Contract Marriage: The Tycoon's Pampered Wife-Chapter 84 - 0: Best to do something confusing (2 more)

Ning Guiwan seemed to have recovered from the discomfort of Quan Yu’s sudden appearance. She didn’t hesitate for long before walking over to sit down, her demeanor much more composed.

When it was time to order, Ning Guiwan let Song Changfeng and Tan Xi choose the dishes.

Tan Xi looked towards Quan Yu.

Quan Yu had no objection. He nodded and said casually, "Order according to your own tastes."

Only then did Tan Xi take the menu, leaning her head close to Song Changfeng’s as they studied what to order.

After they ordered, while waiting for the food, Tan Xi went straight to the point. She brought up Tianchi Group, asking Ning Guiwan, and by extension Quan Yu, "When do we start work?"

Quan Yu picked up his teacup and sipped leisurely, ceding the floor to Ning Guiwan.

Ning Guiwan glanced at him; the man’s eyelids were lowered, the light dancing on the tips of his eyelashes... "Next Tuesday is Tianchi Group’s board meeting. We’ll send word to them first, and then I’ll go with you."

"Changfeng will be the CEO, and Tan Xi will head the finance department as Chief Financial Officer. I’ve already told you this over the phone."

This way, both the executive and financial authority of Tianchi would be in Ning Guiwan’s hands.

"What about Tianchi’s current Chief Financial Officer?" Tan Xi asked, her grip on her cup betraying the immense pressure she felt.

With her level of experience, it would normally take many years of hard work to reach a director-level position. Now that she had achieved it in a single leap, she wanted to seize the opportunity but feared she wouldn’t be up to the task.

Song Changfeng felt the same.

However, he silently glanced at Quan Yu. He had accepted the benefits and been entrusted with this task; he had to see it through, no matter how difficult. Fortunately, with this influential figure backing them, major trouble was unlikely.

Ning Guiwan’s slightly cool voice reached them, "Let him serve as Deputy Director and assist you. If he cooperates well, we’ll keep him, out of consideration for his twenty years of hard work for Tianchi."

"And if he refuses?" Tan Xi asked. It was often difficult for those in high positions to relinquish power.

Ning Guiwan had already considered this. "He’s getting on in years. It might be for the best if he retires early to enjoy his golden years."

Tan Xi countered, "He’s highly respected in the company. If you, as the largest shareholder, force him into early retirement, it will likely give people grounds for criticism."

She added with a smile, "And since Changfeng and I are old acquaintances of yours, you might also be accused of nepotism."

Ning Guiwan also smiled. "My reputation isn’t good to begin with, so I don’t mind adding a couple more blemishes to it."

As she said this, Ning Guiwan appeared completely unconcerned, yet her exceptionally beautiful eyes sparkled with a unique light, making her entire being seem to glow.

She turned her head to look at Quan Yu. "I also hope Mr. Quan can arrange two capable assistants for them." freēnovelkiss.com

After all, they had only graduated a little over a year ago. Ning Guiwan knew it would be difficult for them to be immediately competent in their roles.

But she believed in their abilities. Given time, they would grow into their roles.

Quan Yu didn’t speak, and Ning Guiwan took his silence as tacit approval.

A smile touched the man’s lips; he seemed to be in a rather good mood. He shifted the teacup from his right hand to his left, freeing his right hand to grasp Ning Guiwan’s hand under the table.

Ning Guiwan’s expression stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

However, she couldn’t focus on whatever Tan Xi and Song Changfeng said afterward.

The warmth from his hand gripping hers was palpable.

The man pressed her hand onto his thigh.

That texture... He must only be wearing suit trousers...

Her fingers were rigid, and she didn’t dare move an inch.

Ning Guiwan was forced to endure this unwanted contact throughout the entire meal. It wasn’t until she stood up to leave the private room that she realized her palm was sweaty.

She glanced at Quan Yu’s leg. There was a damp patch on his suit trousers, though it wasn’t noticeable without looking closely.

By mid-December in Shencheng, winter had officially set in. As she stepped out of the hotel’s revolving door, a cold wind gusted past, and Ning Guiwan suddenly realized her cheeks were burning.

She raised her hand to touch them; they were indeed scalding hot.

In that brief moment of daze, Quan Yu had already arranged a car for Tan Xi and Song Changfeng. Tan Xi bid her farewell, "Changfeng and I will go to the apartment to unpack and settle in first. We’ll contact you later."

Ning Guiwan had prepared the apartment for them. Both came from humble backgrounds; their tuition fees for studying in Britain had even been sponsored by kind benefactors. Although they had achieved some success in their respective fields over the past year, their savings were still limited.

With that, the two of them got into the sedan provided by the hotel.

The moment the sedan departed, an arm wrapped around Ning Guiwan’s waist. Quan Yu looked down at her. The north wind howled; his features were sharp and his eyes cold, yet his tone held a hint of gentleness. "Let’s go back too."

Ning Guiwan’s body tensed as she was passively maneuvered into the car.

Once inside the car, Quan Yu leaned closer. Ning Guiwan instinctively tried to shrink away, but ultimately, she was trapped between him and the car door in the tiny sliver of space.

The privacy partition between the front and back seats had been lowered at some point. The car windows were heavily tinted, creating a completely enclosed, private space.

Quan Yu’s lips landed on her forehead...

Just like that afternoon in the underground parking lot when she had agreed to his terms.