"Thank you, thank you! Miss Feng, I knew you were magnanimous and discerning, and wouldn't hold a grudge against someone like me!" Shen Qi let out a long sigh of relief. "A lofty, unattainable emperor like President He can only be matched by someone like you, Miss Feng."
Hearing this, Feng Kexin's eyes grew even more pleased. "Alright, stop flattering me. I'll introduce some business to you."
Shen Qi nearly cheered on the spot.
Perfect! Finally, the tide had turned!
"But..." Feng Kexin suddenly shifted her tone, and Shen Qi, who had been elated moments before, instantly froze.
But? There's a but? So there are conditions after all?
"Since you're Yining's personal stylist, you'll see him often. Here's the deal: you keep an eye on the women around him. If any seem like they're trying to get close, call me at this number." Feng Kexin slid a business card over. "If you do well, I won't treat you poorly!"
Shen Qi stared at Feng Kexin in shock.
What?
She wanted her to spy on He Yining?
Was she joking?
If He Yining found out, she was done for!
Seeing Shen Qi's hesitant look, Feng Kexin's expression darkened slightly. "What? Unwilling?"
"No... no... it's not that..." Shen Qi hastily accepted the card Feng Kexin pushed over. "I understand."
Seeing Shen Qi take the card, Feng Kexin nodded in satisfaction.
"I... I need to use the restroom..." Shen Qi quickly stood up. "No, wait, I suddenly remembered I have something to do. I'll take my leave now. I won't say goodbye to President He; please pass along the message, Miss Feng."
"Alright." Seeing Shen Qi so cooperative, Feng Kexin was very pleased and nodded leisurely. "Go ahead."
With Feng Kexin's permission, Shen Qi fled as if escaping a great threat.
She turned toward the stairs, but before she could take two steps, He Yining's voice came from behind: "You haven't finished your meal. Where are you going?"
Shen Qi froze, not daring to turn around, stammering, "I... I... I suddenly remembered I have something to do..."
Before she could finish, she felt a tight grip on her wrist, and her body was forcibly spun around, nearly crashing into his embrace.
A faint smile curled at the corner of He Yining's lips. "Oh? Something to do? How come I didn't know?"
His smile was charming, but Shen Qi only felt her scalp tingle as she stammered, "I, I just remembered..."
"Oh? Is that so?" He Yining interrupted her without explanation. "Since you have things to do, I'll drive you back."
Absolutely not!
Shen Qi struggled desperately to pull her wrist free, as if burned by a hot iron.
But He Yining's fingers were locked around her wrist. Though he wasn't using much force, she couldn't break free from his grip.
Wasn't He Yining known for never letting women near him?
Wasn't he supposed to have a thing about cleanliness with women?
What was going on here?
Why was he fixated on her?
"No... no need to trouble you, President He. I'll just take a cab back," Shen Qi said through gritted teeth. She had just worked so hard to show loyalty to Feng Kexin—if she left like this now, wouldn't that loyalty have been for nothing?
Offending Feng Kexin would mean she couldn't survive in H City anymore!
Seeing Shen Qi avoiding him like the plague, He Yining grew intrigued. "Are you avoiding me? Is it because I'm not... good-looking enough?"