Chapter 14 You Can Fight Back

• Lin Fei's heart pounded as she kept her head down, too afraid to meet the man's gaze.
• To her surprise, he didn't respond with cold words or sarcasm. This eased Lin Fei's nerves slightly, and she cautiously looked up, only to be met with the man's deep and intense gaze, icy and chilling.
• It's over...
• Unexpectedly, Jiang Yihan didn't react at all. It was as if he hadn't heard anything, and he walked past them without a word.
• "Phew, luckily the CEO didn't hear us. We would have been in trouble," Huang Jing breathed a sigh of relief, visibly relieved.
• Lin Fei stared at the closed elevator doors, her eyes filled with mixed emotions. Why did she feel like Jiang Yihan knew what they were talking about... Oh well, since she didn't say anything, she might as well pretend he didn't hear.
• After completing all her work, Lin Fei checked the time and realized there was still half an hour before quitting time.
• I wonder how Jinjin is doing... Will her fever come back...
• Thinking about Jinjin, Lin Fei's desire to go home became urgent. Usually, half an hour would pass quickly, but now it felt as slow as several hours.
• Lin Fei stopped Huang Jing, who was about to go print some documents, and couldn't help but ask, "Secretary, I've finished all my work. Can I leave early?"
• "Already finished?" Huang Jing glanced at her computer screen and then at the time in the bottom right corner. "But according to company rules, you can't leave early without a valid reason."
• "I know, but I've completed all my tasks. There's something urgent at home, so I really need to leave," Lin Fei explained with a sweet smile, trying to persuade Huang Jing to be lenient.
• She was afraid of being forced to work overtime again and having to face that man.
• Huang Jing, who had developed a good impression of Lin Fei recently, readily agreed to her request to leave early. "Since that's the case, go ahead."
• "Thank you, Secretary."
• Lin Fei thanked her with a smile, packed up her belongings, and left. Since she was leaving early, there weren't many people in the elevator, and she had a smooth ride all the way.
• Finally, something went smoothly!
• With this thought, Lin Fei's mood brightened, and her steps became lighter. Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks as she saw the tall figure in front of her, her joy fading away.
• I got too carried away...
• "Secretary Lin."
• Han Li noticed Lin Fei behind him and called out. At the same time, Jiang Yihan turned around, his cold gaze fixed on her, making her feel guilty.
• But then she realized, why was she feeling guilty?
• "General Jiang, Assistant Han," Lin Fei greeted them with a bright smile, walking towards them and waving her hand in greeting.
• Han Li nodded slightly.
• Jiang Yihan, on the other hand, looked at her expressionlessly, his cold, dark eyes probing, as if he wanted to see through her.
• Lin Fei immediately felt uneasy and regretted her decision. She should have hidden when she saw them earlier. Going out was not a good idea! Going out was not a good idea!
• Both sides remained silent, the atmosphere becoming awkward. Lin Fei couldn't help but ask, "General Jiang, are you attending a social event?"
• Jiang Yihan gave her a cold glance.
• The smile on Lin Fei's lips froze, and she clenched her fists.
• She knew it! She shouldn't have spoken! She shouldn't have left work early! She shouldn't have talked to Jiang Yihan, affecting the relationship between superiors and subordinates! Look, even the CEO doesn't care, it's no fun at all.
• Today was an unlucky day. Every time she encountered Jiang Yihan, nothing good happened. She should just leave quickly.
• Just then, a cold and casual voice interrupted Lin Fei's racing thoughts, "Secretary Lin... don't you have something to explain?"
• Explain... what?
• Lin Fei was puzzled, and her clear eyes looked at the man in front of her. A touch of astonishment flashed through her eyes, causing her heart to tremble slightly.
• The sunlight cast a glow on the man's profile, making his perfect features appear more three-dimensional and profound. His narrow, dark eyes were like a deep pool, shimmering with a profound light.
• The cold aura surrounding him seemed to be warmed by the lingering sunlight, exuding a faint warmth. His noble and cold figure stood there, enough to captivate anyone.
• Suddenly, Lin Fei understood why so many women were fascinated by Jiang Yihan. His appearance alone was unmatched by anyone, not to mention his prestigious status.
• Her eyes darkened, and Jiang Yihan's voice became even colder.
• "Secretary Lin seems to have a forgetful nature."
• Lin Fei snapped out of her daze, despising herself. She had been deceived by his good looks. She regained her composure and quickly spoke, "I don't know what I did wrong. Please enlighten me, General Jiang."
• His cold gaze met hers, and Jiang Yihan's thin lips curled up slightly as he casually reminded her, "Have you forgotten about the gossip you spread about me in the secretary's office?"
• Lin Fei was taken aback, and panic flashed across her face. She felt like crying but had no tears. "How could I possibly say bad things about General Jiang? It must be a misunderstanding on General Jiang's part. Yes, definitely a misunderstanding."
• Did she offend Jiang Yihan? Why did she always end up doing something wrong!
• "My hearing has always been good, I never mishear." Jiang Yihan caught her panic, and a hint of darkness flashed in his pitch-black eyes.
• Lin Fei was speechless, awkwardly laughed twice, and still refused to admit it. "Is that so? General Jiang, your hearing is really good...hahaha..."
• "But this time, you might have really misheard. I was talking to Secretary Huang about something that happened when I was studying before, and I mentioned that a male student had a bad character. You might have misunderstood."
• Jiang Yihan's gaze was deep and silent as he looked at her, making Lin Fei feel uneasy, and she couldn't help but curse inwardly.
• He's the CEO, why is he being so petty?
• I only said a few words, why make such a big deal out of it? Besides, I was just agreeing with Huang Jing and adding a few embellishments, it's not a big deal!
• "So you're not going to admit it?"
• Jiang Yihan asked calmly.
• Lin Fei gritted her teeth, made up her mind, and met the man's gaze head-on, bravely saying, "There's nothing to admit, why should I admit anything...?"
• She said it with no confidence at all.
• "Oh." Jiang Yihan glanced at her casually and imposed a punishment.
• "Since you're not admitting it, I'll deduct half a month's salary as a consequence of your dishonesty."
• "Um, General Jiang, this doesn't seem right. How can you deduct my salary for something that didn't happen?" Lin Fei exclaimed anxiously. The deduction of her salary was a significant matter, especially considering the substantial amount she was supposed to receive this month.
• "Something that didn't happen?" Jiang Yihan maintained his cold tone.
• Han Liming understood his boss's implication and intervened at the opportune moment. "Secretary Lin, if you acknowledge your mistake and make amends, we can handle the situation with leniency."
• Lin Fei was the first person to dare to argue in front of their boss, and this made Han Liming hold a higher opinion of her.
• Upon hearing this, Lin Fei hesitated.
• She quickly made a decision and lowered her head with a solemn expression, apologizing, "I'm sorry, General Jiang! Please forgive me this time, I won't dare to repeat the same mistake! Please don't deduct my salary!"
• The last sentence was uttered in a very humble manner.