176. Be Good and Obey

"No, it's not as complicated as you think." Bai Jingyi blinked, showing no reaction. "Our boss is a very nice person, definitely not what you're thinking."

Unlike her classmates' concerns, she was actually quite satisfied with her current job.

Whether it's the salary, the work environment, or even the handsome boss she has to interact with every day... everything is impeccable.

Of course, she selectively shared some things with her classmates; she didn't tell everyone everything she knew.

"After all, you can't see into someone's heart," Gao Fei continued to persuade. "How about this, my friend happens to have a job that's perfect for you, why don't you give it a try?"

"Don't bother, I did a great job." Bai Jingyi glanced at Gao Fei, whose eyes were filled with concern, and subconsciously waved her hand, taking a step back.

Gao Fei was her classmate and friend.

She knew that Gao Fei had always been interested in her, but she pretended not to notice Gao Fei several overt and covert advances and didn't respond.

"Forget it, Gao Fei, don't worry too much about Jingyi. We're all your advisors, keeping an eye on her for you. We guarantee nothing will go wrong." An An, standing to the side, chuckled. "So, you two, are you still so unclear about things? Everyone's graduated now, why haven't you talked things out yet?"

This assist made Gao Fei feel a surge of excitement and his face flush.

"Jingyi, actually I've always..."

"I understand, but right now I just want to focus on my work. Well... I can't hold you back. You should find someone else soon, right?" Bai Jingyi awkwardly brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, subtly indicating her concern.

"It's... it's okay, I can wait, it's fine." Gao Fei forced a smile, looking a little disappointed.

"Actually, Gao Fei is quite good. Why don't you guys give him a try? Really." Several people nearby chimed in to support Gao Fei.

During their four years of university, they all witnessed Gao Fei's character and his dedication to Bai Jingyi.

At this moment, they actually both really wanted to help the couple in front of them get together.

"You guys..." Bai Jingyi looked at Gao Fei, whose eyes were full of hope, and listened to the persuasion from her classmates. She was in a dilemma.

She doesn't deny Gao Fei's good qualities.

But if I don't feel anything, I just don't feel anything. There's no other reason why I haven't accepted it; I simply don't like it enough.

That can't be forced.

"Hey, this car looks like the boss's car." In her panic, Bai Jingyi suddenly saw a Cullinan slowly driving by. "Why... did this car stop?"

She was slightly taken aback as the two Cullinan stopped in front of them.

Then···

"Chairman Zhang?" Bai Jingyi exclaimed in disbelief, staring at the figure walking Cullinan.

I bumped into the shop owner on the street late at night.

"Waiting for the bus?" Zhang Yang got off the bus and walked towards Bai Jingyi, glancing at the men and women standing beside her.

"Hello Mr. Zhang, we just finished a gathering and were about to take a taxi home," Bai Jingyi quickly explained in a low voice.

Several boys and girls stood awkwardly to the side, their hands hanging limply.

This is... the boss Bai Jingyi was talking about?

The man getting out of the Cullinan was tall, with thin lips and a straight nose; he was as handsome as a male protagonist from a novel come to life.

Even just getting close, you can feel the overwhelming charm and aura emanating from it.

Isn't he a total heartthrob?

"How about I give you a ride?" Zhang Yang said casually.

Since it's just a chance encounter, and we've run into each other, there's no harm in offering a ride.

"This... we..." Bai Jingyi was momentarily tempted, but looking at her classmates waiting for the bus together, she hesitated to agree immediately.

Gao Fei stood to the side with his hands hanging down, looking at the handsome man in front of him, and a sense of crisis instantly surged in his heart.

"Bai Jingyi is with us... we'll go together, no need for you to see us off."

Without warning, Gao Fei suddenly stood up and stammered out a sentence.

"Going by yourself?" Zhang Yang glanced at the boy in front of him, whose face was flushed, with a bit of a puzzled look, then looked at Bai Jingyi, "Are you sure you don't want me to give you a ride? It's on my way anyway."

"No... it was me." Bai Jingyi opened her mouth as if to say something.

"Bai Jingyi, you've been drinking. It's better if our classmates are with you, then you won't feel bad." Gao Fei said anxiously, his fists clenched so tightly they were sweating.

"Alright, then you can go back with your classmates." Zhang Yang didn't seem to mind and turned to get into the car.

Then, just as his hand touched the car door handle, Bai Jingyi jogged up behind him.

"Chairman Zhang, please wait a moment."

"What's wrong?" Zhang Yang asked, glancing at Bai Jingyi.

"Um... I'd like to ride in your car," Bai Jingyi said softly.

"Okay, let's get in the car then." Zhang Yang nodded and readily agreed.

As for Bai Jingyi's classmates, who are they anyway? Does he need to be polite to them? He can just pretend they don't exist.

In a short while, the Cullinan sprang into action and left its original position.

The group of students watched the Cullinan away in silence.

Gao Fei stood there, looking completely lost and dejected.

"Gao Fei, if you ask me, you should just give up. I reckon things won't work out between you and Bai Jingyi." A boy who saw things clearly came up to comfort him.

No one would offer words of encouragement or tell him not to give up at this moment.

Are you kidding me?

What does it mean that such a young, wealthy, and handsome boss has a female assistant? Does she think she can escape unscathed?

Even assuming the boss meant no harm and didn't intend anything, from Bai Jingyi's perspective, how could she not feel something after facing such a boss every day?

Gao Fei, it was obviously a complete failure.

"Yeah, Gao Fei, there are plenty of good girls out there. You don't have to fixate on Bai Jingyi." The other girls nearby were also a little embarrassed.

They had just been trying to set the two up and even advised Bai Jingyi to be careful.

If a boss like that were to tell them they had any ulterior motives, they'd probably be laughing in their sleep.

At this moment, all they could do was envy them.

Gao Fei's face turned pale, and for a moment, he felt a void in his heart, as if he had lost something forever in his life.

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On the other side, Zhang Yang drove Bai Xiaomi straight to her residence.

"You didn't drink too much, did you?"

"Don't worry, Chairman Zhang... I only had a tiny bit, I promise it won't affect my work tomorrow." Bai Jingyi thought Zhang Yang's focus was on work, so she quickly assured him.

"That's not what I meant. I just feel that when we go out drinking, classmates aren't necessarily reliable." Zhang Yang smiled.

"Ah? Four years of classmates, he should be reliable." Bai Jingyi said softly, secretly observing Zhang Yang's expression. "But... thank you for your concern, Chairman Zhang."

Strangely enough, the boss, whom she had only known for a few days, said these words that made her feel safe.

However, those classmates, though they spoke without thinking, were taken to heart by Bai Jingyi, and she suddenly felt a sense of distance from them.

"Yeah, as long as he's reliable, that's fine. Was that guy next to you just now pursuing you?" Zhang Yang glanced at Bai Jingyi and asked casually.

"Not really... maybe she has a bit of a crush on me." Bai Jingyi shook her head, "But I..."

"No feelings, huh?" Zhang Yang smiled slightly. "That's true... A girl like you naturally deserves better. That guy seemed alright, but he's clearly not right for you."

"I do value feelings a lot," Bai Jingyi added.

"It's not just you, every girl cares a lot about feelings," Zhang Yang asked casually. "By the way, what do you think of me as your boss?"

"Huh?" Bai Jingyi was clearly caught off guard, and her cheeks flushed instantly.

"It's alright, just say whatever you want. You're my assistant, there's really no need to be so reserved in front of me," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"I... I don't know." Bai Jingyi lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer, her heart pounding wildly.

Zhang Yang was acting strangely.

It's just asking her to share her impressions of her boss, is it really that hard to talk about?

Why are you shy?

It seems that this junior assistant still has a long way to go before becoming a mature assistant.

In the dead of night, the Cullinan was parked downstairs at an apartment building.

"This is it, right?" Zhang Yang turned off the engine. "How about this, since you've been drinking, I'll take you upstairs."

Bai Jingyi couldn't bring herself to refuse; she simply obeyed.

Outside the small apartment, Bai Jingyi was searching for her keys, and she could feel Zhang Dong's gaze fixed on her.

"Did you find it?" Zhang Yang asked.

"Found it, found it!" Bai Jingyi felt a surge of panic and took out her key, poking it into the keyhole.

Click.

The door opened.

Bai Jingyi went inside, and Zhang Yang followed her in.

The room was completely dark, and the lights were not yet on.

"Ouch!" Bai Jingyi suddenly cried out, whether she twisted her ankle or something, she just slumped straight into Zhang Yang's arms.

Zhang Yang took the opportunity to hug Bai Xiaomi.

"Are you alright?" He wasn't sure if Bai Xiaomi was doing it on purpose, so he naturally pinched her twice.

"N-nothing..." Bai Jingyi nestled in Zhang Yang's arms, her voice weak, letting Zhang Yang's hand explore her body, seemingly resigned to her fate.

"It's okay, I'll turn on the light then." Zhang Yang didn't care that Bai Jingyi was still quite uncomfortable from his touching, and casually turned on the light.

The room was instantly illuminated.

Bai Jingyi let out a soft cry and covered her face with her hands in Zhang Yang's arms.

Under the light, her cheeks, visible between her fingers, and her usually translucent ears, all appeared bright red.

"Get some rest, don't forget to go to work tomorrow." Zhang Yang said casually, glancing at Bai Jingyi who was too embarrassed to look up, and then reached out to pinch her cheek.

Honestly, he only wanted to cultivate a more harmonious relationship with this Bai Xiaomi.

"I know, Chairman Zhang," Bai Jingyi's voice came through her fingers, too ashamed to show her face.

Zhang Yang smiled, turned around, closed the door, and left.

Inside the room, only after hearing the door close did Bai Jingyi quietly move her hands away and touch her burning cheeks.

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The next morning, Cloud Sea Capital...

Zhang Yang sat in the boss's chair, casually sipping his tea.

"Chairman Zhang, let me get you some more water." Bai Jingyi was still a little embarrassed to face Zhang Yang, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz as she came over so early in the morning.

"Hmm." Zhang Yang glanced at Bai Xiaomi, who was keeping her head down, and couldn't help but chuckle. "Come here."

Bai Jingyi responded softly and moved closer to Zhang Yang with small steps.

Zhang Yang casually pulled Bai Jingyi into his arms. "Luckily I'm not deaf. Your voice is like a mosquito's hum. Are you kidding me? Are you going to dock my pay?"

Bai Jingyi exclaimed in surprise, and when she came to her senses, she found herself sitting on her boss's lap.

She glanced around instinctively, thankfully finding the surroundings quiet.

Inside the huge chairman's office, there was no one else but them at that moment.

"This... this isn't good, Chairman Zhang," she said softly.

"Then stand up?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile, holding Bai Xiaomi in his arms.

This Bai Xiaomi, I didn't stop her, and now she's saying it's not good, but she's not doing anything at all.

Sure enough, Bai Jingyi's face flushed red, and she immediately nestled obediently against Zhang Yang's chest, quietly listening to his heartbeat and inhaling his breathtaking scent.

"What's the most important thing about being an assistant?" Zhang Yang asked, putting his arm around his young assistant.

"You... you have to be obedient," Bai Jingyi stammered, looking up at Zhang Yang.

"Hmm, it's okay if she's a little slow, as long as she's obedient." Zhang Yang was very satisfied, feeling that Bai Jingyi was quite self-aware of being a pretty face when it mattered most.

"I'm not stupid," Bai Jingyi immediately protested in a low voice.

Zhang Yang pointed to his shoulder.

Bai Jingyi immediately raised her long legs and obediently stood behind Zhang Yang, extending her slender fingers to gently massage his shoulders and back.

"Come out with me later, I'll buy you some clothes. We're meeting someone this afternoon," Zhang Yang said.

Just now, he received a message from a headhunter.

The shortlisted CEO candidate has finally reached a near agreement.

In the afternoon, he planned to meet with them.

"Ah, now? This outfit of mine isn't suitable?" Bai Jingyi was taken aback and looked down at her clothes.

"It looks great." Zhang Yang looked at Bai Jingyi's outfit, a mix of sexiness and youthful innocence. "But like I said, you deserve better."

In the morning, Bai Jingyi sat in the back seat of Rolls-Royce Phantom for the first time.

This was the first time I truly experienced the ultimate luxury in the back seat of this top-of-the-line luxury car.

Zhang Yang sat comfortably in the back seat of the Phantom, casually observing the passing cars through the window and enjoying the attention from passersby.

The view from the back of the Phantom was indeed exceptionally beautiful.

Inside the Gucci store, several employees surrounded Bai Jingyi, praising her highly.

Bai Jingyi stood shyly in front of Zhang Yang, turned around slightly, and showed off her slender figure.

"Chairman Zhang, what do you think of this set? Does it look good?"

"Including the previous sets, that's all, once your work kit is ready." Zhang Yang took out the card.

The way a man swipes his card is the coolest.

If a man is already incredibly handsome and incredibly rich, then he must be exceptionally handsome.

Bai Jingyi, clutching several shopping bags, her cheeks flushed, watched as the card was swiped smoothly, racking up tens of thousands of yuan. Her heart was completely immersed in some indescribable emotion.

"Is this what it's like to be a personal assistant?"

She murmured to herself, her legs unconsciously rubbing against each other.