Chapter 80 - 77.....one more push...

Meilin sighed internally.

If it was something 'usual', her grandfather need not call Secretary Qian and the only reason he called him was probably that, she would have rejected 'the reason' he called for.

But it was not the poor secretary's fault so, she held back her annoyance and irritation and asked him to, "....continue".

"Secretary Qin, CEO Qin has an appointment with Chairman Xun."

Hearing the surname Xun, Meilin felt a restlessness in her heart still, "I'm aware. CEO Qin and Chairman are scheduled to have a dinner meeting tomorrow."

"Yes, but it seems Chairman will not be able to attend it and....and he said that, Chairman Xun will come with Xun Luli."

Meilin's eyes narrowed.

Qian Cheng felt a sudden chill.

'See, this is why I didn't want to stay back. Chairman Qin should bear this, why me', he internally cried but still had a stoic face.

"Is Chairman Xun not aware of the new rules?", Meilin wanted to be clear of the facts before she took any steps.

Taking someone with you when you are having a meeting so as to introduce them or make acquaintances happened a lot in the business world, but because of security reasons and the giant halo of QIN, without proper notice no one was allowed to bring anyone with them and that too after the appointment has been made, it was against the rules.

Bringing someone, no matter who that is, without proper procedure was a big no and it seems Chairman Xun only contacted Chairman Qin, not the secretary group.

"What was your response?", Meilin hated incompetent staff more than anything so, even though this man was directly under her, she still asked to make sure there were no discrepancies.

Secretary Qian pushed his glasses up his nose bone and effortlessly replied, as if, he was waiting for the question, "I asked for a reason and his reply was that he was feeling under the weather and as for Chairman Xun, it seems his secretary couldn't follow him so, he changed it to Miss Xun who will act the same for him in the meeting. I told the Chairman that I couldn't make the decision without contacting CEO Qin, but he said that he was affirming the change as the Chairman. As it may, I still decided to notify you of the change."

Meilin had a cold look on her face from the start till the end, "I will take care of the rest. It has been a hard day for you, you may leave."

"It is my job. Have a good night, Secretary Qin", Qian Cheng lightly bowed but before he could leave through the elevator, he heard her say,

"We will sell some of our shares from their company. Though it is not a day's decision, it is the perfect time to remind them about our position", saying this she continued walking towards the CEO's chamber.

Qian Cheng looked back at the proud Empress, he let out the breath he didn't know he was holding from the time he had heard her cold decree.

She didn't say the name, she didn't need to.

She had heard of yesterday's affair of 'her' coming to the QMX to meet Xuanxuan and now this, it seems her grandfather is getting on his age and it has blurred his eyes and decision-making skills.

By the time she entered his room, he was already done with his share of paper works and was now busy with the share market.

Meilin went to him and helped him take his jacket off and then gave him a light massage.

"mmhm", ZiXuan let out a relaxed moan.

..................

With his eyes still closed he asked, "What did Cheng say?"

"......."

"Meilin?"

"Your schedule for tomorrow's dinner was changed a bit. It seems grandfather will not be able to go with you and Chairman Xun will be accompanied with his daughter," saying this her grip tightened a bit and her hand movement paused for a second.

Though she continued massaging him as usual, ZiXuan who was on the receiving end felt that pause and placed his hand over her, it was his gesture for her to stop, Meilin's eyes darkened a bit for reasons unknown because of his gesture.

ZiXuan was deep in thought for some moments, "..about the shares..?"

Some light returned to her eyes, "I have told Qian Cheng. The departments involved will give us reports by tomorrow afternoon."

"Got it", saying this, ZiXuan beckoned her to move back a bit and simply turned his chair to face her and in one fell swoop made her fall on his lap and enclosed her in his embrace.

Meilin squirmed a bit because of the sudden change, she was clearly startled.

"Secretary Qin, it seems this poor CEO has to go alone...", his voice sounded a bit aggrieved but was very hoarse and deep.

His hot breath, his enchanting sexy voice beside her ear made Meilin's body stiff, her ears went red and she was very close to malfunctioning.

"I don't want to go alone, you see?"

Meilin softly looked up from his embrace, feeling her movements, ZiXuan straightened up a bit with his hands still holding her.

He gave her an abandoned puppy look and saw her red ears in the process, 'one more push', he thought.

He gave her waist a gentle squeeze and said, "Though you are not required to do it, can I request something?"

Those eyes, that tone, everything was a warning signal, but Meilin whose IQ went offline for a second took the bait, "hm?"

ZiXuan gave her a big smile, "Will you come with me for tomorrow's dinner appointment?"

.............

Xun Luli was excited about tomorrow night.

Her grandfather had helped her father persuade Qin Mo to come with him for a golf match, in the way she would be alone with ZiXuan after her father leaves them for an 'urgent' phone call.

Everything was already set in stone, she just had to wait for tomorrow to come.

Caressing the frame which had the only photo of them together from their prom night she softly murmured, "Good night."