“Director Bai, what’s wrong?”

Ye Qiu noticed something off about Bai Bing’s expression and quickly asked, while his eyes darted to glance at the card.

The card read: “Tonight at 7 o’clock, Crystal Palace, don’t be late!”

At the bottom, there was a signature:

Xiao Qingdi!

The three characters were written with flamboyant flair, exuding an overwhelming arrogance between the lines.

Ye Qiu was curious as to why Bai Bing lost her composure upon seeing the card. Could it be related to the name on it?

“Director Bai, who is this Xiao Qingdi?” Ye Qiu inquired.

“It’s none of your business.” Bai Bing said and swiftly entered her office.

Ye Qiu intended to follow her in but was surprised when Bai Bing slammed the door shut and locked him out.

“Director Bai, Director Bai…”

After calling out a few times and getting no response from Bai Bing, Ye Qiu turned to find Lin Jingzhi in the special care ward.

Upon entering, he saw Lin Jingzhi sitting on the hospital bed, giggling into her phone. Her body shook with laughter, the curves rather pronounced.

Ye Qiu couldn’t stand the scene and turned to leave.

“Stop right there!” Lin Jingzhi’s voice came from behind him. “You’re already here, why leave now?”

Ye Qiu had no choice but to turn around and said, “Sister Lin, this is the first time I’ve seen you laugh so joyfully. I didn’t want to disturb you.”

Lin Jingzhi narrowed her eyes seductively: “Tell the truth!”

Ye Qiu was taken aback, not expecting Lin Jingzhi to see through his lie so easily. He said, “Sister Lin, I’ll tell you the truth, but you can’t get mad.”

“I won’t get mad, go ahead.”

Ye Qiu glanced at Lin Jingzhi and blushed as he said, “Could you please dress properly?”

Lin Jingzhi squinted her eyes and asked with a teasing smile, “Why, don’t you like it?”

The question was too awkward.

Ye Qiu didn’t know how to respond and his face turned even redder.

“Come here,” Lin Jingzhi beckoned Ye Qiu with her finger.

“What for?” Ye Qiu took two steps back, looking wary.

This woman was a bit frightening; it was better to keep a distance.

“Just come here, I won’t bite,” Lin Jingzhi seemed slightly annoyed.

Ye Qiu approached the bed.

Lin Jingzhi, looking up, said, “Help me straighten my collar.”

“Ah!” Ye Qiu was astonished, looking down and blushing, he said, “Sister Lin, this isn’t appropriate, men and women shouldn’t touch…”

“Are you even a man? Hurry up!” Lin Jingzhi interrupted impatiently before Ye Qiu could finish.

“But… this… Sister Lin, please, don’t make this difficult for me.”

“How am I making this difficult for you? If you don’t do as I say, I’ll scream harassment. You know my character; I do what I say.”

“Alright, alright, I’ll help you.”

Ye Qiu reluctantly helped Lin Jingzhi with her collar.

Watching his aggrieved expression, like a bullied little wife, Lin Jingzhi couldn’t help but burst into laughter, asking, “Does it look good?”

“Sister Lin, what are you talking about?” Ye Qiu didn’t catch on immediately.

“Do I look good?” Lin Jingzhi breathed softly.

Ye Qiu glanced at Lin Jingzhi’s face, flawless and especially her eyes, so dewy they were irresistible.

His heart raced uncontrollably, and then he bolted into the bathroom.

Seeing his flustered retreat, Lin Jingzhi laughed loudly: “Is it really that bad? Hahaha…”

After three or four minutes, Ye Qiu emerged from the bathroom to see Lin Jingzhi had fixed her collar, which made him sigh in relief.

“Are you okay?” Lin Jingzhi asked with a smile.

“I’m fine.” Worried Lin Jingzhi would tease him further, Ye Qiu quickly changed the subject, “Sister Lin, you were laughing so happily earlier. What was it about? Share it with me.”

“It’s nothing much, just read a web novel that I found quite interesting.”

“What novel? I like web novels too, recommend it to me.”

“I’ve been reading a Healer novel, it’s pretty good. I think it’s written by someone with a name like Hu Yan, something chaotic.” Lin Jingzhi said, “With the novel being so good, the author must be quite attractive too.”

For some reason, hearing Lin Jingzhi praise someone else’s looks made Ye Qiu feel sour, and he said, “As far as I know, not many authors are good-looking. In fact, the better the book, the uglier the author tends to be, like that Hu Yan.”

“Are you jealous?” Lin Jingzhi asked with a chuckle.

“Jealous of what?” Ye Qiu said, “I don’t like vinegar, I prefer soy sauce.”

Lin Jingzhi’s smile deepened, her beautiful eyes fixed unblinkingly on Ye Qiu. She could tell that he was clearly jealous but wouldn’t admit it.

This little man, sometimes quite adorable.

Lin Jingzhi thought to herself.

Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Ye Qiu quickly diverted the topic, “Sister Lin, I have some good news for you.”

“Don’t tell me yet, let me guess,” Lin Jingzhi said. “Is it about you obtaining tenure?”

“How did you know?”

Ye Qiu was astonished. Besides himself, Bai Bing, Director Li and his son, and Guo Danu, no one else should have known about his tenure.

Ye Qiu was curious as to how Lin Jingzhi found out.

“Because I have another nickname, ‘The All-Knowing Super Cute Beauty.’” Lin Jingzhi stuck out her tongue and made a cute face, asking Ye Qiu, “Do you believe me?”

Ye Qiu shook his head.

“Hmph, you actually don’t believe me. I’ll tell you, not only do I know about your tenure, but I also know what color you’re wearing today.”

“What color?”

“What do you think?”

Lin Jingzhi glanced at Ye Qiu’s underwear and winked.

Instantly, Ye Qiu’s face turned beet red.

He was even more puzzled, thinking to himself, how did Lin Jingzhi know?

Was this woman investigating him?

It was one thing to know, but why would she say it out loud?

This woman, really…

Like a wolf at thirty.

“Look at you, blushing again. I’ve never seen a man who blushes so easily, hahaha…” Lin Jingzhi laughed heartily, her body shaking with the laughter, looking extremely attractive.

Ye Qiu wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground. He wasn’t someone who blushed easily, but for some reason, he always turned red in front of Lin Jingzhi.

“Ye Qiu, it’s not enough for a man to just have a career, he needs other things as well,” Lin Jingzhi suddenly became serious.

“Sister Lin, what do you mean?” Ye Qiu looked at her, puzzled.

“You should also have a career…” Lin Jingzhi started to say, but then her face broke into a smile again, and she added one more word: “Line!”