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The next day, bright and early, Yang Fei woke up.

He looked at Lin Xueyi, still deep in slumber, and sighed.

Mornings like this were not unfamiliar to Yang Fei.

Unconsciously, a heavy burden had settled on Yang Fei's shoulders.

Yang Fei turned his body to look at Sister Xueyi, her eyebrows slightly furrowed but her face flushed.

He tenderly kissed Lin Xueyi's forehead.

Yang Fei, careful not to wake Lin Xueyi, got out of bed softly.

However, as soon as he moved, Lin Xueyi's delicate arm wrapped around his neck.

"Afei, stay with me a little longer," she murmured.

Yang Fei lay back in bed, feeling utterly content.

Lin Xueyi let out a deep sigh.

"Honestly, I don't delude myself into thinking I can tie you down to me forever," she said.

"All I hope for is to always be by your side and to have a little corner in your heart."

Yang Fei hugged Lin Xueyi tighter.

"Don't worry, Sister Xueyi, you'll always be the one I love most."

The two exchanged sweet nothings for a while before Yang Fei finally got out of bed,

After telling Lin Xueyi to rest well, he left the Lanting Hotel.

Yang Fei had skipped work for several days due to a flurry of busyness.

But with everything back to normal, he had to rush to his job at Yalan International PR Department.

Recently, Yang Fei had grown fond of this ordinary life.

For the average person, such a life might be excessively dull.

But for someone like Yang Fei, who lived on the edge of blood and fire,

these simple and beautiful days were infinitely precious.

On his way, Yang Fei pondered how to deal with Chen Ke.

Having missed several days of work, the "Female Devil" would certainly not let him off the hook.

He sneaked into Yalan International PR Department.

As soon as he entered, someone giggled.

"Yang Fei, what brings you to work today?"

Yang Fei turned around to see Qiu Yiyi.

Qiu Yiyi was dressed in the Yalan International uniform.

Her black pencil skirt teamed with her suit jacket with small lapels exuded the intellect and beauty of a top-tier city professional.

Qiu Yiyi always managed to capture Yang Fei's attention instantly.

Mature women like her were especially irresistible to Yang Fei.

Qiu Yiyi's hair was obviously freshly curled, adding to her allure.

Noticing Yang Fei's gaze, she gave a playful scold.

"Eyes up here, so annoying," she chided.

Yang Fei chuckled sheepishly, sneaking a glance at the minister's office.

"Senior sister, has Minister Chen arrived yet?"

Qiu Yiyi laughed, her tone teasing.

"What, scared of being punished by the minister for skipping work?"

Yang Fei immediately stood tall, grinning confidently.

"Of course not, I just don't pick on women, that's all."

"Otherwise, I'd give a beauty executive like Chen Ke a beating every time I saw her."

Hearing his boisterous self-praise, Qiu Yiyi laughed even harder.

Her laughter rippled through her like water waves.

As she was laughing, Qiu Yiyi's eyes suddenly shifted to the space behind Yang Fei.

"Minister, good morning," she greeted.

Startled, Yang Fei instinctively looked back.

But the space behind was empty; no sign of Chen Ke anywhere.

Turning back, Yang Fei caught Qiu Yiyi's mischievous smile.

Realization dawned on him: "Ah, senior sister, you're terrible."

Qiu Yiyi pursed her lips.

"See, you've been caught out, haven't you? Still want to hit Chen Ke?"

Yang Fei grinned and clapped Qiu Yiyi on the shoulder with a slap.

Qiu Yiyi was taken aback but quickly reacted with indignation.

"You little brat, even taking advantage of your senior sister? You must have a death wish."

"Watch out or I'll report your truancy to Minister Chen," she warned.

Her eyes were watery and shimmering, filled with allure.

Upon hearing this, Yang Fei immediately brightened up.

"What, has Chen Ke not been to work these past few days either?"

Realizing her slip of the tongue, Qiu Yiyi laughed and said, "Lucky you."

"These days, the company has been busy with mergers and acquisitions, with President Su and Minister Chen running around like headless chickens."

"Chen Ke hasn't been to work for several days, so I'm temporarily in charge of the PR department."

Yang Fei was overjoyed.

"That's great, the 'Female Devil' Chen Ke hasn't been to work either."

Seeing Yang Fei's look of relief,

Qiu Yiyi was both amused and frustrated.

"You say you're not afraid of Minister Chen?"

Yang Fei chuckled: "It's not fear, it's respect."

If truth be told, Yang Fei's feelings towards Chen Ke had indeed changed.

From the initial dislike and ridicule, he had gradually come to respect her.

This beautiful executive had devoted herself to Yalan International, tirelessly working day in and day out.

For the rise of Yalan International, she devised every possible strategy.

Many of the company's orders were tough nuts to crack,

but Chen Ke managed to conquer them.

She was like the bravest warrior,

clearing obstacles for Yalan International and charging into battle, seldom thinking of herself.

Sometimes, business elites and soldiers on the battlefield are no different.

Such a woman truly deserved Yang Fei's respect.

"Pfft, your respect for Minister Chen means skipping work every day?"

"Let me tell you, I'm temporarily in charge of the PR department's work."

Qiu Yiyi spat at Yang Fei, her eyes watery as she looked at him.

Yang Fei immediately put on a wide smile.

Just as he was about to speak, rushed footsteps approached the doorway.

Several white-collar workers quickly stood up.

"Good morning, Minister Chen!"

"Minister, morning!"

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Caught off guard, Yang Fei swiftly turned around, and there was Chen Ke herself.

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