26: Li Na reports for duty

Early the next morning.

Chen Yongqiu was the first to wake up. Opening her eyes, she saw the sleeping man before her, and memories of last night flooded back like a tide.

Her stockings were all torn to shreds.

"Hmph, big baddie."

Chen Yongqiu pouted, but her expression was one of happiness.

She carefully moved Cao Lang's large hand away. Men were all the same; even while sleeping, their hands weren't honest... Then she quietly got out of bed and put on her clothes.

Chen Yongqiu was fully awake now, and the most important thing occupying her mind was that yesterday, Cao Lang had promised to give her a large flat in Tomson Riviera.

And she could handle the formalities today!

Just thinking about it made her heart race uncontrollably. If she hadn't been so exhausted from last night's tossing and turning, she wouldn't have been able to sleep at all!

She, a freshman in college, was going to become a prestigious resident of Magic City today. Anyone would be dazed by this feeling of soaring to the heavens in a single leap.

Barefoot and wearing only a nightgown that exposed her long, straight, beautiful legs, she walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and quietly pulled open a crack. Outside, skyscrapers stood tall, and traffic flowed like water.

After being excited by herself for two hours, that big lazy pig Cao Lang still hadn't woken up.

Chen Yongqiu had a sudden inspiration, thinking of a gentle way to wake him up.

Thinking of it, she immediately went to do it, her execution power at its peak.

Just then, an extremely polite knocking sounded from outside the door. Knock, knock, knock—not too soft, not too hard, just right.

Chen Yongqiu froze for a moment. Who would come so early? She observed that Cao Lang was still asleep, pulled her silky robe tighter around her, walked to the door, and looked through the peephole.

Two women were standing outside. One was Li Meng, the private butler of the presidential suite. The other caused her breath to hitch slightly.

Chen Yongqiu opened the door.

"Hello, Miss Chen," Li Meng said with her usual thoroughness. "This is Ms. Li Na. She is now Mr. Cao's private secretary and has come to report for duty today."

She was an elegant woman wearing a white pencil skirt and red stilettos. Her figure was curvaceous and full, her features exquisite, and a faint smile played on her face. Her entire being exuded the charm of a professional elite woman.

Li Na took a step forward and extended her hand gracefully. "Hello, Miss Chen. I am Li Na." Her voice was gentle and pleasant, making one instinctively want to be close to her.

Chen Yongqiu quickly reached out and gave a light squeeze. "Hello, Sister Li Na." She subconsciously used an honorific. In front of this woman, she felt no trace of feminine jealousy, only the feeling that the other was a gentle older sister.

Perhaps this was the refinement of a professional secretary, naturally carrying an air of approachability.

"Is Mr. Cao still resting?" Li Na's gaze calmly swept through the room without being overly inquisitive.

"Yes, Brother hasn't woken up yet," Chen Yongqiu replied, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"That's fine," Li Na nodded slightly and took half a step back to stand by the door. "I'll just wait here then."

Chen Yongqiu was a bit at a loss. Let a guest stand at the door? But Cao Lang wasn't awake, and she didn't dare take the initiative to invite someone in.

Thus, the atmosphere was slightly awkward, yet Li Na maintained perfect poise throughout, standing quietly by the door without a hint of complaint.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go wake him up." Chen Yongqiu gave an apologetic smile and closed the door.

The first time she came to this hotel, it was as a playmate. Back then, if she wanted to come up, she had to be confirmed via a phone call.

How did Li Na manage to convince Li Meng to bring her up without the butler making a phone call?

From this point alone, one could see Li Na's superb interpersonal skills.

Chen Yongqiu trotted to the bedroom to wake Cao Lang.

With her persistent efforts, Cao Lang finally woke up bleary-eyed. Seeing the girl before him, he revealed a gratified smile.

"Awake so early?" He propped himself up with one arm and dotingly patted the girl's head with the other hand.

"Brother, Sister Li Na is here." Chen Yongqiu quickly reported what had just happened.

"Oh, then let her wait a bit."

...Half an hour later, Cao Lang had Chen Yongqiu open the door while he went to the living room sofa to brew a pot of tea for himself.

Li Na stood at the door and gave a respectful greeting. "Hello, Mr. Cao. I'm truly sorry for disturbing your sleep."

Cao Lang inwardly praised her. This was the kind of secretary he wanted. They had agreed to meet at nine yesterday, and today he had overslept, yet she remained neither humble nor arrogant, her speech making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"Li Na, right? Come in." Cao Lang waved his hand casually.

"Good morning, Mr. Cao." Li Na walked into the room with crisp, graceful steps, a professional smile on her face.

Cao Lang nodded, then turned to Chen Yongqiu. "Yongqiu, go with Li Meng to handle the house formalities. When it's time to pay, just send me the bank card number."

"Mhm! Okay, Brother!" Chen Yongqiu immediately beamed with joy. The slight unease brought by Li Na's presence vanished instantly. Tomson Riviera! Here she comes!

She obediently nodded to Cao Lang and Li Na, then followed Li Meng out excitedly.

In the massive presidential suite, only Cao Lang and Li Na remained.

Cao Lang sat casually on the sofa, sizing up the woman before him. "Sit."

Li Na sat on the sofa opposite him, her back straight and hands naturally placed on her knees in a standard professional posture.

Cao Lang silently pulled up Li Na's status panel.

Name: Li Na.

Age: 35

Height: 166 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Appearance: 96

Figure: 95

Experience: T0

[System Prompt: Successfully holding hands will unlock a mysterious reward]

The figure and appearance of the woman before him were absolutely beyond reproach. An exquisite and fair oval face, a graceful and curvaceous figure, and especially that inherent charm of a mature woman—she was simply a weapon against men.

However, why was it that only Li Na had a mysterious reward? Could it be that she was high-minded, uninterested in money, and difficult to win over?

Cao Lang didn't know what the system was up to, but he simply liked doing challenging things.

Just for this mysterious reward, he had to win Li Na over.

"Even though it's a work report, there's no need to be so restrained. Let's just chat casually." Cao Lang poured a cup of brewed tea for Li Na.

"Alright, Mr. Cao. Is there anything you'd like to know about me? I'll tell you everything I know." Li Na replied with a smile, less rigid and more playful. She looked like a beautiful, understanding older sister from next door, making Cao Lang's heart skip a beat.

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