Seeing Xiao Yu admit so readily, it was really unexpected. Their encounter was actually inevitable from the very beginning.
At that time, she herself had been extremely puzzled. She was just working properly, but all of a sudden, they said she was not allowed to come anymore.
However, Ye Yanxi thought for a moment. Now that the two of them were already together, it would be inappropriate to keep bringing up the past and harping on old scores. So Ye Yanxi generously forgave his shameless actions in the past.
"Was my entry into the Xiao Group also arranged by you?" Could it be that Du Guo and he had colluded with each other back then?
"I really didn't know about this." Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows, and then a hint of a smile slid across his lips. "When I saw your job - hunting resume at that time, I was also very surprised. But this just shows that our fates are so strong that nothing can stop them."
Indeed, considering what had happened sixteen years ago and now, their fates were truly deep. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many coincidences.
Ye Yanxi's heart suddenly softened. She didn't really want Xiao Yu to leave like this. But he was the president of the Xiao Group, and she had to be understanding. "Well, it's almost time. You'd better go quickly. I'll wait for you at home."
Hearing this, Xiao Yu's eyes darkened, and he immediately looked unhappy.
"You're so eager to get rid of me?"
"What else do you want? It's impossible for me to go with you."
"Then you can go with me."
Ye Yanxi was instantly speechless. "Are you going or not? Hurry up and go in."
In the twilight, Xiao Yu's eyes suddenly became gentle. In the dimly - lit environment, Ye Yanxi suddenly felt a rush of impulse. Then she tiptoed and gently planted a kiss on Xiao Yu's cheek. After that, she blushed and took a few steps back. Then she looked around nervously, relieved to find that no one was looking their way. After all, in the airport, it was common to see couples hugging each other reluctantly.
Xiao Yu's eyes darkened slightly. He stared intently at her face, then suddenly reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist. With his other hand, he pinched her chin, and their burning lips met, making it hard to resist.
It was completely different from Ye Yanxi's light peck just now. Xiao Yu's kiss was obviously much hotter. Ye Yanxi was almost blushing from holding her breath before Xiao Yu finally stopped.
After the kiss, Xiao Yu stared at Ye Yanxi's moist and plump lips, warm and delicate. Seeing the shyness in her eyes, she looked even more charming. He couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart and kissed her again uncontrollably before finally letting her go.
Before Ye Yanxi could react, Xiao Yu lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his tone indescribably gentle and doting. "Stay at home obediently and wait for me. Remember to miss me."
After saying that, Xiao Yu let go of Ye Yanxi and turned away.
Ye Yanxi didn't come to her senses until she saw him pass through the security check. Suddenly, she felt as if a part of her heart was empty, filled with a sense of loss.
He had just left, and she already started to miss him.
Ye Yanxi absent - mindedly took out the doll from her bag and clutched it tightly.
There were still two days to go. It seemed so long.
Just as she was immersed in the inescapable melancholy of parting, a ringtone interrupted her thoughts. It was Xu Bei calling. Earlier, Xiao Yu had instructed Xu Bei to come and take her back.
The corner of her mouth twitched slightly. With a mixture of melancholy and joy, she went out to find Xu Bei. After getting in the car, they left the airport.
On the way, her thoughts were still wandering. Then Xiao Yu sent a text message saying that he had already boarded the plane and was about to take off.
Later, she looked up and saw a plane roaring into the sky. She stared fixedly at the plane, wondering if Xiao Yu was on it.
That night, Ye Yanxi didn't receive a call from Xiao Yu. At this time, Xiao Yu should be on the plane.
It took at least about nine hours to fly from City S to Rome. It was impossible for him to arrive so soon.
Without Xiao Yu by her side, Ye Yanxi woke up very early in the morning. Almost as soon as it was dawn, she had no more sleep. She cleaned the cages of the two little guys. Looking at the time on her phone, she thought that Xiao Yu should be almost there by now. Then she waited for Xu Bei's call.
Since Xiao Yu left, he had given an order to Xu Bei to pick her up and drop her off from work. Ye Yanxi readily agreed, thinking that it could save some time. Otherwise, Xiao Yu might be dissatisfied again.
At around seven o'clock, Xu Bei called and said that he was waiting downstairs. She immediately picked up her bag and went out, so as not to keep the other person waiting too long.
Xu Bei was waiting by the car. When he saw Ye Yanxi coming out, he very gentlemanly opened the back - seat door for her. After she was seated, he returned to the driver's seat. After Xu Bei sat down, Ye Yanxi politely said, "Thank you so much, Brother Xu."
"Miss Ye, you're being too polite. This is what I should do."
Ye Yanxi was about to say something else when the phone in her bag rang. The screen showed an unfamiliar number, and the number was from Rome.
Xiao Yu! Ye Yanxi's first reaction was Xiao Yu.
There couldn't be anyone else.
So Ye Yanxi happily and excitedly picked up the phone, her hand trembling slightly as she pressed the answer button and softly said "Hello".
Immediately, Xiao Yu's somewhat deep voice came from the receiver. "It's me."
Ye Yanxi immediately confirmed it. Her mood instantly became very pleasant, and the corner of her mouth involuntarily curled up. "I guessed it a long time ago."
"This is my number here. Save it. Call this number directly if you have any problems." Xiao Yu reminded her.
"Okay." Ye Yanxi held the phone, listening to what he was still saying on the receiver. It felt as if they hadn't talked to each other for a long time, even though they had only been separated for one night. "Where are you now?"
"The branch company here came to pick me up. I'm on my way to the hotel now."
From Xiao Yu's voice, Ye Yanxi could still detect a trace of tiredness, although he tried his best to hide it. "You must be tired after flying all night. Have a good rest when you get there and have a good sleep."
"I rested on the plane. I'm not tired." Xiao Yu's voice was also very relaxed.
"Just arrived?"
Xiao Yu gave a soft "um".
Then she heard the voices on the other side seem a bit noisy. Then a fairly clear voice came from the receiver, as if asking Xiao Yu a question. Of course, Ye Yanxi heard every single word.
"Mr. Xiao, what's that in your hand?"
Then she heard Xiao Yu's clear voice: "A doll."
Ye Yanxi then heard the other person seem to contemptuously comment: "Such an ugly doll. Where did you get it?"
Although she had to admit that the doll was really not that great, it wasn't right for them to evaluate the result of her hard work all night in front of her like this, was it?
Just as she finished complaining in her heart, she heard Xiao Yu say: "It is quite ugly. Uniquely ugly."
"......"
Ye Yanxi immediately wanted to hang up the phone.
It was okay for others who didn't know better to say it was ugly, but he actually said so too.
The person on the other side immediately fell silent. Maybe they also felt that they had said something wrong.
Xiao Yu's voice came from the receiver again. "Why aren't you talking?"
"I'm afraid what I say will scare you, the great president." Ye Yanxi complained annoyedly.
"You heard it all." Xiao Yu's voice sounded a bit happy.
"You guys were talking so loudly. I'm not deaf. How could I not hear?"
"I've been carrying this doll with me all the time. What about yours?"
Suddenly, Ye Yanxi had a mischievous thought. Her eyes rolled. "I didn't bring it. It's too ugly. I left it at home to collect dust."
"You didn't bring it?" Xiao Yu's voice sank a bit, with a hint of threat. "Then go back and get it now. I'll tell Xu Bei to turn around."
Ye Yanxi rolled her eyes speechlessly. "I brought it. It's in my bag. It's really too ugly to hold in my hand. I'm afraid it will scare people."
"I'm at the hotel. Take it out and look at it when you miss me. I'll call you again when I have time."
"Then you go ahead with your work." Before Ye Yanxi could finish speaking, Xiao Yu hung up the phone very decisively.
Looking at the disconnected phone, Ye Yanxi glared at it angrily.
He was really quick to hang up. She hadn't even finished speaking.
It should be around midnight there. The time difference was really too big. Forget it. Considering how late it was, Ye Yanxi decided not to argue with him.
After answering the phone, Ye Yanxi felt much more relaxed. The faint melancholy of parting was also diluted a lot.
When they were almost at the company building, Ye Yanxi suddenly noticed that there was a black car behind them that seemed to have been following them for a long time. It couldn't be a coincidence.
Xu Bei also noticed Ye Yanxi's vigilant expression and reminded her: "Miss Ye, this was the president's order. You don't need to worry."
Xiao Yu had said that he would send someone to protect her 24 hours a day. It seemed that he was really serious.
Since she had already promised Xiao Yu, she couldn't refuse.
All the way, they reached a place not far from the Xiao Group building without any hindrance. At the subway station, Ye Yanxi, as usual, asked Xu Bei to park the car in a hidden place, and then she got out and walked over.
The car behind also stopped. Two people got out of the car and followed closely behind Ye Yanxi, about a few dozen meters away, which made her very uncomfortable.
She checked her phone. There were still half an hour before work. So she slowly followed the crowd towards the Xiao Group building.
When she reached the company building and entered the first - floor lobby, Ye Yanxi went straight to the elevator. There were not many people at this time, so she didn't have to wait long to get to her office.
Just as she was about to enter the elevator, suddenly someone called out to her. It was a strange - looking person.
The other person said, "Excuse me, are you Miss Ye?"
Ye Yanxi frowned and looked at the other person warily. "Who are you?"
"Miss Ye, Mr. He is over there. Please come with me!"
Following the direction the person pointed, she indeed saw He Zhenhua sitting in the rest area on the first floor.
Thinking of Xiao Yu's instructions before he left, suddenly a flash of inspiration came to her mind. How did he know that He Zhenhua was going to look for her?
However, she still decided to follow Xiao Yu's advice. So she smiled and refused. "Sorry, I'm going to be late for work."
Suddenly, two more people emerged from somewhere and stood in front of her. "Miss Ye, please don't make things difficult for us!"
It seemed that they were resorting to force since the soft approach didn't work!