CHAPTER 423: 151 ✩✩✩✩✩ REVISITING YESTERDAY’S DREAM, THE HUAWEI TRI-FOLD GIVEN BY AUNT

"Li Zhiyan, come, sit."

Evelyn proactively stepped forward and took Li Zhiyan’s hand. He noticed how exceptionally soft her delicate hands were, likely because they had never done any hard labor.

Well, that made sense. Someone like her—a wealthy woman who dabbles in superficial charity—probably didn’t have much to do on a daily basis.

"President Jiang."

Li Zhiyan had always clearly remembered that Evelyn’s Chinese name was Jiang Xiuning, but she much preferred her Western name, Evelyn.

"Li Zhiyan, about what happened earlier, Auntie already apologized to you. You’re not mad anymore, right?"

"President Jiang has already apologized to me, so I’m not dwelling on it."

Though this woman had tried to mess with him for Jin Muxue’s sake, he hadn’t taken any real losses, so he harbored no lingering resentment.

"That’s good to hear. Auntie will get you something to drink."

Evelyn referred to herself as "Auntie" in an overly gentle tone, as if she were genuinely an elder caring for Li Zhiyan.

But Li Zhiyan knew better—this mixed-race, seductive older woman wasn’t nearly as kind-hearted as she appeared. She was just out to compete with Catherine.

If Evelyn ever got the opportunity, she’d undoubtedly throw him under the bus.

Evelyn walked to the office desk and picked up a bag. Inside were the "Wang Zai Milk" drinks she had asked her secretary to buy during an argument with Catherine over WeChat earlier.

"Here, Li Zhiyan. This is Wang Zai Milk that Auntie bought for you."

"Go ahead and drink it."

For a moment, Li Zhiyan looked at Evelyn with a hint of bewilderment in his eyes. Had this seductive woman been body-swapped by Aunt Lai?

"President Jiang, how did you know I drink Wang Zai Milk?"

In truth, Li Zhiyan didn’t particularly like it. But Aunt always brought it for him, so he drank it. Ever since a system enhancement had boosted his physical condition...

Sweet drinks no longer posed a threat to his health, and he could indulge in Wang Zai Milk without a care.

"Auntie noticed that you always have some in your bag, so I prepared it for you."

As she spoke, Evelyn pulled the tab on the drink’s can.

Watching her hand him the drink, Li Zhiyan fell silent for a moment. Why was there always Wang Zai Milk in his bag?

Because Aunt loved him deeply.

Thinking of this, Li Zhiyan couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming wave of emotion. As he became lost in thought...

Evelyn was well aware that her act of gentle affection had worked. After all, how could a passionate and spirited young man resist such kindness from a beautiful older woman?

The kid was probably feeling deeply touched right now.

Accepting the milk, Li Zhiyan took a sip but found the taste oddly off.

He had tried two kinds of Wang Zai Milk before: one delivered by "Aunt," and the other, well, more personally tied to Aunt herself.

"What’s wrong? Doesn’t it taste right?"

"No, it’s pretty good."

"Li Zhiyan, work hard, alright? Once you’re officially onboard, Auntie, as your superior, will definitely promote you. I’ll make you a team leader and let you manage a few people."

Evelyn believed she had Li Zhiyan wrapped around her finger. A guy from some backwater town who’d never seen the larger world? Surely, he’d be eager to climb the ladder. Dangling such a carrot in front of him would surely make him fall in line with her plans.

"That foreign bitch Catherine says Li Zhiyan is her lackey? Then I’ll snatch her lackey right under her nose!"

"Understood, President Jiang."

Li Zhiyan answered dismissively, his thoughts full of Aunt Lai’s stunningly beautiful face. Aunt Lai was probably about to call him soon.

Evelyn quietly watched Li Zhiyan drink the milk, feeling increasingly triumphant. This Li Zhiyan was just a naive kid; with a little extra effort, she could undoubtedly steal him away from Catherine.

"Li Zhiyan, Auntie has a question for you."

"Ask away, President Jiang."

"Why are you willing to massage Catherine’s feet but not mine?"

Li Zhiyan didn’t reply, choosing instead to ask curiously, "President Jiang, why is the conflict between you and President Catherine so intense?"

He had always been curious about the extent of their rivalry.

"Catherine and I have been enemies for years. We’ve known each other for decades."

"Back in the United States, we were classmates."

"Since childhood, we’ve been competing against each other."

"I’ve grown used to it. But this time, I must win against that woman!"

Evelyn looked at Li Zhiyan, her stunning hybrid features filled with expectation. "Li Zhiyan, would you massage Auntie’s feet in front of Catherine next time?"

"I’ll think about it."

"Why? Do you have a closer relationship with Catherine? Isn’t Auntie prettier?"

"My relationship with the president? It’s really just so-so."

To him, it felt more like they were enemies than anything else.

"Then why are you so good to Catherine? Can’t you help Auntie with a massage? Auntie promises to help you with promotions in the future."

As Evelyn continued painting a picture of upward mobility to sway him, Catherine suddenly pushed open the door and walked in.

"Li Zhiyan, come with me."

"Understood, President."

Li Zhiyan got up and walked toward the door, placing the half-finished Wang Zai Milk on the table as he left.

Before leaving, Catherine shot Evelyn a provocative look. When it came to getting Li Zhiyan to massage her feet...

She had completely won this round!

The thought left Catherine feeling positively triumphant!

...

Back in her office, Catherine followed Li Zhiyan in and locked the door behind them.