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Li Yan hasn't been to the new company yet, nor has he understood the specific affairs. Hearing Yurong say there is a task, and it's a tough and important one, he's a bit sweaty but still listens seriously.

"Aren't you very free and love going out to play? I'll give you a task that allows you to leave your post for a while every day."

Li Yan was even more confused, what's up with her?

Yurong didn't beat around the bush, she said directly: "Yue Yao needs someone to take care of her in the hospital. Although there are nurses, they can't be as attentive as family and friends. Her family is not here, so it's up to us to take care of her. Anyway, you won't have many important things to do, so I approve that you don't have to clock out punctually for lunch every day. Go to the hospital early to take care of her lunch. As for dinner, I'll go to the hospital after I finish work. Is there any problem?"

Yurong was afraid he wouldn't agree, so besides giving it to him in the form of a task, she also allowed him to leave during working hours, and asked in a consultative tone at the end.

Li Yan's eyebrows raised, he couldn't be happier with her decision! He had been thinking about what excuse to use to visit Yue Yao every day, and now with her orders, he could go openly every day.

He pretended to think for a moment, then solemnly agreed: "You're busy with work at noon. As the man behind you, I will definitely complete it and take good care of Yue Yao."

Seeing him agree, Yurong smiled with relief, just feeling a bit embarrassed when he said he was the man behind her, then handed him a card.

"Yue Yao's hospital stay cost you quite a bit. This card is for you, the password is..."

Before she could finish, Li Yan already pushed the card back, "Forget it, what's yours is mine and what's mine is yours. No need to divide so clearly, besides, I didn't mean to ask Yue Yao to repay the money. Her being okay is the best thing..."

Yurong looked at him, trying to provoke him: "Are you feeling inferior? Thinking that accepting my money is living off a woman? Let me tell you, there's only a few thousand in there, just to cover what Yue Yao used of yours, it's not me giving you money to spend!"

Li Yan looked at her for a while, then laughed, "Do I even have the capital to live off a woman? Hey, how could I feel inferior or embarrassed? I couldn't be happier! How about this, why don't you deposit a bit in there every month, so I won't run out of money to use."

He reached out and took it, "The password definitely wouldn't be as simple as mine, 123456, I bet it's your birthday, right?"

He guessed right, Yurong neither confirmed nor denied, just hummed lightly: "Transferring a bit every month is not impossible, but it depends on your performance."

"Performance? Of course, I'll perform excellently, fully embodying the style of a kept man." After Li Yan finished speaking, he played with the card in his hand, muttering to himself: "Hehe, how can a man without money be extravagant outside, how would any girl fancy that, this is really a timely rain!"

"..."

Zhang Yurong hearing this, thought it made sense! This guy was already a flirt, if he had more spare money, he'd just indulge himself and stay out all night! Seeing his smug smile, she quickly snatched the card from Li Yan's hand, her eyes shifting, saying: "I just remembered, there is no money in this card, I'll swap it for another next time!"

"If there's no money, you can transfer some. I'm not in urgent need right now, don't take it away."

"I'm not giving you this one! If you need money, let me help you. Eat quickly, or you'll be late, and I'll dock your pay!" Yurong put away the card, quickly finished her breakfast, and left first.

Li Yan laughed, when you don't want it, she insists on giving it to you, when you show you really want it, she takes it away.

...

After nearly two weeks of not working, Li Yan felt quite good returning to the company.

Ordinary people who work every day often feel tired, but after a vacation, they feel pretty good coming back. Li Yan felt the same. Although he wasn't particularly passionate about work, after everything that happened in these past days, returning to this familiar environment relaxed him and helped in adjusting his mindset.

The Planning Department already had someone take over his job, and after completing a simple handover, he officially left his short-lived supervisor role. Perhaps as he said, although he didn't directly engage much with affairs, he also didn't interfere with others much, and while his personal abilities weren't outstanding, it didn't hinder the team's performance. Yet, the new supervisor may not be someone who wants to manage everything, but compared to his previous approach of ruling by not ruling, everyone felt much more pressured. So after his return, everyone he met warmly greeted him, as if in farewell.

During the whole morning, apart from handling the handover in the Planning Department, Li Yan was running between the Administration Department and the Human Resources Department, completing the processes for personnel procedures.

Only today did he find out that the newly established Heaven Film Investment Company didn't have an independent office outside but was instead in the headquarters at Heaven Mansion. So for him, the advantage is still working in this fairly familiar environment, but the disadvantage is that there's no feeling of freedom being far away from the headquarters' watchful eyes.

After all the procedures were completed, Li Yan was now in Hai Fu's office in the Administration Department, specifically kept there by her.

Looking at Hai Fu, who had a stern demeanor behind the office desk, it was indeed work hours, and a busy Monday at that.

Li Yan sat in the chair, looked at Hai Fu who hadn't spoken, and with a smile, asked: "Is there anything else, Director Hai?"

Hai Fu looked at him deeply, with a seemingly reluctant yet yearning demeanor, but with everyone outside working, someone could knock on the door at any moment, or a call could come in. She didn't hesitate for too long, took a deep breath, and then said directly: "I saw you yesterday..."

Li Yan looked at her, knowing she was referring to seeing him at the restaurant. It was a restaurant near the residential area where they lived, so it wasn't particularly surprising to meet there, and she was often glancing around at the time, so it wasn't a surprise seeing him and Wen Qianyi.

But just as he wouldn't bring it up, speaking about it would make things awkward. When he called, Hai Fu had asked him to come over to complete the "initial payment" for the installment plan, which he declined by claiming he was too tired. But then he went to her place to dine with Wen Qianyi; it was indeed awkward.

Not knowing what to say, he just nodded, pondering what could be said to make it slightly better.

Seeing him silent, Hai Fu continued, "I know you saw me too. You were with Wen Qianyi; of course, I have no position to dictate who you should be with. I just happened to be arranged for a blind date there... I wasn't trying to criticize you, just wanted to clarify that what I told you on the phone earlier wasn't a lie. Originally, a relative had set me up for a blind date, but if you had come to me when you returned yesterday, I wouldn't have gone on the date."

Although she verbally claimed otherwise, seeing Li Yan, who had declined her, having dinner with Wen Qianyi did make her feel bad. Now, with her explanation, she herself wasn't sure if she was worried about him caring about her blind date or her possibly deceiving him.

After she finished speaking, Li Yan had his own thoughts. He didn't avoid her gaze and said to Hai Fu, "Let me also clarify: I lied to you because I had promised Wen Qianyi first. You know she's always been considerate and helped me a lot. I initially promised to treat her to a meal after my promotion, but then disappeared for a while, so when she found out I was back, she asked me to keep my promise. You also know that you both live in the same residential area and building; how could I, after agreeing to treat her, then go see you? I couldn't very well tell you I was treating Wen Qianyi to a meal so I couldn't come to your place, could I? So, I had to say I was too tired... In fact, after dining, I just dropped her off at the entrance of your residential area and left without even going up to her place."

Li Yan did lie, but before lying, he bluntly stated, "I lied to you," which wasn't a lie, and the subsequent words were the truth.

To Hai Fu, his words basically aligned with her assumptions. Even though their relationship was like secret lovers, their formal, open relationship was far less than what he had with Wen Qianyi. She also believed that Li Yan left after the meal because when she returned, she checked the parking lot, and Wen Qianyi's car was there, while Li Yan's car was not.

Hai Fu nodded, "Then... we don't need to explain anything more..."

"Mm."

"Aren't you interested in knowing how my blind date went?" Hai Fu asked, with some expectation.

Li Yan chuckled dryly and honestly said, "Frankly, seeing you on a blind date left me feeling very conflicted. I should be happy for you to engage with more people and step forward emotionally, but it also signifies that our relationship might soon end, which makes me feel... uncomfortable. But altogether, I'm still happy for you because I can't offer you anything, and you should actively strive for your happiness."

Hai Fu adjusted her glasses, silently thinking: You can't give me anything, I should actively strive for my happiness... But can meeting a stranger a few times on a blind date truly lead to happiness?

She looked again at Li Yan, this man a few years younger than herself, indeed hadn't matured to the point of settling down in terms of mindset, career, or any aspect; he was still just playing around, enjoying life.

Should she continue this fling with him? In the end, she gets nothing, and a woman's youthful years can't withstand that kind of waste.

But... what's the result of more than ten years of youth burned for career pursuits? Regardless of what might come in the future, at least being with him now means there's someone to comfort the loneliness and someone to think of when bored. Life now is at least better than the dryness of the past, right?

As for the future... we'll see when the future comes!

"Alright, I'll strive for my happiness on my own." Hai Fu suddenly smiled charmingly, pointing at Li Yan, "What if I strive for you?"

Li Yan felt a momentary shock in his heart, instantly realizing that Hai Fu felt the same way!

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