CHAPTER 70: 68. BY A STRANGE COINCIDENCE, I ENDED UP PUTTING ON THE ONE HE GAVE.

His body and arms formed a small enclosed space, shielding her perfectly inside, away from the surrounding gazes.

Shi Nian looked up and tried to smile, "Thank you."

He bent his neck and whispered beside her, "See the advantage of having me by your side, right? Hmm, from now on, do whatever you want; leave the rest to me."

She suddenly looked up at him, eyes filled with surprise and--bewilderment.

He suppressed the sigh within his heart.

She still didn’t understand why he said this. Instead, she might even be frightened by his confession.

She was even more unsure--why she had such an obsessive concern about Tong’s wife as a topic.

She couldn’t tolerate girls getting hurt, just like once it happened to herself.

With people crowding the elevator, he refrained from reaching out again to cover her eyes. The way she looked always stirred up his emotions, making him want--to kiss her.

He sighed and supported her elbow.

Shi Nian froze for a moment, hastily avoiding his gaze. She wondered if she had been seeing things, as for that brief moment, he seemed to blush.

He diverted his gaze instead of looking at her, only staring at the elevator’s display panel, "We’re here."

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Seeing Tang Yanqing entering the office with Shi Nian, Ye He excitedly almost jumped directly from her seat. Then she saw Tang Yanqing’s attire, making her eyes sparkle even more.

Shi Nian sighed, walked over, and whispered, "Didn’t have breakfast this morning? So interested in living persons."

Ye He laughed with a blush, "I really wish I could take a bite out of him to satisfy my craving."

Shi Nian prepared herself briefly and went into Lipman’s office to report today’s plans. Tang Yanqing pulled a chair and sat down beside Shi Nian’s desk, engrossed in reading a copy of "Deep Throat Morning News."

Ye He’s head slowly rose above the partition, her eyes whirling around, and quietly said when no one noticed, "Mr. Tang, are you going to accompany our boss at work every day from now on?"

"Hmm," Tang Yanqing answered faintly without lifting his head or opening his eyes.

Ye He was overjoyed secretly, "So that means I can see you every day."

"Not necessarily," Tang Yanqing quickly scanned the social news section without delaying his response to Ye He.

"Why?" Ye He blinked her big eyes, "Since you’ll accompany our boss at work every day, how could I not see you every day?"

Tang Yanqing sighed, finally looked up at her, "With your attitude at work, I think the day when you’re suspended isn’t far off. By that time, even if I come here to work every day, you won’t be able to see me."

Ye He was scared and stuck out her tongue, promptly disappearing from the partition. But soon returned, raising a fist like taking an oath to Tang Yanqing, "Reporting to Mr. Tang, I promise I’ll work diligently."

Tang Yanqing finally smiled, "Hmm, helping your boss properly is the right thing to do."

Shi Nian returned and saw the two’s appearance, then teased, "What are you talking about?"

Tang Yanqing shrugged, "Ye He said she’s determined to be your good assistant. She’ll work hard for you."

Shi Nian couldn’t help but laugh.

Ye He’s little thoughts, how could she not see through them?

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The three walked out the door, Shi Nian lifted her wrist to check her watch, then instructed Ye He, "Go over and take a turn near Yanwu Square. Remember, don’t get too close, and don’t ask too much. Just see if they’ve been opening for business normally these days."

"What about you, boss?"

Shi Nian glanced at Tang Yanqing, "I’m going to find Nisha."

Last time they parted in a hurry, she didn’t know how Nisha was doing. Her greatest fear was that her appearance could have exposed Nisha to danger.

Ye He was a bit reluctant, shaking Shi Nian’s arm, "Boss... can’t you let me go with you?"

Shi Nian understood her intentions, so she patted Ye He’s hand, "If all three of us go looking for Nisha, it’s too alarming, drawing attention. Moreover, we need a fresh face to look at Yanwu Square’s side. Be good, we’ll still leave together after work tonight."

Ye He finally left without much willingness.

Shi Nian walked to the car, about to call Nisha. But Tang Yanqing stepped up and pressed Shi Nian’s phone down, face turning stern.

"No need to call."

"Why?" Shi Nian was puzzled.

He took a deep breath and spoke as calmly as possible, "She’s, no longer alive."

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Shi Nian stepped back several steps, supporting herself against the car.

"Mr. Tang, what did you say? Please don’t joke like this, I can’t take it!"

"I’m not joking." He put on his sunglasses again, his jawline full of sternness, "I know you can’t take it, which is why I waited until now to tell you."