chapter 14 Beautiful boss

Tyler Luo, lifting the blanket, was somewhat stunned. Clothes were strewn all over the floor. This alone wouldn't have surprised Tyler Luo much, since he was no stranger to romance. What really baffled him was the stack of money on the bedside table! "Goodness! Don't tell me she mistook me for a gigolo?" Tyler Luo touched his face, which, though not exceptionally handsome, was definitely not that of a pretty boy. That woman left him speechless. But when Tyler Luo flipped the blanket and got out of bed, he was noticeably shocked. Part of the bedsheet was missing, clearly cut off. Even for a seasoned charmer like Tyler Luo, this was disorienting. The woman leaving him money could mean she was satisfied with his "efforts" the previous night. But the cut in the sheet? Surely that was her first time? Tyler Luo was thoroughly puzzled. However, his confusion was short-lived. He quickly adjusted his thoughts. If it was just a fleeting encounter, why bother about it? After all, they were unlikely to meet again, right? With that thought, Tyler Luo felt relieved, smiled, picked up his clothes from the floor, and went into the bathroom for a comfortable bath before leaving the hotel. The only regret was the vague memory he had of last night's passionate scene. Licking his lips, Tyler Luo's mind flashed with the face of that unique woman from the previous night. She was indeed a woman with a distinct flavor. It's a pity, he thought, that they probably wouldn't meet again. Even in a large place like Fenghuang City, finding someone wasn't easy. A new day dawned with bright sunshine. Just as Tyler Luo stepped out of the hotel, his phone rang. "Hmm?" The unfamiliar number made Tyler Luo pause. It was a new number, hardly known to anyone. "Who is this?" "It's Tyler Luo, right? I'm Avery Xu, the general manager of Baihua Technology." "Oh, Manager Xu." Tyler Luo was somewhat surprised to receive a call so early in the morning. But he could guess why she was calling. Indeed, Avery Xu said, "I've seen your resume and it's impressive. I'd like to invite you to work with us at Baihua Technology. What do you think?" Impressive resume? Tyler Luo almost laughed out loud. His resume was haphazardly made. "What position?" "For now, you'll start in our HR department. We value your resume, but your actual duties will be based on your performance." "Okay, that works for me." For Tyler Luo, it didn't really matter. He wasn't looking for this kind of job initially. "Can you start today?" The conversation took an unexpected turn for Tyler Luo, happening too quickly. "Today? Sure, what time?" "Right now." Even someone as composed as Tyler Luo was taken aback. Baihua Technology seemed to operate very efficiently. "Alright, I'll head over now." Though unprepared, Tyler Luo wasn't worried. He took a cab directly to Baihua Technology. As he approached the building, he saw a woman stepping out – Avery Xu. Avery Xu also saw Tyler Luo and smiled, "You've arrived, Tyler Luo." "Uh, heh, Manager Xu." Tyler Luo was a bit puzzled by her smile. "This is a bit sudden, but we needed you to start immediately. Our company is just getting started, so many things are still under construction. We have our core technology, and there’s a factory under construction in the suburbs. There's a bit of trouble there today, so" "You’re not asking me to be a bodyguard, are you?" Tyler Luo couldn't help but feel amused. Avery Xu looked a bit embarrassed but then smiled, "Yes, you've served in the military, so you should be capable. The suburban area borders Nanan City and is hard to manage. There are often ruffians causing trouble. I’ve heard they are quite influential locally." "Alright, I haven't been a bodyguard in a while." Tyler Luo scratched his head, realizing she hired him just because she needed someone immediately. "Let's go now." Avery Xu was indeed in a hurry. "Sure." Tyler Luo was not one to dawdle. Since he was here to work, he'd follow the instructions. "Here, this is the car key. Take the car out of the parking lot and wait for me at the entrance, okay? I've got a few things to bring." Avery Xu, not making a fuss, handed the keys to Tyler Luo and sashayed back into her office, leaving him somewhat bewildered. "Quite a busy place." Shaking his head with a smile, Tyler Luo took the keys and headed out without delay. He hadn't gone far when he heard a woman's voice behind him. "Ah, Ella, why are you only getting here now!" It was Avery Xu, who had just gone back into the office. "I got held up. Are you going to the factory?" Another woman's voice sounded. This voice made Tyler Luo, who had just turned the corner, shiver and goosebumps formed on his skin. He incredulously turned back, his face changing color. "It's a small world, indeed." Upon seeing the woman, Tyler Luo's face displayed a mix of emotions. The woman was none other than the stranger he had been intimate with the previous night! He hadn’t expected to see her again so soon, if ever. Holding the car keys, Tyler Luo felt an urge to just walk away. But then he thought, as adults, they should be responsible for their actions. And if it was just a one-night stand, that was it. Meeting again should be like strangers, isn't that the unwritten rule? "So, she's from Baihua Technology too. This is going to be interesting." Tyler Luo turned around, not paying much attention to the conversation between the two women, and headed towards the parking lot where he found Avery Xu’s Audi and drove out. Half an hour later, Avery Xu finally came down from the office building and got into the back seat of the Audi. "We're going here." She handed a piece of paper to Tyler Luo with the factory's address on it. It was at the border between Fenghuang City and Nanan City but leaned more towards Nanan City, making it difficult for Fenghuang City to manage effectively. Tyler Luo spoke to Avery Xu a few times during the drive, but she was too engrossed in her work to respond. "This woman," Tyler Luo admired her dedication. He watched her through the rearview mirror, engrossed in her documents, and found her quite appealing. Not only men, but women too can be charismatic when focused on their work. Especially a strong woman like Avery Xu, who easily captures the attention of men. An hour later, they finally arrived at the suburban area near Nanan City. The area was mostly populated by people from Nanan City. The factory, due to land occupancy issues, had been causing trouble with local ruffians from Nanan City, hindering construction. Avery Xu had reported the issues to the Nanan City government several times to no avail. The standard response was, "We will handle it as soon as possible." But now, she couldn’t wait any longer. This time, the ruffians had clashed with the construction team, resulting in one of them being injured by a steel rod, apparently quite severely. Avery Xu was stressed, as resolving this issue was crucial for the progress of other company matters. The factory was a priority. "We'll first go check out the factory construction site." They reached the site, and it was evident that construction was nearing completion. However, the fence outside showed signs of vandalism, especially the gate, which was nearly falling apart. Seeing this, Avery Xu's face darkened. She had initially thought the ruffians were just causing trouble for some money, but now it seemed more serious. Tyler Luo didn't comment, his gaze briefly sweeping over a small grove nearby, where he noticed a few figures. Following Avery Xu, he had a faint smile, unnoticed by anyone. At the construction site, several team leaders gathered around. Seeing Avery Xu, they immediately approached her, "Manager Xu." "How are things now?" Avery Xu nodded slightly and got straight to the point, not wanting to waste time on trivialities. "It's tough. Those damned ruffians are clearly trying to blackmail us. The injury isn't even caused by a steel rod!" One of the leaders lamented, but there was nothing they could do. The hospital had already issued a report, and it seemed they had considerable influence with the Nanan City government. "How much are they asking for?" Avery Xu remained calm, though internally furious. "One million." Another leader was visibly angered, clenching his fists, "The wound wasn't serious, a few thousand yuan would have been enough, but they're asking for a million!" "What did the Nanan City government say?" Avery Xu frowned, her anger barely concealed. "Nothing much, they said everything should follow the court's judgment." "Looks like they're targeting us?" Avery Xu raised her eyebrows, straightening up, her figure prominently displayed.