"I'll slow down so you can keep up," Wen Sining complied with the other person's words. Her reply made Qiao Xi beam with joy.
Since they were kids, Wen Sining had a good temper and strong capabilities. Qiao Xi had always been under her protection. Gradually, Qiao Xi became extremely dependent on Wen Sining.
Seeing her quickly immerse herself in work, Qiao Xi remembered that she still had some tasks unfinished.
Having the person she missed sitting beside her filled her with motivation.
Tap-tap-tap. Wen Sining typed out a few thousand words and printed out the prepared plan.
The copier beside her hummed. In less than a minute, the materials Wen Sining needed were printed.
After arranging the layout and stapling the papers in the upper left corner, Wen Sining took the materials and headed upstairs.
When Qiao Xi finished her work and looked back, the person beside her was already gone.
Wen Sining didn't return to the office until it was time to get off work.
...
The Lu Family Mansion.
Lu Luochen placed the cat on the cat tree and took out the cat food. He carefully measured the right amount and put it in the cat bowl.
" Aitong, come here," Lu Luochen squatted on the ground, curling his fingers upwards.
Perhaps it had been hungry for too long. The cat just lay limply on the cat tree and didn't move.
After calling a few times, Lu Luochen moved closer to the cat on his own. He held up the cat food in front of the cat's mouth. The cat stuck out its tongue and rolled the food into its mouth.
Seeing the cat eat, Lu Luochen continued to feed it in the same way.
Wen Sining walked in from outside and saw Lu Luochen squatting on the ground in the living room.
So he could be gentle to others!
No, he had always been gentle. It's just that the recipient would never be her.
To avoid contact with cat hair, Wen Sining kept a distance and walked up the stairs along the edge.
Just as she put her left foot on the first step, Lu Luochen suddenly called out to her.
"What's up?"
Lu Luochen put down the cat in his hand, glanced at her, and said awkwardly, "It will stay here for a while. Try to avoid it as much as possible."
It?
Wen Sining realized later that he was referring to the cat.
"Okay. Then try to keep it in one area," Wen Sining said.
Cats shed a lot. Wherever it went, cat hair could be seen everywhere.
Lu Luochen didn't respond directly, but putting the cat back into the cage in the living room was his answer.
Back in her room, Wen Sining took off her coat, and the black card fell out of her pocket.
She almost forgot to give it back to him! Patting her forehead, Wen Sining put on her coat again and walked out.
Lu Luochen, who should have been squatting in front of the cat tree, was now standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his phone, talking to someone. His face looked very solemn.
"I'll keep it here for now. We'll talk after you're done with your business."
As the voice faded, Lu Luochen turned around and saw Wen Sining on the stairs.
The atmosphere suddenly turned quiet. This unexpected encounter made them feel as if she had been eavesdropping.
Wen Sining was about to explain when Lu Luochen picked up his coat on the sofa and walked out.
The cat in the cage seemed to sense his leaving and meowed reluctantly a few times.
The card was still in her hand, and her lips were parted, but the words didn't come out.
Forget it. She'd do it next time.
Back in her room again, she heard the sound of a car horn downstairs. After a while, the noisy outside of the Lu Family Mansion returned to the tranquility of the night.
...
The car sped on the road, and the buzzing horn echoed throughout the street.
With a screech, the car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
The phone on the passenger seat kept ringing, and the flashing screen showed the name Yun Chutong.
The person who had argued with Lu Luochen in the Lu Family Mansion was precisely Yun Chutong, the caller.
After calming down, Lu Luochen pulled the car over to the side. He picked up the phone on the passenger seat and pressed the answer button.
"Hello. Is this Mr. Lu Luochen?"
"Who's this?"
As Lu Luochen asked, he glanced at the note on the screen again.
There was a constant buzzing noise on the other end of the phone. Under the noisy discussions, there was also the sound of an emergency call.
"Hello?" Lu Luochen called out anxiously.
The noise continued for a while. It seemed that someone had gotten into the car, and Lu Luochen heard the clear sound of a car door closing.
"Hello. I'm Amanda's manager. We're on our way to the hospital now. Can you come as soon as possible?"
The hospital?
After asking for the specific address, Lu Luochen threw the phone aside, grabbed the steering wheel, and turned the car around, speeding on the road.
The Central City Hospital.
In the emergency room, Yun Chutong was sitting on the bed, accompanied by her assistant and manager.
The crew members were standing outside the corridor, anxiously waiting for news.
Lu Luochen rushed to the hospital in a hurry and walked straight into the emergency room.
After he barged in without greeting, the assistant and manager were smart enough to leave.
"Don't let the wound get wet for a while, and avoid eating some allergenic foods," the doctor orally instructed the patient and tore off the medical record for her to pay the fee.
Lu Luochen took out his wallet and gave the medical record to Yun Chutong's assistant.
Walking out of the emergency room, the crew members greeted Yun Chutong after seeing that she was safe and then left.
"Do you need me to take you home?"
In the elevator, Lu Luochen asked.
The whole space was so quiet that they could even hear each other's breathing. The assistant and manager stood in the corner at the end, not daring to make a sound to disturb them.
When the elevator reached the first floor, Yun Chutong walked out before Lu Luochen could reach out his hand. She remained silent and didn't have any communication with him throughout.
"Chutong!" Lu Luochen trotted after her and grabbed her waving arm.
The manager and assistant had left at some point. Yun Chutong turned around and angrily shook off his arm. "Let go of me. We're over."
She could say the word "over" so easily, but for Lu Luochen, they would never be.
Grabbing her arm, Lu Luochen hugged her around the waist.
"I was too harsh last night. I ignored your feelings."
Although he showed weakness, it wasn't enough for Yun Chutong. At that time, those words had scared her senseless. If she hadn't come up with a plan on the spot, would he still be here with her now?
Punching Lu Luochen in the chest, Yun Chutong resisted his hug. "I've made myself clear. Mr. Lu, please don't overstep. It won't be good for either of us if we're photographed."
This deliberate distancing hurt even more than the argument.
Lu Luochen's heart ached. His heart had long been taken by Yun Chutong. Now, to separate from her was like taking his life. This once high - and - mighty man now looked extremely pitiful.
Yun Chutong slowly pried open Lu Luochen's fingers until his whole palm dropped. Then she mercilessly turned around and left.
The scene in front of him became blurred. Lu Luochen chased after her again.
"I can't be separated from you!" Lu Luochen domineeringly held her in his arms. "Do you hear that? My heart beats because of you."