Chapter 29: Boss Lady

At 1:30 p.m.

After a brief nap, Liu Yiyi stretched her body and took a sip of dried tangerine peel tea before casually unlocking her phone. A smile crept onto her lips when she saw the photo Su Yunzhou had sent her, showing his half-eaten food. She thought, "My effort in picking out that nourishing meal set for him wasn't in vain."

Qing, who was sitting at the adjacent cubicle, noticed her direct supervisor suppressing a smile and asked curiously, "Sister Liu, what are you so happy about?"

Liu Yiyi replied casually, "Nothing much, just saw an interesting picture."

"Oh," Qing responded. She then noticed that Sister Liu's skin looked exceptionally good today. Looking at her radiant supervisor, she continued, "Sister Liu, did you start using a new cosmetic or skincare product? Your complexion looks so much better today!"

"Hmm? How could that be... I didn't even sleep well last night!" Liu Yiyi said. Remembering last night's madness, she could still feel a slight soreness between her thighs even now. It was precisely because he had been so unrestrained that she had immediately ordered a nourishing meal set for him upon rushing to the office this morning.

A hint of confusion appeared on Qing's face. Sister Liu's skin was rosy and her aura had improved significantly—how could she not have slept well? She genuinely wasn't just flattering her this time!

Just as the atmosphere grew slightly awkward, Qing's phone rang at the perfect moment. She answered the call, which conveniently put an end to their conversation.

Liu Yiyi also sent a message.

[What are you doing this afternoon?]

A moment later, a reply popped up in the chat.

[Just about to head downstairs. The owner of the Pharmaceutical Factory from yesterday is waiting for me downstairs.]

"Hmm?" Liu Yiyi let out a soft hum. Her mind raced, but she couldn't figure out the reason, so she immediately asked.

[What do you mean?]

[I'm not entirely sure about the details either, but it seems the owner of the Pharmaceutical Factory thinks I sing well and wants to collaborate with me.]

[!!! That's amazing!]

Liu Yiyi sent a flurry of exclamation marks. Recalling last night—not the intimate moments, but earlier, when he had sung that song—she realized his performance truly warranted a personal visit from the owner. If she were the owner, she would probably do the exact same thing. One could easily imagine how much of a boost it would be to the business to hire a singer of that caliber.

Knowing that Su Yunzhou had matters to attend to, Liu Yiyi took the initiative to end the chat.

[Talk to you later! I have to get back to work!]

This was the charm of a mature woman. An understanding and considerate mature woman.

Meanwhile, at the Celestial Paradise Holiday Hotel.

Su Yunzhou had changed into a light-colored Zegna casual suit, slightly styled his hair, and headed to the tea restaurant on the seventh floor of the hotel. Earlier, when Jian Shan mentioned this matter, he had originally intended to refuse. However, upon hearing that the other party was a beautiful Boss Lady who was slightly older, and considering he had nothing else to do in the afternoon anyway, he agreed to give her a chance. After all, one more opportunity meant one more path in life.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, he saw Jian Shan waiting respectfully to the side.

"Mr. Su, please follow me!"

The two walked through the carpeted corridor and turned left toward the private room area. The names of the private rooms were quite interesting, all derived from classical poetry titles. After a short walk, Jian Shan led Su Yunzhou to a private room named "Yu Linling."

After a gentle knock on the door, a voice as melodious as an oriole's chirp came from within.

"Please come in!"

Jian Shan stepped halfway aside and said to Su Yunzhou, "Mr. Su, please. I will be waiting at the door."

Su Yunzhou gave a slight nod. The butler handled his boundaries perfectly.

Upon entering, he noticed that the private room was elegantly designed, complementing its poetic name perfectly. Landscape paintings hung on the surrounding walls. In the center sat a white wooden table and chairs, with a delicate and exquisite potted plant placed in the middle. The uniquely shaped asparagus fern still bore crystal-clear dewdrops, radiating a soft glow under the sunlight.

Sitting across the table, however, was a woman who didn't fit the elegant environment at all. The most striking thing about her was her short hair. It was cut rather haphazardly—or perhaps one could say, with personality. The lengths were uneven, with a few stray strands scattered everywhere, and the front bangs rested unevenly on her forehead. Yet, paired with her exquisite facial features, this hairstyle only added to her charm.

Seeing someone enter, the woman immediately stood up and made an inviting gesture. She was quite tall, only half a head shorter than Su Yunzhou. Dressed in a black top and black pants, with a pair of brown leather boots on her feet, she had excellent body proportions. The only exception was that below her slender neck, she was completely flat-chested. However, those long, flawless legs perfectly offset this minor flaw that barely even counted as one.

"Hello, Mr. Su!

"I am Jiang Shiyue, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Her voice earned her even more points. Su Yunzhou thought, "This standard should definitely fit the system's preferences!" Just as he was about to reply, the system's notification chime arrived exactly as expected.

[Mature Woman bound successfully.]

[Name: Jiang Shiyue]

[Attributes: 29, 171, 111, 70, 59, 86]

[Affinity: 3]

[Friendly Reminder: Beneath the bound target's seemingly resolute exterior lies a kind and sensitive heart. She enjoys exploring restaurants alone in search of delicacies. To pursue the meaning of life, she frequently challenges herself with extreme sports.]

Seeing Su Yunzhou suddenly freeze with a blatant, probing gaze, Jiang Shiyue slightly furrowed her brows. "Mr. Su?"

[Affinity -1]

Su Yunzhou snapped back to reality. He had only taken a few extra glances; she was far too sensitive. Looking at her Affinity that had dropped to a mere 2 points, he revealed what he believed to be a very friendly smile. "I apologize! You look very much like a friend of mine, so I spaced out for a moment."

Jiang Shiyue imperceptibly curled her lips in disdain. To think he would actually use such a lame excuse. She really wanted to ask him which friend of his she resembled, but since she was the one asking for a favor, she could only suppress her temper and say, "I ordered some Lapsang Souchong. I wonder if you are accustomed to drinking black tea?"

Su Yunzhou smiled, took a sip, and nodded. "It's not bad. I quite like this flavor."

The two sat down and chatted casually for a bit. Su Yunzhou observed her from close range. Her skin was smooth but not pale; it had a healthy hue that clearly belonged to someone who frequently spent time outdoors.

Seeing that the timing was right, Jiang Shiyue got straight to the point. "You already know why I'm here, Mr. Su. Do you think there's a possibility for us to collaborate on this matter?"

Before Su Yunzhou could even speak, the system predicted his prediction.

[Transactional behavior does not fall within the scope of the mature woman cashback rewards.]

His train of thought interrupted, Su Yunzhou quickly reacted and changed his strategy, deciding to retreat in order to advance. "Singing is just a hobby of mine. If you want me to go to the Pharmaceutical Factory every week, it really wouldn't be very convenient."

Jiang Shiyue felt a bit disappointed upon hearing this. From his spending records last night, it was obvious that he wasn't lacking in money, yet she had already offered her maximum sincerity. To be honest, other than offering money, she really couldn't find any other reason that could attract him.

Su Yunzhou looked at her conflicted expression, continually pondering where to start grinding up her Affinity. A moment later, a vague idea finally formed in his mind.

"However, if you agree to one condition of mine, I can consider visiting your place in my free time."

"Hmm?!" Jiang Shiyue looked at his seemingly ill-intentioned gaze and knew he was up to no good. Having run the Pharmaceutical Factory on her own for so long, she had seen every kind of man out there. Furthermore, he had high-profilely sung a song for his female companion in her shop just yesterday.

Heh. Men! This seemingly clean-cut Mr. Su was absolutely filthy on the inside.

[Affinity -1]

Ugh...

Su Yunzhou was somewhat speechless. What did he even do? Why did the Affinity drop again? He squeezed out a sincere smile that, in her eyes, looked somewhat hypocritical. "I don't mean anything else. I'm just a foodie, and I especially love those hidden delicacies tucked away in the streets and alleys.

"I just want you to take me out to explore food spots. After a fulfilling meal, I can then head over to the Pharmaceutical Factory for a drink."

After he finished explaining, Jiang Shiyue stared straight into Su Yunzhou's eyes with her large, expressive eyes and asked, "Hmm? How did you know I like exploring food spots?"