Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 195 My steps are not to shake you off, but to protect you.

Lin Xi said, "While you're busy dealing with Ke Yu, I'm busy dealing with Chen Jingyi. I want her to leave the company."

Duan Yiheng wasn't surprised, but he still asked, "When did you first have this idea?"

Lin Xi said, "It was there a long time ago, but to be sure, it was after she was promoted to manager."

Chen Jingyi was bribed by the old man and used the evidence she had to dispel the board members' suspicions about the relationship between Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng.

Lin Xi was certain that Chen Jingyi had no good intentions in keeping the photos of her and Duan Mingxuan.

She was also shrewd; after the board meeting, she led people in the company to believe that she was the old man's person.

However, after working together for a while, everyone got to know her true character.

As a manager, she liked to make decisions unilaterally.

Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng saw it all, as did Xu Yu, but Xu Yu seemed to have seen through Chen Jingyi's selfish nature and was unwilling to get involved with her.

However, Lin Xi's feelings for Yin Fan Technology are special. Keeping Chen Liangyi around would be a disaster, and she could be a ticking time bomb for Yin Fan Technology, so it must be dealt with in time.

With a character like hers, you never know when or in which project she might be betrayed.

Duan Yiheng knew what Lin Xi was thinking and wanted to say something, but then held back and simply ruffled her hair: "Do you need any help?"

Lin Xi chuckled: "Since you asked that, you must be hoping that I can complete this task on my own."

“I want you to experience some things on your own,” Duan Yiheng said gently. “Whether you do it or not, I’ll take care of it. The key is whether you’re willing to do it. Don’t be afraid. I’m behind you.”

Lin Xi grabbed his hand and said, "Didn't you say before that I would help you keep an eye on Yinfan Technology? I may never be able to keep up with your pace in my entire life, I can only try my best to shorten it."

Duan Yiheng leaned against the car, pulled Lin Xi into his arms, and placed a light kiss on her forehead: "My steps are not to shake you off, but to protect you."

Lin Xi's heart stirred slightly, and she wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning her whole body into his embrace.

Duan Yiheng's chin unconsciously brushed against the top of her head. A few minutes later, he patted Lin Xi's back: "Let's go upstairs."

Lin Xi tiptoed, climbed onto his shoulder, kissed him on the lips, and then ran away laughing.

Duan Yiheng smiled as he stood by the car, and only drove away after the elevator doors closed.

Some things can't be done right after you say them. Although Lin Xi was working on a project in the sales department, she was still in a learning phase.

Most people in the sales department were not convinced by her; she was only able to participate in the project because Duan Yiheng had handpicked her.

No matter what, we have to give Duan Yiheng some face.

Chen Jingyi spread rumors about her a lot in the department, saying that she was the adopted daughter of the Duan family and could do whatever she wanted.

Even if you know nothing, you still have the CEO to protect you.

Lin Xi knew that arguing with rumors was pointless. During her time in the sales department, she had interacted and communicated with her, and naturally had her own understanding of her.

After the project ended, when the sales staff saw her, they would just say hello. Lin Xi knew they didn't welcome her.

Her position was rather awkward; she was both Duan Yiheng's secretary and the Duan family's adopted daughter, and many people were afraid that she would steal their credit.

The next day at work, Lin Xi didn't go to the sales department; instead, she made a lunch appointment with Sun Wenxin.

Sun Wenxin hadn't seen Lin Xi for a long time, and upon meeting him, she said, "Secretary Lin, you still remember me?"

Lin Xi laughed apologetically, "I'm sorry, I went to S City a while ago. I checked the calendar this morning and realized it's almost your birthday. I wanted to ask you what kind of gift you would like, otherwise I was afraid I'd pick something you wouldn't like."

Sun Wenxin was surprised for a moment: "You actually remember my birthday?"

Lin Xi: "I remembered it during the training."

Now it was Sun Wenxin's turn to feel guilty: "But I didn't give you a gift on your birthday."

Lin Xi: "My birthday is the day before New Year's Eve. How did you send me a birthday greeting? You even sent me 'Happy Birthday' at the time."

Sun Wenxin felt really embarrassed: "It's nothing, just remember me, I can't let you spend money."

Lin Xi said, "First of all, let me clarify that I'm not showing off my wealth. I am indeed quite rich. You can choose whatever you like. It just so happens that I have some things I'd like to ask you about."

"What is it?" Sun Wenxin said. "Just tell me if you can help."

Lin Xi asked, "You know Manager Chen from the sales department, right?"

"Of course I know," Sun Wenxin said awkwardly, pointing at Lin Xi. "It's rumored in the company that you two have a grudge."

Lin Xi didn't hide anything and said, "There is indeed some past conflict. She has a capable assistant named Zhang Hanwen. Do you know him?"

Sun Wenxin hummed in agreement: "Fellow villager, I've had dinner with him and his girlfriend before. I got along quite well with his girlfriend afterward, so I don't see him much anymore."

Lin Xi beckoned to Sun Wenxin with his finger, and after they got closer, Lin Xi said a lot to Sun Wenxin.

The more Sun Wenxin listened, the more his brows furrowed.

Before parting, Lin Xi said to Sun Wenxin, "It's okay if you can't do it. I'll find another way. Don't feel pressured."

Sun Wenxin nodded: "I understand."

Back in her office, Lin Xi was about to rest for a while when Duan Yiheng stood behind the smart glass and waved to her.

Lin Xi mouthed to him, "What's wrong?"

Duan Yiheng's eyes held a smile as he said, each word distinct and deliberate: "I missed you."

Lin Xi blushed at his teasing and immediately called him, saying, "I need to rest."

“You can’t rest well in your little place, why don’t you come to my place?” Duan Yiheng teased.

Lin Xi turned her face and glared at him: "President Duan, you should enjoy yourself."

Duan Yiheng finally let her go: "Then you should get some rest. I have a meeting with several department heads in my office tonight, so you'll stay too."

Lin Xi was taken aback: "Why are you opening it in your office?"

Duan Yiheng's office also has a small conference room, which is not used very often.

Duan Yiheng said, "This collaboration with Likang is very important. My office has the strongest confidentiality and is also convenient for accessing information and resources."

Lin Xi knew that Duan Yiheng's office contained the company's most important documents and materials, so he could quickly browse through them and save time.

Lin Xi: "Okay, do you need me to make some arrangements?"

Duan Yiheng said, "Prepare some food and drinks, and then notify the security guards that this floor doesn't need to be patrolled."

Lin Xi nodded: "Understood."

Just as she was about to hang up, Duan Yiheng added, "It'll probably be very late tonight. If you don't have time, just spend the night in the lounge."

Lin Xi's heart skipped a beat: "Isn't that a bad idea?"

Duan Yiheng said, "Nobody knows, but there are some of your clothes in the lounge."

Lin Xi: "...When did you prepare this?"

Duan Yiheng chuckled: "Why are you so scared? Would I sell you out? I just think we might need it, so it's better to be safe than sorry."

Lin Xi: "...I think you are the one suffering from this."