Chapter 153 Maybe I Can Be a Kept Man?
Jiang Ruolan quickly composed herself, offering a polite smile as she stepped forward to greet them. "Mr. Zhou, Miss Kong."
Kong Huaijin nodded in response, while Zhou Yi gave her a brief but warm smile. When his gaze met hers, Jiang Ruolan's mind instantly flashed back to that night—the way his eyes had been filled with unspoken desire. Her cheeks flushed involuntarily, and she lowered her head, pretending to fetch water.
Zhou Yi noticed her discomfort and called out gently, concern flickering in his eyes. "Are you alright?"
She shook her head lightly, forcing a casual tone. "I'm fine, just a bit tired from skipping my afternoon coffee. Thank you for asking, Mr. Zhou."
At work, their interactions remained strictly professional, maintaining the appearance of a normal boss-employee relationship. Kong Huaijin didn't suspect anything unusual; she simply thought Zhou Yi was being considerate, as always.
"Mr. Zhou, shall I get some coffee? Miss Kong, what would you like?" Jiang Ruolan offered.
"Let Ye Chen handle it. No need for you to go out of your way. If you're tired, take a break," Zhou Yi suggested kindly.
"It's no trouble at all. I often grab coffee for everyone anyway—it's not a big deal," Jiang Ruolan insisted.
Seeing her determination, Zhou Yi didn't push further. Kong Huaijin casually mentioned her preference, and one of the employees from Huanyu volunteered to accompany Jiang Ruolan downstairs. The office buzzed with a warm, friendly atmosphere.
To be honest, Kong Huaijin had never seen a company like this before—no weary eyes, no dark circles, no dull expressions. As she stood lost in thought, Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Come on, let me show you my new project."
"Mm-hmm, sure," Kong Huaijin replied, her voice tinged with surprise and curiosity, which Zhou Yi caught clearly.