What To Do When The Boss Takes A Liking To You chapter 30

Truly a Nation of Fighters!

With his salary credited and the most annoying overtime problem solved, Xu Le couldn’t be happier.

Looking at the five-digit salary slip starting with a two, he was ecstatic. Who could resist the greatness of money!

Especially the section for additional performance bonuses, which was a remarkable five digits.

As for the source of this bonus, it was probably earned when he replaced the male model who breached the contract during the live broadcast.

It seemed that being a model indeed earned good money. Although standing for most of the day without moving was indeed tiring and having to let others manipulate his body was boring, looking at the bonus he received, Xu Le felt that he could accept showcasing products every day.

After all, he was just offering his body for others to appreciate; he wasn’t exposing everything.

For this reason, Xu Le couldn’t help but happily post another WeChat moment, once again with a picture of the little cat downstairs.

He had a good social circle and many friends, so as soon as this WeChat moment was posted, the notifications for likes and comments kept pouring in.

Xu Le happily replied to each friend one by one.

His college roommate Li Dongming was the quickest. As a good friend, he soon commented: [Lele, don’t forget your friend when you get rich!]

Xu Le excitedly replied, “When I return to school for my thesis defense, I’ll treat everyone to a meal, hehe!”

He replied to other people’s comments one by one until he saw a newly liked avatar. His hand froze, and his heart almost skipped a beat.

The avatar was slightly blurry, featuring a handsome young Western man in a uniform with pale skin, deep blue eyes, and striking features.

In a sea of humorous internet images, beautiful people, and animals or anime avatars, this one stood out.

Especially since the avatar was of the person himself.

Oh my… President Lan liked my post?!?

Xu Le’s hand shook, and with a “bang,” his phone hit the table, making a loud noise.

“What happened?” Jiang Wan, who was beside him, asked.

Xu Le quickly shook his head vigorously and picked up his phone, “Nothing, just slipped.”

Jiang Wan smiled, “I saw your post. That cat is so cute.”

Xu Le nervously turned off his phone screen, “Yeah, super cute and very well-behaved!”

Seeing Jiang Wan turn back to her computer, Xu Le couldn’t resist opening his phone again.

By now, several rows of avatars had liked his post, but Lan Qing’s avatar still stood out to him.

Since he hadn’t unliked it, it meant President Lan didn’t do it by accident; he genuinely wanted to like it.

Xu Le was a bit confused. He knew President Lan had viewed his posts before, but this was the first time he liked one.

What does it mean when a boss likes a subordinate’s post?

He quickly searched online and found an answer.

“When a boss likes a subordinate’s post, it not only shows respect and encouragement but also indicates recognition of the employee’s performance.”

Xu Le: “!”

President Lan really appreciates me!

He felt ashamed of his previous misunderstandings about President Lan. How could he suspect that President Lan had any ulterior motives toward him, even having those strange dreams…

President Lan had helped him many times, and as an employee, he felt he should work hard to live up to the company’s generous treatment.

Not needing to work overtime today, and since it was Friday, Xu Le happily left work on time.

With the weekend ahead and no need to wake up early, he decided to treat himself to a seafood buffet he had been craving for a long time. He had heard the desserts there were excellent, though it was pricey. With his recent financial boost, he decided to splurge.

The buffet was at a five-star hotel, usually quite busy. Xu Le called to make a reservation and confirmed there was a spot before heading over.

He realized he hadn’t done a high-end restaurant vlog on his A-station account yet, so he grabbed his gear to shoot some footage.

His last job-hunting vlog had over 200,000 views and gained him a few thousand new followers.

His account had always been moderately popular, with no viral hits but consistent growth due to his creative editing, good visuals, and his own good looks, keeping the fanbase steadily increasing.

The restaurant was luxuriously decorated, with a grand crystal chandelier overhead and a setup reminiscent of a Western royal banquet. Most diners were in formal attire, and Xu Le felt a bit out of place.

But his attention was quickly drawn to the rows of seafood.

Deep-sea lobster, sea urchin sashimi, king crab… his mouth watered as he filmed and moved to the dessert area: tiramisu, nut tarts, opera cakes…

Everything looked exquisitely tempting.

After filming, he eagerly started loading his plate, his stomach growling.

As he was getting dessert, he suddenly heard a familiar voice behind him.

“Zhi’ang, I want that shrimp. Can you peel it for me?” a sweet, soft female voice said.

“This scallop sashimi is good too. Let’s get more, babe,” a young man responded.

Xu Le thought, why does this voice sound like his estranged college roommate, Zhao Zhiang?

During college, Zhao Zhiang pursued a girl who, after rejecting Zhao’s confession, told Xu Le she liked him instead. Zhao, whose pride was wounded, felt betrayed and started antagonizing Xu Le, often flaunting his car, watches, and frequent girlfriend changes. Xu Le had always ignored him.

He knew Zhao was from Hai City but figured the city was big enough that they wouldn’t cross paths.

Hearing the familiar voice and name, Xu Le inwardly groaned and sneaked a glance.

Sure enough, Zhao Zhiang looked at him, his face changing instantly.

Xu Le: “…”

He wanted to turn and leave, but Zhao Zhiang’s sharp taunt stopped him.

“Xu Le, long time no see. Why not say hello?”

“Zhiang, who is he?” Zhao’s female companion asked curiously.

Xu Le had no choice but to turn around, “We’re not that close. No need to say hello. I’ll eat and drink as I please. Enjoy your meal.”

Zhao Zhiang sneered, “You can afford this buffet? Oh, you’re here to film, not making much from that, huh? Why not find a rich woman to take care of you, easier than struggling like this, right?”

Xu Le almost rolled his eyes at him. “What’s it to you?”

With a female companion beside Zhao, Xu Le, dressed plainly and alone, looked quite outmatched against Zhao’s branded attire and confident demeanor.

Seizing the chance to flaunt his success to his new girlfriend, Zhao wouldn’t let Xu Le go easily.

“If a rich woman doesn’t want you, try an old man. I know a boss who likes your type. He’s older, with a beer belly, but it’s better than struggling like this. Want me to give you his WeChat?” Zhao’s taunts were purely to disgust Xu Le, knowing he was straight.

Xu Le didn’t feel angry upon hearing this; he just felt speechless. “Are you crazy?”

As he turned to leave, Zhao grabbed his arm. “Don’t leave! It’s been a while, let’s chat. Or are you feeling guilty?”

“Let go!”

Xu Le tried to struggle but forgot he was holding a dessert tray. As he moved, the desserts fell directly to the ground, and a piece of cake even smeared his white T-shirt.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhiang pretended to be friendly and reached out to pat his shoulder. “How could you be so clumsy—hey, who the hell are you? Let go of me, ah!”

Zhao cried out in pain as his arm was twisted behind him. The person holding him had an absurd amount of strength and seemed to have skilled combat techniques, making it impossible for Zhao, a strong man, to break free.

Xu Le looked in shock at the tall man twisting Zhao’s arm from behind.

The man had deep, handsome features and a terrifyingly stern expression. He subdued Zhao with one hand, seemingly effortlessly.

“President Lan?”

Amidst his shock and confusion, Xu Le couldn’t help but marvel. No wonder he’s from the fighting nation; President Lan is incredibly cool!

Author’s note:

Never underestimate the fighting prowess of the Russian nation, hahaha! President Lan is not only strong but also highly skilled in combat!