Pfft!
The moment Chen Yan said that, Lin Hai nearly fell over.
What the hell is going on inside this girl’s head?
Chen Yan’s big, watery eyes stared at Lin Hai with a hint of suspicion.
She honestly couldn’t think of any other reason.
Ten thousand a month in spending money, plus a car—wasn’t that pretty much the textbook definition of a “kept woman” package?
Lin Hai watched her tilt her head, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, looking at him like he was some kind of predator, and couldn’t help but find it funny.
But come to think of it, this girl had the body and the looks. If he really did keep her as a mistress, it wouldn’t be so bad, would it?
Lin Hai thought mischievously.
“Ahem… you’re overthinking it. I’ve got a business partnership with President Ye now. Since you’re already familiar with his company, don’t bother looking for another job. Just be my secretary, fully in charge of handling the business dealings with President Ye’s company.”
Lin Hai explained his real intention.
“Just… just that? Nothing else?” Chen Yan couldn’t quite believe it.
Lin Hai rolled his eyes. What else were you hoping for?
“Of course, if after work you’d like to have some deeper interactions with your boss, I wouldn’t say no either.” Lin Hai raised an eyebrow at her.
Chen Yan’s face immediately turned red, but she could tell he was just joking around.
Still, the offer was so generous that she found it hard to believe.
A hundred thousand a month—most ordinary people couldn’t even earn that in a year of hard work. Why would this Mr. Lin take such an interest in her?
Was he messing with her?
“Mr. Lin, are you serious? Really a hundred thousand a month?” Chen Yan asked timidly.
“President Ye is right here. You think I’d lie to you? You’re hired starting now. I’ll pay you this month’s salary right after I sign the contract with President Ye.” Lin Hai said casually.
“Come on, Brother Ye, let’s go sign the contract.” Lin Hai waved at Ye Ziyu.
“Sure. Xiao Hai, you’ve got guts—no hesitation.” Ye Ziyu shot a knowing glance at Chen Yan, then gave Lin Hai a look that any man would understand.
Damn it, what is everyone thinking? Do you all have to be so dirty-minded? I’m just trying to get some work done here, alright?
Lin Hai was speechless.
After taking two steps up the stairs, Lin Hai noticed something was off.
He turned around and saw Chen Yan still standing there, dumbfounded, not following him.
“Hey, let’s go. What are you standing there for?” Lin Hai waved at her.
Chen Yan froze and looked at him in disbelief.
“Mr.—Mr. Lin, were you serious just now? You’re not joking with me, are you?”
“Oh, brother.” Lin Hai held his forehead, feeling exasperated.
“Hey, Brother Ye, do you have any cash? Lend me a hundred thousand?”
“No problem.” Ye Ziyu gestured behind him, and a moment later, a man brought over a hundred thousand in cash and handed it to Lin Hai.
“Don’t give it to me. Give it straight to her.” Lin Hai pointed at Chen Yan.
“Mr. Lin, this is…” Chen Yan hugged the ten stacks of cash, even more confused.
“Look, you’re not going to take the money and not work, are you? Hurry up and come upstairs.” Lin Hai said, then headed up with Ye Ziyu.
Chen Yan snapped out of it, thrilled, and quickly followed.
They sat down in Ye Ziyu’s spacious, bright office, and soon a staff member brought over tea.
“Brother Ye, where’s the contract?” Lin Hai asked from the sofa.
“Xiao Hai, you’re way too eager. The contract hasn’t even been drafted yet. Have some tea and wait a bit.” Ye Ziyu smiled and shook his head.
“Well… alright then. Perfect timing—I want to talk to you about something else.”
“Oh? What other good news?” Ye Ziyu was intrigued.
“Uh, Chen Yan, could you please sit down first?” Lin Hai noticed her standing awkwardly beside him, clutching the cash, and pointed to the spot next to him.
“Mr. Lin, I… I’m fine standing.” Chen Yan quickly shook her head.
The hundred thousand in her arms had suddenly made her feel nervous and uneasy around Lin Hai.
In an instant, she had gone from being an ordinary white-collar worker earning five thousand a month to a high-level executive making a hundred thousand. It felt like a dream. She was terrified that if she wasn’t careful, the dream would end and all of this would vanish.
“I said sit down. Am I really that scary?” Lin Hai pretended to be annoyed.
Only then did Chen Yan nervously sit down next to him, barely daring to breathe.
“Brother Ye, you know about the auction of Hu Corporation’s assets, right?”
“Of course. I’ve even got my eye on a nightclub. Don’t tell me you’re interested in the auction too?” Ye Ziyu was sharp and immediately guessed Lin Hai’s intention.
“That’s right. I want to take over Golden Splendor, but I’m a little short on funds…”
“Oh? So Xiao Hai is a bit tight on cash? How much do you need? Just name it!” Ye Ziyu said generously.
“Haha, then I won’t hold back.” Lin Hai smiled. “I don’t know exactly how much I’ll need yet, but I’m guessing over a hundred million. To be safe, Brother Ye, lend me a hundred and fifty million. You can just deduct it from my share of the mask profits.”
After saying that, Lin Hai felt a little nervous inside.
A hundred and fifty million—damn, that was real money.
But to his surprise, Ye Ziyu didn’t even blink. He waved his hand.
“No problem. Your brother Ye has your back.”
“Haha, thanks a lot!” With the Golden Splendor matter settled, Lin Hai felt a huge weight lift off his shoulders.
“President Ye, here’s the contract with Mr. Lin.” Just then, a woman walked in and placed a printed document in front of Ye Ziyu.
Ye Ziyu read it over, then handed it to Lin Hai.
“Xiao Hai, take a look. If anything needs to be changed, just say so. If not, we’ll sign it.”
“No need to read it. Don’t I trust you, Brother Ye?” Lin Hai flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
“This…” Ye Ziyu was stunned for a moment, deeply moved.
He had laid out for Lin Hai just how lucrative the mask business would be—the future profits could easily be astronomical. Yet Lin Hai didn’t even glance at the contract before signing. That level of trust warmed Ye Ziyu’s heart immensely.
“Xiao Hai, aren’t you afraid I might screw you over?” Ye Ziyu looked at him curiously.
“Brother Ye, you’re joking. You agreed to lend me a hundred and fifty million without batting an eye. Even blood brothers wouldn’t do that for each other. After the way you’ve treated me, even if you did screw me over, I’d accept it.” Lin Hai’s eyes were sincere.
The two men looked at each other.
For a long while.
“Hahaha…” They both burst out laughing.
They stood up and shook hands firmly, four large hands clasped together.
An indescribable bond began to take root and grow between them.
“Alright, Brother Ye, since we’re done here, I’ll take off.” After chatting a bit more, Lin Hai stood up to leave.
“Leave?” Ye Ziyu was surprised. “Brother, you think it’s over just because we signed the contract? There are still plenty of procedures and details to handle.”
“From now on, handle everything directly with her. She represents me fully.” Lin Hai pointed at Chen Yan.
“Her? But…” Ye Ziyu felt Lin Hai was being a bit too casual.
“Brother Ye, haven’t you heard a saying?”
“What saying?”
“The secretary does all the work! Haha, I’m out!” Lin Hai waved his hand and left without looking back.
“Well…” Ye Ziyu was speechless. He turned to look at Chen Yan. “Talk about a hands-off boss. Hey, have you heard that saying before?”
Chen Yan’s little face suddenly turned bright red, but she didn’t say a word.
Not only had she heard it—she also knew there seemed to be another line after it.
