After I Confessed to My Boss, He Took Me Seriously

As an overworked corporate drone, Gu Zhiting has endured Xiao Yun's sharp tongue for three years. Now that he's finally received a PhD offer, he's ready to make a run for it.

Before resigning, he decides to put the internet's most popular "How to Make Your Boss Shut Up" guide into practice.

When Xiao Yun launches into another verbal attack on the employees in the conference room, Gu Zhiting suddenly raises his hand. "Boss, you look pretty when you're angry."

The whole room falls silent.

Great, the boss really did shut up.

To get fired and collect his severance pay plus one month's salary, Gu Zhiting tries the same trick again. "Boss, I like you."

Xiao Yun smiles faintly. "I like you too."

Gu Zhiting: ???

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Reader's guide:

Tsundere, poker-faced boss top × corporate drone bottom with a delightfully unhinged state of mind

Theme: Pay attention to mental health in the workplace