the end.
Miss Lin sighed when she saw Han Muzi like that. “It’s always like this during probation. That’s why I had to hire an assistant—there are just too many things to do. You can go ahead and take a rest; I’ll handle the rest.”
“It’s okay, Miss Lin. Let me do it.” Han Muzi was embarrassed. How can I let Miss Lin work while I rest? However, Miss Lin had already snatched the documents from her hands and left the secretary’s office. “Just sit down; look through the information first and wait for me to get back.”
With no other choice, Han Muzi sat back in her seat, rubbing her tired calves. Her stomach growled suddenly. She was surprised for a moment, then lowered her head to caress her stomach a little helplessly. She whispered, “Are you hungry? I’ll make supper for you when we get home later.”
She was talking to the baby in her womb… After getting pregnant, she constantly felt hungry. She decided to order some noodles when she got home.
Throughout the night, Ye Moxuan had asked for coffee twice. She was about to deliver it herself but was stopped by Miss Lin, explaining that Young Master Xuan did not want her to appear before him.
Han Muzi was speechless. What did I do wrong? During the day, he came up to her himself and wiped the milk stains off for her with his fingertips. What did that… have to do with me? She was anguished beyond belief.
After finally getting through the overtime work, she dragged her exhausted body into the elevator. Miss Lin walked into the elevator after her and pressed the floor buttons. “Is this your first time working overtime? You seem exhausted.”
Han Muzi could only manage a forced smile and shook her head. “I’m fine; I’m just a little tired. I’ll be back to normal after a night’s rest.”
Hearing her words, Miss Lin laughed. “That’s great; young people are so energetic. Oh, right! Where do you stay? It’s not safe to travel alone this late at night; I have a car, so why don’t I send you back along the way?”
She shook her head. How could she dare trouble Miss Lin? “There’s no need, Miss Lin. I live very close by; I can even walk home.”
Since they weren’t that familiar with each other yet, when she turned Miss Lin down, Miss Lin didn’t offer again. They then parted ways after they left the company.
Han Muzi was so hungry she could eat a horse. At first, she wanted to take the subway, but she seemed to recall that there was a department store nearby. Why don’t I go there and get a little something first?
Hence, she walked over to the department store nearby and bought some food from the food area on the second floor. As she passed the company entrance while walking back, a car approached her. The window rolled down and revealed a familiar face. “Hey, aren’t you Yuchi’s secretary’s assistant?”
Hearing that Yuchi Shen was working overtime, George had wanted to come over and invite him for supper. Who would have known that the b*stard would leave the company without sparing him a single glance? George felt wretched inside; he couldn’t even find a chance to get back at Yuchi Shen.
He had suffered from when Yuchi Shen had ratted him out to his grandfather a while back. He was still looking for a chance to get back at Yuchi Shen. Spotting Han Muzi here today, he suddenly thought of a brilliant plan.
When Han Muzi saw George, she recognized him as the guy she had met in the ‘President only’ elevator. At the time… he seemed to have been flirting with Rory. Later, he went to Ye Moxuan’s office and came across an awkward scene. Seeing him, her expression became slightly awkward; she just nodded in his direction and continued on her way.
He thought she would stop to say hello to him and chat a bit with him. Who knew she would just nod her head in his direction, then turn around and leave immediately? Her cold attitude was beyond his expectations. Therefore, he called out to her, “Hey, why are you here so late? Did you just finish working overtime?”
She didn’t expect him to follow after her. She felt extremely awkward, but she had to maintain a polite appearance. “Yes, I’ve just finished working overtime. I’m about to go home now.” Her words meant ‘stop following me’.
“It’s not safe for a young woman to walk home this late at night. Why don’t I send you back?” he offered with a big smile.
Send me back? Seeing his smiling face, she didn’t dare to let him send her home. “There’s no need, thank you. My house is close by; I’ll be there soon.”
How could he possibly not understand the rejection behind her words? He understood clearly that the woman before him was related to Yuchi Shen somehow. How could a woman who fancied Yuchi Shen possibly fancy me?
He felt slightly scorned; adding on to the suffering he experienced from his grandfather due to Yuchi Shen, he wanted to take his revenge on Yuchi Shen right now. He thought to himself, What if I took this woman away? If I called Yuchi Shen again then, would he still ignore me?
Pondering over it, he asked directly, “If you won’t let me send you back… then why don’t I treat you to supper? You must be hungry after finishing work so late, right?”
She patiently turned him down. “No thanks, I’m not hungry.”
“Are you really not hungry? Yuchi Shen is coming along too.” George enticed her with a smile.
Han Muzi paused mid-step. Ye Moxuan is coming along? To have supper with him? If I go…
