Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love-Chapter 418: Can we just speak directly about whatever happens in the future, okay?

Qi Yan still remembered that he had argued with Lin Meiya before, and now, even looking at his secretary seemed a bit odd.

He waved his hand, "It’s nothing, you can go. I have to leave now, so you can leave for the day too."

Zeng Xiumei looked at her handsome boss and bit her lip, "Mr. Qi, it seems like the company is hiring a secretary."

As Qi Yan was putting on his jacket, he glanced at her and said, "Yes."

But he didn’t say much more, since his wife didn’t like his current secretary, and just so, the branch office was going to open, he planned to transfer Zeng Xiumei there.

Of course, he had to hire a secretary first; otherwise, things here would be a bit chaotic without a proper handover.

Not to mention, Zeng Xiumei had been with the company ever since he and Xie Xiao started it.

Her work capability was really quite strong.

So, of course, Qi Yan wouldn’t waste it, and it should also amount to a promotion to go to the branch office.

Zeng Xiumei’s eyes reddened a bit, "Did, did Miss Lin say something?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Yan looked at her, "Why do you ask that?"

He frowned, "And you should call her Mrs. Qi."

Zeng Xiumei looked at Qi Yan, tears almost falling from her eyes, as she could not believe Qi Yan really knew nothing.

Initially, when Qi Yan was dating, she was also upset, but she didn’t take it to heart.

Because Qi Yan was such a workaholic, who could stand that?

But unexpectedly, his girlfriend was even busier than him.

Mainly because Qi Yan was really committed.

Zeng Xiumei just didn’t understand how Qi Yan could appear to be a flirt while also having the family background that allowed him to be one.

And then he got married...

Zeng Xiumei had thought that as long as she stayed by his side, when he grew tired, when he wanted to settle down, she would always be there...

But Qi Yan got married just like that.

She couldn’t accept it. Seeing Lin Meiya made it even harder to accept.

Lin Meiya was attractive, but she wasn’t bad either, right?

She had been by Qi Yan’s side even longer, how did someone manage to steal him away?

Afterwards, her attitude towards Lin Meiya was just lukewarm.

She probably noticed and then seldomly came to the company.

Now, hearing Qi Yan insist on her calling his wife ’Mrs.’, Zeng Xiumei turned even paler, "I..."

She took a deep breath, "I saw that the recruitment requirement was for males and thought... maybe Mrs. was concerned..."

Qi Yan wasn’t foolish, on the contrary, he was very smart.

Previously, it was because he had never really paid any attention to his secretary.

Don’t be joking, he was too busy to die; how could he have the time to pay attention to his secretary?

But now, anyone who wasn’t blind could probably see something was off with Zeng Xiumei, right?

He slightly frowned, wondering what exactly he had previously overlooked.

Perhaps Xie Xiao was right, a person with Lin Meiya’s personality wouldn’t be upset without reason; he must have overlooked some detail.

At this moment, he clearly saw the uncontrollable affection in Zeng Xiumei’s eyes.

He sighed inwardly, no wonder his wife was upset.

Qi Yan looked at Zeng Xiumei, "Secretary Zeng, having been a secretary for so long, you should know what should be mentioned and what should not be asked, right? You have always been a smart person."

Zeng Xiumei glanced at him and then lowered her head, "I, I understand, Mr. Qi."

"As soon as the branch office is ready, you should go there. You have worked hard these years," Qi Yan said as he picked up his car keys and prepared to leave.

Zeng Xiumei didn’t expect he wouldn’t even offer her an explanation or seem to want to hear another word from her.

But like Qi Yan said, Zeng Xiumei was a smart person; she didn’t call after Qi Yan.

The attitude of Qi Yan was already very clear.

The look he had given her just now was disappointing.

Zeng Xiumei had already understood Qi Yan’s attitude.

Having been by his side for so long, she knew him too well. Continuing to ask might even cost her the job...

Zeng Xiumei glanced at Qi Yan’s departing figure and took a deep breath, realizing that there probably was never a chance.

She envied Lin Meiya.

Over here, Qi Yan quickly walked down to the parking lot, his brow still furrowed.

He carefully recalled that he had been to the company with Lin Meiya several times before.

But then she didn’t want to come with him anymore.

When he asked her why, she just said it was nothing, worried it might affect his work...

Qi Yan sighed and decided to try what Xie Xiao had suggested.

Just saying everything directly would be best, just lay it all out.

Qi Yan bought flowers and then went to pick up Lin Meiya.

He remembered to send Lin Meiya a message asking her to wait for him.

The reply was an OK emoji.

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When Qi Yan arrived, Lin Meiya was already standing by the roadside.

Seeing Qi Yan’s car, she opened the door and was about to get in when she noticed the flowers on the front seat.

She paused, looked at Qi Yan.

Qi Yan smiled at her, "Do you like them?"

Lin Meiya smiled too, reached for the flowers, and got in.

Qi Yan had already unbuckled his seatbelt, leaned over to help her buckle up, and kissed her.

Lin Meiya said, "I like them."

They had quarreled last night, and there was somewhat of a cold war between them.

But the atmosphere suddenly seemed to improve now.

Qi Yan sat back down, fastened his seatbelt, and started the car, "Let’s go eat at the restaurant where we had our first official date, shall we?"

"Sure."

The car fell into a brief silence.

Both of them felt uneasy, it was obvious...

Before, they could chat on WeChat until the early hours of the morning.

But now they sat together with nothing to say.

It wasn’t that there was nothing to talk about, but they were both afraid, not knowing what might upset the other...

Qi Yan sighed, "I’m sorry, my wife."

Lin Meiya looked at him surprised, her own apology not managing to come out.

"...What are you apologizing for, were my demands too unreasonable?" Lin Meiya’s voice was soft, "Your secretary has been with you for so many years..."

"I’m already hiring a new secretary; it may take some time, and I’ll find a male secretary," Qi Yan said softly, "I never knew she had other intentions towards me, I’m sorry for causing you discomfort."

Lin Meiya clutched the flowers tightly, "Did she confess to you?"

Actually, Zeng Xiumei hadn’t done anything, but the hostility in her gaze was too obvious.

The undisguised affection in her eyes when she looked at Qi Yan.

All of this was unacceptable to Lin Meiya.

No woman could endure having a secretary by her husband’s side who harbored personal feelings for him.

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They spent more time together every day than Qi Yan did with her.

Just thinking about this was unbearable for Lin Meiya.

"No, she didn’t," Qi Yan stopped at the red light, reaching out for Lin Meiya’s hand, "It was my obtuseness, only realizing it now. I’m sorry, from now on, let’s just speak our minds, okay?"

Qi Yan looked at her earnestly, "Just like how I love you."