[Urban] Intoxicating Fragrance (Complete) - 2

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Chapter 014 A Good Night's Sleep
As soon as he stepped out of the bathroom, Su Xiuwan said, "I've prepared all the toiletries for you in the bathroom. They're all new, so don't worry about using them! Just call me if you need anything else."
Li Haoxuan said gratefully, "Thank you, Xiuxiu!" What a wonderful girl! She even remembered such small details in his daily life.
In the end, Li Haoxuan didn't use the new towels and toothbrush because he had his own and didn't want to waste them. The bathroom wasn't very big, and there was no bathtub, only a water heater and a washing machine. Fortunately, Li Haoxuan wasn't so ignorant that he didn't even know how to turn on the water heater. Even if he hadn't eaten pork, he had seen pigs walk.
Originally, he thought a cold shower would be fine in June, but remembering Chen Yuqing's words, he decided to take a hot shower instead. He adjusted the water temperature to a comfortable level, closed his eyes, stood under the showerhead, and enjoyed the pleasure of being drenched from head to toe. Looking in the mirror, he saw his healthy and beautiful tanned skin, his proud figure, his well-developed chest muscles, and his perfect six-pack abs, each one clearly defined. After washing himself, he squeezed out some shampoo and shower gel and thoroughly washed his entire body.
When he came out of the shower, the kitchen light was already off, and only a dim nightlight remained in the living room. Even Su Xiuwan's room light was off; she was probably asleep. However, bright light could be seen coming from under the door of Chen Yuqing's room. Li Haoxuan didn't want to disturb her; perhaps she still had something to take care of.
Back in his room, he didn't turn on the light, but stood quietly by the window, gazing at the brightly lit streets outside. The neon lights, in all their variety, shimmered and shimmered, a scene of decadent revelry and debauchery. This was the night of the big city—gone was the quiet, the tranquility, the occasional bark of a dog, the calls of fish, insects, and birds, or the flickering fireflies in the countryside, embellishing the simple yet desirable, leisurely, peaceful, and contented rural life of idyllic villages. Instead, there was only the decadent, depraved, and hedonistic atmosphere of the modern metropolis. Perhaps this is the history of a city or a country's growth!
Perhaps it's the same for people. From a child not yet twenty to a modern youth full of dreams and aspirations for the future, yet forced to be busy with the realities of life, you inevitably lose much, forget much, and miss much. Is life really like the process of urbanization?
From the countryside to towns and cities, some beautiful memories must be lost. Amidst the towering buildings and crisscrossing streets, all that can be found are the outlines of the countryside awakened in faded photographs. What has the city truly given us? What has growing up brought us? Troubles, or the foundation for the future? Perhaps it's different for everyone!
Now, the only thing Li Haoxuan knows is that he's able to stand here entirely because of Sister Qing. If it weren't for her, he'd still be sleeping in the park like a homeless person, eating hard bread and drinking water, constantly worrying about his job. Perhaps this is fate's arrangement, or perhaps good deeds are rewarded!
If it weren't for his momentary act of kindness, everything now would be nothing but emptiness. Good deeds are rewarded, evil deeds are punished; it's not that retribution doesn't come, but rather that the time hasn't arrived yet. The words of the ancients still hold some merit in today's society.
As dawn broke and the first rays of sunlight streamed in, Li Haoxuan awoke to the warmth of the cool golden light on his face. He felt no lethargy from sleeping late the night before; on the contrary, he felt an unprecedented sense of refreshment.
A new day brings a new beginning. Waking up to the rising sun, its halo above his head, signified the start of a new day; yesterday was forgotten.
He glanced at the alarm clock on his bedside table—it was barely 5:30. Li Haoxuan, who had initially planned to get up immediately, changed his mind, worried that waking up too early would disturb their rest. Reluctantly, he sat up, legs naturally crossed, hands clasped in front of his dantian (lower abdomen), eyes focused on his nose, nose on his mouth, mouth on his heart, and began practicing the mental cultivation method he had practiced for ten years.
After completing one cycle, he still felt nothing, leaving Li Haoxuan disappointed once more, and at the same time, he began to doubt again whether that old Taoist priest had truly deceived him. Li Haoxuan met the old Taoist priest outside the orphanage one winter when he was eight years old. The priest was shivering with hunger and dressed in thin clothes. Kind-hearted Li Haoxuan immediately gave him his own meal and some old clothes. The old priest, however, said that a small act of kindness should be repaid with great gratitude. Having nothing of value, he taught Li Haoxuan a mental cultivation technique, instructing him to practice it diligently, as it would be very useful in the future. However, after ten years of practice, aside from becoming stronger and healthier than average, it seemed to have no other effect. Each time Li Haoxuan finished practicing, he said he wouldn't practice again, but he persisted for ten years.
Looking at the time, it was already 6:30, but there was still no movement outside. Seeing that it was getting late, Li Haoxuan quietly opened the door and ran to the bathroom to relieve himself after a night's work, then washed up. He went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and wanted to see what ingredients he could use for breakfast. There were only some simple vegetables, fresh milk, eggs, and mushrooms. Perhaps most of the materials were used up last night! In that case, I'll just have to go downstairs and buy some ready-made.
When Li Haoxuan carried back the soy milk and fried dough sticks, he used the key he left on the shoe cabinet in the entryway to open the door and found that the mother and daughter inside were still not awake. It was almost seven o'clock. Even if Sister Qing didn't have to get up so early, Xiuxiu should be at school by now, since it's the end of the semester.
Just as he put the breakfast on the table, he heard the bathroom door open. He saw a girl with a ponytail, wearing a white sailor uniform, a blue and white ribbon around her neck, a dark gray knee-length skirt, white socks, and white sneakers—stylish yet still maintaining a student image.
Seeing her youthful, carefree appearance, Li Haoxuan reminisced about the joys of being a student. "Xiuxiu, I thought you weren't up yet. I bought some breakfast; come and eat it while it's hot."
"Ah, Brother Xuan, why didn't you sleep in a little longer! Are you not used to it?"
Su Xiuwan asked with concern after hearing Li Haoxuan's voice. "No, I'm used to waking up early. Did you sleep well?"
Su Xiuwan sat down at the table, smiling sweetly, "You can tell I'm doing well just by looking at how energetic I am."
"Here's a fried dough stick and a cup of soy milk for you."
Li Haoxuan handed her the food. Su Xiuwan took a bite of the fried dough stick, chewed it a couple of times, and said, "Why isn't my mom up yet today? If you hadn't bought me breakfast, I would have had to eat out again. " She
took a sip of soy milk.

The
door opened with a bang, revealing a woman wearing a thin, semi-transparent nightgown. Her two round, jade-like breasts were clearly visible, and her purple lace thong panties were faintly visible below—quite alluring! "Xiuxiu, you're already up..."
Before she could finish speaking, she noticed Li Haoxuan sitting opposite her, staring at her in disbelief. Realizing what was happening, she was so frightened that she immediately fled back into her room.
When Su Xiuwan turned around, she was met with a loud slam of the door, startling her. She said coquettishly, "What's wrong with Mom now! Is she still asleep?!" "
When Li Haoxuan finally realized what had happened, he wouldn't tell her the truth! He could only stammer that he didn't know either. After finishing a fried dough stick and a cup of soy milk, Su Xiuwan saw that it was getting late, so she said goodbye to Li Haoxuan and hurried out to catch the bus.
After a while, Chen Yuqing appeared, dressed in a white shirt and black skirt suit, which perfectly outlined her curvaceous figure. Sheer flesh-colored stockings encased her slender legs. With her peach-blossom cheeks, almond-shaped eyes, delicate nose, and cherry lips, she looked nothing like a woman with a sixteen-year-old daughter; she appeared to be a beautiful woman in her thirties.
Both of them deliberately avoided the awkwardness from before. Li Haoxuan quickly said, "Sister Qing, I bought some breakfast, but it's a bit cold. Would you like me to heat it up for you?"
Chen Yuqing stepped forward and said politely, "No need for that. It's about the same whether it's hot or cold."
She took a steamed bun from Li Haoxuan's hand, sat down elegantly, and began to eat slowly and deliberately, displaying the demeanor of a refined lady.
Watching her cherry-like lips, adorned with sparkling liquid lip gloss, slowly devour the snow-white bun, Li Haoxuan felt an urgent urge to become a bun himself. Seeing her sip the milky-white soy milk, he felt a desire to transform into soy milk and be sucked into her mouth.
Chen Yuqing, seeing him staring blankly at his breakfast, assumed he hadn't eaten yet and urged, "Haoxuan, why aren't you eating?"
"Sister Qing, I've already eaten. You can eat slowly!"
Li Haoxuan said awkwardly. Chen Yuqing, seeing a few fried dough sticks left on the table, said, "It's okay, I can't possibly eat that much. It'll be a waste if you don't help, and you don't want that, do you?"
She picked up a fried dough stick and handed it to him.
Actually, Li Haoxuan had only eaten a little, barely filling a corner of his stomach. Since Chen Yuqing had said so, he didn't refuse any longer.
It was already 8:30 in the morning after breakfast. Chen Yuqing led Li Haoxuan to a red Opel Astra in the parking lot of the residential area. Chen Yuqing opened the door and got in. Seeing Li Haoxuan still standing outside the car in a daze, she wondered if he had never seen such a beautiful car before or was wondering how Chen Yuqing could have such a beautiful car. She
rolled down the window and smiled at Li Haoxuan, "Haoxuan, what are you standing there for? Get in the car!"
Only then did Li Haoxuan react. He ran to the other door of Chen Yuqing's car, opened it, and sat inside. He curiously looked at the interior of the car, felt the comfort of the car, and kept looking out the window at the bustling city, experiencing the excitement of riding in a luxury car for the first time.
Chen Yuqing skillfully gripped the steering wheel, chuckling softly, "What, first time riding in a car?"
Li Haoxuan snapped out of his daze, grinning sheepishly, "It's my first time riding in such a beautiful little car."
Then he added, "Sister Qing, is this car very expensive?"
"Not really, only a little over a million,"
Chen Yuqing said casually. Li Haoxuan silently took a deep breath. People in big cities are just different; they don't care about a little over a million. If he had that much money, he would have been speechless with excitement. How useful this money would be to the orphanage! Not only could they renovate the orphanage nicely, but they could also buy some household appliances and toys for the children…
“What, are you stunned?”
Chen Yuqing chuckled. “Yes!”
“Don’t be envious or sentimental. Sister Qing believes you’ll have that day too.”
Chen Yuqing encouraged Li Haoxuan. He often fantasized, but reality was cruel, and he had no choice but to accept it. Now, he was poor and destitute, and he dared not have such lofty ideals. He just wanted to do the most basic job first. In order not to disappoint Chen Yuqing, he still encouraged her, “Yes, I won’t give up.”
“For yourself, for the orphanage, you must keep going.”
Chen Yuqing was afraid that Li Haoxuan would be too worried about gains and losses, which would affect his mood. “Thank you, Sister Qing.”
The atmosphere was silent for a while. Li Haoxuan remembered and said, “By the way, Sister Qing, why didn’t I see you driving yesterday?”
Chen Yuqing looked ahead and smiled slightly, “Actually, the company is not far from here, and there was nothing special yesterday, so I chose to walk to and from work.”
“Speaking of which, I have to thank Sister Qing for her momentary lapse of judgment.”
Chen Yuqing, of course, knew what Li Haoxuan was referring to, and said softly with a smile, “It must be fate! Otherwise, we wouldn’t have met by such a coincidence.”
Li Haoxuan thought for a moment and said, “Yes, but I also have to thank that robber, otherwise we would have just been passersby at most.”
Chen Yuqing seemed to remember something and chuckled, “The most pitiful one is that pretty policewoman, who got messed with by you, you mischievous devil.”
Upon hearing this, Li Haoxuan cried out in injustice, “Sister Qing, I’m the most pitiful one! She detained me without even distinguishing right from wrong. If I weren’t physically strong, I would have been thrown around and hurt all over. Making her apologize is just getting a little interest back.”
"You're still talking? She's just a girl, and she swallowed her pride and apologized to you in public, isn't that enough?"
Chen Yuqing protested. "She brought it on herself! But if she were as pretty as you, Sister Qing, I might have been a little more chivalrous."
Li Haoxuan chuckled. What woman doesn't like to be praised, especially by a young man? Chen Yuqing's fair face flushed slightly, and she chuckled, "That policewoman isn't bad either!"
Actually, it was already dark, and the streetlights weren't very bright, so he really didn't get a good look at the pretty policewoman, and he wasn't really interested in the wicked woman. "Anyway, she's not as pretty as my sister."

Chapter 016: Beautiful Siyu.
When they arrived at the 27th floor in the elevator, only Chen Yuqing and Li Haoxuan remained. Li Haoxuan, surprised that he was working in such a luxurious building, followed silently behind Chen Yuqing like a clueless young man. Seeing the impeccably dressed, successful men and elegant professional women around him, Li Haoxuan didn't dare breathe. Although he knew he wasn't inherently inferior, the occasion made him feel a little self-conscious, but he quickly regained his composure, standing tall and proud.
Chen Yuqing was secretly pleased. How could one achieve great things if they lacked even the simplest self-confidence? Professions may have distinctions of nobility and lowliness, but people are not. Even a lowly cleaner is a legitimate job, perhaps lower in status than others. But without them, there would be no clean and tidy working environment.
"Good morning, Mr. Chen."
Coming to his senses, Li Haoxuan realized he had entered a company called 'Tengfei Investment Company.' The woman who greeted him was the receptionist, dressed like an office lady, probably in her early twenties. She was very pretty, with a baby face, bright, sparkling eyes, a small, straight nose, and neat, white teeth. Her face was clean and fair, and her petal-shaped lips were painted with light red lip gloss, making her look particularly alluring.
Mr. Chen… was she calling her Sister Qing? It seemed so. He hadn't realized Sister Qing was the general manager of this company; the Tengfei Investment Company sign clearly stated that. No wonder Sister Qing spoke so casually about working at her company; it turned out she owned it.
Li Haoxuan curiously looked around as he followed Chen Yuqing towards the HR and finance department. Chen Yuqing walked to a desk and said calmly, "Siyu, this is Xiaoxuan, the new cleaner I hired."
At this moment, Chen Yuqing was no longer the approachable and amiable person she once was; she seemed like a completely different person. She was serious yet elegant, calm and dignified, friendly but not harsh, yet she maintained a distance from everyone.
The girl named Siyu was quite beautiful, sweet and quiet, with particularly captivating, bright eyes. A white, tight-fitting blouse perfectly accentuated her graceful curves. Her petite, delicate breasts complemented her already modest figure. A black, narrow skirt clung tightly to her shapely, long legs. Her figure was exquisite, her face delicate, with arched eyebrows, beautiful almond-shaped eyes with long, curled eyelashes, and black, pearly pupils that shone alluringly. Her small, slightly upturned nose added to her refined appearance, and her charming lips were red and white. Her oval face, small chin, and flowing black hair complemented each other perfectly.
Li Haoxuan glanced at her once, then quickly looked away. He suddenly realized how many beautiful women there were in this world.
"Hello! Welcome to Tengfei Investment Company."
As expected of someone in charge of HR, her attitude and words were approachable, and she didn't forget to promote the company's name. Xia Siyu smiled naturally at Li Haoxuan, this inexperienced newcomer. Seeing Xia Siyu's professional smile and hearing her sweet voice, he quickly composed himself, bowed slightly, and said, "Hello, my surname is Li, and my name is Haoxuan. Please take care of me in the future."
Chen Yuqing nodded in satisfaction, then instructed, "Siyu, take him downstairs to learn about the company's basic situation and explain his job duties."
After saying that, she turned and left.
"I'll call you Xiaoxuan, you won't mind, will you?"
Xia Siyu carefully looked at Li Haoxuan in front of her. He was a handsome young man with a decent appearance, and his simple attire didn't lack personality. She wondered why Chen Yuqing would hire someone like this, and she didn't understand why a young man would be willing to do this kind of work.
"Of course not. Actually, many people call me that too,"
Li Haoxuan said calmly, without showing any inferiority complex.
"By the way, how did a big guy like you end up working as a cleaner?"
Xia Siyu wondered. "No job is inherently superior or inferior, and I've done this kind of cleaning work before,"
Li Haoxuan replied lightly. Afraid he might misunderstand, Xia Siyu smiled and said, "I didn't mean anything by it, I was just curious."
"It's alright, I would have felt the same way, but that's life, and it's a choice,"
Li Haoxuan said with a touch of emotion. Xia Siyu didn't sense any helplessness or resignation to life or this job from his eyes or words; instead, she saw an optimistic and positive attitude. There's a saying that attitude determines everything.
"Here's what we'll do! Fill out this application form first. You can ask me if you don't understand anything."
With that, Xia Siyu found a chair for him to sit next to her, turned around to get a form and a pen, and then poured him a glass of water.
Li Haoxuan quickly accepted the form with both hands, saying, "Thank you." After filling out

the company information form (Chapter 017) , Xia Siyu glanced at it and noticed that nothing was written in the parents' section. "Haoxuan, why didn't you fill in your parents' basic information?" Hearing this, Li Haoxuan smiled slightly and said, "I'm an orphan." Xia Siyu was taken aback, realizing that the home address was for an orphanage. She said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't notice." "Miss Xia, don't worry about it, I'm used to it." Li Haoxuan said casually. Xia Siyu could hear the bitterness and helplessness in his words "I'm used to it," but even more so, strength and courage. She encouraged him, "A real man should be like this." " Thank you." Although he didn't know what kind of person Xia Siyu was, Li Haoxuan at least felt a sense of goodwill towards her. "Let me first introduce the company to you," Xia Siyu said, adopting a more professional tone. "Our company is primarily engaged in securities investment. It was founded ten years ago by our General Manager Chen, with General Manager Lin later joining as a shareholder. General Manager Chen is the one who brought you here earlier. As for General Manager Lin, you'll meet her when you help her with the cleaning." "The company occupies one-third of the entire 27th floor. It's not huge, but it's not small either. You'll be responsible for cleaning it from now on. It mainly includes the General Manager's office, the finance and human resources department, the investment department, the business department, and the information technology department. Since the company primarily focuses on securities investment, the investment department occupies the largest area. As for the heads of each department, you'll get to know them gradually; there's no point in me introducing them here. That's the general overview. Of course, there might be some omissions, but you'll gradually understand once you're familiar with the company." "Now, I'll show you around the company and introduce you to your daily tasks. First, you're currently in the Finance and Human Resources Department." Li Haoxuan finally had a chance to observe the Finance and Human Resources Department. The not-so-large office was filled with about ten people, mostly women except for a few men. Seeing Li Haoxuan approach, they stopped whispering and buried themselves in their work. Xia Siyu led him to the corridor. Li Haoxuan noticed that the staff here were predominantly male. After Xia Siyu's explanation, he wasn't surprised. "To our right is the Information Technology Department, to our left is the Business Department, and those three rooms you see are for the heads of the three departments, each labeled on the door." She then added, "Come on, let's go over there." The space to the right of the reception desk was much more spacious. Walking in, it was a scene dominated by women. Was Sister Qing's company primarily female? Compared to the quietness over there, this place was much more lively. While discussing, they didn't forget to pay attention to the data on the LCD screens on their desks, such as stock quotes, foreign exchange rates, and crude oil and gold prices. Xia Siyu explained, "This department is the investment department, directly managed by General Manager Chen and General Manager Lin." Pointing to two offices on the right, each with a floor-to-ceiling window, she said, "Those are the offices of the two general managers, and there's a conference room next to them." Without the blinds obstructing the view through the transparent glass windows, one could clearly see Chen Yuqing, who was working intently at her desk, and another young professional woman. However, due to the distance and the obstruction of the glass windows, their details weren't very clear. Back in the Finance and Human Resources department, Xia Siyu said, "Your job is simple: clean the office before 9:00 AM, wipe everything down, and empty the wastebaskets under every desk. The department heads' offices also need cleaning, but they're usually locked, so you'll have to clean them during your free time after work. As for the best time, that's for you to decide." She continued, "Oh, and you're also responsible for cleaning the men's and women's restrooms near the right-hand corridor outside the company entrance. Only use the women's restroom when no one is there. That's all for now; the cleaning supplies are in the men's restroom. You can start now." "Okay, thank you, Ms. Xia," Li Haoxuan said, and began his first task. Following Xia Siyu's directions, Li Haoxuan found the company's men's and women's restrooms. Looking at the restrooms separated only by a wall, Li Haoxuan pushed open the door to the men's room. Inside, there was a man in his thirties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a refined appearance, dressed in a shirt and collar. He was washing his hands after relieving himself and politely greeted him, "Good morning!" The man adjusted his hair, recognizing Li Haoxuan as an unfamiliar young man—or rather, a teenager—and, not knowing Li Haoxuan's identity, also politely replied, "Good morning! Which department are you from?" Recalling Xia Siyu's words and confirming there was no cleaning department, Li Haoxuan truthfully replied, "I'm the company's new cleaner." The "cleaner" looked at Li Haoxuan with disbelief. Just as Li Haoxuan nodded again, the man gave him a disdainful, contemptuous glance, then ignored him completely, walked past him, and left. Li Haoxuan, receiving such 'friendly' treatment for the first time, was momentarily taken aback. He then spat and cursed, "You snobbish jerk! You're so low-class, a complete scoundrel. What's so great about you? You're just a human being." After cursing, his anger subsided considerably. He thought it wasn't worth getting angry over such people; it was just asking for trouble. What others thought didn't matter; what mattered most was how the people he loved saw him. Images of Sister Qing and Xiuxiu flashed through his mind. For their sake, he would work hard. ( Chapter 018: Curious Woman)

Li Haoxuan then noticed that the company's men's restroom was comparable to that of a three-star hotel. The marble floor was as smooth as a mirror, the water jets on the sinks were exquisitely designed, and the large, high-end mirrors were so clear that even the pores of a person could be seen.
Seeing the broom, mop, bucket, and other cleaning tools by the door, Li Haoxuan was about to pick them up and get to work when he suddenly realized it was during working hours, and cleaning now would be inappropriate. What should he do? He couldn't just stay here forever!
Right, he could clean the general manager's and other department heads' offices. So he grabbed a bucket of water and two clean rags and quietly headed towards General Manager Chen's office. Why this office? Simply because he only knew Sister Qing, one of his supervisors.
As he passed the reception desk, Xia Siyu gave him an encouraging look. When he reached the investment department, he could clearly hear them talking quietly, and the person they were talking to was him, the new cleaning lady! Seriously?! The news spread so fast; in less than fifteen minutes, he seemed to have become a household name. Well, what can you do? He's the company's first-ever male cleaner, and a handsome young man at that; it's impossible for him not to be a hot topic.
"Xiao Li! Isn't that the cleaner Xi Lan brought over earlier?"
The pretty girl sitting near the front whispered to the petite woman next to her. "Didn't you see what he was holding?"
The woman named Xiao Li, whether annoyed by her interruption or finding her boring, replied irritably, "I just don't believe it. Look at how handsome he is, how could he do such a dead-end job?"
The pretty girl in the pink and blue dress said, feeling utterly bored, "Being handsome can't put food on the table."
"..."
"..."
"When he first came, I thought he was a new colleague?"
A tall, thin man laughed. "Isn't he your colleague now?"
The female colleague next to him said unhappily, "How can you call him a colleague?"
The man sneered, "I didn't expect you to be this kind of person."
The female colleague said disdainfully, "Tch, you only realized it today?" A harsh voice rang out from the side, "Actually, I didn't mean anything by it, I was just saying." "..."
Li Haoxuan happened to overhear some of it. It wasn't that their voices carried too well, but rather that he had exceptional hearing and eyesight since childhood. Li Haoxuan thought it might be because of practicing that ghostly mental technique.
After a few knocks, a voice inside said, "Come in." Pushing open the closed door, Li Haoxuan saw that Sister Qing wasn't looking up but was engrossed in her work. He figured she probably mistook him for a subordinate reporting to her. "Ms. Chen, is it convenient to clean now?"
Chen Yuqing looked up at the sound of his voice and saw Li Haoxuan standing in the doorway with tools. She quickly put down her work and smiled, "Oh, it's Haoxuan! Come in and talk."
Li Haoxuan closed the door and respectfully went to her desk. Chen Yuqing glanced at him and said, "You clean over there first."
Li Haoxuan looked in the direction she pointed and saw a black leather sofa and a frosted glass table used for receiving guests. He carried a bucket of water over and first wiped it with a damp cloth, then wiped it again with a dry cloth. Perhaps she hadn't received any guests today! The ashtray on the table was clean, but the soft wool carpet inside didn't need mopping; he wondered if she had a vacuum cleaner.
"Mr. Chen, all done wiping."
Chen Yuqing, who was watching Li Haoxuan work, stepped away from her desk and smiled, "Haoxuan, you don't need to call me Mr. Chen when no one's around."
"It's better to be more formal during work hours, otherwise it won't look good if I get used to calling you that in front of outsiders."
Li Haoxuan said, wiping the luxurious, large desk. "Wow, I didn't realize Haoxuan was so considerate."
Chen Yuqing chuckled. "Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. We must keep them separate."
Li Haoxuan took out a feather duster and swept the chair, then smiled, "By the way, Mr. Chen, do you have any special requests?"
"What special requests?"
Chen Yuqing looked at Li Haoxuan with confusion, not understanding why he would ask such a question so soon after joining the company.
"Well, how should I put it? For example, when is it convenient to clean, how long should it take to make a cup of tea, what things shouldn't be touched, etc."
Li Haoxuan chuckled and explained. Chen Yuqing giggled and said, "Oh, I thought you were going to say something else, but it turns out it's these things!"
She then smiled and said, "Nothing special. As long as there are no other guests or employees around, it's fine anytime. As for tea, I won't drink it. Just pour me a glass of water when I come in. Also, just let me know when you come in, as I am the assistant and head of the foreign exchange group, Ms. Xie."
"Miss Xie, I don't think I saw her when I came in,"
Li Haoxuan said. "Oh, she might have just left temporarily."

Chapter 019 Beautiful Manager
"Feifei, what do you think our General Manager Chen has to do with that new cleaning lady?"
Ruan Xiaoshan, who was managing the stock market, inadvertently saw Chen Yuqing chatting and laughing with Li Haoxuan in the manager's office. Her womanly curiosity made her nudge Yan Feiying, who was not far away, and ask. Yan Feiying stared intently at the data on the computer screen and ignored her, saying, "How would I know? Aren't you bored? Keep an eye on your stocks!"
Ruan Xiaoshan was rebuffed and pouted, "Always so boring, I'll ask someone else."
Then she changed her target and asked Sun Lanjuan on the other side, "Little Juanjuan, what do you think?"
Sun Lanjuan glanced at the glass window and smiled, "What kind of relationship could they have! Just like us."
"No! Look, they're chatting and laughing. Don't believe me?"
Ruan Xiaoshan tugged at Sun Lanjuan's shoulder and whispered. Sun Lanjuan glanced again and saw exactly what Ruan Xiaoshan said, but her reaction wasn't as surprised as Ruan Xiaoshan's. "What's so strange about that? President Chen usually chats and laughs with us all the time."
Ruan Xiaoshan disagreed, "That's with us, how can you compare him to us? They must have some kind of relationship. Didn't Xilan say he was brought by President Chen himself? Think about it, why invite a young boy when there are so many other people?"
"Okay, okay, they have a relationship, but what does that have to do with you?"
Sun Lanjuan stopped her work and lowered her voice. Ruan Xiaoshan tilted her cute little head and muttered to herself, "That's true, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with me."
Right now, she looked like an innocent and cute little girl, without any of the characteristics of a professional trader.
After refilling the water jug, Xie Junyu went to the door of another general manager's office. Sure enough, a mature woman, presumably an assistant, was sitting there. "Miss, could you please ask General Manager Lin if it's convenient to clean now?"
Busy with her work, Xie Junyu looked up and saw a young man dressed as a cleaner. Combining this with what he had just said, she realized this was the new male cleaner they had mentioned. "Wait a moment, let me ask."
The woman before her had flowing hair, an oval face, expressive eyes, a slightly upturned nose, and full, sensual lips. She wore a white shirt and a well-tailored black pencil skirt, revealing her neck and fair arms. She appeared to be around twenty-five years old.
Another beautiful woman! Calling this place a gathering place for beauties wouldn't be an exaggeration. The pleasing sight made Li Haoxuan feel that working here was the right choice.
"Hello, General Manager Lin, is it convenient for you to clean now?"
Liu Wenxia picked up the phone, pressed the call button, and respectfully said, "Okay!"
Liu Wenxia put down the phone and said, "You can come in now."
Li Haoxuan didn't forget to knock again, and only after hearing the words "come in" from inside did he gently push the door open and close it. Looking inside, he saw a beautiful woman with long hair cascading down her shoulders sitting in a large leather office chair, her head bowed as she wrote something. She wore a black velvet uniform, and beneath the short-sleeved black velvet sleeves, her arms were as white as snow. She had a naturally beautiful oval face, and a straight nose that seemed meticulously sculpted, like Venus's. Her lips were small, cherry-like, with a beautifully curved shape, thin yet full.
A pair of expensive amethyst earrings adorned her fair, pink earlobes, exuding an air of mystery and undeniable elegance. Her long eyelashes fluttered like fans, and her slender, jade-like fingers habitually twirled a delicate fountain pen.
From her appearance, it was clear she was a young, unmarried woman. While not as mature and alluring as Sister Qing, she possessed a sweet, quiet beauty, displaying the spirited and elegant demeanor expected of a woman her age. She put down her pen, glanced at the documents on the table, and asked casually, "You're the new cleaner, Li Haoxuan."
"Yes,"
Li Haoxuan replied, not daring to be distracted in front of the company's second-in-command. "You seem to have been invited by General Manager Chen."
Li Haoxuan couldn't tell if she genuinely didn't know or was feigning ignorance. They say a higher rank can crush you, and this woman was several ranks higher. He honestly replied, "Yes, General Manager Lin."
"So, what's your relationship with General Manager Chen?"
Lin Miaoxian asked, sizing up Li Haoxuan. Now Li Haoxuan was at a loss for words. If he said he had a relationship, she would assume he relied on connections, and no man would want to be looked down upon by such a beautiful woman. To say no would be a lie, a blatant lie. Who could guarantee she didn't already know everything? Deceiving her was like the God of Longevity hanging himself – a waste of time.
Li Haoxuan cursed himself inwardly: He'd lost his composure at the sight of such a beautiful woman. What time was it? Still thinking about saving face? Could face feed him? "President Lin, I can say yes or no to President Chen," he said
ambiguously. He thought Lin Miaoxian wouldn't be so bored as to press him further, but things didn't go as planned. She was interested in a cleaning lady. "How should I put it?"
Li Haoxuan didn't want to show off in front of outsiders, but at the same time, he couldn't offend his benefactor. So he evaded the question, saying, "This is a long story, and I'm afraid I'll waste President Lin's precious time."
"It's alright, I was just thinking of taking a break,"
Lin Miaoxian persisted. "You have time, but don't you think about whether I have time? It's almost ten o'clock, and I've only done a little work." I don't understand. I haven't offended you, nor have I done anything wrong, yet you seem to be deliberately picking on me. Do you have a problem with me personally? I'm confident I'm good-looking enough! Sigh, what can I do? I have to bow my head when I'm under someone's roof! I compromised and said, "President Lin, how about I talk to you privately? Let me finish my work first."
"You can talk while you work!"
Lin Miaoxian smiled sweetly. To Li Haoxuan, that sweet and charming smile was the epitome of a devilish smile. He had no choice but to compromise,
saying, "Alright then!" He started working while explaining things to her.
Li Haoxuan, multitasking, naturally became less efficient. He watched as Lin Miaoxian seemed to be listening intently, yet her eyes appeared unfocused, her thoughts drifting far away. Just as he was about to catch his breath, a pleasant yet unpleasant voice reached his ears: "Wipe that vase too."
"Don't forget the corners of the bookshelf." "The scraps of paper on the carpet..."

The
result was as if a thorough cleaning had been done, sweeping every nook and cranny, leaving Li Haoxuan exhausted. He sighed, realizing that being a cleaner wasn't easy, and also concluded that Lin Miaoxian was a difficult person to serve. A cold sweat broke out on his brow; if the other supervisors were the same, it would be the end of him.
Lin Miaoxian looked around and inspected the items, then smiled with satisfaction, "Not bad, very well done, and your words weren't bad either. You must be tired after working all day!"
Li Haoxuan nodded honestly, "I'm also quite tired from listening. Could you tidy up a bit, and then please make me a cup of tea?"
Before Li Haoxuan could even ask where the teacup and tea leaves were, he heard her say, "Remember, the teacup must be washed clean and sterilized. Use boiling water around 80°C to brew it, otherwise the tea won't be fragrant enough. As for my teacup and tea leaves, you'll see them as soon as you get to the tea room."
These numerous requests felt more troublesome than serving the Empress Dowager. He quickly packed up his utensils and hurriedly left. After quickly washing his hands, he ran to the small tea room next to the conference room, wondering how to find her tea utensils. But then, a glance revealed everything. It turned out that on either side of the entrance to the tea room were cabinets below, with small compartments above, each labeled with a name.
Although it was just a small, seemingly insignificant matter, it revealed the company's humane and thoughtful approach. A messy, disorganized arrangement would be unsightly, illogical, and inconvenient for employees.
Finding the box labeled "Lin Miaoxian," one finds an exquisitely beautiful glass, vibrant and colorful, allowing one to appreciate its artistry while drinking tea. The tea canister's surface is plain and simple, showing nothing particularly special, but upon opening it, a fragrant aroma fills the air. Li Haoxuan's first impression was that this tea was definitely not ordinary. Scooping up a spoonful of tea leaves, he smelled and examined them. The leaves were tightly rolled, curled like snails, covered in white down, with a silvery-green hue, and tender buds—it must be Biluochun, one of China's top ten famous teas.
First, he poured in boiling water that had been boiling for a long time, then grabbed some and put it into a glass. After brewing, the tea slowly unfurled, swirling and dancing, the tea liquor a clear, bright green, with a refreshing aroma. The tea soup was a clear, bright green, and the tea leaves were tender
and even. He was certain it would taste cool and sweet, refreshing and thirst-quenching. This time, Li Haoxuan could confidently say it was Biluochun. Luckily, he had a good glass for drinking this high-grade, delicate tea, otherwise he might have burned himself. Thinking that he still had many things to finish, he picked up the glass and hurried towards Lin Miaoxian's office. Who knew that he almost bumped into a woman as soon as he stepped out of the tea room. With quick reflexes, Li Haoxuan stopped in time and steadied his hand, preventing the scalding tea from spilling onto her delicate body.
The woman was also startled and took a big step back, excitedly patting her high breasts. Her figure, rising and falling, was quite a sight. She wore a light blue shirt, a short, narrow black skirt, and her hair was styled in a high bun. Her skin was as white as mutton fat, and her full, shapely figure, rounded arms, and snow-white legs accentuated her high, firm breasts, slender waist, and plump hips. Her pretty face was lightly made up, making her even more radiant. She exuded the mature charm and alluring style of a young woman.
"Hey, what are you daydreaming about!"
Cui Meiling was delighted to see the young man staring blankly at her. She was amused that she, in her thirties, could still be so attractive, especially to a young man like him. But being stared at by that intense gaze made her feel as if he could see right through her, as if she were standing naked before him. She had never felt this way before, and even as a married woman, she felt incredibly embarrassed. She said coquettishly, "Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Startled, Li Haoxuan thought she was angry and quickly bowed and apologized profusely, afraid of offending some of the company's troublemakers. He lowered his head, avoiding eye contact, and tried to walk past her, but she called him back, forcing him to stop.
"Are you new here?"
Cui Meiling looked him over closely and realized he was a stranger, his attire not very formal. "Yes,"
Li Haoxuan replied respectfully to his senior colleague, with the demeanor of a newcomer. "Oh."
Cui Meiling responded thoughtfully. Li Haoxuan, seeing this, thought, "If I don't leave now, when will I?" By the time Cui Meiling came to her senses, she was already gone. He smiled mysteriously and muttered to himself, "Little brat, you think you can escape my grasp?"
He then walked into the tea room.

Chapter 21: Discussing the Way of Tea
"Does brewing a cup of tea take that long?"
Lin Miaoxian, leaning back in her leather swivel chair, watched Li Haoxuan place the tea on the table in front of her and said, "No, it's just that President Lin has such high taste. If I didn't put in a lot of effort, wouldn't that be a waste of your fine tea? I don't think President Lin would blame me for that!"
Li Haoxuan cleverly deflected blame for the delay caused by bumping into a beautiful woman, while secretly praising Lin Miaoxian's elegance and generosity.
"What you say sounds nice, but how do I know if you're just making it up?"
Lin Miaoxian wanted to blame him, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. As the saying goes, you don't hit a smiling face, especially since he had just praised her, and his praise was much better than those sycophants and flatterers. It didn't make her feel disgusted or annoyed. What Li Haoxuan said suited her perfectly and seemed quite accurate. Moreover, he seemed to know what kind of tea she was drinking and how to brew it.
"So, Ms. Lin, what do you mean..."
Li Haoxuan thought that after his praise, she wouldn't delve into the matter with such a small person, but in reality, she wouldn't let him off the hook, insisting on finding fault.
"Tell me what kind of tea it is first!"
Lin Miaoxian picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and savored the taste of the tea, speaking with a lingering fragrance. Lin Miaoxian's elegant, beautiful, and captivating demeanor was pleasing to the eye, but Li Haoxuan's main focus remained on the Biluochun tea. He wouldn't call himself a tea connoisseur, nor did he have the means to have such thoughts, but he did have a certain understanding of tea. "Biluochun, one of China's top ten famous teas, renowned both domestically and internationally for its beautiful shape, vibrant color, rich aroma, and mellow taste."
Lin Miaoxian took another sip and said, "I didn't realize you had any skill, but it's not surprising you could recognize it! Anyone with a little knowledge should be able to guess from its color and aroma." She
slowly added, "Tell me how you brewed it. If you're wrong, then it proves you were just bragging."
Making it sound so elegant, as if it were as simple as eating and sleeping, something you don't need to think about to figure out. Anyone with knowledge knows, but doesn't it seem like you can only distinguish it if you have a certain level of expertise? If I weren't truly skilled, I'd be in trouble. I never imagined that the standards for cleaning staff these days were so high; truly, nothing is so simple. Even brewing a cup of tea has so many questions; it's not some kind of quiz with prizes. Is this what her examiner requires?
"What, can't say it?"
Lin Miaoxian saw Li Haoxuan standing there for a long time without saying a word, and smiled cleverly. Whether it was for work or for face, he couldn't lose face in front of Lin Meiren no matter what. He smiled and said, "How could that be? I'm just organizing my thoughts."
"Then you can say it now!"
Lin Miaoxian looked at the calm Li Haoxuan with great interest.
"Of course,"
Li Haoxuan chuckled softly. "First, pour six-tenths of the water into the glass, then add a spoonful of tea leaves. Wait a moment, then pour in three-tenths of the water again. After about 3-4 minutes, the buds and leaves will unfurl. When tasting, it's generally recommended to brew it 'three times.' As the saying goes: the first brew is a small sip, light in color, fragrant, and elegant; the second brew is emerald green and mellow in taste; the third brew is clear, fragrant, and has a sweet aftertaste. And now, Ms. Lin , you're only missing the third brew."
Lin Miaoxian took a sip and clapped her hands in admiration, praising, "Not bad, you're still the first person in the company who knows how to brew tea."
"The first? Didn't the others know how to brew tea?"
Li Haoxuan asked doubtfully. "No, I brewed it myself."
Oh dear, it turns out I was overthinking things. I really thought even a cleaner needed to be highly qualified. It was all a lie. But why do I have to brew tea now? He looked at Lin Miaoxian with confusion, wondering what kind of explanation she would give.
Lin Miaoxian, sitting in her comfortable swivel chair, glanced at Li Haoxuan and smiled slyly, "Actually, President Chen told me about you last night, and I agreed."
Li Haoxuan wanted to interject, "Since you already know, why are you asking me?" Lin Miaoxian seemed to know what he was about to say. "Don't speak yet, let me finish."
"Although I agreed, it was only because of President Chen. At the time, I only knew the person was a man; I knew nothing else. After seeing you, I realized you were a young man. Because of your youth, I felt you weren't suitable for this kind of work. Since I didn't know your relationship with President Chen, I couldn't say anything." "
That's why I specifically asked you. I didn't expect you two to know each other like this. Given your brave performance, I gave you a chance to try. The result was satisfactory, of course. You're diligent, meticulous, hardworking, and always on the right track. What pleases me most is that you can even brew tea and understand tea. This way, I won't have to trouble myself to do it myself all the time."
"I'm done. Do you have any questions?"
It turned out that what I just did was an interview and assessment. This woman is really something; she even handled the review of a low-level HR person in the company in a methodical and orderly manner, without neglecting public duty or engaging in favoritism. Although it's impossible to discern her exact abilities, this alone suggests she possesses strong management skills.
Her rapid rise to the position of vice general manager at such a young age indicates she's not someone who simply invests money without contributing, but rather someone with genuine talent. The fact that she can afford to invest so much money in this company at such a young age suggests her family background is certainly not simple.
"President Lin, I have no further questions. Should I go out and start working?"
"Don't you have any opinions or suggestions?"
Li Haoxuan thought to himself, "Who am I? I've only been here for less than half a day. I know nothing, I'm unclear about anything, I have no understanding. How could I offer suggestions? As for opinions, that's even more impossible. Even if I did, I'd keep them to myself. It would be futile for a nobody like me to speak up." "No, but I'd like to know if President Lin has any requirements for me."
Lin Miaoxian glanced at Li Haoxuan, who was standing respectfully in front of her, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Just do your job well, that's all. Remember, you'll also be responsible for making tea for me from now on."
"Then I'll go out first."
"Okay!"
Li Haoxuan breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the room, having passed through this ordeal without any major incident. This President Lin was truly formidable. Although she wasn't cold and aloof, keeping people at

arm's length and unapproachable, Li Haoxuan felt even more pressure. The idea of equality was completely a lie for children. Even if you imagined yourself to be on equal footing with her, it wouldn't work, because you couldn't be psychologically on the same level. Chapter 022 The Petty Man Gains
Power The Mature and Beautiful Assistant Liu Wenxia glanced at Li Haoxuan, smiled faintly, and continued typing skillfully on the keyboard, thinking to herself: How did President Lin treat him? Judging from his appearance, he had passed this ordeal. I really can't understand why she would let a young man do this kind of work.
Inside the room, Lin Miaoxian noticed that beneath Li Haoxuan's handsome appearance lay none of the fashionable, flamboyant, and unrestrained personality typical of today's young people. Instead, he possessed a maturity and composure beyond his years, a carefree demeanor tinged with a touch of aloofness, and a calm and collected demeanor towards people and matters, as well as a meticulous and responsible approach to his work.
His simplicity and honesty inspire trust at first glance. Knowledgeable and insightful, he's a rare talent with immense potential. What made him abandon his youthful life? What experiences led him to forsake his pride and dignity and resolutely choose cleaning work? No, he didn't give up. Like Han Xin, he's only temporarily suffering humiliation and experiencing a low point in his life. One day, he'll surely soar to great heights.
"Mr. Lin, what can I do for you?"
He casually pressed the call button, and his assistant Liu Wenxia's clear voice rang out. "Could you photocopy Li Haoxuan's resume for me?"
"When do you need it?"
"Now."
"Okay."
After the call, Liu Wenxia pondered for a moment, unable to understand why Lin Miaoxian would be so interested in a mere cleaner. They had just met to assess his work; what else did she want to know? He didn't seem particularly special! He was just another person with two eyes and a nose, only a little handsome. Was it really worth Mr. Lin's time to investigate? Despite her many questions and doubts, as a subordinate, she knew that doing her job well was enough.
Looking around, she realized that the IT department manager was actually the same snobbish, bespectacled guy she'd seen in the restroom. Indeed, appearances can be deceiving! Someone unattractive and with a despicable character had become a manager, but Li Haoxuan understood that this was merely a matter of character, not a denial of ability. Without the necessary skills, it was impossible to become a manager, unless one used connections or backdoors. But that was impossible, because she herself was a perfect example. A
department manager wasn't like a general manager; there were no secretaries or assistants. So, before entering, Li Haoxuan didn't know if his time was convenient. "Manager Jiang, are you available now?"
"What do you think?"
Jiang Yuheng stared at his computer, not even looking at Li Haoxuan, as if to say, "Are you an idiot?! If I knew, would I need to ask you?!" On the surface, he calmly replied, "I don't know."
He believed in treating others with the same respect he would show, and that one should not do to others what one would not have them do to you. Since you were deliberately trying to make things difficult for me, I had no reason to fawn over you.
"Don't know? Can't you look it up?"
Jiang Yuheng said coldly. "Since you're so busy, Manager Jiang, I won't bother you any longer,"
Li Haoxuan said calmly, completely unconcerned by his words, and turned to leave.
"Stop! Did I say you could leave?"
Jiang Yuheng put down his mouse and shouted, "Is there anything else you need, Manager Jiang?"
Li Haoxuan replied without turning his head, "Nothing, but you're leaving before you've even finished cleaning."
Jiang Yuheng boomed. Li Haoxuan was furious; offending him was out of the question—he still needed to make a living—but he just couldn't understand what he had done to offend him so much that he insisted on picking a fight. "I just greeted you in the restroom, is that wrong? Or does this jerk just not like I'm as handsome as him? But no matter how he looks at me, I'm definitely not handsome!" "Can I start cleaning now?"
"Go ahead! I want to see if you can do it. I hate freeloaders who rely on connections the most."
Jiang Yuheng chuckled. So this guy thinks I'm just coasting along because of Sister Qing's connections. No wonder, since I am! Looks like he won't let me off the hook unless I show some skill. But his cold, dismissive attitude won't change.
"Over here! Can't you see how dirty it is?"
Even cleaning should be done gradually! It can't be this fast!
"Use some force, didn't you eat enough this morning?!"
Damn it, one minute he says lightly, the next he says heavily, it's easy for him to talk, he treats me like a donkey. Are you a pig?! It depends on what you're cleaning. Do you have to use all your strength to clean a keyboard? What a cultured but ignorant idiot.
"Don't forget the corner under the table. No matter how good the appearance is, it's useless. All that glitters on the outside, rotten on the inside."
Pah! That's more like it for you. You're two-faced, a complete cunning scoundrel. Using company resources to play games, pretending to be busy to fool your boss—a true scoundrel, level three! If I weren't so lowly, I would have complained.
Finally finishing this bastard's cleaning work, standing in front of the sink and looking at himself in the mirror, Li Haoxuan encouraged himself: "Such a simple thing can't defeat me. Keep trying, keep going, I'll definitely succeed."
He knocked on the business department manager's office door for ages, only to be told by a kind employee that the manager was out on business. Since that's the case, he had no choice but to head to the finance and human resources department.

Chapter 023: A bright, charming
, melodious, and sweet voice invited Li Haoxuan in. Li Haoxuan was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and said, "Hello, Manager Cui!" The
person in front of him was none other than the beauty he had almost bumped into at the tea room door.
"I was a little frightened just now, do you think I'll be alright?"
Cui Meiling perked up the moment she saw Li Haoxuan enter. She had just finished reading his information, and President Lin seemed quite interested. This only fueled her already playful interest in teasing the young man. She casually sat down and teased him. Li Haoxuan was startled, thinking to himself, "Why does everyone in the company seem to be bullying the new employee? Are they trying to intimidate me and deflate my ego?" He admitted he had made a mistake earlier, and even left without a word. That was a choice made in a moment of panic.
Now, they had run into him again, and they even seemed to be blaming him. Regardless of their motives, he had to apologize again. "I'm sorry, Manager Cui. I was in a hurry to serve President Lin tea, so please forgive me if I did anything wrong."
Making tea for Lin Miaoxian was always her responsibility; why had she let the new young man do it for her this time? Could this little brat have some ulterior motive? Cui Meiling said thoughtfully, "Really?"
"Of course, how could I dare lie to you?"
Li Haoxuan said sincerely. "I know you wouldn't dare. So, how do you plan to compensate me for my losses?"
Cui Meiling chuckled, her face strangely telling him, "What losses could you possibly have? It was just a slight fright. Judging from her ill-intentioned look, she's not trying to use this as an excuse to get back at me, is she? After all, she's not just a finance and HR manager; she truly holds that position." Li Haoxuan cautiously asked, "How will you compensate me?"
Whether due to pressure or some other unknown reason, Li Haoxuan didn't think to defend himself at all, but instead went along with her lead and asked further.
"Well, I haven't thought of that yet. I'll tell you when I do! But don't try to deny it; I'll remember it."
Cui Meiling's bright eyes sparkled with delight. Being remembered by such a sexy and alluring mature beauty would have made any other man secretly chuckle and jump for joy, but Li Haoxuan wasn't in the mood. Instead, he felt sullen and absurd, as if he were trapped by Cui Meiling and would have to act according to her every whim from now on.
To avoid her pressing the issue, Li Haoxuan changed the subject, "Manager Cui, may I start cleaning now?"
"Oh, sure, please go ahead!"
Cui Meiling smiled sweetly, revealing a naturally beautiful face: a fair, oval face, delicate, willow-leaf-shaped eyebrows, cherry-red lips, and a pert, elegant nose. Her bright, expressive eyes added to her captivating charm. She appeared to be in her thirties, yet her face remained youthful and delicate, like someone in their early twenties. A closer look revealed skin as smooth as jade, a delicate fragrance like orchids, and an overall mature and alluring beauty. Her beauty was no less than that of Chen Yuqing and Lin Miaoxian; each possessed its own unique charm. Chen Yuqing was dignified, beautiful, gentle, and kind; Lin Miaoxian was naturally beautiful, possessing a national beauty and celestial grace; and Cui Meiling was sexy, glamorous, and captivatingly beautiful.
The department manager's room was not as spacious as the general manager's, probably only half the size. Cleaning was relatively quick and convenient. While busy, Li Haoxuan noticed Cui Meiling's bright eyes and white teeth never leaving him. What was going on? Even cleaning required supervision—was she afraid he'd steal something, or was he not doing a good enough job? Occasionally, he'd glance back and receive a slight smile from her. Her direct stare made Li Haoxuan uncomfortable, so he quickly finished his work.
Cui Meiling watched Li Haoxuan working diligently, and had a different feeling. It's said that people are most beautiful when they're working, and men are no exception. He was handsome, with an extraordinary air about him. His bronze skin exuded health, his bright eyes radiated youthful energy, his straight nose and full lips painted a picture of a dashing young man. His strong physique, broad shoulders, and powerful muscles, accentuated by his tight clothes, were full of masculine beauty.
Cui Meiling couldn't help but be aroused, wanting to reach out and touch or embrace him. She cursed herself inwardly, wondering why she was acting like a lonely, lovesick woman, her desires rising at the sight of him. She wasn't some wanton woman; her clothes might be a little revealing, but they weren't unseemly! Her husband had only been abroad for six months! Could it be that she couldn't bear the loneliness, or was there some kind of magic he possessed that attracted her?
Li Haoxuan, however, was completely unaware of Cui Meiling's thoughts. He was focused on completing his task quickly so he could leave this place of trouble. Finally finished, he packed up his tools and prepared to leave.

(Chapter 24: Wiping Under the Table)
Cui Meiling kept telling herself to stay away from him, or she would become hopelessly entangled, but her mind kept calling out, "Wait!" Li Haoxuan looked at her with a puzzled expression. Unable to think of a word, Cui Meiling hesitated for a moment before saying, "There's one more place you forgot to clean."
"There."
Hearing that something had been overlooked, Li Haoxuan hurriedly pointed to the area under his desk with Cui Meiling's delicate, white fingers, saying, "You seem to have forgotten to wipe that part inside!"
Oh right, he'd been so focused on her that he'd forgotten about that spot. He was about to run over and wipe it when he noticed Cui Meiling's beautiful legs in her short skirt and stockings were right below him. It would be too inappropriate for him to just run over there; he'd be seen as a pervert. He reminded her, "Manager Cui, could you please move aside?"
Cui Meiling immediately understood his reasoning, but for some reason, she refused to get up. Instead, she seemed to be anticipating what he was about to do, as if it were something exciting and interesting. "My legs are a little numb, I can't stand up for a while, just wipe it like this!"
"This…"
Li Haoxuan wondered to himself, what kind of trick is she up to? How am I supposed to clean like this? Putting aside everything else, even kneeling and crawling at a woman's feet is a loss of male dignity. Could she be doing this just to humiliate me? Perhaps she's trying to pin a charge of indecent assault on me, giving herself another handle against me. Thinking about it, I realized it was impossible, and there was no need for her to do it. Maybe her legs were really numb.
"What, do you have some ulterior motive?"
Seeing Li Haoxuan's wavering, Cui Meiling couldn't help but taunt him. She seemed to be controlled by taboos and her own desires, sinking deeper and deeper until she couldn't stop. At this moment, Cui Meiling had no intention of stopping.
I was considering telling Cui Meiling that I'd come back to clean later, but now I dared not say it. Saying it would be tantamount to admitting it. Since she'd already said so, it was all the same path. If she wasn't afraid, why should I? Bravely, I grabbed a rag, knelt under the desk, and began wiping the dust from the corners. Perhaps it was because I cleaned it so often! It wasn't particularly dirty inside; she wouldn't admit to having any thoughts about it, but actually seeing it was a different story.
From the angle of her kneeling position, Cui Meiling's beautiful legs, exposed by her black miniskirt, were almost within reach. Because she was sitting, the miniskirt, which was already close to her knees, rode up even higher, revealing two-thirds of her snow-white thighs through extremely thin, flesh-colored sheer stockings. Her thighs were so rounded and delicate, and below her rounded knees were long and shapely calves. Her feet, clad in high-heeled strappy sandals, were slender and white, plump and tender. Even through the sheer stockings, one could feel how delicate and smooth her skin would be to the touch.
Her toes were straight and full, the five toes arranged in ascending order of size, without any sudden changes in height or unusual length. The tips of her toes were slightly upturned, comfortably positioned there, appearing so charming and gentle, giving one the urge to kiss them.
Because her legs were crossed and tightly closed, the beautiful view of her inner thighs was completely obscured. Yet, even these unforgettable, stocking-clad legs were enough to thrill Li Haoxuan, a virgin. His head throbbed with excitement, his blood flow nearly doubled, and his genitals seemed to sprout rapidly, swelling intensely, as if about to burst forth.
Just as Li Haoxuan was about to withdraw, Cui Meiling, whether intentionally or unintentionally, suddenly shifted her crossed legs. In that instant, Li Haoxuan saw a mature woman's lower body for the first time in his life. Between her rounded thighs, a sexy red thong was revealed. Beneath the flesh-colored sheer stockings and the thin red thong, the dark, bulging valley was clearly visible. This stimulation was unprecedented for Li Haoxuan; his penis, taut in his pants, swelled to the point of bursting.
"I can't take it anymore, I can't stand it!" Li Haoxuan didn't know if Cui Meiling had noticed his lewd behavior. To avoid arousing her suspicion, he suppressed his burning desire, pretending to be nonchalant. He turned and walked to the cleaning tool, grabbing his hands to cover his erect male member, and said without looking back, "Manager Cui, I'm done cleaning, I'll go out now."
But his nervousness and chaotic steps betrayed his true feelings.

Chapter 25 Random Thoughts
The moment Li Haoxuan left, Cui Meiling slumped weakly into a chair, panting heavily. She felt her whole body aching, numb, and hot. Her heart was stirred, and she felt waves of desire washing over her long-empty body and mind. The spring tide surged, and her secret valley became muddy.
Cui Meiling was flustered and confused, her mind reeling from the scene just moments before. The sharp, penetrating gaze sweeping over her legs had been stimulating and exhilarating, like Li Haoxuan's hand caressing her inner thighs through thin stockings. She could feel his warm, masculine scent emanating from her thighs, making her leg muscles tense and arousing a primal excitement. She recalled the moment her body
involuntarily switched legs, her face flushed, her heart pounding, her ears burning, her heart pounding, her desire surging, a long-lost tingling, itching, and restlessness spreading throughout her body. Even more unbearable was the uncontrollable tingling and swelling of her high, firm breasts, and the involuntary itching of the cleavage between her legs beneath her short skirt. If Li Haoxuan hadn't left in time, the beautiful sight of her sexy red thong panties pulsating with desire would surely have remained etched in his mind forever.
What was wrong with her? How could she be so bold as to expose her most private parts to a young man she barely knew? What kind of magic did he possess that made her lose control and do something so shameless and immoral? And without the slightest reluctance; at that moment, she had thrown her family, her husband, and all morals aside. Was this fickleness, shamelessness? No, this must be love at first sight, a silent, unspoken affection.
Suddenly, a fragrant scent wafted through the air, unconsciously reminding Cui Meiling of the fleeting glimpse she'd caught when Li Haoxuan opened the door—the bulge in his groin, so magnificent and imposing, was breathtaking. Without realizing it, her eyes lit up with desire, her face flushed, her breath came in gasps, and her cleavage became wet and sticky. Whether it was the scent fading or Cui Meiling's timely realization that she was still at work, she stopped her reverie.
Li Haoxuan, who had hurriedly left, hid in the restroom, panting heavily. His "little Haoxuan" had shrunk considerably from the near-death experience, though it still looked larger than average. He turned on the water gun and splashed handfuls of cold water on his face. The cold water cooled his burning cheeks, but it couldn't extinguish the boiling lust in his heart.
Damn it, was that woman unintentional or intentional? Because Li Haoxuan was worried about being exposed, he hadn't paid attention to Cui Meiling's expression; otherwise, he would have seen a beauty no less aroused than himself.
Relatively calmer, Li Haoxuan pondered the consequences of this incident. After thinking for a long time, the only conclusion he could reach was that Cui Meiling hadn't caused him any trouble, so there shouldn't be any problems.
By the time he finished cleaning up the garbage and sewage, it was already noon, his workday was over. He had worked tirelessly all morning, but apart from cleaning the supervisor's office, he hadn't touched anything else. There was no other way but to quickly finish lunch and continue working.
What pleased Li Haoxuan was that company employees could use their work cards to dine in the second-floor cafeteria of the Jiaoyang International Building, where the company was located
. Daily spending was capped at ten yuan; anything over that amount was at the employee's own expense. In other words, with proper use, ten yuan could buy two meals. Li Haoxuan took the elevator down to the second floor and discovered that the cafeteria occupied the entire floor. The employees dining there weren't just from Tengfei Investment Company; other employees from the building also ate there. It seemed the restaurant owner was quite shrewd, understanding the white-collar workers' desire for convenience and simplicity, not wanting to go outside to enjoy the sun for meals. But most importantly, the owner could persuade the CEOs of various companies to choose his restaurant.
The name 'Leisure Dining' was creative and unconventional, immediately stimulating a desire to try it. Inside, there was a main hall, a left hall, and a right hall; there was no separate inner hall for senior management, demonstrating a philosophy of equality for all diners. The overall space is clean, well-ventilated, and well-lit, with minimal decorations that enhance its clean and crisp appearance.
The dining tables and chairs are primarily made of wood; solid wood furniture is inviting, fresh, and environmentally friendly, exuding a natural feel. The tables come in various shapes and sizes—triangular, quadrilateral, trapezoidal, and round—and seating capacities vary depending on the table size, ranging from two to three, four, or more people. All sharp corners have been smoothed to prevent injury, and the height and spacing of the tables are just right, ensuring unobstructed passageways.
Looking at the menu window, one sees a wide variety of dishes, each with its own unique presentation and cooking methods: boiled, fried, stir-fried, deep-fried, braised, stewed, roasted, steamed, and mixed—a feast for the eyes and the palate. Many dishes are completely new to Li Haoxuan, and he's never even seen or heard of them before. Accustomed to frugality, Li Haoxuan simply ordered one meat dish, one vegetable dish, and soup; rice is unlimited.

Chapter 26 of the Main Text: The Four Beauties
At lunchtime, most seats were full, and even the few available were reserved for their own people. Li Haoxuan, who had searched everywhere without finding a seat, was suddenly called out by a girl nearby, "Chen Haoxuan, over here."
Turning around, he saw it was Xia Siyu from HR. She was having lunch with several female colleagues at a small, unisex round table for five. Including Xia Siyu, four people were already seated, meaning there was one seat left.
Li Haoxuan wasn't sure if she was calling him over, so he pointed to himself with one hand and softly said, "I..." He believed she would understand his meaning until Xia Siyu clearly beckoned him over. Only then did Li Haoxuan believe she wanted him to sit down with her.
"You don't mind if I sit here, do you?"
Although Xia Siyu had obviously discussed it with them before asking him to sit, Li Haoxuan still confirmed with the other three before finally sitting down. It wasn't that he was insecure or afraid to eat at the same table with them, but given Jiang Yuheng's experience, he couldn't guarantee that someone like that wouldn't appear again. To avoid making a fool of himself and offending them, he felt it was necessary. Li Haoxuan smiled sincerely and said, "Thank you."
"There's nothing to thank me for, we're all colleagues."
Perhaps only Xia Siyu was somewhat familiar with Li Haoxuan, so she spoke on his behalf. She then introduced Li Haoxuan and the others, "Three beautiful ladies, this is our new colleague, Li Haoxuan."
Perhaps to protect Li Haoxuan's masculine pride, Xia Siyu deliberately omitted mentioning his position.
Of the three beauties, one was someone he had seen before—the receptionist, Zeng Xilan. The other two were strangers. The woman beside Xia Siyu had long, wavy hair that cascaded down her doll-like face. The soft, willow-like strands falling across her forehead couldn't conceal her large, expressive eyes, and a hint of a smile played on her slightly full, sensual lips beneath her delicate nose. Her face was like the autumn moon, her figure voluptuous, her eyebrows naturally dark, her fingers slender, her wrists round and smooth, her arms soft and supple, radiating an elegant and graceful charm.
The other woman was equally stunning. Her hair, just shoulder-length, was jet black, glossy, and perfectly styled. She possessed naturally large, bright, clear eyes with fan-like eyelashes. Her nose, though straight, was delicately proportioned, and she had a beautiful cherry-like mouth that made one want to kiss it. Combined with her oval face and fair, delicate skin, she appeared so petite and adorable. From her gentle and refined demeanor, one could guess that she was a rather introverted, docile, and quiet person.
Li Haoxuan gave Xia Siyu a grateful look and then smiled, "Hello! I'm the new cleaner, Li Haoxuan."
Even without being explicitly stated, everyone understood. Besides, there's nothing to hide. As long as one acts uprightly, is self-reliant, and hasn't stolen or robbed, cleaning isn't a shameful profession.
"Very good, speak openly and honestly, don't hide anything."
The beautiful woman with wavy hair sitting opposite Li Haoxuan extended her hand and chuckled. This was the first person to shake hands with him since he met so many people in the company. Li Haoxuan was flattered! He hurriedly stood up, extended his left hand, shook hands lightly, and then immediately let go.
Xia Siyu introduced, "This beautiful lady is Zeng Xilan, the company's receptionist. She's quite a celebrity in our company."
Seeing Li Haoxuan's confusion about the meaning of "celebrity," she chuckled, "She's a well-known helpful and beautiful woman, so you'd better be careful not to be captivated by her."
"Siyu, isn't that slandering me? You're ruining my reputation!"
Zeng Xilan retorted coquettishly. "I don't think Siyu is afraid of your methods at all,"
the wavy-haired beauty chuckled. "And this troublemaker? She's Ruan Xiaoshan, the trader in the investment department. I think you've all met her! Gossip is her specialty; she's always the first to know about any news or rumors in the company." "
Hehe, I don't deserve such praise. Everyone's just being kind to me,"
Ruan Xiaoshan said, not at all upset by Xia Siyu's words. Instead, she chuckled happily, "She has other good points too, like she can take a joke. She's a little firecracker who loves to tease people, and her skin is thicker than a city wall."
Xia Siyu covered her mouth and chuckled. Li Haoxuan initially thought it was nothing when Xia Siyu said she could take a joke, but the second half of her sentence made him want to laugh but dared not. Luckily, he didn't have any food in his mouth, otherwise he would have sprayed food everywhere and lost his composure.
Ruan Xiaoshan feigned a fierce expression and said, "Thank you for the compliment. I will repay you properly in the future."
Unfortunately, her doll-like face couldn't convincingly portray a genuine fear, and even if it did, it wouldn't evoke any sense of dread.
Xia Siyu ignored her boastful words and continued introducing, "This is also no ordinary person. She is Yan Feiying, our company's famous trader, the beautiful Yan."
Sure enough, Li Haoxuan wasn't mistaken. Upon hearing Xia Siyu's words, Yan Feiying's beautiful face flushed, and she said in a gentle and melodious voice, "Hello! It's a pleasure to meet you."
If Xia Siyu hadn't said anything, Li Haoxuan would never have imagined that this seemingly gentle, girl-next-door type would actually be a true expert. Thinking about it seriously, it wasn't impossible. She worked behind the scenes, facing computers and dry, boring data every day, rarely interacting with people. And given her natural personality, it was even less likely she would develop eloquence or a boastful manner. "Hello!"
Perhaps they were close friends, knowing Yan Feiying's personality well and that she was shy, so they didn't bring her up this time.

Chapter 27 Headache Witch
Xia Siyu saw that Li Haoxuan hadn't started eating since he sat down, so she said, "Haoxuan, let's eat and chat! Otherwise, the food will get cold and won't taste good."
"Okay."
Li Haoxuan was also very hungry. He had just been introducing everyone, so how could he eat and talk at the same time? He still had to maintain proper etiquette, so he picked up his chopsticks and started eating quickly, not caring too much about the image of eating slowly and deliberately in front of the ladies.
Fortunately, they didn't find Li Haoxuan's genuine way of eating offensive. On the contrary, they thought he was very individual and casual, unlike other men who deliberately acted pretentiously, which would make people feel uncomfortable and insincere.
Ruan Xiaoshan giggled and said, "Haoxuan?"
Then she looked Li Haoxuan up and down mysteriously. Her eyes were like a child seeing their favorite toy, shining, staring intently, as if she wouldn't give up until she took it home. Li Haoxuan was terrified, wondering what she wanted to do to him.
Seeing that frightening look appear on her face again, Xia Siyu couldn't help but laugh and scold, "Shanshan, what are you trying to do now? She's not your cat or dog, someone you can just play with."
"That's right,"
Zeng Xilan chimed in, helping Yan Feiying quietly eat her food, acting as a faithful listener, strictly adhering to the three rules of not interrupting, not responding, and not interfering, only speaking when specifically asked. However, Li Haoxuan thought she had likely become quiet and withdrawn because of his relatively unfamiliar presence—it was simply a matter of personality.
Li Haoxuan felt a chill run down his spine at their conversation. What did she mean by "animals," "cats and dogs"? Did Zeng Xilan have some kind of perverse hobby, perhaps even enjoying abusing small animals?
Ruan Xiaoshan chuckled sweetly, "What are you thinking? Am I really that bad?"
Zeng Xilan and Xia Siyu nodded without hesitation, as if afraid Zeng Xilan wouldn't believe them. Zeng Xilan was taken aback, then said coquettishly, "You're prejudiced against me, your words can't be trusted. Only Feifei is the best, believe me."
"Even if you praise Feifei the most, she won't be fooled by your sweet words,"
Xia Siyu said with a charming smile. Ruan Xiaoshan said seriously, "Feifei, tell the truth! Let Haoxuan see her true colors."
Yan Feiying glanced at Li Haoxuan and Ruan Xiaoshan and smiled faintly, saying, "I think Lanlan has other reasons!"
Ruan Xiaoshan raised her jade-like nose, pouted her red lips, and said sweetly, "Feifei understands me best, unlike some people! They only speak ill of me in front of Haoxuan."
Xia Siyu retorted, "Then what did you mean by that look you gave me just now?"
“That’s right, don’t think we didn’t see it.”
Zeng Xilan teased Ruan Xiaoshan, her petal-like lips pursed slightly, a sweet smile on her face. “I was just thinking about a pug we used to have named ‘Haoxuan’!”
Ruan Xiaoshan’s words immediately triggered a cough from Li Haoxuan. He hadn’t expected to choke after only a few bites. The culprit was obvious. He quickly picked up a glass of water from the plate and drank a few sips before he recovered.
Ruan Xiaoshan opened her clear and captivating eyes wide and looked at Li Haoxuan. “I’m telling you, Haoxuan! Even if you hear that you share a name with our dog, you don’t need to get so excited! Besides, it’s gone now, so you don’t need to worry about it stealing your name!”
Li Haoxuan coughed again. If he hadn’t said before that she liked to tease people, he would have really thought she was a naive little girl. Her sincere eyes and red lips uttered a bunch of things that made Li Haoxuan laugh and cry at the same time, but he couldn’t vent his anger.
Zeng Xilan and Yan Feiying smiled, their lips pursed. If it weren't for Li Haoxuan's sake, they probably would have been laughing non-stop. Zeng Xilan chided her playfully, "Shanshan, you're teasing me again."
Ruan Xiaoshan feigned a pitiful look and said softly, "I didn't!"
Even with her sucking her thumb, Li Haoxuan wouldn't believe her anymore. She truly had a devilish nature; she was probably the number one witch in his mind. This person was very dangerous; he wouldn't even know if he was being teased by her. It seemed he would have to be more careful in the future.
"Still saying you didn't? Look, Haoxuan's embarrassed."
Zeng Xilan said. Li Haoxuan thought, "I'm more than just embarrassed! I wish I could get away from danger as soon as possible!"
Seeing Li Haoxuan's embarrassed look, Ruan Xiaoshan said sweetly, "Haoxuan, you're not that petty! Getting angry like this isn't the kind of composure a boy should have." Li Haoxuan
wasn't angry; he was just at a loss for words. Even if he was really angry, he had to swallow it down! "No, it's just a joke, why get angry?"
Ruan Xiaoshan patted Li Haoxuan's broad shoulder beside her and said sweetly, "I knew Haoxuan was the best behaved."
Li Haoxuan's forehead creased with annoyance, and he buried his mouth in his food, wanting to escape the clutches of evil as soon as possible.
"You really think he's your pet!"
Xia Siyu scolded playfully. Ruan Xiaoshan glanced at Li Haoxuan and said, "Actually, I really want to raise another 'Haoxuan,' but..."
She paused slightly, and seeing that everyone was attracted to her, she smiled mysteriously, "But, I think it's unnecessary now."
Except for Li Haoxuan, who didn't notice her expression, everyone else knew that what she was about to say was definitely not nice after seeing her devilish smile, so they all chose to ignore her and went back to eating their food.

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