Mr. Yan finally stopped looking at him. Gu Qinglan sat obediently across from him, constantly rubbing his thumb and index finger together. Suddenly, it occurred to him that this voice overlapped with the man from the car last night. However, he didn't dare to confirm it yet. If it were true, it would be too much of a coincidence. Besides, the car was also different.

A stretch of road led to Mr. Yan's residence, conveniently a fifteen-minute drive away. Gu Qinglan, wanting to imitate a scene from a movie where the protagonist gets out of the car to open the door for the boss, abruptly stopped in time. Hehe, as expected, the car door was also automatic. Thankfully, no foolishness was committed.

The security guard took control of the car, and Gu Qinglan followed to the entrance. As an introverted person, he was truly at a loss now, unsure whether he should go inside or stay at the door. He was afraid that he might lose this job himself, but then he heard Mr. Yan say, "Come by tomorrow at eight o'clock."

This means that he can go back now. Gu Qinglan opened her mouth and nodded: "Mhmm!"

Just this? You made a day's worth of wages from this?

After leaving the gates of the Yan family, Gu Qinglan ran all the way back.

Gu Yulan was waiting for him at home and noticed the wound on his face. She asked, "Did you go boxing again?"

Gu Qinglan smiled and said, "Let's have one last fight. Your big brother has found a job."

"What kind of work?"

Bodyguard, serve as the bodyguard for Mr. Yan of AL.

"AL? Are you sure they hired bodyguards and not just odd-job workers?"

"Hey, hey, does anyone ever talk about my brother like that?" Gu Qinglan reached into a ceramic jar and grabbed a handful of mint candy, tearing open the wrapper with her mouth. "At the very least, my brother is unbeatable in the entire world."

Gu Yulan's mocking tone was calm and indifferent: "I've eaten it all and there's no one who can rival me."

In the morning, I placed the money on the table. Did you see it?" Gu Qinglan rolled her eyes and couldn't be bothered to say anything to him.

"I forgot to tell you. I am currently researching new drugs at Huaiyang Company." His tone was as calm as if he was saying good morning.

"What?" Gu Qinglan was startled, the candy in her mouth became crystal clear.

"It has been one year."

"I! Fuck! You kept this from your brother?" Gu Qinglan grabbed him and shook him vigorously. "Little brat, you don't tell me anything."

"Because I signed a confidentiality agreement, that's why I'm saying it now," Gu Yulan calmly brushed away his hand and pushed her glasses up. "There's no need to be so surprised. Isn't this just a matter of time?"

Gu Qinglan smiled and hugged him, "My little brother has really grown up. Here, have some candy."

Gu Yulan nonchalantly tilted her head and said, "AO/Shou Shou is not a close relative."

Gu Qinglan rubbed him and said, "You little brat!"

Early in the morning, Gu Qinglan arrived at Yan Family's gate a little after 7 o'clock. She had three bowls of noodles and two pieces of deep-fried dough sticks, and she also stuffed two large steamed buns into her pocket. She ate while walking.

The entire old courtyard of the Yan family was filled with a sense of elegance. It had a traditional architectural style, with pavilions nestled on both sides, and abundant graceful trees providing a cool and tranquil atmosphere.

He arrived way too early. The butler received him and said, "Mr. Yan is still having breakfast. Please wait in the living room."

Gu Qinglan's heart was exhilarated by the gust of wind blowing on her face. She enjoyed the magnificent and vivid classical scenery while eating steamed buns, appreciating the combination of elegance and simplicity. After finishing her steamed buns, she then started looking up at the sky, as if expecting a miracle to happen.

When Mr. Yan came out, he saw Gu Qinglan by the winding railing of the water pavilion, leaning out with the upper half of her body to look at the sky. When she tilted her head back, her mouth slightly opened, and the morning sun shone directly on her neck and collar, making her stand there in a daze, oblivious to the world.

Gu Qinglan suddenly stood up straight and said, "Mr. Yan... Good morning."

Mr. Yan asked him, "What are you looking at?"

Gu Qinglan looked at the few white clouds outside again and said, "That one looks like a piece of char siu?"

Mr. Yan glanced at the cloud without any expression.

Gu Qinglan looked up and said, "The one on the left looks so fat, must be a chicken leg."

I heard Mr. Yan's hoarse and slightly dry voice say, "Wipe away your drool."

"Oh..."

Back at the company, everything seemed familiar. During lunchtime, the company had an employee cafeteria. Gu Qinglan took the meal card that Zhong Qi had recharged for him and ordered very modestly, getting two baskets of soup dumplings, a plate of beef chow fun, a pancake roll, and a bowl of rice, leaving several colleagues beside him dumbfounded. Gu Qinglan wanted to say that he was already exercising self-control.

Zhong Qi was sitting in the second-floor restaurant, looking out of the window and witnessing this scene. He thought to himself, "Looks like I'll need to add more money to my meal card."

Mr. Yan also took a glance and said, "You're saying he is a Beta?"

"The identification system database shows it like that," Zhong Qi took a bite of his sandwich, frowned as the beef inside was obviously too salty, "He doesn't look like an Alpha, except for his appetite."

Mr. Yan, unlike Mr. Zhong Qi's elegance, quickly devoured half of a sandwich in his hand with a swift and decisive gulp. This was consistent with his usual style. After wiping his mouth, he looked at Zhong Qi and asked, "Do I need to wait for you?"

Zhong Qi had already grown accustomed to his swift and decisive manner. He took a sip of his red tea and said, "It will be ready soon."

The two of them had always maintained their habits from their college days. They would try to go back together during lunchtime, usually with Mr. Yan waiting for Mr. Zhong. Although it would attract speculation from their female subordinates, both of them being Alphas showed fearless and open-mindedness.