This world is getting worse and people are not like they used to be. Who knows if this "pei" means companionship or something more dubious?

After all, apart from Uncle Benshan's sketches, he hadn't seen a proper "escort".

Anyway, he agreed, simply because it's best to just get the car sent off. He doesn't have that kind of luck, almost having it used as evidence against him. Where would he find justice then?

Inside a skyscraper in the central city's commercial sports complex, Shen Yi looked at the messages on her phone, unable to suppress a smile at the corners of her mouth, then stood up to glance out the window.

Seeing this, Deng Jie quickly stepped forward. "President Shen, leaving early today? I'll prepare the car."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi shook her head with a smile and replied, "No need. I have some personal matters today. You can go back. Just remember to pick me up tomorrow morning."

"Also, for the next few days, let the key departments work a bit harder, and get the main framework set up sooner. Once this period is over, bonuses will double."

After saying this, without waiting for Deng Jie to nod, Shen Yi straightened her skirt and walked out.

After Shen Yi left the office, Deng Jie got a feeling something was amiss, so she hurried to the window and looked outside, suddenly showing an expression of realization.

As soon as Shen Yi exited the office, she saw several employees outside who hadn't left yet, whispering among themselves.

"Hey, hey, whose ride is that picking up this time?"

"Who cares? It's not just our company here. There are plenty of rich folks about."

"True, but that car looks unfamiliar. First time seeing it, guess we'll need to hang out to eat dog food!"

"How does he look?"

"Can't see clearly, it's a bit far!"

"Let me have a look, let me see..."

A few young girls gathered, whispering, clearly used to such occurrences.

"President Shen, I was just about to look for you, here is the proposal from the publicity planning side, please have a look."

At this moment, a man dressed in a brightly colored suit approached, slightly raising his orchid fingers, handing over a file.

The man's voice was somewhat sharp, his hair impeccably styled. He wore a sparkling stud earring in one ear, and if you looked closely, you might even notice the concealer on his face. It was Cui Bo, the department manager.

As soon as he spoke, most of the remaining employees who hadn't clocked out frowned. They really couldn't appreciate this kind of unique persona, unrelated to gender.

But since he was in management, most of the time everyone just talked about it in private, as he was an essential member brought over from the headquarters.

Shen Yi showed no reaction to this; she was quite used to it. Though he was flamboyant, he was competent in his department. However, she had no time to linger in the company today, nor did she take the file, and without stopping she said directly, "You handle matters over there. Aim to start operations next month, and coordinate with headquarters when the time comes."

"Quickly get things done around here. Alright, I have something to do today, I'm leaving first!"

With that, she walked straight out of the company doors, which genuinely shocked the people inside.

"President Shen actually left first. Amazing!"

"Exactly, she usually stays the latest of any boss."

"When will I be like President Shen: capable, great figure, and beautiful, tsk tsk tsk!"

"Hey, hey, look over there, got turned down again, hehe!"

"Shh, quiet, don't let him hear!"

It was no secret that Cui Bo was interested in President Shen, obvious from his regular fawning behavior. With so many women in the company, there's nothing they don't gossip about.

Even the cleaning lady didn't bat an eyelid upon hearing such things; everyone treated it as a laughable tale, watching Cui Bo get turned down was one of the few entertaining moments at work.

Other people chatting didn't embarrass Cui Bo, who called out after Shen Yi as she walked away:

"What are you all staring at? Have you finished your work? President Shen wants to give out bonuses, you need to pull your weight too, always slacking off!" With a little stomp, he also swayed back to his office.

After he left, someone outside couldn't help but snicker, and soon the room was filled with laughter.

"Hey, hey, look, isn't that President Shen?"

"Huh? It really is, look! President Shen went over, could it be that this person is here to pick up President Shen?"

"Really, really, go look! President Shen got in the car, quick, take a picture, and then zoom in to see what that guy looks like!"

"Got it, got it, don't shout!"

"Someone will be heartbroken now!"

Followed by a burst of laughter.

Meanwhile in Shen Yi's office, Deng Jie looked down through the window, letting out a sigh; thankfully, she merely liked them young — if it were a minor, things could get quite complicated.

In the car, Shen Yi sat in the passenger seat, rubbing her feet. As soon as she got in, she kicked off her shoes. Even a career woman gets tired from wearing heels.

Perhaps due to the age difference, she wasn't embarrassed in front of Su Qing, even hitching her long skirt up a bit to reveal her calves and fair slender feet.

She laughed while rubbing them, "Sorry, was busy with something yesterday, and here I am today making you come pick me up. How about I treat you to dinner?"

Su Qing didn't even glance over, eyes fixed on the traffic, "No worries, I just wanted to return your car."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi felt a sudden tingle of excitement, then with a half-smiling gaze replied, "What's wrong? Don't like this car? Want a different one?"

Hearing these words, Su Qing inwardly rolled his eyes, listen to that! Is that even something people say?

Although they had only just met and Shen Yi mentioned wanting to be friends, he felt something was off but couldn't put his finger on it. Is this how you make friends?

After mulling it over, he attributed this feeling to their different social circles; given their clear disparity, interacting like this inevitably caused some unease.

She was beautiful, but the aura was overwhelming, giving him some pressure.

He wasn't one to be unaware of his own league, nor was he some sycophant. Even if he'd saved her once, he wasn't expecting her to make a movie-style commitment of gratitude—he could distinguish between real life and fiction.

"Oh no, let it be. I don't even have a parking spot, and besides, this car's too expensive, not something I'm used to driving," Su Qing chuckled.

In his job, he rarely needed a car, so he wasn't that eager for one.

Hearing this, Shen Yi thought for a moment, then burst into laughter, "True, I wasn't being considerate."

"By the way, where are we heading? Do you want me to take you home?" Su Qing asked.

Originally, he intended to return the car and leave, but since she was already seated beside him, there was nothing much he could do.

Shen Yi took a deep breath, suppressing the subtle thrill, looking cunningly at Su Qing from the driver's seat, smiled, "I already said I'd treat you to dinner, you won't refuse, will you, my little savior~"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing couldn't help but shiver all over; this woman... she's something else indeed!

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