Gently bite the jasmine

After Chapter 102, he only has connections with me.

Lin Xi leaned against Duan Yiheng's chest and nodded silently.

“I know you went to the United States five years ago because of Duan Mingxuan, but I don’t know the specific details,” Duan Yiheng said. “Could you tell me about it?”

Lin Xi snorted: "I get sarcastic remarks from some people just because I'm having a meal with Han Zicheng, so I'd better not say anything more."

Duan Yiheng grabbed her waist and lifted her onto the desk.

Lin Xi was startled and tried to get down by supporting herself on the table, but her feet couldn't reach the ground, and Duan Yiheng leaned over and occupied the space between her legs.

“You…” Lin Xi’s ears turned red. “Why are you always like this?”

"What?" Duan Yiheng chuckled in a low voice. "Didn't you agree to be my lover? This is nothing."

Lin Xi pressed her palms against his shoulders and looked away in shame.

Duan Yiheng leaned down and kissed her ear. Lin Xi shrank back and begged for mercy, "Don't do this..."

"What's wrong?" Duan Yiheng whispered in her ear, "Is it itchy?"

Lin Xi nodded.

"But being lovers involves more than just hugs and kisses; there's more." Duan Yiheng's breath gently brushed against her neck. "Do you know that, baby?"

Lin Xi suddenly widened her almond-shaped eyes. What did he call her?

Duan Yiheng kissed her slightly parted lips: "What are you daydreaming about?"

Lin Xi shook his head.

"What does shaking your head mean?" Duan Yiheng liked to tease her. "Are you spacing out about something? Or do you not know what your lover is going to do?"

"I know," Lin Xi said, embarrassed. "Could you please stop saying it all the time?"

Duan Yiheng ruffled her hair: "Then tell me, what did Chen Baiwei promise you when you went to America five years ago?"

Lin Xi slowly exhaled, gently pushed him away, and said, "She said she would grant my wish with Duan Mingxuan."

"Fool," Duan Yiheng chuckled. "You believed that?"

Lin Xi: "...I went to America not because she wanted to make Duan Mingxuan and me be together, but because I knew that Duan Mingxuan was self-centered and unruly. He hated following the rules. I just used five years to exchange for his freedom to marry."

Duan Yiheng's smile froze on his lips: "It seems you really like him."

Lin Xi looked up at Duan Yiheng: "That's all in the past. Are you going to bring up old grievances with me?"

"How could I bear to bring up the past with you?" Duan Yiheng kissed his forehead. "I feel sorry for you."

Lin Xi was stunned, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Duan Yiheng wiped away her tears: "Don't cry. I'm here for you. I won't let anyone bully you again."

“I just did what I wanted to do at the time,” Lin Xi said, choking back tears. “As for whether she keeps her promise or not, I can’t control that. Duan Mingxuan and I grew up together since childhood, so I’ll just consider this repayment of that friendship. I will have nothing to do with him again from now on.”

“Yes, from now on they’ll only have ties with me,” Duan Yiheng echoed.

Lin Xi chuckled softly and hugged Duan Yiheng, but her eyes were filled with sorrow.

There's no future for her and him; it's just a temporary compromise.

Lin Xi despised herself, but she couldn't bear to let go.

Duan Yiheng gently stroked her back, quietly enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

"Lin Xi".

When Lin Xi heard Duan Yiheng call her name, she responded from his arms.

No matter what happens in the future, I will always be behind you.

"Okay," Lin Xi replied, trying to convince herself.

"It's getting late, you should go back to your room and rest," Duan Yiheng said. "I'm not going to the company in the morning because I'm negotiating with Zhentian tomorrow."

Lin Xi pushed him away: "Okay, then I'll head back first."

Back in her room, Lin Xi couldn't resist searching online for news about Duan Yiheng and Tan Qi's marriage.

But no matter how hard I searched, I couldn't find a single word or phrase.

They've been PR'd?

Lin Xi could only guess at this.

Could it be Duan Yiheng?

Lin Xi didn't know, and pretended not to know anything.

The next day, Duan Yiheng personally led a team to participate in the negotiations with Zhentian.

The negotiations went smoothly, and we had lunch with the other party at noon.

Qin Yang followed by him, and after the dinner, he reported on the group's affairs in the car.

"However, regarding Zheng Jizhong's matter, the general manager will certainly not easily grant your wish."

Duan Yiheng scoffed: "You're just using your status to intimidate me. Don't you still have the old man?"

“After all, the general manager is your father. He has been deeply involved in the group for many years and has his supporters,” Qin Yang said. “However, the marriage alliance with the Tan family can influence a wave of people on the team.”

"Where did you hear that from?" Duan Yiheng suddenly asked. "When did I ever say I wanted to arrange a marriage alliance with the Tan family?"

Qin Yang was taken aback: "It's been reported in the news. I thought you tacitly approved it, and everyone knows about it."

"Everyone?" Duan Yiheng frowned.

Qin Yang: "Yes, Secretary Lin saw the news yesterday as well."

"What did you say?" Duan Yiheng suddenly sat up straight.

Qin Yang was taken aback. Was something wrong?

"Old Zhang, drive faster." Duan Yiheng rubbed his temples and instructed the driver.

The driver responded and silently accelerated.

"Report on anything concerning Secretary Lin from now on," Duan Yiheng said.

Qin Yang was completely baffled and asked, "Is there something wrong with her?"

Duan Yiheng: "..."

The problem lies with him; he's the one who didn't notice it in time.

And Lin Xi, he's really good at hiding his true identity.

She showed absolutely no abnormalities yesterday.

They're not afraid of bottling things up inside and getting sick from it.

But you can't blame her. She's been watching Chen Baiwei's moods since she was little, and she basically keeps everything to herself.

Duan Yiheng loosened his tie, a sense of helpless anger washing over him.

If Lin Xi hadn't been raised by Chen Baiwei back then...

Duan Yiheng inwardly vented his anger on Duan Zheng. If it weren't for him, his mother wouldn't have been so depressed, and Lin Xi might have been raised by his mother's side.

His mother would definitely like Lin Xi, and it might even be beneficial to her condition.

He rushed back to the company, and before the car had even come to a complete stop, Duan Yiheng pushed open the car door.

Qin Yang hurriedly followed.

"That's none of your business," Duan Yiheng said. "After you go upstairs, have Secretary Lin come to my office. During your lunch break, don't let anyone disturb you."

Qin Yang quickly responded, various guesses flashing through his mind.

"Don't overthink it." Duan Yiheng saw through his thoughts. "I won't do anything to her. You probably don't know, but she grew up in the Duan family since she was little."

Qin Yang was taken aback: "She's your sister?"

Duan Yiheng frowned: "She's not my sister, she just grew up in the Duan family."

Qin Yang was confused. Did he like it or not?

However, it was none of his business. He just didn't expect that the young lady of the Duan family would become Duan Yiheng's secretary.

Qin Yang went upstairs and went to Lin Xi's office first.

Qin Yang became much more cautious and said, "Secretary Lin, President Duan wants you to go to his office."

Lin Xi was taken aback: "Now?"

Qin Yang nodded.

Lin Xi: "Assistant Qin, do you know why President Duan wanted to see me?"

Qin Yang shook his head: "I don't know the specifics, but it's not right that he mentioned his marriage alliance with the Tan family."

Lin Xi's heart tightened: "I understand, I'll be right there."