Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Compromise and Continue To Work
Chapter 73: Compromise and Continue To Work
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Li An’an compromised. “I promise you that I’ll start working tomorrow, but I have one condition.”
Chu Yichen did not speak. He stared at her with his brown eyes, as if he was mocking her for overestimating herself.
“I want a raise!! Based on my ability, I can easily be rated as the best employee of the year!”
Forget it, if she had to continue working here, she’d just do that. There would be other opportunities to leave anyway.
Chu Yichen leaned into her. She could feel the warmth of his breath on her face. He said in an ambiguous tone, “I’ll transfer the 100 million to you!”
Li An’an felt numb and nervous as she said,
“I don’t want it. If it’s too much, I just want a raise.”
“How much do you want?”
Li An’an thought for a moment. Suddenly, she saw Li Cheng walking in and pointed at him.
“I want to draw the same salary as him.”
Li Cheng was shocked. What did the Chairman say to Li An’an just then? Why was she asking to be paid the same salary as him?
What had he done wrong! Did Li An’an know how much work he had to do?
“Li Cheng is my special assistant. He has a double master’s degree in finance and knows 18 languages. He helps me with business deals that are in the hundreds of millions every day and manages the relationships between the various departments. He had even won third place in the amateur combat competition. Tell me what abilities you have to compare yourself with him!”
Chu Yichen’s cold frosty expression was full of sarcasm and playfulness, making him very charming.
“You flatter me, Chairman.” Li Cheng was very humble. “I’m far from being as outstanding as you.”
Li An’an was speechless for a long time. “I… I can cook? Besides, you only like to eat the dishes I prepare. You’re happy after eating whatever I’ve cooked. Happiness is the most difficult thing in the world to attain. You can’t buy it even if you have money. Of course I’m very valuable.” Li An’an fought for herself.
She was excited. It sounded like Li Cheng was drawing a very high salary.
If Chu Yichen agreed to it, she would be able to buy a house.
Chu Yichen stared at her flushed face and smiled darkly. He tapped his long fingers on the dark table and suddenly changed his mind. “True. It’s important to make me happy. I’m agreeable.” He wondered how long it had been since he felt happy.
“Then it’s settled. I’ll be back at work tomorrow.” Li An’an was overjoyed and suddenly found Chu Yichen pleasing to the eye. “What would you like to eat tomorrow then? I’ll make you wild mushroom stir-fried meat, okay? If vou don’t eat it now, you won’t have a chance to eat it again. There won’t be any left in a few days. Also, I’ll make you a few dishes that you haven’t eaten before. I guarantee they’ll be delicious.”
Li An’an had completely forgotten that she was sitting on Chu Yichen’s lap. She made these suggestions excitedly and looked at him with sparkling eyes.
Chu Yichen lowered his eyes and smiled. “Okay!”
Li An’an heaved a sigh of relief. Luckily, things weren’t as bad as she had imagined. Chu Yichen had stopped his investigations.
Li Cheng shut the door and walked out. He was indignant. She was the Chairman’s woman. Of course she’d get whatever she wanted. He couldn’t compare, but why did he suddenly feel sad! He started developing doubts about his self worth. It must be an illusion!
In the office, Li An’an suddenly realized that something was wrong. After talking for so long, she was still sitting on Chu Yichen’s lap. She hurriedly got up. It was really comfortable sitting on Chu Yichen’s long legs, it made her forget her situation.
Chu Yichen felt a sudden lightening of the load on his legs and the tender presence disappeared.
He curled his lips!
Li An’an straightened her clothes. “I’ll be leaving then. See you tomorrow!”
Along the corridor, Gu Na approached at a brisk pace, coming up to her like a whirlwind!
“Li An’an.” She looked furious as she faced this woman who had lied to her time and time again.
Li An’an was taken aback. This woman again? “Miss Gu, listen to me. It’s not like that.”
Gu Na had come to look for Chu Yichen today but now before her was Li An’an.
Li An’an hurriedly ran towards the elevator.
Gu Na wanted to go after her.
Li Cheng stopped her. “Miss Gu, the Chairman is in a meeting and won’t be able to see you.”
Gu Na was angry. “If he can’t see me, what about her? How did she manage to enter Chu Yichen’s office?”
Li Cheng’s spoke calmly and gently. “I don’t know about that. I’m just following the Chairman’s instructions.”
Gu Na stomped her feet and left..