Hidden Desires Unveiled

Yin Mi had a question for Gu An Tong, "How do you plan on making it up to me? Are you going to feed me now or after the meeting? I'll go along with what you suggest."

Gu An Tong felt a mix of shame and anticipation due to Yin Mi's words, while Si Zhen Xuan's intentions were becoming quite apparent.

Gu An Tong's face turned red, and her hands were in a particular place. "Well," Si Zhen Xuan suddenly let out a sensual sigh, making Gu An Tong's heart race. She quickly nodded and replied, "After the meeting, we can do whatever you want."

After saying those words, Gu An Tong immediately regretted them, but it was too late. Si Zhen Xuan showed no signs of stopping. He pressed her against the wall and began to lift her skirt.

His lips locked onto hers, as if he was reassuring her and himself, "Soon, I can manage the timing. Don't be late. Don't worry." Gu An Tong's lips trembled, and her face turned bright red; she couldn't find her voice.

Satisfied, Si Zhen Xuan was in a great mood, like a lion that had just feasted. He had transformed from his previous emotionless state.

After Gu An Tong washed her hands in the bathroom, the flush on her face gradually faded. She still felt a bit ashamed about what had happened, but she realized that Si Zhen Xuan must have been holding back for a while, only releasing his desires during the meeting.

She hadn't expected Si Zhen Xuan to be so passionate about such matters, and it made her uncomfortable to think about.

Leaving the bathroom, she found Si Zhen Xuan waiting for her at the door, and they left the hotel together for work.

As they arrived at the company's entrance, Si Zhen Xuan quickly walked away, seeming like a stranger.

Gu An Tong slowed down and watched Si Zhen Xuan's broad figure disappear into the building.

While this wasn't the first time such a thing had happened, it still felt strange to go from an intimate morning to being treated like a stranger. Even though Gu An Tong knew Si Zhen Xuan's character, she couldn't help but feel a bit lost.

Jiang Nuan, with Si Yueyun on his arm, approached closely, but when they noticed Gu An Tong, they separated a bit. Just as they were about to pass by, Jiang Nuan held Si Yueyun back, "Why are you chatting with your ex-wife here, Si Yueyun? This is the company. You need to maintain your professional image."

Jiang Nuan, now three months pregnant with a small, barely visible bump, still had a radiant look. Gu An Tong frowned but chose not to engage with them, instead walking into the company after a couple of steps.

Inside the conference room, many people were already seated. Meng Mei, in a turquoise dress and elegant makeup, looked stunning. When she spotted Gu An Tong entering with documents in her arms, she couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly.

Today, Gu An Tong looked entirely different from the Gu An Tong they had seen a few days ago. There was a subtle flattery in her expression, which someone with experience could easily notice.

Perhaps it was because Si Zhen Xuan was eager to complete the project. Si Zhen Xuan, who had been studying for many years, was wearing his irritation on his face.

However, this was just a fleeting glance.

Right in front of the conference room, Xie Jianchen and Si Yueyun were seated. Their eyes met Gu An Tong's.

Gu An Tong didn't have the time or the inclination to pay much attention to their dynamics. As she approached her own group, she noticed that everyone appeared nervous, especially Lin Yue. Even the typically carefree and cheerful Lin Yue was looking serious.

Gu An Tong sensed that the tension might affect their performance and decided to lighten the mood, "Why are you all here so early? Did you have breakfast?"

This remark surprised everyone. Had their team leader forgotten the importance of the meeting?

Gu An Tong saw through their thoughts and smiled, "Your imagination is so vivid. Are you afraid of losing?"

Her playful words had the opposite effect, making Lin Yue and the others even more anxious. But in the corner of their eyes, they noticed that their team leader seemed to be trying to put them at ease.

"Sister Gu, if you want us to relax, please say something reliable," Shen Ying retorted, not holding back her frustration, although she didn't question Gu An Tong's leadership.

Gu An Tong grinned, "I was just complimenting your rich imagination. It may not be related to the project, but it can't hurt, can it?"

The silence in the room was palpable, leaving Shen Ying utterly lost for words.

Could the team leader really be here to play a prank? It turns out she's an undercover agent for group 2!

As this revelation dawned on everyone, the meeting's agenda was quickly forgotten. All eyes were now fixed on Gu An Tong, and this was exactly the reaction she had hoped for. Although the sudden change from tension to speechlessness wasn't exactly what she had in mind, it was effective in its own way.

Now was not the time for light-hearted jokes or reassurances. People were naturally on edge, and this atmosphere needed to be maintained.

"Believe me, this is no joke; I'm telling the truth!" Gu An Tong insisted with unwavering seriousness.

Shen Yinghe couldn't hold back any longer, "Gu, are you trying to pull our leg?"

As Shen Yinghe spoke, others chimed in, playfully expressing their doubts. The group's previously tense atmosphere dissolved into laughter. Gu An Tong initially came across as aloof, but as they spent more time together, her friendly nature shone through, revealing a different side of her.

Gu An Tong believed she had kept her true feelings hidden from everyone, but she couldn't escape Shen Yinghe's perceptive gaze. Her clear eyes seemed to penetrate her facade.

Shen Yinghe hadn't paid much attention to Gu An Tong before but had come to appreciate her as a smart and charismatic individual since getting to know her.

She turned and took her seat as Xie Jianchen gave her a friendly smile. Gu An Tong was momentarily taken aback by the warmth in his gaze.

Lin Yue nudged Shen Yinghe and whispered, "See, Xie Jianchen is really pursuing Gu Jie."

Shen Yinghe pondered, "But I remember Sister Gu saying that she wasn't interested in someone like Xie Zong."

"That's sad. If I were given a guy like Xie Jianchen, I'd be both thrilled and exasperated. What more could you want?"

Gu An Tong felt the two girls were getting a bit too carried away with their conversation. She cleared her throat to quiet them down.

"By the way, Sister Gu, they mentioned earlier that the department's director will also be present today," Lin Yue whispered to Gu An Tong.

The director? Si Zhenxuan?

The mention of Si Zhenxuan piqued Gu An Tong's interest, and she turned to ask, "So, we're waiting for him now?"

"Yes, indeed," Lin Yue replied with a glint in her eye, "they say the director is a man's dream woman."

Cough.

This time, Gu An Tong was the one to cough. She was genuinely curious about the image of Si Zhenxuan held by the company's employees.

She was the team leader of the department, but her tenure in the company wasn't as long as Lin Yue's.

Shen Yinghe was a recent addition, joining half a year before Gu An Tong.

Lin Yue leaned in and continued, "You know, the second young master of the department is engaged, but we've only heard about it in private. He's still quite the charmer. But the company's director, although a bit reserved and serious, never gets involved with her subordinates, always staying focused on her work. She's more attractive than Si Er, with a great figure, and she's quite fit. I've heard she's into regular exercise. Apart from being a bit older, she's the perfect man."

For a girl of Lin Yue's age, 33 indeed seemed a bit older. However, when she praised Si Zhenxuan, even if their relationship wasn't public knowledge within the company, Gu An Tong found it refreshing.

Moreover, Lin Yue's comment about Si Zhenxuan not getting involved with her subordinates seemed at odds with that time he had been quite flirtatious with her in the office.

Certainly, I can rewrite the passage to make it more readable and extend the word count:

Gu An Tong couldn't help but smile, her thoughts focused entirely on Si Zhenxuan, ignoring Lin Yue's mention of Si Yueyun carrying Jiang Nuan.

Suddenly, Lin Yue sat up straight, reaching out her arm to get Gu An Tong's attention.

Gu An Tong noticed a tall figure near the back door. Si Zhenxuan glanced her way and then moved aside.

Lin Yue spoke hesitantly, "Oh, it's quite rare to see the company's director. Sister Gu, isn't he handsome?"

Gu An Tong nodded and agreed, "Yes, he's quite handsome."

"Brother, you've arrived. Please, come and have a seat," Si Yueyun waved at Si Zhenxuan.

"I'm just here on behalf of the board of directors. You take the lead," Si Zhenxuan replied. Instead of going to Si Yueyun, he headed toward the two project teams.

Meng Mei stood up and offered, "Zhenxuan, there's an empty spot here."

Gu An Tong pretended not to recognize him, even though she desperately wanted to greet her husband, Meng Mei-style. However, they had to keep their relationship under wraps, so she refrained.

Meng Mei was aware of this, so she made it known publicly. The entire room looked at Meng Mei with envy, including Lin Yue, who was sitting next to Gu An Tong. Lin Yue felt frustrated and exclaimed, "Darn it, does that woman from team two have an affair with the director? I always thought the company's director stayed away from romantic entanglements. This is disappointing."

Gu An Tong raised an eyebrow, her eyes briefly meeting with Si Zhenxuan's before she gave him a subtle smile. "Thank you, Team Leader Bai. I'll take a seat."

Si Zhenxuan replied casually, "You're welcome," as he moved to a seat behind Gu An Tong, effectively placing himself right behind her.