The Scheming Billionaire's Heartfelt Devotion-Chapter 817 - 832: Trying to Take Advantage While Gu Nanxi Is Away

Last night, around two in the morning, Gu Nanxi only just landed, drove to the hotel, and before going to bed, she specifically set an alarm, thinking of having a video call with this woman in the morning.

"Then finish your tasks quickly and come back soon, I’ll be waiting for you at home."

Actually, Zhong Li was starting to miss him too, and had already begun to miss him since last night.

"Alright, hurry and freshen up, or you’ll be late for work."

After hanging up the video call, Zhong Li went to the bathroom, freshened up, changed clothes, put on a light make-up, and only then did she take the car keys and head out.

After having a light breakfast near the neighborhood, Zhong Li drove to work.

There was a high-level meeting this morning, and as soon as Zhong Li reached the company, she went to the meeting room with Assistant Wang. Gradually, all the high-level members of each department gathered.

Assistant Wang was bowing his head, saying something to Zhong Li, when Qi Shangyu entered in a crisp suit, instantly quieting the meeting room.

Qi Shangyu sat down at his seat, listening to each department report on their work from the past week.

The meeting lasted for over an hour, and as it concluded, Qi Shangyu suddenly spoke: "Tomorrow the company has organized an outdoor hiking activity, everyone’s required to participate. Treat it as a relaxation, meet at the company at 8 a.m. sharp tomorrow."

Everyone was overjoyed to hear Qi Shangyu say this. They were nearly suffocated by their overloaded work every day. Thankfully, their President Qi was so considerate and understanding of the employees.

After the meeting, Assistant Wang was called to the CEO’s office. Seeing Qi Shangyu’s gloomy expression, Assistant Wang was inexplicably filled with dread.

"President Qi, is there something you need from me?" Assistant Wang cautiously asked.

Qi Shangyu sat in the office chair with legs crossed, fingers tapping the desk absentmindedly: "Yesterday in the elevator, you mentioned going to have dinner secretly with Zhong Li, huh?"

My God, he even noticed that, Assistant Wang instantly felt doomed; today he was really out of luck.

"President Qi, I...I know I was wrong, could you please not dock my pay?"

Assistant Wang’s will to survive was strong, and his attitude in admitting fault was very proactive.

"Will you be more alert next time something like this happens?"

"Understood, President Qi."

Smart as Assistant Wang was, of course, he knew what Qi Shangyu meant. It’s likely that tomorrow’s hiking activity was targeting Zhong Li, to seize the opportunity while Gu Nanxi was away.

Ah, their President Qi really went to great lengths.

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After work at noon, Zhong Li and Assistant Wang ate in the employee cafeteria downstairs. They found a seat by the window and sat down. Just after a few bites, they saw Qi Shangyu carrying a tray, walking over.

It’s known that Qi Shangyu never ate in the employee cafeteria, and everyone’s eyes secretly glanced at him, wondering where he would sit.

Qi Shangyu carried his tray over to sit beside Zhong Li, bending down to pull out a chair: "Don’t mind if I join you, do you?"

"Of course, we don’t mind."

Assistant Wang said excitedly, not having forgotten Qi Shangyu’s morning warning in the office.

Zhong Li just smiled without speaking. Since he was already seated, surely she couldn’t chase him away in front of everyone.

"Bring an extra piece of clothing tomorrow. We’ll be staying overnight on the mountain, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, don’t catch a cold." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Of course, Assistant Wang knew those words weren’t directed at him. Wisely, he pretended to be invisible, focusing on eating his meal.