Lu Man did not mind it at all. She knew that these people got into the company with solid knowledge and skills. Therefore, it was understandable if they would somehow look down on her and talk about her behind her back.

 But she still thought that she was able to handle the job. Although her educational qualification was not very high, she had high confidence in her ability.

 Lu Man did get a placement in a university in the United States years ago, but it was the year when the Mu family was facing financial difficulties. She had given up the chance and studied at a local university so she could take care of Madam Mu.

 Everything in her past was somehow related to the Mu family. It was impossible for her to erase her memory for good. She could only let time heal everything.

 When it was almost time to get off work, Lu Man received a call from Pei Xiuyuan. She went to the staircase and picked it up.

 “Wait for me at the parking lot, we shall go back together.”

 “No, I’ll go back by bus.” What if she was seen by her colleagues when she waited at the parking lot?

 Pei Xiuyuan knew what she worried about. “You saw it in the morning. I have a private parking lot. No staff is allowed in. Don’t worry.”

 Lu Man thought for a while. In fact, there was nobody. “Alright.”

 “Manman, I’ll leave now.” Li Fen knew Lu Man’s real identity, so she left right away after clocking out.

 “Okay.”

 After Li Fen had left, some colleagues asked Lu Man where she lived, and asked whether she wanted to leave with them.

 “No, I want to familiarize myself with the workplace and leave later,” she replied with a smile.

 “Then we’ll go now.”

 As soon as they turned into another corridor, Lu Man heard what they said.

 “Are you stupid, asking her where she lives? How could she be in the same status as you?”

 Li Fen was the team leader of the finance department and Lu Man came and took over her position as the team leader. Wang Nan who was waiting eagerly for the position was very unhappy. Although she obviously could not say something, she could still talk about it behind Lu Man’s back.

 Lu Man smiled and continued to read the documents in her hand. She left when Pei Xiuyuan called her after everyone had left.

 Pei Xiuyuan helped her to secure the seat belt when she got into the car.

 This man was always so gentle and perfect.

 “How was your first day?”

 “Good.”

 “You do not have to work very hard and care about what other people say.” Pei Xiuyuan knew that nobody would dare to bully her but they would still look at her with prejudice and gossip about her. So it was unavoidable for her to hear some rumors.

 “So you want me to be a lazy employee?”

 “Is there any problem for my wife to be lazy?” Pei Xiuyuan thought it was only natural that his wife could do that. If anyone would dare to say anything, he would destroy him.

 Lu Man could not hold it in and smile widely. His words were full of love and they warmed her heart.

 “I do not want to be a lazy employee, I will work hard!” She would definitely work hard. She was already sorry to get the job through a personal connection, how could she be so shameless and be lazy!

 “So do I need to reward my hardworking employee?” he cocked his eyebrows.

 “It should be me thanking my boss who has offered me this job through a personal connection!” And ended her boring life.

 “How are you going to thank me?” Pei Xiuyuan was already anticipating it.

 “How about I make you some good food?” Lu Man was thinking about making a great dinner for him.

 “But what if I want to eat you?” He approached her. His dark eyes were burning with desire. It had been over a week where he could only hold her and do nothing as they slept! Even a saint might go crazy at this rate!

 He was so close to her she could smell his scent. She could feel the air around grow warmer.

 “Uhm…” She knew that he was being patient with her, and that he needed to take a long, cold shower every morning because of that.

 She understood that she should fulfill her obligations as his wife, but…

 “Alright, dinner it is then.” Pei Xiuyuan sighed helplessly.

 Lu Man felt guilty. “I am sorry. I will get there as soon as possible!”

 “You do not have to force yourself.” He held her hands that were tense reassuringly.

 His hand was warm. As he was stroking her hands, she felt less uneasy.

 He was indeed a nice and gentle person.

 Lu Man thought she must have done good things in her past lives to be able to meet him.

 As she was thinking about it, she even felt sorry for him. She should not be like this anymore! She had to…

 Sacrifice herself!

 1When they got home, Pei Xiuyuan went to the study to take care of some matters after taking a phone call whereas Lu Man went to the kitchen to start making dinner.

 After dinner was prepared, she went to the balcony to get some peonies and arranged them in a vase. She put the vase on the dining table and then took a bottle of wine from the wine rack.

 Then, she went to the bedroom and changed into a slightly sexy V-necked dress.

 After changing, she took a few deep long breaths in front of the mirror.

 Tonight, it was going to be tonight! No more delaying! No more waiting! She had to act decisively!

 The more she waited, the more timid she would become!

 Besides, she had to do it sooner or later!

 Why should she wait and worry about it every day?

 After gathering her wits, she went to the dining room again and waited. Pei Xiuyuan was not there yet.

 The more she waited, the more nervous she was.

 “Perhaps I should drink some wine to calm down.” She poured herself some wine and drank it.

 After drinking a glass of wine, Pei Xiuyuan still had not come out of the study.

 Thinking about what she planned to do when he finally came out, she got even more nervous. So she drank another glass of wine.

 After drinking, she was still very nervous!

 “Why doesn’t the wine work? Is it because of the low alcohol level?” Lu Man muttered. She thought for a while and went to the wine rack again. This time she took a bottle of whisky.

 1“This should work.” She poured herself half a cup and drank it.

 She felt a little tipsy now, and her nervousness disappeared.

 “It works.” She concluded. Fearing that she would get too drunk, she drank only a little.

 Lu Man turned off the lights and lit some scented candles. The combination of the scent of the burning candle and the scent of the peonies filled the room.

 It made her feel dizzy.

 After waiting for some time, Pei Xiuyuan still had not left the study. She could not disturb him dealing with his business, so she waited, holding her cheeks, as she got bored.

 Finally, when Pei Xiuyuan came out of the study, he saw beautiful flowers all around the room and a beautiful woman waiting for him. So he paced forward.

 She had such a nice intention but he had made her wait so long.

 When Lu Man heard the sound of his footsteps, she turned around and smiled. “Done?”

 “Yes.”

 “The food is cold already, I will heat it up.” She stood up as she was talking, but the alcohol hit got to her head and her legs gave way under her.

 Pei Xiuyuan quickly dashed forward and held her in his arms. Noticing an unusual redness in her pale skin, he asked, “Did you drink?”

 “A little?” Lu Man smiled. Her smile was charming when she was drunk.

 His heart skipped a bit as he was looking at her.