Chapter 133: The Gentle Little Fan, Su Qiang Makes Her Entrance!

"No, first, calm down."

"I can't calm down! Hurry up and arrange for me to coordinate with Wanluo Company!"

"Wait, who is the boss here, you or me?"

"You're the boss, you're the big cheese, but you can't block my chance to meet my idol."

Watching Su Qiang’s expression, Chen Rui was rendered speechless. You are a vice president of our company, for heaven's sake; how can you act like a star-struck fan girl?

"Fine, fine. Let them go rest, and let's talk business."

He gestured for Su Qiang to sit, then pulled out a contract and handed it over. Su Qiang began to scan it while Chen Rui waited, watching his vice president quietly.

Su Qiang was his most capable subordinate, someone he had mentored personally since she was his junior in college. He had watched her grow over the years. She was exceptionally talented with no real weaknesses—an absolutely stellar deputy. However, she struggled to take the lead; while she could handle specific tasks, she lacked the overarching authority to command the entire situation.

In Chen Rui’s view, this might be due to the influence of Wen Wan. Wen Wan was a symbol of the modern career woman, a superstar idolized by professional women in the industry. For Su Qiang, this admiration was carved into her bones; it was a fanatical obsession. She spent her free time devouring news about Wen Wan, studying every micro-expression in her videos, and even mimicking her fashion style down to the last detail.

Years ago, when Su Qiang was still a project manager, she had actually tried to jump ship to work for Wen Wan. She even went for an interview for the position of executive assistant. She was rejected, however, on the grounds that she lacked sufficient experience and capability. That had been a devastating blow; it took her half a month to recover and return to work. Since then, she had worked like a maniac, volunteering for every department and project Chen Rui had, all to gain experience and wait for another chance.

"Finished reading. It’s just an online education course rollout, right? Simple. Hurry up and contact their company; I want to meet President Wen!"

Su Qiang looked at Chen Rui, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She couldn't believe her own company was going to collaborate with Wen Wan's. Did this mean she would get to interact with her idol at close range? Could she shake her hand? Is that possible? Is it really?

"No, look closely at who is signing the contract."

Su Qiang squinted and saw the name: Chen Luo.

"What does this mean? This project isn't being managed by President Wen herself? I have to communicate with her subordinates?" She sighed, "My dear President Chen, my respected senior, if I’m not dealing directly with President Wen, why did you call me over? Forget it, I’m not doing it. Whoever wants to do it can do it; I’m going back."

Su Qiang turned to leave, but Chen Rui didn't stop her. He simply said, with a nonchalant air, "This Chen Luo, Vice President Chen, is President Wen's... boy... friend."

"Thud!"

Hearing this, Su Qiang stopped dead in her tracks. She spun around and rushed back, grabbing Chen Rui by the shoulders and shaking him frantically.

"What?"

"President Wen has a boyfriend?!"

"What kind of person could possibly be worthy of President Wen? Who is he? How handsome is he? What’s his background? How capable is he?"

"Speak, quickly!"

Chen Rui, dizzy from being shaken, managed to wheeze out, "No! They’re meeting us for lunch today to discuss this project, and President Wen will be there too!"

"Ah! Why didn't you say so earlier! I need to go pick out an outfit and get my hair done!" Su Qiang stopped immediately and glared at him.

"Cough, cough! You didn't give me a chance to speak!"

Chen Rui couldn't handle his vice president anymore. She was usually so steady, but the moment Wen Wan was mentioned, she turned into a fangirl instantly. He wondered if sending her to handle this was a mistake. A sinking feeling began to take hold in his heart.

"Fine, fine, it's my fault. President Chen, your power is boundless and eternal. I’m going back to prepare now. Call me when it's time to head out!"

Without waiting for a reply, Su Qiang stormed out of the hotel to get a makeover. Chen Rui watched her go with a helpless expression, then sent a message to Chen Luo.

***

[President Chen, our personnel are in place. We can begin at any time.]

***

At Emperor’s Court, Wen Wan’s villa.

The vibration of his phone woke Chen Luo. He struggled to open his eyes and realized he was lying on the carpet. Wen Wan was resting peacefully on his shoulder, breathing steadily. She was still wearing her Albedo cosplay outfit, though it was now rather tattered.

Chen Luo didn't dare move too much. He slowly turned his head to survey the room. The sofa was askew, several plates were shattered in the kitchen, his clothes from last night were strewn on the floor by the window, and there were faint water stains on the stairs. It was too embarrassing to look at; they had been far too wild last night, constantly switching "battlefields" and knocking over almost everything in the living room. It was more that Wen Wan had been so happy that her excitement had boiled over, leading to the use of handcuffs, whips, and all sorts of embarrassing "combat forms."

Chen Luo felt empty and slightly lightheaded, his lower back aching. He slowly reached for his phone, read Chen Rui’s message, and replied.

[Understood. See you at 12:00 PM at the White Horse Hotel.]

He checked the time; it was only a little past eight. He felt exhausted, his eyelids heavy, but seeing how sweetly Wen Wan was sleeping, he couldn't bear to wake her.

"Forget it, I’ll set an alarm for ten o'clock."

After setting the alarm, he pulled a blanket over Wen Wan, wrapped his arms around her, and drifted off to sleep again.

***

Ye Group, President's Office.

"Xiao Lin, send the heads of the Operations and Public Relations departments in to see me."

On Elena Ye’s computer screen, the promotional video for the two-dimensional milk tea shop was playing, its view count already hitting six million.

"Yes, ma'am. Should I tell them exactly what project we are launching?"

"Tell them to get ready. We are going to record an online education course, and I want it released in the shortest time possible!"