“] Publicly revealing their relationship would only bring others’ concern, causing her more pain. His ex-girlfriends are living examples. He treats women’s love like toilet paper, using it when he wants, then discarding it without hesitation! [Mistress?]” Another nerve burst tragically on the spot, Xia Er Xi’s dark eyes narrowed dangerously, glaring fiercely at Qi Xin Luo, whose logical thinking was abnormal. He was single and had no wife, so why would he voluntarily compromise himself to be his mistress? Couldn’t she be more dignified? “…I never considered you a mistress,” Xia Er Xi growled roughly, his mind in turmoil, barely suppressing the urge to strangle her. But he also hadn’t considered her his girlfriend! Xin Luo silently retorted in her heart, otherwise how would those flirtatious women around him be explained? Not wanting to argue further, Xin Luo lacked the energy to clarify their relationship. “I’m tired, I want to rest,” she softly issued her dismissal. “Xin Luo?” Could a mistress drive someone away? “Our conversation is meaningless,” Xin Luo concluded. Almost bursting with anger, he was inexplicably kicked out despite having no woman’s fragrance, Xia Er Xi glared at the tightly closed door, unable to suppress a low curse. “Shit!” “Xin Luo, what’s wrong?
“What are you spacing out about?” Gao Yizhe handed the file to the absent-minded woman in front of him, leaning down with concern to ask. “Hmm?” Startled by the suddenly enlarged handsome face, Xinluo quickly shook her head. “Sorry, I’ll pay attention.” “Don’t be so restrained,” her attitude once again made him feel helpless, as if they could never cross the gulf between supervisor and subordinate, not even able to be friends. “I’m just asking.” “Sorry.” “…” Their conversations were always this polite and distant, and Gao Yizhe truly felt deeply frustrated. “Xinluo, what time would be convenient for me to pick you up on Saturday night?” Since discussing personal matters didn’t work, discussing work matters should be okay. Kill two birds with one stone. “Saturday?” She momentarily couldn’t react. “The opening gala of Lan Zhenyun’s self-created brand, you haven’t forgotten, have you?” He reminded her gently. “…Yes, Saturday…” Xinluo suddenly remembered there was such an event. It was all because Xia’er had come to pick a fight, causing her to be restless recently, even failing to work properly. What was their relationship? He should know best himself, did he still need to ask her? “What time would be convenient for me to pick you up?” His attitude towards her was always so gentle and patient. Gao Yizhe didn’t mind her forgetfulness; instead, he found her occasional absent-mindedness more endearing. “How about seven in the evening, troubling General Manager Gao.” Taking a light breath, Xinluo secretly warned herself to focus and stop wandering thoughts.
“…Can you stop calling me Director Gao or General Manager Gao and such?” Gao Yizhe suddenly sighed.
“Gao, Gao…” Xinluo was startled, her tongue momentarily stolen by a cat, unable to find words to respond.
“I just want to be friends, just friends with you, that’s all.”
“Director Gao—”
“Don’t feel too much pressure, I just want to be friends with you.”
Lightly patting her shoulder, Gao Yizhe turned and stepped into his private office.
This direct and somewhat forceful approach was indeed unlike his usual style, but if he didn’t take the first step towards friendship, he would never be able to pursue Xinluo!
“…I didn’t expect you to come to my opening reception. I thought you didn’t want to have any connection with me anymore.”
Wearing a gold tight-fitting mermaid evening dress that showcased her hot and proud body curves, Zhen Yun slowly approached Xia’er Xi, holding a champagne glass. Her every gesture was full of charm.
“I think you misunderstood my meaning,” Xia’er Xi smiled kindly, completely different from his previous cold demeanor.
“I’ve said before that our business relationship remains unchanged.”
He was here because of business needs, and that was all.
“…Just like that?” A trace of unwillingness flickered in her eyes. Zhen Yun tried to squeeze out a smile, her hand gripping the glass so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
“Just like that.” His thin li
“Don’t you have even a tiny bit of reluctance towards me?”
“Since the breakup, we have never contacted each other. He is the first person who made her both love and hate him! ‘You are a beautiful and talented girl, but we are just not suitable.’ ‘Suitable… not suitable?’ Zhen Yun repeated in a murmur. She had used this line on countless men, and she naturally understood it was just an excuse. At the time, it seemed perfectly reasonable, but now hearing it directed at herself, it was unbearably harsh. ‘You… I…’ Frowning, Zhen Yun choked on her words. She truly loved him! So much that she didn’t want to let go. This man was flawless in both appearance and family background… If possible, she would do anything to keep him. ‘Is something wrong?’ Xia Er Xi raised an eyebrow, noticing her unnatural expression. ‘I—I—’ She hadn’t yet decided whether to do what she was thinking, because if she did, she would be gambling her thriving career! ‘Er Xi, there you are.’ A young and beautiful woman walked over and hooked her arm into his, having finally found him. ‘I’ve been looking for you everywhere.’ Zhen Yun stared in shock at the young, beautiful woman before her, the words she was about to say completely swallowed back. She recognized her—Shao Wan, the current popular female star. ‘Let me introduce you,’ Xia Er Xi said calmly, as if such a scene was commonplace. ‘Shao Wan, this is tonight’s hostess, Miss Lan Zhen Yun; Zhen Yun, she is my companion, Shao Wan.'”
“Miss Blue, hello,” Upon hearing this, Xiao Wan immediately stepped forward enthusiastically, shaking her hand and completely ignoring her shocked expression. “I’m Xiao Wan, you’re really amazing! I really love your design style.” “…” She suddenly fell silent, and Zhen Yun’s face turned quite ugly. She never expected Xia Er Xi would find a new love so quickly, and one who was younger and more beautiful than her. For her, this was an unbearable insult, like a child whose toy was snatched away, now watching the other party’s show-off. “…The real reason you broke up with me is because of her, isn’t it!” Zhen Yun gritted her teeth and asked angrily. Smiling, Xia Er Xi did not deny it, deliberately wanting Zhen Yun to misunderstand their relationship. “Sorry, excuse me.” He turned and walked away almost rudely, leaving Zhen Yun trembling with anger. Damn it! “You’re so excessive, using me as your shield,” As soon as he left, Xiao Wan turned back and muttered. “I don’t understand your meaning,” Xia Er Xi smiled, like an older brother doting on a younger sister, “Since you insisted on coming, of course you’ll have to pay a corresponding price.” “Never mind,” Playfully sticking out her tongue and making a funny face, Xiao Wan wrinkled her nose, “I can’t argue with you, you profiteer.” “I’m a profiteer?” He frowned but didn’t refute, his attention already drawn to an elegant woman not far ahead. “Xiao Wan, you can look around by yourself, I’m going to find a friend.
」 Picking up the champagne glass from the waiter, he walked slowly like an agile and elegant black panther. 「Miss, would I have the honor of dancing with you? 」 A low and pleasant voice sounded near her ear, and in her eyes was Xia Erxi’s heart-stirring handsome face. 「Can I refuse? 」 Xinluo maintained the same unchanged posture, and without careful observation, one would not be able to detect that she was talking to the exceptionally attractive man beside her. 「I do not want to intervene in your war. 」 Her attitude was cold. 「What war? I don’t see any. 」 Xia Erxi’s thin li
