269 — Another Day At The Office
Han Jingse got up, trembling as she walked mindlessly to the door. She had just put her hand on the knob when his voice carried over to her,
"As thanks for your unrequited 'love', let me give you this piece of advice: Do not cross that illegitimate son you and your family are so eager to get rid of. You'd definitely regret it."
Han Jingse paused and was able to ask shakily after a few moments, "What, what do you mean? Do you know something?"
Gao Tinghua gave a meaningful smile, "Let's just say he's miles above your entire family in terms of brains and the ability to scheme. So it's in your best interest to steer clear. Have a nice life."
Done speaking, he regained his languid posture, clearly sending her off.
Tong Zhian could not help but marvel when she came out. As expected of the god of Menace. Even someone that came in vibrating with anger was now leaving in fear and trembling.
Han Jingse didn't come back to her senses until she had buckled herself into the driver's seat and took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.
Only today did she realize that she didn't know him well. How did he even find out?This version of Gao Tinghua was like a snake—coId, unfeeling and even capable of biting a person to death.
She shuddered again.
Then she calmed down and began to think. First, it was a good thing that he didn't plan to pursue anything. It meant that people would only think it was his fault, and since most people in the Capital feared him, there would hardly be any gossip at all.
As long as she didn't say anything to annoy him, her reputation would only get better.
That settled, she turned her mind towards his last words. That illegitimate cousin of hers— Han Leifeng.
As far as she could see, her grandfather and father were coming to rely on him very heavily as his prestige in the company was at an all-time high.
Even without Gao Tinghua saying anything, she already felt he wasn't simple. Now, she could even feel a sense of crisis. If even a scary person like Gao Tinghua gave him such a high evaluation, then it means he was even more powerful than she originally thought.
How was she going to get what rightfully belonged to her?
This was why she needed backup in the first place. Now that her plans were ruined, she felt extremely annoyed.
No matter, she just had to get another capable accomplice. In the meantime, she had to keep an eye on her opponent as well.
Her mind made up, she pulled her car out of the parking lot and zoomed off in the direction of the setting sun.
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"Yueran my dear, how are you today? Do you still feel sick? Should I send Dr Pan to you? He's a very experienced doctor. Also, I wanted to ask if you like sugar tangerines. I just got some fresh ones from City G. May I send you some?"
Pei Yueran did not know what face to make as she read Madam Gao's text. For the last several weeks, she had been receiving messages like this often, and after Madam Gao's meeting with her mother, the frequency had increased to every other day at least.
All her messages began the same way, which was to find out if she was still unwell. She wondered what Li Chuanmo told Gao Tinghua to make them feel like she could still be ill almost two months down the line.
And it was tangerines today. Pei Yueran smiled wryly. Since they started talking, she had been sending all sorts of items and supplements, as if they were water. Pei Yueran felt a bit overwhelmed.
As she tried to compose a reply, Li Chuanmo walked into her office and came towards her, "What are you thinking so intently about?"
Pei Yueran didn't look up as she greeted him and presented her cheek for a peck, "I'm trying to reply Madam Gao's text."
Taking advantage of her inattention, he caught her lips instead and proceeded to kiss her deeply, until she hammered her fist against his chest.
When would he ever learn that the office was off limits?!
Unruffled, he swiped his thumb across her bottom lip before changing the subject, "What does she want this time?"
Pei Yueran's attention was quickly drawn away, "She wants to send me a doctor and some sugar tangerines."
Li Chuanmo didn't want to comment. It was great that someone cared for his wife the way he did, but he still slightly regretted saying that they could feel free to contact her.
He was tired of the many messages and gifts. He didn't even notice his tone had changed when he said, "So what do you want to tell her?"
Pei Yueran smiled at his vinegary tone before saying, "No to both. I don't need a doctor, and it's time I curbed this trend of sending me gifts."
Li Chuanmo nodded, appeased. He didn't need them to take care of his wife, he could take care of her by himself.
No longer jealous, he said, "But I think it's alright to collect the gifts. Not only do they owe you, it's also not considered too expensive.
"If you like, we could send them something in exchange. Besides, we could always donate what you don't want to the orphanages. Lastly, it would also make Madam Gao feel at ease."
Pei Yueran felt like she couldn't understand the thoughts of the rich sometimes. Why go through the hassle of sending them an equal gift when they could just not collect the original gift in the first place?
But his point about making her mother feel at ease made sense. She sighed and agreed, "Fine, but I still need to tell her that she doesn't need to. It's a bit burdensome."
She could understand the heart of a mother, but she was still trying to come to terms with the fact that she had another mother other than Director Zhou.
"If that's what you want." Li Chuanmo agreed.
After she drafted and sent the reply, she turned to face him and said playfully, "So to what do I owe this visit, Chairman Li?"
"Can't I just decide to come and check up on my wife?"
Pei Yueran's smile turned sweeter, "I appreciate that, but in here, I'm only the Special Assistant to the Chairman, nothing else."
Seeing that she was in a good mood, he felt the urge to tease her a bit, "Oh really? In that case, the Chairman needs Special Assistant Pei's help."
She became serious, "Alright, in what?"
"In getting laid."