Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 175: Primacy

"Sister Fangqing, but I really don’t know how I’m supposed to snatch Li Yifei over, you need to teach me,"

Having reached a common goal, Xu Yingying looked worriedly at He Fangqing.

He Fangqing chuckled and said, "Isn’t that simple? You just need to unleash the charm of Manager Xu, and you’ll easily mesmerize Li Yifei."

Xu Yingying gave a wry smile and said, "I wouldn’t know how to unleash any charm. If he could be mesmerized by me, after living together for so long, he would have already been smitten."

"Hehe, that’s because you haven’t set your heart on it. Actually, it’s very simple. You need to think more about him, what he likes, what he enjoys doing, and then cater to his preferences. Build a common language with him, and the romantic feelings will naturally develop."

"How would I know what he likes?" Xu Yingying was even more confused. She would have no issue competing in the business world, but when it comes to competing in love, she felt completely clueless and vulnerable.

He Fangqing was also somewhat frustrated. Xu Yingying really didn’t know anything. It was unimaginable that such a beautiful woman hadn’t been in a relationship yet.

"All right, I’ll teach you step by step. If you want to be with Li Yifei, you first need to create many opportunities to be together. You already have the advantage here. We work with Li Yifei in the same company every day, while that girl can only be with him on weekends. Plus, we can arrange some overtime on weekends to keep Li Yifei from spending time with that girl."

Xu Yingying nodded repeatedly and said, "Right, that’s a good idea. What next?"

He Fangqing continued, "It’s not enough to just work in the same company. You need to have regular chances to be alone with Li Yifei. For instance, whatever you do, ask him to accompany you. There’s a saying, ’Familiarity breeds fondness.’ If you’re together day and night, fondness will naturally develop. Of course, now that Li Yifei already has a girlfriend, you will have to step it up. While alone with him, be extra caring and let him feel your goodness, let him sense your affection for him."

"How do I show my affection for him?" Xu Yingying still looked quite puzzled.

He Fangqing patted her forehead, feeling somewhat defeated by Xu Yingying and said, "That’s easy. For example, if he’s been talking too much these past few days and his throat is a bit hoarse, you could bring him some medicine. If he’s tired, help him with carrying things or other small favors."

"Oh, I get it. What else?"

"Well, then you might have to resort to some little tricks, like pretending to twist your ankle or pretending to fall to have some physical contact with him, and give him a chance to care for you."

"Ah... physical contact... Wouldn’t I be letting him take advantage of me?" Xu Yingying frowned immediately.

He Fangqing chuckled lightly and said, "Haven’t you let him take advantage before?"

"That..." Xu Yingying’s face turned red. She and Li Yifei had shared a bed for quite some time, and although they were mostly peaceful, there were times when they unavoidably touched. And in front of her parents and younger sister, she had also behaved intimately with Li Yifei.

That time she was sick, although she was feverish and delirious, she knew Li Yifei had helped lower her temperature with alcohol rubs. There would have been even more physical contact then, so Li Yifei had indeed taken quite the advantage. If he took a little more, it didn’t seem to make much of a difference.

With a suggestive look, He Fangqing said, "See, since he has already taken advantage before, just continue with it. You won’t lose a piece of flesh. Besides, maybe you’ll really fall for him. If you end up marrying him, you’ll have to let him take all the advantage anyway."

Xu Yingying, being a decisively action-driven person, blushed but still nodded firmly, saying, "I understand. Oh, and if at this point the guy wants to sleep with me, you have to come help me out."

This time, it was He Fangqing’s turn to blush as she retorted, "If he wants to sleep with you, how am I supposed to help you?"

"That... when the time comes, I’ll call you over, and then you sleep with him. That should get him off my back."

He Fangqing gave an awkward laugh and said, "If that works, then no problem."

"It will work, of course it will work. How could it not?" Xu Yingying hurriedly replied. "Then it’s settled, but you can’t let Shanshan or Li Yifei find out. If Shanshan finds out, she definitely won’t give up. If Li Yifei finds out, I’m afraid he won’t agree to it."

He Fangqing nodded her head and watched as Xu Yingying walked away lively, but inside she felt this whole plan was absurd, ridiculously beyond imagination.

Li Yifei was unaware that things had escalated to such an extent. At that moment, he was still in his office answering the phone. He wasn’t meeting with job applicants today. The job interviews were scheduled for the next two days.

As he busied himself, his cellphone rang. Li Yifei had left the office number on the job postings, so this private number was personal. Noticing it was Xu Yingying’s call, he quickly dealt with an applicant and then answered his mobile phone.

"Li Yifei, how are the preparations for hiring going today?"

Li Yifei popped a lozenge into his mouth before saying, "There are quite a few candidates, about three hundred worth interviewing."

"Sort them out after work, and we’ll take a look together tonight. That way, we’ll reduce our workload. Yifei, recruiting right now is the most important thing for our company. You must be thorough, ok?"

Li Yifei replied, feeling morose, "I really regret choosing this place now."

"Since you’ve started, you can’t just toss the job aside mid-way. Don’t worry, Fangqing and I will help you."

"Ah, another overtime shift. Will there be overtime pay?"

Xu Yingying chuckled and said, "You’re the president, who would dare deny your request for overtime pay?"

"Then I’ll claim a lot, ten thousand a day."

"As you wish. As long as you dare to apply for it, I’ll dare to approve it."

"President Xu, why are you so agreeable today? This doesn’t seem like your usual style."

"Can’t I choose to be agreeable if I want to?"

"Sure, there’s nothing others can’t do, and certainly nothing you can’t do."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yifei shook his head, feeling that Xu Yingying’s behavior was somewhat strange. When he thought about the incident at her house yesterday, it made Li Yifei somewhat uneasy. Could it be that Xu Yingying really had her sights on him and was serious about starting a relationship?

In Xu Yingying’s office, He Fangqing chuckled at Xu Yingying and said, "Well done. When dealing with men, it’s crucial not to keep a stern face all the time; otherwise, even the best of men could be scared off by you."

Xu Yingying’s face turned bright red as she said, "Talking like this really feels awkward. I feel like I’m covered in goosebumps."

"You’ll get used to it after a while. But why did you involve me just now? Didn’t I tell you that you two should have some one-on-one time?"

Xu Yingying replied in a hurry, "No way, no way. If it’s just the two of us, I’ll definitely be super nervous and give it away."

He Fangqing laughed softly and said, "You’ve been pretending with him for so long and it seems like you haven’t given it away yet."

"That’s different. Back then, he could play along with me. Now he won’t, and it’s just way too awkward. If it weren’t for Shanshan, I wouldn’t be doing this at all."

"Okay, I’ll stay with you. But you said it yourself, you’ve already mentioned it yesterday in front of Li Yifei. How could he not suspect?"

"Let him think what he wants. Anyway, I’ll say anything to keep him from getting together with Shanshan."

He Fangqing shook her head, feeling both annoyed and amused. Xu Yingying seemed to be looking out for her sister, but it felt like there might be other hidden feelings involved.

After work, not many people left the company as everyone was voluntarily working overtime. Li Yifei received a call from Xu Yingying and, holding a bunch of documents, prepared to go upstairs, where he ran into Michelle.

Michelle quickly stepped forward and asked, "Brother Li, do you need help?"

Li Yifei smiled and said, "No need, I can manage this much."

"Oh, are you heading home then, Brother Li?"

"Not really, I’m going to see Manager Xu." With that, he continued to walk upstairs.

But Michelle followed him, diligently keeping pace with Li Yifei, her face blushing as though she had something she was afraid to say.

"What is it?" Li Yifei asked, looking at Michelle with curiosity.

Michelle’s face turned even redder, but she mustered the courage to say, "Brother Li, I’ve bought two movie tickets for the newly released ’Tiny Times’. Would you mind accompanying me?"

As he walked, Li Yifei looked at Michelle and said with a smile, "You want me to go watch a movie with you?"

Michelle was visibly embarrassed but bravely said, "Brother Li, please don’t get the wrong idea. I’ve been quite busy with work these days, and I’m a fan of the author, so I wanted to see it. It’s no fun going alone, so I thought of you."

"Oh, if that’s the case, then it’s absolutely fine by me." Li Yifei agreed cheerily, but then added, "Which day and what time is it for? I might end up working late tonight and don’t know when I’ll finish."

"Oh, it’s for nine o’clock tonight. I thought you might be done with work by then?"

Li Yifei nodded and said, "Alright then, let’s meet at the movie theater tonight."

"Okay, go on with your work," said Michelle, giving Li Yifei a sweet smile before swiftly heading back to her office.

Li Yifei knew that Michelle was interested in him, and under normal circumstances, he would need to be cautious, but Michelle had been quite helpful to him at their previous company. Additionally, she was the first to support him and had followed him to the new company. Morally and emotionally, Li Yifei had no reason to refuse Michelle’s invitation to the movies, so he could only agree.