35 A CURE FOR A CHRONIC DISEASE (1/2)
After the meal with Vladimir, Hu Lei felt much better. Of course, that did not mean that she trusted him. Anyone who had met him could tell that he was not a good person. Though he seemed outwardly like a misunderstood man with a mean-looking face, she knew better. His true nature was that of a cold-hearted villain.
However, she knew him and understood him. After all, they were somehow cut from the same cloth. So, she was clear on the fact that he would not be doing anything untoward in Supreme City, at least, for the time being. In addition, there was honour among villains. If he decided to make a move, he would most likely inform her.
Naturally, she was not going to only rely on his honour to keep her new life perfect. She intended to keep an eye on him. As long as he did not do anything that compromised her, she did not care. She would not obsess about unrelated activities. If she began worrying about things like Vladimir's dealings, she would go back to that life when she had to live like a soldier.
Right now, the only issues she wanted to worry about was the best dress for the evening gala and how to spend the weekend. Anything else that did not have to do with her immediate happiness was white noise.
When they returned to the office in the afternoon, she felt that her heart was lighter. The contract signing business went ahead without a hitch, and Hu Lei finally exhaled. The entire week, she had been waiting for something to go wrong. Of course, that had happened in the morning when a bug named Vlad had appeared in her perfect working system. Now, that the Russian contract was concluded, she felt like a burden had been lifted.
With a huge smile on her face, she stood beside Zhong Feng and sent off the Novia Corporation people. Seeing them go felt like getting a cure for a chronic disease. She could feel pep returning to her step as she followed Zhong Feng back to his office.
”So Mr Romanov is an old acquaintance?” the beautiful man asked as soon as they were in his office his cold eyes resting on a certain cute kitten.
Zhong Feng had felt irritated since the Russian had spoken those words. However, he had not been able to vent because she had been taken away. He could not help feeling a thread of anger when he saw the two returned acting all chummy. Also, this girl was only twenty two. How could she have 'old acquaintances'?
Hu Lei, who had already plopped down on his comfy sofa, froze at the question. She knew that he would not forget anything, but she did not expect that he would be so direct. Of course, she could say none of your business. However, she did not want to be like that with her big boss.
She laughed awkwardly, ”I worked for him for a short period in Russia when I was younger. Our business relationship did not end well, so there was a little tension.”
”I did not see his name or his company listed on your CV.” The evil emperor let out a cold pressure, as if he wanted someone flogged to death.
The little subject, Hu Lei, could only curse that b*stard for opening a dangerous can of worms. The work she had done for Vlad the Impaler was the kind that could not be mentioned, let alone written. Even if it could be mentioned, she did not want her emperor to see her like that.