What To Do When The Boss Takes A Liking To You chapter 5
The Self-Deceiving Little Trickster
Lan Qing saw the gaze of the newly arrived intern, pretending to be innocent and unaffected by what had just happened.
He didn’t show it, but the other party was indeed a little trickster good at self-deception.
However, he was somewhat puzzled. From the videos he saw on Xu Le’s A station account, the other was clearly a playful and lively young man, also witty and talkative.
Such an outgoing and cheerful person, when faced with him, however, acted like a mouse seeing a cat, feeling guilty, and even… afraid?
Lan Qing’s peripheral vision glanced at Xu Le again.
At this moment, the boy was sitting up straight, attentively listening to the Market Department manager who was responsible for the presentation, occasionally jotting down notes on his laptop.
It seemed like his earlier distraction was just an illusion, and he played it off pretty well. Lan Qing silently appraised him in his heart.
He subtly shifted his gaze, focusing on the content of the meeting.
Xu Le thought the meeting would be boring, but unexpectedly found the discussion quite interesting.
Especially the questions raised by Lan Qing were very professional and insightful, and the speakers were able to answer the department’s development plans precisely.
Just by listening to the content of the meeting, Xu Le, a rookie in the workplace, gained a lot.
However, the atmosphere on the scene was somewhat tense. Whenever Lan Qing spoke, everyone present dared not even type on their keyboards, all ears focused on his inquiries.
The meeting process was not dragging at all. Basically, everyone avoided meaningless discussions and focused on the main points. These old employees transferred from the headquarters were very clear about Lan Qing’s working style.
Xu Le noticed that when President Lan listened to employees speaking, his fingers would occasionally tap lightly on the tabletop, appearing very calm and relaxed, exuding a sense of confidence as if he had the upper hand.
His hands were also very beautiful, long and fair, with clear and powerful joints, like a finely carved artwork, complementing his perfect face.
Especially when he spoke or asked questions, the tip of his left index finger would lightly tap on the smooth marble tabletop, emitting a dull sound, not loud but heavy, making everyone unconsciously hold their breath.
On somewhat boring but solemn occasions, people always like to observe the details around them.
Xu Le was no exception. He felt pleased with himself for discovering these small patterns and felt like he had unlocked a secret that others hadn’t noticed, immersed in his own little paradise.
He even found it quite interesting and couldn’t help but smirk.
Lan Qing’s peripheral vision caught sight of the intern huddled in the corner. Although the other’s face was turned towards him, he wore a silly smile, lost in his own thoughts.
His left index finger tapped lightly on the tabletop, “Today’s meeting concludes here. Does anyone have anything to add?”
Xu Le stared at his boss’s hand, noticing that just before the boss spoke, he tapped the tabletop with his left index finger.
This once again confirmed that the pattern he discovered was correct!
Xu Le felt a bit smug inexplicably.
Lan Qing furrowed his brows. Seeing the silly smile on the face of the young intern, and even a hint of self-satisfaction, as for his gaze…
He lowered his head and glanced at his own left hand.
He didn’t notice anything unusual. There was no ink stain, nor any other strange things around his hand. So why was the other person staring at this hand so intently?
He simply withdrew his left hand and clasped his fingers together with his right hand, looking at the people in the conference room with a calm tone, “If there’s nothing else, let’s adjourn. Thank you all for your hard work.”
Lan Qing casually glanced up.
The intern first looked around, confirming that everyone was packing up and preparing to leave before following the majority to start moving.
Soon, the other person also left the meeting room, leaving him with a full and black head.
There was a tuft of hair sticking up on top, making him look even more youthful.
Thinking of the exceptionally bright eyes of the boy in the elevator, his face full of vitality, exuding the uninhibited spirit of youth.
This newly recruited employee, although sometimes a bit silly, was indeed lovably foolish, Lan Qing thought absentmindedly.
In the following days, after Xu Le familiarized himself with the daily operations under Jiang Wan’s guidance, she began to introduce him to MissOK’s products.
“Different from mainstream jewelry brands, MissOK’s target customers are those bold and young people. So, we not only offer ordinary products like necklaces and rings, but also include navel piercings, tongue piercings, nipple piercings—”
Before Jiang Wan finished speaking, Xu Le’s eyes widened in surprise, “Wow, isn’t it painful to pierce those places?”
He knew some people liked to wear such special jewelry, but just thinking about piercing a small hole in those places made him feel pain.
And, why were there nipple piercings? Were there also ornaments for even more intimate parts?
Jiang Wan immediately noticed his confusion and hesitation, she smiled, “Of course, as long as you dare to imagine, every part of the human body can be beautifully adorned. This is also the original intention of our brand. In the future, you will also be responsible for participating in the photo shoots and promoting these products better through the platform.”
Xu Le widened his eyes and quickly crossed his arms over his chest, “I won’t have to appear in the photos, right? I don’t want to pierce here!”
Jiang Wan was amused by him, “Of course you don’t have to. We have dedicated models.”
Xu Le breathed a sigh of relief for his body. He didn’t want to sacrifice his good-looking body for work. “That’s good.”
“Originally, the company planned to find another outsourced photographer to assist you in your work, but since you have good photography and post-editing skills, you can give it a try. Moreover, our products are more about quality than quantity, so the workload won’t be too heavy.”
Xu Le nodded, “Okay.” He was full of confidence in his professional abilities.
“However, if it suits you, perhaps you could also lend your body for modeling, but don’t worry, we won’t make you sacrifice beyond what you’re comfortable with,” Jiang Wan added.
Xu Le’s heart tightened at first, but upon hearing the second half of the sentence, he relaxed.
“Great!”
Anyway, if it was just rings and necklaces, there shouldn’t be a problem, Xu Le thought.
At lunchtime, Jiang Wan said to Xu Le, “Xiao Xu, want to go down and have lunch together? The employee cafeteria is on the 35th floor downstairs.”
Xu Le nodded, he was hungry too. After shutting down his computer, he got up with Jiang Wan.
At this time, MissOK’s employees had all gone out one after another. He looked curiously at Lan Qing’s office, which was silent. He asked quietly, “Isn’t the boss going to lunch with us?”
Jiang Wan shook her head, “President Lan has a dedicated assistant to deliver his meals. He never eats with us.”
Xu Le couldn’t help but marvel, “Wow, just like the CEOs on TV, won’t there be a special little cart with precious dishes from various countries on it, like foie gras and matsutake mushrooms?”
Indeed, it was like a president, even his meals were so special!
Seeing his dark, blinking eyes, like a cheerful wagging dog, Jiang Wan couldn’t help but laugh, “Of course not. President Lan just prefers quietness. He never goes to crowded places, and with him around, everyone feels restrained. So President Lan basically doesn’t come to the employee cafeteria. His assistant brings his food up.”
Thinking of Lan Qing’s frighteningly cold face and equally cold usual tone, Xu Le couldn’t help but shiver and nodded deeply, “Indeed, President Lan has a strong aura. If he were there, I guess the meal wouldn’t taste good.”
Jiang Wan supported her lower back as she walked slowly, because of her pregnancy, her pace was very steady. Hearing this, she couldn’t help but laugh again, “Are you very afraid of President Lan?”
Xu Le quickly nodded, “Of course, I feel that President Lan…”
He frowned, “He’s very similar to a teacher of mine in a college course, that teacher was very fierce and strict. I almost failed two courses under him. President Lan gives me the same feeling as that teacher!”
“But there’s no need to be so afraid. Although President Lan seems reserved, he’s not completely difficult to get along with. As long as you do your work well, he won’t say anything. And the benefits and perks of our company are among the best in the industry. Although there’s pressure at work, the salary and performance bonuses we receive are also very good,” Jiang Wan said gently.
Xu Le thought about it. Indeed, MissOK offered him a very good salary and benefits. Thinking of the lovely money, he suddenly felt that Lan Qing wasn’t so aloof and terrifying anymore!
“Well, thank you, Jiang Wan jie. I’ll work hard!”
Making money was the most important thing!
Xu Le’s eyes were bright, full of energy like a cheerful wagging dog, and his morale instantly recovered.
Author’s Note:
Xu Le chuckled nervously, “Ahem, actually, as long as the boss has the funds, sacrificing a bit of body is not impossible…”
Lan Qing (perking up her ears), “Oh? Is that so? Then let’s have more unconventional jewelry. The more unconventional, the better.”
Xu Le: ?!