Capítulo 804: Chapter 804: Am I the First to See It?

Lin Zhiyi was startled by the assistant’s words.

“Who’s going out in this, it’s not like attending an event.”

“The dress’s hem isn’t exaggerated either, worn under a coat, it’s suggestively revealing, doesn’t it look better? Besides, Third Young Master…”

“Stop.”

Lin Zhiyi saw her laughing slyly and knew she was overthinking again.

The assistant pursed her lips but stuffed the trench coat into Lin Zhiyi’s arms.

“Go on, go on, it’s perfect for Third Young Master to take a look and give feedback.”

“…”

Lin Zhiyi thought she was too agreeable and somehow ended up wearing the dress and getting into the car.

Helplessly, she put on the trench coat, tied the belt, revealing just a sliver of the solid skirt hem.

It didn’t look excessive.

However, the fishtail position seemed uncomfortable, as the base fabric used seemed a bit prickly.

This piece is a Vic custom design.

Besides being beautiful, it needs to be modified according to the customer’s requests.

She’s not a fashion designer, her choice of fabric was too idealistic.

Looks like it needs changing.

Since she wore it, she might as well experience it to facilitate modifications.

Moments later.

The driver said, “Miss Lin, we’ve arrived at Gong Group.”

After getting out of the car, Lin Zhiyi asked the driver to return first.

Then she walked into Gong Group alone.

The receptionist, upon seeing her, immediately waved.

“President Lin, you’re here.”

Lin Zhiyi felt a bit embarrassed: “Don’t call me that, it feels weird. Is Third Young Master back?”

“Not weird, you were President Lin before, and you are still President Lin now. Looking for Third Young Master? I just saw Assistant Chen hurriedly heading upstairs with a pharmacy bag.”

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyi grew more worried.

She placed the milk tea she brought on the table: “For you guys, I’m heading up now, the usual routine.”

The receptionist shushed: “I didn’t see you.”

Lin Zhiyi made an OK gesture and went straight up the stairs.

Arriving outside the top-floor office, just then Chen Jin came by holding a tray.

The tray had a cup of water and some pills.

Seeing Lin Zhiyi, he paused before speaking, but Lin Zhiyi signaled him to stay silent.

She approached and asked, “Assistant Chen, is he okay?”

Chen Jin replied, “It’s not serious, just a sore throat, so I went to get some pills. He’s been quite busy lately, but it shouldn’t be like this anymore.”

Lin Zhiyi asked suspiciously, “What happened?”

“Third Young Master handed Jiang Group to the Jiang Family people, aside from some work handovers, he won’t be going to Jiang Group for now.”

“Did he really hand it over?”

Lin Zhiyi initially thought Gong Chen’s words at the tasting feast were just casual remarks.

Chen Jin said as they walked, “Since Third Young Master decided, there’s no going back. The Jiang Family doesn’t trust him, and he doesn’t need to stay there.”

“That’s good, he needs a proper rest. Is Gong Group alright lately?” Lin Zhiyi asked casually.

“It’s fine, unusually quiet,” Chen Jin said with an ambiguous tone.

“The calm before the storm.”

Chen Jin didn’t dispute.

Lin Zhiyi took the tray from Chen Jin’s hands.

“Assistant Chen, I’ll go, you go ahead with your work.”

“Okay.”

Lin Zhiyi carrying water and medicine knocked on the door.

“Enter.”

Gong Chen’s voice was somewhat hoarse, with a nasal tone.

Sounding deep and muffled.

After Lin Zhiyi entered, Gong Chen didn’t even raise his head.

He lowered his eyes, flipping through the documents, and coughed once.

“Just leave the water.”

Lin Zhiyi said nothing, approaching the desk to set down the tray.

Then she picked up the cup and pills, handing them over.

Gong Chen caught a familiar scent, lips curling upwards.

He lowered his head to take the medicine, and then, when he touched her hand, he smoothly grasped her wrist.

Gently drawing her into his embrace.

Lin Zhiyi, still holding half a cup of water, dared not move, only letting him hug her.

“How did you know it was me?” she asked curiously.

“Do you think I wouldn’t even recognize you?”

Lin Zhiyi felt secretly happy, casually lifting the cup.

“Hurry and take your medicine.”

“You feed me.” Gong Chen wouldn’t take the cup, only slightly leaning his face closer.

Lin Zhiyi laughed, helpless.

She brought the cup closer, and after he drank a sip of water, she brought the pill to his lips.

Gong Chen parted his lips, swallowing the pill, yet remained still, his lips brushing against her finger pads intentionally or not.

Lin Zhiyi felt a rush of heat, as the fabric on her skin itched even more.

Retracting her hand, she shifted slightly.

Gong Chen hugged tighter, frowning slightly.

“Zhiyi, are you this cautious with me?”

“What?” Lin Zhiyi asked, unsure.

“Did you meet me wearing armor? Why is it so hard?”

Gong Chen lowered his gaze toward the trench coat’s collar.

Lin Zhiyi grabbed the collar, pushing his arm away and standing up.

“Nonsense, hurry with your work, I’ll wait by the side.”

“Mm.”

Gong Chen looked at her smiling.

Lin Zhiyi pulled out the chair opposite and sat down, looking at her phone.

The assistant messaged at that moment.

“Miss Lin, did Third Young Master give feedback?”

“I think the base fabric needs changing, it’s a bit prickly on the skin.”

It’s meant to be a tight design, adding the prickly texture makes it itchy when slightly moved.

Especially when it gets warm, it’s even more uncomfortable.

Like now, if Gong Chen wasn’t there, she’d want to take it off immediately.

“Miss Lin, that’s not what I mean. Given your figure in this outfit, isn’t Third Young Master even a little moved?”

“He hasn’t seen it yet.” Lin Zhiyi sneaked a glance at Gong Chen.

“Why? It’s so hot today, I specifically chose a trench coat for you, aren’t you hot?”

“You… whose assistant are you?”

No wonder sitting here made her feel hotter.

“I was just worried you’d feel embarrassed. Actually, you also want Third Young Master to appreciate your work, right? Pure enjoyment.”

The assistant also sent a puppy emoji.

Speaking of heat, Lin Zhiyi felt even hotter.

Especially her back and waist.

She shifted her body.

Gong Chen signed documents while asking, “Is there a nail on the chair?”

Lin Zhiyi paused: “No, no, it’s just… hot, a bit hot.”

High up, the sunlight felt particularly glaring.

It’s normal to feel a bit warm.

She laughed awkwardly.

Gong Chen said, “Then why don’t you take off your coat?”

Lin Zhiyi hesitated, but eventually stood up.

She did want Gong Chen to see her creation.

And she certainly felt shy.

But since he said so, she had no reason to hide.

Rustling sounds occurred.

Lin Zhiyi took off her trench coat and draped it over the back of the chair, then adjusted her hair.

Yet the man opposite’s attention was solely on the documents, not sparing her a glance.

She could only cough lightly.

“Certainly a lot better now, right, Third Young Master.”

“Zhiyi, you want to say wh…at?”

Gong Chen raised his eyes, stunned.

Lin Zhiyi pursed her lips: “Does it look good?”

With a snap, Gong Chen closed the documents, stood up, and walked before Lin Zhiyi.

“You just came here dressed like this?”

“Mm, doesn’t it look good? Actually, I think it looks pretty good; although the fabric choice wasn’t great, the design definitely accentuates a woman’s curves.”

As she spoke, she pinched her waist.

“The gem pairing on the corset too was something I specially matched…”

Her fingertips traced from waistline upwards, skimming past the chest.

In Gong Chen’s eyes, it was another scene.

The woman under the slanted sun emitted a gemstone’s brilliance.

Her skin was white and bright like peeled lychee flesh.

Changing her posture as she introduced.

The skirt hem swayed in the light, while her straight legs appeared indistinct.

Fingertips grazed the gem, yet attracted Gong Chen’s heart.

She was completely unaware.

Gong Chen admitted his thoughts were a bit vulgar.

But he was a vulgar man after all.

Lin Zhiyi continued her introduction when suddenly the sunlight before her was blocked.

The man’s figure encompassed her before the desk.

“Zhiyi, what I meant was am I the first one to see this?”