I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 269 - 264: From Competitors to "Comrades-in-Arms" (Two in One)_4

To that end, she broke up with her online love interest and resigned from a company that offered a decent salary.

Every night, those scenes still often came to mind.

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The spa, a private room, the sudden visit from her younger sister Chen Xinyu... thrilling and profound.

But now, having seen Shen Yuan again, Ji Ya felt as if her dreams were merging with reality.

Everything seemed worth it now...

"Let’s go out for dinner later, to welcome you," he suggested, but just then, there was another "knock knock" at the door, and a playful head peeked in.

"Shen Yuan, do you want to join us for dinner?"

Qiao Lei blinked her beautiful eyes as she asked.

Behind her, Long Jinghan nudged her: "Leilei, how many times have I told you, during work hours you should call him Mr. Shen."

Qiao Lei turned around, spreading her hands: "Now it’s mealtime, which is outside of work hours."

Long Jinghan: "..."

"You guys go ahead."

Shen Yuan waved them off, Qiao Lei said "Oh" in response, then sized Ji Ya up before leaving with Long Jinghan.

In the company corridor, Qiao Lei lowered her voice and said, "Jinghan, do you think that woman could be Shen Yuan’s woman?"

Long Jinghan shook her head: "Probably not, they didn’t seem very close, and she was brought in by Senior Fu, so she’s likely a client or a business partner."

Qiao Lei frowned slightly: "But I don’t think it looks like it, I always feel there’s something off between them."

"Leilei, stop overthinking it. Even if there is something between them, it’s none of our business; we just need to do our jobs."

"Ah, if only I could be as carefree as you are."

.....

At half past twelve, Shen Yuan took Ji Ya to a special Hunan cuisine restaurant.

As the dishes were nearly all served, Shen Yuan picked up a piece of food and said casually, "I’ll give you a salary of 50,000 a month, social security and housing fund included, with periodic raises, at least twice a year."

"50,000..."

Ji Ya was astonished; she had thought Shen Yuan would be generous, but not to such an extent.

Moreover, there would be at least two raises every year.

Her previous job, which paid 10,000 a month in Southern Yunnan, was already considered quite decent, yet now it had increased fivefold, which genuinely surprised her.

"Don’t get too excited yet."

Shen Yuan said with a smile, "There’s a lot a personal assistant like you has to do: looking after my diet, daily routines, clothing, housing needs, my house, car, storefront, and someone has to manage all of that. Plus, sometimes you might need to act as a female chauffeur."

"Of course, you may occasionally take on the role of a groom too."

As he said the last part, Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow at her.

Ji Ya’s cheeks flushed red, fully understanding what being a groom implied.

Paying such a high salary to an assistant clearly meant more than just assistant duties...

Shen Yuan glanced at Ji Ya with amusement. Too bad the Feel-good Index was only at 63; he was just short of 2 points to probe XP. Otherwise, he really wanted to uncover the secrets hidden beneath Ji Ya’s dignified facade.

"There are a few things, jot them down."

Shen Yuan spoke.

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"Okay."

Ji Ya put down her chopsticks, immediately switched to work mode, and readied her phone’s note-taking app.

"Tomorrow I need to go to Green Bamboo Lake to collect a house. We will leave at 9 A.M.; you’ll come with me. We’ll need to make one or two more visits to this villa afterward. I want you to keep an eye on it, but my requirement is that it’s ready for move-in by the end of August or early September."

"I also have a private team, which includes many people. I won’t be interacting with them directly from now on. You will do the interfacing. Whenever I need a driver or other personnel, you’ll be the one to contact."

"Oh right, I need you to purchase a few things for me these next couple of days. I’ll send you the list later; they’re gifts for elders."

"Also, find some books on public speaking for me, select a few with good reviews."

"I have a property that I haven’t taken possession of yet. After we’re done here, draft a power of attorney for me, and you can collect it on my behalf."

Shen Yuan poured out all the tasks in his head, then paused to ponder, as if there was nothing else for the moment.

"That should be it for now; I’ll tell you if I think of anything else."

"I’ve noted them all down, Mr. Shen."

Ji Ya checked the memo one more time, labeling the five tasks with priorities.

Shen Yuan suddenly felt a sense of liberation from burdens; with Fu Yingzi planning his schedule at work, and Ji Ya taking care of his personal needs, it seemed like his mind was significantly unburdened. Having someone to remember and manage the trivial matters felt incredibly satisfying.

"Also, I have a Land Rover Defender at the Grand Hyatt Hotel’s underground parking; you can use that car for now."

Shen Yuan sent a message to Lan Ping and then forwarded Lan Ping’s WeChat contact and number to Ji Ya: "She’s the guest relations manager of the Grand Hyatt Hotel; contact her directly when you get there."

"Okay."

Ji Ya nodded.

She wasn’t too familiar with cars, but she had heard of the Land Rover brand, which mustn’t be cheap.

Having a designated car was good enough, and she hadn’t expected one on the higher end, certainly a nicer ride than her Toyota Corolla.

"That’s all for now; I’ll let you know if anything else comes up."

Shen Yuan stood up, then signaled for the waiter to bring the check.

After Ji Ya left, Shen Yuan returned to the company, staying until dinner time, when he then set off for Nanjing Restaurant.

Old Li and his wife had mentioned that since Shen Yuan treated them to a meal last time, they wanted to reciprocate this time.

Shen Yuan had no idea what Old Li was up to, but as long as it didn’t involve drawing a gun, everything was negotiable.