435: I can also touch my belly button with my backhand

The person in front of her was not only impeccably dressed, but his aura was also extraordinary; he was clearly no ordinary person! He was definitely a VIP-level presence!

She discreetly assessed his clothing style in her mind before her gaze moved upwards. The moment it landed on Xu Lian's face, her heart trembled.

The young woman subconsciously tugged at her colleague's hand beside her, extremely excited!

Meanwhile, Xiao Qi was busy introducing dishes to other customers, her brows slightly furrowed.

She was currently attending to new guests and didn't know what urgent matter her companion suddenly had to call her, why couldn't she just wait a moment?

Although she felt a little uncomfortable, she still turned her head to look.

At that sight, she froze--

A tall, slender figure stood before her, the sunlight behind him seemingly blocked.

She was only about 1.6 meters tall, so she could only look up at Xu Lian.

The person in front of her had proportions so perfect they looked measured with a ruler. His attire was understated yet tasteful, and his whole being exuded a gentle yet steady aura. Especially that face—it was impossible to ignore!

"Excuse me, besides the Mapo Tofu you just mentioned, are there any other recommendations? My wife doesn't eat much spicy food."

The man who was originally being served by Xiao Qi asked, looking at the menu.

They hadn't originally planned to eat at this restaurant, but they were moved by Xiao Qi's enthusiasm and decided to give it a try.

However, after waiting and waiting, there was no response, so the man had to look up to see what was going on.

At that glance, he also saw Xu Lian standing to his front-side!

"Wow, who is that celebrity? When did such a handsome person appear here?"

The man asked his wife in a low voice.

He himself hardly watched TV shows or series and wasn't familiar with celebrities.

But upon seeing Xu Lian's face and his unique demeanor, he instinctively thought he must be a famous person!

He even thought that if everyone in the industry had such good looks, he would definitely watch TV every day to follow dramas!

"He's not an actor or an internet celebrity, but I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

His wife responded softly.

Her lifestyle was completely different from her husband's; she spent her days on video websites and gossip forums, rarely missing any major or minor events in the entertainment industry.

So she could confidently say: the person in front of her was not an entertainer!

If there was truly a celebrity she didn't recognize, it would be impossible for her not to know!

It wasn't until Xu Lian walked into the restaurant that the couple at the entrance snapped back to reality.

"Excuse me, sir, should I reintroduce them to you? Our Mapo Tofu is our authentic flavor..."

Xiao Qi then realized she had been distracted for too long and quickly turned to apologize.

When Xu Lian entered the private room, the Department Head immediately stepped forward to open the door for him.

After all, letting the company's President open the door for himself, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

As for Lan Xinju… the Department Head didn't have much hope for him for the time being.

As soon as the door opened, a cacophony of chattering voices immediately rushed out.

The Department Head's face showed an awkward smile; he wished he could just bury his head in his neck.

The people in the room initially didn't pay much attention, thinking it was a waiter bringing dishes.

When they saw the figure standing at the door, every single one of them froze.

The colleagues sitting with their backs to the door were a beat slower in reacting, but after turning around and seeing him, they all quieted down. The entire private room instantly went from noisy to dead silent.

"It is a great honor to have President Xu join us for dinner. Please give him a warm welcome!"

After saying that, the Department Head led the applause.

The Designers then recovered from their shock, their faces unable to hide their surprise.

"Oh my god, it's our boss!"

"If I had known President Xu was coming too, I would have changed into better clothes!"

"Sister, quick, support me! I'm going to faint!"

"He's so handsome, truly incredibly handsome! President Xu, save me!"

They clapped while quietly squealing, their voices much lowered, but still unable to conceal their excitement.

Xu Lian merely smiled slightly, not saying much.

In fact, he had always thought that employees might feel a certain awe, or even fear, towards him. He hadn't expected to see such a scene today.

Xu Lian's arrival not only didn't dampen the mood but instead ignited the atmosphere.

If it was lively before, now it was absolutely explosive.

Everyone was trying to get Xu Lian's attention, eager to show off in front of him.

After about half an hour, all the dishes were finally served, and the room entered a "do not disturb" state.

From then on, unless someone inside actively pressed the bell to call for service, no one would intrude without permission. Once this rhythm began, everyone's mood relaxed a lot, and the atmosphere became even livelier. "President Xu, look at me, I can do a flower hand dance!"

"Our Design Department is full of hidden talents! Especially Xiao Yun, he has many designs that he has quietly suppressed himself."

"And me! I can also touch my belly button with my hand behind my back!"

"President Xu, I toast you! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work at Aoyou Tianxia Company!"

Everyone chattered away, the atmosphere extraordinarily lively.

The Department Head looked a little anxious at the sight, fearing that these people would disturb Xu Lian, and prepared to step forward to dissuade them.

However, Xu Lian just gently shook his head.

At this moment, he finally understood why emperors in ancient times liked to dress discreetly when on inspection tours!

He had only interacted with one department today, and it was already this lively; if the entire company gathered together, the scene would probably be even more chaotic!

But since he was here, he had to gain something.

As he answered everyone's questions, his gaze subtly drifted towards the furthest corner of the private room.

Lan Xinju had picked the most secluded spot to sit as soon as he came in.

He heard that this dinner was originally organized specifically for him.

Although everyone was now so excited by Xu Lian's arrival that they had forgotten the original purpose, Lan Xinju showed no signs of displeasure on his face.

Quite interesting, Xu Lian thought to himself.

He patiently answered some of the employees' questions. The Department Head was also a perceptive person and stepped forward to cut off further questions for him.

Asking a few questions was fine, but if it went on endlessly, it wouldn't be appropriate.

"Everyone, please feel free to do as you wish. President Xu and I have something to discuss."

The Department Head waved his hand and said.

The employees were a bit disappointed to hear this, but they were all sensible people who knew when to advance and retreat.

No matter how curious they were, they could only hope for another chance to meet Xu Lian.

The private room they booked, despite being called a private room, was actually large enough to be used as a dance hall.

Seeing this, colleagues dispersed in twos and threes to find entertainment facilities to pass the time.

"President Xu, would you like to go for a walk in the courtyard?" the Department Head suggested.

Although the room was large enough, there was no soundproof independent area inside.

"You go rest for a bit too," Xu Lian said.

Off-work hours are for relaxing; leaders don't need to be constantly watched.