2 The night is still young

On the last floor of Yan Corporation, Yan Mei looked at the nervous executives and lazily picked up the file on her table.

The meeting room was as quiet as a cemetery. In front of Yan Mei were several trembling executives from Yan's group.

These executives had an average of 10 million USD in net worth, yet they did not dare utter a sound because their CEO, famously known as the reincarnated devil, was in front of them.

Yan Mei held last month's sales report in her hand. Her indifferent eyes glanced at the executives.

She flipped through the document lazily; her face devoid of any emotions. No one knew if she was satisfied with the report or not. One mistake could make you lose your job, and it made everyone cautious about how they worked. Even though their boss could be cold and scary, she would give the best bonuses, and she treated her workers well.

"Why haven't we secured the deal with Green Corporation yet?" Yan Mei put down the file and inquired.

"Well…" The executives looked at each other in embarrassment and were hesitant to speak.

"What?" she asked impatiently.

"Well, it seems like quite a few companies also want the deal, so they are a little hesitant to give the deal to us."

Yan Mei's eyes glistened with anger. "So you're telling me that the special team you created, whom we are paying thrice the salary of an ordinary worker, cannot close a simple deal? When did my company hire such incompetent workers?"

"President Yan…"

"Fire the special team and find me a competent team to get this deal secured. Manager Lu, you are now in charge of this deal. I hope that you do not disappoint me."

Without waiting for their answer, she left the conference room. The executives breathed a sigh of relief. Her aura was too strong for them. 'How could a woman be so intimidating?'

Several managers gave Manager Lu a confused look. They didn't know whether to congratulate him. Given a task by the iron lady is more complicated than a military mission, but once they completed it, she heavily rewarded them—one reason Yan Mei's workers liked her and never thought of betraying her throughout the years.

For a woman to build her own company in three years, they knew it was difficult. Either she has a great backup, or she is just outstanding. That is why Yan Mei's workers admired, fear, and worshipped her. Manager Lu sighed.

As soon as Yan Mei entered her office, a beautiful woman followed her. This woman was Su Bei. She was Yan Mei's secretary and the only friend she had in City S.

"Someone seems angry."

Yan Mei rolled her eyes when she heard Su Bei.

"What is next on my schedule," Yan Mei asked, ignoring her.

"Well, you're supposed to go on a date with Fang Yan this evening at the Imperial Hotel," Su Bei reported as she stared at her friend.

Even though they were close, Su Bei never dared cross the line when they worked or took advantage of her relationship with Yan Mei. She liked Su Bei because of this. 

"Fang Yang?" Yan Mei asked as she furrowed her brows. Fang Yang is the young master of the Fang family. He has been asking Yan Mei out for weeks, so out of annoyance, she agreed to meet him. Since she knows that if she keeps saying no to him, he would never leave her alone. Also, he was very respectful to her. No matter how many times she ignores him so she decided to give him a chance. Hopefully he doesn't screw it and make her regret her decision.

"Okay, anything else?" Yan Mei asked as she turned to look at Su Bei.

"Yes. There are a few documents that need your signature," Su Bei said as she placed a pile of folders in front of Yan Mei.

"I thought you said a few," Yan Mei said distastefully. Su Bei laughed when she saw Yan Mei pouting. Everyone thought that Yan Mei was an indifferent person who had a poker face, but Su Bei knew that Yan Mei was childish. She wondered what her friend went through to make her such an aloof person.

"Well, think about it. After today's hard work, you will go out on a date. I know you will have fun," Su Bei said and laughed. 

Yan Mei glared at her. "You have much free time on your hands. Maybe I should find more work for you to do," Yan Mei said coldly. Su Bei fluttered when she saw the evil glint in Yan Mei's eyes.

"Madam, I forgot! I have to make some phone calls. So please, if you will excuse me, I will take my leave now," Su Bei said as she bolted the office. Yan Mei grinned when she saw her secretary running away. Putting everything behind her, she buried herself into her work.

-IMPERIAL HOTEL-

In the blink of an eye, it was 7 pm. Yan Mei rubbed her neck as she stepped down from her car and walked towards the hotel. She didn't know why Fang Yan wanted to meet at a hotel, but thinking about his reputation, she felt a hotel was a safer place since there were security measures to protect the hotel's clients.

Being seen with Fang Yan by the paparazzi is the last thing she wants.

The moment Yan Mei entered the hotel, she saw a waiter waiting for her.

"Miss Yan?" the waiter asked politely. Yan Mei nodded.

"Please, Mr. Fang is waiting for you."

Yan Mei followed the waiter. When they reached the box, Fang Yan was waiting. When he saw Yan Mei, he smiled and strode toward her.

Yan Mei saw him approaching and took a step back before his hand touched her. She deftly avoided his movements.

Fang Yan became lightly annoyed, but thinking about Yan Mei's identity, he said nothing. The night was still young. Thinking about tonight's plan, Fang Yan smirked.

"Miss Yan, please sit down," Fang Yan softly said as if nothing had happened.

A waiter came to serve the moment they sat down. Looking at the glass of wine in front of her, Yan Mei squinted her eyes slightly.

"I don't drink alcohol," Yan Mei said coldly.

Fang Yan listened to her calmly. He knew there was no way Yan Mei would drink alcohol with him. Thankfully, he had planned everything well.

"So, what do you want to drink? Fruit juice?"

"No, just a glass of water will be fine."

Fang Yan winked at the waiter without Yan Mei noticing.

"Get Miss Yan a glass of water," Fang Yan said to the waiter standing beside them.