Chapter 265: Chance Encounter With The Little Secretary
Wang Heng left, leaving the room to the three girls.
After some discussion, Pei Ningle finally approved Ye Xun’s proposal, which was to properly visit the most popular attractions in Magic City.
But Han Yixuan was somewhat distracted, agreeing to their plan only perfunctorily. Because some subtle changes in Wang Heng’s expressions earlier made Han Yixuan quite concerned, so naturally she couldn’t care about things like visiting attractions.
“Since it’s settled, I’ll go back to my room to pack and get ready.”
With that, Han Yixuan walked out of Pei Ningle’s room and into her own room.
She didn’t close the door, but deliberately left a small gap, then got dressed as quickly as possible, moved a chair to a spot not far from the door, sat down, and waited.
After waiting a few minutes, she finally heard movement from the room door diagonally across.
Han Yixuan quickly went to the door and looked out through the peephole, just in time to see Wang Heng, dressed in a crisp suit, walking past the doorway.
“Why is he wearing a suit?” Han Yixuan murmured to herself, “Does he have an appointment with someone?”
Wang Heng’s figure had already disappeared from the peephole, leaving only Pei Ningle’s room door. Presumably, Xiao Le and Ye Xun were still chatting about which attractions to visit. How could they possibly imagine that at the same time, Wang Heng had actually changed into a set of equipment to go meet an unknown appointment?
If it was another mature older sister type competitor like Lu Qi, what then?
If Wang Heng really was that good at philandering, even if she was reluctant, she could only give up…
At this thought, Han Yixuan suddenly felt a tugging pain in her chest, a dull aching sensation. Her vision also blurred a bit because of the tears.
“No way, how could I let you go so easily?” The girl bit her lower lip, suddenly pulled open the door, and followed in the direction Wang Heng had gone.
Her footsteps were quick but light and silent.
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Little Orange Book’s founder CEO Cao Wen sat in his office, looking at the young man in a suit in front of him, and couldn’t help but secretly speculate—what exactly was the background of this individual angel investor named Wang Heng?
Judging by his appearance, this Mr. Wang Heng was really too young, just like a university student. But could a boy around twenty casually pull out a few million to invest?
Perhaps it was because of the proper maintenance of a rich second generation… Damn rich second generation. Cao Wen was still struggling with entrepreneurship, while others were everywhere looking for places to throw money. This gap was truly incomparable.
“President Cao, so shall we settle it this way?” Wang Heng wore a smile appropriate for social etiquette, “For the Ge Zhen Fund that is leading the investment, please help mention it to them. I’ll be in Magic City for the next couple of days; if we can confirm it as soon as possible, that would be best.”
Cao Wen asked: “President Wang, where do you usually live?”
Wang Heng: “Rongdu.”
Cao Wen was clearly a bit puzzled: “Most people in venture capital are in Magic City and Imperial Capital. Why did President Wang come from so far away? Listening to your accent, you don’t seem to be from Rongdu either?”
Wang Heng smiled: “Mainly because of some personal reasons…”
Seeing this, Cao Wen tactfully changed the topic: “Mr. Wang, would you like to have lunch with me? I’ve eaten at the western restaurant downstairs; the steak is very good.”
Wang Heng was about to agree outright—after all, though he hadn’t much experience in the business world, he understood this was an important social engagement to build rapport. But at that moment, his gaze swept over the street outside the window, and a detail made his eyes narrow involuntarily.
Though from high up in the building the figure appeared very small, Wang Heng was too familiar with Han Yixuan’s appearance—how could he not recognize her?
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Han Yixuan had circled that utility pole by the roadside who knows how many times, but still couldn’t make up her mind.
Making up an excuse to brush off Ye Xun and Pei Ningle wouldn’t be hard; stalking Wang Heng over here was also familiar territory for her. But after tracking him to the destination?
After circling the area once, Han Yixuan understood this was an office district clustered with internet companies. So, the reason Wang Heng had specially changed into a suit to come here was obvious—not to meet some woman, but business attire norms to make himself appear more professional.
Wang Heng had come to discuss business and proper matters, so what was she doing following him?
“So should I go back now?” Han Yixuan muttered to herself, feeling a bit melancholy.
Pei Ningle and Ye Xun were going sightseeing, so what should she do? Go back to the hotel room?
Just as Han Yixuan was hesitating, that handsome young man in a suit suddenly appeared before her.
She’d been discovered! The girl was startled.
Wang Heng also showed a surprised expression, quickly coming up to her and asking: “Why did you come here? Where are Xiao Le and Xiao Xun?”
Han Yixuan instinctively tried to muddle through: “I, I was just wandering around…”
But Wang Heng didn’t pursue it, instead taking her wrist: “Perfect timing. I’m going to have lunch with a business partner; come support the scene for me.”
Han Yixuan: “Support the scene?”
“How can a rich investor not have a radiant secretary?”
Hearing him say that, the girl’s face instantly flushed. Radiant? Secretary? Was he talking about her?
Han Yixuan secretly glanced at the glass curtain wall nearby. On the smooth, mirror-like wall was reflected a sweet girl in a short-sleeved top and short skirt. Her face was a bit flushed, making her appear even more delicately cute.
“Dressed like this, I’m not really suited to pretend to be a secretary…” Han Yixuan was pulled along by him without any strength to resist, just voicing some concern.
Wang Heng laughed: “You’re out traveling, so wearing casual wear is reasonable.”
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Sitting in that high-end western restaurant, looking at the man across the table, Han Yixuan suddenly understood.
Wang Heng must have spotted her stalking, so he brought her in to see that the person he was meeting was a man, to completely dispel her doubts.
The food in the restaurant was very good, but Wang Heng’s conversation with the man attracted the girl’s attention even more. She gradually realized that Wang Heng planned to invest in them? And at a scale of millions?
Han Yixuan didn’t dare make a sound, not even a single word, just silently kept her head down eating and listening…
Finally, the lunch ended.
After politely saying goodbye to President Cao, Wang Heng brought Han Yixuan out of the western restaurant and walked along the sidewalk.
Suddenly, Wang Heng said: “Now do you understand what I’m doing?”
Han Yixuan nodded a bit shamefully: “Mm…”
Wang Heng continued: “So besides completing your studies, you need to proactively learn about investment and financing matters and prepare. In a bit, I’ll definitely hire a more professional agent for Xiao Le. And on my side, just like we agreed before, I want you to be my assistant, got it?”
Han Yixuan suddenly froze.
So that earlier line ‘Now do you understand what I’m doing’ wasn’t a question, wasn’t teasing—it was serious business?
So in the future, she would be by his side as an assistant?
Han Yixuan suddenly felt her nose sting, her vision blurring again…
This time, Wang Heng was also stunned: “Why are you crying?”
Han Yixuan shook her head, trying to hold back the tears, but found she couldn’t.
After hesitating for two seconds, the girl simply threw herself into his arms in self-abandonment, crying out: “Anyway, you can exploit me however you want, whether as agent or assistant I’ll listen to you, can’t I even cry a little!”
Wang Heng patted the girl’s head.
His right hand brushed over that black, shiny, and smooth long hair, and he couldn’t help but secretly sigh—this girl was still the same as in the first playthrough, unable to be frank. To prevent her from blackening, he really couldn’t let his guard down.
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