Chapter 507: It's Firefly. (cont.)

With Topaz's example in mind, Liu Bai's first words after knocking and entering Jade's room were this.

"About yesterday... did I say anything inappropriate when I got drunk?"

"..."

See? This was what a mature professional woman was like.

"Then I'll pretend it never happened."

"...Ahem, actually, I do remember some things,"

Jade coughed twice awkwardly.

Although last night's loss of composure had not been part of her plan... she could still make use of certain favorable factors.

"It was just a little muddled, that's all."

...Jade was rather muddled about Liu Bai's visit as well.

Objectively speaking, it had been expected, but Jade had had no time to expect it at all.

"As for some things... ahem, I can go back to work this afternoon."

After realizing she could not win against Liu Bai on this subject, Jade immediately changed the topic.

It was practically an instinctive reaction.

"As for this morning... there is no particularly important official business. Miss Fu Xuan should be able to handle it easily. If that isn't enough... Asta goes without saying, and Mei can assist from the side."

Once the conversation returned to a field she was familiar with, Jade became far more composed and confident.

When it came to this kind of topic, even without any preparation, she could handle it with ease.

Liu Bai watched Jade transform from a shy, mature beauty back into an elite professional and felt somewhat helpless.

Liu Bai had thought Jade would be more composed...

"If you have concerns regarding the progress of the technology, you can call Ms. Einstein over. As a researcher, she also has considerable administrative experience..."

Jade gradually found herself unable to continue.

Liu Bai was watching her with great interest.

As a successful businesswoman, Jade had thick skin, but that was