Qiao Hua turned at the sound and saw Gu Junxing running up to her, breathless.
Gu Junxing wore a pristine white shirt and dress pants. His eyes shone as he said excitedly, "Sister-in-law, it really is you! I thought I'd mistaken someone else for you!"
Qiao Hua hurriedly covered his mouth and instinctively glanced around. "Keep your voice down."
Her soft palm brushed his lips, and a faint fragrance drifted into his nose. Gu Junxing's cheeks inexplicably burned, a blush slowly spreading to his ears as he nodded lightly.
Only then did Qiao Hua take her hand away.
That enticing fragrance disappeared with it, leaving Gu Junxing with an inexplicable flicker of regret. He quickly collected himself and lowered his voice. "Why did you suddenly come to the company? Are you here to see my brother?"
Qiao Hua waved the contract in her hand. "No, I'm here to complete my onboarding paperwork."
Gu Junxing's eyes widened. "Sister-in-law, you're going to work at my brother's company?"
Qiao Hua gave a soft hum of assent. "Don't call me sister-in-law at work. It wouldn't be good if people found out how we're related."
Gu Junxing swallowed, his cheeks growing inexplicably warm. "Then... can I call you by your name from now on?"
Qiao Hua nodded. "Whatever you like."
Gu Junxing couldn't suppress his smile. His gaze remained fixed on Qiao Hua's fair, stunning face. "That's great, sis... Qiao Hua. We'll be coworkers from now on."
Qiao Hua gave him a perfunctory smile.
She wouldn't be working here for long. She would leave soon enough.
After Qiao Hua finished her onboarding paperwork, the HR manager led her to her workstation in a separate office area just outside the president's office, directly opposite Gu Wenze's desk.
The HR manager clapped their hands. "Let me introduce