Chapter 3My Beautiful Roommate

Considering what happened in the bathroom last night, I wondered if she was there to argue with our Chief Designer, Mr. Li.

I couldn’t believe that Mr. Li, who was usually so generous with us, could be so petty with his own girlfriend.

I shook my head, hoping my beautiful roommate wouldn’t expose what I saw last night. If she did, I’d probably be out of a job.

Not long after, Mr. Li emerged with my roommate. He clapped his hands, signaling for us to look at him.

“Everyone, I’d like to formally introduce you to someone. This is our new Chief Designer, appointed from outside the company, Jiaojiao Tu. Please welcome Chief Tu.”

I couldn’t believe it. My jaw nearly hit the desk. My beautiful roommate, from this day forward, was my direct boss?

Last night’s incident felt like a death sentence for me. I probably wouldn’t have a place in this company anymore.

Jiaojiao, in the office, had completely shed her sweetness. Her eyes were sharp, cold, and ruthless as she scanned over us.

Suddenly, her gaze landed on me. It was completely different from the look she gave me on the subway. A chill ran down my spine.

“Liu Xuan, bring your design draft to my office personally in half an hour.”

I wasn’t sure if it was my imagination, but the way she emphasized “personally” felt particularly pointed.

After Jiaojiao went back into her office,Lu from the cubicle next to me whispered, “Liu Xuan, did you already piss off our new hot boss?”

My guilty conscience made me glance at the Chief Designer’s office. Was I really being targeted by my boss because of last night’s steamy encounter?

“I don’t know,” I muttered. “Why don’t you take it for me? I’m terrified.”

As I spoke, I frantically dug out the design draft I’d finished last week from my computer. Thank goodness I’d completed it early, otherwise I probably would’ve been fired.

Jiaojiao’s office door was ajar. After I knocked, she told me to come in.

“Close the door,” she said, her voice a stark contrast to her public persona. It really threw me off.

I gently closed the door, then meekly asked, “Is that really okay?” What if people started to gossip?

She glanced at me while reviewing my design draft. “You talk too much.”

I silently watched the woman sitting before me. She had so many secrets.

A beautiful boss suddenly appointed from outside, who also happened to be my roommate? Her salary should easily cover a much better apartment. Why would she choose to live in a shared apartment?

Time slowly ticked by. These few minutes felt like an execution.

Throughout, Jiaojiao kept subtly touching her chest with her wrist, seemingly uncomfortable.

She was wearing a shirt for work, and her post-pregnancy body had changed. The buttons on her chest were practically straining.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” I asked with concern. Had I really touched something I shouldn’t have on the subway?

The more Jiaojiao remained silent, the more anxious I became. “Did I hurt you when I turned around?”

A hint of embarrassment flickered across her face, but her reply was exceptionally cold. “Mind your own business.”

I pursed my lips, silently looking elsewhere. When she seemed to be done reviewing the draft, I cautiously shifted in my seat.

“If there are no issues, I’ll head out now?”

The moment my hand touched the doorknob, Jiaojiao called out, “Wait.”

I spun around, finding her standing right behind me. If I hadn’t stopped in time, she might have kissed me.

“Could you help me with something?” At that moment, she transformed back into that seductive kitten, her soft, pleading charm irresistible to any man.

I’ve always been a good guy, and I figured it couldn’t be anything too difficult. I agreed without hesitation. “Chief Tu, just tell me.”

“I’m still nursing, and I’m a bit uncomfortable. Pumping on my own is a little slow. Could you lend me a hand?”