Chapter 505 - 242: "Come Home With Me to Meet the Parents
Chapter 505: Chapter 242: "Come Home With Me to Meet the Parents
"I’m just not mentally prepared yet."
"Well, how about I give you a few days to think about it?"
Lin Shen’s tentative question was met with a denial from Qin Yuenan.
"No need! I’ve already decided. I’m going home with you."
"Great!"
As soon as Lin Shen heard Qin Yuenan agree, he wrapped his arms tightly around her slender waist and said softly,
"The company’s been so busy lately. Thank you, Nan, for making time."
"It’s actually not that busy,"
Qin Yuenan said softly.
"With National Day approaching, everyone’s work has slowed down. It’ll probably get busy again after the holiday."
"This National Day might be the most relaxing time you’ll have."
"Sigh..."
Lin Shen let out a soft sigh, a wave of pressure instantly washing over him.
Seeing this, Qin Yuenan gently pinched his cheek and said dotingly,
"Don’t worry, I’ll help you handle company matters. You just need to make the big decisions and manage the finances. I won’t let you get too tired."
"Heh heh."
Lin Shen couldn’t resist. One hand stroked her stunning, long legs over the fabric of her dress, while the other caressed her firm, full bottom.
However, because she was sitting on his lap, all he could feel was the slightly flattened shape of her hip where it was pressed against him.
When Qin Yuenan noticed, she considerately shifted to the side, resting one thigh on top of his.
This freed up her backside, making it easier for Lin Shen to get his hands on her.
Lin Shen raised an eyebrow. He hadn’t expected the usually cool and aloof Qin Yuenan to be so indulgent in this regard.
’This is the office, after all!’
Usually, in a public place like this, Qin Yuenan never allowed Lin Shen to cross the line.
But perhaps because the door was locked, she let her guard down a little.
This gave Lin Shen the perfect opportunity.
So, he leaned in and kissed Qin Yuenan’s cool, delicate lips, forcing them to slowly part.
Seeing this, Qin Yuenan didn’t refuse, continuing to indulge Lin Shen’s rather bold behavior.
Of course, kissing itself wasn’t excessive, especially since they were a couple.
But doing this sort of thing in a serious place like an office... now that was a bit thrilling!
But thankfully, Qin Yuenan had already guessed what Lin Shen would do and had locked the door beforehand, so no one would interrupt them.
Thus, she could be intimate with Lin Shen without worry, easing the longing from their time apart.
But as they kissed, the one who fell into it and became aroused first was, surprisingly, the initially passive Qin Yuenan.
Perhaps feeling it was awkward to kiss with her body turned to the side, she stood up, straddled Lin Shen’s lap face-to-face, her long legs kneeling on the sofa on either side of him, and wrapped her arms around his neck to "devour" his lips.
This wasn’t an exaggeration; she was truly gnawing at them!
Qin Yuenan’s cool eyes grew hazy, and a faint blush from lack of air crept up her cheeks. She continuously conveyed her longing for Lin Shen through her actions.
Even her light, shallow breaths gradually became heavy, exhaling an intoxicatingly hot, moist air.
Perhaps feeling that things were getting out of control if they continued,
Lin Shen gave Qin Yuenan’s pert bottom a light slap as a warning, then released her. Looking at her small, resentful expression filled with confusion and dissatisfaction, he teased her.
"No more kissing. Any more and I’m afraid this office will become our battlefield again."
"So what if it does?"
Qin Yuenan said provocatively.
"No one will come in anyway. You don’t dare?"
"Oh?"
Lin Shen raised an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth curling into a half-smile.
But just as his hand slipped under her skirt, Qin Yuenan frantically pressed it down and scrambled to her feet.
"You should get back to your work. I have to get busy too."
’So she was just bluffing!’
’And here I thought Nan had really worked up her courage.’
Lin Shen chuckled. As he stood up, Qin Yuenan stopped him again.
She reached out to straighten the collar of his shirt and his slightly wrinkled suit. She carefully and meticulously brushed off some lint before saying softly,
"Go on."
"Okay."
Before leaving, Lin Shen gave Qin Yuenan one more kiss, then left her office and headed to his own.
By this time, Xu Lei had already been waiting in the chairman’s office for over half an hour.
"President Lin!"
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
Seeing Xu Lei stand up from the sofa and bow to him, Lin Shen smiled and gestured for her not to be so formal.
"There’s no need. Just act as you normally would."
"Understood, President Lin."
Although Lin Shen said that, Xu Lei still maintained a professional distance and methodically carried out her secretarial duties.
"President Lin, here are the documents for three physical store locations. President Qin asked me to bring them for your review."
"Also, this is the information for the new hires. I’ve already printed out the template for their employment contracts."
"This is a purchase order for office supplies, as well as the computer allocation list. President Qin asked me to have you look it over."
Lin Shen looked over whatever Xu Lei handed him.
The initial phase of a company’s establishment is actually the busiest, with all sorts of minor matters requiring the chairman’s personal attention.
Later on, once it’s more developed, Lin Shen will still have many tasks.
They just won’t be trivial little things anymore. Instead, they’ll become major affairs, like meeting with key clients, negotiating orders, and so on.
Fortunately, he had Xu Lei to assist with the work, and Qin Yuenan had already provided her recommendations for these documents.
So all Lin Shen had to do was look them over and sign.
It was incredibly simple and convenient.
"By the way."
Seeing Xu Lei’s serious work ethic, Lin Shen couldn’t help but ask about her personal life, teasing with a smile.
"When are you and your boyfriend getting married? When the time comes, I’ll give you a wedding gift. Consider it a bonus for all your hard work."
"Oh, you don’t have to trouble yourself."
Xu Lei hurriedly waved her hands, but Lin Shen insisted.
"It’s nothing, just a small token of my appreciation. If you refuse, you’ll be disrespecting me, you know."
"That’s not it, President Lin! I don’t mean to disrespect you."
Xu Lei bit her lip, seemingly conflicted, and finally gave a bitter smile.
"He and I... we’re not planning on getting married for now."
Hmm?
Lin Shen raised an eyebrow and gently asked for the reason.
"Why? Is it because of your job as my secretary? Has it affected your relationship? If that’s the case, you can arrange for your boyfriend to meet me. I’ll clear things up with him."
"No, no! It’s not your fault, President Lin!"
Xu Lei hurriedly waved her hands, then sighed softly.
"We just disagree on many things. For example, he wants to go back to our hometown to build a life. He thinks the cost of living in Modu is too high. After rent, utilities, food, and all the other living expenses, we can’t save any money all year. He thinks it’s better to go back home and find another way."
"Can’t save money?"
Lin Shen raised an eyebrow and chuckled.
"I’m paying you a monthly salary of 20,000. That’s considered a very generous compensation, even in Modu, right?"
"Yes! Thank you, President Lin, for trusting me so much and giving me such a good position!"
Xu Lei bowed deeply in thanks, then continued, vexed.
"That’s what I thought, too. A monthly salary of 20,000 is more than enough for my boyfriend and me to live in Modu, and we could even build up some savings."
"But after my boyfriend found out my salary is higher than his, he felt like he lost face, and he’s been picking fights with me constantly."
"What does he fight about?"
Lin Shen’s question left Xu Lei speechless. She stammered for a bit, unable to give a clear reason.
"Um..."
"Just say it,"
Lin Shen encouraged her.
"Before you became my secretary, we were colleagues. What is there that you can’t say? Maybe I can even help you."
Lin Shen truly cherished every friend he had now. He knew very well that once he became successful, the nature of his friendships would change. It would be hard to find the kind of simple, unrestrained friendships of his youth again.
Therefore, Lin Shen sincerely wanted to help Xu Lei smooth things over with her boyfriend.
But from the looks of it, the conflict between them seemed to have reached an impasse.
After a moment of internal struggle, Xu Lei mustered her courage, her face flushing as she mumbled in a low voice,
"He thinks... that by becoming your secretary, I’m trying to become your mistress."