Hua Ying grew increasingly distressed, tears streaming down her face again.
In truth, she had spoken those words to Su Yu in anger that day.
But she knew it was unfair to Su Yu.
As Su Yu happily moved to embrace her,
She said, "Su Yu, I'm sorry. I was in a bad mood and was just joking with you."
Su Yu's face instantly fell with hurt, but he said nothing.
He smiled and replied, "Ying Ying, I knew you were joking. I didn't take your words to heart. We'll still be friends."
Su Yu was as understanding as ever.
How could she bear to hurt such a kind person?
She knew Su Yu had always liked her, but the unspoken truth between them had never been revealed.
This time, she was the one to break it, intending to tell Su Yu that they could never be together.
She wanted him to stop wasting his time on her. The words spoken in a fit of anger that hurt a man's heart were not something she would do.
In the end, Su Yu only left after she sincerely apologized to him.
Returning home, she sat there waiting for Lu Jinyan to come and explain himself, but she waited in vain.
Lu Jinyan did not come to find her.
Hua Ying lay on the sofa and fell asleep at some point.
Waking up the next day, she looked at the bright sunshine outside, composed herself, and channeled all her pain into her work.
Since taking over her grandfather's company, she had been very busy.
When she was busy, she could forget all her pain and suffering.
On one hand, she wanted to prove herself, to prove to her parents that their daughter could be accomplished, even more capable than a son.
She dared not be careless in her work, dedicating herself to it every day.
The Hua family's company was not large but not small, primarily dealing in clothing and snacks.
The snack division had always been doing well, so she didn't need to worry.
However, the clothing division had always been mediocre.
She thought of finding celebrity endorsements. She had previously discussed this matter with Lu Jinyan's company.
Lu Jinyan had said he would handle it, and her visit yesterday was to discuss this very matter.
Their Meng Media now had top-tier celebrities, and Hua Ying wanted to invite that female star to be their endorser.
Now that they had issues, it was impossible.
Hua Ying had to think of a new plan, and the matter was urgent.
Coincidentally, Su Yu worked as an agent at Millennium Media, located downstairs from Meng Media.
He had returned to the country, and the artists under him were also outstanding.
After her morning meeting at the company, she went to Millennium Media to find Su Yu.
This building was large and housed many media companies.
She didn't know if it was a Lu family property, but Lu Jinyan's company was on the top floor.
Millennium Media was on the twenty-seventh floor. Since the floors were different, she would basically not encounter Lu Jinyan.
Thinking this, Hua Ying felt a pang of sadness. Why was she afraid of meeting Lu Jinyan?
Was it because she didn't deserve him? Or was it because being easily abandoned by him had bruised her self-esteem, leading her to think this way?
Was it due to a lack of confidence, no, not exactly, but an unwillingness to face him?
Hua Ying walked to the elevator lobby, lost in thought. Seeing the elevator doors about to close, and with many people around, it would be difficult to get another elevator.
Hua Ying, wearing high heels, ran towards it without regard for her image.
Seeing the elevator doors closing, she reached out to stop them, and the doors reopened.
Slightly out of breath, she said, "Thank you!"
She walked in with her head down and saw a pair of familiar soft leather shoes, a familiar style, a familiar scent, which startled Hua Ying.
She abruptly looked up and met Lu Jinyan's icy gaze.
Hua Ying parted her red lips, but his cold eyes stopped the words she was about to speak.
After only one night apart, he had become a stranger. He had never looked at her with such eyes before. Was it because she had stumbled upon his scandal that he was looking at her with such coldness?
Hua Ying's heart immediately turned half cold.
Hua Ying was wearing a beige Chanel-style suit today, her long hair tied up in a ponytail, revealing her delicate, picturesque features. She was beautiful, possessing a soft, enduring kind of beauty.
Hua Ying turned her back to Lu Jinyan, presenting her a view of the back of her head.
Lu Jinyan looked at her retreating figure and gave a self-deprecating smile.
After just one night, they had become strangers.
Hua Ying pressed 27.
Lu Jinyan was going to 28.
The elevator did not stop on the way.
The elevator finally stopped when it reached the twenty-seventh floor.
As the elevator doors opened, Lu Jinyan saw Su Yu waiting outside for Hua Ying.
Lu Jinyan's expression instantly turned extremely grim. So, she had come here to find Su Yu.
"Ying Ying, you're here," Su Yu asked with a smile.
"Mm," Hua Ying responded faintly.
She then walked out without looking back.
Lu Jinyan arrived at the twenty-eighth floor and saw his assistant waiting by the elevator doors.
"Third Master, you're here," Assistant Du Yu asked with a smile.
Lu Jinyan pointed downstairs and said, "Go investigate Su Yu downstairs. Don't let anyone know. Once you have his information, come back and tell me."
Seeing his Third Master's cold expression, Du Yu immediately knew he was in a bad mood.
"Yes, Third Master, I'll go find out right away." Du Yu directly took the elevator down.
As the elevator doors closed, Du Yu frowned in confusion. He had a gentle demeanor, like a scholar from ancient times, quiet and very kind.
Paired with a pair of black-rimmed glasses, he had a somewhat naive look.
He furrowed his brow. Oh no, he had forgotten that Gu Mingyi was in Third Master's office.
This was going to be bad! He would be scolded!
As soon as Lu Jinyan entered the office, he smelled a strong perfume.
Looking at the sofa, he saw Gu Mingyi sitting there.
His expression immediately turned cold.
"Third Master, you're here? I brought you a special homemade breakfast," Gu Mingyi said happily, walking over with a lunchbox.
Lu Jinyan took a step back, his gaze icy, and pointed at the door, saying, "Get out!"
Gu Mingyi was stunned and looked at him sadly, saying softly, "Third Master, what do you mean? I'm just being kind..."
"I don't need your fake kindness. While I'm still giving you some face, get out immediately." Lu Jinyan was already in a bad mood.
He even felt like hitting someone now.
Gu Mingyi could not have imagined that Lu Jinyan would be so ruthless.
"Third Master, but we already yesterday..."
"Don't worry, I will give you an explanation for yesterday. You should go back first. I'll call you when I've thought about it. You don't need to come to the company anymore. Didn't you say you were pregnant? Then stay home and rest. I'll give you a surprise on the day you give birth to the baby."
Gu Mingyi: "..."
"Jinyan, are you telling me not to come to the company? But I want to be with you."
There were so many beautiful women in the company, and each one wanted to get into his bed.
She had finally succeeded, and she didn't want to just wait for him at home.
He knew her girlfriend was that Hua Ying, but she was prettier than Hua Ying. She knew where the two of them had arranged to meet, so she deliberately went to the hotel. Having finally driven Hua Ying away, she couldn't let any other woman have a chance.
"Heh heh..." Suddenly, a cold laugh echoed from the doorway.