41 Paid Leave

As Gu Xiaonan was sitting in the office, she was obviously still angry that she had not killed An Qi. The secretary, who was standing by the door, had wizened up. Now, no matter how much noise came from the room, she'd just sit quietly in her chair, not daring to push the door open again.

Sure enough, in a few moments, the crashing sounds in the manager's office stopped and were replaced by Gu Xiaonan's usual sweet voice, "Hello, honey, you haven't contacted me for so long! Have you forgotten about me?"

Yu Hao was surprised when he received Gu Xiaonan's call. After all, since she'd come to the Leng Group, they'd become increasingly estranged.

Although Yu Hao was Gu Xiaonan's boyfriend, Yu Hao, who often traveled for work, had always had a feeling that once Gu Xiaonan found someone better, she'd kick him to the curb without hesitation. However, he had to admit that, at first, he had pursued Gu Xiaonan because she could help him with his business by entertaining his business partners via drinking and eating with them.

In other words, their relationship was, from the very beginning, built upon serving their own personal interests. Hence, he couldn't blame her for liking someone else.

As long as they didn't expose each other, he figured that they could still be together. At the very least, they could get along with each other one more day!

Moreover, Gu Xiaonan was one of the most considerate and sensible women he had ever shared a bed with. That is, except for An Qi.

Yu Hao still didn't understand why An Qi had broken up with him. He only remembered that, when he came back from his business trip five years ago, his mother had told him that An Qi had been there.

She had left word for Yu Hao not to contact her anymore, as he was going to get married in Europe. And... She'd also caused Gu Xiaonan to have a miscarriage!

"Yu Hao? Are you listening to me?" Gu Xiaonan waited for a long time but still had not received a response from Yu Hao.

She was worried for a moment, and she wondered if Yu Hao was reluctant to talk to her because of her recent behavior. It was only when Yu Hao collected his thoughts and began talking with Gu Xiaonan naturally that she felt at ease.

"Xiaonan, I just came back from a trip abroad, and I'm still pretty jet-lagged. Did you really miss me? Shall we meet at the same old place tonight?"

"Hehehe..." His words seemed to increase Gu Xiaonan's self-confidence as she giggled and subconsciously touched her stomach.

Since she'd falsely accused An Qi of causing her miscarriage, she had not dared to spend a night at Yu Hao's villa. Therefore, the suite in the Chun Jiang Hotel had become their usual meeting place. Hearing Yu Hao mention this place, Gu Xiaonan knew that she still held a special place in his heart.

"What's wrong? Do you not want to come?" Gu Xiaonan's laughter seemed to arouse Yu Hao's discontent. After all, in order to cater to Gu Xiaonan, he'd spent a lot of money in order to keep the room reserved for his exclusive.

Plus, she had taken the initiative to call him! But, now she was pretending to be reserved! So, Yu Hao was naturally dissatisfied.

"Me? Of course I'm willing!" Gu Xiaonan exclaimed.

"I'll see you at the same old place then?" Now that he had been reassured, Yu Hao's attitude became more relaxed.

"No... We haven't had a proper date for a long time. So, why don't you come and pick me up from the company?" she suggested.

"Me? Come to the Leng Group?" Yu Hao was stunned.

After all, ever since Gu Xiaonan had started working at the Leng Group, she'd clearly expressed her wishes that she'd like Yu Hao to keep his distance from her for appearance purposes. So, he had to wonder...

What has happened to this woman today? Is she having an off day?

"Xiaonan, tell me the truth, did someone bully you today? Or... Did Leng Group force you to do something that you didn't want to do?" he asked, clearly concerned.

"No! You think too much. Can't I just want to show off my handsome boyfriend?" she quipped.

Gu Xiaonan's flirtatious manner caused Yu Hao's heart to flutter, as she had not been so tender with him for a long time. So, he gave in and said, "Alright, just tell me what you want… You'll have it!"

Gu Xiaonan then said a few suggestive words over the phone, causing Yu Hao to almost lose control. She then hung up the phone satisfactorily and took out her cosmetic pouch to begin getting ready.

Meanwhile, An Qi was still checking the goods with Shi Zhiwen in the office. Obviously, she could not return to the warehouse after the accident just now, but Hairui's situation clearly could be seen from the company's treatment of its employees.

Obviously, they were inferior to the Leng Group's employees. If she didn't work harder, the Leng Group would probably change their partnership next year. At that point, her father would probably be negatively impacted the most!

"An Qi, we've already become full-timers, yet you're still checking the goods? Come and have a few drinks with me." Opposite the computer, Auntie Sun had already begun to drink by herself.

Through An Qi's observation these past two days, besides her office at the Leng Group, Auntie Sun seemed to be homeless! An Qi was reluctant to point her finger at such a poor woman, but only if Auntie Sun could not disturb her while An Qi working!

"No. Why don't you find little Shi and go have a drink with him?" An Qi's eyes were glued to the numbers on the screen as she replied to Auntie Sun carelessly.

Shi Zhiwen, who had just reached the door at that very moment, stood frozen at the door as if he'd turned to stone. Auntie Sun immediately noticed Shi Zhiwen. Compared with An Qi, who was a beautiful woman who would cause anyone who stood beside her to feel insecure about themselves, Auntie Sun naturally preferred the company of a cute guy with a fit body!

Upon hearing their conversation, Shi Zhiwen felt that his worst nightmare was about to come true. He wanted to flee when he saw Auntie Sun lifting the wine bottle.

"Come on! Have a drink with me! Maybe I'll even give you a paid leave tomorrow!" Auntie Sun raised the wine bottle in her hand and beckoned Shi Zhiwen to come towards her in a seductive manner.

Her coquettish actions caused Shi Zhiwen to almost puke before he'd even started drinking! He secretly thought...

Haha, paid leave! If I was an ordinary employee, I might actually be tempted by that offer!

But, as he was a bodyguard, sent by Boss Leng to protect An Qi, as long as An Qi went to work, he would not be able to take any paid leaves, even if he had 100 of them! He always had to look out for her.

"Nevermind about the paid leave… Just share one bottle with me," she continued to beg.

Shi Zhiwen walked over to her reluctantly. As he passed by An Qi, he gave her a fierce look. His face was filled with helplessness and annoyance, his eyes wordlessly telling An Qi that this was all her fault!