Chapter 149: Overseas Trip Mode Activated
Athena blushed and asked Ji Xiangyu, “Chairman, why would you say we’re going on an overseas trip together? Don’t you know this news has already spread like wildfire?”
Ji Xiangyu put his arm around Athena, still standing at the doorway, and said softly, “We haven’t officially announced our relationship yet, and you’re already getting jealous?”
Athena pouted, a little embarrassed, and defended herself, “Who’s jealous? I’m not talking to you. I’m going to work!”
Ji Xiangyu smiled happily. Although he knew the person in front of him might not be Qing Tian, he was eighty percent sure that the person in front of him was definitely Qing Tian. It was just that something must have happened five years ago that made her forget him.
Seeing her heart leaning towards him, he became even more certain that Athena was Qing Tian. How could anyone be so similar?
Ji Xiangyu didn’t pester her and let Athena leave. He finally said, “Remember to miss me!”
Athena left with a red face and felt even more embarrassed when she saw Assistant Che’s fawning smile.
Assistant Che enthusiastically shouted, “Chief Assistant, remember to stay together!”
Athena turned back and smiled faintly as a reply. She didn’t want anyone to see her in this state and felt like running away!
On the airplane:
The flight, not too long or too short, had most of the airplane cabin filled with hotel executives and long-serving employees. Everyone was incredibly excited because of Ji Xiangyu’s participation.
Several men opened red wine and became more cheerful as they talked. The young girls and women nearby listened with great interest. Many female employees raised their wine glasses to drink with Ji Xiangyu. Ji Xiangyu didn’t put on airs and cooperated by drinking several glasses. Finally, Assistant Che couldn’t stand it anymore and stepped in to block the drinks, saying, “Ladies, even with the Chairman’s immense charm, he can’t handle all your toasts one by one! Please be moderate, be moderate! Remember to be ladylike, you know what ladylike means. I’ll let you in on a little secret: the Chairman prefers quiet girls.”
After speaking, he pointed at Athena, who was sitting by the bed looking out the window, and said, “Look, just like the Chief Assistant, intelligent and ladylike! She’s absolutely stunning!”
Everyone looked towards Athena, sighing, “Our Chief Assistant is naturally beautiful; even just spacing out, she looks incredibly stunning!”
In this way, Ji Xiangyu escaped disaster. However, even though his confidence was shaken, his enthusiasm remained undiminished.
It was unclear who arranged it, but Athena’s seat was placed next to Ji Xiangyu’s. After a group of people left, Athena leaned on the armrest beside her and said, “Doesn’t the Chairman know about an unwritten rule in the hotel?”
Ji Xiangyu rubbed his eyes, likely from drinking a bit too much earlier. “What rule?”
Athena looked at Ji Xiangyu with worry and said, “That office romances are not allowed!”
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiangyu immediately opened his eyes and looked at Athena, saying, “Then you’ll just have to be the woman behind me!”
Athena immediately smiled, “The Chairman is so thoughtful!”
Ji Xiangyu looked at her with amusement. Because she was leaning over and looking up at him, her small lips pouted, and this posture presented all the features of her face to him.
Ji Xiangyu suddenly leaned closer, wanting to say something.
It was too close, so close it made her heart race, and Athena suddenly sat up.
Just then, a flight attendant walked over. Athena found something to distract herself with. She ordered a beverage and began flipping through the magazine beside her. She acted as if nothing had happened. With so many people on the plane, she didn’t want to get caught in the crossfire; this wasn’t just a matter of one or two women, but of all female compatriots.
Even after getting off the plane, Athena didn’t dare to get too close to Ji Xiangyu. Instead, she clung tightly to Assistant Che, checking into the same room.
In the end, there was no other choice because the highest-ranking members always gave a motivational speech during the annual overseas trip. Ultimately, it was just a formality to liven up the atmosphere.
Since the Chairman was present this time, he naturally became the speaker.
All the women looked at Ji Xiangyu on stage with admiration. His words sounded like beautiful musical notes.
“To ensure everyone has a fun time, I won’t talk about trivial matters today. I hope you all have a romantic journey. It’s rumored that the hotel doesn’t encourage office romances, but you can love however you want outside. We’ll deal with you slowly when we get back!”
Laughter erupted from the audience, with people shouting about wanting to spark something with the Chairman.
Athena looked at the handsome and charming Ji Xiangyu on stage, laughing inwardly. He was clearly doing it for her, yet he said he would deal with them properly upon their return.
He was definitely doing it on purpose!
