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“Xiao Li,” Liang Yuan stopped, turned around, and looked at him with determination. “I’m fine, don’t worry about me. Go prepare for something.”
Xiao Li wanted to say more, but seeing Liang Yuan’s unwavering gaze, he could only nod silently and turn to prepare breakfast.
An hour later, Liang Yuan arrived at the company building. The rain had stopped, and the air was filled with the scent of damp earth. She held an umbrella and walked briskly toward the entrance of the building.
“Liang Yuan!”
A familiar voice called from behind her. Liang Yuan paused but didn’t turn around.
“Liang Yuan, wait for me!”
Bai Ye hurried to catch up, trying to grab her arm, but she sidestepped away.
“What else do you want to say?” Liang Yuan turned around, her tone icy and devoid of warmth.
Bai Ye looked at this familiar yet unfamiliar woman before him, a wave of indescribable bitterness rising in his heart. He opened his mouth but didn’t know where to start.
“Liang Yuan,” Bai Ye said hoarsely, “I know I was wrong. Please give me another chance; let’s start over, okay?”
Passersby from the company glanced over at Liang Yuan, whispering among themselves.
Liang Yuan forcefully shook off Bai Ye’s hand, a hint of mockery in her voice. “Start over? Bai Ye, are you joking? What is there for us to start over?”
“Liang Yuan, I know I’ve hurt you. I…”
“Enough!” Liang Yuan interrupted sharply. “Bai Ye, it’s over between us. Do you understand?”
Bai Ye wanted to say more, but he was interrupted by a gentle voice.
“Liang Yuan, are you okay?”
Shen Fang appeared between them at some point, shielding Liang Yuan behind him and asking with concern.
Seeing Shen Fang, Bai Ye's expression darkened further. He glared at Shen Fang, his tone filled with hostility: “This is our business, it has nothing to do with you!”
Shen Fang ignored Bai Ye's provocation. He looked at Liang Yuan with gentle eyes: “Do you need me to take you upstairs?”
Liang Yuan nodded slightly without speaking and followed Shen Fang toward the company building.
Bai Ye stood frozen in place, watching the two leave, his fists clenched tightly, nails digging deep into his palms, leaving deep marks.
“Mr. Bai, are you alright?” Assistant Liu asked hurriedly as he approached.
Bai Ye ignored Liu and took a deep breath before turning to walk toward the black sedan parked by the roadside.
“Back to the company,” Bai Ye's voice was cold and devoid of emotion.
Liu wisely kept his mouth shut and silently opened the car door for Bai Ye.
The black sedan slowly drove away, disappearing into the traffic, leaving only a faint scent of perfume in the air and a mess on the ground.
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Shen Fang seemed oblivious to Bai Ye's predatory gaze. He turned slightly and extended his right hand toward Liang Yuan, saying politely, “Let's go, I'll take you upstairs.”
Liang Yuan gently placed her hand on Shen Fang's palm as they walked side by side toward the company building. The glass revolving door slowly closed, shutting out Bai Ye's resentful gaze.
"Thank you, Shen Fang," Liang Yuan said softly, her tone carrying a hint of fatigue.
"It was nothing, and besides, I don't want to see you suffer," Shen Fang replied with a faint smile, his eyes revealing a touch of concern.
Liang Yuan forced a smile but remained silent, simply shaking her head gently.
Shen Fang accompanied Liang Yuan to the office door. Watching her weary figure, he softly said, "Get some rest and don’t overwork yourself."
Liang Yuan nodded and pushed the door open. Shen Fang watched her enter the office before turning to leave.
Inside the office, Liang Yuan sat weakly in her chair, rubbing her throbbing temples. Her mind kept replaying the argument with Bai Ye, leaving her feeling mixed emotions.
"President Liang, are you okay?" Xiao Li entered with a cup of coffee and noticed Liang Yuan's pale complexion, asking with concern.
Liang Yuan shook her head, took the coffee, and sipped it lightly. The bitter taste spread in her mouth but helped to wake her up somewhat.
"I'm fine, just a bit tired," Liang Yuan said as she set down the coffee cup and rubbed her forehead. She forced herself to sound upbeat as she continued, "Please postpone this morning's meeting to the afternoon; I need some time to handle personal matters."
"Sure, President Liang," Xiao Li nodded and turned to leave the office.
Liang Yuan picked up her phone and scrolled through her contacts until she paused at "Shen Fang." After hesitating for a moment, she dialed his number. Once connected, Liang Yuan got straight to the point: "Shen Fang, do you have time this afternoon? I’d like to visit your gallery."
"Of course I have time; I'm always at your service," Shen Fang replied on the other end of the line, sounding relaxed and cheerful as if he had anticipated Liang Yuan's call.
"Great, I'll come by this afternoon," Liang Yuan said before hanging up the phone.
A black Maybach stopped in front of a tastefully decorated gallery. Liang Yuan got out of the car, tossed the keys to the attendant, and walked straight into the gallery.
Shen Fang was standing in front of a large oil painting, admiring the artwork. Hearing footsteps, he turned around and saw Liang Yuan, a smile spreading across his face. "You’re here."
Liang Yuan nodded, her gaze sweeping over the array of paintings in the gallery before finally resting on the oil painting beside Shen Fang. It was an abstract piece, vibrant in color with smooth lines, full of movement and power, yet tinged with a hint of melancholy.
"Do you like this painting?" Shen Fang asked softly, following Liang Yuan's gaze.
"Yes, it reminds me of my hometown," Liang Yuan replied, her eyes fixed on the painting as her thoughts drifted far away.
Shen Fang said nothing, simply standing quietly beside Liang Yuan, sharing the moment with her. He understood that what she needed at that moment was not comfort but companionship.
The two spent the afternoon in the gallery, and eventually, Liang Yuan chose a landscape painting depicting the sea at sunset.
"This painting suits you well," Shen Fang said as he handed the artwork to a nearby shop assistant. He turned to Liang Yuan and added, "Your eyes are also filled with a longing for freedom."
Liang Yuan accepted the painting with a slight smile. "Thank you, Shen Fang. I really like this piece."
"I'm glad you do," Shen Fang smiled back. "By the way, my birthday is coming up in a few days, and I would like to invite you to my birthday party. I hope you can make it."
Liang Yuan paused for a moment before smiling and agreeing, "Sure, I will definitely be there on time."
On the day of the birthday party, Liang Yuan wore an elegant black gown with her hair styled up high, exuding grace and nobility. Her entrance captured everyone's attention. Bai Ye was also among the guests; seeing the radiant Liang Yuan stirred mixed emotions within him—jealousy burning inside yet feeling helpless.
Liang Yuan held a glass of wine as she mingled through the crowd, chatting and laughing with guests who came to congratulate Shen Fang. She radiated charm with every gesture.
"Liang Yuan, you look beautiful today," Shen Fang said as he approached her with his own glass in hand, smiling warmly.
"Thank you." Liang Yuan raised her glass and gently clinked it with Shen Fang's. "You look handsome today."
The two exchanged smiles and began chatting about light topics. Bai Ye watched from a distance as Liang Yuan and Shen Fang laughed together, his anger growing stronger. He downed his drink in one go, gripping the glass tightly until his knuckles turned white.
Shen Fang noticed that Liang Yuan's smile seemed a bit forced, and there was a hint of fatigue in her eyes. He set down his glass and asked with concern, "Are you okay? You don't look well."
Hearing this, Liang Yuan subtly trembled and took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness rising in her heart. She turned to Shen Fang and forced a light smile. "I'm fine; I might just be tired from work lately."
Shen Fang wanted to say more, but was interrupted by a slight commotion.
"Ah Ye, why are you so late? I've been waiting for you for so long." A charming voice rang out from the crowd, causing Liang Yuan and Shen Fang to look in the direction of the sound.
They saw a tall woman with exquisite makeup elegantly walking up to Bai Ye, affectionately linking her arm with his. She wore a red off-shoulder gown that accentuated her fair skin and curvy figure, her wavy long hair cascading casually over her shoulders, exuding the charm of a mature woman with every movement.
Bai Ye was clearly startled by this sudden gesture; his face turned pale, and his eyes flickered as he tried to pull away from the woman without drawing attention from those around them.
"Who is this?" a curious guest asked.
The woman smiled slightly, turning to Bai Ye with eyes full of warmth and affection. "Everyone, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lin Wan, and I am Ah Ye's fiancée."
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