When Nanxi returned to the resting room, Han Qing was still not there, with only Lin Pinzhi sitting straight there checking the data.
Nanxi checked the time, it was five minutes to ten. Han Qing should be coming, right!
She reached out to stroke her neck, pulling her long hair forward to conceal the scar on her neck.
Upon seeing her come in, Lin Pinzhi furrowed his brows slightly, âWhatâs wrong? You look a bit pale.â
Nanxi shook her head, âItâs nothing, Iâm fine, thank you for your concern, senior.â
Nanxi sat down in a chair next to her, feeling a complicated mix of emotions.
About three minutes later, one of the staff came in to refill the teapot, saying that Director Han was a bit delayed and would be a few minutes late.
It was not until ten-fifteen that Han Qing finally showed up!
Han Qing was dressed in a professional skirt suit, hair piled on top of her head, a slender figure, exquisite makeup and a smile so perfect it was dazzling.
Indeed, she was a beauty!
Han Qing came over and shook hands with the two of them, âSorry, Iâm late. I made you both wait.â
Lin Pinzhi smiled lightly, âNo worries, itâs fine that youâre here.â
Han Qing nodded, her smile became much more amiable when she shook hands with Nanxi, âNanxi, long time no see!â
âLong time no see, Miss Han!â
From the side, Lin Pinzhi watched the two of them and their clasped hands together, it felt like something was off, His thin lips pressed together, but he didnât say anything!
At ten-twenty, everything was ready. The interview officially started with Lin Pinzhi in charge and Nanxi assisting.
During the interview, Nanxi discovered that their magazineâs decision to interview Han Qing was not unreasonable.
Han Qingâs demeanor and the richness of her speech was not something ordinary women could compare with.
When discussing the companyâs business operations, her language was concise and precise. Each word hit the mark, her rhetoric sharp, earning her everyoneâs approval.
Noticing Lin Pinzhi on the side nodding at her repeatedly, full of admiring gestures.
Nanxi felt slightly insecure and quickly lowered her gaze.
During the interview, Han Qing received two quick phone calls which didnât interrupt the interview and allowed Lin Pinzhi and Nanxi a brief respite.
At this moment, Han Qing excused herself and walked over to the window to answer her phone, allowing Nanxi to breathe out a sigh of relief and relax her tense nerves.
Lin Pinzhi asked Nanxi, âAre you tired?â
Nanxi shook her head with a smile, âNo, Iâm not tired. Thank you for your concern, senior.â
Lin Pinzhi laughed, âHonestly speaking, rather than working with me doing youth mental health education, you seem more suited to culture and economics! For now, you can train within our team first. If the opportunity arises, I will recommend you to other teams, where your capabilities can be showcased better.â
Nanxi immediately waved her hands, âNo, no senior, donât say that. Iâve never thought about that at all. I feel very happy working with you and Feifei.â
Seeing her reaction, Lin Pinzhi couldnât help but laugh, âDonât be so nervous. Itâs just a consideration for now, but honestly, I donât feel like giving up such a good helper and talent to other teams. I would hate to see you go.â
Hearing this, Nanxi bashfully lowered her head, âStop it senior, youâre teasing me.â
Not far away, Han Qing, who was on the phone, turned her face to see the two of them chatting happily on the sofa. A flash of coldness swept through her eyes!
â¦
They were busy until half-past eleven when the interview finally came to a close.
Han Qing invited both of them for dinner. They wanted to decline, but Han Qing said there were still a few points she wanted to go over with them to avoid any errors during the drafting process!
So, both of them agreed!
On the way to the restaurant, Lin Pinzhi asked Nanxi and Han Qing to go first, saying he had to buy something!
Once Lin Pinzhi left, Nanxi felt awkward. Actually, she didnât want to be alone with Han Qing, even though the two had been alone together more than once!
The restaurant was near the Yueting Group. Nanxi and Han Qing took their seats and waited for Lin Pinzhi, so they didnât order immediately and settled for two cups of tea!
Looking at Nanxi, Han Qing smiled and asked, âI was too engrossed in work before and didnât get the chance to ask, how have you been lately?â
âUm, thank you, Iâm doing quite well!â
âWhat about⦠Yinchu?â
ââ¦â
Seeing Nanxi didnât answer, Han Qing looked embarrassed, âSorry, I⦠I was just asking as a friend!â
âOh, he is also doing well!â Nanxi answered, her eyes sparkling.
âWith you by his side, I believe he will be okay!â Han Qing spoke calmly, as if she had truly let go.
Picking up her cup of tea, she suddenly asks, âBy the way, when are you two planning to have the wedding?â
Nanxiâs eyes flickered. She initially wanted to say she didnât know, but her stubbornness surfaced and recalling Yinchu mentioning that it would be within this year, she pressed her lips together and answered, âProbably within this year!â
Han Qing was stunned, then started laughing lightly, âI see, thatâs good to hear. Itâs almost mid-September now. It seems like good things are coming your way, Nanxi. Congratulations, donât forget to send me an invitation when the time comes!â
Nanxi nodded, âAlright!â
Lin Pinzhi returned quickly, panting heavily â it was unclear what he had been up to.
The three of them sat down. Nanxi and Lin Pinzhi were on one side, and Han Qing sat alone on the other. Han Qing asked the two what they wanted to eat.
âAnything!â
âAnything!â
Both people blurted out the same thing simultaneously. For a moment, they were taken aback. Han Qing was the first to laugh, âIf people didnât know you two were supervisor and subordinate, theyâd think you were a couple!â
With that one sentence, both of them were taken aback. Seeing that Lin Pinzhi didnât say anything, Nanxi didnât want to say anything either.
What she couldnât understand was why Han Qing, knowing her relationship with Yinchu, was making such jokes. Wasnât that inappropriate?
During the meal, Han Qing expressed her opinions and requirements regarding the draft. Nanxi meticulously noted everything down in a small notebook she had with her.
âRight, I forgot to ask. Who will be the chief reporter for this interview?â Han Qing asked casually after sipping her wine.
Lin Pinzhi paused for a moment, then said, âMe!â
Han Qing was stunned. She had inquired previously and learned that Nanxi was the chief reporter for a project in Lin Pinzhiâs hand. This time, was he taking matters into his own hand?
Her eyes flashed with surprise, but there was more amusement in them than anything else.
She reached out her hand to Lin Pinzhi with a faint smile, âWell then, Iâll have to trouble you, Team Leader Lin!â
Lin Pinzhi shook her hand, âYouâre too polite, Miss Han. This is my job!â
Just then, Han Qingâs cellphone rang. She picked it up, looked at it, then apologized to the two of them, âSorry, I have to take a call!â
The two nodded and Han Qing got up to leave.
Nanxi breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like her tension had finally eased!
All of a sudden, a hand reached over and grabbed her. Nanxi was startled. Seeing Lin Pinzhi extending one hand towards her neck, she tried to dodge, but he sharply commanded, âDonât move!â
Nanxi froze and didnât dare to move. She could only feel her hair being lifted with his warm, soft hand holding heat. His handsome face was right in front of her, so close that she could clearly see his eyelashesâ¦
They were dense, longâ¦
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the restaurant, a man paused, watching the man and woman sitting across from each other from a distance. His expression was unreadable.