Why is This Troublemaker So Damn Rich?

This was all pointless small talk. Yang Hui felt every word he said was a waste of breath.

"Things are good, President Li!"

"Haha, we knew each other from before. I was worried you might think I’d forgotten our old friendship, since I haven’t really checked in on you since you joined the company."

"President Li, it’s right to keep business and personal matters separate. You don’t need to give me any special consideration."

"A Hui, you’re quite perceptive. Now that’s what I call having a broad perspective, haha!"

’He’s still showing off his ’art of conversation,’ but he has no idea how impatient I’m getting. If he doesn’t get to the point, who has the time to sit here and trade pleasantries?’

Next, Li Yang lavished praise on the changes Yang Hui had brought to the company, such as the group purchase deal with Yida Department Store and the collaboration with Xinyue Group on the online marketplace. It was only when he mentioned the plan to do in-store livestream sales with Xinyue Group that Yang Hui’s interest was piqued.

"President Li, there’s something I’d like to confirm with you."

"Go ahead," Li Yang said with a smile.

"About the company rule that prohibits romantic relationships between employees... is there any flexibility on that?"

"A Hui, why do you ask?"

"As the old saying goes, ’A fair maiden is a gentleman’s desire.’ When you meet a beautiful woman, your heart can’t help but skip a beat."

Li Yang’s expression soured. "That’s a company rule. An order is an order, and it’s not up for debate. A Hui, you’re young and promising with a great future ahead of you. Don’t throw it all away. If you violate company policy, even though I’m the boss, I won’t be able to protect you. I have to treat everyone equally. You understand, don’t you? Some principles can’t be challenged."

"That’s perfect. President Li, I understand!"

’Perfect? That came out of nowhere.’ Li Yang was confused.

’Could it be he’s not trying to pursue Shen Meng? Have I—and everyone else—misjudged him? Was asking Shen Meng to do the in-store livestream purely for the good of the company?’

’If that’s the case, then nothing could be better.’ Li Yang’s mood lifted instantly.

"A Hui, keep up the good work. I plan on hiring a general manager to run this company in the future, you know. I’m not really a hands-on kind of guy. You get a few years of experience under your belt, and I’ll make you the General Manager."

Yang Hui just smiled, saying nothing. ’He’s just dangling a carrot,’ he thought. ’It’s all hot air.’ ’Who would even want your GM position? Especially after waiting a few years?’

’By then, I’ll be long since financially independent. You think I’d still care about the peanuts you’re offering?’

"A Hui, there’s another reason I wanted to see you today. I’ve arranged to have a meal with President Tian, and I’d like to bring you along. After all, you know him well."

"President Li, I don’t really need to be there. It’d be more convenient for the two of you to chat."

Li Yang felt a bit awkward. ’Who said I wanted you to come? The problem is, if you don’t come, President Tian won’t agree to meet.’

"You have to be there. We can consider it a welcome dinner for you joining the company. Plus, you’ve secured a lot of business with Xinyue Group recently, so it’s a perfect opportunity to buy President Tian a few drinks and show our appreciation."

"Fine. But let’s not do it in the evening. I’m not free at night."

Li Yang was instantly displeased. "A Hui, when you’re treating someone to a meal, especially an important figure, it has to be at night. For one, they have more time in the evening, so we can talk longer. For another, he can only drink at night."

Yang Hui said, "President Li, as you just said yourself, some principles can’t be challenged. This is one of my principles. I hope you can understand."

Li Yang was left speechless. ’And here I was just praising him for his broad perspective and perceptiveness. What a waste of breath.’

Watching Yang Hui’s retreating figure, Li Yang’s expression darkened. His hands clenched into tight fists, clearly struggling to suppress his rage.

’This Yang Hui is completely unmovable. Nothing I say, good or bad, gets through to him. My first instinct is to tell him to get lost, but then I think of all the good he’s done for the company...’ He held his tongue.

’Looks like I’ll have to invite President Tian to lunch. Otherwise, Yang Hui won’t show up.’

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「Futong Commerce Livestreaming Studio」

Li Qian had just finished her livestream. Seeing Shen Meng getting ready for her shift, she clicked her tongue twice in admiration.

"Shen Meng, your body is just incredible. You’re so curvy, and your skin is so fair and smooth. If I looked like you, my sales numbers would probably double."

"Qianqian, you’re very beautiful too."

Li Qian chuckled. "I know where I stand. When Manager Yang came by yesterday, he didn’t even spare me a glance. He went straight for you."

Thinking about yesterday, Shen Meng’s face flushed red. ’He really saw everything.’ She had been wearing a thong, bent over with her rear in the air. Just thinking about it made the scene feel so intimate.

"Seriously though, Manager Yang is so handsome, especially with those alluring eyes of his, don’t you think?"

Shen Meng thought back for a moment, and it was true. ’Yang Hui’s eyes did seem like they could speak. When he smiled, it was a little wicked, and very captivating.’

"I heard you’re going to be doing a live-selling broadcast from one of the stores next week. Is it true the department store is giving you a lot of support?"

’No surprise there. There are no secrets in this company, especially when it involves two hot-topic individuals like her and Yang Hui. She’d been hearing the gossip nonstop since yesterday.’

As she headed to the locker room, she replied, "Yeah, we’re just going to try it out first. We don’t know how well it will go yet."

Li Qian followed her to the locker room door. "Shen Meng, if you get another great opportunity like this, pull me in, okay? I heard all about it—the store is subsidizing every purchase with an extra 10% discount on top of other sales."

"You’d probably have to talk to Manager Yang about that. He’s the one who negotiated the project, so I don’t have any say in it."

Li Qian pursed her lips. She’d heard that Li Yang had originally designated her for the role, but Yang Hui had insisted it had to be Shen Meng, or he would scrap the whole project. That was why Shen Meng was chosen in the end.

’Looks really are a powerful asset.’

"Manager Yang is handsome and rich. Shen Meng, don’t you find your heart fluttering for him?"

She had just grabbed a polo dress to put on. Hearing the question, she froze. "My heart fluttering?"

’Being with him feels so natural, so comfortable... I like it a lot. Is that what it means for your heart to flutter?’

She didn’t know what that feeling was supposed to be like; she’d never experienced it before.

Before she could answer, Li Qian added, "But Shen Meng, don’t get any foolish ideas. The company forbids relationships between employees. They say it affects our work."

"So are all the unmarried employees here just supposed to stay single forever for the sake of their jobs?"

"That’s not it. You can date people from outside the company, you just can’t date anyone who works here."

"The boss is overstepping. The workload is so intense, who even has time to date someone outside the company?"

"Shen Meng, if you get the chance, you should suggest that to President Li. I’m sure he wouldn’t get mad at *you*."

Li Qian was teasing her based on the office rumors, but after she spoke, she heard Shen Meng’s cold reply. "Qianqian, it’s one thing for those rumors to fly around the office, but we’re colleagues. You know what I’m like. Please don’t say things like that."

"Okay, okay, Shen Meng. I was wrong. I promise I won’t bring it up again."

"Hey, Shen Meng, I just realized something."

"What’s that?"

"You get angry when I repeat the office rumors, but you don’t react at all when I suggest there’s something going on between you and Manager Yang."

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