Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 184 Mandatory Overtime

"No way, you, a mere bodyguard, dared to lay a hand on me?" Ou Zhiqian rubbed his wrist in pain. Being nearly broken by a mere bodyguard in public was incredibly humiliating. He was furious and embarrassed. "Fifth Miss, this man is outrageous! He dared to lay a hand on me in front of you today, who knows what he'll do tomorrow? Who gave him the guts? This man can't be used anymore, get him out of here!"

"Ah Lie, why aren't you apologizing to Young Master Ou yet?" Seeing Ning Zhiyuan remain motionless and ignoring her, Xiao Ruonan became angry. "I'm telling you to apologize to Young Master Ou, apologize!"

Ning Zhiyuan met her gaze, and after a few seconds of awkward silence, he took a step back and leaned down. "I'm sorry, Young Master Ou, my professional habits caused you harm. Please forgive me!"

His sudden movement startled Young Master Ou, who instinctively covered his head with his hands. Once he was sure it was an apology, he became arrogant and domineering. "Hmph, an apology is useless. Insubordination is a capital offense. Fifth Miss, this matter cannot be left like this. I will deal with him for you!"

"Young Master Ou, this is my man. I didn't manage him well, please don't take it to heart. Just give me face today and let's just let it go. Later, I'll have him go to your house to apologize!"

Since Xiao Ruonan has stepped forward and said all that, we have no choice but to give her face.

"Fine, I'll let this kid off the hook for your sake!"

Xiao Ruonan personally helped Ou Shao into the car and stayed with him until he left. Normally, the fifth young lady of the Xiao family would never lower herself like this; she was usually the one giving face to others.

Her smile vanished instantly. She turned and stood in front of Ning Zhiyuan, coldly questioning, "Why did you attack Young Master Ou? Do you know that if you hurt him, it won't be something I can handle? Although the Ou family isn't as powerful as the Xiao family, their status in Ning City is not to be underestimated. If Young Master Ou pursues this matter, even my intervention won't be enough. Ah Lie, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Ning Zhiyuan stared directly at her and uttered a few words in a deep voice, "He touched you!"

Xiao Ruonan was taken aback. The words she was about to say were swallowed back down. She stared incredulously at the tall man in front of her. Her serious expression gradually softened and her lips curled up in a smile that even AK couldn't suppress.

"Didn't you fully support blind dates? What, are you having objections now?"

"I..." This time it was Ning Zhiyuan's turn to be speechless. "I just can't stand the attitude of those rich young men, and I'm afraid that Miss Wu will be taken advantage of by them!"

The smile on Xiao Ruonan's lips vanished in an instant, replaced by a self-deprecating expression. Ha! She didn't even know what she was expecting.

"Is that all?"

Ning Zhiyuan lowered his eyelids and remained silent.

He's always like this when he doesn't want to explain.

Xiao Ruonan stepped forward, emphasizing each word as she poked his chest, "You're just a bodyguard to me, it's none of your business to tell me what to do. Even if I'm being taken advantage of, it's all my own choice!"

After saying that, she pushed him aside and left.

Ning Zhiyuan remained silent for a moment, then quickly followed his master's footsteps.

Haicheng.

Su Ying handed the last document to Xiao Shen, "Mr. Xiao, please review and sign it!"

Xiao Shen glanced at her, then picked up his pen and began to write.

Su Ying retrieved it, bowed, and took her leave.

In half an hour, she could get off work. Shen Qingfeng had bought movie tickets and was waiting for her to watch the movie together, as it was one of her favorite films.

"Wait!"

Su Ying froze, a sense of foreboding creeping over her. "Mr. Xiao, is there anything else?"

The man at the desk capped his pen, picked up his coffee cup, leaned back, and slowly sipped his coffee.

"Assistant Su, could you please proofread the documents submitted by the operations department?"

Su Ying smiled wryly, "President Xiao, I remember we don't need these bodyguards until next Tuesday. Should I get them arranged tomorrow?"

"It's ahead of schedule, let's get it done now!"

Su Ying was dumbfounded, "Huh? But I have something to do later!"

Xiao Shen said calmly, "That's your business, it has nothing to do with work!"

Su Ying: “…”

He meant that it was none of your business; you had to finish your work first. Taking advantage of being the boss to arbitrarily set employees' off-duty times was simply outrageous and exploitative.

If he weren't the boss and she weren't the employee, she wouldn't care about this.

When is this guy going back to Ningcheng? She can't take it anymore. If he doesn't leave soon, she's leaving.

Reluctantly, Su Ying rummaged through the filing cabinet for the bodyguards, picked them up, and prepared to leave.

"Do it right here!"

Su Ying: “…”

Got it!
They've arranged it for her again.

This office wasn't very big to begin with, and compared to his office at the Xiao Group, it was practically nothing. Su Ying was working on the round table with her files in her arms, while Xiao Shen didn't leave either, sitting with his legs crossed on the table reading a magazine, looking more relaxed than anyone else.

The phone that was lying to the side rang.

Shen Qingfeng: [Are you off work? I'll come pick you up.]

Since arriving in Ningcheng, Su Ying has not yet bought her own car and has gotten used to commuting by subway and bus every day.

While Xiao Shen wasn't looking, she quickly typed out a message: "[Sorry, Dr. Shen, I have to work overtime tonight. Why don't you cancel your ticket and I'll treat you another day!]"

No matter how many heads and six arms she has, she still won't be able to make it tonight's movie.

Seeing her busy sending messages with a guilty look on her face, someone revealed a smug look of cunning.

Shen Qingfeng was not angry or blamed her. Instead, he comforted her and encouraged her to work hard and that they could meet again next time.

Time passed by, and Su Ying was exhausted and hungry.

Gulu...

A series of strange sounds disrupted the peace. Su Ying quickly pressed her stomach and looked in Xiao Shen's direction. He was typing on the keyboard and didn't seem to be paying attention to them.

Thank goodness, but she was really hungry. She thought that if she just held on a little longer, it would be over, and then she could go eat at the street noodle stall downstairs in her apartment complex.

But to everyone's surprise, a few minutes later, a staff member in a hotel uniform knocked on the door.

"Hello, may I ask which one of you is Ms. Su?"

Su Ying raised her hand with a confused look, "Yes, that's me!"

"Here is your set meal order, please sign for it!"

Su Ying signed the form in a daze, then opened it to find three dishes and a soup. The presentation was amazing, and it looked delicious.

"Mr. Xiao, have you eaten? Would you like to eat together?"

She felt quite embarrassed with the leader present.

"No need, you deserve it!"

Su Ying was about to put food in her mouth when she heard this and was taken aback. "Did President Xiao order this?"

Xiao Shen stood up. Over six feet tall, his imposing figure made the office seem rather cramped. "I ordered an extra portion. Could you finish it?"

Su Ying: Uh, okay, as long as there's something to eat.

The boss seemed to be in a good mood. He went outside to answer a phone call, and after he finished, a food delivery guy came out of the elevator. "Hello, is Su Ying an employee here?"

Xiao Shen glanced at the lunchbox in his hand. "Give it to me!"

The deliveryman was extremely grateful, "Then please pass it on!"