37: Mr. Lu, isn't the air conditioner on in this room? It's so hot.

Initially, Liu Ruyan did indeed plan to leverage Lu Chen's affection for her, making steady progress, slowly making Lu Chen completely obedient to her.

But after careful consideration, Liu Ruyan felt that this was too difficult.

Although she was certain that Lu Chen liked her, she wasn't confident that she could make Lu Chen listen to her every command.

After all, for Lu Chen to reach his current position in a Family as large as the Lu Family, his methods and strategies were by no means inferior to anyone else's.

The possibility of him submitting to others was too low.

The bonds of love alone were far from enough.

She also needed something to hold over Lu Chen.

This plan was the quickest, most direct, and simplest method she had devised after staying up all night yesterday, thinking for an entire night.

As for whether the plan would fail, Liu Ruyan didn't even consider it.

She believed that with her charm and Lu Chen's affection for her, as long as she crooked her finger, Lu Chen would definitely be unable to resist.

After all, Lu Chen's reputation was truly terrible.

Especially his public image in the upper circles of Yanjing City, it was even more unspeakable.

He could be said to be notorious, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the nightmare of ninety million Young Misses in Yanjing City.

The most outrageous thing was that Lu Chen even had the nickname 'Married Woman Killer'!

Although this rumor wasn't widely spread and its authenticity wasn't reliable, Liu Ruyan, as the Young Miss of the Liu Family, naturally heard such news and was well aware of Lu Chen's misdeeds.

This was also the most important reason why she had always refused to become Lu Chen's secretary.

A man like this was simply unworthy of her, Liu Ruyan!

A man like this could only become her, Liu Ruyan's, subordinate!

“Lu Chen, once I get the recording, just wait to be at my beck and call!”

Liu Ruyan snorted lightly, feeling incredibly pleased.

However, she was still a bit nervous.

Although she was very confident that she could control Lu Chen, it was her first time formally being alone with Lu Chen, so she was inevitably a little worried.

She worried that her charm today would be too great; what if Lu Chen couldn't control himself even after knowing there was a recording?

Liu Ruyan reached out and touched the pepper spray in her bag again, feeling a little more at ease.

As long as Lu Chen dared to touch her, she would definitely make him suffer!

With the pepper spray as a second layer of protection, Liu Ruyan's nervous mood also eased a bit.

Finally, the elevator arrived at the top floor of Dihao Group.

Ding-dong—

As soon as the elevator door opened, a faint, rich fragrance wafted out.

“Miss Liu, please.” The receptionist Young Miss said respectfully.

Liu Ruyan stepped out of the elevator elegantly, her high heels clicking.

First to greet her eyes was a wide, luxurious corridor, lined with beautiful OLs in black stockings, white shirts, and short skirt suits.

Each of them had an excellent figure, fair skin, beautiful faces, elegant and dignified temperaments, and exuded a natural charm and grace in their demeanor, clearly well-trained assistants or secretaries.

This display even gave Liu Ruyan the illusion that she had arrived at a palace.

Liu Ruyan's eyes scanned both sides, and a trace of inexplicable anger rose in her heart.

This dissolute Young Master, Lu Chen, really knew how to enjoy himself!

She decided that when she used the pepper spray later, she would definitely spray him a few extra times!

Liu Ruyan gritted her teeth, her gaze finally resting on the massive, heavy wooden door at the end of the corridor.

That door was carved with a pattern of a soaring Dragon, and a landscape painting was vaguely visible, giving off a sense of imposing pressure.

“Miss Liu, please follow me.” The receptionist Young Miss said again.

A hint of coldness flashed in Liu Ruyan's eyes as she followed her, walking further inside with proud and elegant steps, her high heels making crisp clicking sounds on the marble floor.

Knock knock—

The receptionist Young Miss gently knocked on the door and said respectfully:

“President Lu, Miss Liu has arrived.”

A low, rich, magnetic male voice came through the thick wooden door.

“Come in.”

“Yes, President Lu.” The receptionist Young Miss turned to Liu Ruyan and said respectfully: “Miss Liu, you may enter.”

Liu Ruyan lifted her delicate chin, smiled, and walked towards the door, holding up the hem of her skirt.

The receptionist Young Miss quickly pushed the door open for her.

Instantly, a ray of sunshine streamed in, warmly illuminating Liu Ruyan, making her squint her eyes involuntarily.

After adjusting to the dazzling light, she stepped inside.

The vast and luxurious CEO's office was exquisitely decorated, subtly revealing understated luxury everywhere.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the sun was bright, clouds drifted, and the scenery was pleasant.

She immediately spotted the Young Master leaning against the desk.

He was wearing black trousers and a pristine white shirt, sitting upright on the sofa, his body slightly leaning forward, his long legs crossed.

Lu Chen had his back to Liu Ruyan, gazing down at Yanjing City below the building.

Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned his head, a pair of indifferent, distant dark eyes looking over.

Liu Ruyan's steps halted, her gaze fixed on Lu Chen.

The two looked at each other from a distance of five meters.

After a long moment, Lu Chen slowly curved his lips, saying with a half-smile: “Miss Liu, please have a seat.”

He pointed to the chair on the right side of the desk.

“Thank you.”

Liu Ruyan thanked him politely, her posture elegant and composed, her demeanor refined and graceful, as if she were born to be so.

At this moment,

She wore a black lace dress, cinched at the waist, with a skirt that spread out to be a full five centimeters wide, appearing slender and soft, perfectly accentuating her graceful and lithe figure.

The butterfly bow at her chest further enhanced her pure and beautiful appearance, like a rosebud about to bloom, exquisitely delicate.

She had also deliberately applied makeup, her soft pink lips painted with vibrant red, as dazzling and alluring as a fully bloomed rose.

Her apricot-shaped eyes were full of Spiritual Qi, sparkling with charm, like a cunning fox.

Everything was flawless, without any imperfections.

Her beauty was of an extremely enchanting and alluring kind, filled with an aggressive quality; every glance, every smile, every expression of anger or joy, exuded a breathtaking temptation.

Even Lu Chen, who had seen countless beautiful women and was well-traveled, was momentarily stunned.

Such a graceful and charming appearance of a Young Miss, let alone men being unable to tear their eyes away, even women couldn't look away.

“Miss Liu's attire today truly makes me see her in a new light.” Lu Chen praised.

Liu Ruyan smiled sweetly: “President Lu, you flatter me; I merely tidied myself up a bit.”

At this moment, her expression was focused and serious.

Her peach blossom eyes, like autumn waves, gazed quietly at Lu Chen, with a gentle and soft charm in her brows.

Lu Chen's gaze swept over her, his eyes flickering, the smile at the corner of his mouth becoming even more captivating.

Liu Ruyan sat in the chair, her gaze fixed on the man opposite her, outwardly calm as still water, but inwardly, her emotions were turbulent.

She was ready; once Lu Chen dared to act improperly, she would immediately use the miniature camera on her chest to capture all of Lu Chen's dirty expressions!

Then she would use the pepper spray to teach him a harsh lesson!

However... Lu Chen merely glanced at her indifferently, then withdrew his gaze.

Lu Chen's reaction completely exceeded Liu Ruyan's expectations, leaving her stunned for a moment, making her doubt herself.

Such a beautiful woman like her, actively presenting herself and looking at him with tender affection, and he had no reaction?!

Liu Ruyan bit her full, red lips, took a deep breath, and decided to probe further.

She feigned modesty and raised her arm, elegantly unbuttoning the collar of her dress, revealing a section of fair and delicate skin.

Then she gently brushed away the stray hairs by her ear, exposing her pearly white earlobe and the graceful curve of her neck, and complained in a low voice:

“President Lu, is the air conditioning not on in this room? It's so hot~”

After speaking, she pulled open her already unbuttoned collar a bit more.

She refused to believe that with her in this posture, Lu Chen, this playboy, could still maintain his composure!

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