CHAPTER 139: CHAPTER 139: UNKNOWINGLY PAMPERING HER

Everyone knows across the nation that the eldest young master of the Huo Family is an extraordinarily distinguished man. It’s said that at the age of eight, he began learning business management from Old Sir Huo, and at eighteen, he earned a business management degree from a prestigious international university. Not only is he wealthy, but his looks are off the charts. However, Huo Yanting is discreet and reserved, rarely appearing in entertainment circles. As a result, there are very few photos of him available. Occasionally, his images can be seen in finance magazines, but only those who have access to high-end publications would see them. Ordinary people wouldn’t even have a clue what he looks like. All they hear are rumors that his physical appearance rivals that of any current male celebrity, with a physique so exceptional it would elicit screams and shouts.

Lin Shiyi smugly drove home. If her guess was right, tonight those three female classmates would come begging for her help.

Lin Banxia was now a newcomer at the company, and almost overnight, everyone knew her name. They also knew of her history—she was Huo Qinglin’s ex and now Huo Yanting’s current partner. With just these two identities, Lin Banxia could practically walk sideways through the company.

At the moment, no one dared idly provoke her or gossip about her behind her back.

But envy, jealousy, and resentment permeated every corner of the company. Everyone secretly observed Lin Banxia, wondering what kind of unparalleled beauty she truly was.

Yet when they saw Lin Banxia in person, many were left disappointed.

Lin Banxia’s appearance could only be described as belonging to the "pure and innocent" category. Her features were meticulously beautiful, among the best of the best, yet her makeup was understated. Her demeanor resembled that of a fresh university graduate, inexperienced—a rookie without social aptitude. However, her wardrobe and overall aura exuded a natural air of elegance and nobility.

Privately, some had already dug up her background, discovering that although she wasn’t from a wealthy, powerful family, her household did have some financial standing. Still, with her status alone, trying to climb the ranks to the Huo Family’s level seemed far out of reach.

Nevertheless, Lin Banxia didn’t appear to feel inferior about not being a match for Huo Yanting.

Because she understood that her relationship with Huo Yanting wasn’t born from love but from mutual interests—an arrangement binding them together.

It is precisely because of the absence of love that she wouldn’t lower herself to the most humble position.

Around six o’clock, Lin Banxia was pondering whether to go inside and greet Huo Yanting, letting him know she planned to leave first.

After all, staying at the company was dull, with nothing to do.

Looking at those reports and materials left her clueless and frustrated. To put it plainly, she hadn’t endured enough hardship in life, and even after being reborn into this world, she was still prone to laziness.

Just as Lin Banxia was debating whether to push that door open, it suddenly swung inward, opened by a pair of dignified hands.

From the moment she had left her seat, Huo Yanting’s sharp gaze had already tracked her movement.

He assumed this little woman was about to leave, so, in haste, he ended his work directly.

Lin Banxia’s slightly raised hand was still poised to knock on the door, but the instant she saw the tall, regal figure standing behind it, she froze.

"Something wrong?" Huo Yanting pretended to have just noticed her approaching, his expression calm as he asked indifferently.

"Not really, just wanted to ask when you’re finishing work tonight," Lin Banxia answered awkwardly, shifting her hand to brush the side of her ear, pretending to tidy her hair.

Huo Yanting had already seen through her little ploy, but his voice remained cold as he replied, "Now, I’m done."

"Really?" Lin Banxia’s dark, glimmering eyes sparkled with a trace of fleeting light.