When Signing the Contract

Lu Linshen felt as though a scorching gaze was fixed on him. He was quite uncomfortable, but there was nothing he could do. He had no choice but to grit his teeth and finish signing. As soon as he finished writing his name, before he could even put the pen down, the contract was swiftly pulled from his hands.

Meng Suihuan looked at the large, bold characters of “Lu Linshen,” and her eyes almost curved into a smile. The more she looked, the more she thought this “contract of servitude” looked appealing. From today on, her grand ambitions could be realized ahead of time.

Qin Yu, standing by, became even more certain of his thoughts. Lao Lu was still trying to make excuses. With so many contracts, it was this beautiful lady who was focused on his, especially when Lao Lu signed. The way the lady smiled was almost enough to melt anyone. However, this was followed by a mixed feeling of heartache. He hadn’t even had a chance to speak with the beautiful lady, and she had already taken an interest in Lao Lu. Sigh.

Just as Qin Yu sighed, a crisp and pleasant voice suddenly rang out.

“Since the contract is signed, let’s discuss the project.”

“My requirements aren’t high. I hope you can create a website within a month. The functionality of the website should be relatively complete…”

“You are all talented people I’ve chosen, so I’m sure you’ll exceed expectations. I look forward to the final product.”

Qin Yu: “…”

The slight heartache that had emerged earlier immediately disappeared. The person in front of him was beautiful, but when she was ruthless, he couldn’t handle it! She was asking them to create a website in just one month?! Though a website might seem simple, the content and details involved were incredibly complex. Not to mention, she had listed a series of requirements! Just thinking about it made his scalp tingle!

While Qin Yu was inwardly complaining, he saw Lao Lu nodding expressionlessly.

“We’ll give it a try.”

But the next second, he heard her devilish voice again.

“It’s not just a try.”

“This is a task that must be completed.”

Qin Yu: “…”

Damn capitalist!

Lu Linshen: “…”

Once again, he had his perception of her completely reshaped. Like him, she was serious and responsible when it came to work.

Qin Yu’s Outburst

Qin Yu didn’t show his emotions when he was with Meng Suihuan.

But once he left Xuyu, he immediately began shouting, “As expected, the books were right! The prettier the woman, the crueler she is! Waaah, we just signed the contract, and she’s already giving us such a heavy task!”

“I thought dealing with Lao Lu was painful enough, but now here comes another female devil!”

“Ahhh, how am I going to live like this—”

Xie Zhixin and Xu Xuanyi, hearing Qin Yu’s screaming, couldn’t help but cover their ears. Once Qin Yu’s emotions settled down a bit, Xu Xuanyi slowly added fuel to the fire.

“Wow, this is a bit rare. I remember Lao Qin used to be paralyzed when he saw a beautiful girl, but today, he’s running the fastest.” His teasing was obvious.

Xie Zhixin couldn’t help but laugh as well. After a while, he shared his thoughts.

“Boss Meng is a bit harsh, but when it comes to the budget, she’s generous. Our research is now secured. Thinking about it like that, it’s not so bad, right?”

“You still haven’t got the right mindset, you should learn from Lao Lu. Look at him—he didn’t even react when he heard this, and now look at you.”

Qin Yu: “…”

Thinking about the fear he had experienced under Lu Linshen’s control, Qin Yu immediately shook his head.

“I don’t want to.”

“When Lao Lu works on a project, he’s not human, he’s a devil! If I learn from him, I’ll lose half my life!”

Xie Zhixin and Xu Xuanyi laughed at Qin Yu’s complaints.

Lu Linshen gave him a cold glance.

“It seems like your tolerance isn’t enough.”

“You need more training.”

Qin Yu: “… Ahhh, nooo!!”

Qin Yu: “Lao Lu, please spare me!”

They hadn’t walked far when a gentle female voice came from behind.

“Xiao Shen.”

Lu Linshen turned around, stunned when he saw the woman. After a long while, he finally reacted.

“Jiejie?”

“Ah.”

Lu Xiuhe nodded excitedly. She had thought the back of this person looked like her younger brother, but she was worried she had mistaken someone else. In the end, she couldn’t resist running over. She patted his sturdy arm, with tears in her eyes, saying, “You’ve grown so much.”

“Jiejie, what are you doing in Ning City?”

The impact of seeing Lu Xiuhe was no less than meeting Meng Suihuan. In his memory, his big sister had always been gentle, cautious, and soft-spoken. But now, he even began to wonder if his memory was faulty. The Lu Xiuhe in front of him was radiant and poised, with more depth in her eyes, looking more resilient than before. More importantly, she had an air of independence and confidence he had never seen in her before. He wasn’t prepared for this at all and had no idea what had happened to her over the years.

Lu Xiuhe smiled gently at him, “I’m working here.”

“Working?” Lu Linshen frowned, his doubt growing as he thought about her in-laws.

Lu Xiuhe noticed his expression and kept smiling, speaking lightly.

“I’ve divorced.”

This was something both Lu Xiuhe and their parents had kept hidden, as they were all family and understood each other’s personalities. Like now, Lu Xiuhe was telling her brother about the divorce but wouldn’t mention the abuse she had suffered. She didn’t want him to worry, nor did she want him to act impulsively and ruin her future.

Lu Linshen’s eyes darkened with barely noticeable anger.

“Did he bully you?”

Lu Xiuhe didn’t directly answer, just shaking her head at him.

“It’s okay, it’s all in the past. I’m doing well now.”

Lu Linshen didn’t respond, his eyes darkening even further.

“Xiao Shen, what about you? Shouldn’t you be studying at school? Why are you here?”

Lu Linshen didn’t hide it.

“I’m here to sign a contract with Xuyu.”

“Xuyu?” Lu Xiuhe was surprised. “That’s quite a coincidence.”

Lu Linshen didn’t understand. “What do you mean?”

Lu Xiuhe smiled and said reassuringly, “I was just about to tell you. Not only have I come to Ning City, but Xiao Huan has come too. I didn’t expect you two had already met.”

Lu Linshen: “Mhm.”

Not only had they met, but she had also become his boss.

“…”

Because of time constraints, Lu Xiuhe didn’t talk to her brother for too long. After all, there would be plenty of time in the future. However, when she was leaving, she patted his shoulder and gave him a word of advice, speaking from the perspective of someone who had lived through it.

“Xiao Huan is capable. Though she’s a bit strict, following her will be the right choice.”

Lu Linshen paused, surprised by his sister’s words, but still nodded obediently.

“I understand.”

A Month Flew By Quickly

A month passed in the blink of an eye. Meng Suihuan was busy with things at Donghu Huayuan, temporarily forgetting about Lu Linshen. If he hadn’t suddenly come to the company, she would have completely forgotten about the task she had assigned him! When she assigned the task, half of it was to make things difficult for him, and the other half was to see if Lu Linshen, the male lead, was truly as capable as described in the novel. But she never expected him to actually complete it. After all, the requirements she had set were all perfectly reflected in the website.

“Right now, the website is still in the trial operation phase. To officially launch it, we still need to file for approval.”

“Hmm, I’ll handle the filing,” Meng Suihuan responded without looking up, still focused on the new website. While the website wasn’t as sophisticated as later versions in the future, it completely changed Meng Suihuan’s perception for this era. Previously, she had used the most popular and heavily trafficked websites in the country. But in her eyes, those weren’t even real websites—they were just large forums with minimal functionality. After a quick glance, she lost interest and exited. However, this new website impressed her. At least in terms of functionality, it surpassed the others.

Thinking of this, she spoke up with a calm tone to praise them.

“You did a good job with this website.”

Hearing this, Qin Yu finally relaxed, his nervousness melting away. He was just about to raise his hand, eager to hug Xu Xuanyi and celebrate that the hellish days were finally over, when he was interrupted. Before he could even speak, Meng Suihuan smiled and added, “But the details still need some improvement.”

At these words, Qin Yu’s spirit dropped, his excitement vanishing instantly. He realized this was just the beginning of the storm. The following period was filled with despair.

“Can this page’s content be linked to another interface? For example, if I want to learn, I click on the learning section, and the content there is all related to learning. If I’m interested in fashion, I should be able to find like-minded friends there.”

“Can this section be more detailed? Not only should multiple people be able to comment and chat, but it should also allow private discussions with others.”

“…”

“And the most important thing, can we speed up the operation a bit? It’s affecting my experience right now.”

By the end, Qin Yu was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground. When the website was first created, he had confidently declared that the website would definitely meet Meng Suihuan’s expectations and make her look at them in a new light. But now… he regretted ever speaking those words.

Xie Zhixin and Xu Xuanyi didn’t fare much better. Xie Zhixin, especially, began to look at Meng Suihuan with new admiration. Though her demands were high, her suggestions were on point and certainly valuable for reference. As for Lu Linshen, he had always felt the website was lacking in some areas, but hadn’t yet figured out how to improve it. Listening to Meng Suihuan’s comments was like a sudden burst of clarity, as if the fog had been lifted. Many of the unclear points now had a clear direction.

He immediately began calculating the feasibility of everything in his mind. There wasn’t a trace of defeat on his face. On the contrary, he looked eager to try and couldn’t wait to start making changes.

Seeing this, Qin Yu thought to himself: “… Crazy! This whole world has gone crazy!”