Chapter 1483: Already Have Someone I Like

Wang Sinian could feel that Xu Xiaoxiao was gritting her teeth.

Her words even carried a hint of intimidation.

Hearing it made Wang Sinian shiver involuntarily.

The director, however, did not pick up on Xu Xiaoxiao's intimidation; he only assumed that because Xu Xiaoxiao was facing a handsome man, she was a bit "shy."

But since everyone would be colleagues from now on, there was no need for that.

After thinking it over, the director asked Wang Sinian to stay behind to chat with everyone for a while so they could get to know each other better.

As for him and Elder Wang, they went to his office to drink some tea.

Once the leader left, Wang Sinian was enthusiastically surrounded by the other teachers.

Among them, the older woman wearing glasses asked right away: "Xiao Wang, do you have a girlfriend?"

This question... it sounded familiar to Xu Xiaoxiao.

When she first arrived, she hadn't been asked similar questions any less.

Now, it was Wang Sinian's turn!

Xu Xiaoxiao glanced at Wang Sinian and began to gloat.

Wang Sinian looked very calm and said with a smile: "I already have someone I like, but that person doesn't like me back."

"Ah, you're so outstanding, yet you're suffering from unrequited love?!"

Wang Sinian scratched the back of his head and said somewhat shyly: "I'm not that outstanding."

"Goodness, stop being so modest. If someone with your physical appearance isn't outstanding, then there truly is no one who is. Besides, the person who doesn't like you must have incredibly high standards."

Everyone began to discuss it animatedly and let their imaginations run wild.

Faced with everyone's speculation, Wang Sinian neither confirmed nor denied it, simply maintaining a smile.

Then...

He noticed the person beside him staring straight at him.

Wang Sinian turned his head to look and met Xu Xiaoxiao's gaze.

"What, do you want to help me introduce a girlfriend too?"

Xu Xiaoxiao gave a light huff and said: "I have no desire to push a good girl into a pit of fire, and besides..."

She paused for a moment before continuing to ask: "Does your sweetheart really exist?"

Wang Sinian still neither confirmed nor denied it.

He just smiled and said: "Guess."

This ambiguous attitude actually answered Xu Xiaoxiao's question.

Xu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that this man was truly cunning; with one equivocal question, he had resolved his predicament.

If... she had been able to think of such a method back then, she could have avoided a lot of trouble.

In this instant, the emotions in Xu Xiaoxiao's heart were somewhat complex.

She despised Wang Sinian, yet she had to admit that this guy was quick-witted.

And also...

Working together was unavoidable.

But Xu Xiaoxiao could shorten that time!

In order to let Wang Sinian have some mental preparation, Xu Xiaoxiao said: "My requirements are very strict. If you can't handle it, you should quit this game as soon as possible."

Wang Sinian looked at Xu Xiaoxiao with amusement and said: "I'm the type of person who can't stand being provoked."

"What does that mean?"

"Want me to quit? Impossible. Why don't you beg for mercy instead?"

Let her beg for mercy?

Ha!

How ignorant of death could he be to actually say such a thing!

Xu Xiaoxiao sneered, and once the smile faded, she said: "You will regret saying those words today!"

After saying this, Xu Xiaoxiao stopped paying attention to Wang Sinian and turned to do her own work.

Wang Sinian didn't take Xu Xiaoxiao's harsh words to heart at all.

However, while chatting with others, Wang Sinian would secretly glance at Xu Xiaoxiao.

He discovered that when this woman worked, she was extremely serious.

That seriousness gave Xu Xiaoxiao a different kind of charm.

It was also at this moment that Wang Sinian understood a little why his grandfather would heap praise on a young girl...

Xu Xiaoxiao did not know that her image in Wang Sinian's heart had already quietly changed.

Because she had a class in a little while, Xu Xiaoxiao gathered the things she needed and left the office.

And as soon as Xu Xiaoxiao left, Wang Sinian felt that the surroundings were nothing but noise.

That clamor made him not want to stay for even a second longer.

But Wang Sinian did not show any sign of impatience; instead, he exchanged a few more polite pleasantries with everyone before leaving.

Yet even though Wang Sinian was gone, the discussion about him continued:

"This young man is not only handsome, but also very polite. It's so rare!"

"Yes, he's also very good at listening. Everything we said just now, he took it all in!"

"Sigh, what a pity. He already has someone he likes, otherwise it would be great to introduce him to my cousin!"

"Even if you don't introduce him to your cousin, it would be nice to set him up with Xiao Xiao."

Hmm...

This last sentence left the others silent for a moment.

The next instant, everyone started discussing again how likely it was for Xu Xiaoxiao and Wang Sinian to get together.

And after some deliberation, everyone unanimously agreed: the possibility was very high!

Although Wang Sinian had someone he liked, he was about to spend every day and night with Xu Xiaoxiao.

With such a talented man and beautiful woman, it would be strange if nothing ambiguous happened!

However...

When Wang Sinian officially became Xu Xiaoxiao's assistant, everyone realized... they had overthought it!

That Xu Xiaoxiao didn't even see Wang Sinian as a man at all!

Between her and him, there was only cold, professional communication.

The content of their conversations had absolutely nothing to do with romance.

Moreover, Xu Xiaoxiao was extremely strict with Wang Sinian; if he didn't meet her expectations, she would mock and ridicule him.

Xu Xiaoxiao's mockery and ridicule had a lingering effect.

Even just overhearing it, one would feel stung and awkward.

Not to mention the person involved, Wang Sinian.

Someone happened to bump into Wang Sinian in an empty place, wearing a heartbroken expression.

Sigh, he really was pitiful.

That pregnant female colleague of Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't bear to watch anymore.

Because she had a good personal relationship with Xu Xiaoxiao, she took the opportunity while they were alone to offer some advice: "Didn't the director tell you to be a bit more enthusiastic toward the new colleague? Since you agreed, you should keep your word."

"Am I not enthusiastic toward Wang Sinian?"

"You only assign him work; how is that enthusiastic?"

Xu Xiaoxiao shrugged and replied: "This is my way of being enthusiastic; if he can't accept it, he can leave."

These words...

Were clearly just being argumentative!

The female colleague looked helpless and asked: "You, you usually get along very well with everyone, so why are you so cold toward Xiao Wang? Ah, could it be..."

The female colleague suddenly thought of something, and then stared at Xu Xiaoxiao with a smile.

That smile on the other person's face... was so strange.

Xu Xiaoxiao asked uncomfortably: "Could it be what?"

"Actually, you have some feelings for Xiao Wang in your heart, but you don't want to express them, so you're using this method to attract him!"

The female colleague felt she had uncovered the truth!

She also hadn't expected that the seemingly wise Xu Xiaoxiao would actually have such a childish side!

And after hearing this "truth," Xu Xiaoxiao closed her eyes.

After opening them, she revealed a ferocious grin: "Don't worry, I will use actual actions to tell you whether I am playing hard to get, or if I really want him to disappear!!!"