freenovelworld Chapter 137 Temporary Date
Chapter 137 Temporary Date
Shen Fang's failure and departure seemed to have bought Lin Chuyue a period of peace. However, undercurrents were swirling, and the distance between her and Li Zhanchuan was quietly shrinking. At the same time, Gu Yanchuan and Luo Yurou's relationship was gradually moving from work partners to deeper emotions.
The next day, sunlight streamed into the office through the floor-to-ceiling windows, where Lin Chuyue was diligently reviewing documents. Suddenly, the phone on her desk rang, displaying Li Zhanchuan's name. She raised an eyebrow and answered, "President Li?"
On the other end of the phone, Li Zhanchuan's voice was deep and gentle: "Chuyue, are you free at noon?"
Lin Chuyue put down her pen and smiled: "What, Mr. Li, are you inviting me to dinner?"
Li Zhanchuan smiled faintly: "It's not just about eating. There's something I'd like to hear your opinion on."
Lin Chuyue was slightly curious: "Since you're taking this so seriously, I'd like to see what it is."
Li Zhanchuan said confidently, "You'll find out soon enough."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue fell into a moment of contemplation. She had long been accustomed to Li Zhanchuan's competence and decisiveness at work, but his occasional displays of tenderness always caught her off guard.
The restaurant Li Zhanchuan chose was located in an old European-style building in the city center, understated on the outside but luxurious on the inside. When Lin Chuyue arrived, the waiter had already led her into the private room.
Pushing open the door, she saw Li Zhanchuan looking down at a document. Hearing the noise, he looked up, his deep gaze falling on her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You've come at the perfect time."
Lin Chuyue took off her coat and hung it on the back of the chair, teasingly saying, "President Li is so busy, yet you still have time to treat me to dinner."
Li Zhanchuan stood up and pulled out a chair for her, his tone calm yet warm: "No matter how busy you are, remember to relax."
After the two sat down, the waiter served appetizers. Delicate avocado puree with crab meat, paired with a small glass of crisp white wine, created a particularly pleasant atmosphere.
"Tell me, what is it that you need my opinion on?" Lin Chuyue asked, looking up as she savored her food.
Li Zhanchuan smiled slightly and pushed the document in front of her: "I plan to invest some of the company's resources in overseas markets. Here is the preliminary plan. Take a look and see if you have any suggestions for improvement."
Lin Chuyue looked down and flipped through the papers. The data on the papers was clear and meticulous, covering market research, risk assessment, and fund allocation. She read through each page carefully, occasionally circling a few details and offering her suggestions.
“This market segment is well-positioned, but competitors’ strategies may put pressure on it,” she said, pointing to a section of the document. “It would be even more advantageous to add a differentiated edge.”
Li Zhanchuan listened attentively, a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "I knew I hadn't chosen the wrong person."
Lin Chuyue put down the documents, looked up and stared directly at him: "President Li, are you going to all this trouble to poach me from your company?"
Li Zhanchuan chuckled softly: "No, I just hope to have one more person I can trust."
These words, spoken calmly, sent a slight jolt through Lin Chuyue's heart. She lowered her eyes, using a joke to mask the strange feeling in her heart: "President Li's words sound like he's pursuing someone."
Li Zhanchuan didn't deny it, but gave her a meaningful look: "What if it is?"
Lin Chuyue was speechless for a moment and could only lower her head and continue eating.
In the other company building, Gu Yanchuan was sitting in his office, flipping through a project proposal. This was a document personally prepared by Luo Yurou; it was logically clear and detailed.
"The data analysis is excellent." He closed the file and said casually, "You've been working hard lately."
Luo Yurou stood to the side and smiled slightly: "It is my duty to work for the company."
Gu Yanchuan looked up at her, his gaze softening. He had thought his feelings for Lin Chuyue would become a shackle in his heart, but with Luo Yurou, he felt an unprecedented ease and warmth.
"By the way," Luo Yurou suddenly spoke up, "there's a team activity this afternoon, are you going?"
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly, clearly not very interested in this kind of activity: "Probably not."
Luo Yurou hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "If you go, I can help you fend off the drinks."
Gu Yanchuan was taken aback, then chuckled, "You are quite thoughtful."
Luo Yurou smiled shyly: "I just think that relaxing occasionally is good for you."
His gaze lingered on her face for a moment before he finally nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go with you."
On the surface, all is calm, but in reality, danger is quietly approaching.
The company's security department recently hired a new ordinary employee named Li Hao. This young man is quiet, calm, and unremarkable. But no one knows that he is actually a pawn left behind by Shen Fang.
Late at night, the company building was completely silent. Li Hao was alone in the monitoring room, skillfully operating the computer. He transferred a portion of the surveillance footage to an encrypted email address, then deleted the recording.
"Lin Chuyue, this victory is only temporary," he muttered to himself with a cold laugh. "President Shen will be back sooner or later."
That evening, Lin Chuyue returned home from get off work, took a quick shower, and was relaxing on the sofa reviewing documents when her phone suddenly rang. The screen displayed Li Zhanchuan's name.
"Are you home yet?" His deep voice came through the receiver, tinged with tenderness.
Lin Chuyue leaned back on the sofa and casually replied, "Just arrived, how did you know?"
"Just a guess." Li Zhanchuan chuckled, then his tone turned serious. "Be careful lately."
Lin Chuyue frowned slightly: "What do you mean?"
“Although Shen Fang is temporarily out of the picture, she won’t give up. Her people may still be operating in the shadows.” Li Zhanchuan’s tone was low. “I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
Lin Chuyue felt a warmth in her heart, but she pretended to be relaxed and asked, "Is President Li worried about me?"
"Yes." Li Zhanchuan made no attempt to hide his feelings. "Remember, contact me anytime if you need anything."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue stared at the screen, her heart filled with complex emotions. She knew the real struggle was far from over. And she had to remain vigilant at all times to protect everything she had.