196 The Pieces 19 (1/2)

When Qing Qing found out Yi Nian work for the CEO of the company, she thought she had hit the jackpot. This was because it meant that Yi Nian had access to many sensitive information that would be invaluable to her. After she loosened his lips enough, Qing Qing would be able to get many details that would be crucial to her.

However, first thing first. Qing Qing who walked along Yi Nian, turned to the man and asked, ”Brother Yi Nian, this is the first time I've been invited to such an occasion. It is embarrassing to admit this but I feel close to you for some reason, perhaps because you've been the only one who has been kind since I've arrived at this place.” Qing Qing lowered her head but not before she could make sure that the man had seen her blush.

Qing Qing continued, ”I feel safe enough around you to admit that I'm quite afraid. I know I'm going to meet someone important and I do not want to make a fool of myself. Brother Yi Nian, can you please tell me more about the person who has requested to see me?”

Qing Qing had done two things that perfectly manipulated the man's ego. One was to create a problem for him to solve and two was to make him feel special like he was the only one who would be able to help her.

Feeling sorry and pity for the young woman, Yi Nian could not wait to help her. Before long, Qing Qing managed to get him singing like bird. ”You said you're going to Meeting Room 2?” Yi Nian thought about it and explained, ”Oh, if I'm not mistaken, Miss Xiu Ling is the one who has summoned you then!”

Yi Nian remembered quite distinctly he had been given the order by his boss to book that room for Madam Boss that day.

'Miss Xiu Ling?' Qing Qing tossed the name around in her head but it did not ring any bell. 'I need more.'

”Miss Xiu Ling? The name sounds so scary!” Even though the sun was shining, Qing Qing managed to make herself shiver in a cartoonish manner. Seeing her in this state, Yi Nian had an urge to put his hand around her shoulder, to shield her from any outside harm.

Then, Qing Qing added in a soft voice, ”I still think the name Yi Nian is more mellifluous. It sounds like the name of a strong, handsome man that I can depend on.”

Yi Nian was flustered from the sudden compliment and Qing Qing took this opportunity to sneak in a probing question, ”By the way, Brother Yi Nian, can you tell me more about this Miss Xiu Ling? Is she someone important?”

Compliments went a long way especially one given by a woman to a man. It made them more willing to talk. Therefore with a few more carefully placed questions, Qing Qing managed to get all the information she needed on Xiu Ling from Yi Nian.