Chapter 299: Husband-Protecting Maniac Yan Luoxi? Question Me, Fine. Question My Man? No Way

Chapter 299: Chapter 299: Husband-Protecting Maniac Yan Luoxi? Question Me, Fine. Question My Man? No Way

Gu Yizhou tiptoed to the side of the bed and sat down. Looking at Xiaobai’s adorable sleeping face, his heart filled with happiness and contentment.

He reached out, gently stroking her little head, then lifted the covers and slowly lay down.

"Good night, Xiaobai~"

Gu Yizhou leaned in close to the little cat’s ear and whispered.

Yan Luoxi seemed to hear Gu Yizhou’s voice. She stirred slightly, then subconsciously snuggled closer into his arms.

Her little paws gently kneaded Gu Yizhou’s chest, as if in response.

Gu Yizhou smiled at the sight. He gave her little bottom a gentle pat, then turned off the light to sleep.

CLICK.

The light went out.

The entire room was instantly plunged into darkness.

...

「The next morning.」

Gu Yizhou was woken by a warm sunbeam. He slowly opened his eyes to see Xiaobai curled up contentedly on his chest.

He smiled gently and reached out to stroke her soft fur.

"Morning, Xiaobai~"

Gu Yizhou whispered, trying not to disturb the still soundly sleeping Xiaobai.

After stroking her fur and lingering for another moment, he got up, washed up, and left for work.

...

「At 8:50 a.m.」

Yan Luoxi changed back into her human form in apartment 306 next door.

’Should I ask that damn man out for a meal today?’

Yan Luoxi muttered to herself as she stood in front of the mirror, changing her clothes.

She did want to have a meal with that damn man.

But she was a little hesitant.

’After all, if I ask him out every single day...’

’...won’t my intentions be too obvious?’

She finished changing, still hesitating.

’Forget it!’

’Let that damn man think whatever he wants. I’m definitely having lunch with him today, one way or another.’

Yan Luoxi thought to herself.

...

「At 9:20 a.m.」

Yan Luoxi arrived at the office.

Her assistant, Bai Jie, saw her and quickly followed her into the office.

"What’s on the agenda for today?"

Standing respectfully before the desk, she began, "President Yan, it’s Monday. You have the routine board meeting this morning."

"Alright."

Yan Luoxi nodded.

At 9:30, Yan Luoxi came down from her office to the conference room for the regular meeting.

"The agenda for today. Go ahead."

Yan Luoxi stared at the tablet in front of her, her tone flat. She didn’t even glance at the board members.

Director Li Ming spoke up. "Button Wine Company recently contacted us seeking investment. I think we should discuss whether or not to purchase their stock."

’Button Wine Company?’

’The one that damn man said had problematic financial accounts? The one that’s going to blow up?’

Yan Luoxi looked up.

Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

Director Li Ming immediately sat up straight.

"We’re not investing."

Yan Luoxi said flatly.

"Er..."

"President Yan, Button Wine Company’s stock has seen a decline, but it’s very likely to rally in the short term. If we invest now, I believe we have a good chance to make a substantial profit."

Director Li Ming argued.

"This matter is not up for discussion."

"My time is limited. Next item on the agenda."

Yan Luoxi wasn’t a particularly dictatorial person.

In the past, even when the board members’ opinions were absurd, she would at least afford them the basic respect of letting them finish.

But this time, she didn’t want to let them speak.

She didn’t like people questioning Gu Yizhou.

Director Li Ming was a little taken aback.

’Isn’t this a bit much?’

’No room for discussion at all?’

Yan Luoxi stated, "I’ve already had someone analyze Button Wine Company’s stock. It’s a no-go."

"Er... could it be that the person’s analysis was correct at the time, but the situation has since changed? After all, the financial sector is in constant flux."

Director Li Ming pressed on, unwilling to give up.

Director Yu Man chimed in, "President Yan, I think Chairman Li has a point. Why don’t we conduct another internal analysis, just to be sure?"

At this, Yan Luoxi tossed the pen in her hand onto the table, leaned back in her chair, and crossed her legs.

In an instant, all the directors present felt the pressure in the room intensify.

She trusted Gu Yizhou.

Whatever Gu Yizhou said, she believed.

Even if what Gu Yizhou said sounded utterly absurd.

There would always be one person in this world who believed in Gu Yizhou—her.

Yet these directors were questioning Gu Yizhou.

She was not pleased.

She was angry.

Director Li Ming instantly sat bolt upright.

The other directors all looked away.

Yan Luoxi said, her expression unreadable, "Button Wine Company is a lost cause. Investing in it now is no different from throwing money away. If any director wishes to invest, they can do so in a personal capacity. Tidal Group will not."

"Furthermore, if my judgment proves to be wrong, you can all hold me accountable for it later."

This was no joke.

The Yan Family held absolute control over the company!

Yan Luoxi was already furious.

Going directly against an angry Yan Luoxi would be asking for trouble.

Yu Man once again stepped in to smooth things over. "President Yan, please don’t be angry. Everyone just has the company’s best interests at heart."

Chairman Bai also nodded. "Exactly, President Yan. In the end, you’re the one who makes the final call."

Yan Luoxi said, "Next item."

"Of course."

The Monday board meeting concluded at 10:30 a.m.

Yan Luoxi rose and left.

The board members all rose to their feet, seeing her out of the conference room.

After she was gone, Li Ming sighed. "President Yan... wasn’t she a bit too uncompromising? And so domineering?"

Yu Man smiled. "President Yan is just looking out for the company. Daring to make a decision and trusting her own judgment isn’t necessarily a bad thing."

She had a good relationship with the Yan Family, and she was particularly close with Yan Luoxi’s mother, Tang Wanfang.

So, of course, she would speak up for Yan Luoxi.

Yan Luoxi could throw a tantrum whenever she pleased.

It was up to her to smooth things over on Yan Luoxi’s behalf.

Director Li Ming said, looking puzzled, "I can accept everything else. I’m just curious about one thing."

"President Yan’s attitude today was pretty unusual."

The others nodded in agreement. "It’s true. President Yan has always been a bit cold, but she was at least willing to hear us out."

"Why was she so rigid today? She didn’t give anyone a chance to speak at all."

And what she did say was incredibly unreasonable.

Of course, they didn’t dare say that part out loud.

Yu Man hesitated, then said in a low voice, "I did happen to hear a little something recently."

"Oh? What is it?"

Yu Man glanced toward the door, then whispered, "I’ll tell you, but you can’t let this get out."

"Of course."

The group all nodded.

"Well... do you all remember that mysterious analyst from before?"

Yu Man said after a moment’s thought.

"Of course, we remember!"

"Don’t tell me he’s the one who analyzed Button Wine Company for President Yan this time, too?" a few of them piped up.

"Most likely," Yu Man said.

"Well..."

"Even though that mysterious analyst is brilliant, isn’t President Yan being a bit too blindly faithful to him?" someone couldn’t help but point out.

"She really is being overly trusting!"

The others couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

"Exactly!"

Yu Man nodded. "But!"

"What if I told you that this mysterious analyst is the man President Yan is in love with? Would you still call it blind faith?"

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