Xia Ning hesitates for a little while and she nods: OK. I will make the coffee.

She turns to walk towards the mini counter.

As a matter of fact, Wan Liqing can make the coffee better, which is more delicious. Xia Ning wonders why Gu Luan asks her to do it.

And he asks Xia Ning to do it in front of Wan Liqing. How can Wan Liqing ignore that?

Gu Luan and Wan Liqing are talking about work. Fifteen minutes later, the coffee is ready. Xia Ning serves each of them a cup of coffee.

Wan Liqing takes a sip, saying, Well. No matter how hard I try, I cant make the coffee as tasty as Director Xias. Director Xia, can you teach me when you have time?

Xia Ning smiles: You are flattering me. We may learn from each other when we are free.

Gu Luan takes a mouthful of coffee and puts down the cup, I ask you to come here today for the selection of the best employee of the year. In my opinion, Liqing has just been promoted to be the Director of the News Department. As to qualification, Liqing might not have enough advantages. Anyway, you can campaign for that or recommend candidates from your department. While Ning, Gu Luan looks at Xia Ning kindly. He smiles meaningfully, I think you have been doing well since you came to the company over a year ago. Of course, you can also recommend candidates from your department. However, if I have to choose one, I will vote for Ning.

Hearing this, Xia Ning is stunned.

God. Who will speak out so openly? Once the information is spread, everyone will know who is the chosen one by Director Gu and who dare not vote for her?

Is that still fair?

For a long time, in everyones opinion, Gu Luan does things fairly and justly. May what he is doing now break the rule?

Director, I dont think it suitable

Not waiting for Xia Ning to finish her words, Gu Luan lifts his hand and says, Your achievements and working attitude are known to all in the company. You dont need to argue. I have made a decision.

Xia Ning slightly frowns. Seemingly, Gu Luan is giving her the best support. However, once what he said is spread, other people will consider that there are dark secrets between Gu Luan and her!

Wait. Can that be what Gu Luan is aiming for?

To make some rumors and get her connected with himself?

Wait. What are the benefits for him and her?

Well. Thats my decision. There is nothing else. Director Wan, you may go to work. Ning, you stay here. I want to talk to you about something.

Wan Liqings eyes flash. She stands up, saying: Then, I may leave.

Wan Liqing turns around and coldly walks out of the office. Xia Ning says: Director, Sister Liqing worked here for many years before. As to qualification, I am not comparable to her. In addition, what you just said seems like you are openly partial to me. It may cause a bad influence. I hope you can think it over again.

Gu Luan mildly smiles, Every year, the Best Employee of the Year will be reported to the headquarter in the US and promotion will be granted. Xia Ning, I remember what you said. Your dream is to become a director of a weekly, isnt it?

Xia Ning is a little surprised: Director, how do you know that?

Do you forget? I was your senior in college.

Director, you say it in this way. I may consider that you are giving me a warning. After all, the current director of the weekly is Gu Luan.

Hahaha! Gu Luan laughs. He shakes his head: You Silly, what are you thinking about? To be honest, the headquarter in the US has mentioned several times and asked me to work there. But considering many other things, I gave up the thought of going to the US. Ning, come on. I believe you can do it.

Xia Ning feels warm in her heart. But she remembers something, Director, thank you for your approval. However, there are many qualified people in the company. Even if I may become the director one day, it doesnt tend to be convincible to everyone. I think we may discuss this later. Anyway, I will keep working hard. You have my promise. In addition, we have Chief Editor Leng. It doesnt seem to be my turn to get the promotion.

When Leng Weiwei is mentioned, Gu Luan darkens his eyes. He takes up the coffee and sips, Well. Chief Editor Leng is an exceptional talent. I will think it over.

Gu Luan wants to stop the topic in his tone. Xia Ning changes the topic, Director, do you plan to let Ruoruo work under me? Actually, we are a big company. She doesnt have to work in my department

Did she cause some trouble again?

Xia Ning is slightly stuck. She shakes her head, No. She behaves well and listens to me. However, she has some prejudice against me. I am afraid that she may feel wronged.

Everyone needs to live in society. Thats the right practice for Ruoruo. I hope you can understand.

OK. I see. Xia Ning disagrees with what Gu Luan does. However, after all, Gu Luan is Ruoruos brother. She understands Gu Luans purpose.

Gu Luan looks at Xia Ning. It seems that he is thinking about something. After quite a while, he says, Ning, if you dont deal with the problem about Yin Jingsi, it will bring a terrible influence on you. As long as you agree, I will help you to get rid of it.

Xia Ning hears Gu Luan mention her personal problem. She turns serious and says slowly, Director Gu. I said it before. This is my personal issue. Please dont ever mention it again, will you?

Gu Luan is quite surprised by Xia Nings insistence. He lifts his eyebrows and nods, OK. I see. I will remember that. Please go with me for a dinner appointment. I will introduce several friends of the circle to you.

Dont ever mention it? Hehe, work? Or personal issue?

Xia Ning, havent you realized who can really protect you?

Xia Ning hesitates. She thinks for a while, Director Gu, it is seven in the morning. There is quite a long time before evening. Can I reply to you before we are off?

Gu Luan understands clearly that Xia Ning means to obviously keep the distance between them.

HumYes. After work, it is the employees private time. If it is not for very important reasons, I have to ask your opinion. However, I hope that youd better go. After all, those friends we are going to meet all come back from America specially. Your future development may rely on their help. Ning, do you understand what I mean?

Director Gu, I am clear about your kindness. And I am really grateful for your appreciation. I will reply to you at five. Is that OK? Xia Ning insists.

Gu Luan feels that he is defeated by her. He smiles gently: OK. It is up to you. Then, I may not disturb you. You may go to finish your work and reply to me soon.

Xia Ning nods: OK. I may go to work now. She stands up. She is just leaving the office, when she suddenly remembers something, Director, I have a suggestion. Just now, you called Sister Liqing Director Wan, while you called me Ning. I think this is not suitable. I hope that you can call me Director Xia or Xia Ning to avoid causing any misunderstandings. Thank you.

Xia Ning finishes her words. Before Gu Luan responds, she has left the office directly.

The door is closed. The smile on Gu Luans face gradually disappears.

Is she deliberately widening the distance between them?

It is not going to work.