Huangjin, darling...

Although Fei Huangjin was chatting with the mayor for the past 10 minutes, he didn't mention anything about his upcoming project at A city. He wasn't like other businessmen who attacked their prey headfirst, making an act of casually mentioning their projects or dealings into the conversation and then try to pull in favors. He was like the chameleon, blending into the surroundings, acting as a confidante and friend, and then swallowing the fly before it knew what was happening. He wanted the mayor of A city to appreciate him for now and create a lasting impression, get him to trust him, and when the proposal for their project ends up on the mayor's desk, Huangjin would talk to him then. The illusion of trust was important for business. Of course, it didn't always work that way, but Huangjin had his ways.

A whiff of strong perfume assaulted Fei Huangjin's senses that made him scrunch his nose in displeasure and a delicate manicured hand squeezed his arm lightly.

He turned to see who it was and found an auburn-haired lady with a small face and pointed nose. She was wearing a red dress with a cleavage that dipped down to who knows where. Her face graced a smile that said she was interested in him.

She looked gorgeous, but to Huangjin, she was just trash. He did not need women, especially this one. He willed himself to not chastise the young woman for looking and acting like a prostitute.

"Yes? May I help you?" His face remained stoic and calm. This wouldn't be the first time a woman came on to him, but they usually didn't dare touch him first. She was quite brazen. He disliked women like that.

"Oh CEO Fei, I thought it was you. I've heard so much about you..." She lowered her eyes and looked at him coyly. She didn't come to visit S city that often, and she'd been waiting to meet this man the entire night. She wasn't going to miss this chance of catching his eye. She had carefully picked out this dress that showed her curves, specifically just for that.

The mayor turned to the woman and smiled. "Ahhh, Meiqing. It is good that you're here. I was going to introduce you two." He turned to CEO Fei with a naughty look on his face and pulled the woman closer to Huangjin.

He was clearly playing the matchmaker!

"Meiqing, this is CEO Fei of Fei International. I'm sure you've heard of him. He's always in the paper. CEO Fei, this is my lovely daughter, Liu Meiqing. She just finished studying law at the Imperial University. In fact, she graduated top of her class. She's bound to do great things!" He winked at Fei Huangjin with a grin.

The woman laughed lightly, not taking her eyes off Fei Huangjin. "Daddy, you praise me too much. That's nothing compared to what CEO Fei has achieved."

The mayor glanced at the two of them with a large smile. His beautiful daughter was a good match with CEO Fei. If he successfully got those two together, it would elevate his and Liu Meiqing's status in society. After all, he didn't raise such a capable daughter for nothing.

Fei Huangjin started to get annoyed. He hated being set up for blind dates and be matchmade with some woman he barely knew. He wouldn't even let his mother do it, why would he allow someone else to do this? Moreover, he could hardly stand the strong perfume of this woman.

But there was nothing he could do now. He couldn't afford to offend the mayor -- well, not yet at least. He bowed slightly at the woman in red. "Attorney Liu, it's my pleasure to meet you." He gritted his teeth, forcing the words out. Where was his secretary? Wasn't she looking for CEO Zhang? What was taking her so long? He needed Zhang Zihan to pull him out of here.

Ying Yue looked for CEO Zhang everywhere, and yet she couldn't find him. It was slightly harrowing and quite frustrating on her part, because, first of all, she was a spy, and it normally took her less than 5 minutes to spot a familiar face in a sea of people. And second, it felt much like a failure on her part as Fei Huangjin's secretary. She huffed, pursing her lips. The champagne flute in her hand was still full, waiting for her to take a sip, a reminder that CEO Fei was waiting for her somewhere in the room.

She turned to the direction of where she left her boss and surprise colored her.

A woman was in between CEO Fei and the mayor.

A woman in red.

And she had one hand on CEO Fei's forearm.

"Dear me…" Ying Yue muttered. She did not know this woman, and she knew that CEO Fei hated flirty, grabby, touchy women--or simply just women in general.

He looked in need of saving.

But maybe she shouldn't save him from her putty hands. Just this once -- as payback for making her attend this thing with him. The thought was like a lightbulb turning on inside her head and she giggled.

She was about to do just that when she took a glance at Fei Huangjin's face and realized he was looking very, very, irritated. She suddenly didn't have the heart to torture him like that.

Well, here I go. Secretary Ying to the rescue…

This rescue operation needed confidence and a hell lot of courage. She took a large swig of champagne, set the flute on the tray of a passing waiter, and transferred the princess-cut fake diamond on her right index finger to her left ring finger without taking her eyes off the woman in red. Who knew that the ornamental "jewelry" she happened to put on in the last minute could become handy tonight? She then sashayed to her boss, hips moving in tune to her body. Her modest black dress swaying as she walked.

When she was about two meters away, Liu Meiqing surreptitiously took a glance at Ying Yue but dismissed her with a frown. Not many knew she was Fei Huangjin's secretary. This woman must have thought she was just some rich man's mistress trying to get in the crowd with them. Ying Yue put a soft smile on her face and continued to approach them.

The moment she arrived at CEO Fei's side, she snaked her left hand on his arm and encircled his bicep, exposing her ring. His arm was toned and was cut in all the right places, she realized. It was proof that the man took his time to work out. Ying Yue glanced at the other woman with a smirk.

She could sense his surprise and could feel him tensing under her touch. But before he could say anything, Ying Yue pulled herself closer to his side, rubbing herself onto his arm, looking like she was sweetly cuddling up to a lover. "Huangjin, darling…"