Chapter 2 Early Morning
The next morning, Shen Jianxi had reverted to her female form.
She wore a wine-red V-neck bodycon dress, a white cardigan draped over it, and her hair was casually pinned up at the back. She looked elegant and alluring.
As she descended the stairs, she found Luo Yuqi already seated on the sofa. He turned his head upon hearing her footsteps.
Seeing her attire, he understood immediately and spoke with a hint of sourness, "Sister, dressing up so beautifully, are you planning to meet some wild man?"
Shen Jianxi walked over and lightly tapped him on the head with her purse. She replied nonchalantly as she continued walking, "Adult matters are for children to mind less."
With that, she walked out the door, unbothered by Luo Yuqi's gritting teeth behind her.
Her destination for the day was clear: Ji Zhaoyun's company.
Standing in the spacious plaza, she glanced at the tall building before her and stepped inside.
She was stopped at the first floor. Without an employee ID, she couldn't swipe her card to enter.
This was not a difficult task for her.
Shen Jianxi had 77 manipulate the machine. She casually took a card from her bag and swiped it at the sensor. The machine beeped and the doors slid open.
"77, find Ji Zhaoyun's office."
77: "Found it. It's on the 2nd floor. When you exit the elevator, turn left. His office is past the secretary's room."
Shen Jianxi paused. If she hadn't mistaken, this entire building belonged to their company, right? Why didn't it follow the typical CEO trope with the office on the second floor?
"I don't like the top floor. Is there a problem?"
The sudden voice startled both of them.
When they had been in the elevator, Shen Jianxi was alone, which was why she had spoken out subconsciously.
However, just as she spoke, the elevator doors opened, and Ji Zhaoyun, who was waiting for the elevator, overheard her.
He wasn't alone outside the elevator; a large group of people followed behind him.
These executives looked at the beautiful woman who had suddenly appeared and then at their boss's attitude, exchanging glances secretly.
However, their movements were far from subtle. Not only did Shen Jianxi, who was facing them, see it, but Ji Zhaoyun also caught a clear reflection in the elevator doors.
He rubbed the bridge of his nose, not wanting to become fodder for gossip, and waved his hand, "You, escort Miss Shen to my office and wait."
Ji Zhaoyun couldn't be bothered with trivial questions like how she got up. After all, this wasn't a secret organization, and the security wasn't that strict. With her intelligence, she could always find a way up, or at the very least, use her family connections.
"I have a meeting to attend now, so please excuse me, Miss Shen, and wait a while." He nodded with a regal air, his eyes filled with indifference and detachment.
Shen Jianxi knew he was busy and followed the secretary into the office.
As soon as she entered the office, she heard 77's alert, "There's a camera in here. Ji Zhaoyun can view it on his phone."
The corner of her lips lifted. She said gently to the guiding secretary, "Thank you so much for your trouble."
The young secretary blushed, her voice stammering, "N-no problem, please wait inside. Call me if you need anything."
"Okay, thank you~"
...
Ji Zhaoyun had considered many possibilities for her intentions in approaching him. The most plausible one was related to the bid they were preparing for. Therefore, he had intentionally allowed someone into his office.
Thinking of this possibility, his heart still ached, and his hand trembled slightly as he put on his headphones.
He clicked on the surveillance feed and saw the striking red. The young girl sat on the sofa, looking around.
He could hear the reports from various department heads, but Ji Zhaoyun couldn't focus on a single word. His eyes were solely fixed on the person in the surveillance feed.
The young girl sat on the sofa for a long time. Just as he was starting to relax, the person on the sofa moved.
Is it starting? Ji Zhaoyun clenched his fists tightly, his eyes red as he stared at her every move.
In the surveillance feed, the person walked to his desk, looked around cautiously, and breathed a sigh of relief when she confirmed no one was there.
Ji Zhaoyun sneered, and the people around him dared not breathe.
There was no one in the office, but the camera was directly facing her actions.
As she reached into her bag, Ji Zhaoyun's breathing grew tense, disappointment threatening to drown him. His entire demeanor turned sharp.
He could hear the favorability rating plummeting, but Shen Jianxi remained unfazed.
She took out a pink envelope from her bag, placed it under a document, and then returned to sit on the sofa. This time, she appeared much more relaxed than when she first entered.
The drop in favorability slowed, then began to rise again, stopping at 40.
Knowing she was being watched, Shen Jianxi suppressed a smile.
She knew that Ji Zhaoyun's initial suspicion towards her had been resolved. To gain further trust, she would need to do this a few more times.
As expected, when Ji Zhaoyun saw that she had only placed an envelope, his heart suddenly eased, and his tense demeanor dissipated.
He knew he shouldn't believe her so easily, but...
Never mind. At worst, he would prevent her from having any opportunity to access such things.
The person in the office, having waited for too long, dozed off on the sofa.
Her dress, which had previously reached her calves, had ridden up to her thighs due to her movements. He hadn't noticed it when his mind was filled with suspicion and vigilance. Now that he was relaxed, Ji Zhaoyun saw the alluring sight beneath her deep V-neck.
His breath hitched. He quickly flipped his phone face down, but this time, he couldn't hear a single word of the reports. His mind was filled with the scenery he had just seen: a delicate waist, skin like congealed fat.
As white as pear blossoms in the rain, as delicate as peach petals in the wind.
77: "Beep! Favorability +5. Ji Zhaoyun's current favorability is 45."
Diligently working, the favorability rating was finally presentable. Shen Jianxi felt greatly relieved, thinking she was indeed the best employee.