Passionate Flame Man

Prologue:

The "Qingfeng Four Madmen" is a group of four men who unexpectedly became inseparable, like brothers. "Qingfeng" is the name of their high school. Qingfeng

High School, located in central Taiwan, is a private, elite high school that exclusively admits children of the wealthy and international students. Four boys of slightly different ages entered the school for different reasons, gradually becoming acquainted and forming a close friendship.

A year later, the four left Qingfeng High School for different reasons. However, they maintained contact for the next decade or so, and even though their busy schedules meant they rarely met, their friendship never faded.

The members of the "Qingfeng Four Madmen" include:

Lu Zhenxuan, an oil tycoon (English name Luke).

Of mixed Chinese and American descent, with reddish-brown hair and deep blue eyes, he shows no trace of Eastern features. He has a fiery, rough, and domineering personality.

He became rich overnight after successfully drilling an oil well and owns several petrochemical-related technology companies, which he uses to pass the time.

Zhai Erjie, a business tycoon (English name Jason).

An Asian man with black hair and deep amber eyes, he is a relatively overlooked member of a well-known Taiwanese business family.

A cunning and eloquent but seemingly ruthless figure, he owns a prominent investment advisory firm on Wall Street in New York.

A powerful tycoon, Andre Curran.

A German-American of one-quarter Chinese descent, his father is a current U.S. Senator and Special Advisor to the National Security Agency.

With blond hair and green eyes, he possesses a striking and captivating appearance, seemingly an elegant and leisurely young nobleman, but in reality, he is steady, cautious, and meticulous in his thinking. He is currently considering whether to follow his father's wishes and pursue a political career.

A mob boss, Cinsaya Crore.

An Italian-American with black hair and black eyes, his personality is unpredictable, bordering on reckless madness. He currently manages the global chain of Galaxy Hotels in Las Vegas.

His background is shrouded in mystery; outsiders only know him as the world-renowned billionaire Anton Crore's youngest son, unaware of Anton. Besides being a billionaire, Crore is also one of the leading figures of the Italian Mafia in the United States.

Four close friends achieved great success in different fields, becoming tycoons and enjoying wealth and power.

Their love stories also unfolded...

In the grand mansion, the stairs leading upstairs were very wide. A fifteen-year-old girl climbed the stairs step by step, her still-developing figure appearing quite petite, her light footsteps echoing in the vast space.

The girl reached the second floor, walked through the spacious corridor, and arrived at the master bedroom with double doors at the end. She gently knocked twice on the door.

"Come in." A sweet voice with a hint of sarcasm came from behind the door.

The girl turned the doorknob, pushed open the door, and went inside.

"Close the door, come here." A beautiful woman, elegantly dressed, reclining on a chaise lounge by the French windows, looked at the girl standing in the doorway with cold eyes and commanded.

The girl obeyed, closed the door, and walked to the woman. "Mom, you wanted to see me?"

"Your father's daughter from his previous marriage calls me 'Mommy,' why can't you change your way of addressing me?" "Calling me 'Mom' so formally, it doesn't feel close at all!" the beautiful woman corrected, her eyes showing displeasure.

"He's my stepfather, not my father," the girl replied calmly, her tone devoid of any emotion.

"What do you mean by that?!" Hearing her answer, the woman's expression immediately turned ferocious. "You're just like your father who died years ago, rigid and unpleasant, which is why your 'stepfather' can't give you much love! The school even praises you as a genius student, yet you're so oblivious when it comes to family… It's infuriating!" She glared at her daughter, who had skipped grades to university but showed no social skills whatsoever, increasingly regretting her impulsive decision to marry and have a child in her teens.

Fortunately, her new husband's daughter from his previous marriage was very dependent on and fond of her; otherwise, how could she have transformed from a widowed nanny into a wealthy lady, and even have her "burden" accepted!

The girl silently met her mother's "disgusted and disappointed" gaze for a long time before pursing her lips slightly and softly asking, "Mom, what do

you want me to do?" "It's too late to do it now!" the beautiful woman snapped irritably. "Your stepfather has told me he's very dissatisfied with your attitude. He originally wanted to send you to live with your father's relatives, but thankfully, at my insistence, he finally agreed to let you continue living here and raising you until you're an adult. Once you're an adult, you'll have to make your own plans, understand?"

She didn't want to be so blunt with her daughter, but her daughter was aloof, unapproachable, and socially awkward, putting her in a difficult position between her husband and daughter.

The girl listened to her mother's words in silence for a while before processing them.

"I understand." She would start working part-time after school to prepare for her adult life.

"That's it?" The beautiful woman's eyes widened, no longer caring about maintaining her elegant image, and she angrily shouted, "I said so much, and this is all you say?!" Not a hint of shame or remorse?!

The girl looked back at her suddenly angry mother, puzzled.

Had she answered wrong?

"Fine, fine, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you!" Looking at her innocent-looking daughter, the beautiful woman lost her patience. "Although your stepfather has made his decision, if you can get closer to him and your 'sister' and make a good impression on them, perhaps I can put in a good word for you and see if I can change his mind. Now go back to your room! I've told you everything I need to say, think it over carefully!" How

infuriating! What kind of genius is this? She's more like a fool! So stupid that she doesn't know that when you're under someone else's roof, you should be "well-behaved" and help your mother consolidate her position in this family... What's the use of keeping a daughter like this? Just a waste of resources!

Driven away, the girl turned and left silently, already having a realization in her heart...

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The second son of a prominent businessman suddenly died in an accident at a young age. The funeral was solemn and grand, and the grief of the white-haired parents sending off their black-haired son made the entire ceremony very heavy and sorrowful.

The fifteen-year-old boy's usually cheerful face was devoid of smiles, his eyes, now heavy with sadness, fixed on his father's coffin surrounded by countless white chrysanthemums. He then looked at the large photograph behind it, showing his father still smiling broadly, and felt utterly incomprehensible at the fragility of life.

The earlier stream of mourners had dispersed, and he could finally spend this final moment with his father in peace…

Suddenly, a pale, scarred hand gently touched the boy's shoulder. He turned his head and saw a pair of deep blue eyes identical to his own—his mother's eyes. Those eyes, usually so gentle, were now filled with grief and heartbreak.

Seeing his mother, who should have been resting in her hospital bed, sneak out to comfort him, the boy was startled. He quickly reached out to support his mother, whose face was deathly pale, her left arm in a sling, and whose body swayed precariously.

"Mommy, why did you come? The doctor won't let you get out of bed!"

More than two weeks ago, his parents went out together. A car driven by a drunk driver lost control, crossed the center line, and crashed into the car his father was driving. The severe impact killed his father on the spot, and his mother was seriously injured and remained in a coma for several days before regaining consciousness. Due to internal injuries and a broken arm, his mother had to stay in the hospital.

In order to prevent his already grieving mother from suffering further blows and being humiliated by his father's family, who had never accepted them, he persuaded his mother to let him attend the funeral, which did not welcome them, alone, to see his father one last time.

So he came, watching the whole thing from an inconspicuous corner, only arriving at his father's coffin after the mourners had dispersed… But his mother, despite her illness, had still come, disregarding everything.

"I had to come to see your father one last time…" a beautiful woman with reddish-brown hair and an exotic appearance said breathlessly. Her voice, with a slight accent, was soft but firm.

"But Mommy's injuries…" the boy asked anxiously, looking at his mother with worry.

The woman gently shook her head. "Don't worry, I'm fine…"

"What are you doing here?!" A stern and angry male voice suddenly exploded behind them.

The woman turned around and saw her husband's father glaring at her with resentment. She spoke softly, her voice filled with sorrow. "Dengshi is my husband, I've come to see him one last time..."

"My son doesn't need you to see him one last time! How dare you, the woman who killed my son, stand here? If it weren't for you, my son would still be alive and well..."

"Have you finished cursing?!" The boy suddenly spoke up, staring directly at the old man and the large group of "family" behind him. A stern look flashed in his dark eyes. "Lu Dengshi was my mother's husband, my father. We have the same right to stand here as you do!"

The old man's eyes widened sharply. "You—"

the boy interrupted him again, "You say you don't want to see us at all, but do you know? We don't want to see you either! Today is my father's funeral. No matter who you are to my father, you have no right to stop my mother and me from seeing him one last time!"

"Do you think I have the right?! You little bastard, who gave you the audacity to speak to me like that?!" The old man's voice was filled with rage.

"If you want respect, don't abuse your seniority and speak hurtfully." The boy retorted without hesitation, his eyes coldly fixed on the old man.

"You...you...you shameless mother and son, get out of here right now!" The old man, who had always been the dictator of the family and had never been contradicted, cursed angrily.

The fearless boy continued to stare at the old man, "Don't think we like standing with self-righteous people like you! My mother and I will leave after seeing my father one last time; we don't need you to drive us away!"

After saying this, the boy stopped arguing with them, helped his mother around the sea of flowers surrounding the coffin, saw his father one last time, and then left.

A month later, the boy left Taiwan with his mother, whose health had stabilized.

Chapter 1

New York, USA

In the summer of New York, after nightfall, the streets of downtown were still brightly lit. Locals and tourists strolled back and forth on the famous Fifth Avenue pedestrian walkway. Even the hot and humid weather couldn't dampen the shoppers' enthusiasm.

That evening, a business dinner hosted by a large corporation was in full swing in the banquet hall of a five-star hotel next to Times Square.

A small orchestra played beautiful melodies in a corner, while uniformed waiters carried trays of small wine glasses among the elegantly dressed, jewel-encrusted guests.

In the spacious banquet hall, several couples danced gracefully on the dance floor, while small groups of guests chatted quietly around it, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. The crystal chandeliers hanging high in the hall shimmered, adding to the dazzling brilliance.

Standing in a less crowded corner, Lu Zhenxuan glared impatiently at his most trusted subordinate, Ryan, who stood beside him, and growled,

"Explain yourself again, why do I absolutely have to attend this banquet?!"

Ryan met his boss's murderous gaze with amusement and shrugged indifferently. "It's to pave the way for the acquisition of 'Fit Rubber Industry,' that's why the boss needs to show his face." "

His boss is probably the world's most averse-to-banquet billionaire. He clearly has a more handsome face than others and perfect social etiquette, but he's just too lazy and really dislikes interacting with people. That's why his assistant, besides being busy with official business, has to constantly attend various banquets that benefit the company, smiling obsequiously at people.

Sigh! If it weren't for his boss being so good to him, and his own genuine love for the job, he would have quit long ago. After all, 'death from overwork' is no good."

Lu Zhenxuan, who has half-Eastern ancestry but whose appearance doesn't reveal it at all, with his reddish-brown hair, glared at the relaxed Ryan with burning anger in his deep blue eyes, his anger not subsiding at all despite Ryan's explanation.

"What nonsense are you talking about?! What does acquiring 'Fit Rubber Industry' have to do with whether I show my face or not? Do you think you can just spout a few empty words and I'll obediently listen to your manipulation of these hypocritical people?" “

I’m innocent, boss!” Ryan cried out, deliberately ignoring the growing murderous intent in his superior’s eyes. “If there wasn’t a real need, why would I insist you attend this banquet?”

Lu Zhenxuan’s eyes flickered slightly as he asked in a patient tone, “What kind of need? Explain clearly!”

“The Kexi Group is also interested in acquiring ‘Fit Rubber Industry,’ and the person in charge of the acquisition is Daini. Kexi, the daughter of the group’s chairman, spoke to me after learning that we share the same goal. She said that if you attend tonight’s banquet and have a private talk with her, she can drop the acquisition.” Ryan quickly explained. “Regardless of her purpose in talking to you, it’s always good to reduce a competitor without lifting a finger, so just reluctantly listen to what she has to say!”

Lu Zhenxuan frowned, continuing to glare at him unhappily. “When we were evaluating this acquisition, there weren’t any other strong competitors. After all, nobody wants to take over a company facing bankruptcy. So where did this ‘Kexi Group’ come from?” "

The time is too short. I've only found that this Miss Daini Kexi attended one of the few banquets you've been to, but you weren't formally introduced."

"That's it?" Lu Zhenxuan's brows furrowed even more, his tone revealing undisguised dissatisfaction.

"That's it." Ryan nodded, offering an apologetic smile. "As I said, the time is too short, so I haven't been able to find out any more details."

"I saw this Daini Kexi when I walked around the venue earlier, but I didn't know she had made such a 'suggestion' at the time." Lu Zhenxuan's eyes narrowed as he recalled the woman he had just seen, and the way she had looked at him.

"Boss, why don't you go and talk to Miss Kexi and find out her purpose?" Ryan suggested tactfully.

"For an acquisition, you're planning to sell your boss's 'sex appeal'?" Lu Zhenxuan's tone was sinister and sharp enough to pierce "someone's" skin.

"Of course not!" Ryan, suppressing a shiver, quickly explained, "The acquisition is in its final stages before signing, and I really don't want any complications, so I had to trouble you, boss, to play the role of 'spy.'" After all, they specifically asked for the boss!

The anger that was about to erupt in Lu Zhenxuan's eyes suddenly vanished, replaced by a chilling tone, "I'm going to talk to her! As for you… I haven't settled accounts with you yet. Wash your neck clean and wait for me to come back!" With that, he strode off towards his target.

Hearing his boss's warning, Ryan's expression stiffened. He gave a bitter smile as he watched his boss leave, inwardly filled with resentment.

Was this some kind of joke? The company belonged to the boss, not him. Wasn't it only natural for the boss to contribute to the company? Why did he have to wait for the boss to return and "settle accounts"?

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A month and a half later , the bi-monthly reporting meeting of the finance department at Dengshi Group's conference hall had only lasted about twenty minutes when the atmosphere became

so tense that everyone sitting on either side of the large table was on edge, cold sweat beading on their foreheads, unable to look directly at the increasingly unpleasant face of Lu Zhenxuan, the group's president, sitting at the head of the table. The reason for their trembling silence and fear was that the finance department staff had "accidentally" made a mistake while their supervisor was away on a business trip for over a month.

"Damn it!"

Lu Zhenxuan slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang, unleashing a torrent of abuse, his anger blazing. "Your supervisor was only away for a little over a month, and you were so stupid as to allow someone to easily tamper with the company's financial statements, and you were so incompetent as to not notice for so long?! What kind of work are you doing?!"

Overwhelmed by Lu Zhenxuan's furious and ugly expression, the finance department's deputy manager, looking ashen-faced, offered a weak and unconvincing explanation.

Lu Zhenxuan's angry eyes glared at the terrified man, his sharp voice cutting off his explanation. "Since you sensed something was wrong earlier, why didn't you investigate thoroughly and find out the root of the problem? Instead, you indulged in laziness until everyone had run off with the money and things were beyond repair before realizing the gravity of the situation and reporting it! What good is this kind of belated action? Did I invite you here to freeload?!"

At a banquet over a month ago, he reluctantly spoke with Daini, following his assistant Ryan's "advice." After a short conversation, Kexi immediately understood her intentions.

It turned out that this Miss Kexi had "liked" him long ago and had begun to follow his every move; to attract his attention and get closer to him, she insisted on intervening in the "Fit Rubber Industry" acquisition and made demands of his assistant Ryan.

After understanding the whole story, he "took her in"—after all, his most recent mistress had just left him, and he didn't have a steady female companion, this Daini. Kocy was young and beautiful, and not bad looking.

So, after explaining the "rules of the game" to Daini, he agreed to her request to "date" her.

Sure enough, the Kocy Group withdrew from the bidding, and the acquisition of "Fit Adhesives" proceeded smoothly.

However, Ryan had only been away on a business trip for a little over a month with the acquisition team when problems arose in the finance department—someone had brazenly tampered with the documents! How could he not be furious?!

Meeting the president's stormy gaze and sensing his job was about to be lost, the deputy finance manager felt a chill and broke out in a cold sweat. He tried to explain hastily,

"Of course, that's not how it is… I'm sorry, President, I really didn't—"

"Shut up! I don't want to hear any more of your blame-shifting nonsense!" Lu Zhenxuan roared. "I need you to start a thorough investigation immediately, track the flow of funds, and ensure the cooperation of the security department to find the person responsible! I need answers as quickly as possible!" His fierce gaze was fixed on his subordinate. "As for your responsibility for dereliction of duty, you'll find out soon enough!"

With that, Lu Zhenxuan abruptly stood up and left the conference room without looking back, leaving the employee slumped in his seat, unable to move, his face even more ashen.

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Several days after Lu Zhenxuan's discovery in the conference room, his capable assistant and finance department head, Ryan, returned to the company after handling the details of the acquisition and was immediately summoned to the president's office.

"When I said 'immediately,' I meant right now, not an hour later!" Lu Zhenxuan's mocking voice rang out the moment Ryan stepped into the office.

"I need to find out first what happened while I was away that made our president so angry, scaring all the employees to death." Ryan faced his boss's unfriendly gaze without fear.

Tsk tsk, you can tell how bad his mood has been these past few days just by looking at the boss's face... He seems really angry!

"Are you talking nonsense? It's only natural to be scolded for making mistakes. Do you think your incompetent subordinates are going to protest? I don't care if they look happy or not. I'm already being merciful by not firing them on the spot!" Lu Zhenxuan scolded impatiently, then asked in a chilling tone, "Since you took an hour to come see me, it's clear you've figured out the cause and effect and have thought of how to explain it to me?"

Ryan nodded, a hint of seriousness in his eyes. "This time, there was indeed a serious loss of personnel in the finance department. I had always been confident in the management accounts and rapid filing procedures designed by George, so I privately instructed the deputy manager to pay close attention to George's work processes. Who knew he would still be negligent..." "

So we lost a lot of money!" Lu Zhenxuan interjected sarcastically, and questioned him bluntly, "Do you want to calculate how many times this has happened in the past few years?"

"I have nothing to say," Ryan sighed with a bitter smile. “There are really not many employees with good morals these days, especially in the finance department. They handle large sums of money every day, and nobody wants to earn their pay through hard work and ability. They just want to climb the ladder overnight. All their intelligence is being wasted… It’s truly astonishing how low their ability to resist temptation is!”

Lu Zhenxuan glared at Ryan’s bitter face. “I’m rich, and the amount lost is nothing to me, but I can’t tolerate someone stealing my money this way!”

“I understand what you mean. Our security department is currently investigating and will find the absconder soon,” Ryan explained the progress of the investigation.

Fortunately, the Dengshi Group’s security department is extremely capable; they had been the ones to find the culprits and recover the stolen funds several times before.

“We can’t let the outside world keep hearing negative news about the group. This can’t happen again. We have to find a solution!” Lu Zhenxuan’s anger subsided slightly, but his tone was still displeased.

“Then how about we punish the negligent personnel first, and then recruit new people?” Ryan suggested after a moment’s thought.

Lu Zhenxuan nodded in agreement, a sudden thought popping into his head, "Since we're planning to train new people, why not find graduating students from several prestigious universities for internships, and then select the best and most suitable ones to sign contracts with the company... Such newcomers should have higher loyalty than those already in the workforce, right?" "

The boss has a point. However, while students from top universities are smart and excellent, they also have high self-esteem, and most young people these days are lazy and unwilling to work hard, so they might not be so easy to train..." Ryan's eyes flashed with deep thought.

"That's your problem then, isn't it?" A sly glint flashed in Lu Zhenxuan's eyes, "As the head of the finance department, you naturally have to keep your eyes wide open, find a few 'loyal' employees, and earnestly pray that similar incidents don't happen again."

Ryan's expression changed slightly, then he sighed, "President, isn't this a bit too ruthless! What if you accidentally kill your best helper? The loss would be huge!" Wasn't he busy enough? Did he really have to personally find people and conduct interviews?! " Is the CEO really planning to let him die from overwork?!"

"How could I?" Lu Zhenxuan raised an eyebrow, a wicked smile spreading across his face.

Seeing his capable subordinate's expression finally lose its composure, the remaining anger in his heart finally subsided. "Don't forget. You still have a team of elite personnel to share your burdens, what are you afraid of?"

Staring at his boss's "firm" gaze, Ryan finally nodded resignedly. "I will follow the CEO's advice and find new employees."

"Very good." Lu Zhenxuan smiled with satisfaction. "Then I'll be waiting for you to bring the new employees to see me."

"I understand, CEO!" Ryan replied through gritted teeth, his eyes glaring unceremoniously at his superior, whose mood had clearly improved.

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Boston, located in the northeastern United States, experiences four distinct seasons. Even in mid-September, the weather has already changed dramatically. While daytime temperatures remain pleasant, the temperature plummets at night, making the chill of autumn palpable.

On the vast lawns of Harvard University's sprawling campus, connecting the various colleges and buildings, resembling a large park, students taking a break during lunch are scattered about, sitting or lying down, their expressions utterly relaxed.

At this moment, two young women, one tall and one short, slowly cross the lawn towards the business school, chatting as they walk.

"Kathy, you said the other day you wanted to find another job, did you find one?" the taller Tina asked with concern to her friend Kathy, who was walking to her right and a head shorter.

Although both received scholarships, she had family support, sending living expenses regularly, so she had fewer worries. Kaishan, from Taiwan, was in a worse situation. Her family far away completely ignored her; they never sent her any money, and in all the years they'd known each other, she'd never received a single word from them! Therefore, Kaishan had to work several jobs to make ends meet.

"I've looked at a few, but none of them are quite right. Some don't fit my schedule, and some pay too little," Kaishan shook her head. "But Danny just told me about a job opportunity!"

"Danny?" Tina glanced at her friend strangely.

Kaishan was extremely intelligent, but a typical bookworm. She addressed all her classmates as "So-and-so," giving the impression that she deliberately kept a distance from everyone.

"Yes, it's Danny, the student who always sat in front of you in our required classes," Zhuo Kaishan nodded. "He told me he saw a job posting on the business school website. It said that 'Dengshi Group' was recruiting recent graduates majoring in finance or related fields to work as interns at their headquarters. If they performed well, they could be hired as full-time employees after graduation." "

Really? The nationally renowned 'Dengshi Group'?!" Tina exclaimed lightly. "The one whose boss controlled 'black gold' at a young age and started with oil?!" How could that be? Why would such a large company want to hire students with no work experience?

"Probably," Zhuo Kaishan frowned slightly. "I don't know much about the history of Dengshi Group, but I'm planning to find out their hiring requirements first; if the time and salary are right, I'll apply." After the start of the semester in September, she had to quit her job because of scheduling conflicts, so she urgently needed to find another job to support herself.

"With your abilities, it's definitely not a problem!" Tina waved her hand. "The more likely issue is that the salary will be too low. It won't meet your requirements."

"Indeed." Zhuo Kaishan nodded in agreement. "If the salary is so low that I can't even afford to eat, then no matter how bright the job prospects are, I will still choose to give it up."

Ever since she decided to accept the full scholarship offered by Harvard to study abroad, she had prepared herself mentally, knowing that she would have to work very, very hard to cover her basic living expenses in a foreign country.

Because she already knew clearly that her stepfather would rather spend a lot of money to send his daughter from his previous marriage to a prestigious school for brides in Japan than give her, a burden to whom he had no blood relation, a single penny.

Therefore, whether she returned to Taiwan after graduation or not, her "family" wouldn't care; as for herself, she preferred to stay in the United States.

"Anyway, I'll find out first. If the conditions aren't suitable, I'll just have to give up!" Tina's gaze was fixed ahead, unaware of the fleeting emotion in her friend's eyes. "I'll ask around for you to see if there are any suitable part-time jobs."

"Thank you for your help." Zhuo Kaishan turned and smiled at her friend.

Upon noticing the smile on Zhuo Kaishan's face, Tina immediately rolled her eyes, looking like she couldn't handle it. "Kaishan, didn't I tell you before, don't smile so 'charmingly' for

no reason?" "I don't understand what you mean." Zhuo Kaishan frowned slightly, puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

"I've explained it to you several times, but you always seem clueless..." Tina sighed. "Anyway, just remember not to smile at strangers."

Kaishan's smile was too innocent, full of invisible attraction, yet she herself was completely unaware of it; plus, she had no "sense of crisis," so the simplest solution was to tell her to smile less.

"Oh." Zhuo Kaishan nodded, quite understanding. Even though she didn't think she had a habit of smiling at strangers, she didn't want to argue with her friend's advice. Anyway, there was no point in discussing it, so there was no need to waste time.

Chapter Two

"Ha! I've finally struck gold! I've found the most suitable and capable assistant for the finance department! All thanks to your wise suggestion, boss!"

Sitting in his large leather chair behind his desk, Lu Zhenxuan leaned back, his eyes critically scrutinizing his smiling assistant, Ryan, who approached him. Ryan's cheerful expression was irritating.

Perhaps influenced by last night's unpleasant dream, he felt gloomy and depressed as soon as he woke up this morning, and the morning hadn't improved… And yet, his assistant walked up to him with a ridiculous grin that made him want to punch him.

"If I remember correctly, you didn't have this stupid look on your face yesterday… Looks like you're in a good mood today!" The displeased words came directly from Lu Zhenxuan's mouth. "You came in to disturb my work just to show me your stupid grin?!"

Ryan was taken aback at first, then raised an eyebrow. Tsk tsk, the boss is clearly in a bad mood today!

"Of course not." Ryan, ever the pragmatist, slightly suppressed his pleased smile and cautiously looked at his boss, explaining, "I came in to tell you some good news."

"Good news?" Lu Zhenxuan frowned. "The sales department landed another big order?" The company's sales department was always very capable; it wasn't surprising they'd land another large order. Why bother reporting it?

"Firstly, good news in that regard." Ryan quickly shook his head. "Do you remember two months ago when you suggested finding recent graduates from prestigious universities for internships?"

Lu Zhenxuan slightly pursed his lips. "Did you find them all?"

"Yes!" Ryan's eyes immediately lit up. "Not only did we find replacements, but we also found a genius accountant! With her, the finance department is like a tiger with wings!"

"Her?" Lu Zhenxuan raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, her," Ryan nodded and continued, "Xiao Zhuo is very capable. In just half a month, she reorganized our company's accounts and designed a simple accounting management system to work with the original system, increasing efficiency. In addition, she set up a hidden code mechanism in the system; if anyone tries to tamper with it, the computer will alert the department head—that is, me." He smiled, pointing to himself, a satisfied look on his face. "Xiao Zhuo is not only good at accounting, but she also saves me a lot of potential trouble!"

Lu Zhenxuan listened quietly to Ryan's words, seeing the conviction on his usually unyielding assistant's face, a thoughtful glint flashed in his previously mocking eyes.

"May I ask where you found this exceptionally capable Xiao Zhuo?"

"She's a Harvard Business School student on a full scholarship, majoring in finance and minoring in accounting and business administration. She'll graduate next year," Ryan answered carefully. This time, he had brought in several capable assistants, adding fresh blood to the finance department!

"A Harvard graduate?" Lu Zhenxuan raised an eyebrow. "Was her background investigated as well?"

"The results aren't out yet. She's from the East, and her family is from faraway Asia, so the results will be delayed."

Lu Zhenxuan's eyes flashed with displeasure as he looked directly at Ryan. "How could you entrust the company's accounts to someone whose background is essentially unknown? Are you out of your mind?"

Ryan's face stiffened slightly. "Uh, I've been watching her. I'm present for everything she does. There shouldn't be any problems."

A mocking smile played on Lu Zhenxuan's lips as he looked at his usually meticulous, shrewd, and capable assistant. He couldn't believe that he could be so careless and negligent.

"CEO?" Ryan couldn't help but call out, looking at his displeased boss who hadn't spoken for a while.

Lu Zhenxuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Call this Xiao Zhuo to see me. I really want to know just how 'strong' her abilities really are!" Ryan

paused, glancing at his boss with a puzzled look. "Okay, I'll have her come up right away."

Zhuo

Kaishan was busy checking data at her computer when she suddenly received a call from her boss, Ryan, ordering her to go upstairs to the president's office immediately. Although she was somewhat surprised by the order, she still got up without hesitation.

Having worked in the finance department of Dengshi Group for almost a month, she hadn't even met any of the department heads besides her colleagues and her boss, Ryan. Why was she suddenly being asked to see the group president today?

Zhuo Kaishan quickly arrived at the floor where the president's office was located. While still wondering why she had been called there, she was surprised to see her boss already waiting outside the office door.

"Mr. Ryan," she greeted him with a nod, a question arising in her mind.

"Come in with me, the president wants to see you." Ryan glanced at her, then pushed open the door and went inside.

"Okay." Zhuo Kaishan followed without hesitation.

The two entered the office one after the other, and an authoritative voice rang out.

"Ryan, thank you for your 'guidance.' You can go to work now; I'll take over from here on out." A slightly sarcastic voice came from Lu Zhenxuan's mouth, his eyes unceremoniously scrutinizing the girl who had followed Ryan into the office.

His brow furrowed subtly after just one glance.

She was so petite, looking like a minor; it was hard to believe that such a young girl could command the trust of Ryan, a seasoned businessman!

"Yes, President." Sensing her boss's intention to dismiss her, Ryan immediately responded and turned to leave the office.

Zhuo Kaishan stood before her desk, looking at the tall, muscular man with reddish-brown hair sitting in the large leather chair. Knowing he was the president of Dengshi Group, her previously calm heart pounded wildly when her gaze met his deep blue eyes, which seemed to see right through her. A sudden feeling of unease welled up within her.

For the first time in her life, she felt a difficulty breathing. The man before her radiated an invisible yet incredibly powerful aura, seemingly intimidating the surrounding air and giving her a strange, suffocating feeling.

She found it absurd, unable to understand where this invisible threat came from… Could it be that she suddenly became nervous because she saw her boss?!

“Sit down,” Lu Zhenxuan suddenly said, his gaze unwavering, gesturing with his large hand to the chair placed in front of his desk.

“Yes, Mr. President.” Zhuo Kaishan’s eyes flickered slightly, and she sat down without hesitation.

“Very good, quite obedient.” At closer range, Lu Zhenxuan’s gaze continued to move across her face and body, his praise carrying a hint of nonchalance.

Zhuo Kaishan increasingly felt the “trouble” brought on by his gaze. Her usually dulled senses began to vaguely feel as if she had become a piece of meat placed on a chopping board, subject to judgment and a decision on how much to chop her into!

Using willpower to shake off her discomfort, she forced herself to speak, "I am Zhuo Kaishan. Mr. President, you summoned me here. Is there anything you wish to discuss?"

Lu Zhenxuan's eyebrows twitched slightly, a mysterious light flashing in his eyes. He smiled and asked, "Are you an adult?"

This completely unexpected question left Zhuo Kaishan stunned for a moment before she answered with a bewildered look, "Reporting to the President, I am over twenty years old. By Eastern standards, of course I am an adult."

"You're graduating from university at just twenty? So you're a genius!" Lu Zhenxuan stared sharply at her face and said slowly, "Our group has never been fortunate enough to find an employee as young and outstanding as you!"

Zhuo Kaishan's eyes remained bewildered, and there was no excitement or pride on her face as if she had been praised. She replied calmly, "Mr. President, you flatter me. People who can get into Harvard are all capable and extremely intelligent. There are countless people with my qualifications. My abilities don't even qualify me as a 'genius.'" "

So humble? Are you saying this on purpose for me to hear?" Lu Zhenxuan narrowed his eyes, his tone mocking.

"I'm just telling the truth." Zhuo Kaishan looked back at him, puzzled, feeling that his tone was deliberately trying to cause her trouble, but she couldn't be sure.

Lu Zhenxuan continued to stare at her, his gaze carefully scanning her small face, observing any subtle changes.

This Zhuo Kaishan was very calm and reserved, her young face displaying a mature and scholarly expression, and an detached air that made everything that happened unrelated to her, which was quite amusing.

Even though he rarely interacted with girls her age, he knew that it was rare for a twenty-year-old girl to be so composed, and this made Zhuo Kaishan seem special and different in his eyes, arousing his desire to explore her further.

In addition, after carefully examining her, he found that her slender figure had a very delicate and elegant face, full of a strong scholarly air; looking at her, probably no one would doubt that she wasn't a student!

A strange light shone in Lu Zhenxuan's eyes. The more he looked at Zhuo Kaishan, the more interested he became, a feeling reminiscent of years ago when he boldly decided to join the ranks of oil well drilling, filled with excitement.

"Ryan has repeatedly praised your work ability to me, saying that you not only share his workload but also strengthened the security measures of the company's accounting system. That's why I wanted to get to know such an excellent employee," Lu Zhenxuan quoted Ryan, his gaze towards Zhuo Kaishan burning with warmth.

Just being responsible, is that enough to be an "excellent" employee? Zhuo Kaishan stared at him, utterly puzzled.

"What I did was very normal, nothing special. Regarding the system's security features, the previous person in charge probably forgot to activate the mechanism due to a momentary oversight. I simply made some minor modifications and enhanced the functionality; it wasn't anything too difficult," she explained frankly, still not understanding why the president had specifically sought her out.

"Young, outstanding, exceptionally intelligent, and humble... Ms. Zhuo, I find my interest in you growing stronger every day." Lu Zhenxuan's tone was complex, his eyes burning with increasing intensity.

"Interest in me?" Zhuo Kaishan was taken aback, confusion in her eyes. "Mr. President, I don't quite understand what you mean. Do you mean interest in my work abilities?"

A playful glint flashed in Lu Zhenxuan's eyes. He slightly curled his lips, not answering her question, but instead asking something else, "You like working in the finance department?"

"Of course," Zhuo Kaishan nodded. "I've always been very interested in math, and I majored in finance in school. I feel quite lucky to have found a job that matches my interests and has a decent salary before graduation." As she spoke, a satisfied smile appeared on her lips.

"The salary is suitable?" Lu Zhenxuan raised an eyebrow. "Are you short of money?"

"Yes," Zhuo Kaishan nodded honestly.

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Zhenxuan's eyes. "Is the allowance your parents give you not enough?" he asked casually.

Is someone who is short of money suitable for a job that handles large sums of money? Has Rise hired another employee who might become a mole in the future?

"It's for living expenses," Zhuo Kaishan didn't hide her situation. "I'm not a fairy. After the scholarship pays for tuition, I still need to eat and have a place to live. If my part-time job doesn't pay enough, I have to tighten my belt, and that feeling is not pleasant!" She spoke with feeling, recalling several "painful experiences" she had had in the past few years.

Lu Zhenxuan had just suspected she was deliberately saying this to gain sympathy, but after meeting her calm and unwavering gaze, he realized she was simply stating a fact and had no intention of using it to elicit sympathy.

He found her peculiar personality even more unbelievable—could she remain calm and composed no matter what happened around her?

"Your parents didn't support your living expenses while studying in another city?" He hadn't expected her to be so capable, a formidable figure who received a full scholarship.

"No," Zhuo Kaishan shook her head. "My stepfather stopped paying my allowance after I came of age."

"So heartless?" Lu Zhenxuan commented casually, then asked, "Studying in another city and having to work to earn a living must be tough, right?"

"You get used to it," Zhuo Kaishan replied calmly. "Once I graduate next year and find a suitable job, I can finally settle down."

"You're quite optimistic." Lu Zhenxuan's tone was mocking. He scrutinized her for a while, then suddenly stood up from his chair, walked around the desk to her, and leaned down abruptly, his handsome face close to hers. His

masculine aura was overwhelming, and Zhuo Kaishan was slightly startled, blinking repeatedly before finally managing to utter, "Mr....Mr. President?" Was he having poor eyesight looking at her so closely?

Lu Zhenxuan scrutinized her meticulously before asking, "Your features have a very Eastern feel. What country are you from?"

The powerful aura emanating from his overly close face sent a shiver down Zhuo Kaishan's spine. Without thinking, she answered directly, "Taiwan."

Lu Zhenxuan's eyes lit up, a look of satisfaction on his face.

She was indeed from the place he had guessed.

He suddenly reached out and touched her face with amusement, then straightened up and began pacing around her chair, his gaze still fixed on her.

"I'm also from Taiwan," he suddenly said in Chinese.

Zhuo Kaishan was startled by his face-touching gesture, but his next words stunned her even more.

"You...from Taiwan?" No way?! He looked like a typical "foreigner"!

"My father was Taiwanese. He passed away when I was fifteen, and that's when I left Taiwan for America. I look like my mother." Lu Zhenxuan looked at her expression with amusement, noticing her doubt.

"I see." Zhuo Kaishan suddenly understood, her mood instantly returning to normal.

"Interesting." Lu Zhenxuan was amazed by her quick recovery. He stopped in front of her, looking down at the petite woman sitting in the chair. "Nothing can scare you, can it?" he asked, seemingly to himself.

Her eyes flickered, and Zhuo Kaishan asked, puzzled, "I don't understand what Mr. President wants to ask."

People always said she had a sharp mind, but this Mr. President, who had seemed to be taking her breath away since their first meeting, spoke as if hiding many mysteries, which she couldn't unravel, let alone answer.

"Such a peculiar personality is quite a challenge for a man," Lu Zhenxuan murmured, a hint of eagerness in his eyes.

He'd recently found his days somewhat boring and wanted to find something interesting to pass the time, but unexpectedly, a potential partner had come knocking on his door.

He had never encountered a woman who could face him with such calm and composure, treating him like an ordinary person—he knew very well he was no ordinary passerby—Zhuo Kaishan's "indifference" and "ignorance" of him deeply surprised him, and his curiosity soared.

He always knew he wasn't bad-looking and certainly attracted women's attention easily. His tall, imposing physique often drew surprised glances from women meeting him for the first time. Yet this woman seemed completely oblivious, her eyes never even blinking at his appearance or physique; it was truly "admirable"!

Driven by male pride and boredom, he felt he should thoroughly investigate this Miss Zhuo. Besides, he really wanted to know what could possibly affect her seemingly unshakeable nature! The

CEO was saying something incomprehensible again.

Zhuo Kaishan stared wide-eyed, a hint of doubt in her eyes as she looked into Lu Zhenxuan's deep blue eyes, which remained fixed on her. She couldn't understand his silent stare… The slight agitation that had just risen within her was immediately suppressed.

In truth, Zhuo Kaishan wasn't truly immune to Lu Zhenxuan's gaze. For the first time in her life, she experienced what it meant to be "stared at by the opposite sex" under his gaze—a sharp, almost piercing gaze that sent strange waves of hot and cold sensations through her body, the reason for which she had no idea.

Coupled with his constant utterances of odd remarks, it was all the more unbearable.

This CEO was truly the most difficult employer she had ever "communicated" with.

She desperately wished he would stop staring at her like that…

"For someone meeting their boss for the first time, you're remarkably calm, seemingly without a care in the world. Why?" Having finally had his fill of staring, Lu Zhenxuan took two steps back, leaning back against his desk, his eyes still fixed on her.

"Worried?" Zhuo Kaishan asked doubtfully. "What should I be worried about?"

Lu Zhenxuan smiled knowingly. "Worried about offending the boss and getting fired. After all, you're just a part-time worker."

Zhuo Kaishan thought for a moment, then calmly replied, "If that happens, I have nothing to say. I'll just have to find another job." However, finding another job where she could utilize her skills wouldn't be easy.

"You're still not nervous at all!" Lu Zhenxuan couldn't help but tease her, hearing her unperturbed answer.

Zhuo Kaishan's doubt deepened. "Is being nervous useful? If the boss really wants to fire me, can being nervous change the outcome?"

"That's quite a rational answer!" Lu Zhenxuan suddenly burst into laughter. "Zhuo Kaishan, you truly are a formidable challenge. You've completely ignited my competitive spirit." He looked deeply into her eyes. "Do you know you're the first woman I've met who doesn't have 'feelings' for me?" "I wonder if I'd be less bored with you around?"

After hearing his words, Zhuo Kaishan looked bewildered. "Mr. President, what are we discussing right now? I'm a little confused... What you just said seemed like you were challenging me..."

Lu Zhenxuan's gaze remained unblinking as he spoke domineeringly, "What if I said your personality has sparked my strong interest in you, and I intend to keep you by my side to relieve my boredom? What do you think?"

Zhuo Kaishan was taken aback. "Interest? You mean interest in my numerical abilities?"

"No." Lu Zhenxuan slowly shook his head, giving her a sly smile. "It's a man's interest in a woman."

"Huh?!" Zhuo Kaishan's expression was slightly surprised. "You have a romantic interest in me?" Shouldn't a boss only be interested in an employee's abilities? How did it come to the topic of romance?!

"Currently, yes." Lu Zhenxuan's gaze swept over her face. "But if you ever bore me, I won't hesitate to fire you!" His arrogant tone concealed a hint of ruthlessness.

Hearing his words, Zhuo Kaishan vaguely understood, yet remained somewhat confused. "Does the president mean that if I want to keep my job, I have to keep you 'interested'?" But what exactly was this "interest" he was referring to?

"I was the one who made the request, so even if I don't need you anymore, I won't let you lose your job," Lu Zhenxuan assured her.

"What exactly do you want me to do?" His assurance only confused Zhuo Kaishan, her initial understanding turning into bewilderment. "I don't believe I'm that stupid, but I just don't understand what you're saying!"

Seeing her confused and bewildered eyes, Lu Zhenxuan shrugged. "Go back to work! You'll understand eventually."

Not knowing how to voice her doubts, Zhuo Kaishan blinked, then obediently rose from her chair and, under his gaze, walked out of the CEO's office, filled with suspicion.

She had never encountered such a strange situation before, let alone one where the man who created it had affected her, causing drastic changes in her mind and body, and even disrupting her usually calm demeanor.

Perhaps she should just take the president's ambiguous words as a joke...

Chapter Three.

Zhuo Kaishan had always taken Lu Zhenxuan's words to her that day as casual conversation or some kind of special employee test, until half a month later when Jun issued a personnel order transferring her from the finance department to the president's office. Only then did she realize he wasn't joking.

This unusual job transfer brought Zhuo Kaishan's doubts to their peak, and on the day she moved into the president's office, she had a detailed discussion with Lu Zhenxuan, who had personally issued the personnel order.

"What are the responsibilities of the president's personal secretary?" She had always thought that her future work would be inseparable from finance, so she had neither experience nor any understanding of the duties of a "secretary. "

Sitting opposite the newly added desk and chairs, on the sofa chair specially set up for receiving guests, Lu Zhenxuan looked at the new secretary sitting behind the desk who was asking him questions with a gleam of admiration.

"Do you remember what I said to you that day?" he asked in a leisurely tone.

Zhuo Kaishan nodded quickly. Her memory had always been very good, and she hadn't forgotten a single word he had said that day. She simply didn't understand the meaning of some of his words.

"Based on my 'observation' of you lately, your work ability is indeed quite good, and Ryan wasn't exaggerating." Lu Zhenxuan leaned back in his chair, his gaze lingering on her face, his tone gentle. "Plus, I'm personally interested in you, so I've decided to transfer you to my side as my personal secretary to see if you can bring some fun to my boring days."

Why did she have a feeling that the "fun" he spoke of wasn't what it literally meant? Zhuo Kaishan's eyes revealed a hint of confusion.

"So what exactly should I do as a personal secretary? Arrange your schedule?" That was the only thing she knew a secretary was supposed to do.

Lu Zhenxuan shook his head. "My schedule is arranged by someone else. I want you to take over my personal 'ledger' to prevent you from feeling too bored. It's entertainment for you to pass the time. And to ensure my days aren't boring, you have to be by my side at all times, no matter where I go." A hint of ambiguity flickered in his gaze as he looked at her. "As for the rest... I'll decide based on my mood."

Zhuo Kaishan tried hard to understand his "explanation," but found herself still only vaguely aware.

"Wouldn't this be considered 'abuse of public resources'?" The thought suddenly popped into her head, causing her to murmur unconsciously.

"You're my employee, so you should be 'used' by me!" Lu Zhenxuan glared at her, his domineering nature blatantly obvious.

"Given my current status as a student, how can I possibly serve as your full-time personal secretary?" Zhuo Kaishan questioned, her usually orderly and logical mind now muddled by his description of the job.

If he needed a "full-time" secretary, he shouldn't have hired a student, because their schedules would definitely clash.

"How many days a week do you have classes?" Lu Zhenxuan ignored her question and asked directly.

"I only need to go to school two days a week, but that still doesn't meet your requirements," Zhuo Kaishan answered.

For some reason, the way he looked at her now made her suddenly less willing to be his personal secretary…

“Whether I meet the requirements or not is up to me to decide,” Lu Zhenxuan replied without even frowning. “Give me your class schedule, and I’ll arrange how you should ‘accompany’ me.” He raised an eyebrow slightly. “Don’t worry, although I’ve never officially owned a ‘pet,’ that doesn’t mean I don’t know how!”

“Pet?” Zhuo Kaishan stared at him, wide-eyed. Weren’t they discussing her job duties? When did the topic turn to pets? “The CEO wants to own a pet?”

Never before had she felt that “communication” with someone was so difficult, yet she couldn’t understand three or four out of ten sentences this man said—it was truly frustrating!

Strange, she had never experienced such communication breakdowns with anyone before…

Lu Zhenxuan stared at her increasingly troubled face, suddenly realizing something—after all their conversation, she still hadn’t understood the meaning behind his words, nor did she understand the true nature of the so-called “personal secretary” job!

Was he being too subtle? Or…

Thinking of this, Lu Zhenxuan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Tsk! He, Lu Zhenxuan, was known in Boston's social circles for his rude way of speaking, and he didn't have a single cell of subtlety in his bones. So it wasn't that he was too subtle in his speech, but rather that his new secretary was simply too dense!

"I do intend to get a pet, and that pet refers to you, Zhuo Kaishan!" he said bluntly.

Surely she understood what he meant now?

"I… a pet?!" Zhuo Kaishan's eyes widened in shock, her delicate eyebrows furrowing in thought. She retorted with a reproachful tone, "I am a person, not an animal. I can support myself; I don't need anyone to raise me. Even as your secretary, I'm just receiving a salary and doing my job. Mr. President's analogy is really inappropriate."

Seeing her expression and hearing her reproach, Lu Zhenxuan laughed again, even more certain that she not only had no feelings for the opposite sex, but was also so dense that she was completely oblivious to the ambiguous and metaphorical language between men and women, utterly unable to understand it! It seemed only by being direct could he make her understand what he was saying.

"I'll say it again, listen carefully. Besides being satisfied with your work ability, you as a woman have also piqued my interest. That's why I want you to be my personal secretary. Firstly, to manage my accounts, and secondly, to please me in bed at the right time—that's what my personal secretary is supposed to do. Now you understand, right? You slow-witted little fool!"

Finally understanding his meaning, Zhuo Kaishan stammered, her face flushing crimson. She remained speechless for a long time, feeling as if she were in a terrifying dream.

From childhood, her life had revolved solely around books; this was the first time a man had so openly expressed his physical interest in her. The shock of his words was terrifying, yet it also stirred a strange feeling within her, a peculiar mix of tension and excitement…

“I didn’t say I was planning to murder you, why are you so scared?” Lu Zhenxuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure in his gaze as he observed her rapidly changing expressions. His tone was laced with a touch of rage.

However—he was actually somewhat pleased that he had finally managed to “frighten” her.

Now, let’s see how she maintains her composure!

Lu Zhenxuan’s words brought Zhuo Kaishan back to her senses. Her furrowed brows betrayed her reproach, and she managed to utter a few words.

"Mr. President's words are shocking! Don't I have the autonomy to decide whether or not to warm your bed, given your 'plans'?"

Due to her upbringing, she had never dated a man and knew absolutely nothing about sex. However, it wouldn't be accurate to say she had no curiosity whatsoever.

She had once curiously researched it, but she couldn't understand what was so interesting about a man and woman lying naked in bed "rolling around," so she gave up.

Years had passed, and she didn't think knowing those things would change her, but today she encountered a man who intended to "take it without asking," wanting her to warm his bed! "

I won't easily let go of a target I've set my sights on," Lu Zhenxuan stared at her, his tone calm and collected. It was as if his decision to "forcefully take" her was perfectly justified. "However, if you don't perform well and ultimately bore me, I'll set you free and let you return to the finance department."

"You're making all the decisions, deciding my 'fate'? Wouldn't that be a huge loss for me?" Zhuo Kaishan, with her practical mind, quickly analyzed the pros and cons of his words, completely forgetting that her protest wasn't about who made the decision.

"There's a reward for spending time with me. I won't mistreat you." A smug smile played on his lips as he spoke bluntly.

"Your so-called companionship is just using me as a source of amusement." Zhuo Kaishan found herself increasingly understanding the implied meaning in his words, and her focused thinking completely ignored his mention of reward.

"That's right." Lu Zhenxuan nodded, a hint of savage domineering in his expression. "Since you're the one who sparked my interest in you, you have to be responsible for resolving my 'doubts.' If you're thinking about how to reject me, forget it. I'm used to being domineering and extremely self-centered, so I can't accept rejection. If you don't want to provoke me, you'd better not utter the word 'rejection.'"

Hearing his unyielding, firm voice, Zhuo Kaishan met his domineering gaze, deep in thought.

She should have berated him for his decision to pay her and treat her like a plaything, but somehow, she wasn't angry. Instead, a rebellious thought popped into her head—

after all, this experience was so "unique," perhaps she should obediently comply and experience the pleasures of intimacy firsthand… Besides, judging from the CEO's expression, he had no intention of giving up.

She blinked and asked him, "Is this your ultimatum? Don't you think you're being too domineering?"

"Not at all for someone like me," Lu Zhenxuan replied arrogantly, unconcerned by her somewhat critical question.

Zhuo Kaishan looked at him for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, I'm willing to be your personal secretary." She was also willing to be with him anyway. "

You finally stopped being so stupid!" A look of satisfaction flashed in Lu Zhenxuan's eyes, and his previously domineering voice quickly changed to a calm, teasing tone.

Zhuo Kaishan frowned, protesting his inappropriate comment. "I have a question I don't quite understand. Can you give me an answer?"

Lu Zhenxuan shrugged. "Tell me."

"I know my looks are only considered pretty, not beautiful. Why would a man like you, who has everything, be interested in a woman who isn't particularly attractive? I'm pretty sure I'll bore you to death in no time. After all, my interests are reading and doing math, not playing games." Zhuo Kaishan carefully asked the question that had been nagging at her, and for the first time, she was curious about a man's thoughts.

Lu Zhenxuan looked at Zhuo Kaishan's face, which wasn't just pretty as she described, and realized she had no idea that others saw her as actually quite elegant and refined.

"Is this what you wanted to know?" He smirked. "I can see your face, and I didn't expect you to do anything too great, so we'll just have to wait and see."

Zhuo Kaishan's mind was filled with even bigger questions. "Then how did you decide that I could entertain you? And someone like you, whose interest in others probably won't last long, right?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhenxuan's eyes flashed, and he suddenly leaped up from the sofa, striding towards her.

"You're right. I obviously overlooked something important—I should first prove my strong interest in you with actions, and also test our compatibility!"

Before she could even ponder the meaning behind his words, Zhuo Kaishan stared blankly at the tall figure approaching her, watching helplessly as he reached out and lifted her from the chair, pulling her into his arms.

She blinked in confusion, "What are you going to do—mmm!"

Before she could finish her question, Lu Zhenxuan's forceful lips swiftly descended, sealing her red lips and unceremoniously tasting their sweetness.

A scorching pressure came from her lips, stunning her and leaving her utterly astonished.

His lips, firm and fiery, attacked and invaded her lips, which she didn't know how to react to, bringing her wave after wave of shock.

So this was what kissing between a man and a woman felt like, full of fire and wonder...

Noticing her stiffness, Lu Zhenxuan pressed down on her lips, his tongue plunging into her mouth, touching her tender tongue... She tried to pull away in horror, but he didn't let up, forcing her to respond and accept, until she was lost in his skillful seduction, dancing with him, their bodies intertwined...

Zhuo Kaishan had initially analyzed his behavior rationally, but slowly, her mind melted away. She found herself surrounded by a flame, her whole body burning with heat, her reason consumed, a strange pleasure numbing her limbs, she even felt a throbbing sensation in her lower abdomen... She trembled slightly.

Having thoroughly explored every intimate corner of her mouth, Lu Zhenxuan slowly released her swollen lips. He looked down at her, and seeing the intoxicated expression on her flushed face, a smug gleam in his eyes, and he smiled with pleasure.

"Looks like I wasn't wrong. Our compatibility is almost perfect!"

The woman in his arms was unexpectedly to his liking, giving him a pleasant surprise; it seemed the days with her wouldn't be boring.

Without time to ponder the meaning behind his words, Zhuo Kaishan nestled in his arms, panting softly, trying to regain her normal breathing. After a long while, she murmured to herself,

"No wonder most people enjoy this kind of thing so much. It turns out there's magic in kissing..."

Just one kiss had such an amazing impact; was he just too amazing, or was she overreacting due to her inexperience?

However, with her mind still in a state of confusion, she couldn't possibly come up with an answer.

"Magic?" Lu Zhenxuan laughed. "Well said! That's the best compliment a man can receive! I didn't expect you to be so quick-witted and have such a strong learning ability!"

Zhuo Kaishan stared wide-eyed at his smug smile, wondering

why he said that. Had she just said anything flattering?

Seeing her expression, Lu Zhenxuan's smile deepened. He reached out and gently stroked her cheek with the back of his hand.

"Besides compatibility, what you said also serves as a great way to relieve my boredom, which is a good thing. However, judging from your lackluster kissing skills, your experience is probably pitifully limited… We can work on that gradually." His tone was low and teasing, his eyes gleaming with desire.

This woman was truly special; he had only taken a small taste and she had already aroused his desire. However, he wasn't a lustful man; he wanted to test her further to see if he could develop her other "abilities," so he wouldn't touch her until he had an urgent need.

Zhuo Kaishan realized she couldn't understand what he was saying again and said in frustration, "Can you speak in words I can understand? Don't use ambiguous language that makes people have to guess what you're saying." She believed her comprehension wasn't bad, but she just couldn't understand his suggestive "riddles," which was truly frustrating.

"Can't understand?" Lu Zhenxuan raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing in his eyes. "Okay, then speak in words you can understand. Remember, you're not allowed to call me 'Mr. President' anymore. My legal name in America is Luke Cade, and my Chinese name is Lu Zhenxuan. You can choose either name to call me. Do you understand?" "

I understand." Zhuo Kaishan nodded blankly.

"Good." Lu Zhenxuan released his arms from her restraints with satisfaction. "I have a meeting coming up, you don't need to come. Just settle in here first!" After giving these instructions, he left the office.

☆☆☆

After serving as Lu Zhenxuan's personal secretary for more than half a month, Zhuo Kaishan really felt like a domesticated pet.

Lu Zhenxuan kept a close watch on her, ordering her to follow him wherever he went—meals, work, meetings, business trips—regardless of her preference.

She actually felt more like a personal attendant.

Fortunately, the "difficult" days weren't entirely without fun; at least the personal ledgers Lu Zhenxuan assigned her to organize were quite enjoyable. Navigating numbers had always been a source of great pleasure for her.

Besides accompanying him and organizing the ledgers, she had also gained a deeper understanding of Lu Zhenxuan as a person over the past two weeks.

He was fiery and domineering, making decisions cleanly and decisively, without any hesitation. She was clear-headed and exceptionally intelligent, and disliked people who were hesitant and indecisive—this was the conclusion she had drawn after attending several meetings he chaired.

Therefore, even though some magazines criticized Lu Zhenxuan, who had dropped out of university to focus on oil drilling and unexpectedly became rich overnight, claiming it was just luck and that he was actually a dull and uncultured man, she didn't care.

During this time, the two of them were inseparable. She observed that although Lu Zhenxuan appeared rough and domineering on the surface, and sometimes swore, he was actually meticulous, observant, and spoke with substance and insight. Even without a university degree, his knowledge and learning were comparable to that of a business professor.

A tycoon with multiple companies was indeed no simple character.

His biggest flaw was his complete lack of patience and his utter aversion to working with numbers, which was why he insisted on taking over and organizing his personal accounts.

This shows that his confidence in his "accountant" skills is questionable...

"I saw you hiding in the corner, lost in thought, from afar. What life philosophy are you contemplating?"

A filtered male voice interrupted Zhuo Kaishan's thoughts. She looked up at the person who had arrived and found that her "former" boss, Ryan, had appeared in front of her at some point. His words reminded her that she was currently at a banquet.

"Mr. Ryan..." Uh, she had actually spaced out at such an important occasion. She wondered if the boss who had made her stand here had noticed her inappropriate behavior?

Ryan smiled at his former subordinate, who had been taken over by the boss for personal use. "Little Zhuo... Oh, I forgot that I should call you Secretary Zhuo now. You look so charming tonight, completely different from your usual self!"

Zhuo Kaishan, who had come with Lu Zhenxuan tonight, was wearing a light purple silk dress. The elegant color and exquisite tailoring not only highlighted her fair skin but also accentuated her pure, elegant, and fresh appearance. Her outstanding temperament attracted the covetous gazes of many men at the banquet. If she hadn't been holding onto Lu Zhenxuan's arm as she entered the venue, those men who were interested in her would have already rushed over to chat her up, instead of leaving her standing alone in a corner, lost in thought.

"Really?" Ryan's praise made Zhuo Kaishan feel very uncomfortable. She blinked repeatedly and asked in a hesitant tone, "Will I look strange in this dress?" Seeing Ryan shake his head, she smiled at him, "If I do look different, it's probably because I'm not wearing glasses." She was slightly nearsighted and wore glasses for work, but avoided wearing them on ordinary days.

Besides, Lu Zhenxuan had chosen the dress for her tonight, so if it looked good, it was because of his good taste.

She didn't mind wearing appropriate clothing for work, but the high heels she wore to match the dress were a real challenge for her. This was the first time she had worn such formal high heels, and thankfully the heels weren't too high, otherwise she would have definitely fallen and gotten a bruised face.

"It's definitely not because of the glasses." Ryan examined Zhuo Kaishan's made-up face closely, only then belatedly realizing that her appearance was anything but ordinary, far surpassing the level of "delicate beauty."

It seemed the boss's eye was indeed sharp, able to see the true beauty of a woman he hadn't even noticed…

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