Feng Chengjin called her to the company today because the e-commerce project was officially initiated and she was to participate in the next stage of project development.
And today, Feng Chengjin even invited Mr. Brian Valentine, who had recently left his position as the head of e-commerce at Amazon in the United States, to join the discussion.
Hearing it was official business, Gu Zixuan didn’t have any more reservations, but facing Feng Chengjin’s naturally placed hand on her waist...
She looked down at the position on her waist, then looked up at him.
Feng Chengjin paused for a moment, smiled lightly, let go of his hand, and walked out first.
Seeing that he seemed concerned about her status, she didn’t quite understand—hadn’t he realized she was divorced?
Why did he express his liking for her so naturally?
Exiting the elevator, Feng Chengjin was pondering the highly confirmed news he had just inquired about two days ago, the smile on his lips never fading.
In the private elevator, there were only the two of them.
Gu Zixuan stood side by side with Feng Chengjin.
Descending from the 56th floor to the 24th floor.
Thinking about the memory of when she once leapt into Feng Chengjin’s arms in that elevator, her expression froze slightly.
Beside her, Feng Chengjin, with hands in pockets, was increasingly looking at her face.
When they reached the 43rd floor, he spoke, "You seem a bit off today."
Gu Zixuan’s heart trembled, and she looked up at him.
He glanced at her, and suddenly leaned his face close.
The height difference made him look down at her from every angle.
Not to mention the warm breath that made her scalp tingle as he closed in.
Examining her intensely, his charming lips curled, "Is it... because you miss me?"
Gu Zixuan was momentarily stunned, looking at him, unsure how to respond.
Feng Chengjin suddenly bent his eyes into a smile, and taking advantage of her daze, quickly pecked her on the lips.
The tingling sensation made Gu Zixuan’s entire lips feel electrified in an instant.
Not to mention that instant of blushing heat that surged from inside her blood vessels to the capillaries on her face.
Gu Zixuan lowered her red face without speaking, and Feng Chengjin, standing tall and straight, laughed lightly, filling the elevator with a sense of affection.
The elevator soon reached the floor and opened.
Feng Chengjin still maintained his hands-in-pockets posture, distinguished yet keeping a distance. Such a short time wasn’t enough for anything substantial.
But Gu Zixuan’s face was truly as flushed as boiling water.
So much so that when Qin Nuo and a few e-commerce project managers and deputy directors saw them, they were slightly taken aback.
Qin Nuo even glanced at their president, whose expression was serious enough to be trustworthy, completely bewildered by what had happened.
Upon seeing them, Feng Chengjin strode forward first, "Let’s go, meeting time."
Entering the meeting room, the simple business style was in line with Feng Yi’s usual decor.
The plants scattered around added a touch of vitality to the business-like gray tones.
Once everyone was seated, the newly appointed deputy director of e-commerce commenced with the basic report, and soon, a deputy general manager invited Mr. Brian Valentine to join as well.
In the brief exchange, Gu Zixuan could roughly understand that someone of Feng Chengjin’s level no longer personally manages projects; rather, he gives extra attention to only those new projects that interest him.
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The project deputy director appeared quite nervous too.
Yet, none were more nervous than her.
Because at the start of the conversation, after exchanging ideas in a fully English dialogue, Mr. Brian Valentine also provided the most impartial business and operational advice.
Gu Zixuan listened attentively, until suddenly Feng Chengjin said, "Let’s hear a few words from our project director."
In an instant, all eyes in the meeting room followed Feng Chengjin’s gaze and landed on her.
Gu Zixuan was completely stunned, looking at Feng Chengjin in disbelief, "...Me?"
"Who else but me?" Feng Chengjin folded his hands, resting them on his abdomen, with an amused yet elegant expression.
All eyes in the room were focused.
Gu Zixuan’s heart was pounding wildly.
Thinking of those days she stayed in his house, he had said, ’It would be best if you come to work, I’ll make you the project director.’
Gu Zixuan truly couldn’t believe that Feng Chengjin had actually given it to her , without a word of warning.
Blushing and with her heart racing, Gu Zixuan had no idea where to start.
Feng Chengjin’s gaze was deep as he looked at her, "Just talk about the ideas and directions you usually mention to me."
His eyes were filled with subtle encouragement, calmness, warmth, and a sense of trusting entrustment, making Gu Zixuan’s heart tremble.
It was like feeling the guidance of a mentor for the first time.
Feng Chengjin was most serious when working, so putting aside his past temperament, at this moment, Gu Zixuan saw an incredibly mature man.
However, her eyelashes drooped slightly, even if she’d thought of what to say, she hesitated for a moment to speak.
Until she lowered her eyes again and saw her fingertips.
The bare spot no longer had the protection of marriage; she hadn’t read the divorce papers, but knowing He Qimo’s focus on revenue and Zhou Huimei’s temperament, the assets shouldn’t be much.
Thinking of her situation and Zixi’s future...
She gritted her teeth, raised her gaze, and for the first time since graduation, stood openly in the business circle to give a presentation.
Gu Zixuan had a broad knowledge base because, while staying home for long periods, she explored many areas out of personal interest, lacking typical business formulas and instead possessing flexibility and diversity. Previously married to He Qimo, she chose to hide her abilities quietly to accommodate his pride.
Now, being able to work in an industry she loved and express her views clearly, Gu Zixuan wasn’t overly dramatic.
Calm and sunny, every account made her perspectives more novel based on feasibility.
Coupled with her beauty, ranked first in Rong City, striking aura, graceful figure, and a refined gentle voice nurtured under good home upbringing.
Soon, everyone present quickly changed their impression of Gu Zixuan from a "trophy wife" to extraordinary.
Even Mr. Brian Valentine couldn’t help but nod at Gu Zixuan, applauding, "Very wonderful!"
Gu Zixuan blushed slightly, and when she unconsciously looked at Feng Chengjin, she noticed the upward curve of his lips facing Mr. Brian Valentine, then saw his obsidian-like eyes filled with layers of admiration and depth.
It felt like intense affection flowed between them, with steamy ambiguity in the air.
Qin Nuo, who sensed something, couldn’t help coughing twice, then lowered his head and chuckled lightly. Under Feng Chengjin’s slight gaze, he restrained his laughter, appearing serious.
Gu Zixuan felt silently teased, and her face turned even more rosy.
At the end of the meeting, the deputy director hurried up with the manager, extending his hand somewhat excitedly, "The president always said someone would be responsible for this project, yet we never saw the person in charge, assuming the deputy director personally managed it. Didn’t expect it was Director Gu, looking forward to learning from Director Gu in the future."
"Oh, no need..." Gu Zixuan couldn’t quickly figure out how to handle such unprecedented human interactions.
Next to her, Feng Chengjin, before she extended her hand to shake his, gently pulled her arm to redirect her, "Come to my office; I have something to discuss."
His serious demeanor left no room for doubt, prompting the deputy director and manager to quickly change their gestures, "Director Gu, please take care of your business first. We’ll discuss when you officially start work another day."
Gu Zixuan was surprised, looking at her unshaken hand, she couldn’t help but purse her lips.
Behind, witnessing this moment, Qin Nuo burst into laughter.
When the deputy director couldn’t help asking, "Secretary Qin, what are you laughing about?" Gu Zixuan’s face flushed even redder, quickly heading towards the elevator.
In the elevator, Feng Chengjin pressed the top floor, but once there, he didn’t exit, waiting a second, then pressed the negative one button.
This strange action puzzled Gu Zixuan.
Feng Chengjin didn’t explain, until they reached the underground garage, took her off the elevator, got into the car, and fastened her seatbelt, she realized that what he said about having something to discuss was indeed just an excuse.
Her face turned more rosy, thinking about the man whose attitude had clearly changed since that day, she resisted the heat on her face, trying to keep her voice steady, "Where are you taking me?"
"To eat." Feng Chengjin’s tone was very calm, starting the car, he gracefully drove out of the parking space.
The skilled driving gave Gu Zixuan a noticeable sense of pushback, yet didn’t feel like the speed was alarming, aligning with his usual demeanor, every move making one’s mood sway between anxiety and tranquility.
Gu Zixuan didn’t speak.
After a while, Feng Chengjin proactively explained, "I promised to take you to the western restaurant before, now, taking you there, is that okay?"