After breaking off the engagement, she became the CEO's favorite

These days, Lu Ranran felt both sad and happy as she watched the number of her manuscripts increase exponentially.

That night, Lu Ranran said that they could start as friends.

Shen Xiling did not comment, but took on a professional attitude and asked her what she was going to do.

What else can I do? Should I write you a plan, list one, two, three or four feasible steps, and then give you a few alternatives to choose from?

But Lu Ranran only dared to complain in her heart.

Besides, there is no harm in having a good relationship with the president.

Just when she was getting worried, she caught a glimpse of the piles of books in the corner and an idea came to her.

Lu Ranran cleared his throat.

"Well, when I was in high school, I often read books in the library with my friends..." Lu Ranran deliberately emphasized the word "friends".

"So?" Shen Xiling raised his eyebrows and motioned for her to continue.

"So, it just so happens that you have a lot of books in your study, why don't we use this place as a library..."

As he spoke, Lu Ranran naturally moved to the lazy sofa.

"I'll just sit here and read. I won't disturb you."

Lu Ranran looked up and carefully observed Shen Xiling's reaction.

He said nothing and had no expression. He just lowered his head and started flipping through the book again.

Lu Ranran took it as his consent, and her heart slowly settled down.

She lay on the lazy sofa and casually pulled out a copy of "Jane Eyre" from the pile of books beside her.

This was her favorite novel in high school. She could empathize with Jane Eyre's life experience, but she didn't quite understand why the author had to design a love story to make people suffer.

If it were her, after inheriting a huge fortune, she might choose to be a rural female teacher for life, or change her appearance, board an ocean-going sailing ship, and then die in a foreign land during her travels...

In short, it is best to have no interpersonal involvement.

Thinking of this, Lu Ranran secretly glanced at Shen Xiling with mixed feelings.

He may be a nice guy, but...

Forget it, don’t think too much about it.

Lu Ranran went back to her room, got her computer, crossed her legs on the lazy sofa, and started typing diligently again.

During the whole process, she didn't "report" anything to Shen Xiling.

Since he doesn't like to "report" everything, he might as well be more relaxed.

After a few days, Lu Ranran was not sure whether the relationship between the two had made any progress, but the increase in the number of manuscripts in stock was also a good thing.

Shen Xiling really has a serious aura.

Being around him, Lu Ranran couldn't have fun and could only devote herself to her writing career.

It's true that it hurts and makes me happy.

In this way, I waited until the agreed time to start work.

On that day, Lu Ranran got up early, put on some light makeup carefully, and changed into the suit she had specially selected the day before - a simple white shirt and a simple black A-line skirt.

Lu Ranran was a little confused about what to wear, but there was no one to ask.

So he tentatively asked Zhang Xiaoyuan.

Zhang Xiaoyuan replied:

"Going to work is like going to a grave, so just dress like you're going to a funeral."

Afterwards, in order to make it clear that she was not joking, Zhang Xiaoyuan sent a message about the current situation she observed in her own small company.

The people in the photos all looked ashen, and were dressed in nothing but black, white and gray.

Lu Ranran's heart sank, as if she was unconsciously infected by the depressing atmosphere in the photo.

Shen Xiling walked down the stairs early in the morning and saw Lu Ranran sitting at the dining table with a heavy face, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"Starting work today?"

Lu Ranran nodded solemnly.

Shen Xiling frowned even more tightly.

"You...don't want to go?"

Hearing this, Lu Ranran quickly shook her head, drank a sip of soy milk, and said nonsense:

"No, just a little nervous."

You can't say in front of the capitalists that you don't like going to work, right?

Shen Xiling nodded, did not ask any more questions, and changed the subject:

"Where is the company? I'll have the driver drive you there later."

It is difficult to get a taxi in the lake area, let alone a bus.

Lu Ranran nodded without thinking.

When going out, Lu Ranran saw Shen Xiling naturally walk around to the other side of the car door, open the door, and sit next to Lu Ranran. She couldn't help but be surprised.

"Are you coming too?"

Shen Xi glanced at Lu Ranran and put the black paper bag in his hand beside him, "There is only one car in the family."

After that, he instructed the driver: "Let's go to the construction building first."

"But......"

However, the building materials building that Lu Ranran was going to was in completely opposite directions from the building built by Shen’s.

But before she could finish her words, Shen Xiling interrupted Lu Ranran, sounding a little aggrieved.

"Don't all friends work together?"

In this way, no matter what excuses Lu Ranran had, he would eventually be defeated.

At the last moment, Lu Ranran struggled to death and said:

"If there's a traffic jam, I'm afraid you'll be late."

Shen Xiling chuckled.

"I'm the boss, and the boss won't be late."

Lu Ranran shut up.

She was reckless.

Shen Xiling couldn't help but feel a little happy when he saw the person next to him quickly change from being frightened to being angry.

She might not know that the emotions she thought she had hidden so well had been seen by everyone.

Shen Xiling handed the black paper bag beside him to Lu Ranran.

“A new job gift.”

Lu Ranran was flattered and put her hands at her sides, not knowing whether she should take it.

Seeing this, Shen Xiling added a sentence.

“As a job gift from a friend.”

“I just picked it up at random.”

After the words were spoken, Lu Ranran had no choice but to continue.

Inside the black paper bag was a small square ivory leather box.

Lu Ranran gently opened the box and saw a bright rose-colored pen lying quietly on the white satin.

The pen body has elegant and graceful lines, and the whole body is covered with delicate diamond patterns.

The silver arc on the pen cap falls like a waterfall, falling into the dazzling light pink diamond at the bottom.

The whole pen is like a beautiful work of art. People dare not touch it and only want to watch it from a distance.

Could this be picked randomly?

Lu Ranran was shocked, but then she thought that this might be the president’s daily routine.

So he forced himself to calm down and thanked Shen Xiling naturally.

"I guess you rarely write scripts by hand nowadays, so I didn't buy any ink."

"I give you a pen just to express my wish."

“I hope you can write a work that satisfies you.”

“I also hope that every word you write with your heart will be cherished and appreciated.”

Shen Xiling's tone was light, but his expression was sincere. Lu Ranran could feel that what he said at this moment was not the social etiquette of daily greetings.

My heart feels warm.

My heart, which was originally nervous about starting the job, gradually relaxed.

Her loving gaze lingered on the tip of the pen, then she raised her head and slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

"Thank you."

"I love so much."

Your blessings.

Lu Ranran did not say the second half of the sentence.

In the face of an expensive gift, emphasizing that the thought behind it is more important would seem very deliberate and hypocritical.

But Lu Ranran really likes this blessing. Although encouragement is a very illusory thing, no one can ignore the power of language, right?

And Shen Xiling seemed to understand Lu Ranran's smile. She didn't bother with a polite "thank you", but responded with a knowing smile.

"You're welcome."