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Chapter 302: 205 Xie Family Recognition, The Man Who Can Make Qi Duidui Stomp Her Feet (4 more updates)_2

Qi Zeyan just said something infuriating:

“I’m paying her salary!”

If it weren’t for her deep affection, Ruan Mengxi would have taken off her high heels to smash his head and see what was stuffed inside!

“You’re flying tomorrow, the flight isn’t affected, right?” Tang Wan asked.

“No notice yet, hoping it’s unaffected.” Ruan Mengxi shrugged, unable to hide her excitement about going home.

“You don’t seem this happy at work.” Qi Zeyan gave her a glance.

Ruan Mengxi choked.

If it weren’t for her liking this filter, she really wouldn’t guarantee that one day, she might be driven to “hit” her boss and then slap her resignation letter on his face.

He was single, never able to catch up with Tang Xiaowan from her family, and it served him right.

“Chengsi is coming back tomorrow. We have tomorrow night free, everyone’s off. Shall we get together?” Qi Zeyan suggested.

“Who’s all going?” Jiang Jinsang sat opposite him.

“Just our usual group. Who else could there be? But there might be a few extra people this year.” Qi Zeyan glanced at Tang Wan, “Some people she hasn’t met yet.”

“Mm-hmm.” Jiang Jinsang nodded.

“Meet who?” Tang Wan asked.

Actually, Tang Wan hadn’t paid much attention to how many friends Jiang Jinsang really had since he was a homebody, didn’t participate in activities, and had no visitors.

“Just…” Qi Zeyan hadn’t finished speaking when the door to the private room was pushed open.

With a creak—

A man in a white suit appeared at the doorway, dazzling under the light, looking like a harbinger of trouble.

His white was different from the bloodless, cold white of Jiang Jinsang’s complexion; his was like spring water mingling with peach blossoms, provocatively white, the suit paired with a floral scarf at the collar.

This outfit, if not worn well, could easily look greasy, but he wore it with an unrelated gracefulness.

Seeing people in the room, he hooked his lips in a soft smile, exuding a mischievous aura with a hint of naughtiness.

“Boss Xiaoqi, Fifth Master, what a coincidence. Is this your lounge?”

“What are you doing here?” Qi Zeyan got up and went to meet him.

The two men, one black and one white, both exuded an air of rakish charm, one on the surface and one in the bones.

“Just watching the show.”

“You don’t have to manage your company? You seem quite free?” Qi Zeyan chuckled.

The man just smiled, “I’ve already handled everything, I’m on annual leave now. Don’t tell me you still have work unfinished? Is it too much company business, or is Mr. Qi’s energy limited, unable to cover everything?”

“I’m really not like someone who, bursting with energy, idles around online. I’ll never learn to keep a low profile.”

“My capability doesn’t allow me to keep a low profile, unlike someone whose capability is lacking, only able to rely on that bit of hair for attention.”

“Not involved in music, but playing paparazzo, who could be more high-profile than you?”

“That’s called having ambition, you damn understand nothing!” the man couldn’t hold back, “I have higher artistic pursuits. You, this boring straight man, probably won’t find a partner in this lifetime.”

“Duan Linbai, you say that again?”

“What, Mongkey, you thought I was afraid of you?”

“Damn it, say that again…”

Mongkey, Qi Zeyan took a deep breath, wishing he could kill this bastard in front of him!

The man’s tone became even more irksome: “Don’t get angry, your hair will get messed up!”

Qi Zeyan completely exploded!

Tang Wan tried hard to stifle her laughter, but Ruan Mengxi couldn’t hold back—a burst of laughter escaped, thinking this Duan son must be toxic!

Qi Zeyan turned his head and glared fiercely at Ruan Mengxi, who then struggled to hold back.

Holding back to the point of discomfort, her face turned red.

Tang Wan originally watched the two face off and glanced worriedly at Jiang Jinsang. However, he looked back at her, offered a reassuring look, and gestured for her to sit down and enjoy the show.noveldrama

She had known this man for a long time, but it was the first time she saw him in person. He managed a company but had tens of millions of fans online. Some people called him “Brother Duan” or “Mr. Duan.”

She just never expected that he would look like this in real life…

These two dramatically showcased what is called a minor squabble! Childish like elementary school kids.

Jiang Jinsang softly approached Tang Wan’s ear, “His name is Duan Linbai. He doesn’t mix in our circles, but he’s known Zeyan since kindergarten and they’ve been fighting all along.”

“Mr. Duan, sorry, your resting room is over here.” A waiter stood by the door, not daring to speak until the two had calmed down, then he timidly spoke up.

“I know.” Duan Linbai turned his head and nodded with a smile toward Jiang Jinsang and Tang Wan as a greeting.

It seemed like just a moment ago two grown men were arguing, and one of them wasn’t him. In a blink of an eye, he was the epitome of a graceful gentleman.

“By the way, Qi Zeyan,” Duan Linbai said as he was leaving, sizing him up, “I’ve been meaning to tell you for a long time, your hairstyle is really quite flamboyant.”

“Dammit—” Qi Zeyan got angry this time, “You walking peacock, what right do you have to talk about me!”

“I’m openly flamboyant, way better than your sneaky type.”

Qi Zeyan took a deep breath and thought about going out to argue, but the door had already closed…

“Alright, Zeyan, sit down,” Jiang Jinsang coughed, barely holding back his laughter.

“I’m telling you, I now have every reason to suspect that those reporters outside were all brought by him!” Qi Zeyan was livid.

After all, their squabbles never let either of them get the upper hand, each holding their own. If it doesn’t kill him, it sends the other scrambling.

“Actually, to avoid conflict, just avoiding each other would suffice,” Tang Wan whispered.

But Jiang Jinsang laughed, “That man is focused on media. Besides company business, Zeyan is also investing in drama projects and sometimes needs media outings. It’s unavoidable to go begging to the Duan family for favors.”

“No other way about it…” Tang Wan suppressed her laughter.

Ruan Mengxi seemed like something hit her funny bone, she just couldn’t stop laughing.

Mongkey?

What a bizarre nickname, haha—

“Ruan Mengxi?” Qi Zeyan suddenly looked at her seriously.

“Boss!” Ruan Mengxi immediately straightened up, “Is there something wrong?”

“Finding it funny?”

Qi Zeyan scrutinized her, his gaze clearly signaling: Be careful with your words!

“No, I think that person was too much, really! So shameless! I’ve never seen someone so brazen, dressed so flamboyantly, yet daring to criticize others, acting online like some knock-off account, probably doesn’t even know how to spell ‘low-key’…”

Ruan Mengxi spoke indignantly.

“Alright, stop talking,” Qi Zeyan knew her all too well, a classic case of too little, too late, as she had been the most amused before.

But losing in this round, it was unavoidably uncomfortable!

…

After winter set in, the nights arrived especially early, enveloping the city in darkness, and the hotel lobby was packed with people.

At this annual meeting, besides those who received an invitation, the attendees included Shieh’s employees who had made significant contributions this year, various department heads, and shareholders. Everyone was waiting in the lobby before the event started.

A few reporters in the media area were also busy adjusting their positions, trying to capture some spectacular photos, as this might be the last big event in Beijing for the year.

Accompanied by soothing symphonic music, everyone quietly awaited the start of the annual meeting.