Chapter 28
Chapter 28: Late Night Video Call
“Sister Nan, have you been drinking?”
“How did you know?”
Qin Yuenan raised an eyebrow, and Lin Shen smiled and explained:
“Your face looks a bit red.”
“I don’t usually drink much, but I encountered something today.”
“Work-related?”
Lin Shen’s casual inquiry warmed Qin Yuenan’s heart, but she was too embarrassed to explain the real reason, so she just nodded in acknowledgment.
“More or less. I looked over what you sent me—it’s quite good, but difficult to implement.”
“Why?”
“Because medical services fall under customer service, and if they don’t agree, no matter how many operational strategies we think of, it’s useless.”
“I understand.”
Lin Shen suddenly realized.
Since becoming Qin Yuenan’s assistant, he had generally understood the organizational structure of Chongyou’s management.
Shanghai was their branch office, managed by Vice President Zhang Heng, with seven core departments.
Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Human Resources, Customer Service, and Finance.
The first three regional directors were in Shanghai, while the latter four were in Beijing.
Since Zhang Heng had always wanted to return to headquarters in Beijing, Shanghai needed someone to take charge.
Two people were within his consideration.
One was Customer Service Director Sun Mingli.
As a veteran who had worked at Chongyou for over ten years, she was willing to come from Beijing headquarters to Shanghai to take the position of branch general manager.
Her advantage was her seniority—almost all Chongyou employees knew her.
Her disadvantage was her overly rigid personality, unwillingness to accept innovation, and uncertainty about adapting to the East China market.
The other was Qin Yuenan.
Although she had only been at Chongyou for three years, her abilities were evident to all, and her work attitude and effort impressed even Zhang Heng.
Plus, with her beautiful appearance and graceful figure, despite her somewhat cold personality, she was still very attractive!
Therefore, Zhang Heng preferred to have Qin Yuenan take over his responsibilities.
But her seniority was too limited, and forcibly promoting her would only cause dissatisfaction among the company’s veterans.
Especially her direct competitor Sun Mingli, who didn’t get along with Qin Yuenan and often argued with her on various matters.
This made Lin Shen sigh.
Indeed, no matter how high one’s position, conflicts between people would still exist.
Unless one reached a level of absolute authority.
“That bitch is really detestable!”
As Qin Yuenan’s assistant, Lin Shen naturally strongly opposed Sun Mingli.
He couldn’t be biased!
“Sister Nan, with your abilities, the branch general manager position definitely belongs to you!”
Lin Shen smiled obsequiously, his exaggerated acting making Qin Yuenan feel like she was looking at a sycophant, then she waved her hand helplessly.
“Let’s not talk about this for now. I want to ask you about something.”
“What is it?”
“What do you… like?”
What do I like?
Lin Shen was stunned.
He really hadn’t expected that the usually cold Qin Yuenan would take the initiative to bring up life-related topics.
From her flickering gaze, he could tell she was also a bit embarrassed.
“Of course, if you don’t want to say, forget it…”
“Outdoor activities are definitely what I like most.”
“Besides outdoor activities, anything else?”
“There’s a lot.”
Lin Shen talked freely, sharing his hobbies with Qin Yuenan, including some interesting stories from daily life.
She listened intently, occasionally sharing her own observations and experiences.
In this way, what was originally a serious work meeting turned into casual chat between friends.
Lin Shen’s conversation was witty and humorous. Even though Qin Yuenan talked little due to her personality, she was gradually influenced and attracted by him.
Especially since he had just showered, his slightly damp bangs made his handsome face look particularly fresh.
The youthful innocence came through the screen, making Qin Yuenan’s heart race.
Having a late-night video chat with a man was an experience she’d never had before.
Besides feeling novel, she felt more restless and uneasy, as well as complete relaxation.
It was as if all her worries had vanished with Lin Shen’s magnetic, low voice.
This made Qin Yuenan unconsciously lean forward, her cold eyes gradually melting into warm affection.
She crossed her beautiful legs, rested her elbow on her thigh, supported her cheek with her right hand, and curved her lips into an alluring, subtle smile.
Lin Shen also noticed that Qin Yuenan seemed to be in a slightly tipsy state under the influence of alcohol.
She was much easier to get along with than usual.
This made Lin Shen’s gaze more casual as well.
For instance, through the neckline of her silk nightgown, he could see many beautiful sights.
Women generally don’t wear bras under nightgowns.
Lin Shen couldn’t help but swallow.
Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly ambiguous, a knock sounded at the door.
“Brother-in-law! I’m done! Can I come in?”
!?
Lin Shen’s heart jumped, and he felt inexplicably panicked.
While Qin Yuenan was a bit distracted and didn’t hear clearly at first.
By the time she reacted, Lin Shen was already preparing to end the video call.
“Sister Nan, if there’s nothing urgent, let’s chat another time. Good night!”
Huh?
Qin Yuenan looked stunned as the WeChat video immediately cut off, without any hesitation.
All that remained was her own somewhat disappointed reflection on the screen.
“Good night.”
Qin Yuenan whispered softly, closing her laptop, feeling unexpectedly reluctant.
But she wasn’t unreasonable either.
“Lin Shen has his own things to do.”
Qin Yuenan walked to the bed and sat down, taking out her phone to search for bicycles on Taobao.
Since Lin Shen liked outdoor activities, she’d give him a road bike.
She could also invite him to go cycling outdoors.
Qin Yuenan’s lips curved slightly, feeling a bit proud of the idea she’d come up with.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
After Lin Shen closed his laptop, he went to open the door and found Gu Wanqing standing prettily at the entrance.
Having just showered, she wore a loose set of pure black loungewear. Although somewhat old, it was clean and tidy.
Her long hair was wrapped in a bath towel behind her head, exposing large areas of her neck and the delicate skin at her collarbones, which glowed with a lustrous sheen under the light.
Moreover, as soon as he opened the door, the girl’s scent mixed with the fragrance of shampoo wafted toward him, making Lin Shen unconsciously take a light sniff.
It smelled wonderful!
“Brother-in-law, this is for you.”
Gu Wanqing handed Lin Shen a cup of warm milk, holding her own cup in both hands and smiling.
“I heard a woman’s voice earlier. Was it sister?”
“It was my boss.”
“Huh? But brother-in-law, didn’t you quit your job?”
“Mm, I’m currently doing part-time work to supplement household expenses.”
Lin Shen drank half the cup of milk and smiled gently.
“I’d starve if I didn’t do anything.”
“Brother-in-law is amazing.”
Gu Wanqing stared at the half cup of milk in Lin Shen’s hand.
“Brother-in-law, drink up quickly so I can wash the cup.”
“Okay.”
After draining the milk in one gulp, Gu Wanqing took the cup and smiled sweetly.
“Good night~”
“Good night.”
Lin Shen, who had felt somewhat lonely living alone, found his inner solitude gradually melting away under Gu Wanqing’s warmth.
Youth is wonderful!
Lin Shen sighed, then locked the door, rubbed his hands together, and took out [Long Stem Dew] from his bedside drawer.
Let me see if you’re really as effective as the instruction manual claims.