"Let me introduce you. This is President Tong's daughter, Miss Tong... Miss Tong..."
Baldy Zhang suddenly realized he didn't even know the young lady's name.
"May I ask for your given name?"
"I haven't decided yet," Miss Tong said, batting her eyelashes and sticking out her pink tongue.
"Just consider it a secret for now. It'll automatically unlock when your Affection reaches a certain level."
Jiang You didn't know what to say. Even if she was just starting work, she couldn't be much younger than him. Was her name some kind of secret? She wasn't a demon; revealing her True Name wouldn't enslave her.
Baldy Zhang covered his nearly bald forehead. He refused to believe anyone could truly have no name. But this woman was capable of anything. In the short time he'd known her, he'd realized she was the type to act on a whim.
"Anyway, she's your new colleague from now on. Show her around and get her acquainted with the workplace."
Jiang You studied the black-haired woman before him. She was stunningly beautiful, like a professionally edited photo. From the top of her head, her long hair was neatly tied into a crisp bun, exuding both efficiency and elegance. Below, her delicate features were perfectly balanced, her large eyes neither overwhelming nor out of place—though their pale purple irises seemed artificial, likely due to colored contacts. His gaze drifted lower, noting her flawless figure. Her form-fitting business attire accentuated her curves, the simple belt highlighting her waist and hips with undeniable clarity. Even her silhouette alone evoked primal instincts. Her voice was pleasing, yet strangely familiar.
Another thing: she looked far too young, not at all like someone in her twenties. If it weren't for her professional office attire, she could easily pass for a high school student. Overall, she seemed a bit... unreal.
Is this necessary? Our department is so small.
Jiang You wondered if he should walk her through the work process. Does this bald guy really think she's interested in him? he thought. She's the type who gets hit on by a whole platoon of guys every day. A small fry like me shouldn't even try to dip my toes into this vast ocean. Being adored by a beautiful girl was normal in Yu-Gi-Oh!, but in reality, he'd better focus on his wallet. Jiang You's two incomes left him with a decent amount of disposable income, but for a stunningly beautiful and wealthy heiress like her, that would barely cover the tip.
Jiang You had always been a firm believer in marrying within one's social standing. When there's too great a gap in social status, conflicts in values and perspectives are bound to arise. It's not impossible to make it work, just statistically less likely.
"Then what about the other departments? Show her around the entire company. It's quiet today, so take her everywhere."
Baldy Zhang just wanted to get rid of this woman as quickly as possible. He figured she wouldn't last long in this hands-on department anyway; her father could get her promoted with a word, so why would she bother enduring hardships here? Besides, the department wasn't planning to hire anyone new, so she could just coast through her days here. If she did well, it was just her "experiencing life"; if she messed up, he couldn't even scold her.
"Also, Miss Tong has just returned to the country and will be settling down here for a while. Since you live nearby, you can show her around and help her familiarize herself with the area."
"Are you serious?" Jiang You asked, pointing at himself. "You know I'm the ultimate homebody, right? After work, I'm usually just gaming at home. Besides, I've only been here for a little over two years myself—sometimes I still have to ask for directions! How am I supposed to guide someone else around?"
This was the truth, and strategically highlighting his flaws could dampen the other party's goodwill toward him. If they didn't mind his shortcomings at all, he'd have to be even more cautious.
Baldy Zhang looked utterly speechless. This kid was completely impervious to persuasion. He'd created a golden opportunity for him to spend time alone with a young woman, and he wasn't even remotely appreciative.
"Aren't you going to live in this world anymore? If you're not familiar with it, go get acquainted! You can go with Miss Tong and get your bearings. You're both young—keep each other company! It's your timid, awkward, and fearful attitude that's kept you single all this time! What, do you think Miss Tong will eat you?"
Judging by her expression, Jiang You thought to himself, she might actually eat someone.
"Well, you never know," Miss Tong chuckled, her half-closed eyes glinting as she gazed at Jiang You. He felt like they were about to start glowing.
"...?"
"...!"
Everyone was taken aback by Miss Tong's response. Baldy Zhang could only think, No wonder she's so liberated—she's from overseas! It was a pity he was so confident in his own looks (ugly confidence). If he were twenty years younger, he wouldn't have given Jiang You a chance. But at his age, his wife was in her prime, while he was starting to lose his stamina, his mind focused solely on his career.
"Miss Tong is such a joker."
This remark left both of them speechless. Baldy Zhang awkwardly tried to smooth things over. "See how open-minded she is? You're a young man—you're not going to be at a disadvantage, are you?"
"Since we're going out, this outfit isn't really suitable. I'll go change. Jiang You, please wait for me a moment."
Miss Tong smiled sweetly as she spoke, then left the reception room to find a private place to change.
"You're such a pushover, aren't you? She's not even scared, yet you're acting like you're walking on eggshells. Honestly, if you could get on her good side, your life would be a whole lot easier."
Perhaps having held it in for too long, Baldy Zhang quickly lit a cigarette.
"If you squander this opportunity, you'll regret it when you're older."
"So, how exactly would my life be easier? Don't think I can't see you're just as annoyed by her."
Jiang You glanced at Baldy Zhang. The guy was usually pretty easygoing, and since Jiang You hadn't gotten his job through connections, he didn't bother being overly polite.
"Look at me. What could a young heiress like her possibly see in me?"
"Everything, probably."
Baldy Zhang scrutinized Jiang You. The younger man wasn't exactly unkempt; he made a minimal effort to groom himself. Honestly, with a proper makeover, he'd easily score an 80 on the looks scale. Still, he wasn't quite handsome enough to catch the eye of a high-society heiress—other departments had far better-looking guys.
"Maybe she just has a thing for your type? Everyone has their moment of romantic luck. Back in my day, your Zhang-ge here—"
"—Well, I can't imagine it, because it's never happened."
Where are all these glorious days? Frustrated, Baldy Zhang took a deep drag of his cigarette, then nearly coughed his lungs out.
"Just think of it as your lucky break with women. Besides, she's President Tong's daughter. If you keep her happy, you'll have plenty of opportunities to climb the corporate ladder."
"Am I really going to have to sell my body one day?"
Jiang You pondered whether men should even be doing this sort of thing. And was it really no big deal? This girl looked like a real sea king.
"Don't forget to take precautions," Baldy Zhang advised with a knowing grin.
"Not on the first day, surely?"
It would be a lie to say he wasn't attracted to such a beautiful woman—adults are realistic, but he wasn't that casual. Besides, wouldn't things be awkward at work afterward? What do you take me for, some kind of lustful demon?
"Don't think I don't know you young guys. After being pent up for so long, you'd give any female a second glance."
"Those stories are ancient history! Nowadays, virtual reality games are so advanced. Have you heard of those types of games?"
Jiang You felt even his Yu-Gi-Oh! matches were trending toward that kind of absurdity. Those other games are way more outrageous!
"Oh? Little Jiang, let's step aside and talk."
"Hey! Don't make me tell your wife!"