Hearing this, Chen Xueer mockingly crossed her arms over her chest.
"In your dreams! If I lived with you, wouldn't I be devoured whole?"
Seeing his intentions exposed,
Jiang Cheng cleared his throat, then seemed to think of something.
He took out his phone and filmed a short video of the crowd waiting in line.
After filming, he said, "The fact that you think that way shows you don't truly understand me. Once you move into my place, you'll realize how big of a misunderstanding you have."
"Pah~ How is what you're saying any different from those guys who claim they'll 'just rub it on the outside and not go in'?"
"Oho, I didn't expect Manager Chen to know that meme too~"
Chen Xueer clearly had no intention of continuing that topic.
Seeing Jiang Cheng editing something on his phone as they entered the elevator,
she couldn't help but steal a curious glance.
She saw that Jiang Cheng was editing the video he had just filmed.
Chen Xueer teased, "President Jiang, you're not filming this just for another mass message, are you?"
"Why does that sound so bitter? What do you mean 'another' mass message? Do I look like that kind of person?" Jiang Cheng retorted, his voice rising slightly.
Chen Xueer was clearly still brooding over that mass-sent video from the New Year.
Chen Xueer rolled her eyes at Jiang Cheng. "Have you forgotten the video you mass-sent me during the New Year? It'd be weird if I wasn't bitter! You sent me a 'Happy New Year' right at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. I thought I was being sexually harassed at work! It made my mind wander for the longest time, and then you actually told me it was a mass message."
Looking at Chen Xueer's indignant expression, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but laugh.
"Hearing the words 'workplace sexual harassment' come out of your mouth, I get the feeling you weren't actually that unwilling."
Chen Xueer's face turned slightly red, and she said somewhat unnaturally, "What choice did I have? You're not some hideously ugly, greasy guy. It was the New Year, and you sent such an ambiguous message—it's normal for me to overthink things, right?"
Her voice grew a bit quieter, as if she were embarrassed to admit her thoughts.
This answer actually surprised Jiang Cheng a little.
"Not bad, Manager Chen. You've learned to face your own heart."
Hearing this, Chen Xueer replied shyly yet somewhat haughtily, "Of course. No need to praise me. My greatest virtue is being flexible."
Jiang Cheng quite agreed with Chen Xueer's self-assessment.
After all, before this, the relationship between the two had always been in a delicate state.
Both were reserved, and most of the time, it felt like they were testing and pulling at each other.
But now that the thin veil had been pierced, Chen Xueer's attitude had clearly become much more direct.
Perhaps this was what they meant by 'those who achieve great things do not sweat the small stuff.'
People who can achieve great things indeed seem to have this trait.
This is also why the bottom lines of most wealthy people are more flexible than those of ordinary people.
While Jiang Cheng was lost in thought, the elevator quickly reached the underground garage.
After stepping out, he noticed Chen Xueer was still standing quietly inside the elevator.
Jiang Cheng said, "Let's go."
"No need to see me off. I'll just catch a cab from the first floor."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng reached out and grabbed Chen Xueer's wrist.
This sudden action caught Chen Xueer off guard.
Her body was involuntarily pulled out of the elevator by Jiang Cheng's strength.
After they left the elevator, Jiang Cheng still didn't let go, causing a flush of red to instantly appear on Chen Xueer's face.
Chen Xueer struggled slightly, trying to break free from Jiang Cheng's grip.
But Jiang Cheng's hand held on tightly, like iron pincers.
She emphasized again, somewhat helplessly, "I'll just go back to the Hilton..."
Jiang Cheng still didn't let go.
"I know. I'm dropping you off; it's on the way."
Hearing this, Chen Xueer realized she had overthought things again... As a strong woman, being dragged by the hand and forced into a car by Jiang Cheng right in front of so many Bodyguards was a bit embarrassing and shy-making.
But deep down, Chen Xueer couldn't help but feel a sense of sweetness.
To cover up her inner embarrassment and unease, Chen Xueer spoke again after getting into the car.
"President Jiang, I'm a bit curious. Exactly how many messages did you mass-send during the New Year? You didn't mass-send them to every girl in the company, did you?"
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but roll his eyes and respond irritably.
"I'm not that bored! I admit I have quite a few girls around me, but it's not like just anyone can catch my eye, okay! In our company, only you and Ling'er interest me even slightly. As for the others, they don't even register!"
"Oh, so Ling'er got one too..."
That was a good question.
Adhering to the principle of not answering if it can be avoided,
Jiang Cheng answered a different question.
"What I just did really wasn't a mass message. I was too tired last night and just want to rest well tonight, so I'm posting to my moments to check in with everyone."
"Wow, I didn't think someone of your status had to check in. I thought only corporate slaves like us had to report to the boss on time every day. It seems being in a relationship is nice; you even get priority check-ins."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng still didn't look up: "If you're so envious, why don't the two of us date?"
Seeing Jiang Cheng bring up this topic,
although Chen Xueer's expression wasn't as natural as Jiang Cheng's, she still gave a "Tch."
"Reporting to you after work is tiring enough. I have to date you after reporting too? I'm not that stupid."
Jiang Cheng replied without hesitation, "You're overthinking it. I posted this video precisely so I wouldn't have to chat. Did you really think I was 'checking in'?"
"Ah, what kind of move is that?"