Chapter 39 - Infinity

Chapter 39: Chapter 38 InfinityHe Fangqing’s face turned cold in an instant, and through gritted teeth, she said, "No, don’t even think about it."

Li Yifei immediately revealed an expression of utmost surprise and said, "Really? Director He, you can’t be serious?"

Today, when He Fangqing sought out Li Yifei, she thought of the best possible outcome: that Li Yifei would agree readily not to bring up the matter again, and that both of them would act as if nothing had happened. She knew, however, that the chances of this were slim. The only reason she entertained such a hope was because of Li Yifei’s behavior at the bar that day, which indeed made her feel that he was not someone who would cause trouble for others. seaʀᴄh thё Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But now, to her dismay, Li Yifei was actually being so shameless, even wanting her to maintain this kind of relationship with him. What did he take her for? Though He Fangqing made a mistake, she wouldn’t keep making it, so without a second thought, she decisively refused.

"You can suggest any other condition for negotiation, but this one, I will absolutely never agree to," He Fangqing emphasized her bottom line once again.

Li Yifei touched his head, shook his head, and sat back down, looking rather helpless as he said, "It seems being a white-collar worker really isn’t easy. I’ve only been at work for three days and now I’ve got to resign."

Li Yifei’s abrupt statement left He Fangqing feeling confused, but she quickly got a shock. His words implied he would rather lose his job than to threaten her. Thinking of this, her face instantly turned pale, devoid of any color.

After inhaling deeply, He Fangqing stared at Li Yifei and said, "Li Yifei, one must know when to stop. Don’t push me into a corner. You can ask around, I, He Fangqing, am definitely not easy to bully." However unconvincing her words may have sounded.

Li Yifei shook his head repeatedly, wearing a look of aggrievement and said, "President Xu, I didn’t bully you. I said let’s just maintain our roles, you as the director and me as the junior staff, and now you won’t even allow that. You’re really too unreasonable, driving me out of the company. What exactly do you want me to do?"

"What?" He Fangqing stood up abruptly, staring intently at Li Yifei.

Li Yifei leaned back a little, with a frightened look on his face as he stammered, "Director He, what are you going to do? I’m telling you, we agreed that night, it was consensual, and we shouldn’t be involved after. You don’t plan on holding onto me, do you? I haven’t even gotten married yet, please let me go."

"You... you..." He Fangqing said the word "you" twice, then suddenly burst out laughing and sat back down, chiding, "You jerk, you’re just trying to scare me, aren’t you?"

Li Yifei was no longer feigning injustice. He chuckled and said, "President Xu, you looked so nervous, so I was just joking with you. Don’t take it to heart, alright?"

"You really scared the life out of me, I thought you were a greedy bastard," He Fangqing glowered at Li Yifei fiercely, but her face was full of smiles. After being tense for so long and fearing all day, she found the outcome to be so unexpected that she couldn’t help but reveal her joy.

Li Yifei said with a grin, "Though I might not have money, I still understand the rules of the game. Director He, you can rest assured. If you invite me to the bar today, I wouldn’t mind having another go at a One-Night Stand, but here, I wouldn’t dare."

"As if I would go to a bar with you," He Fangqing spoke with a hint of coquettishness in her voice, and her face bore a flirtatious expression.

Li Yifei immediately put on a lovestruck face and said, "Director He, don’t tempt me. The way you’re behaving right now, I’m having a hard time holding back."

This time, He Fangqing wasn’t afraid of Li Yifei in the slightest, glaring at him as she said, "You better hold back. Remember, from now on, I’m your financial director. If you don’t behave and listen to me, just see if I’ll sign your expense reports."

"Oh my, this is outright personal vengeance."

"Giggle, that’s what you get for your cheeky mouth."

Li Yifei downed the drink in his cup and said, "The drink’s finished, the food’s about done, and it’s time for me to go."

"Leaving so soon?" He Fangqing asked somewhat instinctively.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "I’m off to hunt for beauties at the bar. Director He, surely you don’t want to join me?"

"Go to hell, you big-headed pervert; just get out of here," He Fangqing said irritably, waving her hand dismissively.

Li Yifei laughed heartily, turned around, and strode out. He Fangqing was indeed a fine woman, and he wouldn’t mind a few more One-Night Stands with her. But since they worked at the same company, things might get awkward if they continued such affairs, so Li Yifei had no choice but to give up.

After Li Yifei left, He Fangqing sat in the private room in a daze. Such an outcome was completely beyond her expectations, but it was clearly the best resolution.

"That bastard, off to pick up girls at the bar, the big rogue, the big womanizer." For some reason, He Fangqing felt extremely angry and uncomfortable about Li Yifei going to the bar to hunt for a fling, even having the impulse to stop him. But what would she do after stopping him? Continue with another One-Night Stand?

He Fangqing startled herself with such thoughts. She had already made a mistake once and could not err again. Even if her husband was at fault first, being cruel and unjust to her, she, He Fangqing, was certainly not such a person. She wouldn’t commit the same mistake again; not because of her faithless husband, but because she was a person of integrity.

Li Yifei didn’t go bar hopping. Things were different now; he didn’t need women to vent his frustrations. Occasionally going to a bar for some fun was one thing, but if he did it every day, it would lose its appeal.

When he returned to his room, he heard a banging noise coming from the bedroom wall. It was a distinct thumping sound that was quite jarring to the ear.

The sound seemed to come from the unit to his left, where the flight attendant lived. He didn’t know what she was up to, but expected the noise to stop soon. Yet, to his dismay, it was intermittent and relentless. Unable to bear it any longer, he eventually knocked on the flight attendant’s door.

After a while, the door cracked open, and the flight attendant poked her head out, cautiously asking, "What do you need?"

Li Yifei, frowning, said, "Listen, what are you doing? It’s the middle of the night; don’t people need to sleep?"

"Ah! Sorry, sorry, I’m hammering nails," the flight attendant quickly apologized, sticking out her tongue at Li Yifei a bit playfully.

Li Yifei couldn’t help but smile and said, "Do you need a hand?"

"This... You’d really help me?"

"What’s the big deal? Just hammering a couple of nails, a piece of cake. As long as you trust me to come to your place, it’s settled."

The flight attendant’s face turned red, and she looked at Li Yifei nervously, stammering without managing to say anything.

"How about this, I’ll come over and help you tomorrow during the day. Middle of the night like this, you might not be scared, but I’m afraid you might take advantage of me," Li Yifei said, then turned and walked away.

"Ah, I trust you, come and help me, please," the flight attendant suddenly called out from behind.

Li Yifei waved his hand, replying, "Let’s do it tomorrow. It’s late, and the noise of hammering can be heard upstairs and downstairs. It’s simply causing a disturbance, and I would rather not have the neighbors come looking for me."

Watching Li Yifei actually go inside and close his door, the flight attendant was somewhat astonished. The men she had encountered always eagerly obliged her, but this man had declined. This piqued her curiosity about Li Yifei – just what kind of man was he?

The next day, Li Yifei arrived at the company right on time. There were many people in front of the elevator; even with three elevators, it would likely take a couple of trips before he could squeeze in.

There was no helping it. During rush hours, the elevators were always overcrowded. When Li Yifei was a security guard, he used to think that the only thing the white-collar workers couldn’t beat them at was waiting for the elevator. Now, he too had no choice but to wait.

From behind came a rapid, rhythmic sound of high heels. Without turning around, Li Yifei knew Xu Yingying was approaching.

Turning around, Li Yifei greeted Xu Yingying with a smile, "Morning, President Xu."

Xu Yingying nodded, her face showing no particular expression. To her, Li Yifei was just an employee. The fact that they had pretended to be boyfriend and girlfriend over the New Year did not change this, especially in the company where she could not let others know of their acquaintance.

Although Xu Yingying was a president, she was just one among many in the building. With twenty-eight floors housing twenty companies, even if other employees recognized her, they wouldn’t necessarily fawn over her, so she had to wait for the elevator like everyone else.

Momentarily, He Fangqing approached, greeting Xu Yingying first and then nodding at Li Yifei because he had been as polite and courteous to her as he had said he would be the day before.

He Fangqing took only one look at Li Yifei before speaking to Xu Yingying, "President Xu, I have familiarized myself with the company’s finances and have some ideas. If you have time later, I’d like to discuss them with you."

Xu Yingying nodded and replied, "I was thinking of discussing some company matters with Director He as well."

In such a crowded place, Xu Yingying and He Fangqing only exchanged a few words. Naturally, they wouldn’t discuss details there and then, so they waited for the elevator just like the other employees.

After another group got on, Li Yifei, Xu Yingying, and He Fangqing finally managed to squeeze into the elevator.

These days, Li Yifei took the elevator every day and enjoyed it Immensely. There were many female office workers during these times, and being packed in was normal. Even though Li Yifei would never actually make a move in the elevator, he still relished the inevitable jostling contact with them.

However, today was different. Today he was crowded into the elevator with two high-ranking company executives, and he was standing right next to them. It was an exciting prospect for any man.