Volume 1, Chapter 40: The Boss Is Actually Him!

When I came out of the restroom, President Mei had already fallen asleep leaning against the bedside.

Her pitch-black hair cascaded down her shoulders, with a few strands partially veiling her face. The slip-dress she wore had a very low neckline, revealing glimpses of the breathtaking scenery within. Her fair, slender long legs were exposed, and even her delicate, jade-like feet possessed a silent, alluring charm.

The dim, warm light cascaded down, making her naturally fair skin look even more captivating.

Viewing a beauty under the light truly had a unique charm of its own.

My heartbeat gradually accelerated, and a faint sensation of heat stirred deep within my body.

While she was undeniably gorgeous, I found myself feeling somewhat at a loss, never expecting that she would fall asleep during the short time I was in the restroom.

I was now caught in a dilemma.

If I ignored her and let her sleep on the floor all night, it wouldn't do; the floor was too cold, and it would be even more troublesome if she caught a cold. But if I took care of her, I was afraid it would be hard to clear my name later.

After a brief hesitation, I decided to take care of her anyway. Leaving such a stunning woman to sleep on the floor would mean I had no appreciation for feminine delicacy at all.

I took a deep breath, gently scooped her up in my arms, and as our bodies pressed tightly together, an astonishing elasticity instantly transmitted through. Her figure was flawless—soft and tender—and I immediately felt some physiological changes happening to my body.

I tiptoed over to place her on the bed, carefully tucked her in with the quilt, and then boiled a pot of water. After it came to a boil, I poured a cup and left it on her bedside table.

Only after finishing all this did I return to my own room.

Back in my room, the first thing I did was take a cold shower; only then did that scorching sensation dissipate.

Stepping out of the bathroom, I checked my phone and saw a missed call from Zhou Shutong.

I threw myself onto the bed and immediately dialed her back.

Soon, Zhou Shutong’s crisp voice seemed to drift in from the edge of the sky.

"Hello, Yu Bin, how are things over there? Is everything going smoothly?"

Recalling the scene in President Mei’s room just moments ago, I couldn't help massaging my brow and giving a bitter laugh. "We didn't go to the warehouse today, we're going tomorrow! Just went out for drinks with President Mei."

"You guys didn't drink too much, did you?"

I chuckled and rubbed my face. "I didn't have much, but she got drunk."

I paused for a moment before continuing, "However... I feel like she has something on her mind."

Zhou Shutong let out a soft sigh. "Well, the person she likes got married to someone else today, and she used the business trip as an excuse to skip the wedding."

I was slightly stunned and chuckled wryly. "Is there really someone President Mei couldn't win over?"

"When it comes to matters of the heart, who can really say for sure? I won't keep you talking, get some rest early! You still have to run around the warehouse tomorrow!"

After wishing each other goodnight, I fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. Having traveled and bustled about all day, I was long exhausted. The next morning, just as I finished tidying myself up, a knock suddenly sounded on my hotel room door.

Opening the door, I was surprised to find President Mei standing outside.

I froze. After drinking to the point of passing out last night, she had woken up so early today, and she looked completely fine without a single trace of haggardness.

She was still dressed in her signature mature, urban-chic attire. Seeing the astonishment on my face, she graced me with a radiant smile.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Are you that surprised?"

I nodded. "Weren't you dead drunk last night?"

The corners of her lips curved upward. "I was drunk, and my head still hurts a bit now! But that won't stop me from making money."

A wave of emotion washed over me, and I instantly felt utterly inadequate. If I had gotten that drunk last night, I’d probably still be lying like a corpse in bed. Fortune favors the ruthless—the ancients truly did not deceive me.

We went together to the hotel's dining room for breakfast and then hailed a taxi straight to the warehouse.

The warehouse we used was part of a large multi-tenant logistics park housing numerous storage facilities. The warehousing company didn't just serve us; they handled brands of all sizes.

Upon arrival, President Mei made a phone call, and soon a tall, thin fellow came trotting over to greet us eagerly.

The moment he laid eyes on President Mei, he looked like a wolf spotting meat, sidling up with a salacious grin that revealed a mouthful of large, yellow teeth.

"You must be President Mei, a pleasure to meet you, a pleasure! Why don't the two of you come with me to the office to rest for a bit, President Chen will be right here."

Under his guidance, President Mei and I walked into the office—which was actually just a makeshift room constructed from shipping container partitions.

After waiting for a long time, the so-called President Chen still hadn't shown up.

My mood mirrored the scorching weather, prompting me to complain, "President Mei, just who on earth is this Chen guy? Who does he think he is, putting on such a huge diva act?"

Her delicate lips parted as if she were about to speak, but right then, the door abruptly swung open. Simultaneously, a rough yet familiar voice rang out.

"Oh, President Mei, I am so sorry to have kept you wa—"

He walked inward as he spoke, but the moment he caught sight of us, the rest of his words jammed in his throat.

I froze as well, feeling as though a thunderbolt had cracked right above my head, leaving my ears ringing.

Our eyes locked. His expression instantly turned unsightly, his eyes bulging wide, while a surge of fury instantly rose within my chest.

I never expected that this so-called President Chen would be the adulterer who had stolen Kuang Li away from me!

Chen Zheng!

Furious to the point of hair standing on end, I was just about to erupt when Kuang Li followed right behind him, stepping into the room. ...Yu Yu Bin?

The moment Kuang Li saw me, the smile on her face instantly froze. She stared blankly at me, completely at a loss.

An oppressive tension instantly permeated the entire office. President Mei looked at us in utter confusion and turned to ask me, "You guys know each other?"

I nodded expressionlessly, letting out a few cold laughs. "Know each other? Far more than that! She is my ex-girlfriend, Kuang Li, and this President Chen here is the scumbag who cuckolded me."

Kuang Li’s face turned as pale as a sheet of paper, the light instantly vanishing from her eyes.

Chen Zheng glared fiercely, the veins on his forehead bulging and throbbing with every breath. Pointing a finger at me, he let out a cold laugh and said to President Mei, "President Mei, I'll cooperate with your work however you want, but I have one demand: fire him."

President Mei knitted her slender eyebrows, her pretty face seemingly covered in a layer of frost. "President Chen, personal grievances are personal grievances; you cannot drag them into business cooperation, can you?"

Chen Zheng spread his hands. "Then I guess there's nothing to talk about! If you fire him, I will definitely make sure the boys cooperate with your new system, and I guarantee we'll properly address the inventory discrepancies caused by your order mix-ups this time around. Of course, all of this is contingent upon you helping me vent this spleen."

President Mei’s gaze turned icy. She gave him a detached sweep and refused without a moment's hesitation. "What you're asking for is impossible. Let's talk about something practical instead!"

Chen Zheng was taken aback, not expecting her to refuse him flat out without giving him an ounce of face.

He scratched his head, rolled his eyes, and looked at me with a smirk. "Fine then! How about I change it to a demand that everyone can accept?"