Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 249: Blocking Peach Blossoms

Li Muchen was in a particularly good mood and drove Chen Xinyue back to her dormitory himself, "Xinyue, let’s meet up another day!"

Saying this, she even blew a kiss to Chen Xinyue.

Chen Xinyue gave her a flirtatious wink and carried her bags back to the dormitory.

Early the next morning, she made a special effort to arrive at the company half an hour earlier and placed those things on Tang Ming’s desk.

Tang Ming came over and was dumbfounded at the sight.

Just then, Chen Xinyue appeared, "Assistant Tang..."

Tang Ming excitedly interrupted, "Secretary Chen, I didn’t dare call you yesterday, but today you must give me an explanation. Look at this, how much did you all spend yesterday! This is just too outrageous!"

Chen Xinyue looked innocent, "Assistant Tang, it’s not my fault. The president said to charge as much as needed, and you instructed me to make sure Miss Li was happy. I did everything right, so why are you coming after me now!"

"I..." Tang Ming was about to defend himself when the last part caught his attention, "Wait, are you saying Miss Li had fun yesterday?"

Chen Xinyue nodded, "I can guarantee, she had a smile on her face when she left yesterday."

"Really! With her explosive temper, she still smiled?" Tang Ming muttered a couple of words, then focused on Chen Xinyue, "Alright, when the president arrives, you can report to him. Did you put all these things here?"

Chen Xinyue nodded again, "I couldn’t help it, accompanying someone involves getting closer without being too formal. Miss Li picked these for me. If I didn’t buy them, she’d be unhappy, so I accepted them to cheer her up. The tags are still on; they can be returned. Otherwise, why would I bring them over?"

Only then did Tang Ming realize he misunderstood Chen Xinyue, and he scratched his head awkwardly just as Xiao Jinlin arrived.

Tang Ming quickly whispered to him for a while.

Xiao Jinlin glanced at Chen Xinyue, nodded slightly, and walked into the office.

Tang Ming gestured for Chen Xinyue to follow him inside.

With great respect, Chen Xinyue placed the card on the table and carefully recounted yesterday’s events.

"After leaving the company, Miss Li went shopping, and I accompanied her all the way. She bought quite a few things for herself and picked some clothes and shoes for me. I didn’t remove the tags and brought everything to Assistant Tang; they can be returned.

Afterwards, we had a meal, played racing games, and finally went to a club. Miss Li had a lot of fun yesterday. Is there anything else the president wants to ask?"

Seeing how she didn’t want to stay a second longer, Xiao Jinlin instinctively raised an eyebrow and, after a moment’s thought, slowly started, "Since those clothes were picked by Miss Li, you should keep them. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain if she asks about it.

And about what I mentioned yesterday, the time is set for tonight, a private restaurant, and we will leave together after work."

"Alright! I’ll get going then." Chen Xinyue bowed slightly and quickly turned to leave.

Xiao Jinlin frowned and looked at Tang Ming, "Am I that scary?"

"President..." Tang Ming was dazed, unsure how to respond!

Outside the president’s office, Chen Xinyue had no idea her behavior puzzled Xiao Jinlin. She happily carried the bags back to her desk, feeling quite pleased.

Not to mention, these items together are nearly fifty thousand. Who would have thought a probationer like me, working for less than ten days, would swipe the boss’s card for fifty thousand, a huge win!

Lin Fei curiously leaned over to take a look and covered her mouth in surprise, "Oh my, all brand names, Xinyue, did you strike it rich?"

Chen Xinyue gestured for silence, fearing misunderstanding, and had to explain yesterday’s events.

Cao Hui was envious to the point of his eyes turning red, lamenting, "It’s a shame I’m not a woman, otherwise I’d definitely sacrifice myself to accompany Miss Li, I really would!"

Lin Fei pouted, "Oh please, I’m not even a woman, and I didn’t get a turn. What’s it got to do with you!"

The two bickered a bit before returning to work.

After work, Chen Xinyue first took the items back to her dorm before heading out for food.

That afternoon, the office returned to its usual quiet, and she quickly finished up the tasks from yesterday.

Tang Ming checked in several times, tormenting Cao Hui.

"Assistant Tang, stop staring. No matter how much you look, it won’t bloom into a flower. Let me tell you, Secretary Chen hasn’t left her chair all day except to use the restroom or get water. You’re bothering us from working."

It was the first time Tang Ming was dismissed in such a way, so he sulkily backed off.

Finally, nearing the end of the workday, Tang Ming had already packed up and called on Chen Xinyue, and the two went to the underground parking lot to wait for Xiao Jinlin.

Driver Old Fang was seeing Chen Xinyue for the first time, and his eyes lit up. He spoke with enthusiasm, "You must be the newly hired Secretary Chen by our president! I’ve long heard of you!"

Chen Xinyue had no idea how she became so well-known but responded kindly, "Uncle" with a sweet smile.

Old Fang, seeing her pretty looks and elegant demeanor, guessed she was someone special and immediately asked nosily, "Where is Secretary Chen from?"

"I’m from the south, from a small city," Chen Xinyue answered openly.

Old Fang nodded quietly and continued, "Doesn’t coming to the capital alone worry your family? I have a daughter too, and I’m reluctant to let her study abroad, fearing we can’t reach her in time if something happens."

Tang Ming listened intently.

Chen Xinyue chuckled, "I’ve been independent since young. Studying in the capital and overseas on my own, it becomes a habit. My family’s quite open-minded and supports my choices."

Old Fang gave a thumbs up, "Not many parents like that! But speaking of which, living in the capital isn’t easy for a young lady. Thankfully, our company provides staff accommodation..."

He was interrupted as Xiao Jinlin arrived.

Old Fang immediately stopped the conversation and drove to the private restaurant as per Xiao Jinlin’s instructions.

The entire way, Xiao Jinlin didn’t say anything, not even a reminder, which made Chen Xinyue frown subconsciously.

Upon arrival at the venue.

Xiao Jinlin led them to the reserved private room. As soon as they met, the two heavily made-up beauties stood up first, "Hi!"

"Mr. Xiao, hope you don’t mind me bringing a few extra people along." The other party greeted with awkward English.

Tang Ming quickly gave Chen Xinyue a look.

Chen Xinyue instantly understood and discreetly moved closer to Xiao Jinlin, politely nodding at the others.

The two scantily dressed women rolled their eyes, giving Chen Xinyue a disdainful glare.

The man laughed, "Having worked with Mr. Xiao more than once, it’s the first time seeing him bring a woman out. I bet this lady has unique talents that outshine our two beauties here."

The two women were even angrier.

Chen Xinyue disliked the appraising looks from the other side.

Before she could respond, Xiao Jinlin had already put on a stern face, "Jie Li, if the main intention isn’t to do business at the minefield, just say it outright, no need to waste my time."