Chapter 19

For the first time experiencing the feeling of being spied on, Xiao Sheng sat across from Chen Shuyuan, tightly covering his chest muscles, which were not inferior to Tong Tong's from an outward appearance, with his black suit jacket. With a fawning smile, he broke the silence and softly said:

"President Chen, although I am very strong, I am not that kind of person."

Xiao Sheng's stammering words immediately made Chen Shuyuan burst into laughter. Though not flamboyant, her beauty was truly captivating! Her clear eyes lifted slightly, and she propped her chin in her hand, trying to suppress her laughter. Chen Shuyuan wanted to be serious but couldn't help but ask:

"Did you really install electronic surveillance in my office?"

"Guess?" Xiao Sheng's almost playful tone made Chen Shuyuan, who had been sitting up straight, lean back slightly. Before she could 'explode,' Xiao Sheng continued:

"You have your secrets, and I know this much about professional ethics. If someone really did something to you right under my nose, even if I had installed equipment in this room, I could only delay them by a few minutes at most. The result would be the same. So, please rest assured, I won't touch your secrets without your permission."

"Thank you."

"How many times have you said that today? Let's get practical. How about—"

Just as Xiao Sheng was about to continue, he suddenly met her sharp gaze. Slowly standing up, he said:

"I'll leave. I get it. Don't say it out loud, it hurts my pride."

With that, Xiao Sheng got up to leave. Just as he turned around, Chen Shuyuan said again:

"Thank you for helping me today."

Chen Shuyuan knew why Xiao Sheng had confronted Liu Hanming so strongly today. As the CEO of the vast Huaxin Group, her real troubles didn't come from the company's operations but from the power struggles among shareholders and personnel!

Hearing this, Xiao Sheng turned around and placed both hands on Chen Shuyuan's desk, his expression serious as he said:

"President Chen, there are some things I shouldn't say, but since our relationship has progressed so quickly, and I don't want to see you so tired, I'll say a few words. You care about Huaxin, but do they not care? Putting aside the honor and money Huaxin brings, who among you has stronger capital in society? I've read your background. Even if you hadn't taken over Huaxin from your mother, with your abilities and education, you could still live a white-collar life. But what about them? Whether it's Liu Jiming or those old shareholders, what do they have besides their schemes? Be a bit more assertive. No matter what, you can afford to lose. I think your mother-in-law left you this vast fortune not to make you worry all day and be controlled by others, but to live more easily than others. You can do it because you are Chen Shuyuan, the one and only Chen Shuyuan."

With that, Xiao Sheng gave her a confident smile and walked out of the office with firm steps!

Xiao Sheng's words left Chen Shuyuan stunned! His analysis, like a sudden blow, made her instantly realize something. Watching Xiao Sheng's boss-like back as he left the room, Chen Shuyuan felt for the first time that this guy wasn't so bad after all.

Regarding Liu Jiming's aggressive behavior at today's board meeting, Chen Shuyuan, who had been at a loss, suddenly had a plan! As Xiao Sheng said, she, Chen Shuyuan, still held the initiative, not Liu Jiming! For Liu Jiming's proposal to cut several executives in key departments, who were all promoted by Chen Shuyuan, she had already made her decision. She was the executive chairman of Huaxin, the true leader of the company!

Since Xiao Sheng took over Chen Shuyuan's security, even her lunch was inspected by him. Neither Chen Shuyuan nor Dai Muxue had any objections, as he only used a silver needle to test it! After lunch, employees had an hour of rest. The extremely disciplined Chen Shuyuan would use this time to take a nap to prepare for the evening's overtime, while her assistant, Dai Muxue, would use this time to systematically divide the afternoon's work to make Chen Shuyuan's work more efficient!

Each department floor had a small kitchen-like room for employees who brought their own lunch or made tea and coffee. On the 28th floor, where the Huaxin Group's leadership was located, almost every executive office had such a room. After Chen Shuyuan fell into a light sleep, Dai Muxue, with dark circles under her eyes from a sleepless night, went to the small kitchen. She was grinding coffee, her back to the door, looking a bit tired despite her tight skin and good looks.

Adjusting the milkshake in her cup, Dai Muxue yawned repeatedly, her alertness quite low. When she subconsciously picked up her coffee and turned around, she saw Xiao Sheng, holding a rose in his mouth, leaning against the door frame, his eyes filled with a suggestive look.

Startled, Dai Muxue patted her chest nervously, looking at Xiao Sheng with a hint of resentment, her gaze wandering, and said coldly:

"What are you doing, walking without a sound? What are you blocking the way for?"

Slowly removing the rose from his mouth and licking the stem, Xiao Sheng said softly:

"I'm here to collect the stakes."

Hearing this, Dai Muxue's expression turned panicked, and she stammered:

"What stakes? Get out of the way, a good dog doesn't block the path. I have a lot of work to do."

As she spoke, Dai Muxue tried to walk around Xiao Sheng, but he wouldn't let her. He stepped closer, his eyes hazy, and said:

"Win or lose, dear, don't you remember our bet this morning?"

Dai Muxue, who had been backing away, stopped when her waist touched the kitchen counter, unable to retreat further. She answered nervously:

"How can you be so petty? It was just a joke, why take it seriously?"

As she said this, Xiao Sheng's head slowly lowered, and from this angle, he could see inside Dai Muxue's white blouse. She quickly put down her coffee and covered her collar with her hand, glaring at him and shouting slightly louder:

"If you keep this up, I'll call for help."

"Go ahead, the louder you shout, the more excited I get. Sister Dai, you seem to have forgotten my position. I'm not bound by any Huaxin rules. I have the authority given to me by Old Mr. Chen. What do I have to fear from your shouting? Just give in, it's for everyone's benefit."