At the Gu Family villa, in Gu Qingcheng's room.
Lu Cheng, as usual, came to visit his expectant mother, enjoying their quiet and cozy time together.
Gu Qingcheng, like a docile kitten, nestled in Lu Cheng's broad embrace, enjoying his reassuringly familiar scent and gentle caresses.
With her slender fingers, she unconsciously drew circles on Lu Cheng's chest, while also recounting to him Xiao Zhan's misdeeds and Ye Shuying's tragic experience.
"A-Cheng, you don't know, Shuying is truly too pitiful!"
Gu Qingcheng pouted slightly, her tone filled with sympathy for her best friend and indignation towards the culprit, Xiao Zhan.
"That Xiao Zhan from Longteng Group! He's utterly despicable! Worse than a beast!"
"Just because last time at the auction, he was brainless and insisted on bidding against you, ending up spending over a hundred million to buy that broken pot, losing money and face!"
"And what happened? He actually pushed all the blame onto Shuying's head!"
"He even pointed his finger at her and cursed her, slandering her as a commercial spy!"
"Then, without any rhyme or reason, he fired her!"
The more Gu Qingcheng spoke, the angrier she became, her small face slightly flushed with indignation.
"Shuying is so outstanding, so capable! Yet, under that Xiao Zhan, she had to endure such indignity! It infuriates me!"
"She's lost her job now, and her mood is terrible, she's moping all day, and I feel so bad for her..."
After speaking, she raised her large, watery eyes and looked at Lu Cheng piteously, speaking in a coquettish, little-woman tone that she only showed in front of him:
"Because I'm pregnant recently, I've handed over the matters at Gu's to professional managers, and it's not really convenient for me to directly interfere with personnel arrangements."
"Could you see if there's any suitable position for Shuying on your end?"
"Just do it as a favor to me, okay?"
She genuinely wanted to help her good friend get out of the shadow of unemployment as soon as possible.
And also because of a little, unrevealed ulterior motive... for example, if Ye Shuying could stay by Lu Cheng's side, for her, at least, she would have one more person to help her keep an eye on this troublesome man.
After all, she was pregnant now, and many things were inconvenient...
Lu Cheng listened to her cooing and hopeful pillow talk, already understanding.
All of this, naturally, was within his expectations and control.
Ye Shuying, or rather, 'Phantom,' one of the three Dragon Guards of the Dragon Hall.
This beautiful serpent, lurking in the shadows, both dangerous and alluring.
As expected, she couldn't hold back and actively swam to him through Gu Qingcheng, the most direct and least suspicious route.
He put on a thoughtful expression, as if genuinely weighing this small request carefully.
Since Phantom was previously the Dragon King's assistant, it proved her capabilities in that area were indeed not bad.
Perhaps he could follow suit and have her as his personal assistant, which would allow him to observe her closely and see what tricks she was trying to pull.
He could also make use of her professional abilities to handle some matters for him.
Killing two birds with one stone, why not?
A moment later.
Lu Cheng reluctantly nodded, a playful smile on his lips, and looked at Gu Qingcheng, who was gazing at him with expectant eyes in his arms, deliberately teasing her:
"Since it's someone my Qingcheng personally recommends, her abilities must be top-notch, no doubt."
"Coincidentally, I do need a capable and trustworthy personal assistant by my side."
"Letting her try it out isn't impossible..."
He paused, reached out, and dotingly, gently flicked Gu Qingcheng's upturned nose, his tone carrying a hint of teasing and banter.
"But..."
"If I suddenly have such a beautiful and capable woman as a personal assistant by my side, spending every day together..."
"My Qingcheng baby, you wouldn't... get jealous, would you?"
When Gu Qingcheng heard that Lu Cheng finally agreed, a happy and blissful smile immediately bloomed on her face.
But hearing his later improper teasing, she couldn't help but blush, gently hitting his firm chest and pouting:
"Hmph! I'm not as petty as you say!"
"Besides..."
She pouted her rosy lips slightly, her voice carrying a hint of aggrieved and resentful coquetry.
"Even if I wanted to control you, this philandering man, could I?"
...The next day.
Under Lu Cheng's arrangements, the meticulously dressed Ye Shuying arrived at his office.
He didn't subject Ye Shuying to any rigid or cumbersome interview process like other company bosses.
Lu Cheng simply leaned casually in his large boss chair, motioning for Ye Shuying to sit opposite him.
Then, in a nonchalant tone, he chatted with her about her previous work experience at Longteng Group, mainly what types of business she was responsible for.
Seemingly casual small talk, but in reality, every question was subtly probing Ye Shuying's true capabilities, adaptability, and her real purpose hidden deep within her heart.
And Ye Shuying had already raised her full guard, carefully responding to every one of Lu Cheng's questions.
She displayed her professional competence and business acumen to the fullest.
Her answers were flawless and perfectly appropriate.
She fully expressed her admiration for Lu Cheng, this business legend, and her eagerness and seriousness for this personal assistant position.
Yet, she did not appear overly eager or fawning, handling the situation with masterful skill, leaving no room for fault.
After a seemingly relaxed and casual, yet secretly turbulent, conversation.
Lu Cheng's face finally showed a satisfied smile.
He highly affirmed the abilities and cunning displayed by Ye Shuying.
No wonder the Dragon King had her as an assistant and now sent her to carry out a covert mission.
He made a decision on the spot, announcing in an unquestionable tone:
"Miss Ye, you are exceptionally outstanding, even exceeding my expectations."
"From today onwards, you are my personal assistant, Lu Cheng's."
"I hope we have a pleasant cooperation."
Upon hearing this sudden appointment, Ye Shuying's face immediately showed an expression of ecstatic joy and flattered surprise!
She quickly stood up from her chair, bowed deeply to Lu Cheng, her voice filled with excitement and gratitude:
"Thank you, Mr. Lu!"
"I will certainly not let you down! I will do my utmost to share your burdens and solve your problems!"
Her exquisite acting skills were enough to deceive most people, leaving no trace of a flaw.
But her heart, at this moment, was filled with extremely complex emotions:
On one hand, she was excited that she had so easily succeeded in infiltrating the side of Lu Cheng, this key figure.
On the other hand, she also felt deep worry and unease about the upcoming, unknown undercover life.
After all, Lu Cheng's strength was only stronger, not weaker, than the Dragon King's, and being an assistant, let alone an undercover agent, by such a person's side was tantamount to dancing on the tip of a knife...