Chapter 66: Seeing Through Each Other
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A small laugh escaped Ying Yue's mouth as she heard his words. It did not faze her in the slightest that he had seen through her act. She had not been entirely serious but it was enough to fool the general population. For someone of a Director caliber, they probably could have some suspicions but it was obvious that he was above that level. Continuing their walk towards the couch, she maintained her fake hobble as she responded to him, "and what part of that was an act? I have no idea what you are talking about sir!" Widening her eyes, she made her eyes look innocent as she stared into his amused ones.
"If you continue with the act, I'll have you know you're doing a shitty job convincing me. Now tell me the truth before I remove you from the building."
"Hmm, so you're threatening me?"
A playful smile graced his face as he observed her expression. "Not exactly a threat but if that's what will make you answer me, sure." She gave him another appreciative glance, in a matter of minutes he had earned a fair bit of her praise. In general he came off very easy going but she could tell he had a very intense side. This facade of his was probably just easier to maintain and gain the trust of others. However, she enjoyed their little back and forth albeit it was only two lines so far. He gave off the energy of someone she could be friends with, sensing no danger from him made her naturally relax in his presence. Despite being caught in her act, she could tell that he was not going to harm her but was more interested in what she actually came here for. That itself made her more open to entertaining this conversation, if it turned south she would leave and find another way to enter the building.
As they they reached the farthest couch she hobbled the last couple of steps towards it and sat down. This couch was the farthest in the corner and while it had a minimum amount of people near it she kept her voice quieter. "Well, I was telling the truth. It was not exactly a lie. I am here to see your CEO but I am not from a small business." She stared at him with a pointed look as she leaned back into the couch with one of her legs crossed over the other. While she can tell him some truth she could not reveal that she had something of importance to deliver. It would draw too much attention to her and who knew if this Director Wei or whatever was a trusted personnel? She could have lied saying that she had brought a package and had a fake one as a cover with the chip hidden somewhere else. That is an alternative option but if anyone realized that it was a fake delivery, it would cause unnecessary issues. Even highlighting that she was an important person to Xi Long would also give her problems. Depending on how he answered she could work her way around him and use him as her ticket to getting upstairs.
"And I'm supposed to believe that? How about you tell me the full truth, I did just help you out you know."
"You can do nothing but believe me since it is the truth and don't lie, it is I who helped you out."
"Oh really? How is that?"
Enjoying their banter, she held in her laughter as she watched him try to suss her out. It was way too obvious that he was laying traps for her to fall into. If one was not careful they would answer his questions straight which would lead to further questions and eventually the truth. "If you're asking me to be honest, I think its fair to expect the same thing from you, no? You barely listened to my side of the story and didn't let those three defend themselves properly before sending them to Human Resources. Its clear that this was not the first time an incident has happened and you simply used me as a reason to get rid of them. Additionally, for you to actually care about me being the victim you would have arranged medical assistance or at minimum an ice pack by now."
A laugh left his mouth as he took in the woman before him. She was mysterious and very intelligent and despite her being entirely suspicious he found himself enjoying her presence. It was hard to find many women who chose such a method to meet the CEO but also had the skills to make it through the act. There were multiple cases of women acting to make it upstairs with random reasons and they always claimed an intimiate relationship with Xi Long. Yet she chose to take a business delivery route which was more refereshing. Not to mention that before he had inserted himself into situation she had everyone dancing to her tune. To also see that he had used the situation for his own gain made him respect her more with the level of her observation. She was definitely dangerous but he could tell she meant no harm. "Okay, okay you got me, those women were extremely annoying but I could not fire them without a proper reason. Well at least, another reason to add to the list and close them off for good."
"Haha, well they were kind of bitchy."
He burst into laughter again, "yes, they were very er bitchy to say the least. Now how did you plan on making it to our CEO, I'm sure you had more planned."
"I haven't thought that far but maybe you could help..." She looked at him with confidence as she threw her request into playing field. He was still cautious of her but had relaxed significantly.
"Why would the CEO want to meet you? And why should I take you?"
"Trust me, he does. I can't answer much but you will suffer no loss from taking me up to him. If not the CEO, take me to see his main secretary that amusing man who always follows him."
"Hmm I'm not sure if I can believe you."
"Well I guess you'll just have to take the gamble then."
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A small laugh escaped Ying Yue's mouth as she heard his words. It did not faze her in the slightest that he had seen through her act. She had not been entirely serious but it was enough to fool the general population. For someone of a Director caliber, they probably could have some suspicions but it was obvious that he was above that level. Continuing their walk towards the couch, she maintained her fake hobble as she responded to him, "and what part of that was an act? I have no idea what you are talking about sir!" Widening her eyes, she made her eyes look innocent as she stared into his amused ones.
"If you continue with the act, I'll have you know you're doing a shitty job convincing me. Now tell me the truth before I remove you from the building."
"Hmm, so you're threatening me?"
A playful smile graced his face as he observed her expression. "Not exactly a threat but if that's what will make you answer me, sure." She gave him another appreciative glance, in a matter of minutes he had earned a fair bit of her praise. In general he came off very easy going but she could tell he had a very intense side. This facade of his was probably just easier to maintain and gain the trust of others. However, she enjoyed their little back and forth albeit it was only two lines so far. He gave off the energy of someone she could be friends with, sensing no danger from him made her naturally relax in his presence. Despite being caught in her act, she could tell that he was not going to harm her but was more interested in what she actually came here for. That itself made her more open to entertaining this conversation, if it turned south she would leave and find another way to enter the building.
As they they reached the farthest couch she hobbled the last couple of steps towards it and sat down. This couch was the farthest in the corner and while it had a minimum amount of people near it she kept her voice quieter. "Well, I was telling the truth. It was not exactly a lie. I am here to see your CEO but I am not from a small business." She stared at him with a pointed look as she leaned back into the couch with one of her legs crossed over the other. While she can tell him some truth she could not reveal that she had something of importance to deliver. It would draw too much attention to her and who knew if this Director Wei or whatever was a trusted personnel? She could have lied saying that she had brought a package and had a fake one as a cover with the chip hidden somewhere else. That is an alternative option but if anyone realized that it was a fake delivery, it would cause unnecessary issues. Even highlighting that she was an important person to Xi Long would also give her problems. Depending on how he answered she could work her way around him and use him as her ticket to getting upstairs.
"And I'm supposed to believe that? How about you tell me the full truth, I did just help you out you know."
"You can do nothing but believe me since it is the truth and don't lie, it is I who helped you out."
"Oh really? How is that?"
Enjoying their banter, she held in her laughter as she watched him try to suss her out. It was way too obvious that he was laying traps for her to fall into. If one was not careful they would answer his questions straight which would lead to further questions and eventually the truth. "If you're asking me to be honest, I think its fair to expect the same thing from you, no? You barely listened to my side of the story and didn't let those three defend themselves properly before sending them to Human Resources. Its clear that this was not the first time an incident has happened and you simply used me as a reason to get rid of them. Additionally, for you to actually care about me being the victim you would have arranged medical assistance or at minimum an ice pack by now."
A laugh left his mouth as he took in the woman before him. She was mysterious and very intelligent and despite her being entirely suspicious he found himself enjoying her presence. It was hard to find many women who chose such a method to meet the CEO but also had the skills to make it through the act. There were multiple cases of women acting to make it upstairs with random reasons and they always claimed an intimiate relationship with Xi Long. Yet she chose to take a business delivery route which was more refereshing. Not to mention that before he had inserted himself into situation she had everyone dancing to her tune. To also see that he had used the situation for his own gain made him respect her more with the level of her observation. She was definitely dangerous but he could tell she meant no harm. "Okay, okay you got me, those women were extremely annoying but I could not fire them without a proper reason. Well at least, another reason to add to the list and close them off for good."
"Haha, well they were kind of bitchy."
He burst into laughter again, "yes, they were very er bitchy to say the least. Now how did you plan on making it to our CEO, I'm sure you had more planned."
"I haven't thought that far but maybe you could help..." She looked at him with confidence as she threw her request into playing field. He was still cautious of her but had relaxed significantly.
"Why would the CEO want to meet you? And why should I take you?"
"Trust me, he does. I can't answer much but you will suffer no loss from taking me up to him. If not the CEO, take me to see his main secretary that amusing man who always follows him."
"Hmm I'm not sure if I can believe you."
"Well I guess you'll just have to take the gamble then."
A small laugh escaped Ying Yue's mouth as she heard his words. It did not faze her in the slightest that he had seen through her act. She had not been entirely serious but it was enough to fool the general population. For someone of a Director caliber, they probably could have some suspicions but it was obvious that he was above that level. Continuing their walk towards the couch, she maintained her fake hobble as she responded to him, "and what part of that was an act? I have no idea what you are talking about sir!" Widening her eyes, she made her eyes look innocent as she stared into his amused ones. "If you continue with the act, I'll have you know you're doing a shitty job convincing me. Now tell me the truth before I remove you from the building." "Hmm, so you're threatening me?" A playful smile graced his face as he observed her expression. "Not exactly a threat but if that's what will make you answer me, sure." She gave him another appreciative glance, in a matter of minutes he had earned a fair bit of her praise. In general he came off very easy going but she could tell he had a very intense side. This facade of his was probably just easier to maintain and gain the trust of others. However, she enjoyed their little back and forth albeit it was only two lines so far. He gave off the energy of someone she could be friends with, sensing no danger from him made her naturally relax in his presence. Despite being caught in her act, she could tell that he was not going to harm her but was more interested in what she actually came here for. That itself made her more open to entertaining this conversation, if it turned south she would leave and find another way to enter the building. As they they reached the farthest couch she hobbled the last couple of steps towards it and sat down. This couch was the farthest in the corner and while it had a minimum amount of people near it she kept her voice quieter. "Well, I was telling the truth. It was not exactly a lie. I am here to see your CEO but I am not from a small business." She stared at him with a pointed look as she leaned back into the couch with one of her legs crossed over the other. While she can tell him some truth she could not reveal that she had something of importance to deliver. It would draw too much attention to her and who knew if this Director Wei or whatever was a trusted personnel? She could have lied saying that she had brought a package and had a fake one as a cover with the chip hidden somewhere else. That is an alternative option but if anyone realized that it was a fake delivery, it would cause unnecessary issues. Even highlighting that she was an important person to Xi Long would also give her problems. Depending on how he answered she could work her way around him and use him as her ticket to getting upstairs. "And I'm supposed to believe that? How about you tell me the full truth, I did just help you out you know." "You can do nothing but believe me since it is the truth and don't lie, it is I who helped you out." "Oh really? How is that?" Enjoying their banter, she held in her laughter as she watched him try to suss her out. It was way too obvious that he was laying traps for her to fall into. If one was not careful they would answer his questions straight which would lead to further questions and eventually the truth. "If you're asking me to be honest, I think its fair to expect the same thing from you, no? You barely listened to my side of the story and didn't let those three defend themselves properly before sending them to Human Resources. Its clear that this was not the first time an incident has happened and you simply used me as a reason to get rid of them. Additionally, for you to actually care about me being the victim you would have arranged medical assistance or at minimum an ice pack by now." A laugh left his mouth as he took in the woman before him. She was mysterious and very intelligent and despite her being entirely suspicious he found himself enjoying her presence. It was hard to find many women who chose such a method to meet the CEO but also had the skills to make it through the act. There were multiple cases of women acting to make it upstairs with random reasons and they always claimed an intimiate relationship with Xi Long. Yet she chose to take a business delivery route which was more refereshing. Not to mention that before he had inserted himself into situation she had everyone dancing to her tune. To also see that he had used the situation for his own gain made him respect her more with the level of her observation. She was definitely dangerous but he could tell she meant no harm. "Okay, okay you got me, those women were extremely annoying but I could not fire them without a proper reason. Well at least, another reason to add to the list and close them off for good." "Haha, well they were kind of bitchy." He burst into laughter again, "yes, they were very er bitchy to say the least. Now how did you plan on making it to our CEO, I'm sure you had more planned." "I haven't thought that far but maybe you could help..." She looked at him with confidence as she threw her request into playing field. He was still cautious of her but had relaxed significantly. "Why would the CEO want to meet you? And why should I take you?" "Trust me, he does. I can't answer much but you will suffer no loss from taking me up to him. If not the CEO, take me to see his main secretary that amusing man who always follows him." "Hmm I'm not sure if I can believe you." "Well I guess you'll just have to take the gamble then."
