Like...like what? Secretly...cheating? Lin Xi stammered inwardly.
"You..." she glared at Duan Yiheng, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
Duan Yiheng calmly replied, "Just an example." Lin Xi's mouth gaped open. Did anyone use an example like that? Afraid that he would say something shocking if they continued talking, Lin Xi's gaze fell to his hand, and she asked, "Is it for me?"
Just as Duan Yiheng was about to speak, a beam of car headlights swept past them.
Lin Xi was startled. At this hour, it must be Duan Zheng returning. She grabbed Duan Yiheng, pulling him across the eaves to another corner of the wall—a blind spot in the direction Duan Zheng was coming from. Duan Yiheng turned his head to look, but Lin Xi grabbed his collar and pulled him closer.
Their noses nearly collided. Lin Xi unconsciously let go, pressing herself against the wall. Duan Yiheng's breath hitched slightly, his eyes crinkling with a sly smile. "It seems only Grandpa knows you've become my secretary," he said. "But Duan Zheng is the general manager; he'll find out sooner or later."
Lin Xi hadn't expected her to address Duan Zheng by his first name. It seemed the father and son hadn't gotten along well these past few years.
"I'll tell Uncle Duan myself when the time comes," she said, the implication being clear.
Indeed, it was Duan Zheng who had returned. She could hear him on the phone from afar, and as his footsteps drew closer, Lin Xi's breathing quickened. But then, Duan Zheng suddenly stopped in the corridor. He was talking to a friend, occasionally letting out a hearty laugh.
Duan Zheng walked to the edge of the platform, his voice seemingly right next to hers. Lin Xi clutched Duan Yiheng's clothes at the waist, her cheek almost pressed against his chest.
"It tickles," Duan Yiheng whispered in her ear. "Why don't you hold my waist?"
The warm breath against her ear made Lin Xi's face flush. She dared not hug him and could only let go. But the deep scent of his cologne continued to linger in her nostrils, carrying a uniquely masculine aroma. Lin Xi pursed her lips, her breathing slightly rapid.
With Duan Mingxuan, she had only ever hugged him briefly under the pretext of not seeing him for a long time, a fleeting touch. It was nothing like this, body to body, breath to breath. Fortunately, Duan Yiheng didn't stay long. After he went inside, Lin Xi breathed a sigh of relief and pushed Duan Yiheng away.
Duan Yiheng, a smirk playing on his lips, handed her the documents, saying, "These are study materials Qin Yang compiled for you. Take a good look."
Lin Xi took them. "I'll definitely thank Assistant Qin properly."
"No need," Duan Yiheng said. "I had him do it; you should thank me."
Lin Xi looked up, honestly saying, "Thank you." Duan Yiheng didn't intend to take advantage of her again; doing it too often would be greedy.
"Let's go upstairs," Duan Yiheng chuckled lightly, "but be careful..."
Lin Xi didn't understand for a moment: "Careful about what?" Duan Yiheng turned his head, bending down to accommodate her height, looking her in the eye, and said, "Be careful he doesn't find out you secretly came to see me." His tone was playful, completely out of character, as if Lin Xi had really been having an affair with him.
Lin Xi was speechless with anger and could only watch him leave. Because of this, Lin Xi thought she should buy a car as soon as possible. She texted Liang Yutong, asking her to help her look at cars, keeping the price under 500,000 yuan.
One morning near the end of her training, Duan Yiheng told her he had to go on an urgent business trip with Assistant Qin and needed her to go to work alone. There were still three days left in the training, after which she would officially start working, and she was quite looking forward to it. Just then, her phone rang.
Qin Yang said hurriedly on the phone, "Secretary Lin, the bank staff will arrive at Yin Fan in ten minutes and need your assistance."
Lin Xi instinctively gripped her phone tightly: "Okay."
"Don't panic, it's a problem with our new product's transaction system. You'll handle the reception; Director Zhang from the technical department and the business department head will negotiate with them."
Lin Xi calmed herself: "Understood."
"Secretary Lin," Duan Yiheng's voice suddenly came from the phone. Lin Xi, drawing on the professional results of her recent training, asked, "Mr. Duan, is there anything you'd like to remind me of?"
"The other party is in a hurry. Your professional attitude is crucial. If they find even the slightest deficiency, they'll definitely have doubts about the effectiveness of the communication."
"I understand," Lin Xi said, barely holding on. "I will definitely do my best."
"Okay, don't worry," Duan Yiheng said. "Assistant Qin and I will be at the company in two hours."
After hanging up, Lin Xi first notified the technical department, informing them that the other party was aware of the situation and asking them to prepare the relevant data.
Due to time constraints, she could only call the administrative department to assist in preparing a meeting room and ensuring that the equipment and network were connected properly. She needed to go downstairs to pick up the person.
The other party arrived aggressively, and before Lin Xi could even introduce them, they were already spitting out a torrent of abuse, claiming they couldn't process many orders. They wanted to find both the head of the technical department and Duan Yiheng, their faces flushed and brows furrowed.
Lin Xi naturally apologized, explaining that the technical department had already conducted an emergency investigation and invited him upstairs to the meeting room. Yin Fan had never encountered a situation like this before; he seemed to be quite swayed by Lin Xi's charm.
Upon entering the elevator, he suddenly scrutinized her several times, asking, "What did you just say your name was?"
Lin Xi smiled obsequiously, "I'm President Duan's secretary, my name is Lin Xi."
"When did your President Duan get a secretary?" the man asked suspiciously.
The elevator arrived, and Lin Xi nodded slightly, inviting him into the conference room. Fortunately, he didn't dwell on the question.
The administration department, having received the message, knew the matter was urgent and didn't let things fall apart. Lin Xi entered the conference room, subtly checked everything, and only then left with peace of mind. Inside, spittle flew everywhere; one side was the boss, the other the subordinate. Lin Xi didn't dare leave, standing guard outside the door.
She had to wait until Duan Yiheng returned, at least. The agreed-upon two hours ended up being twenty minutes early. When Duan Yiheng emerged from the elevator with Qin Yang, Lin Xi realized her back was covered in a fine layer of sweat.
Duan Yiheng glanced at her as he passed by and went into the conference room. Lin Xi slowly relaxed. Less than ten minutes later, Qin Yang came out, saw her still there, and smiled:
"I knew you'd still be here. Everything's alright here. President Duan said you did a great job and told you to continue with your duties."
Lin Xi: "Okay, I'll be going now."
"Go ahead, take a break." Lin Xi had been praised before, and she smiled like a fool for a long time after entering the elevator.
Back in the training room, Sun Wenxin pulled her aside and asked her several questions. Learning that Duan Yiheng had already returned to the company, she also breathed a sigh of relief, just like Lin Xi.
After get off work, Lin Xi was about to go home when she suddenly received a call from Duan Yiheng. She quickly answered: "President Duan."
"Come to the 36th floor, I need to talk to you." Lin Xi replied, and Duan Yiheng hung up.
Not knowing what he wanted to talk to her about, Lin Xi hurried over. Upon entering the thirty-sixth floor and exiting the elevator, Lin Xi encountered Qin Yang and another man. Lin Xi guessed it was Tian, Duan Yiheng's other assistant who was about to be promoted. Sure enough, the man greeted her.
Lin Xi politely returned the greeting. Qin Yang slightly raised his chin: "Go in, President Duan is waiting for you."
Lin Xi gently knocked on the solid wood office door. Duan Yiheng's deep voice penetrated the door: "Come in."