Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 208 Secretary Lin, would you do me the honor of having dinner together?

Lin Xi reached out and put her arm around Duan Yiheng's neck, her eyes suddenly feeling hot.

The most vivid memory she has of her parents is from a courtyard they lived in when they lived in Rong County.

A gentle spring breeze blew as she was lifted high into the air.

The man, whose face was blurred, held up a sign and asked, "Isn't she Daddy's little princess?"

She only remembered that one sentence, and didn't even know how she answered it.

In a flash, she found herself at the Duan family's residence.

Then, in a flash, Duan Yiheng, who was six years older than her, hugged her and said she was his princess.

The elevator doors opened, and Duan Yiheng led Lin Xi inside. Noticing that she had her head down, he asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

Lin Xi shook his head.

There were security cameras in the elevator. Duan Yiheng simply held her hand tightly. When they arrived at the parking garage, he lifted Lin Xi's head and realized that she was about to cry.

"What's wrong?" Duan Yiheng touched the corner of her eye. "Tell me, why are you suddenly crying?"

Lin Xi said shyly, "I didn't cry. I just thought about some things from when I was little. I remember my dad hugged me and asked if I was his little princess."

Duan Yiheng teased her intentionally, "Do you think of me as your dad?"

"What?!" Lin Xi's tears immediately stopped. "Nonsense."

Duan Yiheng gently kissed the corner of her eye: "Go ahead."

Lin Xi got into the car and drove out of Tiandu Yuxi before realizing that Duan Yiheng had accompanied her downstairs because of the elevator shaking last night.

She smiled, feeling a soft and warm feeling in her heart.

Upon entering the company lobby, Lin Xi subconsciously glanced at the reception desk, and Sun Wenxin gave her a knowing look: "Good morning, Secretary Lin."

Lin Xi replied with "Good morning," entered the elevator, and checked her phone. Sure enough, she saw a message from Sun Wenxin:

"It's settled. I've told Zhang Hanwen what you meant, and after he hesitated, he told Chen Liangyi about Likang's project."

Lin Xi got out of the elevator and took out Likang's preliminary demand scheduling form from the filing cabinet.

Lin Xi met Qin Yang at the elevator entrance, greeted him, and then went to the sales department on the 17th floor.

Upon seeing her assistant Lisa, Lin Xi greeted her, "Good morning, has your director arrived yet?"

Lisa stepped aside to let her go first: "I just got to the office and asked me to make her a cup of coffee. I think she stayed up late last night and might not be in a good mood."

"Thanks for reminding me." Lin Xi waved the documents in her hand. "I'll go in first."

After knocking on the door, Xu Yu said "Come in," and Lin Xi pushed the door open and entered, smiling, "Good morning, Director Xu."

Xu Yu smiled and said, "Wow, Secretary Lin, you're here so early. My coffee hasn't arrived yet."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Duan isn't here today, and I have a lot of things to do," Lin Xi explained to her.

Xu Yu asked her to sit down, and Lin Xi nodded, pushing the documents to Xu Yu: "Before the holiday, when we talked about Likang's needs, President Duan asked me to come here to understand the data analysis of the project requirements. This is a survey form, and Director Xu needs to provide specific data feedback."

Xu Yu didn't refuse. Knowing that Lin Xi represented Duan Yiheng at the company, she quickly glanced at the document and said, "I will arrange someone as soon as possible."

Lin Xi smiled gently: "Because it's still in the early stages of the project, it's hard to say anything before a contract is signed. I think Manager Chen is experienced and familiar with the sales process. She used to work with Director Zheng in the business development department, and her performance was quite good."

Xu Yu was taken aback: "What does President Duan mean?"

Lin Xi shook her head: "I have overstepped my bounds. This is Director Xu's matter. I'll be leaving now."

"Wait a minute." Xu Yu stood up and stopped her. "Secretary Lin, Chen Jingyi has a grudge against you and has tripped you up on projects before. Why are you still speaking up for her?"

"I'm not speaking up for her," Lin Xi said with a forced smile. "I'm thinking about the company and President Duan. If I were to hold a grudge, it would put you in a difficult position, Director Xu."

Xu Yu's heart skipped a beat; Chen Jingyi was someone the chairman had specifically requested to come to the sales department.

She was indeed not very mobile when she first arrived, but that didn't stop her from not needing anyone else.

She was aware of Chen Liangyi's underhanded tactics in the previous project, but she didn't stop her in order to find an excuse to gradually sideline Chen Liangyi.

In this way, the sales department will be united and work together to create greater benefits for the company.

Xu Yu had never regretted anything, but at this moment, she felt a little apologetic towards Lin Xi.

Just then, there was a knock on Xu Yu's office door. Thinking it was Lisa returning, she let her in.

Lin Xi saw that it was Chen Jingyi, but her expression remained unchanged: "Then you two chat, I'll be going now."

Chen Jingyi kept a cold face the whole time. Xu Yu only said after Lin Xi left, "Manager Chen's arrogance is really directed at everyone."

Even Lin Xi's status commands respect, yet Chen Jingyi remains unmoved, not even bothering to feign indifference.

Comparing the two, Xu Yu felt that Lin Xi was easier to get along with.

"I'm here to work and earn money, not to flatter you." Chen Jingyi looked at Xu Yu. "Director Xu, I don't understand why I haven't heard a single thing about the company's cooperation project with Likang?"

Xu Yu frowned: "I will decide the division of labor for everyone in the sales department. You currently have other projects on hand, so you don't need to get involved in the Likang project."

"My two projects are nearing completion, and I have the energy and ability to fully commit."

"Manager Chen," Xu Yu warned her, "I'm still in charge of the sales department right now."

Chen Jingyi turned and left, heading straight for the secretary's office.

Lin Xi wasn't surprised at all when he saw her.

"What did you say to Director Xu?" Chen Jingyi asked with hostility. "Why won't she let me work on the project?"

Lin Xi looked at her coldly: "How would I know? But I did say some things to her."

Chen Jingyi scoffed coldly: "It really was you."

Lin Xi smiled and said, "I recommended you to her, but she seems to have her own considerations."

Chen Jingyi was stunned: "Impossible."

Lin Xi: "Why is it impossible? I'm thinking of the company. Do you think I'm like you?"

Chen Jingyi: "You're very enthusiastic, but this is the sales department's own business. Everyone is like a nail, only in the right place. Do you know how to arrange things?"

Lin Xi: "It doesn't matter whether I understand or not. If you really want to join the project team, I can talk to Director Duan."

"No need." Chen Jingyi turned and left.

Lin Xi withdrew her gaze, completely unaffected by Chen Liangyi.

After returning to the sales department, Chen Jingyi called Zhang Hanwen out.

"I'm asking you, how did you know about the Likang project?"

Zhang Hanwen said, "I know a receptionist who is good friends with Lin Xi."

Chen Jingyi nodded: "You should get along well with that receptionist."

Zhang Hanwen responded with an "okay".

The day flew by, and Lin Xi received Duan Yiheng's call just as she was about to leave work:

"Secretary Lin, would you do me the honor of having dinner together?"

Lin Xi chuckled: "Where are you?"

Duan Yiheng said, "I am at the Imperial Seal of Tiandu."

Lin Xi: "...Aren't you being a little too self-aware?"

Duan Yiheng: "Hurry up and get off work, I haven't seen you all day."

Lin Xi responded, turned off the computer, and flew out of the secretary's office like a fluttering butterfly, carrying her bag.