May 6th, early morning.
The sky gradually turned a light blue, and the morning light fell unobstructed on the urban area of Anling City, casting golden glows on the streets and alleys that were starting to bustle, and on the tender green branches and leaves still dotted with dew.
The birds on the branches also began chirping, their voices carried away by the wind.
Monday, the time to return to work after the holidays.
Lin Chuan was no exception, he was also forced to go to work.
Because, during this time, the Little Landlady had already allowed the renovation team to complete the makeover of the office floor in the Zhongcheng Building, located in the Qingxiu District.
"Chairman, wake up!"
Bang, bang, bang!
The Little Landlady banged heavily on the iron door, waking Lin Chuan from his sleep.
"Ugh—coming," Lin Chuan rubbed his bleary eyes, sat up, got out of bed, opened the iron door to let the Little Landlady in, and then quickly washed up and changed clothes.
The Little Landlady then hurriedly dragged Lin Chuan downstairs.
When it came to the 720 Network Security Company, the Little Landlady was much more devoted than Lin Chuan.
And sure enough, the Little Landlady rode the electric scooter at a speed of over 60 mph.
"Chairman, today is the grand day you officially take on the role of Chairman of the 720 Network Security Company. Why aren't you a bit more enthusiastic?" the Little Landlady asked, smiling with her helmet on.
Lin Chuan, now more awake with the wind whistling by, replied, "Have you ever seen a chairman ride in the backseat of an electric scooter to work?"
"That's true, other chairmen have Rolls-Royces, Maybachs, but we definitely can't afford that right now. Why don't you pick a less expensive mode of transport, like a BBA 56E?"
The Little Landlady grinned.
Lin Chuan was taken aback: "Little Landlady, are you that rich?"
"Well, you already call me the Landlady," Zhang Xinxin laughed heartily.
"I'm almost supported by you," Lin Chuan quipped.
"You're not happy with that?" Zhang Xinxin slowed down the scooter's speed, "If you're not happy, I can support someone younger."
"No, you're my benefactor!" Lin Chuan grinned.
"Then can you hug your benefactor tightly? I'm going to speed up!" The Little Landlady twisted the throttle, and the speed soared to over 60 mph.
60 mph was the limit for the electric scooter, not the Little Landlady's limit.
"You've learned some bad habits."
Lin Chuan, pushed back by the inertia, leaned back instinctively and wrapped his arms around the Little Landlady's waist.
Despite the Little Landlady's tight, shapely legs, baby-faced cheeks, and curvaceous figure, her waist was free of any spare tires or fat.
However, Lin Chuan didn't take advantage and quickly moved his hands to rest on the Little Landlady's shoulders.
Before long,
They arrived at Zhongcheng Building, 16th floor.
This was the location of the 720 Network Security Company.
"Let's go, Chairman."
The Little Landlady led Lin Chuan inside to officially take up the position of chairman.
As for a grand opening ceremony for the company, Lin Chuan and the Little Landlady had discussed it and decided it was too much hassle; plus, given the company's small size at the moment, they decided to forgo it.
Stepping into the company, Lin Chuan was able to appreciate the Little Landlady's substantial financial power.
The company covered an area of over 800 square meters, decorated in a minimalistic and bright style, with a full set of infrastructure. Just by looking at the surface, it could already rival some of the medium-sized network security companies.
"Yes,"
The Little Landlady nodded, "This plot of land was originally my family's. The developer of this building later ran into financial trouble and mortgaged this floor to Old Zhang, registering it in my name."
Lin Chuan stared at the Little Landlady intently.
Who would have thought that this girl, who used to stay in the battered Happiness Community supermarket all day watching short videos, turned out to be a super-rich heiress from 'Rome'.
If I only relied on my own efforts, when would I be able to buy this floor to start a company, in the year of the monkey or the year of the horse?
Shit!
Being supported by a woman sure tastes good!
Ah spit, being supported is also part of the effort!
My achievements today as Lin Chuan are all thanks to my own hard work... Little Landlady, raise my allowance!
"Stop daydreaming, and look at your office."
The Little Landlady smiled, took Lin Chuan's arm, and headed towards the CEO's office.
As soon as they entered, they saw the spacious office with its semi-traditional Chinese decor; to the right was a wooden sofa and tea table, and straight ahead floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of Anling City's urban scenery.
To the left stood a large desk, adorned with a computer and keyboard.
"You can work and write here."
"There's also a little room here, if you get tired of working, where you can rest."
The Little Landlady pushed open a small door sequestered by an office screen, revealing a bed inside, already made with bedding.
Hisss—
Lin Chuan took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping around the office, then back at the Little Landlady in front of him, and only one word popped into his mind:
Science fiction!
No wonder the whole internet is madly searching for wealthy women's contact lists; this is the unique charm of a rich woman!
For an ordinary person, it's like skipping lifetimes of detours!
"Chairman, what do you think? Are you satisfied?"
The Little Landlady asked with a beaming smile, her hands clasped behind her back.
"Satisfied, so very satisfied!" Lin Chuan nodded repeatedly.
"Do you feel like something is missing?" The Little Landlady looked around and asked again.
"Nothing's missing, not a thing!"
"No, as a chairman, don't you need a secretary by your side?" The Little Landlady blinked.
"Secretary?"
Lin Chuan was taken aback.
"Wait for me a moment."
The Little Landlady turned and walked into the small room, and after two minutes, she came back out, having changed her clothes.
A white blouse, a black pencil skirt, high black heels.
Slim waist, long legs, pretty face, and quite busty.
And... black stockings.
Lin Chuan took a deep breath and swallowed before he quickly pushed the Little Landlady into the small room and locked her inside.
"You're not allowed to wear that! Change back into what you had on before!"
"Does it not look good?"
From inside the small room, the Little Landlady chuckled.
"That's more like it, change back," Lin Chuan said with a helpless smile.
Not look good?
It was no longer a question of looking good or not; this was the kind of outfit that could lead to crimes!
An attractive female college student who knows how to turn on the charm is not something everyone can withstand!
Lin Chuan shook his head.
His heart was completely flustered by the Little Landlady all morning.
Oh...
First things first, let's get to work.
Little Landlady invested so much in the 720 Network Security Company, there's no way I can let her lose money, right?
Lin Chuan slowly calmed his emotions and sat at his office desk, turned on the computer, and began to work on the anti-fraud app development.
As for Little Landlady, being the CFO, HR director, and concurrently the Chairman's secretary, the company didn't have many staff or projects to manage at the moment, so she had some free time on her hands.
Little Landlady, suppressing a smile, looked at Lin Chuan and thought to herself, with this attitude, the Chairman should be quite pleased, right?
These days, not only had she been working on company affairs, but she had also been learning how to win a boy's heart.
After browsing through several strategies, she concluded with: 4090, black stockings.
The computer was equipped with a 4090; she donned black stockings.
She had also learned how to cook.
Hmmph!
Lin Chuan, mine!
In recent days, after Lin Chuan took over as chairman, he had indeed become much busier.
During this time, he had interfaced with the Anling Police, Jintang, Iron Wall, and other organizations several times, and the development of the anti-fraud app was nearing completion.
Lin Chuan finally had some free time as well.
May 18th.
Little Landlady returned to school for her graduation thesis defense.
"Old Lin, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"
In the evening, Wang Zikai called Lin Chuan.
"I haven't, you're doing quite well in your grades. Shouldn't you treat me to a meal?" Lin Chuan said with a smile from his office.
"No problem, just send me your location and I'll come pick you up!" Old Wang laughed.
"Qingxiu District, Zhongcheng Building."
Lin Chuan sent his location.
Twenty minutes later, Old Wang arrived in Xue Qiqi's Mercedes-Benz GLC downstairs of the company.
Lin Chuan was dressed in casual business attire, his hair neatly combed, and he wore a pair of shiny leather shoes. He walked with a breeze in his step. He then pulled open the car door and sat in the front passenger seat.
"Wow!"
Wang Zikai was instantly surprised, "Who is this handsome guy?"
Lin Chuan buckled up and laughed, "Am I handsome, buddy?"
Wang Zikai squinted his eyes, full of confusion, "Wait a minute, since when did you start going for this... this CEO style?"
"I've always been like this!" Lin Chuan laughed.
"You used to wear white T-shirts and casual pants, looking simple and honest. How come you suddenly became handsome? I can't get used to it," Wang Zikai blurted out bluntly, frowning.
"Wait a second, what do you mean suddenly?" Lin Chuan countered.
"Old Lin, you're in love!" Wang Zikai suddenly concluded, "When a man suddenly becomes handsome, it means he's in love. If he suddenly gets uglier, either he's got married or he's gone through a breakup."
"Huh?"
Lin Chuan was taken aback, "I've been busy with work lately, when do I have time for love?"
"Work is work, but you've got to date as well. You can't possibly spend a lifetime with the 'Fifth Lady,' can you?" Old Wang taunted.
"That's true, but I have difficulty making choices, alas..." Lin Chuan sighed.
Wang Zikai turned to look at him, "Old Lin, did you actually make a choice?"
"Hahaha, just teasing you, man," Lin Chuan laughed.
Old Wang grumbled as he drove the Mercedes-Benz GLC, arriving at a roadside kebab stall.
Old Buddies Kebab Stall.
This kebab stall was always busy, packed with customers. The owner in an apron was constantly flipping the wok, with the fire blazing as he kept busy.
The two sat down in a corner spot.
Old Wang poured a cup of monk fruit tea for Lin Chuan, "Drink some monk fruit tea to clear the heat."
Lin Chuan took it and sipped, "Old Wang, your book 'Inescapable' has been skyrocketing, it shot up directly to top 20."
Wang Zikai laughed heartily, "All minor matters, not like how you've firmly held the top spot, making me so envious."
During this time.
'All-In' gained momentum steadily, with its reading index skyrocketing, surpassing Ming's 'The Years I Was Tricked into the Factory Area,' currently ranking first.
Lin Chuan smiled, "The preliminary round rankings are just a ticket to the next round. The next round of selection is what matters most!"
"Now, the online literature community is buzzing about how you and Ming, with his 'The Years I Was Tricked into the Factory Area,' have devoured a major share of the anti-fraud novel traffic, dubbing you both as 'The Two Heroes of Anti-Fraud,'" Old Wang said with a smile, his face showing envy.
He suspected that this year might just be Lin Chuan's fated year.
Everything he wrote turned to gold!
Listening to Old Wang, Lin Chuan took a sip of water and smiled, "The Two Heroes of Anti-Fraud, can I really be considered a 'Hero' now?"
"Hahaha..."
Old Wang laughed out loud, "The last 'Two Heroes' were Handon and Hongmei. If Handon continues to fall behind, he probably needs to start drawing circles for you!"
"That's just a coincidence, it has nothing to do with me!"
Lin Chuan hurriedly clarified.
Then, he opened the anti-fraud essay contest webpage on his phone and scrolled through the leaderboard.
Anti-fraud novel reading index leaderboard.
[1- 'All-In' Mr. Lin]
[2- 'A World Without Fraud' Handon]
[3- 'True and False' Tianya]
[4- 'Starting from Being Scammed out of One Million' Haitang]
[19- 'Inescapable' Old Wang]
"Huh?"
Lin Chuan frowned.
"What's up?" Old Wang took a sip of tea and asked.
"Ming's book 'The Years I Was Tricked into the Factory Area' has disappeared," Lin Chuan said with a half-furrowed brow, puzzled.
"What?" Old Wang was startled, "I saw it just this afternoon!"
"Take a look."
Lin Chuan slid the phone screen towards Old Wang.
Old Wang looked down and immediately frowned, "How did it suddenly vanish?"
"Must be a bug on the webpage; I'll refresh it."
Lin Chuan swiped down on the page, and a little circle appeared at the top, spinning around.
After refreshing.
[1- 'A World Without Fraud' Handon]
[2- 'True and False' Tianya]
[3- 'Starting from Being Scammed out of One Million' Haitang]
Hmm?
Lin Chuan's eyes widened in shock, "My book is gone too!"

Comments

Loading...