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Five minutes remained until the end of work, and there were only three of them in the elevator. The atmosphere was particularly oppressive as they remained silent.
Just as she was staring blankly at the numbers, Yue Qingchen's call connected, and a soft voice immediately echoed in the quiet space.
“Tong, are you back?”
She made this call to give Gu Lvq Qi a show of strength, but to her surprise, the call she had been eagerly anticipating was answered by Xia Yu's businesslike tone: “Miss Yue, hello!”
“Oh... Secretary Xia, where is Tong? Why isn't he answering his phone?”
“The President is in a meeting and cannot take calls at the moment. If you have something to say, I can relay it for you!”
“Oh, that's not necessary. I just wanted to ask when he would be back.”
“I booked a flight for the President tomorrow.” The President had instructed her not to disclose his whereabouts to her, so his response wasn't technically a lie; he indeed had booked a flight for tomorrow, but the President had returned early.
“Tell me what time the flight is tomorrow so I can pick him up.”
“No need. The President will go directly to the company. I've already arranged for a driver to come.”
“Alright then! Please have him call me back later!”
The person on the other end of the line was not Mu Tongzi. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Xia Yu, Yue Qingchen hung up, her face filled with disappointment and frustration.
She originally wanted to show off, especially to make Gu Lvq Qi reconsider his intentions, but unexpectedly he was in a meeting!
Standing behind her, Green Qi glanced lightly at Yue Qingchen's back, then looked down at what she was holding and smiled silently. However, her clear eyes were indeed cold.
Mu Tongzi had clearly returned but let his secretary deceive Yue Qingchen into thinking he would be back tomorrow. It seemed he was quite adept at handling both his girlfriend and mistress!
Thinking of this made her feel ironic; having both a girlfriend and mistress in the same company meant he had to manage his girlfriend on the surface while secretly dealing with her as his mistress. She felt exhausted just thinking about it for him. Although she was also caught between Jiang Chengmu and him, at least she had no feelings for Jiang Chengmu.
The more she thought about it, the more confused she became. She simply closed her eyes, and fortunately, the elevator dinged as it reached the first floor. She opened her eyes and walked around Yue Qingchen and Liu Xinran to exit.
Once outside the company, Green Qi hurriedly took a taxi to the vegetable market near One Pinnacle Mansion, wanting to buy some fresh vegetables to take back.
The vegetables at the market were fresher than those in the supermarket, and since One Pinnacle Mansion was surrounded by high-quality residential properties, the market was particularly busy. After quickly selecting a few of Mu Tongzi's favorite vegetables, she rushed back to One Pinnacle Mansion.
Not long after she entered, Mu Tongzi returned. Upon opening the door and seeing the still elegant and refined man, Green Qi smiled lightly. "Aren't you in a meeting? Why are you back so early?" She took his coat from his hand and hung it on the rack, stepping aside to let him in.
"The meeting is over." After changing his shoes, he turned and walked into the living room, faintly catching a pleasant aroma. He turned his head gently to look at her. "What soup are you making that smells so good?"
She poured a glass of water and handed it to him, smiling softly as she spoke. "Mushroom chicken soup. I bought a whole box of mushrooms; we'll have this for dinner tonight."
"Great!" He suddenly reached out and pulled her into his embrace. The familiar scent enveloped him, driving away much of his fatigue.
He tilted his head and buried it in her neck, softly planting a few kisses there. The smooth touch carried a fragrance that was quite comforting.
During these days of business travel in F City, whenever he found a moment of quiet, he would miss her scent.
"You should rest for a bit; I'll go prepare dinner." She had just returned not long ago, and the dishes weren't ready yet—she had only made soup.
"Okay." He nodded, releasing her and standing straight. His dark gaze fell on her unadorned face; her fair and rosy skin was pleasing to the eye. Unable to resist, he leaned down and kissed her deeply.
The passionate kiss brought waves of warmth; after missing her for several days, it was manageable when he was busy. But once he stopped, her bright smile would flood his mind, impossible to erase, and he couldn't control himself from thinking about her.
After hearing Xia Yu report an incident at the company, he immediately called her. Hearing her voice calmed him slightly; at that moment, he truly wanted to fly back to be by her side.
Thus, what was originally planned as a week-long business trip was cut down to three days; he nearly exhausted a group of executives in the process.
Just as she was about to catch her breath, he slowly released her. With a gentle smile in his eyes, he looked at her flushed face and couldn't help but chuckle lightly. Reluctantly kissing her cheek, he said, "I'm going upstairs to take a shower; I'll come down later."
"..." She breathed slightly heavier. It wasn't until he turned away that she regained her senses. Watching him go upstairs, she bit her lip and returned to the kitchen to continue her work.
Four dishes and a soup were served, and a rich aroma filled the restaurant. Green Qi took out bowls and chopsticks from the kitchen and set them up, then prepared to go upstairs to call Mu Tongzi down for dinner. As she turned around, she inadvertently caught sight of a figure sleeping on the living room sofa.
Perhaps he was too tired; he, who usually slept lightly, did not hear her footsteps.
He was only wearing a gray bathrobe, the belt loosely tied, revealing a small patch of tanned skin on his chest. Under the dim light, his handsome profile exuded a gentle aura. Even lying down like this, he still maintained a lazy elegance.
She crouched down, hesitating whether to wake him up. Suddenly, her wrist tightened as she noticed that the man on the sofa had already opened his eyes. The dark depths of his gaze were clear, completely unlike someone who had just woken up.
"Dinner is ready. Are you going to eat first or rest?" She lowered her gaze; at this height, she couldn't ignore the faint blood vessels in his eyes.
"Let's eat first!" His deep voice still carried the nasal tone of someone who had just woken up, but it remained pleasant to hear.
He got up from the sofa, and with the hand that was holding her wrist, he naturally grasped her hand and led her toward the dining room.
Once seated, she served him a bowl of soup and quietly watched him. "Have you not been eating well or sleeping well during your business trip these past few days?"
With his picky nature, even gourmet delicacies wouldn't please him; instead, he preferred home-cooked dishes. How could he possibly eat well while dining with subordinates?
"Both," he replied with a faint smile. "Every time I see the dishes on the banquet table, I especially want to eat what you cook."
"......" She was slightly taken aback and then teased him with a smile: "I feel very honored to have Mu Zong appreciate me!"
"It truly is your honor." He took a sip of soup and looked up at her with particularly gentle eyes. "The soup tastes great."
"Then drink more!" Remembering that there were still plenty of mushrooms in the fridge, she felt that someone was being overly wasteful and pointed to several other dishes on the table. "This is stir-fried mushrooms with cabbage; it's my first time making it. You should try it!"
This dish seemed simple but was actually not easy to prepare. She had seen her father cook it before, but she couldn't guarantee it would taste good.
Mu Tongzi picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and chewed it slowly. Green Qi put down her bowl and chopsticks and looked at him expectantly. "Is it good?"
"Yeah, not bad; it's fresh and crisp." Although he wasn't a foodie, he was quite picky about food, so her cooking was considered quite good.
"Why don't you eat too?" Lowering his head, he savored her cooking. After a moment, he looked up at her and asked, "Has Yue Qingchen been bothering you these past few days?"
"No, she's been busy getting familiar with the company's operations and hasn't had time to trouble me." Pausing, she set down her chopsticks and looked at him. "When will the results of the accident liability determination come out?"
"It will be out soon. It's not an issue with your design drawings, so don't worry!" Remembering Nie Fengling's report, he couldn't help but ask, "If there was a problem with your design drawings, were you planning to leave the company?"
"Well, of course I would do that. I don't want to cause the company any more negative impact."
"Is that so? So that's how you think."
She nodded, looking somewhat dejected. "I never thought that my design drawings could lead to someone's death. If that's really the case, maybe I really can't stay in the architecture industry anymore, just like Vice President Yue said!"
He chuckled lightly, his expression calm. "Even if there was a problem with your design drawings, didn't you consider other ways to handle it?"
"Resigning in shame and giving an explanation to the family is my only choice, isn't it?"
"As expected..." Mu Tongzi sighed, reaffirming his belief that she would never ask him for help.
Seeing the atmosphere grow tense, Green Qi quickly changed the subject. "Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, go ahead." Although he was annoyed by her carefree attitude, he managed to suppress his anger.
"Do you know that Liu Xinran likes you?"
"Yeah, how could I not see through women's thoughts?"
"Then why are you so cold towards her? She's been put in a difficult position because of you!" Successfully shifting the topic, she knew she could continue asking.
"What do you want me to do? Just because she likes me doesn't mean I have to respond warmly!"
"After all, she's a good friend of your girlfriend. It's already painful for her to love someone she can't have. Since she likes you so much, you should feel happy about it!"
"What’s there to be happy about? I don’t like her. The woman I like doesn’t like me either, so it’s even."
"Oh? There’s actually a woman who doesn’t like you? Who is so principled?" It was as if she had caught onto a secret of his, and she immediately became more spirited, knowing that such a woman existed. In the future, she could use this to tease him, completely unaware that the person he mentioned was actually her.
"You!" He suddenly raised his hand to cup her chin, shaking his head with a mix of affection and helplessness. The dark depths of his eyes shimmered with a gentle light, as if one could drown in it. "Among so many women, you’re the only one who doesn’t like me!"
"..." Yes, among so many women, perhaps she was the only one who didn’t like him. But what kind of liking was that? She couldn’t quite articulate it herself.
More than anything, it was the difference in their statuses and various societal judgments that made her retreat and feel timid.
This awkward and ambiguous topic ultimately ended in her silence. Faced with his gentle gaze, she still couldn’t bring herself to confess her feelings to him.
Mu Tongzi seemed unwilling to push her too hard. Even without getting her answer, he didn’t say much more; he simply continued to enjoy the delicious dinner before him at a leisurely pace.
Some words, once spoken, could lead to a butterfly effect that causes everything to collapse!
Therefore, for a woman like Gu Lvq Qi, who had been hurt and was overly guarded against others, he could only be patient. As a hunter, he wouldn’t strike without confidence; he feared that if he missed his shot, the prey would be scared away.
If he scared away the prey, it would mean missing a great opportunity. Such chances wouldn’t come again easily for him to win her over.
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