Colleagues and their family members arrived one after another. Finally, Cheng Yu rushed in, looking travel - worn. "Sorry, the flight was delayed."
All the male colleagues stood up to welcome him with the kind of reverence one has for a god. "Good to see you, Mr. Cheng! You've had a hard trip!"
Me: "..."
Qi Jiayuan gritted his teeth and said, "Yu God, the restaurant you recommended is really—"
Cheng Yu sat down beside me. "Expensive?"
Men are all about face. No matter how stingy Qi Jiayuan was, he couldn't say it out loud. He managed a smile and said, "It's very high - class."
Cheng Yu said modestly, "I'm glad you're satisfied, Mr. Qi."
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I thought everyone would talk a lot about being named by the idol today. Instead, they all turned into little fans of Yu God and seized every precious moment with this money - making god.
[Yu God, is the Baoou Fund going to be available for purchase the day after tomorrow?]
[I made enough money from the fund you manage to buy a car! Only highly intelligent people can succeed in this field!]
[People? They're gods! The title of Yu God is well - deserved!]
[I should have borrowed money to buy it!]
Cheng Yu remained calm as ever. He smiled and said, "There are risks in any investment. It's more reliable to work steadily. My girlfriend is very practical. She never invests in stocks."
Me: "..."
Damn it.
I'm so wronged.
I'm a stock - market novice.
If I'd known your funds were so profitable.
I would have bet all my savings and doubled them to become a rich woman!
I wonder if it's too late to buy your funds now...
Cheng Yu said, "It's a good thing, actually. It saves some trouble. According to the regulations of the CSRC, all immediate family members of a fund manager are not allowed to trade stocks."
All the female colleagues made a chorus of ambiguous "ohs". I didn't understand what it meant at first. Then Zhang Yuan, the big - mouth, started shouting, "Only parents count as immediate family members, right? Even if Zhou Yinyin marries him, she doesn't count!"
The male colleagues couldn't stand it anymore. "Immediate relatives by marriage! Spouses with a marital relationship! A wife is the key person under supervision, okay?!"
Me: ...What wife?
Why are we talking about marriage?
I blushed from being teased by everyone, but I was more concerned about one thing: "Is it too late for me to buy the Baoou Fund now?!"
Are you kidding me!
Marriage can wait!
Making money is the most important thing!
The female colleagues burst into laughter. "Are you crazy? You want money more than your future husband?!"
Cheng Yu's face darkened. He stared angrily at me, the money - grubber. "Sorry, it's too late."
Me: "Damn it, why?"
Cheng Yu: "Due to my high - position and special situation, I've already reported to the company that you're my girlfriend. You won't be able to buy any of the funds I'm in charge of."
Me: Snap.
My dream of becoming a rich woman shattered.
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After the dishes were served, everyone ate and drank happily.
People kept coming to toast Cheng Yu. Unable to decline their kindness, he had a few drinks.
Then some male colleagues came over for group photos, hugged his legs like they were hugging a money - making god, and some flattered me to curry favor with Yu God.
Male colleague A said, "Yu God, your taste is really good. Director Zhou is the darling of our company. She's hard - working, responsible, enthusiastic, and kind!"
Male colleague B said, "If it were any other man, we wouldn't let her go! But for you, Yu God, we can only hand her over to you with confidence!"
Male colleague C said, "I'm really reluctant!"
Male colleague D said, "Tell me about it... Wuwu, I had a crush on her... Mm!"
Male colleague D was silenced by colleague C with a sea cucumber. "Eat this! Eat this!"
Cheng Yu gave male colleague D a long look, then glanced at me. Yes, male colleague D was the innocent young man who secretly confessed his love to me.
Although I had nothing to feel guilty about, my eyes still dodged involuntarily.
I thought this little episode would pass quickly, but one thing led to another.
Male colleague B said, "Come on, D, shake hands. I also fell in love with her at first sight when Director Zhou first joined the company. What a coincidence!"
Male colleague E said, "Me too!"
Male colleague F said, "Count me in."
Me: "..."
Are you guys doing this on purpose!
Cheng Yu's face was darker than the bottom of a pot, and his head was greener than a grassland. Damn it, this is a feast of treachery!
Qi Jiayuan also joined in the fun. "When Xiaozhou first joined the company, I thought, I'm in a good position, so I should seize the opportunity. Although she had a very ambiguous male friend surnamed Cheng, she told me he was— Mm!"
I jumped up and slapped Qi Jiayuan's "gay" back into his stomach!
I've already told you it was a misunderstanding and asked you to keep it a secret. But after a few drinks, you just blurt it out.
The whole table fell silent.
Everyone was looking at me, a woman with a boyfriend, jumping up to cover another man's mouth.
I froze.
Completely stiff.
Until Cheng Yu called me, "Zhou Yinyin."
Me: "Ah?"
He grabbed my arm and pulled me away from Qi Jiayuan. "Come with me for a moment."
The whole table let out a malicious "oh".
You guys are all villains!
-
Cheng Yu led me all the way to a secluded corner.
Cheng Yu turned around, blocking the aisle where people might pass by. He shielded me firmly in front of him, with the wall at his back.
He said, "What did Qi Jiayuan mean by that?"
Me: !!!
Cheng Yu took a step closer, making my heart pound nervously. My brain was working overtime, and I managed to say, "Brother!"
Cheng Yu:?
I said with great emotion, "At that time, I really had no improper thoughts about you. I only regarded you as my own brother. So Qi Jiayuan thought I had no feelings for you. Well, that's it."
Cheng Yu narrowed his eyes. "Really?"
I swallowed hard, remembering what the military advisor said. As long as I keep it well - hidden, he'll never know his former—
self - infatuation.
I'm lying to you to save your face.
For your dignity and pride.
Thankfully, Cheng Yu seemed to believe me. He stared at my lips and slowly said, "Say it again. Let me hear it."
Me: "..."
Damn it.
I bit my lip shyly and called him, " ...Brother."
I don't know what got into him, but he suddenly lowered his head and kissed me.
Damn it, people might pass by here!
What if a colleague comes looking for us?
I nervously grabbed his sleeve, but he kissed me more forcefully. My tongue was numb from the sucking, and my breath was full of the smell of alcohol.
Sigh...
I forgot that he turns into a wolf when he drinks.
I must stay away from him when he's drunk in the future.
Finally, when I was almost out of breath, he released my lips.
I gasped for air. Suddenly, my neck tingled as he bit me gently.
I pushed him in a hurry. "You're crazy..."
There was a hot and humid sensation on my neck, painful and itchy at the same time. I struggled to push him away. When I spoke again, my voice was a bit hoarse. "Cheng Yu! Stop it!"
He finally let go and slowly raised his head. His eyes were lazy and satisfied. "Sorry, when you call me brother, I can't help myself."
Me: !!!
Don't say such things in that tone with those eyes, okay? I'll get the wrong idea!
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When we went back and sat down again, I ate with my head down in embarrassment and kept silent.
When I reached for another dish, I noticed that all the female colleagues were blushing so hard that they couldn't even raise their heads.
Me:?
It wasn't until Cheng Yu pulled up my collar that I realized what was going on. I checked with my phone. Damn it, my neck was red all over, like I'd been scraped!
Damn it.
This is a social - death situation!
I'll never forgive you, you dog - man, Cheng Yu!
-
I couldn't even raise my head.
But suddenly I heard a soft sobbing sound.
I looked and saw it was male colleague D.
He was looking at me with a very painful and sad expression, as if he couldn't bear the blow. Tears were streaming down his face...
Cheng Yu! You brute! You made him cry!