Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 172 Come and help me

Duan Yiheng stood there, his heart pounding with excitement, and he even wanted Lin Xi to scold him a few more times.

Lin Xi was startled by his gaze, fearing he might pounce on her again, and said, "I'm leaving now."

Duan Yiheng suddenly laughed and turned to chase after him.

He followed at a distance that was neither too close nor too far, until they exited through the north gate.

Lin Xi was so flustered she almost lost her grip on the seatbelt. She didn't dare glance at Duan Yiheng and drove straight to Tiandu Yuxi.

One kiss, two people, and they tossed and turned all night.

The next day, when they saw each other in the office, one gave a meaningful look, while the other looked away.

There was no way to avoid it. Lin Xi cleared her throat, suppressing a slight tremor in her voice: "Editor-in-Chief Lin needs your reply."

Duan Yiheng said, "I'm going on a business trip to S City next Wednesday. The schedule is for this week. You can ask her about the filming location. Is the manor in North District No. 1 okay?"

Generally speaking, the shooting location is determined by the magazine based on the theme.

Duan Yiheng's manor encompasses a variety of locations, basically satisfying any theme.

Lin Xiaoying was naturally very satisfied and readily agreed, setting the time for Saturday.

Lin Xi didn't know that Duan Yiheng was going on a business trip next Wednesday. During lunch, her eyes held a hint of anticipation as she asked, "How come I didn't know about the business trip to S City? Should I arrange an itinerary for you?"

Duan Yiheng nodded: "Yes, I will."

Lin Xi then asked, "So, who did you bring with you on this business trip?"

Duan Yiheng seemed not to understand her meaning and answered irrelevantly: "The branch office has an important financial technology cooperation project, which is crucial for the company's market expansion in S City."

Lin Xi: "...Take me with you?"

"You want to go?" Duan Yiheng teased her. "Business trips are tiring. You should stay home."

Lin Xi: "I'll go get you some tea and water."

"Can I have a shoulder massage?" Duan Yiheng asked with a smile.

Lin Xi gave a forced smile: "Okay."

Duan Yiheng, showing great mercy, said, "Alright, I'll take you with me."

Lin Xi smiled reservedly.

The phone rang, and Duan Yiheng received a call from Meng Huaishan. His expression visibly darkened.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xi asked, "What's wrong?"

Duan Yiheng: "Meng Huaishan said that the people he sent to contact Ke Yu were discovered and sent to the police station."

Lin Xi was startled: "Then what should we do?"

“There’s no substantial evidence, so it’s fine,” Duan Yiheng said. “Ke Yu probably wants to use this to expose me behind the scenes and have a direct confrontation.”

Lin Xi thought for a moment and said, "Let me give you an idea."

Duan Yiheng looked at her: "Tell me about it."

“Have you considered Chen Baiwei?” Lin Xi said to him. “Sending her to deal with Ke Yu will definitely give her a hard time.”

Duan Yiheng's eyes lit up: "You're something else. I really forgot about Chen Baiwei. With her around, I can have more time. Maybe she can stir things up and I'll even get some unexpected gains."

Lin Xi nodded; that was exactly what she meant.

“Saturday morning, I’ll pick you up and we’ll go to North District No. 1 together.” Duan Yiheng looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness.

Lin Xi was slightly taken aback. Even if she and Duan Yiheng didn't have a romantic relationship, they were still family.

If it were only the latter, she could have handled things strictly as a business at the company.

But once people are emotionally involved, some clear boundaries become blurred.

She never wanted to be an ambiguous person, but now that Duan Yiheng was looking at her with such gentle eyes, she could tell from her conscience that she couldn't possibly remain unmoved.

Coming to her senses, Lin Xi replied, "Okay."

Since Duan Yiheng is shooting for a magazine, she will naturally be going along. Starting tonight, she will probably have to communicate with the magazine about the specific details of the shoot.

There were also interviews on site, and she needed to prepare the relevant interview documents for Duan Yiheng.

The following day, Lin Xi took advantage of her spare time at work to confirm with the housekeeper of North District No. 1 the items Duan Yiheng had photographed, from clothes to accessories, the details were impeccable.

The butler was very efficient; even though the filming schedule was tight, he did everything Lin Xi instructed him to do.

On Saturday morning, Duan Yiheng and Lin Xi arrived at the manor first.

Lin Xi had mixed feelings when she came back again.

The snow has melted, but the words and scenes of that day's breakup are still vivid in my mind.

Lin Xiaoying and her team were only allowed to enter after undergoing a rigorous inspection. They drove around half the lake but still couldn't see the main building complex, leaving them stunned.

Simply inhumane.

The main hall was resplendent in gold, and the butler, dressed in a crisp black uniform, greeted Lin Xiaoying's filming team.

Lin Xi greeted Lin Xiaoying and said, "Apart from the villa on the south side of Hunan and the top floor, the rest of the place can be used as a filming location. Filming must be tiring, so the housekeeper has prepared tea and drinks for everyone. Please don't be shy."

Lin Xiaoying nodded: "Is President Duan ready?"

Lin Xi: "I'm ready. Just call me when you're done too."

Lin Xiaoying nodded slightly. They were almost filming, but she hadn't even seen Duan Yiheng yet. He was truly a "big shot."

The butler brought over a map and a tablet, saying, "You can see the layout of the manor through the tablet. What I'm showing you are places that can be used for taking photos."

Lin Xiaoying thanked them, as this clearly saved a lot of time.

The first filming location was in the study, where Duan Yiheng, dressed in a black suit, sat calmly and elegantly in a chair.

The tie, which he probably tied himself, was slightly askew as he sat down.

The photographer called over his assistant: "Xiao Zhu, please adjust Mr. Duan's tie, it's crooked."

Xiao Zhu was a recent college graduate. When he arrived by car, he was first shocked by Duan Yiheng's wealth, and then by his good looks.

The photographer's shout made her instantly nervous. As she walked shakily toward Duan Yiheng, her face turned red.

Lin Xi frowned almost imperceptibly.

"Mr. Duan."

Duan Yiheng looked past her and at Lin Xi: "Secretary Lin, come and help me."

Xiao Zhu chuckled and silently moved aside.

Lin Xi walked up to him, bent down slightly, and adjusted his tie naturally and familiarly.

This scene left everyone somewhat stunned.

Lin Xi's movements seemed habitual, while Duan Yiheng's eyes were like gentle spring water.

Lin Xiaoying narrowed her eyes.

The photographer couldn't help but exclaim, "If I were shooting for a couples' magazine, this scene would be so sweet it would make people swoon."

Lin Xi glanced away, subtly increasing the distance between herself and Duan Yiheng.

The subsequent filming went smoothly, with Lin Xi staying by his side, faithfully performing his duties.

During the interview, Lin Xiaoying initially asked questions according to the agreement between the two parties. However, towards the end, she suddenly asked Duan Yiheng about his love life.

"Mr. Duan, are you currently single? If so, could you tell us about your ideal partner?"

Just as Lin Xi was about to stop him, Duan Yiheng raised his hand to stop her.