It's just that Qi Xi didn't expect that when she and Gu Yan walked into the Competitive Cooperation Office, they would run into Gu Xuehan by themselves.
When the other party saw the two of them, he was also stunned: "Aren't you going to rest for a while?" Gu Xuehan looked at Gu Yan suspiciously, "Didn't you tell me in the morning that you went to the party and ate bad food last night? Come to work so soon gone?"
Gu Xuehan frowned, and looked at Gu Yan's face: "You're blushing like this, didn't you have a fever caused by gastroenteritis?"
Gu Yan coughed, a little unnaturally: "Oh, I'm fine, I think there might be something going on in the institute, so we can't come."
Gu Xuehan still felt a little strange, but she seemed to be rushing out for some meeting or court, and didn't ask any more questions: "The Lawyers Association held the annual meeting of lawyers' professional ethics before, and there will be a general meeting in the clubhouse, let's do it Case study sharing, secondly, to convey the spirit of the Lawyers Association, I just don’t have time, so if you two have nothing to do, go and participate.”
After Gu Xuehan finished speaking, she left, leaving Qi Xi to breathe a sigh of relief.
She and Gu Yan glanced at each other, then quickly looked away, and returned to their seats pretending to be calm.
It's still the same job content, the same office space, and even Gu Yan around him hasn't changed, but Qi Xi just feels that everything has changed.
She became a little distracted, and kept sneaking glances at Gu Yan, but Gu Yan seemed to think the same, because the two people's eyes could always secretly glance at each other, and then quickly moved away like an electric shock.
Qi Xi thought angrily, no wonder so many companies prohibit office romances, with such a confidante Gu Yan beside her, she couldn't work with peace of mind.
Fortunately, there was no work to be busy in the afternoon, and the administration department notified a plenary study meeting not long after.
This kind of study meeting of competition and cooperation can be regarded as a regular habit. Generally, the first part of the agenda is that the partners will take turns to select legal topics in each issue, and conduct exchanges and discussions with trainee lawyers on some difficult or interesting cases; the second part of the agenda It is taking advantage of the general study meeting to convey and reiterate the professional ethics of lawyers, emphasizing how to deal with the communication between the parties. It is a routine to watch the lawyers' professional ethics promotional video of the Lawyers Association.
It was already too late when Qi Xi and Gu Yan entered the conference room, there were only two seats left at the corner of the conference table, they didn't choose, and sat down.
The case discussion meeting will start soon, and the case discussion of the competition and cooperation firm will be a bit like a mock court trial. The plaintiff and the defendant will be selected to conduct mock debates on the facts of the case.
Qi Xi drew lots, and as a result, he and Gu Yan became the plaintiff's attorney against each other.
What needs to be simulated this time is a complicated equity transfer dispute case. There will be two attorneys for the plaintiff and the defendant. partner.
Although the case was complicated, Qi Xi refined the main points and felt that as the plaintiff's lawyer, she had a relatively high probability of "winning the case", but when she was ready to go on stage with confidence, the "defendant" lawyer was more difficult than she thought.
Naturally, it wasn't that female colleague who was difficult to deal with, but Gu Yan.
Almost as long as Qi Xi finds a new way to come up with a new idea, Gu Yan, as the "defendant" lawyer, can use various names to rationalize the fault of the "defendant" cunningly, and question Qi Xi's evidence from all levels. Efficacy, using all means to deny the facts.
The mooting competitions in the Institute have always been for everyone to practice their hands, and secondly, they are an alternative "team building", allowing different colleagues to break up the team to cooperate or compete. Nothing is better than getting to know each other at work It's easy to build trust.
Therefore, this kind of mock debate competition is more friendly, and it has never been so tense as this time. Qi Xi's partner quickly nodded with a smile, and Gu Yan's female partner stopped chasing her, but neither Qi Xi nor Gu Yan stopped there.
Although she also knew that it was just a practice match, seeing Gu Yan's serious expression, Qi Xi's stubbornness of not admitting defeat was also aroused. The fact that Gu Yan is her boyfriend, once she entered the identity of the plaintiff and the defendant's agent, Qi Xi only had to fight Gu Yan to the death in his mind, and Gu Yan obviously did the same, without any concessions, There is quite an aura of winning the "court trial" even if you lose your girlfriend.
In a friendly match, at the end Qi Xi and Gu Yan played the aura of bloody hatred, so that the mock court trial, which was scheduled to end soon, was extended for a full half an hour, and the winner had not yet been decided. Qi Xi It was a tie with Gu Yan, and the female colleague from the HR department who hosted the meeting stopped it because of time issues—
"The two of you don't want to have fun, so find a time to discuss in private after the meeting." The female colleague from the personnel department glanced at Qi Xi and Gu Yan, "Time is limited, let's move on to the next agenda first."
Although it was still unclear who won the lawsuit, it really shouldn't take up the group's time to continue the debate. Qi Xi didn't say anything, nodded and walked off the stage, and Gu Yan did the same.
After the lawyer's professional ethics promotional video was put up in the conference room, Qi Xi opened the door and went to the bathroom. It turned out that by a coincidence, he bumped into a female colleague from the HR department. When she saw Qi Xi, she was also taken aback. Before washing hands, it is natural to have a polite chat.
Qi Xi chatted with the other party about a comic that was being serialized, and found out that they were fellow lovers, so they chatted with each other instantly.
"By the way, Qi Xi, do you have a bad relationship with Gu Yan?" Before leaving, the female colleague from the personnel department finally seemed to be unable to bear it, "It stands to reason that you are a team, and the relationship should be good. , but you were so tense just now, it seems that the relationship is really tense."
The other party looked at Qi Xi with some concern: "You are now in Lawyer Gu's team, and Gu Yan is the younger brother of Lawyer Gu. Is there any conflict with Gu Yan in the distribution of case sources? Lawyer Gu is partial to Gu Yan Did something happen? If you really don't get along well with Gu Yan, you can also report to the boss of our personnel department to see if you can be transferred to another team... "
Qi Xi was stunned for a moment, and since she just laughed a little, she explained: "No, I am very happy in Gu Lawyer's team, and I get along well with Gu Yan, and Gu Lawyer has never shown favoritism." She clarified, "It's just that Gu Yan and I may be a little more serious."
Although she was still a little suspicious, the female colleague from the personnel department still nodded: "That's good. Anyway, if you have any questions about the personnel of your colleagues and superiors at work, you can contact us one-line at any time."
Qi Xi thanked the other party sincerely, and then returned to the conference room.
At this time, the promotional video was still playing in the conference room, and Gu Yan was sitting upright, as if listening carefully.
During the debate just now, apart from the necessary eye contact, Gu Yan showed Qi Xi a very serious and serious attitude throughout the whole process, and probably even to avoid suspicion, he showed Qi Xi a more inhumane attitude than usual. It's as cold as ice, and it's the same now, so it's no wonder that the female colleagues in the HR department misunderstood just now.
Qi Xi couldn't hold back, she picked up her phone and sent Gu Yan a WeChat message.
"You are so fierce."
Qi Xi thought for a while, then sneaked a glance at Gu Yan who was watching the promotional video without squinting, and continued typing: "This is the way to kill all girlfriends."
"I thought you would let me."
"You're so fierce, the sister from the personnel department thought that you and I have a tense relationship."
"And why don't you look at me during the debate!"
…
Qi Xi didn't really want Gu Yan to release the water. In her heart, she felt that it would be fun if Gu Yan and herself played their true level and had a good discussion. It's just that it was Qi Xi's decision not to make it public and low-key in the law firm, but she really saw Now that Gu Yan is acting as if he stays out of the matter and has nothing to do with him, Qi Xi feels sour again in his heart. The rules are set by myself, but I was the first to take the lead in disliking Gu Yan for fouling.
Qi Xi didn't want to blame Gu Yan or really get any favoritism by virtue of his girlfriend's status, but...
I just want Gu Yan to coax himself.
Although it's just a few messages, no one will notice, but sitting with Gu Yan in a conference room where many colleagues are present, it feels very strange, kind of... the excitement of having an affair
Because of this inappropriate association, Qi Xi felt his face burn up instantly.
And because of frequent WeChat reminders, Gu Yan finally unlocked the phone with a slight frown.
Qi Xi thought that Gu Yan would look at him immediately after seeing it, or reply immediately.
As a result, after the man finished reading, he put the phone back in a serious manner, not only did not look at Qi Xi, but also did not reply.
?
Qi Xi was a little puzzled.
Logically speaking, I and Gu Yan should still be in love, why is this man like this? I am in front of him, and I don't even look at him or pay attention to him.
The promotional video in the meeting room was just showing that lawyers should not take benefits from their clients. This is a commonplace routine education. Qi Xi looked around, and the rest of the colleagues in the meeting room were indeed a little drowsy or distracted Or looking at their mobile phones, or even secretly changing the contract...
In this case…
Qi Xi's heart was pounding, and she knew it was best not to, but she couldn't help it. There are two villains living in my heart, the rational and the impulsive, and the impulsive and bad one has the upper hand.
By coincidence, Qi Xi quietly leaned towards Gu Yan, and then, under the cover of the conference table, her leg gently approached Gu Yan's, and rubbed Gu Yan's leg jerky and deliberately under the conference table. .
Qi Xi has seen it in many film and television dramas, and bad women usually seduce men like this.
Probably the trick is really effective, Gu Yan finally looked at her this time, but unfortunately he didn't give her the kind of tacit and ambiguous glance at her in the film and television drama, this man just glanced at Qi Xi expressionlessly, Then he continued to stare at the promotional video screen without looking sideways, then avoided Qi Xi's feet, and turned his body to the other side.
"..."
Qi Xi was speechless.
What's so good about this crap promotional film? I watch it in a different way every year. With Gu Yan's memory, I'm afraid he can recite the lines backwards. Everyone watched the film in a process. In the end, Gu Yan really liked it. up!
Qi Xi felt a little lost and frustrated. Didn't it all be written in the novel? When I first fell in love, looking at the other party was like an electric shock, but when it came to me... Is it because I am too unattractive...
The feeling of being together just now was a little unreal, but now because of Gu Yan's attitude, Qi Xi actually became a little worried about gains and losses.
She also tried her best to concentrate on listening to the promotional video, but she was still angry and aggrieved, probably in a daze. When she picked up the phone and wanted to put it away, the phone slipped out of her hand and rolled away. fell to the bottom of the conference table.
Qi Xi didn't think about anything, and subconsciously bent down to pick it up. At the same time, Gu Yan also got up from the chair and squatted down, as if he wanted to help Qi Xi pick it up. Qi Xi picked up the phone first, and Gu Yan slowly picked it up. With one shot, he pressed Qi Xi's hand that picked up the phone.
When Qi Xi got the phone, he subconsciously stood up, but Gu Yan held down that hand.
Qi Xi was a little tired from maintaining such a stooped posture, just as he was about to speak, his lips opened and closed slightly, and a warm touch came from his mouth.
Gu Yan kissed her.
The conference table in this conference room has a front baffle, and Gu Yan is half squatting, Qi Xi is bending over, and the two are sitting in the corner with no one else at the back. The height of the conference table blocks the sight of the outside world. It covered the figures of the two people.
Gu Yan pulled Qi Xi off the chair and pulled her under the conference table together. Then he held Qi Xi's neck, gently but forcefully pressed her face down to his lips .
Under the conference table where no one could see, Gu Yan kissed Qi Xi again.
There are so many colleagues in the meeting room, but Gu Yan is quite unscrupulous in getting close. Qi Xi feels possessive, strong and aggressive, and she feels like a city that is powerless to resist being captured by Gu Yan and executed on the spot.
Because of nervousness and fear of being discovered, Qi Xi's heartbeat was ridiculously fast, the excitement and sweetness of being kissed by Gu Yan mixed with the fear of being sneaky and afraid of being caught, making this first kiss with Gu Yan become embarrassing Hasty but so memorable that every detail is unforgettable.
Because of Gu Yan, the entire conference room seemed to have become two worlds.
What is bright is the world where lawyers' professional ethics are preached, which can be seen and heard by everyone.
And in the dark and obscure underground world, two people who were mistaken by the personnel department for a feud were kissing wantonly.
In fact, it wasn't a long kiss, Gu Yan quickly let go of Qi Xi, pressed her forehead, and warned in a hoarse and low voice: "Don't mess around."
Then the man put the phone back into Qi Xi's hand, got up again as if nothing had happened, and sat back on the seat, leaving Qi Xi to slowly straighten up with some weakness in his hands and feet.
It was as if an atomic bomb had been dropped on Qi Xi's mind. At this moment, it was full of aftereffects after the explosion, and her whole brain was buzzing. It took a long, long time before she seemed to be able to regain her five senses.
Gu Yan's words "Don't mess around" seemed to be still echoing in her ears.
What nonsense, Qi Xi's whole body felt like he was going to be steaming hot, obviously it wasn't him making a fool of himself, it was Gu Yan making a fool of himself.
This is a competing meeting room!
Because of embarrassment and a little bit of embarrassment, Qi Xi took out her mobile phone again. She wanted to question Gu Yan. What does this mean? She ignored her just now, and ended up sneaking under the conference table. This was Qi Xi's first kiss Ah, the first kiss was done so unexpectedly.
It's just that Qi Xi had just unlocked the phone, and before he had time to send a message, he found that Gu Yan had replied to her question just now—
"Fool, after seeing you, I can't hide the fact that I like you."
"Because I like you so much, I find it difficult to pretend to be an ordinary colleague with you. As long as I look at you, as long as I talk to you, I can't help it, so I can only overcorrect and pretend to be cold."
"Stop messing around, stay away from me first. I don't have as much self-control as you think."
…
Qi Xi glanced at Gu Yan, and at this moment, the man's body was tilted to the other side again, as if to keep away from Qi Xi for practice, with a serious expression on his face, as if the person who just pulled Qi Xi under the table to kiss was not he.
Qi Xi found it difficult to describe her emotions at the moment, her heart seemed to be divided into two halves, one half was the rapid beating heartbeat and nervousness, and the other half was the sense of stability and certainty that gradually became reassuring and gentle.
Gu Yan likes her.
And she really likes Gu Yan very much.