Pushing the rack into the elevator, the doors closed and it began to descend.

Only then did Wang Manni let out a heavy sigh.

For a moment, she was caught in a dilemma.

If she went back, it would mean that from now on, she really would have to be a woman who came and went at his beck and call.

To be his mistress.

If she didn't go back, then what happened just now would have been for nothing.

Wang Manni didn't think the commission from two outfits was worth sacrificing herself for.

If she hadn't seen Chen Cheng's Old Western-style house, which was at the pinnacle of Magic City's luxury...

Experienced that stretched pullman...

She couldn't possibly have been attracted to Chen Cheng's looks alone.

Because for a poor man, she would never let down her guard and expose her most primal desires.

Wang Manni smacked her lips and muttered, "One million..."

"With that million, why would I worry about the landlord raising the rent?"

She blinked, remembering the proud and elegant Jiang Nansun.

A small sense of guilt welled up in her heart.

But it quickly dissipated.

This was just like stealing a client; whoever secured them in the end was the winner.

It wasn't about a single transaction.

"Whew~"

Wang Manni exhaled and blinked.

It would be great if she could become his girlfriend.

Living in a top-tier Old Western-style house in Magic City, having a driver and Bodyguard when going out, and a nanny and chef at home.

Having everything handed to her on a silver platter.

Having afternoon tea on Wukang Road when she was free, or going shopping on Jinling Road.

If she was tired, she could go to a high-end club for a spa treatment to maintain her aging face.

From time to time, she could go traveling.

To the Maldives, Santorini, romantic Turkey, or beautiful Tahiti.

Checking in, taking photos, and posting them on social media.

Isn't this the life I've always dreamed of?

Wang Manni thought to herself.

As she thought about it, she became more determined to return later.

Steeling herself, she thought, "Anyway, he's not married. I've had to fight for so many of my clients."

"It's not certain who will win or lose in the end."

After returning to the store, Wang Manni remained restless and anxious.

She was in a daze, not even daring to ask for time off, fearing that things with Chen Cheng weren't stable yet and that her colleagues would see through her scandalous behavior.

She kept checking her watch, waiting to finish work.

At seven o'clock, Wang Manni went to the locker room, changed back into her regular clothes, and left the store.

Fearing she might run into a colleague, she didn't dare go directly to the lobby of Building A to ask the property management to swipe her card.

She went straight into the mall and down to the first basement level.

After greeting a familiar security guard, she entered the residential lobby.

Looking at the elevator, Wang Manni faced another difficulty.

Junyue Mansion had strict elevator controls.

To go up from downstairs, one either had to swipe an elevator card for the corresponding floor or have the property manager swipe it.

Otherwise, one had to find an opportunity to sneak into the fire escape and climb up.

Just as she was debating whether to climb the stairs or not, Gu Jia walked in leading Xu Ziyan.

Wang Manni naturally followed them into the elevator.

Gu Jia swiped her card, and seeing that Wang Manni made no move, she looked at her warily.

She immediately recognized Wang Manni, "You're the salesperson from Store M, right?"

Wang Manni's heart tightened; it was exactly what she had feared.

She nodded awkwardly, "Ah, yes. Hello, hello."

Gu Jia smiled, "We've met before, right at the entrance of Store M."

Wang Manni remembered too, "Ah yes, I remember now. One day you were passing by our store and stopped to look at the clothes on the mannequin. I even chatted with you for a bit."

Gu Jia nodded with a smile, "Yes, you have a good memory," and then asked curiously, "What are you doing here?"

Wang Manni glanced at the elevator control panel and quickly made up a lie, "I only realized after work that I might have dropped my keys at a client's house during the delivery this afternoon."

Putting on a smile, she added, "I was just wondering what to do when I happened to run into you."

Gu Jia didn't suspect anything, "Oh, I see."

She smiled, "Unfortunately, my card can't swipe for other floors, so I can't help you."

Wang Manni had a professional smile plastered on her face, "It's no problem. The twelfth floor is very close; it's just a few steps away."

Gu Jia nodded with a smile and said no more.

When they reached the twelfth floor, the three of them stepped out of the elevator.

Wang Manni thanked Gu Jia, "Thank you."

Gu Jia smiled faintly, "You're welcome," and then instinctively glanced up at the ceiling.

This movement gave Wang Manni a start.

After entering the stairwell, she didn't dare go straight to the thirteenth floor; instead, she walked up to the fifteenth.

Then she switched to a different set of stairs and tiptoed down to the thirteenth floor.

[Residential buildings over 54 meters usually have Scissor Stairs. Students who don't understand but want to know can look it up on Baidu; you'll understand immediately.]

Standing at the door of 1301, she took a few breaths and gave herself a pep talk before reaching out to ring the doorbell.

However, looking at the person who came to open the door, Wang Manni was stunned.

Standing before her was not Chen Cheng, but an exquisite girl wearing a black off-the-shoulder shirt and ultra-short denim shorts, revealing her shoulders.

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Tian Xiaohui was also stunned for a moment upon seeing Wang Manni at the door, "Who are you looking for?"

Wang Manni snapped out of it and glanced at the door number to make sure she was on the right floor, "Oh~ Hello, I'm looking for Mr. Chen."

"My surname is Wang. I have an appointment with Mr. Chen."

Tian Xiaohui smiled faintly, "Then please wait a moment."

"Sorry for the trouble."

Before Wang Manni could finish, Tian Xiaohui turned and went back inside.

She didn't close the door completely, leaving it ajar.

But Wang Manni didn't dare go straight in.

Standing at the door, her eyes darted around.

She wondered who this girl was.

The two girls this afternoon were even prettier, and they were only assistants. It made no sense for this one to be the girlfriend.

Not to mention there was still Jiang Nansun.

Then...

"Mr. Chen, there's a Miss Wang at the door who says she has an appointment with you."

At this moment, Chen Cheng was sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding his laptop and debugging the Zen code.

Chen Cheng didn't look back and responded, "Let her in."

"Okay, Mr. Chen~"

Tian Xiaohui's brow furrowed slightly, but she didn't have much of a reaction.

With a soft response, she turned back to the door.

She led Wang Manni to the chair.

Tian Xiaohui called out respectfully, "Mr. Chen, Miss Wang is here."

Seeing Tian Xiaohui's respectful manner, Wang Manni had a rough guess about her identity.

But she was still somewhat shocked. Could he have three assistants?

Chen Cheng turned to look at Wang Manni and smiled faintly, "I thought you wouldn't come back."

Meeting Chen Cheng's gaze, Wang Manni felt a bit nervous, "The store closes late, so I was a bit delayed."

Chen Cheng smiled and raised an eyebrow, "Have you made up your mind?"

Wang Manni swallowed, hesitated for two seconds, and nodded, "Yes!"

The corners of Chen Cheng's mouth curled up as he placed the laptop on a side tea stool and spread his legs.

"Then come here and finish what wasn't finished this afternoon."

Wang Manni's eyes widened as she looked at Tian Xiaohui standing nearby.

She didn't move or speak for a long time.

There's someone else standing right here. No matter how much I'm willing to let go, I don't dare do such a thing in front of someone else...

Seeing her frozen in place, Chen Cheng frowned, "Can't let go?"

"..."

Wang Manni blushed and still didn't speak.

Chen Cheng beckoned to Tian Xiaohui, "Xiaohui, you come."

Tian Xiaohui's eyes immediately lit up. Pursing her lips, she stepped forward and knelt on the carpet in front of Chen Cheng.

...