The Guide to Rising to Power: The Ultimate Schemes of a Green Tea Beauty

Four or five men and women in plain clothes were standing outside the door; they were members of Lu Xiuting's investigation team.

They exuded competence, yet they all froze in place, as if under a spell, staring dumbfounded at the scene inside the elevator.

Their team leader, who was always serious, rough, and completely devoid of any "charm," was actually holding a girl tightly in his arms!

That large hand, accustomed to holding a gun or flipping through case files, was firmly supporting the girl's leg. And the team leader's subconscious turn just now was clearly an attempt to use his back to block the view in his arms?

This earth-shattering scene caused the collective mental breakdown of this group of decisive elites.

Lu Xiuting caught a glimpse of his subordinate the moment he turned around, and his face instantly darkened. He immediately released his grip and gently set Shen Yao down from his arms.

Shen Yao's cheeks flushed red, and she hurriedly took a step back as soon as her toes touched the ground. She lowered her head and unconsciously tidied her not-so-disheveled skirt and hair. Her shy appearance was completely different from before.

After a brief silence, the slightly bolder team member at the front finally found his voice. Pointing at Lu Xiuting, his expression twisted, he blurted out in a tone that was a mixture of extreme shock, disbelief, and excited anticipation:

"Team leader? You...you beast!! In broad daylight...what were you doing to that young girl in the elevator?"

Lu Xiuting's temple throbbed with a faint blue vein. He opened his mouth, about to reprimand his subordinates, who were enjoying the spectacle, in the sternest tone.

Just then, Shen Yao, who was standing next to him, suddenly raised her head.

The blush on her face had not completely faded, and her eyes were filled with shyness and helplessness, but her posture still maintained a strange gentleness and poise.

Facing the group of team members frozen in place at the door, she nodded slightly, her voice soft and polite:

"Hello. I'm sorry to disturb your work."

The group members were taken aback by her poised and confident attitude, and subconsciously responded with somewhat stiff nods and vague "Hello...".

After greeting everyone, Shen Yao slowly turned her head and looked at Lu Xiuting, whose face was ashen, with a tender gaze.

Those eyes were filled with dependence, trust, and a hint of unspoken grievance. It was as if they were silently saying, "Look, it's all your fault, what are we going to do now?"

Lu Xiuting felt a sudden tightness in his chest when she looked at him. The words he was about to say stuck in his throat, leaving him with only a deep sense of helplessness and a feeling of "Ah, just as I thought, as expected of her, she knew it."

He almost instinctively wanted to call out to her, "Shen Yao, wait a minute, we..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Yao, taking advantage of the blind spot of all the team members, quickly made an extremely childish face at Lu Xiuting, sticking out her tongue and winking.

The funny face she made was quick and playful, creating a stark contrast to her gentle and shy expression, full of provocation and a smug "all's fair in war, what can you do to me?" attitude.

After making a face, she didn't give Lu Xiuting any time to react before immediately reverting to her tearful, fragile appearance and bowing slightly to everyone again:

"Then I won't disturb your work any longer, goodbye."

After saying that, she lowered her head and quickly walked through the group of team members who were still in a daze. Her figure disappeared around the corner of the corridor, leaving behind a graceful back view that left much to the imagination.

An eerie silence fell once again at the elevator entrance.

The group members' gazes all shifted from the direction where Shen Yao had disappeared back to their group leader, whose expression was constantly changing.

Lu Xiuting stood there, his hand still half-raised, as if he still wanted to grab the woman who had slipped away. The image of Shen Yao's sudden, unexpected grimaces kept replaying in his mind.

That mischievous wink, those bright, lively eyes, that slightly smug arrogance...

A few seconds later, he straightened his stern face again, his gaze sweeping over the group of subordinates who were waiting to watch the drama unfold, his voice regaining its usual cold and authoritative tone:

"What are you all looking at? Don't you have anything better to do? Have you finished your work?"

The group members were startled by his sudden change of expression and scattered like birds.

The lights in the TV station's studio have been adjusted.

Our guest in this episode of the financial interview program is Mr. Chen Qiyun, a highly respected entrepreneur in Beijing's business community.

Shen Yao, who had just been promoted to intern director and on-site coordinator, was standing next to the host Wang Luoning, making final confirmations before the recording.

Holding the program schedule and a thick stack of guest background information, she turned her head slightly and whispered to Wang Luoning in a soft voice, outlining the key segments of the program, the anticipated question directions, and the various contingency plans she had prepared in advance.

From how to naturally steer the conversation back on track when guests go off-topic, to how to smoothly transition when there's an awkward silence, and even emergency responses to technical malfunctions... she thought of everything, speaking at a steady pace and with clear logic.

"Sister Luoning, if Mr. Chen gets a little emotional when talking about emerging industry policies, we can steer the conversation toward specific cases. This way, we can both connect with his emotions and make the content more relevant."

"I've already confirmed with the back-end data team three times. The charts on the big screen will switch in sync with your questions. If there's any delay, I'll give you a hand gesture from below."

"In addition, Mr. Chen seems to be quite knowledgeable about tea ceremony. We could chat for a bit before the ceremony begins, which would help to build rapport."

Wang Luoning listened and nodded approvingly.

Shen Yao did her homework on the upcoming guest, Chen Qiyun. She not only read his public information and company financial reports, but also made a point of learning about his personal preferences and recent activities to ensure that they could quickly find common ground during the conversation and avoid awkward silences.

Just then, the studio door was pushed open, and Chen Qiyun walked in accompanied by staff.

He was about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, in good shape, wearing a well-tailored dark suit, with a calm demeanor and the confidence and aura unique to successful businessmen.

The station staff nodded to him. Chen Qiyun responded with a smile, his gaze sweeping across the scene. When his eyes landed on Shen Yao next to Wang Luoning, his expression paused slightly.

He clearly recognized Shen Yao; wasn't she the pretty girl who had been with Lu Xiuting, that "jinx," in the hotel room a few days ago?

The thought of Lu Xiuting's cold, hard face and the chilling power he represented sent a shiver down Chen Qiyun's spine.

This girl is so close to Lu Xiuting...

Chen Qiyun's smile grew even warmer. He took two steps towards Shen Yao, maintaining social distance, and greeted her with great courtesy:

"Hello, Ms. Shen. I didn't expect to meet you here. I hope you'll take good care of me regarding the program."

Shen Yao clearly saw the fleeting apprehension in his eyes and understood.

A polite and friendly smile immediately bloomed on her face. She stepped forward and replied gracefully, "Hello Mr. Chen, welcome to our program. You're too kind; it's my pleasure."

She paused, her gaze sincerely falling on Chen Qiyun, and said in a humorous tone that was both flattering and not obsequious:

"Mr. Chen, you look truly dignified and impressive today. It is an honor for our program to have such a prominent figure in the business world as you."

Her words were clear and pleasant to hear, and coupled with her charming smile, they were like drinking sweet spring water.

Chen Qiyun had to admit that the girl in front of him was indeed likable.