After the Strategy Mission Was Exposed, the Childhood Friend Became a Sinister Male Ghost - Chapter 18

The man’s face was handsome, his aura piercingly cold.

Employees on the upper floors crouched secretly by the windows, hiding from the view of those below. Even from a distance, the renowned Crown Prince of the Di family exuded an overwhelming sense of nobility. Someone zoomed in with their phone camera and gasped behind their hand.

This man was devastatingly handsome!

Ling Luo stood beside Lin Zhouci to welcome this distinguished “boss.” Di Yu shot a subtle glance at Ling Luo, the corners of his mouth curling slightly. Ling Luo, however, did not give him a single look.

Since Di Yu was a major client and the heir to the Di family, Lin Zhouci personally attended to him, leading Di Yu through the factory to explain every feature of the new energy vehicles. Di Yu maintained a frosty expression, leading others to mistakenly believe he was being highly critical of the products. In reality, he was secretly admiring Ling Luo as she worked.

Her professional, serious demeanor was adorable; she looked like a little child playing at having a job. Feeling his burning gaze, Ling Luo waited until Lin Zhouci was looking away to shoot Di Yu a warning glare.

Di Yu’s smile widened slightly. This flicker of pleasure led Lin Zhouci to believe he was highly satisfied with the product. As they exited the factory, Lin Zhouci checked his watch and smiled at Di Yu.

“It is still early. Would you care to sit down for a cup of tea, President Di?”

Di Yu’s gaze, filled with suppressed longing, swept over Ling Luo. “Let this Executive Assistant arrange it,” he said indifferently.

Ling Luo’s nerves tightened. Lin Zhouci turned to her and said, “Go and prepare the tea.”

Hiding her displeasure, Ling Luo put on a professional mask. “Certainly.”

She immediately went to prepare high-quality tea leaves and a variety of exquisite snacks. While working, she sent a message to Di Yu: 【We agreed not to expose our relationship in public. Do not break your word!】

Di Yu replied: 【(￣3)(ε￣)】

Ling Luo nearly dropped her phone in shock. Was he demanding a kiss in exchange for his cooperation?

Luo Luo: 【I will kiss you tonight. Not now.】

On the other side, Di Yu stood with one hand in his pocket. The phone looked small in his grip as his long, fair fingers easily typed a reply. Reading her message, he could not help but think of her soft lips. The last time they kissed felt like a long, long time ago. To keep this romance a secret, she was actually resorting to such a cute way of pleading.

Di Yu’s Adam’s apple bobbed.

Di Yu: 【Mwah.jpg】 Di Yu: 【Where are we kissing?】 Ling Luo: 【Bring me a late-night snack, and I will give you a kiss then.】 Di Yu: 【Blushing.jpg】 Di Yu: 【Just thinking about it makes me lose control of myself.】 Di Yu: 【I really wish it were night already.】 Ling Luo: 【.】 Di Yu: 【You look so charming when you work. You easily steal my gaze. I am captivated by you.】 Ling Luo: 【[Vomit.emoji] Gross.】

Di Yu knew when to stop.

Lin Zhouci continued to introduce the company’s situation to Di Yu, hoping to give the “boss” a deeper understanding of Xincheng. If he could secure this connection, it would be equivalent to having a powerful backer, allowing him to establish a firm foothold in the capital.

When they arrived at the reception room, Di Yu’s favorite fruits and snacks were already laid out. A light flashed in his calm black eyes, and his sharp aura softened. He sat down, picked up a washed strawberry, and looked at Ling Luo with a faint smile.

Ling Luo’s professional mask was reaching its breaking point. Good grief! If he keeps looking at me like that, the Male Lead is going to figure it out!

She shot him a sharp, warning look. Di Yu lowered his gaze, his tone softening slightly. “President Lin’s assistant is quite capable. The tea, snacks, and fruit are all to my taste.”

Lin Zhouci glanced at Ling Luo as well. Ling Luo smiled and said, “I am glad you like them, President Di.”

Lin Zhouci added warmly, “My assistant is very outstanding and meticulous.”

The phrase “My assistant” sounded particularly grating to Di Yu’s ears. His heart sank, and he scrutinized the two of them. Ling Luo felt a chill from his cold gaze, but she maintained a proper smile despite her palms sweating.

Di Yu eventually looked away. Ling Luo and Lin Zhouci appeared to have a perfectly normal superior-subordinate relationship. He took a sip of hot tea and said tonelessly, “Since you say she is so capable, I would like to see the cars in the factory again. Let her lead the way for the rest of the tour. How about it?”

Lin Zhouci did not hesitate. “Assistant Ling, please take President Di to tour the factory area in a moment.”

Ling Luo nodded, her palms damp. “Understood.”

The company building was next to the factory, less than 800 meters away. Ling Luo walked ahead, her slender figure in a soft white dress giving her a clean, delicate temperament. Her long hair drifted slightly in the wind, exuding a fragile aura that triggered Di Yu’s protective instincts.

There were no signs of Lin Zhouci’s people nearby, and the surveillance cameras did not cover this stretch of the road. Di Yu stepped forward and took Ling Luo’s hand. It was small and easily enveloped in his palm, feeling a bit cool to the touch.

Secretary Gu, following behind them, was completely stunned. It probably isn’t a good idea for President Di to harass the assistant of a small company like this…

Ling Luo pulled her hand away in disgust and lowered her voice. “Are you crazy! Someone is watching!”

Secretary Gu immediately looked around, pretending he hadn’t seen a thing. Di Yu let out a light laugh. “His lips are sealed.”

“Tonight’s…” She paused and glared at him angrily. “It is canceled.”

Di Yu knew exactly what she was implying. He withdrew his hand and leaned down to whisper in her ear, “I am only giving this small company a chance for your sake. Actually, I do not like the electric vehicles produced here.”

“What do you mean ‘for my sake’? Di Yu, you are so unappealing.”

“If I acquire this little company and make you the boss, you would not have to work while reading other people’s expressions.”

A strong sense of crisis hit Ling Luo, and alarm bells rang in her head. “I do not need that!”

Was Di Yu insane? If she became the catalyst for the Male Lead’s bankruptcy, her mission would become impossibly difficult! No, no, no! That absolutely could not happen! Everything was becoming a mess; this was not how the original plot was supposed to go!

“Fine,” Di Yu said, straightening up. He put his hands back in his pockets, but his fingertips instinctively rubbed together as if he could still feel her softness.

This small company was unremarkable. He did not understand why she chose to work here, especially since the founder was the Male Lead. Di Yu lowered his eyes, his gaze remaining fixed on her.