The CEO is domineering, the devil Boss is addicted to pampering

Chapter 1307 Yun Rui Juanchen: Being Yan Wanqing's Assistant

When Yan Wanqing closed the door quietly, the clock in the living room had just struck ten.

The London Eye outside the window was flashing colorful lights, casting a lavender halo on the ground, like an overturned palette.

She walked to the balcony and dialed Gu Yunqian's number, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the cold railing.

"Hello." Gu Yunqian's voice came through the receiver, with the fatigue of having just walked away from the meeting. The sound of shuffling papers could be faintly heard in the background.

"It's me." Yan Wanqing's voice was very soft. "Yang Xiaotang has settled in and just fell asleep."

"Well, how is she doing?"

"Not very well. She looked very pale and didn't say much during the meal." Yan Wanqing looked at the light on in the apartment next door, where Qi Ruixiang and Gu Yunxi lived. "I made something for her, and she barely ate half a bowl."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds before Gu Yunqian sighed, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's my duty." Yan Wanqing paused, then asked, "Next... what should we do with Yang Xiaotang? Should we stick to our old job, or..."

She deliberately didn't finish her words. Although she knew the outcome, she still wanted to take this extra step.

"What do you think?" Gu Yunqian asked back, no emotion in his voice.

Yan Wanqing closed her eyes and looked as if she had expected it.

"I think... letting her lead the project independently right now might be too stressful." She carefully considered her words. "Why not let her get familiar with the environment at the branch office first and do some basic work?"

"Okay." Gu Yunqian's answer was simple. "Just make the arrangements. The key is to keep her busy and not let her have any extra thoughts."

"I understand." Yan Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief and added, "What about the pet clinic..."

"Put it aside for now." Gu Yunqian interrupted her, "You've been split up lately and you just happen to be in need of an assistant. Let her follow you first."

Yan Wanqing tightened her grip on the phone.

Letting Yang Xiaotang be his assistant means that sooner or later she will be forced to face the Shura field of three people.

"What? Is there a problem?"

"No." Yan Wanqing responded immediately, "I'll help her get familiar with the job tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Wanqing leaned on the railing and watched the light of the London Eye flicker in the clouds.

Gu Yunqian's meaning was very clear - he did not intend to deliberately isolate Yang Xiaotang and Qi Ruixiang, but he left it to himself to decide the right path.

Having her be an assistant can not only divert her attention by keeping her busy, but also allow her to see with her own eyes how Qi Ruixiang and Gu Yunxi get along when necessary, which may be more effective than any persuasion.

Gu Yunqian had clearly planned everything, but he insisted on using me to make things happen!

"Really..." She smiled helplessly and turned back to the living room. The documents in the cardboard box had not been sorted yet, and the induction materials for Yang Xiaotang had to be prepared tomorrow.

The next morning, Yang Xiaotang was woken by the alarm clock. The sunlight shone through the gauze curtains onto the quilt, warm as honey.

She sat up and stared at the unfamiliar ceiling for a few seconds before she remembered that she was already in London.

There was a gentle knock on the bedroom door, and Yan Wanqing's voice came in: "Are you awake? Breakfast is ready."

"Come right away."

When Yang Xiaotang changed and walked out of the bedroom, the dining table was already set with fried eggs, toast, and hot milk. Yan Wanqing, dressed in a smart off-white suit, was looking down at her schedule on her tablet.

"Hurry up and eat." She raised her head and smiled at Yang Xiaotang, "I'll take you to the company after you finish eating."

"Going to the company?" Yang Xiaotang pulled out a chair and sat down, a little surprised. "Didn't you say you were going to rest for a few days first?"

"The project is tight, and we're short of staff." Yan Wanqing pushed a piece of toast in front of her. "Boss Gu asked you to be my assistant first, so you can get familiar with the business. If you feel tired, feel free to tell me."

Yang Xiaotang paused, gripping her knife and fork. Being an assistant? Did that mean she could naturally appear before Qi Ruixiang? Her heartbeat quickened, a mixture of nervousness and inexplicable anticipation building within her.

"What's wrong? Don't want to go?"

"No." She shook her head quickly and stuffed the fried egg into her mouth. The runny yolk burned her tongue and numbed her tongue. "I... Can I? I'm not familiar with the media industry at all."

"It's okay, I'll take you." Yan Wanqing took a sip of milk and said in a relaxed tone, "I'll mainly be responsible for basic work like organizing documents and taking meeting minutes. It's not difficult."

Yang Xiaotang nodded, saying nothing more, just burying her head in her food. The aroma of wheat on the toast mixed with the sweetness of the milk gradually calmed her troubled mind.

Maybe it's a good thing this way. When you're busy, you don't have time to think about random things.

The UK branch of Miaoyin Media is located in a retro red brick building, with the English name engraved in gold on the copper doorplate at the entrance.

As she walked into the lobby, Yang Xiaotang couldn't help but look around - the handrails of the spiral staircase were wrapped in ivy, impressionist paintings hung on the walls, and the air was filled with the smell of coffee and printer ink, which was completely different from the smell of disinfectant in the pet hospital.

"This way." Yan Wanqing led her into the elevator and pressed the button for the eighth floor. "We work on the top floor."

As the elevator ascended, Yang Xiaotang's palms were sweating. She imagined what Qi Ruixiang was like at the company. Was he as gentle as he was at the pet hospital, or as decisive and ruthless as the rumors said?

The moment the elevator door opened, her heart almost jumped out of her throat.

The office area on the eighth floor is spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Thames.

The employees were all busy working, the sounds of keyboards tapping and phones ringing coming one after another. Yan Wanqing led her through the office area and walked to the door of the innermost office.

"This is my office. You can work in the cubicle outside." She pushed open the door of the cubicle, revealing a desk, a chair, and a computer. "First, familiarize yourself with the company's rules and regulations. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

"Okay." Yang Xiaotang put down her backpack and looked at the river view outside the window. Suddenly, it felt a little unreal. She had really come to London, to Qi Ruixiang's company, and became his colleague.

The first day of work was easier than I had imagined. Organizing documents, printing materials, and booking meeting rooms were all trivial but not difficult tasks.

Yang Xiaotang quickly got into the groove. When she handed the meeting minutes to Yan Wanqing, she nodded with satisfaction, "Well done! It's faster than I expected."

Yang Xiaotang felt a small sense of accomplishment after receiving the compliment. She smiled and said, "I used to sort out medical records at the veterinary hospital, so I'm used to it."

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Yan Wanqing took her to the conference room to attend a project promotion meeting. The moment she pushed open the door, Yang Xiaotang's breath suddenly stopped - Qi Ruixiang was sitting in the main seat, wearing a dark gray suit, looking down at documents.

The sunlight fell on the side of his face, casting the shadow of his eyelashes on the bridge of his nose, which looked like a painting.

He seemed to have noticed something, raised his head, and paused his gaze on Yang Xiaotang's face. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure, as if he was looking at an ordinary new employee.

"This is Yang Xiaotang, my new assistant." Yan Wanqing introduced at the right time.

"Hello, Mr. Qi." Yang Xiaotang's voice trembled a little, and he tried to make his eyes look calm.

Qi Ruixiang nodded without saying anything and lowered his head to look at the documents again.

Throughout the meeting, Yang Xiaotang tried hard to control his gaze and not look at the person in the main seat.

But her ears seemed to have their own consciousness, catching every word he said. His voice was lower than usual, with unquestionable authority, completely different from when he was at the veterinary hospital.

After the meeting, Yan Wanqing led her out of the conference room. "Don't be nervous," she patted Yang Xiaotang on the shoulder. "Mr. Qi is very gentle at work."