When Li Yan returned to the Planning Department, it was already time to get off work, and he had also received the information about that unreliable company from Zhang Yurong's special assistant, Ke Yunyun. Pretending to work overtime diligently, he continued to look at the material, memorizing the relevant content.

Just as he was waiting for everyone to leave so he could go meet Hai Fu at the administrative department, he noticed someone appearing in front of him.

"Everyone's gone, what are you still doing here?" The person asked rudely.

Seeing Jiang Lele's curious expression, Li Yan smiled and said, "Who? Who's gone? Who's playing disappearing acts at the company?"

"Oh, come on! Be serious, I've never seen you so diligent. Why aren't you leaving?" Jiang Lele stood across from Li Yan, staring at him.

Li Yan found it a bit strange, "Hey, I've always been hard-working and serious, otherwise how would I have been transferred here to be your supervisor? The reason why you haven't seen it is that I haven't been at the Planning Department for long and was out on a business trip for over a week."

"You're just pretending! Everyone knows before when you were in the sales department..." Jiang Lele chuckled, not finishing her sentence.

"Why are you still here?" Li Yan deliberately brought up the past, "Are you going to steal some information again?"

Jiang Lele had already packed up her things, slung her bag over her shoulder, and, hearing him mention that incident, glared at him angrily, "I—am—leaving—right now! Don't follow me."

"Why would I follow you?" Li Yan asked, puzzled.

Watching his expression, Jiang Lele, who had just turned to leave, came back, looked around, and seeing that there was no one else, asked softly, "Aren't you waiting for me?"

Waiting for you? Li Yan felt a bit awkward; honestly, he wasn't. Could it be that just spending a few extra minutes at work could lead to such a misunderstanding? Ugh... being too handsome is really troublesome.

"So... why do you think I'm waiting for you?"

Hearing Li Yan's question, Jiang Lele didn't feel embarrassed and pulled a chair over to sit across from him, starting a serious discussion, "Because ever since you came back from Beihai Country, you specifically bought me a gift. Male colleagues don't count, but none of the other female colleagues got anything, not even a little snack with local specialties. So today, everyone was talking about it, saying you might be trying to pursue me. And just now, everyone left upon finishing work, I had a little wrapping up to do and didn't leave, but you also didn't leave..."

Li Yan laughed, "So, you also thought I was waiting just for you, and thus came directly to ask me?" So it wasn't because he was too handsome, it was the addition of the gift!

"Exactly. Since there might be this intention from you, I definitely had to clarify things with you," Jiang Lele straightforwardly and boldly said as always, "First of all, both unmarried, you pursuing me is theoretically possible. Secondly, you know I like to buy brand names, even scrimping and saving to buy them, and with your current income and age, pursuing me might be a bit difficult and uneconomical theoretically."

Li Yan found her words amusing, as if it was a business transaction, knowing that she was not really interested in him, just trying to set boundaries, so he listened with a smile, "Go on."

"And here comes the most important part. Most companies have unwritten rules that boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, siblings, etc., can't work in the same department, to avoid personal feelings from affecting work. So, even if you're not bothered by my buying brand names or the difficulties of pursuing me, and I may not necessarily fancy you or even get married to you, there's a practical issue down the line. What then? You're the supervisor, obviously it would be me moving, resigning, changing departments? No easy solution..." Jiang Lele dramatically expressed her pretend sadness.

"So while I'm just beginning to be infatuated with you, not yet deeply enthralled, you kindly remind me, for both our sakes, it's best not to pursue you?" Li Yan articulated her underlying message.

Jiang Lele softly clapped, "Smart! How else could one be a supervisor? You're indeed keenly aware of the pros and cons!"

Li Yan couldn't help but laugh, this girl was really amusing. After a moment, he put on a serious face and replied, "First, both unmarried, if I want to pursue you, theoretically it's possible. Secondly, I know you like to buy brand names and even scrimp and save for them, but with your current income, buying a lot of brand names would mean squeezing onto the bus. Brand names seen on a bus, in others' eyes, even genuine items might be considered knock-offs. If I were to pursue you, I'd have to buy you a car as well, and you're several years younger than me, not necessarily staying long-term...market-wise, it's a bit difficult and uneconomical."

"Why are you copying me?" Jiang Lele murmured, obsessed with his imitation of brand names squished on a bus, genuine items being perceived as knock-offs, recalling she had indeed experienced scornful looks...

"And here comes the most important part! Generally, companies... alright, I won't mimic you. Frankly, brand shopping frenzy, the difficulty of pursuing you, the cost of pursuing you, even if I do pursue you, it wouldn't result in quick marriage, work and other real-life issues. What then? I wouldn't want to change jobs easily as it was hard for me to become a supervisor. All that trouble! So rest assured, I won't pursue you, I gifted you something because I consider you a good friend, a friend worth remembering to bring a gift, someone who kindly accompanied me on the bus when we met, someone who got embroiled and shared tough times with me."

Seeing Li Yan speak sincerely, Jiang Lele smiled sheepishly, "Seems I overthought it, just too much gossip from them. As for you, why not just gift all colleagues, or maybe don't buy for me exclusively, or give it to me secretly after work?"

Li Yan chuckled indifferently, "Other female colleagues? Those who have no rapport, outwardly compliant but inwardly not? Why should I gift them anything? Would a boss flatter subordinates?"

"True enough..."

"But I did put you in a bit of a spot. A handsome supervisor gifting you alone, others might get really jealous, potentially affecting your relationships..."

Before he could finish, Jiang Lele burst into laughter, "Handsome Supervisor! Haha... I'm dying of laughter, my great handsome man, your face is quite thick, huh! Others are just teasing, would they really be envious?"

Li Yan laughed too, "Okay then, no more mental unrest, right? Keep being happy, you can go after work now. I actually have work to do, otherwise, I could accompany you, making more people envious."

"Without the Big Bad Wolf eyeing Little Red Riding Hood, she can finally be at ease!" Jiang Lele waved and walked away.

Watching her figure disappear, Li Yan chuckled to himself, this girl was quite interesting indeed.

After Jiang Lele's interruption, quite some time had passed. The floor was quiet, with no one left in the Planning Department, likely no one in other offices either.

Li Yan tidied up and left the Planning Department, heading straight to the Administrative Department.

It wasn't his first time, so he was quite familiar with the route, going directly to the Director's office. Yet he saw no light inside, had Hai Fu already left? But the door to the administrative department was still unlocked...

He walked over and knocked lightly on the door, immediately hearing a voice inside ask, "Who's that?"

Upon hearing the voice, Li Yan knew Hai Fu was inside waiting for him.

"It's me!"

The door instantly opened, and before Li Yan could react, a pair of hands pulled him inside and swiftly locked the door from the inside.

The lights in the office were off, and the blinds were fully drawn. Only the glow from an active computer screen faintly illuminated the inside, making the lighting dim, and impossible to see from the outside.

Once the door was locked, Hai Fu immediately pushed him against the wall, pressing close, and said urgently, "Kiss me!"

Not waiting for Li Yan to respond or take action, she was already kissing him actively.

Uh... it was as if she was on some aphrodisiac? Li Yan quickly remembered that it had been a long time since they were intimate, and she was indeed at her most desirous age, having only him as a partner, she wouldn't pursue a one-night stand elsewhere. It seemed she had been holding back for quite a while, couldn't wait any longer, and upon receiving his message, planned on having it in the office!

With Hai Fu being so affectionate, how could Li Yan refuse?

He immediately embraced her, laying her down on the sofa, indulging her in a fervent kiss... (Monthly pass, monthly pass, monthly pass! Five chapters updated today if it reaches 430! Six at 450! Now it's 411, brothers who enjoy Mixed genre, the rise of ambiguous, and harem themes, fire up with monthly passes!!!) (To be continued, for more details on subsequent events, please log on to www.qidian.com, more chapters available, support the author, support legitimate reading!)

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