You're Playing with Fire

After a long time, Qin Qinghan finally recovered from her shock. She pursed her lips and shook her head, saying, "Thank you, Chairman Luo and Assistant Lin for believing in me, but... I've never managed such a large company before. I... I just wanted to apply for an ordinary position."

Faced with Qin Qinghan's tactful refusal, even Lin Yu was slightly surprised. She had never imagined someone would simply give up such a great opportunity - this was the position of Executive President of the Phoenix Group, desired by countless people.

However, Luo Yihuaung had warned her to keep Qin Qinghan no matter what, insisting the position of Executive President was meant for her.

So Lin Yu persisted, "Miss Qin, we believe in your abilities. This is the repeated request of the Chairman. Or could it be that Miss Qin doubts she's up to the task?"

Qin Qinghan hesitated again. How could she have imagined that the legendary woman, the Chairman of Phoenix Group, would think so highly of her?

She also knew that if she refused, she would likely never have a chance to join the Phoenix Group again, even as a low-level employee.

After thinking it over again and again, Qin Qinghan finally pursed her lips and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Chairman Luo and Assistant Lin. I...I will do my best."

Only then did Lin Yu smile satisfactorily, "That's more like it."

Then, Lin Yu took out a contract from the side, with the company seal placed in front.

"If you have no other concerns, Miss Qin, please sign a simple contract first." Lin Yu pushed the contract in front of Qin Qinghan.

Qin Qinghan nodded, then picked up the pen and carefully signed her name and personal information.

When she got to the last page, it actually required filling in the names and phone numbers of family members. This made Qin Qinghan frown slightly. She hesitated for a moment before preparing to fill in her father's information.

Beside her, Lin Yu had been watching Qin Qinghan's facial expressions and actions closely. Just as Qin Qinghan was about to put pen to paper, Lin Yu suddenly said, "Miss Qin, you're married, right?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Qinghan stopped her hand. Her beautiful face instantly became complicated. Could she be considered married? Ye Fengwu was always an enigma to her, making her want to get close but not dare to get close at the same time.

After a long while, Qin Qinghan finally nodded and said, "Yes... is there a problem?"

Lin Yu smiled calmly and pointed at the contract, saying, "Of course there's no problem. However, if Miss Qin is married, then this section for family information needs to be filled with your husband's name and number. I hope Miss Qin understands."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qinghan pursed her red lips. She took out her phone and found Ye Fengwu's number, then filled it in above.

Lin Yu's gaze remained fixed on the words on the contract. The name Qin Qinghan had written was clearly Ye Fengwu.

Once the contract was signed, Lin Yu impatiently stamped the company seal on it and smiled, "Miss Qin, it's an honor to have you as our company's Executive President. If it's convenient, please come to the company to officially start work tomorrow."

Qin Qinghan nodded and said, "Okay, thank you Assistant Lin."

Afterwards, Lin Yu saw Qin Qinghan out of the Phoenix Building.

Once Lin Yu returned to her office, her beautiful face instantly became solemn. Then she took out the contract, found Ye Fengwu's phone number, and called it.

...

Two hundred kilometers from Haihua City was a small county town. Inside a run-down motel, there was a damp, moldy smell.

Inside the room, Ye Fengwu still sat on the simple chair, with that strange black box under his feet.

There was some fatigue in Ye Fengwu's eyes. He had not slept all night, though he knew he needed his strength for the difficult task ahead. But Ye Fengwu didn't dare relax his vigilance, because he knew two skilled people were closely pursuing him.

Ye Fengwu looked at his phone. It was already 10am, yet the queen on the bed still showed no signs of waking.

Yesterday, Luo Yihuaung had gone to sleep at 2am. Add to that the running around they did, and eight hours of sleep clearly wasn't enough for her.

Just then, Ye Fengwu suddenly stood up from the chair, his body making cracking sounds.

"Hey, time to get up," Ye Fengwu impatiently pushed Luo Yihuaung's shoulder.

Luo Yihuaung's long lashes quivered fiercely, as if forcing her eyes open.

"Mmm..." Luo Yihuaung let out a lazy moan, lazily lifting her arms.

Gazing at that languidly awakening, peerless face, especially when Luo Yihuaung stretched, revealing a section of smooth, slender belly without an ounce of fat - for some reason, this made Ye Fengwu feel a surge of arousal. He couldn't help it. Though he hadn't slept all night, a man would always have this physiological reaction in the morning.

Finally, Luo Yihuaung's beautiful eyes slowly opened. The moment she saw the man's face before her, her originally hazy gaze instantly became alert. She sat up warily.

Ye Fengwu snorted impatiently, "The sun's shining on your ass already."

As he spoke, Ye Fengwu even glanced at Luo Yihuaung's pert behind.

Luo Yihuaung shot Ye Fengwu a cold look before getting up and walking towards the bathroom, muttering as she went, "This is the first time in my life I've been woken up by a man, and a killer at that."

Amused, Ye Fengwu played along, "Don't get used to it."

Just then, Ye Fengwu's phone suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number, calling from Haihua City.

Ye Fengwu's brows furrowed slightly. Few people knew his number, and this strange call made him somewhat wary.

Then, Ye Fengwu pressed the answer button and snorted, "Who's this?"

"Mr. Ye, I'm the Executive Assistant of the Phoenix Group. I have good news you may be interested in hearing."

Immediately, a woman's voice came through the phone.

Ye Fengwu had a strong memory, so he instantly recognized the woman on the phone as the one by Luo Yihuaung's side.

"How did you get my number?" Ye Fengwu asked coolly, his low gaze glancing towards the tightly shut bathroom.

Lin Yu spoke evenly, "Mr. Ye, our Phoenix Group is recruiting for the position of Executive President, and your wife, Qin Qinghan, just so happens to meet our requirements. So, just a few minutes ago, I signed an employment contract with Miss Qin. Starting tomorrow, she can officially work at our Phoenix Group."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fengwu's expression instantly turned cold. The biggest taboo in his life was Qin Qinghan and her mother. Now this Luo Yihuaung and Lin Yu were paying them attention.

"Humph...what clever women," Ye Fengwu said coldly. His eyes shifted towards the tightly shut bathroom.

At this moment, he finally recalled something. Yesterday, when he had let Luo Yihuaung make a call to check in with his subordinate, she had said a bunch of strange things. It seemed she had already thoroughly investigated him and Qin Qinghan.

From the moment he took her away, she had already started scheming. What an annoyingly clever woman.

Lin Yu spoke again, "Mr. Ye, Miss Qin will have a few days of probation. As long as our Chairman can return safely, Miss Qin will soon be able to officially take on the role of Executive President."

Ye Fengwu spoke coldly, "If you dare harm a hair on her, you'll pay for it."

Faced with Ye Fengwu's threat, Lin Yu actually laughed and said, "Mr. Ye, I can see you care a lot about Miss Qin. How about this - why don't you let me chat with my boss for a bit?"

Lin Yu's meaning was obvious. She wanted to confirm if Luo Yihuaung was safe and sound.

Ye Fengwu didn't reply, but strode towards the bathroom instead.

Inside the bathroom, as soon as Luo Yihuaung heard Ye Fengwu's phone ring, she had pressed her ear against the door. She knew Lin Yu had already made Qin Qinghan go for the interview according to her plan.

Hearing Ye Fengwu's approaching footsteps, obvious wariness flashed through Luo Yihuaung's eyes. She hurriedly pulled back and retreated to the corner of the bathroom.

Bang!

Ye Fengwu kicked the bathroom door open. He coldly looked at Luo Yihuaung leaning in the corner and snorted, "You're playing with fire."

Although there was some apprehension in Luo Yihuaung's eyes, she still calmly said, "Don't worry. I really admire Qin Qinghan. Whether you're around or not, I'll still hire her as the Executive President of my Phoenix Group."