Chapter 386: 386, disliked by others

The angle of his leaning posture made his legs seem exceptionally long.

However, in the secretary’s office, no one was in the mood to admire his long legs. Everyone was standing on eggshells, feeling that their boss had been a bit off these past few days.

He used to be elusive, making an appearance once a week was good enough.

But these days, not only was he coming in from nine to five, but he also attended all kinds of meetings big and small. This threw the whole company into a state of unease, even suspecting that he was planning to lay off staff at the end of the year.

After all, many unscrupulous bosses liked to do this. They could save a large sum of year-end bonuses and social insurance payments, then hire cheaper newcomers…

Seeing no one talking, Chu Xiuhuang lifted his long eyebrows, looking towards Shi Huan, “Secretary Shi?”

Shi Huan had no choice but to stand up and respond, “Nothing in particular. Mr. Chu, do you need anything from me?”

However, Chu Xiuhuang glanced at the parcel on her desk, answering her question irrelevantly, “So Secretary Shi… you like this kind of bikini, huh?”

The corner of Shi Huan’s mouth twitched slightly.

Someone couldn’t hold back a “pfft” sound, quickly covering their mouth.

Because she needed to accompany the little miss to her class’s hot spring trip this weekend, Shi Huan had been too busy with work to go shopping lately. So, she ordered a swimsuit online a few days ago.

Actually, it was just a very conservative black one-piece swimsuit, she had no idea why when it was delivered, the description on the package was so sensational?

However, she was too lazy to explain such a trivial matter in response.

“Since Secretary Shi has bought a new swimsuit.” Chu Xiuhuang gave a slight smile, “This week, let’s have the department’s team-building activity in the hotsprings.”

The usually quiet secretary’s office instantly erupted with noise.

“Wow, hotsprings!”

“Did I hear that right?”

“Amazing!”

“Long live Mr. Chu!”

“Thank you, Mr. Chu!”

“You’re welcome. You’ve all been working hard this year, eating meals for team building all the time is not interesting. Let’s consider this one a way of giving back to the employees.” Chu Xiuhuang smiled radiantly, “Secretary Shi, you can arrange it later…”

“Sorry.” Shi Huan suddenly interjected, “Mr. Chu, I won’t be able to attend this team-building event.”

“Oh?” Chu Xiuhuang retracted his smile, “Reason?”

“I already have plans this weekend.”

Plans?

With another man?

Chu Xiuhuang’s phoenix eyes narrowed in an instant.

So, that so-called swimsuit was specially bought for a man to see?

This secretary actually has a man?

No wonder she bit his lips until they broke during their kiss that night.

Secretary Shi would turn twenty-five after the new year, it would be normal for her to have a man, but…

He quickly looked her up and down, examining her closely.

This woman had always worn this nun-like outfit in front of him, no matter the season, it never changed.

Even during the scorching summer, she still wore this suit and trousers combo. She hardly ever showed her legs, let alone wore skirts.

He even suspected that like those shampoo brands, she bought a dozen identical suits in bulk during a big sale.

That made him chuckle.

In front of him, she was cold and reserved, even conservative. But in private, she goes out on dates with men and wears this kind of swimsuit?

He couldn’t help but imagine a tiny bikini that only covered the key areas and was held together by a thin string.

With a stern look on his handsome face, Chu Xiuhuang straightened his tall body, “Then let Xiaoliu arrange it. This weekend, all the secretaries are going to go skiing.”

“Ski…skiing?” Xiaoliu was so taken aback by this turnaround that he almost started stuttering.

What happened to the agreed hot spring trip? Why did it suddenly turn into skiing?

Chu Xiuhuang raised his head arrogantly, “Strengthen your body, enhance resistance.”

Having said that, he turned around and left.

A few seconds later, complaints filled the secretary’s office:

“Why is Mr. Chu so unpredictable?”

“Exactly, it’s so cold, it would’ve been so nice to soak in a hot spring!”

“I hate skiing the most, it’s freezing cold, and you have to wear those thick ski suits!”

“So ugly!”

“And we might fall!”

“Secretary Shi is so lucky, she doesn’t need to go through all that!”

“Yeah, I’m really envious of Secretary Shi!”

Shi Huan:”…”

**

As soon as Chu Xiuhuang returned to his office, he started feeling upset.

From the first day he met this woman, she was always cold and distant.

After working with him for five or six years, nothing changed.

Last time she merely brushed her small mouth against him, she bit him until his lips bled. Now she is turning around to go on a date with another man?

And wearing a bikini?

Damn it!

Is he, Chu Xiuhuang, so detestable?

Thus, throughout the afternoon, the staff at Huangyou felt as if they were walking in a minefield.

When a newly graduated intern ran out of the president’s office crying…

No one dared to step into Chu Xiuhuang’s office so casually anymore.

Documents that needed to be signed were put off until tomorrow, perhaps by then Chu would return to his normal mood.

Everyone’s thoughts were aligned: Chu, isn’t it better to remain the wealthy, idling son you always were? At least the company’s secretary Shi Huan is pulling her weight.

**

Five o’clock in the afternoon.

The door was suddenly knocked a few times.

“Come in,” Chu Xiuhuang yelled, slouched on his executive chair, his legs propped high on the desk, his demeanor nonchalant and untamed.

Upon seeing the woman entering, he raised his brow, “Who let you in?”

“Hello, Mr. Chu, my name is Wu Shanshan.”

Wu Shanshan entered carrying a fur coat, currently sporting a fiery red evening gown, an off-shoulder low-neck ultra short style, her wavy long hair resting over her shoulders.

Her movements were making Chu Xiuhuang dizzy.

She didn’t dare to be disrespectful, only constantly scratching her head and adjusting her posture, whining in a coquettish voice, “Mr. Chu, Ms. Shi said I will be accompanying you to Huashang’s banquet tonight. Do you think… I’m dressed appropriately?”

“Ms. Shi?” Chu Xiuhuang squinted, his tone somewhat dangerous.

“Yes.” Wu Shanshan flipped her hair, making sure not to block her bosom.

Accompanying Mr. Chu to a banquet is an opportunity many women throughout Nancheng would envy. She needed to seize this chance!

Maybe she could elevate her status…

“You can leave now.”

Wu Shanshan’s dream burst in an instant, stunned for a moment, she finally found her voice, “But Ms. Shi said that everything is set and I’ve also paired this dress with matching jewelry, Mr. Chu…”

Chu Xiuhuang impatiently picked up the phone, quickly pressed the intercom, and tersely spoke three words:

“Get in here!”

Within ten seconds, the office door was knocked once more. Shi Huan walked in, “Mr. Chu.”

“Little Huanhuan, you are truly a good secretary to me.” Chu Xiuhuang’s handsome face radiated coldness, and he wore a sinister sardonic smile, “Did I ask you to arrange for me a female companion, huh?”

Shi Huan was neither humble nor overbearing, “Mr. Chu, all the blind dates arranged by your grandfather have already ended.”

“So that’s why you’ve arranged a woman?”

Shi Huan was speechless, “Mr. Chu, are you dissatisfied with Miss Wu?”

She had carefully reviewed the information.

Five feet, seven inches tall, size 38, D cup, 24 years old, and she’s a model.

Cloaked in that red evening dress, accentuating her good figure. If he brought her out… it wouldn’t be embarrassing at all, right?

“Bang!”

Chu Xiuhuang slammed his fist on the table, “I’m unsatisfied with you!”

To the side, Wu Shanshan was somewhat frightened.

Left with no choice, Shi Huan spoke up, “MissWu, I’msorry, could you please leave first?”

Wu Shanshan’s face flushed, baffled, “Ms. Shi, are you asking me to leave now? But my dress and jewelry are all…”

“You can email me the receipts later, I’ll reimburse you.”

Upon hearing Shi Huan’ s words, Wu Shanshan immediately nodded, ‘ ‘Alright then.”

Despite her unwillingness, she could only leave with a faint smile.

At least she scored a set of evening wear and jewelry.

Once the door closed, Chu Xiuhuang’s voice once again hung in the air with a cold chill, “Ms. Shi, are you doing this on purpose?”

“Mr. Chu, what do you mean?”

“I haven’t healed my lips and you’re already arranging female companions for me?” Chu Xiuhuang thumped the table with each word, the accusation intense.

Shi Huan: “…”

Actually, she really wants to say…

But such crass words, she ultimately couldn’t utter.

Pressing her fingers together, she spoke up again, “What do you mean then, Mr. Chu?”

“Tonight you’ll accompany me to the banquet.” Chu Xiuhuang leaned back in his chair, ordering around.

“Alright,” Shi Huan nodded, without any strong feelings of resistance.

After all, it was not the first time. Whenever Mr. Chu was not happy with the female companion she chose, she would always accompany him instead.

“But your outfit isn’t acceptable,” Chu Xiuhuang began to nitpick again, “Change into a skirt, don’t tarnish the image of Huangyou.”

Shi Huan pushed her glasses up, “Mr. Chu, I am but a secretary.”

“Secretaries also represent the image of the company.”

” I’m not comfortable wearing skirts.”

“Then start getting used to it now.”