On the first day after the National Day holiday, work had eased up for everyone, and many people had begun to take their vacations.
However, the company still had many workhorses on the clock, Luo Shu being one of them.
Luo Shu didn't let Shen Yan drop her off at the company building. After all, it was the boss's car; if anyone saw, it would be impossible to explain.
She got out of the car a short distance away and quietly slipped into a pharmacy to buy a morning-after pill.
Although she didn't know if he had used protection, she took it just in case.
Just then, her phone rang.
It was Luo Shu's current boyfriend, Qin Heng.
"Hmph—"
Seeing that disgusting name, Luo Shu couldn't help but curl her lip in a sarcastic sneer.
Qin Heng and Luo Shu had been dating for five years, ever since university.
She was a top student and had skipped several grades, which was how she met Qin Heng, who was three years her senior.
Two years ago, Luo Shu moved abroad with her mother to study, putting them in a long-distance relationship. But Qin Heng couldn't stand the loneliness and got entangled with her best friend back home.
Luo Shu hadn't exposed them. She didn't want to waste her energy on petty skirmishes; she was planning to unleash her ultimate move and deliver them a stunning blow.
She didn't answer, hanging up directly. Just as she was about to turn off the screen, she saw a new friend request on WeChat.
[Yu Zhan]
She froze on the spot, staring at it for several seconds, thinking she must be seeing things.
In what capacity was he adding her? Boss? Or fuck buddy?
She gritted her teeth and rejected it.
She was a fashion designer and had only been at Yuse Fashion for a year. Aside from her director, she had barely communicated with any other senior management.
Yuse Fashion was the largest apparel company in City A, with sales that even reached overseas markets. Normally, she would never even get a glimpse of a major figure like Yu Zhan.
Last night was an accident. The National Day fashion show had broken all previous records, so he had shown up.
A message from the design department: [Meeting in the conference room in ten minutes.]
"!!" Luo Shu hurriedly ran towards the company.
——
Inside the Yuse Building.
In the elevator, she ran into her good best friend.
"Shu'er, don't you hate wearing professional attire the most? Why the sudden urge to wear a skirt suit today?!"
Ye Li, also a designer, looked her up and down.
It was true, Luo Shu disliked professional suits. Because she was so well-endowed, wearing one made her look like one of those models from certain websites…
She feigned composure and tugged at her clothes.
"To highlight my 'outstanding' contributions to my work, I have to put my best assets on display."
"Tsk, tsk..." Ye Li glanced at her chest, then gave her butt a firm slap. "Whichever man marries you will be the luckiest guy in the world!"
Hiss—
That hurts! Sis!
She clenched her jaw and said nothing.
Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand appeared in the gap, stopping them from shutting.
Shen Yan stepped aside as Yu Zhan, dressed in a formidable black suit, strode in.
Luo Shu and Ye Li sensibly moved to the side.
She swallowed hard. Yu Zhan was now standing right next to her, with Ye Li in front of her.
She didn't dare look at him. Whether it was because the space was too cramped or because she was ambushed by his oppressive aura, she felt like she couldn't breathe.
A blush crept from the base of her ears to her cheeks.
They were standing so close, and it would be awkward to try and create more distance.
She could faintly smell the light sandalwood scent on him, just like last night. It was very pleasant…
She bit her lip, trying hard to calm herself and not think about what happened last night.
At long last, the elevator stopped on the 28th floor, the design department. They scurried out.
"That scared me to death!" Ye Li clutched her chest and whispered,
"After the dinner party ended last night, I saw a woman in Mr. Yu's car. Oh my god! You have no idea, the woman had her arms wrapped around his neck and was just kissing him! And he didn't even reject her! Do you think our abstinent boss has finally broken his fast?"
"..." Luo Shu's face instantly turned crimson. Normally, she was all for this kind of gossip, but now that the gossip had boomeranged back to her, she didn't dare utter a single word.
"Is that so."
"I messaged Shen Yan later to ask, but his lips are sealed so tight, he didn't say a thing," Ye Li said as she put on her work badge and organized her notebook.
Ten minutes later, everyone was gathered in the conference room.
There weren't many people, as most had gone on vacation.
The meeting was mainly a wrap-up of the recent event.
First to speak was Director Nan Huainan, the universally acknowledged heartthrob of the design department.
He was extremely confident and pleased with his work on the event, and everyone said he would definitely get the biggest bonus this year.
For some reason, Luo Shu felt that he had an ulterior motive.
It was supposed to be a summary, but it was really just an opportunity for him to get others to flatter him.
Finally, he turned his gaze to Luo Shu.
"The person we should thank the most is our Ms. Luo. Most of the designs used in this year's fashion collection were by Ms. Luo, and the best-selling pieces were also her work..."
Luo Shu smiled politely. She had heard enough praise last night to make her ears callous; she didn't want to hear him drone on.
Nan Huainan's talent was undeniable. It was his cheerful and somewhat rakish personality that allowed him to get things done so smoothly, and many people liked dealing with him.
But Luo Shu didn't. Because he always, intentionally or not, showed that he was very interested in her, wanting her to fall for his charms.
The meeting ended shortly after. Just then, Shen Yan knocked on the conference room door.
"Ms. Luo, Mr. Yu would like you to come to the CEO's office."
"..."
The entire room fell silent. Luo Shu, who had been drowsing in her chair, could feel a dozen pairs of eyes fixed on her.
The CEO's office was on the top floor, the 30th floor. Almost no one had ever been there. Meetings were usually held on the 29th floor. The 30th floor was a mysterious place.
They called it—hell.
The last time a director came out of the CEO's office, his arm was dislocated.
And his previous assistant… his left leg was broken. He had to be carried out…
That was how the young Shen Yan got his position.
"Assistant Shen, do you know what this is about?" Nan Huainan asked, being protective of his subordinate.
Everyone's eyes snapped to Shen Yan.
Although they knew he probably wouldn't say anything, they still hoped to read something in his eyes.
"I don't know." Shen Yan's lips were tighter than a clam, impossible to pry open.
"Understood."
The blush on Luo Shu's face had lasted all morning and just wouldn't fade. Her mind was filled with his wolf-like ferocity from the night before.
"Ms. Luo, you don't seem to be in good shape. You've been flushed all morning. Do you want to take a leave of absence to rest?!"
Nan Huainan was this caring towards all his subordinates, so no one found it strange.
"No need. I'll be right back. If I don't make it back, you can consider the manuscripts in my office my final inheritance to you all."
Luo Shu sighed, packed up her meeting notebook, and walked out.
She followed Shen Yan into the elevator. The elevator to the 30th floor required facial recognition or a keycard, so it was difficult for most people to get up there.
Shen Yan scanned his face, and the elevator began to ascend slowly.
"There's no one else here. Can you tell me why Mr. Yu wants to see me?" Luo Shu asked, confused.
"He didn't say anything specific, but he seems to be in a pretty good mood."
Hah—
Of course he's in a good mood. Who knows how many times he 'had fun' last night.