My CEO Baby Daddy Keeps Falling for My Tricks-Chapter 17 - 1 0 Accidental Encounter_1

Unable to resist, Qin Muchuan stepped inside.

“Welcome! Sir, please come in!” A warm, sweet voice sounded, and the shopkeeper rushed over to greet him.

Upon seeing the gentleman dressed in a suit, Lin Xiangwan, who was wearing a floral headscarf, was surprised. “Mr. Qin!”

Qin Muchuan found the woman vaguely familiar, and only a few seconds later did he remember who she was.

He nodded faintly in recognition. “Are you working part-time here as well?”

“Uh… ” Lin Xiangwan paused before responding with a casual smile. “Indeed, I work here part-time after my regular job!”

In reality, she and the owner of this small shop were good friends, and coincidentally, she was the landlord of the property. The owner had matters to attend to today, so she was just filling in temporarily.

Of course, she often helped out at the shop!

Both being outsiders trying to make a living here, they lend each other a hand whenever needed!

Qin Muchuan, who always appeared composed, found it hard to believe. He joked, “I see; looks like Sheraton’s business isn’t doing so great, even the Guest Room Manager has to take up a part-time job!”

“Hehe… Yes, that’s why we hope that Mr. Qin will continue to patronize our hotel. The more business we get, the fewer our employees will have to worry about unemployment and starvation!” Lin Xiangwan instinctively promoted her hotel; this had become her second nature.

Qin Muchuan couldn’t help but smirk; her manner of speaking, her gaze, it all hinted at a hidden wittiness that attracted his attention. “You truly are an excellent employee, devoted to your work. If you’re unsatisfied with the income at Sheraton, you’re welcome to work at my company. I’m sure I can offer you a higher salary. Are you interested?”

“Hehe…” Lin Xiangwan chuckled and then self-deprecatingly added, “Mr. Qin, aren’t you afraid I might become a mole? As an excellent employee like me, I am entirely loyal to my company!”

“Not at all; I have complete confidence in Huatai. Every employee who joins us will fall in love with the group!” Qin Muchuan calmly stated.

Lin Xiangwan nodded politely while replying, “Indeed, you are a successful boss, and Huatai is an excellent enterprise!”

Qin Muchuan slightly raised an eyebrow and looked at her expectantly, “So… are you willing to join us?”

His direct gaze caused her discomfort, “Hehe, Mr. Qin, you’re really joking. Now, what would you like to eat?”

Qin Muchuan shifted his gaze, took a look at the menu and said, “I was lured in by the aroma of baked goods!”

“What filling do you prefer? Everything here tastes fantastic!”

Qin Muchuan looked at her, “You can recommend one for me!”

“Alright, I’ll be right back!” Lin Xiangwan ran to the back to instruct the kitchen crew.

Out of his sight, Lin Xiangwan felt a sudden surge of relief. That man… exerted a mysterious pressure on her.

She initially wanted to stay in the back, but the shop was short staffed today, and him alone sitting there in his high-end international brand suit seemed out of place and lonely.

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Feeling that it would be impolite not to, she returned and asked, “Mr. Qin, what brings you here? This doesn’t seem like your kind of place!”

“Hmm… Just wandering around…”

Lin Xiangwan could understand his perspective. Having feasted on extravagant delicacies smoothly, occasionally indulging in some commoner’s food to balance the richness was understandable.

“Thank you for last time…” Lin Xiangwan thanked him, then casually pulled up a chair and sat down across from him.

Qin Muchuan’s eyes sparkled brightly, and a trace of a smile emerged. “Instead, I should thank you for not reporting me to the police!”

She wasn’t sure if it was deliberate or not, but there was something intriguing about the twinkle in his eyes.

Lin Xiangwan’s cheeks flushed. Despite her years in the workplace, especially coming across tactless men, she had developed an immunity. Even when men made more provocative comments, she was able to handle it calmly. However, for some reason, she became shy and flustered, not knowing how to respond to the sensitive topic he brought up.

Barely managing to hold herself together, she responded without seeming too flustered, “Indeed, Mr. Qin, I did initially consider reporting you. But upon reflection, I realized that many women would envy me, others would scold me for being ungrateful, and there could even be some who would be jealous. Hence, to avoid undergoing any form of mistreatment, I decided it’s best not to say anything for the sake of my own wellbeing.”

“Heh…” Qin Muchuan chuckled. The sound was brief but low, full of captivating charm.

There was something alluring about a typically serious person suddenly laughing!

Lin Xiangwan’s heart fluttered, as if her blood ebbed and flowed rapidly, leaving her with a numb and fuzzy feeling.

She had never felt this way before. Could it be that the sense of accomplishment from making him laugh caused this?

“From what you just said, it seems like being taken advantage of by me is quite a fortunate incident!” said Qin Muchuan, laughing.

Shen Hanqian agreed casually, “Yes!”

“So if you hadn’t been taken advantage of by me, wouldn’t you feel regretful?”

Whether intentional or not, Lin Xiangwan felt her heart race and her cheeks heat upon hearing this. “Mr. Qin, it seems you enjoy making jokes a lot!”

Qin Muchuan stared at her, not giving her a chance to evade the question. “Regardless of whether it’s a joke or not, tell me how you feel!”

“…” Lin Xiangwan hesitated.

“Hmm?”

“Going by common sense, of course! But…”

“Enough. Keep the first part. That makes it much more perfect!” Qin Muchuan interrupted her promptly.

He didn’t want to hear the second half.

“Hehe…” This time, she was the one entertained by his earnest joke, laughing out loud.