Chapter 61 Substitute

orcefully turned away from him, angrily shouting, “Lì An, you pervert! You’re taking advantage of me when I’m drunk. Let go of me, let go…”Lì An's attempted kiss failed, leaving him somewhat depressed...Chapter 61: Alternatives

Liyi, in an elegant manner, picked up his brother's call and asked, "Why do you say it like that Is there something wrong with Du Zhijun’s work Almost all of the business related to wind power investment is handled by her. If I don't send her over, won’t you be at a loss" His voice was cold and distant, as if he were just handling official matters.

"I didn't mean that she isn't good at work; it's just because... she looks like..." Lian had no idea what was wrong with him recently, even finding it difficult to say Yan Luoxi’s name out loud.

"You think Du Zhijun looks somewhat like Yan Luoxi," Liyi cut straight to the point.

“Hmm.” Lian sounded both aggrieved and resentful. "Did you deliberately send her near me to provoke me"

“Lian, if you truly let go of the past, who would be able to provoke you” Liyi’s voice turned cold. “For a man, career should come first in life. If you continue to dwell on the past or obsess over Luoxi, then forget about this project and get on a plane back home immediately—continue your carefree and luxurious lifestyle there. Our family can support you anyway.”

Lian was speechless after being reprimanded by his brother and hung up the call in a bad mood. With a gloomy face, he walked out silently, leading Du Zhijun and others to the airport.

Du Zhijun did not mind Lian’s cold attitude because as a secretary for many years, she always kept a smile on her face when facing others. Moreover, this 'other' person was still her boss, an extremely rich diamond boss who captivated everyone with his beauty and wealth.

Liyi breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that his brother didn't call back again.

He admitted that he had deliberately sent Du Zijun to accompany Li An because he knew Yan Luoxi was suffering from depression, and the result of having someone like Shao Junhe around her would be that after Luoxi recovered from her illness, she would become dependent on and fall in love with the kind and handsome Shao Junhe.

Frankly speaking, Li Yi also felt that Shao Junhe was more suitable for Yan Luoxi than Li An.

Shao Junhe's love for Yan Luoxi was completely different from Li An's; his love was pure and true, without any flaws or underhanded schemes. He could give Yan Luoxi a life filled with warmth and happiness like that of ordinary people.

A man who can remain unwavering in his affection for a woman when she loses her mind over another man to the point where she develops depression is truly devoted.

Such an inclusive, considerate, selfless love should touch everyone, including Li Yi. However, while it makes Li Yi feel touched, he also feels ashamed and apprehensive.

Li Yi feels ashamed because he hasn't fulfilled his responsibilities as a big brother to Yan Luoxi, and he is anxious that one day when Li An realizes the error of his ways, he might not have the face to reclaim Yan Luoxi from Shao Junhe.

Li An was his most beloved little brother, and Li Yi didn't want him to suffer too much. Therefore, he decided to take preemptive measures by setting up a decoy in Li An's environment.

After carefully considering all the women around himself and Li An, Li Yi finally chose Du Zijun.

Du Zijun was highly qualified; she graduated from a prestigious university with excellent looks and demeanor. She was smart yet honest, mature without being world-weary. Her parents were both college professors, making her family well-educated, which made them a suitable match for his own household.

The most important thing is that Du Zhijun somewhat resembles Yan Luoxi, which might make it easier for Li An to accept her in the future.

Li An didn't know about his brother's well-intentioned thoughts while he was on an inspection tour abroad. However, during subsequent work assignments, he finally witnessed Du Zhijun's capabilities.

Du Zhijun is exceptionally clever and efficient; her speech is always to the point. No matter who she talks with, she can hit the nail on the head in a few words, making people feel that all issues are easily resolvable.

Moreover, she excels at organizing her time efficiently, her brain functioning like a computer, remembering everything clearly and effortlessly arranging Li An's work and life meticulously so he never feels overwhelmed even when busy.

This woman has another significant advantage: she knows how to handle situations with proper moderation, especially during private interactions with Li An.

Considering Du Zhijun’s position in the Dynasty Empire, she could be considered a female elite; however, her speech never gives off an impression of being sharp or blunt. She also doesn't frequently discuss international situations and economic trends with Li An nor does she boss him around.

When alone with Li An, every word and action of hers is perfectly measured, displaying gentleness without giving the wrong impression of being overly coy or pretentious. Instead, she asks for Li An's opinion in a manner that isn't too familiar yet still courteous.

This type of woman would make an excellent, powerful assistant to keep by his side.

Under Du Zhijun’s guidance, the somewhat out-of-sorts Li An quickly got back into form and took overall charge of the wind power generation investment project. He dedicated himself to studying and learning, seizing every second to work diligently.

Lian An and Du Zhijun, upon returning from abroad, went straight to the Inner Mongolia grasslands where their wind power plant had been initially set up, waiting for them to come over and provide specific operational guidance.

The hardest part is getting started.

For this unfamiliar project, Lian An put in 200% of his effort. He was so busy that he hardly stood still during the day, often staying up until late at night before sleeping, sometimes too tired to move and falling asleep on the sofa in his office.

This evening, after finishing a contract, Du Zhijun stretched her arms and looked at her watch—it was already two o'clock in the morning. She reckoned that she might be the only person left in the building. She tidied up her desk and prepared to go upstairs to Lian An's arranged room for her.

Originally, the company had provided dormitories for employees not far from their office buildings; however, seeing how late Du Zhijun often worked, Lian An was concerned about her safety walking back alone and arranged a room on the upper floor of the building to serve as her accommodation.

When Du Zhijun received this notification from Lian An, she was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that this arrogant and capricious young master could be so thoughtful at times.

From the moment she joined the Dynasty Empire, she had heard many legendary stories about the Li family's troublemaker.

She still vividly remembered the day they first met. At the entrance of the Dynasty Empire, Lian An was leisurely walking while fiddling with his phone until he heard his brother, Li Yi, calling out to him. Then he looked up and gave his brother a slight smile.

That smile seemed to emit dazzling light from his features, momentarily blinding Du Zhijun. At that moment, several female colleagues happened to pass by, two of whom were so engrossed in looking at Lian An that they nearly tripped over the steps.xpressions; as long as the people she cared about cared for her too, that was enough. Yan Luoxi returned Zhou Guangtao a sweet smile in response.Sun Liangliang appeared very reserved and didn’t conver...