Before Ren Ning'er could say a word, Cheng Xiran slipped into the room on her own.
"Cheng Xiran, you haven't told me yet whether this was your doing or not!"
Ren Ning'er followed behind. Due to her injuries, although she quickened her pace, she still couldn't catch up. So she could only jump about impatiently on the spot. Zhuque almost burst out laughing at the sight.
What bad luck! She actually had to clean up this mess left by the original owner.
Ren Ning'er was still making a ruckus outside, showing no sign of leaving until she got an answer.
"Miss, shall we ask the old madam for help? If she keeps this up, she'll probably attract Liu and the others soon."
Seeing Zhuque in such a hurry, Cheng Xiran had to calm her down. "It's okay. Let her make a fuss."
However... if Helian Duo or Xue Lianyu came to visit at this moment, she might be saved.
Just as she was silently hoping, a maid came to announce that Xue Lianyu had come to call.
Where was Helian Duo?
She just thought about it for a moment. Maybe the maid hadn't mentioned his name.
To avoid Ren Ning'er, she slipped out through the back door. Finally reaching the main hall, she let out a long sigh of relief.
Feeling irritated, she didn't even notice how handsome Xue Lianyu looked today.
Wasn't he always well - dressed?
"Are you alone?"
Cheng Xiran asked seemingly casually, but it puzzled Xue Lianyu. "Who else do you expect? A wooden dummy?"
Cheng Xiran quickly shook her head. "Of course not. I was just asking. I'm really grateful to you. Otherwise, I'd still be trapped in my room by Ren Ning'er."
Seeing Xue Lianyu's expression change slightly, she quickly changed the subject and looked outside intentionally. "Mr. Xue, is there something wrong with the newspaper office? Hurry up. I'll go with you to check..."
Xue Lianyu saw through her intention. With his arms crossed over his chest, he teased, "There's nothing wrong with the newspaper office."
Cheng Xiran tried hard to give him meaningful looks, but Xue Lianyu remained unmoved. She thought he was so stupid.
Just as she was getting impatient, Xue Lianyu bowed and invited her out. "Miss Cheng, if you don't submit your manuscript today, readers may have to wait one more day tomorrow. Don't worry. I've already talked to the prime minister when I was waiting for you. He agreed."
Hearing this, Cheng Xiran wished she could fly out of the prime minister's mansion immediately.
After she walked out, she felt that the air was much fresher, and she was willing to wear a smile on her face.
Just as Xue Lianyu was enjoying the sight, Cheng Xiran suddenly opened her folding fan and blocked his view. "Please behave yourself, Mr. Xue. Don't look at me inappropriately."
Xue Lianyu reluctantly withdrew his gaze and said self - deprecatingly, "There are many people in the capital who admire me. Does Miss Cheng still remember what I told you before? Every word was from the bottom of my heart..."
Before he could finish his words, Cheng Xiran had already got into the carriage.
It seemed that it would still be a bit difficult to win over Cheng Xiran!
When they arrived at the newspaper office, Cheng Xiran rushed upstairs, planning to find a quiet place to write. But Xue Lianyu was like a shadow, following closely behind. "It's still early. Can't you stop and chat with me for a while?"
Cheng Xiran didn't even look at him. Her eyes were fixed on the door. "Do as you please, Mr. Xue."
There was an unyielding tone in her words, so Xue Lianyu had to retreat awkwardly.
When he entered the next room, he saw Helian Duo sitting upright by the window, looking down at the envelope in his hand with his thin lips slightly pursed.
Xue Lianyu tried to start a conversation, but Helian Duo ignored him after he said several sentences in a row. This troubled him. "What's wrong with you two today? None of you are talking to me. It makes me look so bad."