“Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da…”
The sky outside was dark and overcast.
Raindrops fell on the glass one by one, making a crisp sound.
Soon, the rain beca more intense.
Xu Xiuwen was awakened by the sound of rain outside.
He lay in bed, slowly opening his eyes.
Looking at the dim sky outside, he shook off his drowsiness and got up.
He ca out of his room.
Ning Wanqiu was already up.
She was standing at the bathroom sink, brushing her teeth.
Just out of bed, Ning Wanqiu was still in her nightgown.
When Xu Xiuwen saw Ning Wanqiu, his eyes widened, and he stood there, stunned.
Ning Wanqiu was wearing a short black lace-trimd nightdress.
The large V-neck design revealed a significant portion of her white skin on her chest.
This hint of exposure was even more eye-catching than if everything was exposed.
The nightdress was just the right length, with the hem falling just to her thighs.
Her long, fair legs were completely exposed, incredibly alluring.
Ning Wanqiu looked extrely sexy and seductive at this mont.
Xu Xiuwen was completely captivated.
Ning Wanqiu had long been accustod to waking up and coming out in her nightdress, as her son was often not ho.
Today was no different.
She had forgotten that her son had co ho last night and instinctively ca out in her nightdress after waking up.
While brushing her teeth, she suddenly saw Xu Xiuwen in the mirror behind her.
Realizing her son had seen her like this, Ning Wanqiu froze.
They both stood still for a mont.
Xu Xiuwen was the first to recover.
He hurriedly looked away and said, “I… I’m thirsty, I’ll go get so water.”
Xu Xiuwen walked to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water.
He tried to calm his mind and forget the scene he had just witnessed.
Ning Wanqiu quickly returned to her room and changed her clothes before coming out again.
During breakfast, the mother and son sat facing each other, not ntioning what had happened earlier.
There was a faintly awkward atmosphere despite the calm.
After breakfast, Ning Wanqiu left in a hurry, as if there were so fierce beasts in the house.
Xu Xiuwen didn’t stay either.
He drove to Guangming Distillery.
Upon arriving, he headed straight to his office.
Xu Qian had been waiting there for so ti.
These days, Xu Qian mostly served as Xu Xiuwen’s secretary, conveying many of his decisions and instructions.
Xu Xiuwen placed his umbrella on the ground by the door and asked Xu Qian, “How is the recruitnt going?”
Xu Qian replied, “The venue is set up, and the personnel are arranged. The interviews start today.”
Xu Xiuwen said, “Good, thank you for your hard work.”
Xu Qian asked, “Mr. Xu, aren’t you participating in the interviews?”
Xu Xiuwen said, “There’s no need for to be involved in such matters. You can represent .”
Xu Qian nodded, “Okay.”
Xu Xiuwen added, “I’m having lunch with Zhao Yatong today. Do you want to join us?”
Xu Qian was montarily surprised and then asked in astonishnt, “Mr. Xu, you’re inviting Sister Yatong to lunch?”
Xu Xiuwen nodded.
Xu Qian imdiately said, “I want to co. It’s a rare opportunity to eat Mr. Xu. I can’t miss it.”
Xu Xiuwen smiled, “Did I offend you sohow?”
Xu Qian shook her head, “No.”
Xu Xiuwen said, “Then why do you want to ‘eat ’?”
Xu Qian stuck out her tongue and said, “I misspoke. I an I want to eat the al you’re treating us to.”
Xu Xiuwen chuckled, “Alright, you can go now.”
Xu Qian nodded and left.
After she left, Xu Xiuwen stood up and walked to the window.
He stood by the window, looking outside.
His office was on the top floor of Guangming Distillery’s office building, offering an excellent view.
Standing there, he could almost see the entire distillery.
Guangming Distillery wasn’t the starting point of his career, but it was definitely a significant part of it.
This will be the cornerstone of his rise.
Although it was clearly dark and rainy outside, Xu Xiuwen was in an excellent mood, full of ambition.
Now that the distillery was on track, there were fewer things requiring Xu Xiuwen’s attention.
He only needed to make occasional decisions and sign docunts.
The morning passed quickly.
When it was ti for the midday break, Xu Qian knocked on Xu Xiuwen’s door.
With her was Zhao Yatong.
Xu Xiuwen looked up and saw the two won, smiled, and said, “It’s lunchti, right? I’ll treat you to lunch. Where do you want to eat?”
Xu Qian and Zhao Yatong started discussing animatedly about where to go.
But after a long discussion, they still hadn’t decided.
Xu Xiuwen said, “Stop arguing. I know a place with good food.”
Xu Qian and Zhao Yatong stopped and looked at Xu Xiuwen in confusion.
Xu Xiuwen asked, “Do you want to go to the place I ntioned?”
Xu Qian asked, “Mr. Xu, which place are you talking about?”
Xu Xiuwen ntioned the na of a restaurant.
Xu Qian was unfamiliar with it.
Zhao Yatong was first taken aback, then chuckled, “Mr. Xu, isn’t that the restaurant on the next street from our hotel?”
Xu Xiuwen nodded in acknowledgnt.
Zhao Yatong couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Xu, you chose that place not because of the good food but because it’s close, right?”
Xu Xiuwen didn’t argue, “Isn’t closer better?”
Zhao Yatong rolled her eyes, her beautiful face looking very charming.
Xu Qian finally understood and smiled slightly.
Since they had decided on that restaurant, the three of them set off.
Xu Xiuwen drove the two won to the restaurant.
The restaurant was quite busy, with many custors having lunch, making the hall a bit noisy.
Xu Xiuwen requested a private room.
When it ca ti to order, Xu Xiuwen handed the nu to the two won.
Zhao Yatong took the nu and started ordering without hesitation.
Xu Qian asked, “Mr. Xu, is there anything you’d like to eat?”
Xu Xiuwen waved his hand, “It’s okay. I have general tastes. Just order what you like.”
The two won whispered and discussed for a while before finally finishing their order.
Working together at Guangming Distillery for many days had brought the three of them closer.
Xu Xiuwen and Zhao Yatong had the added connection of being forr schoolmates, which gave them even more to talk about.
The three of them had a pleasant chat during the al.
After the al, the three of them walked out of the restaurant together.
At the counter, Xu Xiuwen settled the bill.
The al cost 300 yuan in total, averaging just over 100 yuan per person—not particularly cheap, but not expensive either. The important thing was that they had enjoyed it.
Zhao Yatong and Xu Qian said in unison, “Thank you, Mr. Xu, for the treat.”
Xu Xiuwen waved his hand.
At the restaurant entrance, Xu Xiuwen turned and asked, “Xu Qian, are you going ho later? I can give you a ride.”
Xu Qian shook her head, “No, I’ll stay in Sister Yatong’s room for a while.”
“Alright, let’s go.”
It was still raining outside.
Xu Xiuwen opened his umbrella, and the two won shared another umbrella.
After getting into the car, Xu Xiuwen drove the two won back to the hotel.
He parked the car on the road in front of the hotel.
The three of them walked into the hotel together.
They had just walked through the hotel entrance.
Xu Xiuwen suddenly saw a girl.
The girl was wearing a pink shirt with a pink-gray vest over it.
Her lower body was clad in a short black and gray plaid skirt.
The skirt was very short, covering only half of her thighs, leaving the rest exposed to the air.
Her calves were wrapped in black over-the-knee socks, paired with white shoes that had pink laces, matching her top.
The girl had her hair styled in a princess cut with a pink butterfly hair clip on top.
She had a small white bag slung over her shoulder, making her look very youthful, both cute and pure, hard to look away from at first glance.
Even though it was just her back, Xu Xiuwen imdiately recognized the girl.
“Xiao Youran!” Xu Xiuwen suddenly called out.
The girl had been standing by the window, talking to the hotel owner.
She turned around upon hearing her na.
“Xiao Xu!” The girl, indeed Xiao Youran, exclaid in surprise upon seeing Xu Xiuwen.
In the next mont, a sweet fragrance filled the air as she approached Xu Xiuwen, her face flushed with excitent.
“Xiao Xu~” Xiao Youran softly called again.
Xu Xiuwen asked, “Why are you here?”
Xiao Youran smiled and explained, “I ca to find you.”
Xu Xiuwen frowned and said, “Stop ssing around. Why are you here? Go back to school.”
Xiao Youran’s joyful expression vanished at Xu Xiuwen’s words.
She bit her lip and asked, “Don’t you want to see ?”
Xu Xiuwen replied, “That’s not what I an. You should go back to school.”
Xiao Youran’s face tightened, her lips turning pale, her eyes filled with disappointnt. “You don’t want to see , do you?”
She then noticed the two won next to Xu Xiuwen.
Pointing at them, Xiao Youran asked, “Is it because of them that you don’t want to see ?”
Xu Xiuwen responded, “What nonsense are you talking about?”
Xiao Youran suddenly started crying.
Xu Xiuwen was stunned.
Next to him, Zhao Yatong and Xu Qian also recognized Xiao Youran.
Both won were very surprised by Xiao Youran’s appearance and even more so by her words, leaving them in a state of shock.
Because of the commotion, the hotel owner and so passing guests looked over.
Xu Xiuwen didn’t want to beco the center of attention.
He sighed and grabbed Xiao Youran’s hand, saying, “Co back to the room with ,” before she could refuse.
He then led her toward the room, with Zhao Yatong and Xu Qian following.
Xu Xiuwen’s and Zhao Yatong’s rooms were adjacent.
Xu Xiuwen took out his key to unlock the door while Zhao Yatong did the sa.
Xu Xiuwen said to Zhao Yatong, “I might not go to the factory this afternoon. You don’t have to wait for .”
“Okay, Mr. Xu,” they both replied.
Xu Xiuwen nodded, opened the door, and pulled Xiao Youran inside.
Once inside, Xu Xiuwen imdiately turned around and closed the door.
Turning back, he saw Xiao Youran still standing there, silently crying.
Xu Xiuwen felt a bit helpless.
He walked to the bed, tore off two tissues, and approached Xiao Youran to wipe her tears.
However, Xiao Youran took a few small steps back.
Crying, she said, “I don’t need your help. If you don’t want to see , I’ll leave now.”
Xu Xiuwen didn’t explain but instead took two steps forward.
Xiao Youran wanted to retreat again, but this ti there was a door behind her, leaving her with no way to back off.
Xu Xiuwen, with a firm attitude, grabbed her hand and walked toward the bed.
When they reached the bed, he pressed down on Xiao Youran’s shoulders, making her sit down on the edge of the bed, and then gently wiped away her tears.
Xu Xiuwen sighed, “I really can’t handle you. Did I ever say you weren’t welco?”
Xiao Youran pouted and said, “You did.”
“I didn’t.”
“You did!”
“I misspoke,” Xu Xiuwen said, his tone and gaze extrely gentle.
Xiao Youran huffed and didn’t say anything.
Xu Xiuwen threw the tissue into the trash can and was about to sit down.
Xiao Youran suddenly moved to the side, saying coquettishly, “I haven’t forgiven you yet.”
“Why won’t you forgive ?”
“I mustered up the courage to co see you, and the first thing you did was tell to go back. How can you be so an?” Xiao Youran said with a stern face.
Xu Xiuwen explained, “I didn’t want you to skip class. If Aunt Zhang found out, she’d definitely be angry. If she thought I lured you here and talked to about it, wouldn’t I get scolded?”
Hearing his explanation, Xiao Youran felt a bit more forgiving but was still a little angry.
She couldn’t help but ask, “Is that the only reason? No other reason?”
“What other reason?”
“Isn’t it because you were fooling around with them and didn’t want to interrupt, so you told to go back?”
Xu Xiuwen laughed silently.
Seeing that he didn’t explain, Xiao Youran’s mind started to wander.
Xu Xiuwen saw her expression and guessed what she was thinking.
He quickly said, “Xiao Youran!”
His tone had changed from before, becoming sowhat serious.
Xiao Youran noticed the change and suddenly felt a bit nervous.
Xu Xiuwen continued, “I’m here for work. Do you think I’m fooling around every day? Is that what you always think of ?”
Xiao Youran was startled.
She felt a bit scared and more than a little regretful.
Had she gone too far with her words just now? She wanted to apologize but found it hard to say the words.
Thinking of the scene where Xu Xiuwen led two won into the hotel, anyone would misunderstand, right?
Xu Xiuwen sighed, “I’m in a boss-subordinate relationship with them. Don’t let your mind run wild. Xu Qian usually stays at ho. Today, I happened to invite them for lunch, and she was too lazy to go ho, so she ca to the hotel to rest for a while.”
Xiao Youran asked, “Is that true?”
“Of course it’s true. Would I lie to you?”
Xiao Youran imdiately nodded, “Yes, you would.”
Xu Xiuwen was speechless.
Seeing his expression, especially after eting his gaze for a few seconds, Xiao Youran pouted, “Okay, I believe you.”
Xu Xiuwen asked, “Shouldn’t you have classes today?”
Xiao Youran replied, “Yes, I have classes today.”
“Then why are you here? Did you get permission from your advisor?”
Xiao Youran shook her head, “I didn’t ask for leave.”
She paused.
“I skipped class.”
Xu Xiuwen widened his eyes and asked, “You didn’t ask for leave and just skipped class?”
“Yes.” Xiao Youran asked, “Why are you so surprised?”
Xu Xiuwen laughed, “I wouldn’t be surprised if soone else skipped class, but if Xiao Youran skips class, of course, I’m surprised. Wow, I never thought you would skip class. Aren’t you afraid Aunt Zhang will find out?”
Xiao Youran tilted her head to the side, “It’s no big deal to skip class.”
She tried to appear calm.
But her evasive eyes and the fingers she quietly clasped together revealed her inner unease.
It seed she was still worried that Zhang Ruoshu would find out she skipped class.
Xu Xiuwen smiled faintly and comforted, “Okay, don’t worry. Aunt Zhang won’t find out you skipped class.”
Xiao Youran responded with a soft “Mm.”
Xu Xiuwen asked, “So when are you planning to go back? Do you want to go ho before you do?”
Xiao Youran said, “I will go back, but it has to be tomorrow. I can’t let her know I didn’t go to class today.”
Xu Xiuwen couldn’t help but ask, “Then where will you sleep tonight?”
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