Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 496 - 50: The Boss and the Secretary

After all, they were once close, they dated before, even if the feelings weren’t intense, they did share some moments of closeness.

Now that emotions are involved, doing certain things feels more natural.

Qu Fulan didn’t want to "lose control" in the office, so she grabbed his hand to stop him from acting out.

Pei Ji’an didn’t go too far, just a taste, but while his actions could stop, the heat in his eyes was unstoppable.

Qu Fulan didn’t dare look into his eyes, as if they could burn her. She hid her face behind a cushion, shutting it down by saying "I need to work, you can leave."

Pei Ji’an didn’t move, "Even when busy, you need to eat. It’s time for a meal. Which restaurant do you prefer? I’ll have it reserved in advance."

Qu Fulan’s muffled voice came from beneath the cushion, filled with complaints, "I just got back from outside, I don’t want to go out again."

Running around in high heels is no joke.

Pei Ji’an was silent for a moment, "Order from somewhere, I’ll have it delivered."

Qu Fulan removed the cushion and without hesitation, ordered from a restaurant she wanted to eat from but found too far.

Pei Ji’an called and placed the order.

Soon, everyone in the office, except for the two of them, received a portion. Everyone was delighted and grateful, saying that whenever President Pei came over, they got to benefit from Miss Qu’s favor, that President Pei and Miss Qu had a great relationship.

Qu Fulan laughed a couple of times and went back to the office to eat, Pei Ji’an joined her. However, being the gentleman that he was, he ate meal slowly and gracefully. While it was nice to look at, it made Qu Fulan, who was a workaholic, feel uncomfortable.

"When you’re really hungry, can you still eat this slowly?" Qu Fulan asked curiously.

"It’s different now," Pei Ji’an replied, maintaining his elegant posture.

That was interesting. Could there be a different time for him? In her memory, there wasn’t. At least during the years she worked as his secretary, there wasn’t.

Qu Fulan couldn’t help but ask what she was thinking.

Pei Ji’an looked up at her, "I was in the military."

Qu Fulan was surprised.

She then learned that he used to have poor health and had been recovering. After his body improved, he began exercising gradually until he came out of the military with his current physique.

And naturally, in the military, one couldn’t eat as leisurely as at home.

Imagining him gobbling down food, devouring like a storm, Qu Fulan couldn’t help but laugh.

Pei Ji’an said, "Is it that funny?"

Hearing his unimpressed tone, Qu Fulan couldn’t help but ask, "Did you adapt to the pace of the others right away, or did it take some time?"

Pei Ji’an didn’t mind talking about the past with her, "I caught up later."

From a young age, his environment and everything were meticulously arranged for him, but in the military, he had to handle everything on his own and noticed that everyone valued speed in what they did. It took him a long time to adapt.

Especially with meals, initially, he still ate in his mannered way, only to blink and find others had finished while he had only had a few bites, leading him to force himself to quickly blend in.

Imagining him carrying his noble and graceful demeanor while being out of place in a fast-paced group, Qu Fulan couldn’t help but laugh again, "Did you feel awkward at that time?"

"Naturally," Pei Ji’an paused, adding, "but later I became a benchmark in the team."

Qu Fulan couldn’t help but marvel, "As expected of President Pei, excelling at anything, truly remarkable."

While President Pei’s expression looked calm listening to her praise, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curve upwards. After she finished speaking, he added, "I started as a benchmark in the team and later became the model for the entire military."

Qu Fulan couldn’t help but exclaim, "You must have been very impressive!"

President Pei’s expression was calm and modest, "It was okay."

When Qu Fulan was praised by the coach for her performance during military training in school, she was already overjoyed. He, however, stood out in the entire troop, a feeling certainly beyond her description.

"Does the military now still take pride in you?" She wondered which troop it was, thinking she might want to visit and even see some photos, it would definitely be exciting.

This time Pei Ji’an’s tone wasn’t modest anymore, but rather a bit embarrassed, "Everyone was excellent, individual honors don’t mean much."

Qu Fulan picked up on what was unsaid. She wouldn’t stop there and immediately pressed for the reason.

Then she learned that after he became the most outstanding one, he got carried away for a while, violated some rules, and was publicly criticized. But at the annual awards event, he was still evaluated as the best due to his overall performance, which made the instructor both love and hate him. To humble him, they didn’t let him go on stage to receive the award.

But Pei Ji’an didn’t bear a grudge, even after leaving he annually paid respect to that instructor. If the military needed any assistance, he was willing to provide financial help.

The two chatted back and forth without being bound by dining etiquette.

After the meal, he left, saying before departing that he would pick her up after work. Qu Fulan nodded.

After President Pei left, her friend came in. After a session of gossip, she couldn’t help but sigh, "You’re destined for greatness."

Qu Fulan didn’t chat with her for long, eventually kicking her out. Anyway, there were two offices, one for each of them, but her friend was adamant about not leaving, "It’s so boring to work alone. It’s more lively with two people."

"Then why don’t you work with everyone outside? It’s surely more lively there."

"Oh, you gravitate towards romance over friendship. President Pei spent so much time in your office, and you said nothing. I’ve only been here a short while, and you’re already chasing me out. You’re neglecting your friends for romance..."

Qu Fulan tossed a paper ball over at her.

Despite the jokes, her friend didn’t neglect her tasks and was determined to stay in Qu Fulan’s office until the end of work. However, she ran off faster than anyone when glimpsing Pei Ji’an’s appearance.

When the two left the office, everyone saw Miss Qu walking ahead while President Pei was a step or two behind carrying her bag.

Once their figures had completely disappeared, everyone couldn’t help but start talking among themselves.

"President Pei is willing to carry his girlfriend’s bag, I wouldn’t have guessed!"

"It truly proves the saying: the more capable a man is, the more considerate he is towards women."

"I wonder when they’ll get married. Maybe then we can have the chance to witness a grand wedding from a wealthy family firsthand."

...

Qu Fulan naturally didn’t hear the discussions of the other employees, but her friend often told her about it afterward. She didn’t mind, since it wasn’t anything negative.

Right now, she’s occupied with shopping, as many things at home are missing and need restocking. Even if she could take a cab by herself, carrying a big bag of items out of the supermarket alone would be very tiring. But now, with someone helping, she felt no burden.

The man pushed the cart while she looked at the items, presenting a harmonious image that others might mistake for a young couple out enjoying a shopping trip. A handsome man and a pretty woman, perfectly matched, drawing attention wherever they went.

Qu Fulan’s looks naturally attracted attention wherever she went, but now with an attractive gentleman by her side, it merely increased the attention a bit more, which wasn’t anything surprising.

But she didn’t expect to run into acquaintances.

Zhou Yao and Wu Hao, who had invited her to a class reunion before.

Their expressions were one of surprise.

Wasn’t there news of a breakup?