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In the following days, Xiao Yebai formally immersed himself in project work.

Since it was a new team, and Zhong Kai was the only member, he had to personally take care of all kinds of work.

For ease of communication, Zhong Kai also moved his seat next to Xiao Yebai’s work station.

Then everyone noticed that these two would arrive at the office before 9 am every morning.

And they would still be working overtime in the company after everyone else had left for the evening.

During the daytime, they were frequently out and about, if not in the meeting room.

Their schedule was hectic.

None of the staff in the investment department were optimistic about this project, and there was no shortage of muttered criticisms behind their backs.

Some who had a good relationship with Zhong Kai even tried to persuade him not to waste his time…
Zhong Kai countered with a question, “Isn’t slacking off like before a waste of time too?”

His colleague said, “At least you get a set salary every month, and you can slack off and do other things during work hours. Isn’t that better than being busy to death now and it all being for nothing?”

Zhong Kai: “How do you know what I’m doing now is for nothing?”

Colleague: “Isn’t it?”

Who didn’t know that the Dong Cheng case was a failure that the market had discarded?

And aside from the Mo Family, no other company showed any interest. That’s why they are launching their own app now, but the result is obvious. It’s not even comparable to other apps of its type, whether it’s in terms of user numbers or recognition, it’s a mess!

To put time into such a doomed-to-fail case and work oneself to death every day is truly thankless effort!

“Actually, it’s not.” Zhong Kai explained, “Since I started working with Manager Xiao, I’ve been quite tired during this period, but I’ve learned a lot of things, things I have never been exposed to at school or work… And Manager Xiao is very capable, truly worthy of being a high-caliber student from studying abroad. I have a feeling that this case will definitely be successful.”

“I think you’re dreaming!” his colleague didn’t believe, “If this case were successful, wouldn’t all the other investment firms be fools for not having approached them for investment all this time? Just let the two of you catch the opportunity?”

Zhong Kai: “Doesn’t this just show that the truth is in the hands of the few?”

The colleague wanted to continue persuading, but his phone suddenly rang.

Zhong Kai took out his phone to look, then turned and left, “Manager Xiao is calling me to do market research, gotta go, bye.”

Colleague: “…”

Market research?

Is he actually getting personally involved in the kind of minor tasks typically done by part-time workers and interns?

Today in Nancheng City it’s only 10 degrees outside, not to mention the level-six wind…
He’s really asking for trouble!

**
At 3 p.m., in a popular cafe in the city center.

At a window booth, Mo Weiyi asked with a smile, “You haven’t been here before, have you?”

“No,” Su Wanwan across from him shook her head, “What’s good to eat here?”

“I’m not sure either, seems like there’s a famous molten lava cake that’s pretty famous, but I ordered other stuff too for us to try,” said Mo Weiyi. “It’s 3 o’clock now, we eat here and head back to school, we should be able to make the last class.”

Su Wanwan laughed, “Aren’t you afraid the teacher might do a surprise check?”

Mo Weiyi was now a model student, never leaving early or arriving late, steadily improving in his studies, and he even claimed he wanted to get into Nancheng University!

Although the afternoon math class had been changed to a study period at the last minute, the homeroom teacher liked to make surprise inspections. If she found out the two of them skipped class…

“Well, there’s nothing I can do about that, if they check, they check,” Mo Weiyi said with a tone of grievance, “Who knew you would suddenly leave, of course I had to take the time to treat you to a meal, it’s all for you, understand?”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Here we go again.

Ever since she mentioned she was going abroad, this girl had been acting like it was the end of the world…

**
Soon, the waiter brought over the lava cake and milk tea.

Mo Weiyi took out her phone to snap a picture, then called over the waitress, “Miss, could you help us take a photo together?”

Being pretty, dressed in her school uniform, and with a polite, charming smile, the waitress gladly agreed, “Of course, I can.”

Mo Weiyi immediately handed her the phone, then grabbed Su Wanwan’s arm, “Wanwan, let’s take a photo together.”

Su Wanwan’s face screamed rejection.

Ever since she was little, she hated taking pictures…

Mo Weiyi pouted her lips, “Come on, smile a bit. When you go abroad, I won’t be able to see you, I’ll only have the photo to pine over you daily.”

The Little Princess’s voice was delicately whiny, and with that soft, spoilt plea, who could resist?

Su Wanwan rolled her eyes but ultimately forced a smile for the camera.

The waitress immediately clicked the shutter.

“Miss, could you take a few more for us?” asked Mo Weiyi as she quickly struck another pose.

Waitress: “Sure.”

Su Wanwan struggled to keep up a cheerful facade until Mo Weiyi was satisfied.

Checking the photos on her phone, she commented:
“This one’s not bad.”

“This one’s okay too.”

“Ah, Wanwan, why do you have the same expression in every photo…”

After talking for a while, Mo Weiyi looked up at Su Wanwan, “Wanwan, what are you looking at?”

Su Wanwan was frowning at something outside the window, “Is that Xiao Yebai?”

Xiaobai?

Mo Weiyi’s eyes lit up, and she quickly got up, pressing her whole body against the window, “Where? Where’s Xiaobai?”

“The one in black, holding flyers…” Su Wanwan finished, “I might have been mistaken, he just looks similar.”

Mo Weiyi scanned carefully, “Which one in black? I don’t see him.”

It was a workday, but the city center in Nancheng City was still bustling with people–it was impossible to make out who was who.

“I might have been mistaken,” said Su Wanwan, “It’s probably just someone who looks like him. After all, how could your Xiaobai be out on the street handing out flyers, right…

“Ah, I see him!” Mo Weiyi suddenly exclaimed, then turned and dashed off, “Wanwan, you eat first, I’ll go find Xiaobai and come right back.”

Su Wanwan: “!!!”

Just moments ago, she had been so melodramatic about her leaving, acting as if it were a tragic farewell, and now she’d let a man sweep her away…

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Hah, women…

**
“Manager Xiao!”

Zhong Kai had been standing in the cold wind for two hours, and only a few sheets from the thick stack of survey questionnaires had been used.

It was too cold, and nobody seemed willing to give him the time of day…

“I think we should change locations,” he suggested. “Nowadays, young people are the ones using smartphones. We could go near Nancheng University, or somewhere with lots of young people…”

“How many have you done?” Xiao Yebai interrupted him.

Zhong Kai: “…Less than 10.”

He was a bit embarrassed.

After all, he had noticed that Xiao Yebai always had people around him…

Especially women!

Definitely more than the number of surveys he had completed.

As expected, Xiao Yebai said, “Your efficiency is too low.”

Zhong Kai: “…”
Can I be blamed for this?

I’ve already thickened my skin to actively call out to people, but they just wave me off as soon as they see me. I don’t have a face that’s good-looking and appealing to women like you do…

Of course, he dared not say these words out loud.

Even though he had only been working with Manager Xiao for a week, he had already deeply understood what kind of workaholic he was!

Extremely dedicated to work! Stringent!

Wouldn’t tolerate a speck of dust in his eyes!

Uncompromising!

Clear distinction between public and private matters!

If he didn’t truly believe in Xiao Yebai’s personal capabilities and the fact that he was the Mo Family’s adopted son, ensuring a future path for himself, Zhong Kai wouldn’t force himself to work so hard.

“Tomorrow afternoon we’re visiting President Li in Dong Cheng. The survey report must be ready, requiring at least 500 physical surveys,” Xiao Yebai said expressionlessly. “Keep up the good work.”

Zhong Kai sniffled, “Okay, I got it.”

He took a deep breath and was just about to start calling out when suddenly he heard a sweet female voice.

“Xiaobai!”

Zhong Kai looked up to see a pretty young girl smiling their way.

She was wearing a blue and white striped high school uniform, which seemed rather thin compared to other pedestrians who were bundled up against the cold.

But her smile was especially brilliant, and her large eyes were curved up in laughter, bold and unrestrained amidst the cold wind, shining as bright as a little sun.

Zhong Kai was somewhat mesmerized.

So much so that he didn’t notice the man next to him suddenly turn cold.

Not until Xiao Yebai turned around.

The smile on Mo Weiyi’s face stiffened for a moment. Without stopping to think, she darted towards them.

She grabbed the man’s arm and hastily called out, “Xiaobai, where are you going?”

Zhong Kai: “???”

Xiaobai…

Is she calling Manager Xiao?

“Didn’t you hear me calling you?” Seeing that Xiao Yebai didn’t respond, Mo Weiyi started to pout and accuse, “We haven’t seen each other for so many days. Why don’t you acknowledge me when I call you? Are you doing it on purpose?”

This time, Zhong Kai was genuinely stunned.

That tone of voice…

Could she be Manager Xiao’s girlfriend?

Indeed, a handsome man and a beautiful woman!

They looked so well-matched!

The next second.

“I’m working,” came the icy voice of Xiao Yebai, as he mercilessly pulled away the small hand on his wrist.

“Liar!” Mo Weiyi exclaimed. “You’re not at the office. What work are you talking about?”

Xiao Yebai narrowed his eyes but said nothing.

Perhaps he couldn’t be bothered to explain.

Mo Weiyi looked at him.

The weather was very cold. Xiao Yebai was dressed warmly, his suit complemented by a black overcoat that contrasted starkly with his pale, cool countenance.

Mo Weiyi asked cautiously, “Why aren’t you at the office? What are you doing here? Aren’t you cold?”

His face has turned so pale…

A sneer curled the corner of Xiao Yebai’s mouth. “It’s also class time now.”

“Right,” Mo Weiyi nodded, unashamed, “I skipped class with Wanwan to try out a popular eatery. We’ll go back after eating.”

To this, Xiao Yebai inwardly scoffed.

Just as he had expected.

A pampered Little Princess with no sense of responsibility, how could she really turn over a new leaf and study conscientiously?

Mo Weiyi had no idea what he was thinking at that moment.

A gust of cold wind blew by, and she hurriedly pulled her school uniform tighter around her.

She had rushed out so quickly that she hadn’t worn a coat. It was so cold.

“Xiaobai,” Mo Weiyi huddled up, “you still haven’t answered me? What are you doing here?”

Xiao Yebai did not respond, so she looked down to see, “What are you holding in your hand?”

The man flicked his fingers sharply.

It was no longer visible.

Mo Weiyi was speechless, “What is this, some kind of secret?”