Chapter 14: The Scumbag's Bottom Line

As soon as these words were spoken, the room was shocked.

Especially Tong Yue, whose pupils dilated in shock.

Lu Sheng's naked, scrutinizing gaze fell upon Tong Yue, and Tong Yue's heart trembled instantly.

"... You... how did you know?" Tong Yue gritted her teeth, asking while suppressing her anger.

Shen Huai spoke with a beaming smile: "You circled the date on the calendar on your desk; it would be hard not to see it."

The more awkward you are, the happier I am.

Shen Huai's subtle, petty schemes naturally could not escape Tong Yue's eyes.

She knew full well that this was Shen Huai's revenge on her.

But at this very moment, this meeting report was extremely important to her, and she absolutely could not let the nonsense Shen Huai stirred up affect her performance.

Tong Yue took a deep breath, trying her best to calm her expression, and under Lu Sheng's probing gaze, her tone returned to composure: "There is still someone sitting next to Director Lu; did you buy one for them?"

"Yes, I have already bought it."

Shen Huai took the last cup of coffee from the bag and respectfully handed it with both hands to a woman wearing a black mask sitting next to Director Lu.

"Hello, I am Shen Huai, a newcomer to the Public Relations Department Planning Group. I just started today, please guide me."

"I am not quite sure of your preferences, Team Leader Lin, but I have heard that colleagues in the Artist Management Department are very attentive to body management and are very strict with calorie control, so I took the liberty of buying an iced Americano."

"If it is not a flavor you like, you can tell me, and I can go buy another one."

After Shen Huai finished speaking, his gaze fell lightly onto the woman's face.

He had noticed this woman the moment he entered the room.

A head of jet-black, supple, large wavy hair neutralized the ruggedness of the black suit she was wearing.

The whole person looked cold, glamorous, and noble.

On her swan-like neck with perfect curves, she wore a delicate chain necklace.

The button at the neckline was left undone, revealing a hint of fair skin and a touch of spring scenery.

Even though from beginning to end.

The black mask on this woman's face covered nearly two-thirds of her face.

Only a pair of charming, alluring eyes were revealed.

But just looking at this exceptional temperament, she was not at all inferior to any star on television.

Even sitting quietly without speaking, one could feel the cold glamour radiating from her that could not be ignored.

While Shen Huai was secretly maneuvering between Lu Sheng, Tong Yue, and the others.

The woman had been watching the show the entire time, arms crossed, without saying a word.

In his heart, Shen Huai had a three-word preliminary assessment of this person—

Not to be trifled with.

The woman took the iced Americano, her beautiful almond eyes slightly upturned: "Thank you."

After speaking, she turned her gaze to Tong Yue, her smiling eyes curved: "Team Leader Tong is very lucky; this new assistant of yours is so good at reading the situation, he is indeed a very good seedling."

Upon hearing this, Tong Yue gritted her teeth, her mouth pressed into a thin line.

This Lin Yeman was always good at being sarcastic.

Because their businesses overlapped, their Planning Group often collaborated with the Artist Management Department.

If Tong Yue was a sharp steel blade.

Then Lin Yeman was a thorny vine whip.

Tong Yue was a super invincible straight-shooter who never disdained the ways of being smooth and worldly, always speaking directly.

While Lin Yeman was the opposite.

Her smile was charming, yet it hid a knife; her way of speaking was deeply calculating.

Inadvertently, she would draw others into her logic and have them firmly in her grasp.

It could be called a gentle blade that kills with every strike.

When the two of them were together, it was always like needle points against wheat awns, unable to see eye to eye.

"I have had a bit of a cold these past two days, so I am wearing a mask; I hope everyone doesn't mind."

Lin Yeman apologized, her eyes sweeping lightly over Shen Huai.

Being looked at by Lin Yeman like this, Shen Huai's heart tightened for no reason.

This gaze, why did it always feel so familiar? "Since you have a cold, Team Leader Lin, you should talk less," Tong Yue's expression darkened.

As the director, Lu Sheng naturally saw through the undercurrents in the company clearly.

"Shen Huai, there is nothing for you here anymore, you go out first," Lu Sheng squinted her beautiful eyes and ordered, seemingly casually.

As long as Shen Huai was here, her attention would always be involuntarily attracted to him.

Looking at that face.

In Lu Sheng's mind, she would always uncontrollably recall those romantic scenes from the past.

It was truly... difficult to concentrate. "Alright."

Shen Huai understood, stood up, and intended to walk out.

"Wait a moment."

Tong Yue looked at Lu Sheng and suddenly spoke, "Director, the preparation time for the press conference is tight, and I am already short-handed; letting Shen Huai listen in will also help him assist me, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng could not help but frown slightly.

"But he is only a newcomer; having you let him join the project team for this press conference immediately is probably too fast."

"Is it fast?" Tong Yue looked at Shen Huai meaningfully, "I think he is quite confident in himself too. Shen Huai, what do you think yourself?"

Tong Yue calmly turned the topic to him.

"But..."

Lu Sheng wanted to say something more, but Lin Yeman, who was to the side, chuckled and spoke up: "Director Lu, I don't think this is a bad thing."

"Just based on how flawlessly he handled a small task like buying coffee, I also think this newcomer is quite extraordinary."

"If Shen Huai really runs into any trouble later on and Team Leader Tong finds him unsatisfactory, you are more than welcome to transfer him to our Artist Management Department; we welcome him at any time."

Lin Yeman's gaze fell lightly onto Shen Huai, a trace of deep meaning rippling from the corners of her eyes.

Being poached right in front of her face, Tong Yue's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"That's enough, both of you stop it."

Lu Sheng rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache, "Since they both want you to stay, then you stay."

The heart that Shen Huai had just been holding in suspense now died completely.

At the mere thought of having to stay in the room with Lu Sheng and Tong Yue for an entire afternoon, he broke out in a cold sweat.

Although Shen Huai had never taken a break from changing girlfriends.

He had one absolute bottom line—

That was that his girlfriends must absolutely never know each other.

It was just like changing clothes; one must never let them be tainted by the scent of the previous person.

Otherwise, it would absolutely lead to a whole host of troubles.

Shen Huai cast a furtive glance at Tong Yue beside him and Lu Sheng opposite him.

Fortunately.

It seemed that these two did not know that they once shared a common identity.

Of course, he must absolutely never let them find out.

Otherwise, he feared his own life would be in jeopardy.

Shen Huai sat down next to Wan Dequan with a heart as dead as ashes.

Tong Yue walked onto the stage and began her report.

Shen Huai was listening half-heartedly when he suddenly felt a scorching gaze coming from diagonally opposite, and he abruptly looked up.

He saw Lin Yeman looking at him playfully, her charming eyes seeming to see right through him.

Shen Huai felt a bit unnerved by the staring.

Why was this woman staring at him the whole time? Shen Huai admitted that he was incredibly handsome.

But this Team Leader Lin... was being a bit too blatant, wasn't she?

Shen Huai coughed lightly in embarrassment and turned his whole body to the side.

He forced his heart to ignore that gaze.

Watching Shen Huai's awkward posture, Lin Yeman couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Team Leader Lin, what are you laughing at? Is my proposal that funny?" Tong Yue finally couldn't hold it in anymore.

She wasn't blind.

She had been standing on stage speaking for a long time, yet Lin Yeman hadn't looked at her once the entire time, instead staring at Shen Huai non-stop.

Shen Huai was her Assistant, what was she looking at him for!

Upon hearing this, Lin Yeman looked at Tong Yue with a slightly provocative gaze, her face still wearing a smile: "Why must Team Leader Tong be so sensitive? Are you that unconfident in your own proposal?"

Tong Yue was absolutely furious: "I think you're the one shifting the blame; don't think I don't know your little intentions."

"Your Artist Management Department wants to poach anyone you see who is handsome or beautiful. You've been staring at Shen Huai for so long, your intentions are written all over your face!"

Hearing this.

Lu Sheng sat in the middle, one hand slightly supporting her cheek, her gaze sharp: "Yeman, are you... very interested in Shen Huai?"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The hand Shen Huai was using to take notes suddenly trembled.

A crack of shock appeared on his calm face.

(End of chapter)