Wearing a blue-black women's casual denim pants and silver-gray heels, she walks with a graceful stride, exuding a refined, feminine charm. But that's not all—what truly stands out is her face. Her eyes are bright and clear as lake water, her nose delicate and endearing, her lips gently tinted with a soft lipstick, appearing moist and fresh. Her teeth are straight and white, her features clean and elegant, with a perfect oval face. Altogether, she is an undeniable beauty. Who is this beauty? Both Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong were stunned—they realized it was none other than the company's popular manager, Xie Ningbing! Wow! Xie Ningbing's appearance today is completely different from her usual corporate image—so striking that they almost couldn't recognize her! Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong were amazed at her beauty. "Gao Liang, Liu Qingsong," Xie Ningbing smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling with delight, "can you guess why I invited you today?" "I'm a new hire who hasn't made any real contributions—on the contrary, I've created a whole bunch of trouble for the company. How could I possibly deserve Shie's invitation?" Liu Qingsong is a straightforward person, and even in this setting, he sticks to the truth. Listening to Liu Qingsong's words, the beautiful manager sensed that he truly was a reliable and down-to-earth individual. "Is there something that's truly exciting for us?" Gao Liang watched Shie Ningbing's cheerful smile and wondered. "Shie Ningbing," Gao Liang called out her name directly—since this wasn't a formal company setting, and Liu Qingsong was one of his own people, he felt free to do so. Liu Qingsong didn't mind at all; in fact, he was delighted. This simple address implied that Zhang and the powerful female manager shared a friendly relationship—though not necessarily a romantic one. As long as they were friends, things became much easier. After all, "relying on friends" isn't just a saying—it's true. Could you share what's truly made us all happy? "Highlighted opened right away, straight to the point." "Look! This is the product procurement contract we just signed. Please both take a look!" Xie Ningbing pulled out a document from her small handbag and handed it to Gao Liang, who then stood up with Liu Qingsong. It was a contract for the procurement of automotive computer monitoring equipment—a major order totaling 100 units, valued at 5 million yuan, with Ningyuan City People's Bank as the buyer. Wow! What a great deal! Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong were thrilled. Their excitement spread joy throughout the room, making even the beautiful manager Xie Ningbing feel genuinely happy. "Xiao Long, Liu Qingsong, thank you so much!" Xie Ningbing said in a warm, melodic tone, which made Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong feel absolutely at ease. Her voice was simply so pleasant—listening to her felt like sipping honey, sweet and soothing. Hao-light and Liu Qingsong remained silent, simply listening, listening—because being a listener, especially a listener to a beautiful woman speaking, is actually a pleasure. The beautiful manager continued speaking: "Xiaolong's recent performance has been outstanding. He has successfully completed all the tasks assigned by the company, providing valuable technical support for our development. He has maintained key clients exceptionally well, particularly the People's Bank of China in Ningyuan City, where he delivered a truly impressive performance—demonstrating strong capabilities at a critical moment and earning the trust of the bank's general manager. As a result of this success, the bank, taking advantage of its department's upgrade of cash transport vehicle monitoring systems, has replaced all its cash transport vehicle monitoring equipment in its branch offices with our products. This initiative stems directly from Gao Liang's excellent customer service and technical support work in the Sales and Technology Department, which clearly highlights his outstanding abilities. Liu Qingsong has also performed well recently, with only minor issues—none as significant as the one we experienced last time—and I have received several calls from customers expressing their appreciation for our technical support and service." This shows that Liu Qingsong has become thoroughly comfortable in his role. Therefore, as the company manager, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to both of you for your contributions during this period, and also extend my sincere thanks to Xiaolong for having recruited and cultivated a truly valuable talent for our company! As soon as these words were finished, the dishes on the dining table were neatly arranged by the server. Xie Ningbing personally poured a full glass of premium wine for Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong, while herself taking tea as a toast. "To our company's continuous growth! Let's raise our glasses!" Xie Ningbing warmly invited Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong. "To our company's growth! Let's toast first!" Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong responded in unison. The three of them were immersed in joyful camaraderie. That evening, both Gao Liang and Liu Qingsong were completely drunk, though they had been pretending to be sober in front of Xie Ningbing. By the time they reached their homes in Guiyuan Community, they were thoroughly overcome by the wine. They checked into Liu Qingsong's place for the night, though the apartment was modest—similar in size to Gao Liang's, with one bedroom and a small kitchenette. Still, the two friends were very close, lying together on a big bed, relaxed and happy. "Man! I can tell our Xie manager has a special interest in you. I'm starting to feel like you two are really close!" Liu Qingsong said, still half-drunk, keeping the conversation going. "It's just a work relationship so far—we haven't reached the point of a romantic connection yet," Gao Liang sighed, a bit disappointed. "Man, Xie manager is one of the rare beauties around! You really need to make a move—don't let me down like I'm still single!" Liu Qingsong, full of wine, pushed Gao Liang on. "I've been so busy with work lately that I barely have time to catch my breath—how could I possibly pursue our beautiful manager?" Gao Liang replied. "Zhang, I'm not saying this to be critical—your work has been outstanding lately, yet you still haven't even met a girlfriend. That's just not balanced at all! As your brother, I'm genuinely worried about you!" Liu Qingsong spoke with a tipsy air, completely at ease. "What should I do?" High Guang seemed less decisive on this matter than he was in his professional life. "Go after our beautiful manager! I'm fully supporting you!" Liu Qingsong rallied him up. "But what if she's already with someone?" High Guang hesitated. "Bro, does it matter if she's already with someone? If you truly like her, just go for it—be bold and show off the courage and confidence you've demonstrated at work. I'm confident you'll succeed! Keep pushing, Guang!" Liu Qingsong gave him a solid punch to boost his morale. Do I really like her? High Guang suddenly fell silent. Yes, I do. It's undeniable. If I didn't, then that would be a lie. Since the very first day he joined the company, though he was initially focused on securing a job, Xie Ningbing's beautiful and dignified image has always remained vivid in his mind. She is not only externally striking but also possesses a refined inner grace. He particularly admires her composed presence—calm and authoritative—where even a simple expression, a glance, or a subtle frown can capture a man's attention. Her unique and noble charm captivates all men, including himself. While he may appear technically proficient and outstanding in his work, this is merely superficial. In truth, his core essence has been shaped by this fortunate mentor who recognizes and values him, and he deeply appreciates this accomplished female manager. Therefore, to earn her approval and admiration, he must fully tap into his potential and perform with dedication—just to win her a smile or a single word of praise, isn't it? The very first time he stepped in to assist her with maintaining the office computers, he found himself involuntarily drawn to the full, inviting contours of her chest—her two majestic "virgin peaks." Seeing this stunning woman, I feel a surge of energy and motivation. At New Sky Company, I used to feel uncertain about overcoming challenges, but thanks to Shě Níngbīng—this remarkable woman who not only accompanies me but also agrees to be a work colleague and partner in our journey—I find endless drive. I’ve transformed from a timid man into a courageous warrior, actively engaging in the battle, all because of her presence. Without Shě Níngbīng, I wouldn’t have achieved such excellence in my work. Moreover, Shě Níngbīng is different from ordinary girls. Within the company, she is a respected and admired female manager; outside, such as when she invites us to dinner after work today, her elegant appearance and radiant charm leave everyone in awe—what a vibrant, stylish young woman! She’s truly appealing to men. If I were to claim I didn’t like her, that would be self-deception, pretending to be someone I’m not. To become a romantic partner with such a distinguished female manager would be a dream come true. Liu Qingsong is absolutely right—when you've got a girl you're really interested in, you should just go for it. If you keep hesitating and missing the moment, you'll regret it later. So it's time to take action!... Gao Liang has been so busy with work that he often uses the company's "Technical Support" QQ to communicate with clients. His original "Laughing at the Sky" QQ, however, hasn't been logged in for a long time. One day, he suddenly remembered something and logged into that QQ. As soon as he opened it, a notification popped up: "Shui Ning Cheng Bing" has agreed to add you as a friend! Wow! Shui Ning Cheng Bing has accepted my friend request! I'll chat with her online. After all, she doesn't know who I am—so I'm just going to chat casually. But then, when I'm about to start, I notice that "Shui Ning Cheng Bing" is either offline or in invisible mode. Ah well! She must be a very busy person—she's constantly handling a pile of tasks at the office every day. How could she possibly find time to chat with me? Highlight was a bit disappointed. He casually opened Qingcong's QQ space—turns out, he didn't know it was so wonderful until he saw it! What a treasure trove! What exactly did Highlight discover? It's a secret—keep reading to find out. One evening, after everyone had left the office, Liu Qingsong had to leave early due to an urgent matter. Highlight, busy with technical issues, stayed late. When he finally finished his work, he passed by Room 901 and noticed that Xie Ningbing's office was still lit. It's that late, and she hasn't left yet! Highlight walked in and saw Xie Ningbing's fresh, youthful face, diligently reviewing a stack of files on her desk. "Ms. Xie!" Highlight knew that at this point, only he and Xie Ningbing remained at the office, and that they were colleagues who often worked together. So he used the name Xie loved to greet her. "Work never seems to end—aren't you ready to take a break?" Highlight smiled. "There's simply too much on my plate today! If I wait until tomorrow, I'll be swamped!" When working, Xie Ningbing was always deeply engaged. "How can this be acceptable?" Gao Liang watched his beautiful manager growing increasingly worn out from all the company matters lately and felt genuinely concerned—after all, as a friend, he didn't want to see her like this. Besides, Xie Ningbing was such a stunning woman; if she kept pushing herself like this, she'd surely end up exhausted! "Miss Xie! If you're going to keep up this pace, I'm genuinely worried about your health as a colleague. Not to mention, don't you think your stomach might start complaining?" Gao Liang truly cared about his beautiful friend. After a moment's thought, Xie Ningbing paused her never-ending tasks, stretched lazily, and looked slightly tired, saying, "Xiaolong, you just mentioned my stomach—and now I feel genuinely hungry! I only had a small portion of lunch." "Miss Xie! Today I'm hosting—would you be so kind as to join me?" "Highlight gave Xie Ningbing a bright, warm smile." "Where shall we go for dinner?" Xie Ningbing asked. "It's whoever invites me that decides! Miss, just follow me!" Highlight was genuinely enthusiastic about this beautiful friend of his. "Alright! I won't be shy at all!" Xie Ningbing certainly wasn't being polite—any sign of politeness would have made her lose her friendliness. High and Low drove to the Hai Tian Hotel, located near the company. It was a hotel they had visited a few days ago—Xie Ningbing was very familiar with it, as many important company celebrations and banquets had been held there, including one she had recently hosted for Highlight and Liu Qingsong. This time, however, it was Highlight who had invited her here for dinner—being separately invited by a man for a meal was something entirely new for Xie Ningbing. But this time, the dinner was different from last time. High Light did not lead the lady to the same cozy corner booth as before. Instead, he simply held Shě Níngbīng's hand and said, "Let's go to the second floor banquet hall! It's more crowded and lively, and the dining atmosphere is much better!" He naturally held her delicate hand, and it was quite difficult to free himself from her grasp. Shě Níngbīng blushed, yet couldn't help but follow him into the elevator and up to the second floor banquet hall. At this moment, the male server greeted them with a warm smile, saying, "Good afternoon, gentlemen and madam, may I ask what would you like to order?" "Madam first!" Huang Liang politely yielded, passing the initiative to Xie Ningbing. "Whatever you'd like!" Xie Ningbing only cared about having her food served quickly—she didn't particularly care what it was. At this point, her only goal was to be full. "Here, there's no such thing as 'whatever'—then I'll make a choice!" Huang Liang glanced at Xie Ningbing's delicate features, with a touch of mystery, took the menu from the server, and simply pointed at the dishes without speaking. The server, being diligent, quickly jotted down the selections on his notepad. After finishing his notes, the server was about to leave, but Huang Liang whispered a few words to him—seeming to indicate he still wanted to add something—while Xie Ningbing, standing a little distance away, couldn't hear what they were saying. Eventually, both the male and female servers became busy, carrying plates, lifting bowls, and soon the table was filled with a generous array of dishes! Xie Ningbing knew she was starting to feel overwhelmed, so she gracefully extended a gesture of invitation—elegant and refined, truly gentlemanly. This made the beautiful woman very happy. Now, her full attention had shifted entirely to the spread of dishes before them. She was eating the side dishes beside her—ah, it was scallion-fried eggs, which was one of her favorites. During her hospital stay, Gao Liang had also ordered this dish. When I asked him why he knew I liked it, he simply said it was a secret he couldn’t share. Today, he had ordered it again—clearly, he always remembers what I enjoy. How thoughtful Gao Liang really is! How could she not be delighted to eat her favorite dishes? Gao Liang himself seemed to be barely touching the food—he was gently rotating the large dining table. As for Xie Ningbing, being hungry, she was constantly picking up dishes with her chopsticks. What was the next course? She would find out soon. At the moment, she was so hungry that she hadn’t even noticed the appearance of the dishes, simply picking up her chopsticks and eating. When it reached her mouth, she felt as though she had tasted this dish before—oh! It was the flavor of shrimp, so delicious! Exactly the dish she loved most! Xie Ningbing watched the dish and suddenly understood: it was precisely the dish she had longed for for many days—the *tai cai with shrimp*—a dish she hadn’t eaten in a long time. She remembered the last time she had had it, when her parents had left the country, at a hotel near their home, specially ordered for her. How did this high-lighter know she loved this dish so much? Xie Ningbing was amazed. With a sudden realization, she paused her spoon, turned around the large dining table, and carefully examined each dish, trying to figure out which ones the high-lighter had selected. It wasn't until I saw it that I realized how astonishing it was—twenty-one courses, each one a masterpiece, all dishes I truly loved: aside from scrambled eggs with scallions and water spinach with shrimp, there were steamed Ge River fish, white honey-glazed abalone, beef tendon stew, colorful shrimp paste, sesame oil-treated stone fish scales, Fuzhou tofu stew, Minnan beef tripe soup, jade pea shoots, yuzhu pork heart, eight-season hot pot, and crystal trotter with fragrant pork belly… The variety was overwhelming, and I was completely taken aback. How could he have managed to include all my favorite dishes without me even telling him? That was truly surprising. As she stared at Gao Liang with a look of both wonder and bewilderment, Gao Liang pretended not to notice, merely smiled and said, "Miss Xie, if you like them, please don't hesitate—have some!" "Then you should too! Let's share this meal together!" said Miss Xie, beaming with happiness. And so, Miss Xie enjoyed a delightful dinner with Gao Liang. Her smile was radiant, as every dish on the table was among her favorites—whatever she wanted, she could find it, and whenever she felt like eating, she could simply enjoy it. Such delightful cuisine deserved to be savored without missing the chance. Thus, Miss Xie, who had been reserved earlier, now felt completely at ease under the warm companionship of Gaoliang and the generous hospitality. This was a first for her. In the past, when dining on boxed lunches at the office, the meals were often unremarkable—she merely went through the motions, barely managing to eat a few bites when truly hungry. Now, however, the exquisite dishes were laid out before her, someone was there to accompany her, and the setting was a magnificent banquet hall—offering an exceptional dining experience.