CHAPTER 108: CHAPTER 105 I AM SKETCHING NOW

"Your place... is in the President’s office! Come, let me take you in," Ms. Lin said, then led an awkward-looking Hua Xiaomo into the President’s office.

It turned out that this huge, luxurious office had already been equipped with another desk, complete with everything one might need.

"From now on, you’ll be seated here, Miss Hua," Ms. Lin enthusiastically explained.

"Thank you," Hua Xiaomo replied. She eyed her own spot, then glanced at the President’s vast Osaka chair, her face registering nothing but discomfort.

Dammit! How was she supposed to live like this, working right under his nose? So annoying!

It seemed she wouldn’t even have a moment to slack off or sneak in a nap.

Oh God! This was just too cruel for her. Was this month really going to feel like a year?

She had to serve him during the day and at night too?

Hua Xiaomo stood next to her desk, her eyes tightly furrowed.

However, the phone on the Osaka Platform rang soon after.

Hua Xiaomo’s thoughts were abruptly pulled back. She quickly stepped forward and answered the call, "Hello...who is this?"

From the other end came a heavy sigh, followed by, "Wrong!"

Then the person continued, "You should say, ’Hello, this is the President’s office. May I ask what I can do for you?’"

Hua Xiaomo froze with the phone in hand, her face growing more and more displeased. He hadn’t even arrived at the office, and already he was lecturing her.

It was easy to imagine what the future held.

"Yes, President Qi, I realize my mistake," Hua Xiaomo sighed internally.

"Good. Now, make me a cup of coffee. I’ll be back in five minutes, and I want it hot. Get the measuring cup from Ms. Lin," President Qi instructed, then hung up.

"One hot coffee." Hua Xiaomo curled the corners of her mouth and quickly walked out, holding an intricately carved glass cup.

After making the coffee, Hua Xiaomo sat listlessly in her chair. She saw two eggs in the drawer and, somehow, she didn’t feel hungry anymore. She decided to wait a bit longer before eating.

Hua Xiaomo aimlessly flipped through some documents. She didn’t know how many minutes had passed. Soon, her phone rang.

Hua Xiaomo was startled, subconsciously reaching into her pant pocket to retrieve it. As soon as she saw the number, her eyes lit up, "Brother Long! Do you need something from me?"

"Xiao Mo, where are you?" Long Shangxuan cut straight to the point.

Hua Xiaomo’s tongue tied in a knot. She immediately stood up from her chair and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window, whispering, "I... I’m out taking a walk."

"Address. I’ll come to you," Long Shangxuan’s relaxed voice floated through the phone.

"Err..." Hua Xiaomo paused. He’s coming to find me? No, he can’t come find me!

If he found out she was working at Qi Imperial Court, he would definitely be angry.

"What’s wrong, Xiao Mo? Where exactly are you? Is it not convenient for you to talk right now?"

"No, it’s not that, Brother Long. I’m currently sketching," Hua Xiaomo spoke softly, her gaze fixed on the floor-to-ceiling window while her ears took in the sound of his comforting voice.

TEE-HEE, why does telling a lie seem so difficult now?

"...HAHA." A clear laugh came from the other end of the phone. Long Shangxuan was silent for a moment, then said, "I know a perfect place for sketching. Shall I take you there another day?"

"Definitely," Hua Xiaomo replied with a smile, her face beaming with delight.

"Then for lunch... shall we have lunch together?" Long Shangxuan took the opportunity to invite her.

Hua Xiaomo hesitated for a moment, a beautiful blush spreading across her delicate features.

Brother Long...