Chapter 40: The Secretary’s Suspicions

Yes, exactly! Something’s wrong!

On second thought, it seemed highly suspicious. Wasn’t Sister Yuan’s relationship with her secretary a little too intimate? Even close friends wouldn’t be explaining these kinds of things to each other every single day.

Moreover, Sister Hua, the secretary, clearly had an unusual orientation. As for Sister Yuan’s orientation… well, that was also hard to say. These two…

A sharp intake of breath.

Xiao Xi, lost in a whirlwind of wild thoughts, suddenly snapped to attention. He carefully considered Sister Luo Chenhua’s appearance—those legs, that figure…

He simply couldn’t compare to her!

If he was a shy, budding flower, then a woman like Luo Chenhua was a rose in full, magnificent bloom. Who wouldn’t be captivated by such a sight? Xiao Xi himself was already feeling a little dazed. Otherwise, why would he be comparing himself to her, seemingly having completely forgotten that he was, in fact, a boy?

Oh dear…

What was he to do? He was going to be completely overshadowed.

Perhaps, while Sister Yuan was in the office, enacting a nosebleed-inducing drama with Sister Hua—a CEO and her female secretary, a scenario that would thrill countless yuri fans—she was simultaneously here, feeding him these unrealistic sweet nothings, merely to string him along!

Waaah…

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“So, Boss, how was work today? Tired?”

Sister Hua, exuding the alluring charm of a mature woman, settled onto Sister Yuan’s lap with a mischievous grin. Their elegant legs intertwined. Sister Yuan, a playful smile gracing her lips, then encircled Sister Hua’s waist, speaking in a sickeningly sweet tone:

“With you, I’m never tired~”

“You’re awful~” Sister Hua playfully chided. Unable to suppress the burgeoning flame in their hearts, the two embraced, kissed, and then proceeded to a fierce…

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Waaah! Waaah! Waaah!

Just the mere thought of it made him feel utterly miserable and infuriated!

Xiao Xi’s face flushed crimson from his own vivid fantasies. Ahem… while his emotions were certainly agitated, anger was the dominant feeling. He was convinced that Sister Yuan was hiding something from him. All those sweet nothings… scoundrels and schemers were masters of such words, but in the end, it was always just deceit!

And so, Xiao Xi immediately rolled over, fixing Sister Yuan with a serious gaze. His expression was so aggrieved, as if he had truly been betrayed. He confronted her, demanding:

“What exactly is your relationship with her?”

“It’s… it’s just a normal superior-subordinate relationship! Oh, Xiao Xi, don’t overthink things, this…” Sister Yuan, seeing Xiao Xi’s angry and sorrowful face, instantly panicked. She quickly continued to explain:

“I wouldn’t even consider someone like her! I only like Xiao Xi. I… I was just learning some techniques from her on how to get along with you, Xiao Xi.”

“I don’t believe you… Waaah, Sister Yuan… Sister Yuan is so outstanding.”

“Oh, truly, truly! I swear I’ve never harbored any thoughts for anyone other than Xiao Xi, and I’ve never done anything to betray Xiao Xi!” Sister Yuan looked earnestly at Xiao Xi, her sincerity as profound as a nun swearing an oath to God.

‘Re… really?’

Xiao Xi was moved by Sister Yuan’s earnest tone. It seemed… well, Sister Yuan had always been the kindest to him; he could trust her this once. His emotions finally stabilized slightly, though a lingering unease persisted.

“But… what if Sister Hua has feelings for you, Sister Yuan? Sister Hua is so charming, I’m worried… you’ll be charmed away by her in the future.”

“Hmm…” Sister Yuan shook her head decisively. “No, don’t worry, Xiao Xi. I know her very well. She only likes the ‘weak uke’ type, which means you, Xiao Xi, are actually the one more likely to be targeted by her~”

“I don’t care… I’m just worried, okay…” Xiao Xi pouted and turned his head away, clearly displeased with Sister Yuan’s dismissive attitude. Sister Yuan, finding herself helpless, watched Xiao Xi’s antics; he truly resembled an unreasonable little girlfriend.

‘Sigh~ Well, there’s nothing for it. Who could she blame for falling for a Xiao Xi like this?’

Hoohoo~

“Alright, alright, then tell me what you want me to do. I’ll listen to my dear wife!” Sister Yuan embraced Xiao Xi, offering comfort. Xiao Xi, however, still pouted. After a moment of thought, he spoke with ruthless resolve:

“You fire her, or transfer her to another department. In short, she can’t be your secretary! I don’t trust her at all!”

“Eh? But… even though Luo Chenhua isn’t exactly proper, her work ability is quite strong.” Sister Yuan hesitated. Seeing her reluctance, Xiao Xi immediately snorted and turned his head away. If she wouldn’t even agree to this, then forget it. He’d just have to be the defeated one, waaah—

“Ah, ah, ah, alright, alright, don’t be angry, wife. I’ll transfer her tomorrow, okay? It’s just… a qualified secretary is hard to find these days.”

“Do you really need a secretary? Hmm… why don’t you find a man? Wait… no, a man won’t do either! What if he falls for you, Sister Yuan? I… I can’t even compete with girls, let alone men. No… I can’t do it.” Xiao Xi said, a hint of sadness in his voice.

“Oh, Xiao Xi, boys shouldn’t say they can’t do it!” Sister Yuan gently patted Xiao Xi’s head, offering a comforting gesture.

‘Ah, it seemed it really wouldn’t work out after all…’

“Then what are we supposed to do… Waaah, men won’t do, and women won’t do either. Ultimately, it’s all your fault, Sister Yuan! It’s all on you! Alright, it’s decided: your secretary, or anyone else, replace them all with old men and old women!”

Xiao Xi spoke earnestly to Sister Yuan, who blinked slowly, falling into deep thought.

Oh dear…

‘Old men and old women? That’s far too outlandish! There was no need to be *that* defensive, surely…’

“Actually, secretaries aren’t that terrifying, wife. It’s all just exaggerated nonsense in TV dramas. With work being so busy, who has time for such thoughts? I just want to hurry home and be with you, my wife…”

Sister Yuan also felt a pang of injustice. This… this was simply too much! His wife was truly putting her in a difficult position. Where on earth was she supposed to find old men and women to be secretaries? Even if she managed to find them, could they actually perform the job? She certainly didn’t want them collapsing from exhaustion and ending up in the hospital every other day.

“How about…” Sister Yuan had a sudden inspiration, then playfully pinched Xiao Xi’s cheek with a mischievous smile, suggesting:

“You come be my secretary? Wife, stop going to school, come work at my company. I’ll pay you a hundred thousand a month~ And as for office secrets or anything else, we can play however you want~”

“No, no, no… shameless! Hmph, that’s just how you are, Sister Yuan. You say there are no office secrets, but aren’t you just inviting me to create some?”

Xiao Xi’s face flushed crimson, and his cheeks puffed out. A secretary? No, no, no… he absolutely refused!

The image of the secretary he’d just conjured in his mind abruptly shifted from Sister Hua to himself. This time, however, the secretary was a timid little white rabbit, who, under the step-by-step threats of the evil, domineering female CEO, Sister Yuan, could only be forced to become her… Waaah—

Sister Yuan definitely had ulterior motives!

Xiao Xi, his face burning crimson, turned away. No more talking! He needed to sleep; if they talked any more, he wouldn’t be able to rest!

‘So exciting…’

‘No, no, he couldn’t indulge in these strange fantasies any longer!’

“Tsk tsk tsk, see? I asked you to be my secretary, but you refused, Xiao Xi~” Sister Yuan hugged the pouting Xiao Xi, then gently swore: “I despise betrayal most of all. I will absolutely never do anything to betray Xiao Xi~ So, I hope Xiao Xi can also do the same… Alright, speak~”

Sleep… just sleep…

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In the middle of the night, Xiao Xi suddenly sat up. He gently shook Sister Yuan, who was sleeping soundly beside him. Awakened by the movement, Sister Yuan still seemed a little bewildered, gazing at Xiao Xi with a confused expression as she asked:

“What’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare, wife?”

“I still think you need to transfer Sister Hua…”