Chapter 371: The Encounter - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

**Chapter 371: The Encounter** "Oh, so you're the new Secretary Han. Hello, hello! Secretary Han is so lovely!" "Hello, Director Liu, thank you for the compliment." After a brief and symbolic exchange of pleasantries, Pan Lin noticed the peculiar shape of the envelope in Liu's hand, with its broad base and narrow top, and asked, "What's that? A document?" Director Liu smiled evasively while holding the envelope. "No, it's just something from a relative. I'll take it home tonight." Pan Lin didn't press further. "That's fine. It's good that we've met. From now on, I won't be handling matters related to General Manager Lin. If there's anything you need, directly contact Secretary Han. Her company phone number will be shared in the group as well." "No problem." Leaving the administration department, Pan Lin asked Han Wenwen, "We've pretty much seen everything. Shall we take a final look at the warehouse? Are you tired from all this walking in heels?" Han Wenwen thought to herself that ever since she started those random assignments, her stamina seemed to have improved. Although she was a bit tired, she wasn't exhausted: "I'm okay." "You look like you're no stranger to wearing heels. Quite adept." Han Wenwen, who occasionally wore them in private to pique Zhengran's interest, simply replied, "I wear them occasionally." "Alright, after we check out the warehouse, we'll rest. It's located at the back of the first floor." Together, they took the elevator down. However, just five minutes later, as Han Wenwen and Pan Lin finished their tour of the warehouse and headed back to the office lobby, they walked right into her uncle and aunt as they were stepping out of the elevator. Han Wenwen's foxlike eyes widened, and her uncle and aunt, with slightly worried expressions, also opened their eyes wide. The three stood there, staring at each other. Quite unexpected. Han Wenwen was puzzled, "Uncle, Aunt?! What are you two doing here?" Her uncle looked at Wenwen's attire, high heels, black stockings, a pencil skirt, presenting a mature professional image, unlike anything he'd seen from Han Wenwen before: "Wenwen?! You... this..." Her aunt was equally surprised, "Wenwen? Why are you dressed like this? And why are you here?" Pan Lin curiously glanced at Han Wenwen, "And they are...?" Han Wenwen introduced first, "Sister Pan, these are my uncle and aunt." She then addressed her relatives, "Uncle, Aunt, this is Sister Pan, General Manager Jiang's secretary." Her uncle didn’t know who General Manager Jiang was, but hearing the title of secretary, he inferred that the position must be significant, and quickly extended his hand, "Hello, Secretary Pan, I am Wenwen’s uncle." "Hello." Seeing her aunt's curious expression, Han Wenwen explained, "I’m here for my first day. Uncle, Aunt, what brings you here?" Her aunt frowned, "Your first day? But don't you have a part-time job? Your uncle and I are here to discuss business." Han Wenwen laughed, covering her face, "I have multiple part-time jobs. So, you’re here in the north for business?" She recalled her uncle mentioning they had set up a small factory about half a year ago, even sending her pictures of it, but taking their business to such lengths to discuss here seemed unnecessary. Her uncle chuckled, "The market hasn't been that great these days, so it's better to explore more opportunities." "Oh, I see. Was it successful?" Han Wenwen inquired. "Well..." Her uncle hesitated, for after visiting the purchasing department, they were told an audit was needed and they had to wait indefinitely for a cooperation decision: "It's alright." Pan Lin observed the surroundings, feeling something was off, and interjected, "Pardon me, did you say you came here for business? With the purchasing department?" Her uncle nodded, "Yes, the purchasing department." "So, are you leaving now? Is no one seeing you off?" Her uncle smiled, "No need. We’ve wrapped up." "No need?" Pan Lin said sternly, "According to company regulations, no matter the outcome, departments must see their guests off. Who did you speak with?" At this point, noticing Pan Lin’s authoritative aura — a far cry from an ordinary person — and recalling the mention of a secretary by Wenwen, her aunt took a look at Wenwen and said, "Wenwen, come here a moment. I have a question." "Oh, okay." Her aunt pulled Han Wenwen aside, curious, "Wenwen? The General Manager Jiang you mentioned, is she..." Perceptive as ever, Han Wenwen immediately understood her aunt's curiosity and replied, "She's the Deputy General Manager of Zhengshi Company." "Deputy General Manager?! So this person is the deputy general manager's secretary?" Her aunt was astonished, "But such a high-ranking person personally showed you around on your first day, why?" Han Wenwen smiled, "Because I am also a secretary, Secretary to Zhengran." "What?" Seeing her aunt’s confusion, she decided to be direct, "Aunt, though I haven’t told you and uncle until now, since we’ve run into each other, it's time you know that Zhengran has been doing business since high school. He's the CEO of Zhengshi Company, which is entirely his." Her aunt was almost in disbelief, "What did you say... Lin Zhengran? Wenwen, are you saying your boyfriend is the CEO of Zhengshi Company? The CEO of this company?!" "Yes." Han Wenwen nodded, smiling. Her aunt stood dumbfounded, and though it seemed all too incredible, the truth seemed clear as day. As a woman, a thought inexplicably crossed her mind, making her wonder if Wenwen was exceptionally fortunate or otherwise... An inexplicable smile spread across her face. "This is truly unbelievable..." Known for her astute perception, Han Wenwen quietly asked, "By the way, Aunt, did Uncle’s business deal fall through? What happened?" Her aunt was momentarily at a loss for words. "This matter..." Soon, her uncle and aunt explained the situation — there was no concealing it with Pan Lin present. Her uncle and aunt were invited to the VIP room. Han Wenwen then went to the seventh floor to find Lin Zhengran. When she knocked, it took Lin Zhengran a moment before responding, "Come in." Entering, Han Wenwen noted that Sister Jiang was sitting beside Zhengran, dabbing her mouth with a napkin, a faint blush on her cheeks. Perfect timing. Lin Zhengran asked, "Wenwen, you're back? How was your first day?" Jiang Jingshi maintained her composure, gently asking, "Wenwen, you’re back." Han Wenwen blinked her sly eyes at Sister Jiang, hinting at more than the surface revealed, her eyes displaying a hint of jealousy. What exactly had Sister Jiang and Zhengran just been doing in the office? Avoiding meeting Han Wenwen's gaze, Jiang Jingshi, flushed, continued to pretend nothing happened. Despite the earlier scene, the little fox pursed her lips, stating, "Zhengran, my uncle and aunt are here. I've asked them to wait in the VIP room." "Uncle and Aunt? What’s going on?" "It’s quite a coincidence, actually. Here’s what happened..." After hearing the account, both Lin Zhengran and Jiang Jingshi were taken aback. Jiang Jingshi, in particular, paused her hand while drinking, the blush on her face turning to a hint of anger: "What did you say? Director Liu from the administration department is colluding with the purchasing department? Wenwen, where's Pan Lin?" Han Wenwen replied, "Sister Pan has gone to the administration department to find Director Liu." Jiang Jingshi thought for a moment, then turned to Lin Zhengran, "Zhengran..." Understanding what Jiang Jingshi intended, Lin Zhengran stood up, "Wenwen, I’ll accompany you to see your uncle and aunt." Then, addressing Jingshi, he said, "Jingshi, take charge of the company matters. You're better at this than I am." Jiang Jingshi nodded, "I'll handle everything. After I’m done, I'll join you and Wenwen in the VIP room." "I trust you." (End of the chapter)