Chapter 295 - Snagged A Freebie

Lanni felt her heart race when she saw the items she had not expected to see. She had thought that since Xing Han had allowed her access to his safe, it would be empty and the document she was delivering would be the first item. Who would have thought that there were other files and flash drives? 

The top file had a huge "CONFIDENTIAL" printed onto it. 

Her lips twitched. Who labels a confidential file 'confidential'? Wasn't that helping whoever was looking for his secret files to find it more easily? He was merely giving free access to the file…

Her heart raced as she thought about how her search had probably come to an end. She would take pictures of the content of the files and send it to Galaxis then she would pretend nothing ever happened. Once that side decided to act, she would find a reason to resign, then Jiang Xiaomu would disappear from the earth's surface. 

She excitedly reached to get the first file, the one with a confidential label, but just when the tips of her fingers touched it, she froze. 

'Li Lanni, are you an idiot?' She scolded herself. How could it be so easy to get her claws on evidence on the second day? She was merely an assistant at this point! This seemed more like… a trap. 

What if Xing Han was still guarded against her and deliberately sent her to access his safe? If that was the case, there would be several cameras in the ofifce to capture every angle and every action of hers would be displayed on camera. 

Her back went cold. If she panicked now, her actions would appear even more guilty. Hence she feigned nonchalance as she arranged the few files properly. 

She then took the file she had been instructed to keep and secured it in the safe, on top of the others. Once she was done, she locked the safe and after ensuring that it was well locked, she did not linger any longer and left the office like it was on fire. 

Perhaps it was a trap, perhaps it was not; but whether it was or not, it was better to be safe. 

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She went back to her office and took a seat on the high back chair. When she was about to resume her work, the door opened and a man walked in. 

"CEO, you are back." She said curtly. 

The man had a satisfied grin plastered across his face. Not a flirtatious one like those stupid winks he had been sending her way since he saw her. 

Well, the stupid winks were on the verge of surfacing, but the grin was that of praising someone who had done something good. 

"CEO?" She probed when he didn't say a word and kept staring at her for longer than she was comfortable with. 

"Little Mumu, there are a few things I would like to discuss with you." 

Lanni frowned slightly at that nickname he wouldn't drop but stood up. "Should we talk in your office?" 

It was weird for her to be seated when her employer was standing. 

"No need. Let's talk here." He sat on her desk like he owned the place. 

Well, he did own the place, but who sits on a woman's desk with no restraint? What was worse, he asked her to sit. She had no choice but to sit on her chair and push it as far from him as the space behind the desk could allow. 

"Little Mumu, have you ever heard any rumors about our company?" He asked seriously. 

"What kind of rumors?" She feigned ignorance even though her heart couldn't beat any faster. 

"Some… not so good things." He looked into her eyes through her glasses as though searching her expression. 

Lanni pretended to be deep in thought, as though wondering what he was talking about. She knew fully well that he was testing her. Perhaps he might even suspect her. 

Seeing that she was not speaking after a long time, he decided to drop the bomb. "As long as one has the resources, creating a company is a walk in the park." He started. "But… no matter what kind of resources one has, maintaining the company and making it prosperous is no easy feat. 

You will have to work hard. You will need to be smart and… you will often have to make sacrifices. I mean, everyone does make a sacrifice or two to save what he loves."

He paused and looked into her eyes. "I made some too." 

Lanni blinked. What was up with this monologue? 

"Little Mumu, you are an employee of this company, so you understand the policies, don't you? You know what to do, right?" 

Lanni nodded like a bobble headed doll. "I should work hard and not let you and the company down." 

Xing Han laughed at her answer. "Not that, Little Mumu. What I mean to say is… what happens in Xing Real Estate remains in Xing Real Estate." 

Lanni nodded in understanding, secretly wondering whether he was telling her this because he was doubting her. Just when she was preparing for the worst, she heard his voice again. "As my assistant, I will need you for many things so I came here to give you this." 

Lanni took the document and as soon as she saw the title, she had to bite her lips to stop the smile that was threatening to surface. It was a contract of confidentiality. 

This could only mean one thing. Xing Han would no longer hide anything regarding the company from her! 

She almost couldn't conceal her joy as she scribbled her signature across the little rectangle meant for her to sign. 

She then handed the sheets of paper to him. 

"Good girl." He praised and left her office, leaving behind an overjoyed Lanni. 

She was finally getting closer to completing her task! 

…

That day, there was no out-of-ordinary meeting. They were all related to legal business. By the time they were done, Lanni was so tired that she 2wanted to drop onto the floor and take a nap. 

However, she couldn't since she had an appointment with a hair stylist.