52: He's My Fiance

“You… Hmph! And what if I do? Do you think I have no right to be angry? Do you find it amusing to make a fool out of people?” *Su Muqing* gritted her teeth, her beautiful eyes glaring fiercely at *Shen Yifei*.

*Shen Yifei* sighed helplessly. “I apologize, I admit I concealed some things from you. But Young Miss *Su*, you were the one who treated me like a fool, weren’t you? If you hadn’t been so dismissive before, why would I have come to your company?”

*Su Muqing* scoffed. “This beauty couldn’t care less about your affairs. I just want to ask you one thing: From now on, are you planning to spend your time with me or with *Lin Cair'er*?”

*Shen Yifei* blinked, startled. He hadn’t expected *Su Muqing* to say such a thing.

“There’s nothing between *Lin Cair'er* and me. I just helped her with a small favor, and we’re just acquaintances. The boyfriend-girlfriend thing was just an act. Of course, if you want to know the details, I can patiently explain it to you,” *Shen Yifei* said unhurriedly.

“No need.” *Su Muqing* had more or less figured out that *Shen Yifei* wasn’t lying. Besides, there was no reason for him to lie.

Even if she had no feelings for *Shen Yifei*, he was her fiance. *Su Muqing* would absolutely not allow him to have other women outside. This was a matter of her dignity.

Even if he was only her fiance in name, *Su Muqing* would not back down an inch on such matters. Even if she kept this man at home as a mere ornament, she would absolutely not allow other women to lay a finger on her fiance.

In that instant, *Su Muqing* suddenly felt a bit unhealthy. She clearly didn’t like the man, yet in her heart, she had already acknowledged him as her fiance.

*Su Muqing* forced herself not to dwell on it too much. After all, there would come a day when this man would leave.

“Manager *Shen*,” *Su Muqing* said, glancing at *Shen Yifei*, “from what I understand, you not only speak English, French, and Italian, but you also have a deep understanding of fashion?” She had always been puzzled by how much this man concealed.

But this feeling of being toyed with made *Su Muqing* very unhappy.

“Just so-so,” *Shen Yifei* scratched his head.

“Didn’t you say you never went to college? Are you lying to me about this too?” *Su Muqing* asked, gritting her teeth, her face etched with profound dissatisfaction.

*Shen Yifei* waved a hand. “I’m not lying about that. I truly haven’t attended college.”

*Su Muqing*'s face was a picture of disbelief, but she couldn't be bothered to dwell on it anymore.

“Since you know so much about fashion, I’ll test you first.” *Su Muqing* tossed him a small booklet. “These are our company’s autumn fashion designs. What do you think of them?”

*Shen Yifei* took the booklet, scanned through it briefly, then grumbled, “They’re alright, I guess. Nothing special.”

“Elaborate?” *Su Muqing* asked calmly.

*Shen Yifei* didn’t know what this Ice Queen was up to, but he still offered his insights and suggestions regarding the new autumn fashion designs.

*Su Muqing*'s expression subtly shifted. The suggestions *Shen Yifei* had put forth were indeed excellent; they even gave her a completely new understanding of fashion.

“*Shen Yifei*, do you still want to work at *Lingya International*?” *Su Muqing* asked indifferently.

“Doesn’t matter,” *Shen Yifei* chuckled. “Anyway, I don’t have anything else to do every day right now. This current job is quite good, pretty relaxed, and I earn money.”

“Since you’re still willing to work,” *Su Muqing* snorted, “then starting tomorrow, you’ll be my personal secretary.”

“What in the world?” *Shen Yifei* was stunned. For a moment, he thought his ears were playing tricks on him.

“I’m telling you to be my personal secretary, working with me all day. Do you have any objections?” *Su Muqing* asked testily.

*Shen Yifei* was a little speechless. So, this woman was just testing me with all those questions?

“If you want me as your secretary, that’s fine. But I have a few conditions.”

*Su Muqing* felt a surge of annoyance. *This is such a good position, and you still have demands?*

After a moment’s thought, *Su Muqing* calmed herself and asked, “What conditions? Tell me.”

“First, you can’t interfere with my freedom. Second, you can’t make me do anything too outrageous.”

“No problem. However, I also expect you to show me some respect. Don’t forget we’re still nominally engaged, and don’t associate with questionable women outside,” *Su Muqing* said indifferently.

*Shen Yifei* grinned. “Ms. *Su*, you’re jealous, aren’t you?”

*Su Muqing* snapped, “Who’s jealous of you? Don’t flatter yourself.”

“Oh.” *Shen Yifei* shrugged. A flicker of disappointment touched his heart.

They didn’t talk for long. *Shen Yifei* left shortly after.

Before he left, *Su Muqing* didn’t forget to ask *Shen Yifei* to call *Lin Cair'er* over.

Watching *Shen Yifei* walk out of the CEO’s office door, *Su Muqing* rubbed her temples, feeling an inexplicable sense of vexation.

She always believed she felt nothing for *Shen Yifei*, but today, she had actually gotten emotional because of that fellow.

Before long, *Lin Cair'er* also arrived at the CEO’s office.

She already knew *Shen Yifei* had spoken with *Su Muqing*. It seemed nothing was amiss, but a knot of nervousness remained in her heart.

“My apologies, Assistant *Lin*, for taking up your time,” *Su Muqing* spoke coolly inside the office.

“No, no, no, I should be the one apologizing!” *Lin Cair'er* waved her hands awkwardly.

“Then I’ll get straight to the point. Tell me the truth, is *Shen Yifei* really your boyfriend?” *Su Muqing* asked calmly.

*Lin Cair'er* bit her lip. She wasn’t foolish; she could guess *Su Muqing* was asking this because she already knew something.

“Manager *Shen* is not my boyfriend. I’m sorry, what I said before was just to appease you, Ms. *Su*,” *Lin Cair'er* lowered her head in apology.

“It’s alright, as long as you admit it. Assistant *Lin*, do you mind if we discuss something personal?” *Su Muqing* offered a faint smile.

“Of course not.” *Lin Cair'er* shook her head.

*Su Muqing* cleared her throat and asked, “Assistant *Lin*, what do you think of *Shen Yifei*?”

*Lin Cair'er* paused slightly, surprised. *Why is Ms. Su asking about this?*

“Manager *Shen* is an excellent person. He’s very diligent in his work, highly capable, knowledgeable about fashion, and he cares for his subordinates…” *Lin Cair'er* praised *Shen Yifei* as much as she could in front of *Su Muqing*.

*Su Muqing* was speechless. *Does that fellow truly have so many virtues? Why haven't I noticed any of them?*

“Manager *Shen* is truly outstanding, Ms. *Su*. Please don’t dismiss him. If you genuinely wish to dismiss him, then dismiss me first,” *Lin Cair'er* said with firm resolve.

*Su Muqing*'s pretty face twisted uncomfortably. She asked, “You… you like him that much?”

*Lin Cair'er*'s cheeks flushed faintly. She nodded gently. “Yes, I like him very much. In my heart, there’s no man more perfect than him. It’s just that Manager *Shen* always deliberately keeps his distance from me…”

*Su Muqing* felt a surge of indignation in her chest. She simply couldn’t comprehend what charm that *Shen Yifei* fellow possessed to make a pure and innocent girl like *Lin Cair'er* act like such a smitten young woman.

Moreover, they had only known each other for a few days, yet that scoundrel *Shen Yifei* had already captured the girl’s heart.

Unable to hold back any longer, *Su Muqing* gritted her teeth and said, “Assistant *Lin*, while I don’t want to discourage you, I must tell you the truth: *Shen Yifei* is my fiance!”