Chapter 109 - A ‘Pervert’

She smiles, "It wasn't my decision. It was fate that now I am the Chairperson but hey, I am also because of my hard work. " 

Mr. Ming laughs at her answer and Shi Lian joins as well. They start discussing their ideas and how it will be better collab their ideas together. It will also benefit them and help expand their market as well. The man is all about the financial benefit and is forcing her a little to join hands. Shi Lian does need to think about it, she cannot do things in haste. 

"I really do like your proposal, Mr. Ming. I need some time to think on this because I am new to this and cannot make decisions in haste" she says. 

He and his secretary glance at each other, a hesitant look passing between them. 

"Oh sure sure Miss Shi Lian. I am glad you are considering our proposal. I will be eagerly waiting for your reply" Mr. Ming says, his eyes barely seen because of his smiling too widely. 

Guan Ming is a young man, well, according to him. Even though he is near forty, he still considers himself a young and charming man. 

He was once named a 'pervert' because of his relationship with many women at once. The man is horny and he always has eyes for new and fresh products. Right now, he is much more interested in Shi Lian and he cannot stop himself from staring at her. She is a beautiful woman and by this proposal, if only he can get close to her, it will be killing two birds with one stone. 

His secretary clears her throat, aware of what her boss is thinking. He didn't realize he was staring at Shi Lian. He needs to take this slow, if he rushes, it may be bad for him and his plan might fail. 

"Well then, it was a pleasure meeting you. You are smart, clever, and much much beautiful in real" he compliments, planting a kiss on her knuckles. 

Shi Lian is uncomfortable by this gesture but she says nothing and gives him a tight smile. 

"I will be giving my answer very soon, Mr. Ming," she says. 

Guan Ming came thinking that his proposal will be accepted and that he will ask her out for dinner but looks like he needs to wait for a while. He is impatient but looking at how beautiful Shi Lian is, he is willing to wait for a while. 

She shakes his head before leading him out of the room and the four go down as she sends him with warm goodbyes. 

Once he and his secretary are out of the door, she lets out a sigh of relief. The man was more annoying than she thought. 

"What are you thinking? About the proposal? "Fang Xiao asks, following her to the office. 

"Not sure yet. His proposal does sound appealing but I need to make sure everything is good as well" she says, taking the elevator car. "Prepare the information about him and Cisco. Let me know if there's anything unusual" she tells Xiao. 

Her secretary nods and writes it in her notepad. It's been her habit since she started working as a secretary and it's been very useful. 

They wait as the elevator reaches the floor number. Fang Xiao is debating whether to tell her about how creep of a man was Mr. Ming but she is scared what if she is being noisy and poking her nose into her business. 

Damn this. She needs to let this out. The elevator door opens and they step out. She opens her mouth to say but closes as she scans people passing. Never mind, she can ask her in the office. 

Reaching the office, she opens the door for her and follows her inside. She puts the required documents on the desk which Shi Lian may need. She stands there, gulping continuously as she thinks to say or not. 

Shi Lian notices her being weird and asks, "Xiaoxiao, you okay?"

She gains some courage and readies herself to say it. She will deal with the consequences later. "Um... Chairwoman, what do you think of Mr. Ming? "

Shi Lian raises her eyebrows, she isn't expecting this question. "With honesty, he is annoying" she laughs and arranges the files on the desk. 

"Miss...I find him creepy. He was looking at you like how a pervert looks."

Shi Lian is amused by her secretary. Shi Lian too finds him looking at her with other intentions but she does not want to rush into things and judge him wrongly. "Don't worry about these things. I think he knows his boundaries. "

Fang Xiao wants to say something else but she stays quiet. Shi Lian right though, as a businessman he must be aware what matters to these big shots is their reputation. Yes, she might be getting worked up for nothing. 

"You are right. Sorry for asking such an irrelevant thing" she apologizes. 

"Be careful in the future" Shi Lian says, offering a smile. 

Now that she is not needed here, she turns on her heels and goes to her table which is made just outside the office. 

She is satisfied with her new job. She didn't expect Shi Lian to be easy-going and sweet, because most of the bosses are rude and phony but she is glad she got a chance to work here. So far, her first week is going great. 

***

Yesterday night, Shi Lian's aunt invited them for dinner Because of Shi Lian's and the company's success, she wants to celebrate it with her as a congratulation party. Shi Lian had no intention of going and she was on the verge of saying no but her mother accepted. There's this one thing Shi Lian dislikes about her, that is, she can never say no and no matter if they are your enemy or anything, she will still say yes. 

"Mother, I don't think there's any need to go there," she said nonchalantly. 

"Dear, your aunt is genuinely happy and wants to celebrate it for you. It will good to have a get-together again. " her mother tried to persuade her but Shi Lian is not even considering it. 

An idea pops in her head and she is quick to execute it. "Why don't we invite them here? " she suggested. 

Sha Sha thinks for a moment and nods finding the idea appealing. "That's a good idea, my daughter. "

"Tell her or she will already start doing her decorations at her house. "

Sha Sha called Hui Yin and told her about it. She was quick to accept it. Shi Lian lets out a scoff knowing just how desperate her aunt is to step inside this house. 

It's almost time for them to arrive. Sha Sha specially told the chef to make everything top-notch. Shi Lian wants to protests, that those people do not deserve her special treatment but she stops herself. She does not want to spoil the smile on her mother's face.

Mo Zheng Yuan for a business trip outside the city, that's what her mother told. Shi Lian first felt suspicious about it but brush the thoughts. She is thinking too much now these days. 

The house is shining with ambiance with everything looking beautiful. Shi Lian quickly changes into a black and gold patterned dress. She tries to keep it simple, her makeup is barely seen and her hair is falling in loose curls covering her breasts. Spraying a minimum amount of perfume, she looks at herself one last time in the mirror before she steps out of the room. She straps the golden stilettos in her feet and exits her room.

Her mother looks beautiful as always. She is wearing a traditional Chinese dress that fits her perfectly. Her hair is made nicely into a bun and a shawl is snaked around her arms elegantly. 

Although Shi Lian feels that they may have done more than they should, it will fun to watch them envying. 

The sound of the tire screeching made them aware that their guests have arrived. Shi Lian is not at all interested in welcoming them so she goes to the living room to wait as they come. Her mother tugs her but she declines. Sighing, Sha Sha goes to welcome her guests. 

"Hui Yin! " Sha Sha calls seeing her approaching. 

"Greetings sister" Hui Yin chirps and hugs her with one arm and the other holding a bouquet. 

Cai Li and Yinzhen come up as well. They greet her lovingly and pass warm hugs. 

"Where's Shi Lian? " Hui Yin asks, her eyes scanning around the Hall. 

"Oh, she is inside. Come, let's go in" she says to the three of them and they follow her from behind. 

Just as Shi Lian wanted, Hui Yin is sure jealous of how this mansion appears much more luxurious and appealing than her own. She looks at antique vases and paintings as she passes rooms. 

And the dress Sha Sha is wearing looks gorgeous compared to her modern attire. She dressed up with a lot more care today because she does not want to lack behind them but then too, she cannot help but gets jealous. She wanted what they have.