Along the way, Special Assistant Shen continued to chat enthusiastically with Du Xixi.

"May I ask Miss Xi Xi’s surname? My last name is Shen, and I’m the special assistant to the President." As Special Assistant Shen asked the question, he adjusted his position, making sure he stood to the side of Du Xixi so that his fairly tall build could help block some of the curious gazes directed their way.

Du Xixi responded to his friendly gesture with a grateful smile, then softly replied, "Hello, Special Assistant Shen. My last name is Du, but you can just call me by my first name."

"Okay, Miss Du Xixi... Du Xixi!" Special Assistant Shen maintained a dignified smile typical of a professional elite at first, but the next moment, as he realized what the name "Du Xixi" represented, he was shocked, "You, you are Du Xixi? The one from the Culinary God Competition?"

After the Culinary God Competition, Du Xixi didn’t go out frequently and mostly stayed in familiar environments with people who knew her identity. Hence, she didn’t realize how famous she’d become outside. She nodded slightly in puzzlement: "Yes, I just participated in the Culinary God Competition not long ago."

"Ah!" By this time, they were already in the elevator, with no one else but the three of them inside. Thus, Special Assistant Shen couldn’t hold back his excitement and shrieked without attracting attention from others, "Miss Du Xixi! I really like you! You are the idol of both me and my wife!"

Du Xixi raised her eyebrows slightly, her gaze softening a bit: "Really? I never thought I would become an idol; I’m just an ordinary cook."

Special Assistant Shen was at a loss for words, suddenly realizing that Du Xixi and his own boss shared an uncanny similarity in rebuffing people. An ordinary cook? Who’s ordinary cook conquered so many excellent chefs from around the world? Which ordinary cook was honored globally as the "Culinary God"?

The elevator made a "ding" sound and opened. Du Xixi, holding Ke Su with a full smile, followed behind the complex-faced Special Assistant Shen, momentarily drawing the attention of all the secretaries and assistants in the President’s office. However, they dared not gossip near their boss’s office, communicating only through glances, eyebrows flying up and down in enthusiasm.

"President! Miss Du Xixi and Susu are here." The door to the president’s office was ajar, so a gentle push would open it. But before going in, everyone would report to Ke Yong through the door.

"Come in!" Du Xixi expected Ke Yong’s office to be spacious, but Ke Yong’s voice sounded so close, as if he were speaking to them from the other side of the door instead of shouting from a corner of a large office.

Special Assistant Shen opened the door, and Du Xixi looked up to see that Ke Yong’s office was indeed large. However, Ke Yong wasn’t sitting comfortably in an office chair but stood at a reasonable distance, about a meter from the door, looking over with a smile: "Xixi, Susu, good morning!"

Ke Yong chose his standing position excellently, precisely where the sunshine landed without engulfing him completely. From Du Xixi’s direction, Ke Yong appeared to be standing against the light, his smile subtly diffused by the lighting, making him appear exceptionally gentle and charming.

Du Xixi’s heart inadvertently quickened a bit, and her arms holding Ke Su tightened slightly. Still, her face remained calm and composed, as natural as when she arrived.

Ke Yong felt a slight wave of small disappointment inside. He had just rushed to search for a tutorial online and specifically followed its instructions to choose this supposedly "divine position" no girl could resist, yet why did Du Xixi seem to have no reaction?

Bad review!

"President, your next meeting is at ten-thirty, and you have two hours, so no rush." Special Assistant Shen walked over to Ke Yong quickly, lowering his voice, "It’s just our monthly group report meeting, whether held in the morning or afternoon, today or tomorrow, makes little difference. If you think there’s not enough time, I can push it back."

Special Assistant Shen is known for his work efficiency, which surpasses others, making him capable of handling a portion of the contracts and documents if Ke Yong cannot manage the massive group’s business alone. This unique privilege symbolizes that he is Ke Yong’s most trusted confidant in the Ke Group.

To accompany Du Xixi, Ke Yong had already dealt with all the important official duties in these two hours, leaving the less important ones confidently to Special Assistant Shen.

With Special Assistant Shen’s considerate offer of "extended service," Ke Yong considered that perhaps Special Assistant Shen’s salary should be increased again, a special assistant who fits him so well must be retained well. Despite his pleasant thoughts, Ke Yong ultimately had no intention of delaying: "Two hours is enough, you go ahead and get busy."

Ke Yong and Du Xixi were currently only nodding acquaintances, having said a few words only due to Ke Su’s connection. Ke Yong dared not conspicuously stay with her too long, two hours being both his limit and Du Xixi’s.

Du Xixi certainly wouldn’t linger - at a company where they only nod in acquaintance, staying even a bit longer would be rare.

Special Assistant Shen quickly retreated, considerately closing the door—not leaving it ajar—and Ke Yong took the opportunity to invite Du Xixi, holding Ke Su, to sit on the sofa: "Thank you, Miss Du, for taking care of our Susu. He hasn’t troubled you, has he?"

"Susu is very well-behaved, and both my grandparents and I really like him."