After sending Zhang Ling off, Xiao Rufeng was given a tour by the butler to get herself familiarized with the place. Once done, she asked Elder Meng where Yan Xiuchen was. She was eager to start her work and to get a briefing on what he would be expecting from her, but the old man told her that she could only meet Yan Xiuchen over dinner later because he was still in the middle of an important meeting.
He then left Xiao Rufeng to her own devices for the rest of the day. She dropped unceremoniously on the massive bed that could accommodate three more adults. It wasn't like she didn't like this kind of luxurious setup, as she had grown up with one, but Xiao Rufeng preferred to stay in a simple, small bedroom that wouldn't remind her of how alone she was.
Seeing that she had a lot of time to waste, Xiao Rufeng decided to unpack her things and arrange the things inside the room according to her preference. Elder Meng had specifically informed her that she was free to do so at her own will and Yan Xiuchen wouldn't mind any of it.
'He seems like a decent guy, but a shy one.' She thought as she hummed a tune while she waited for the bathtub to fill in. She was eager to get a good soak and enjoy watching a movie while she was in the bath.
Meanwhile, Yan Xiuchen had finished his online video conference that stretched for two hours, leaving him exhausted. He was there, listening to the reports of the executives managing his company's subsidiaries, but his mind was on Xiao Rufeng.
A knock on the door of his office took his attention and he saw Elder Meng coming in with a tray that held some refreshments for him. Elder Meng knew that he wasn't fond of sweets, but he understood why his butler brought some today.
"Was Miss Xiao pleased with the arrangements?" He asked nervously.
When he returned from Lu Qingfeng's penthouse yesterday, he immediately instructed his people to make the necessary preparations for Xiao Rufeng's arrival. Since Su Xiaofei specifically requested that Xiao Rufeng's agreement with him should be kept a secret from the public, she suggested that Xiao Rufeng should stay nearby to accommodate his demands at work. She also listed several terms, which included a list of things that Xiao Rufeng wouldn't do as his temporary assistant.
Yan Xiuchen didn't have any qualms on it, but he thought that Su Xiaofei was very thorough with her conditions. For one, Xiao Rufeng wasn't allowed to drink, not even a taste of any alcoholic drink. She would also be playing her role as his assistant only within office hours. He wasn't even allowed to take her out in public and bring her to any of his business commitments.
'As expected of Lu Qingfeng's wife.'
His butler gave him an amused look, and Yan Xiuchen averted his gaze.
"She liked it very much. She also seems too eager to start her work, but I told her it can wait for tomorrow." Elder Meng replied with a knowing smile. Perhaps his master wouldn't be alone for much longer if things between him and Xiao Rufeng moved in a positive direction. He could see why Yan Xiuchen, who witnessed her growth as a person, was attracted to someone like her.
"So, what are your impressions of her?" Yan Xiuchen asked on the leather couch across his desk and poured himself a cup of tea.
Yan Xiuchen didn't have a good relationship with his father, and growing up, only Elder Meng had stayed next to him and helped him become the person he was today. If the old man hadn't been by his side all these years, Yan Xiuchen would have already killed himself from depression and anxiety.
Elder Meng was already in his sixties now and should have retired by this time, but he insisted on staying as he didn't want Yan Xiuchen to be on his own. His master's relatives didn't care one bit about Yan Xiuchen and were only focusing their greedy eyes on his money. They thought that given Yan Xiuchen's situation, he wouldn't be able to continue their family line and the rest of the Yan fortune would eventually fall in their hands.
However, things were different now, or so Elder Meng thought. He was hopeful that his master would be able to find a woman who could see past Yan Xiuchen's horrendous scars and loved him as a person.
Yan Xiuchen had never shown any interest in women before, and Elder Meng was worried that his master would be alone for the rest of his life. Yan Xiuchen also didn't invite people to his home, other than Xiao Rufeng. Even his brothers had never stepped foot in here. This meant that she was a great deal and had some sort of influence on Yan Xiuchen.
"She looks troubled about something, but I can't pinpoint what it is." Elder Meng said. "But she seems like a decent person who's passionate to help those who are in need." He added.
Even before he greeted Xiao Rufeng and Zhang Ling earlier, he had spotted the two outside and saw how bright and genuine Xiao Rufeng's smile was with her companion.
"She also doesn't act spoiled and doesn't demand anything. It's good that her popularity doesn't get to her head." He continued to pay attention to his master's expression, but Yan Xiuchen kept a poker face.
"She's expecting you to join her for dinner, though. Please do not be late." Elder Meng said before stepping out of the office, leaving his master in shock. He already took the matter into his own hands and was willing to give his master a good push to pursue the beautiful woman staying in the opposite side of the mansion.
Since when did he agree to accompany Xiao Rufeng for dinner? Yan Xiuchen thought that he would only be seeing her tomorrow, not today.
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