Chapter 831: Chapter 831

"Understood, Mr. Fang!"

Wu Xiuyun saw Fang Bai excuse Shao Lihua, thinking that Shao Lihua was really lucky. If it had been someone else, things might not have been so easy, and Shao Lihua might really have lost her job.

After thinking it over, Wu Xiuyun, with a pleasant expression, said to Shao Lihua, "Prepare yourself. I’ll speak to President Xia, and starting tomorrow, you’ll be transferred under me to assist with my work alongside Xiao Ling and Xiao Juan!"

Shao Lihua was stunned, wondering if she had heard wrong.

It was not until Wu Xiuyun entered the elevator with Fang Bai that Shao Lihua reacted. She turned to the colleague who had come to congratulate her and said, "Xiao Yuan, am I dreaming? Pinch me... harder... ouch... that hurts..."

Shao Lihua yelped in pain as a colleague pinched her arm, then she wiped the tears from her face and broke into laughter.

"This Mr. Fang... is a good man!"

Shao Lihua murmured to herself as she watched the retreating figure of Fang Bai.

Accompanied by Wu Xiuyun, Fang Bai took the elevator to the top floor and arrived in front of Xia Chenyu’s office door.

Wu Xiuyun knocked on the door a few times, and upon hearing Xia Chenyu’s voice inside, she gently pushed open the door and entered with Fang Bai.

"Xiuyun, have a seat, pour yourself some water... Wait until I finish reviewing this contract..."

Xia Chenyu was intently reviewing a contract and, thinking that only Wu Xiuyun had come in, spoke without looking up.

Wu Xiuyun glanced at Fang Bai, who motioned for her to be silent, then he quietly walked behind Xia Chenyu, wrapped his arms around her from behind, and whispered in her ear, "President Xia, you have a visitor. Aren’t you going to say a few words to them?"

Xia Chenyu was startled at first by the sudden embrace but then her face brightened with immense joy upon recognizing his voice.

"Boss Fang, you still know to come and see me! You’ve left the business to others and have nothing to worry about, but you’ve kept me incredibly busy!"

Xia Chenyu turned her head and looked at Fang Bai with a playfully reproachful expression.

Fang Bai chuckled and said, "If you feel tired, you could let someone else manage the company. After all, the money I’m making now is enough to Keep reading on NovelHub - where stories come alive! How could I just let it go?"

Fang Bai laughed heartily and said, "I knew you wouldn’t be able to let go!"

Xia Chenyu sighed, "It seems I’m destined to lead a life of hard work..."

She paused, then said to Xiuyun standing nearby, "Xiuyun, go ahead with your tasks. I’ll talk with Fang Bai for a bit. If there’s anything else, you can report back to me later!"

"Alright, President Xia!"

Wu Xiuyun knew that Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu had a lot to catch up on, and she didn’t want to be a third wheel, so she quickly left the room and closed the office door behind her.

"When did you get back? You didn’t even tell me!"

After Wu Xiuyun left, Xia Chenyu playfully wrapped her arms around Fang Bai’s neck, making him sit on the chair while she sat in his lap, her eyes gleaming as she spoke with a tender, reproachful voice.

Fang Bai said, "I’ve been back for two days. I didn’t tell you because I wanted to surprise you!"

Xia Chenyu hummed, "Be honest, did you see so many uniquely beautiful women from different countries during your travels that you became enchanted and forgot about me?"

Fang Bai solemnly said, "During these few months of my travels, though I was abroad, my heart was in Zhongzhou, constantly thinking of my President Xia, the great beauty!"

"The one in your heart probably isn’t just me, right?"

Fang Bai earnestly said, "Of course, it’s only you!"

Xia Chenyu extended her delicate finger, tapped Fang Bai’s forehead, and said, "What about Rushi, Ruhua, Yaorao, Linglong, Mingyue, Wen Rou, Wumei, Dragon Maiden... Have you never thought about them?"

The women Xia Chenyu mentioned all had somewhat ambiguous relationships with Fang Bai, and it was only a few months ago, during their joint practice of the Offensive and Defensive Great Formation taught by Fang Bai, that she realized there were already so many ladies close to Fang Bai.

Now, as she recited these women’s names like she knew them by heart, her tone drenched in acidity, her belly full of quiet resentment.

Fang Bai chuckled awkwardly, "Well... I do occasionally think of others, but I think of you the most!"

Xia Chenyu retorted irritably, "I suppose you say the same to the other women, don’t you?"

Before Fang Bai could reply, she squeezed forcefully into his embrace as if trying to merge their bodies into one, murmuring, "Fang Bai, do you know? During these months you were away, I nearly went crazy thinking about you, listless every day at work... I’ve just realized how indispensable you’ve become in my life!"

Fang Bai earnestly said, "My life would be incomplete without you too!"

Xia Chenyu looked into Fang Bai’s eyes, deep as a starry sky, and said, "Promise me, next time you go out, remember to call me every day so I can feel at peace!"

Fang Bai nodded and said, "Hmm, I will remember that!"

Their gazes locked earnestly, and shortly after, their lips met in a passionate kiss.

After the kiss, they held each other tightly, silent, savoring each other’s heartbeat as time quietly slipped by.

"I wish this moment could last forever..."

Xia Chenyu, resting her head on Fang Bai’s shoulder, her eyes slightly closed, her cheeks flushed with rapture, murmured softly.

Fang Bai gently combed through Xia Chenyu’s hair with his fingers and whispered, "It is said that at the pinnacle of Martial Dao, one achieves immortality and everlasting existence! I hope one day we both reach that realm so we can stay together forever!"

Xia Chenyu’s face showed longing and anticipation, and she asked, "Martial Dao... Is it really as magical as you say?"

Fang Bai said, "Your current cultivation level is still low, so you can’t perceive the true charm of Martial Dao! As your strength increases, you’ll discover it can create many miracles!"

Fang Bai wanted to say that in his previous life he had lived for many thousands of years and could have lived much longer if not for an assault during his ascension, but such tales were too shocking and earth-shattering, so he decided to keep them buried in his heart for now.

The couple remained close, whispering sweet nothings, and by noon, Xia Chenyu personally cooked a meal and they dined together.

During the meal, Xia Chenyu spoke excitedly and enthusiastically about the recent half-year developments of Beauty Company.