Chapter 248: Red Rose and White Rose
After Yurong left, listening to the distant click of high heels, Hai Fu collapsed heavily on the table, gasping for breath, unable to move her chair.
"You did it on purpose... to embarrass in front of Miss Zhang..."
In Hai Fu’s weak voice, Li Yan pushed her chair back, stretched his body, and then playfully said, "If I hadn’t done that, you’d still be gossiping with President Zhang. I was suffocating down there."
Leaning back in her chair, Hai Fu felt a bit embarrassed. Indeed, she got so caught up in chatting that she forgot about his struggles below. It’s all because of Yurong’s explosive topics; if it were just about business, even if it involved Li Yan, she could have quickly made a decision. But today, Yurong talked about romantic relationships and confessed she liked a man, and finally asked so speechless questions. It was all beyond her usual scope of interaction.
"How are you? Hurry up and get out; if soone else cos by, you’ll have to hide again." At this mont, Hai Fu wasn’t even mad at Li Yan. Instead, she was a bit hopeful about being discovered, although it would bring a lot of trouble, it would at least indicate soone wanted her. Even Yurong thought she...
But this thought could only remain in her mind. Over the years, she’s trained herself to be impervious to criticism. No matter how others gossip, she can ignore it. But Li Yan is different; he’s been in the company less than half a year, without seniority or authority, like last ti with the rumors, nobody dared say anything in front of her, but they joked a lot about Li Yan. If discovered, it might be rumored that she was keeping Li Yan, which would be a blow to a man’s self-esteem. She couldn’t let that happen.
"Let’s wait a little longer! President Zhang just left. If she happens to have sothing to do or is still waiting for the elevator, I’d run into her directly." Li Yan sat down at the table in front of her.
This made Hai Fu turn her head in slight embarrassnt.
"What do you want to do?"
Hearing her question, Li Yan chuckled, "The phrase ’what do you want to do?’ has two interpretations. One is ’what are you doing?’ the aning of action; the other is ’do you want to do it?’, aning whether or not to do sothing. Are you asking for the forr or the latter? If it’s the latter, even if I just want to take a break, I don’t mind serving."
Hai Fu was speechless. He could be very serious when he was proper, but when not serious, he’s like a rogue. No, a rogue is more straightforward; he had the ability to twist proper words into indecent theories, like an artist.
"Do you have any wet wipes?" Li Yan suddenly asked.
Hai Fu nodded, letting him take out wet wipes from her bag.
At this ti, Li Yan leaned over and whispered sothing in her ear.
"No!" Hai Fu imdiately shook her head and refused. At this ti, she also regained a bit of strength, moving her chair a little, fearing he might do sothing rash.
"Then..." Li Yan smiled and whispered another suggestion.
Hai Fu blushed, feeling a bit excited and stimulated, but still with so rationality. Considering the possible consequences of being unable to leave or being seen, she made her choice: "Forget it, let’s stick to the first one..."
...
When it cos to wooing, multiple-choice questions are always more effective than yes-or-no questions!
Letting won choose, Li Yan was experienced. For example, inviting a beautiful girl for a drink at a nightclub, she might agree or refuse, both choices are a 50% chance; but if, during the invitation, you ask if she wants drink A or drink B, the chances are higher, often leading her to choose between the two. Even if there’s still a chance of refusal, it raised the possibility to two-thirds. Like the choice of the seaside or mountaintop so other ti, it was the sa.
To ask a girl out, giving her several suggestions to choose from is definitely more successful than one. And just like Li Yan’s current two proposals, when there’s a more advanced option, the less advanced one is easily chosen.
For example, if you want to ask a girl to watch a movie, a direct invite might be accepted or gently refused; replace it with an invitation to hike, visit an amusent park, or watch a movie, letting her decide. Comparing with the two earlier options that take more ti, she’ll generally step back and agree to watch a movie. Because a direct refusal seems just like rejecting you once, with no ntal burden; but with the latter, not hiking, not going to the park, a kind girl may feel like she’d rejected you twice, and rejecting the third ti seems too much, so it’s often compensated with an agreent to a more acceptable option.
...
Li Yan and Hai Fu parted ways, with him leaving first.
When driving back, Li Yan didn’t go straight ho but stopped to buy sothing. When he got ho, Yurong and Yue Yao were both in the living room.
"Why are you getting off work so late? I rember you used to leave on ti."
Yurong wasn’t complaining about him coming back late, but hearing her concern made Li Yan realize she must have noticed his car still in the parking lot as she left, knowing he was still at the company back then, unable to use traffic jams or shopping as an excuse.
Work was, of course, the best excuse, but Li Yan wasn’t sure if she had popped by the sales departnt after leaving, so he used another excuse to reply: "I’m also now the deputy security team leader on the side! I hadn’t worked for a week, so I felt a bit embarrassed, so after work today, I did a tour of the premises before leaving. Just for show."
Yurong felt quite gratified, showing a rare smile, "Your capability is actually quite good, just too lazy. I heard there were custors specifically asking for you to handle this afternoon? Quite impressive! Since Yue Yao has been here for so long, and you haven’t taken her out for a al, now that your performance is up, you treat us tonight!"
"No way? Boss, I thought you were treating. The expenses from last week’s client hospitality, I haven’t filed for reimbursent yet."
Only then did Yurong rember that he was responsible for entertaining Future Shinohara and indeed hadn’t reimbursed him hospitality expenses. She also thought about how little salary he had, apart from performance bonuses and not much more, not to ntion smoking, drinking, eating, and entertainnt likely leaving him with not much money. She thought over her words: "You’re so lazy you’re unlikely to keep receipts properly. How about this, tomorrow I’ll ask Wen Qianyi to apply for a fixed amount reimbursent for you, which I’ll approve. I’ll cover tonight; you can pay for the treat after you get your bonus!"
Li Yan felt a bit sweaty. Given her wealth, she was fussing over this small amount. But he also understood Yurong was trying to bring everyone closer. After all, more eating out ant increased opportunities, though not necessarily equal to a date, it is more enjoyable than eating at ho.
"Alright then, tonight I’ll perform a little act to fill the gap!"
Li Yan had already walked in front of the two of them, as Yurong and Yue Yao looked on curiously, he flipped his hand, and a red rose appeared in his grasp.
"Wow, you know magic!" Yue Yao pretended to cheer excitedly. "Is this a surprise gift for Sister Yurong!"
Li Yan handed the flower to Yurong, softly saying, "Honey, this is for you..."
Yurong felt both embarrassed and shy. She usually receives well-arranged large bouquets, which she always has soone else handle, showing little interest. Yet she couldn’t explain why she wanted to accept this single flower Li Yan presented. Was it surprise, a pleasant surprise, or did she genuinely like him a bit?
She extended her hand to accept it, mumbling softly to disguise her emotions: "So stingy, only one... Yue Yao, you must demand more in the future; once n get married, they all beco stingy..."
Although complaining, it was plain to see she was actually happy.
Yue Yao, laughing while answering on the side, hid a tinge of sadness deep within her eyes, ensuring neither Yurong nor Li Yan could see it. Even though she never asked for much, nor was a single flower extravagant, she understood that if there were danger, Li Yan would risk his life for her. But in the end, she was still a girl who wished to receive gifts, to feel rembered and cherished.
"Hehe, Yue Yao won’t be swayed by you, there’s also a gift for her..." Li Yan waved his hand again, and a white rose appeared in his hand. "Yue Yao, this is for you."
"Huh? I have one too?" Seeing the white rose appear and hearing Li Yan’s words, Yue Yao, initially feeling forlorn, felt her heart pound with excitent. She wanted to take it but felt it was inappropriate to do so in front of Yurong, hesitatingly looking at Yurong.
Li Yan having prepared a flower for Yue Yao took Yurong by surprise, but now the atmosphere was a bit delicate. Whether Li Yan did it inadvertently or to avoid Yue Yao feeling sad, she had to defuse the tension imdiately.
"Haha, take it. People call him stingy, but two flowers together only cost ten or twenty bucks."
With Yurong’s words, Yue Yao finally took it, softly saying, "Thank you, Sister Yurong’s husband..."
Li Yan rembered her and thought of her, even daring to give her a flower in front of Yurong. Yue Yao was already beyond ecstatic and content. Yet she didn’t want Yurong to overthink it, so she specifically called him ’Sister Yurong’s husband.’ (To be continued, for more details on what happens next, please visit qidian, to support the author and legitimate reading!)
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