"No way. You're Yin Han's friend. I trust anyone he values unconditionally." Deng Lirong looked at Ding Ruola with high spirits, her eyes full of confidence.
"Cough, cough. Yin Han?..." Hearing Yin Han's name, Ding Ruola thought of Little Tuanzi and instantly regained some confidence.
Although it was a bit abrupt, Ding Ruola couldn't hold back her curiosity. "May I ask what your relationship with Yin Han is...?"
After saying that, Ding Ruola quickly covered her mouth, looking apologetic. She was really eager to know!
"Hahaha, it's okay. You're my business partner, and I should tell you." Seeing Ding Ruola's expression, Deng Lirong laughed.
"Yin Han is my younger sister's son, my nephew. It's a pity that my sister and brother - in - law have passed away."
"Ooh..." Ding Ruola was completely stunned upon hearing this news.
What kind of relationship did she have with Yin Han? First, from Song Yan, she heard about Yin Han's orphan childhood. Then, from Mrs. Gu, she learned his real background.
Why did everyone she interacted with have something to do with Yin Han? Little Tuanzi did, so did General Manager Song, and even Mrs. Gu!
Was Yin Han definitely not a bug in her world?!
Ding Ruola felt extremely complicated at once.
Her phone buzzed twice. Ding Ruola looked down and found it was a message from He Caiying. She suddenly seemed to wake up from a dream.
"Um! Mrs. Gu! Since you trust me so much, I'll agree to your request! I have a gathering with a friend now, and I'm running out of time! I have to go!"
Ding Ruola looked embarrassed, her eyebrows almost jumping to the top of her head. Her eyes were full of panic as she rushed away.
"Where are you going? I'll give you a ride?" Seeing Ding Ruola in such a hurry, Deng Lirong was taken aback for a moment.
Ding Ruola paused for a few seconds before turning back. "..."
"Okay! Thank you! It's really kind of you!..."
A black Aston Martin slowly stopped in front of the Century Paradise Hotel. A girl rushed out and waved goodbye to the person in the car.
"Yingzi! I'm so sorry I'm late!" Ding Ruola arrived at the 27th floor in a hurry. She saw Yingzi and hugged her tightly, full of apology.
"Miss Ruola! It's great that you came! You're not late! The elevator here broke down and just got fixed. We've been waiting downstairs for a long time! We were so worried. We thought today's event was going to be canceled. But luckily, it got fixed. Hahaha."
He Caiying was wearing a loose red mink - wool sweater on top and a pair of loose black jeans below. She smiled brightly like the sun, still looking as amiable and cute as ever.
Ding Ruola let out a long breath, relieved.
"Yingzi, is this your friend?" A man in all black walked towards them. His voice was very simple and deep.
"Yes, Lao Cao! This is my friend, Miss Ruola! She's really amazing! Miss Ruola, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Cao Xin! We met through a blind date." He Caiying introduced them happily. It was obvious that she was very happy.
Ding Ruola was stunned for a moment, then smiled in surprise. "What? Yingzi, you've found a boyfriend! Why didn't you tell us?"
"Hehe, I just wanted to give you a surprise at my birthday party." He Caiying lowered her head, biting her lips, looking a bit shy.
"I'm just glad you're happy! I wish you all the best! Yingzi, I'm really happy that you've found your boyfriend! Hahaha." Ding Ruola couldn't help laughing.
When she saw a man walking behind them, the smile on He Caiying's face disappeared instantly. She tugged at the corner of Ding Ruola's clothes. "Ruola, keep your voice down..."
"Huh?" Seeing He Caiying's strange expression, Ding Ruola turned around and saw Wu Qing.
Wu Qing was alone, looking a bit down and haggard.
Seeing Ding Ruola and He Caiying, a smile appeared on Wu Qing's face. "Ruola, long time no see! Yingzi, happy birthday to you!"
"Yeah, okay! Captain! Thank you!" He Caiying adjusted her glasses, looking respectful.
"Captain, long time no see!" Ding Ruola greeted Wu Qing with a smile, as if she had returned to the days when she worked at Pandora.
"How have you been recently, Ruola! Also, I wish Yingzi and Cao Xin all the best! Don't avoid me. I'm fine! Haha." Wu Qing's eyes crinkled with crow's feet when he smiled. He looked much more haggard, as if he was very tired.
"Yeah, it's okay. I hope the captain can find his true love soon and be happy!"
"Hahaha, I will."
Ding Ruola: "..."
A message popped up on her phone [Yingzi: Captain Wu Qing broke up with his girlfriend...]
At this party, Ding Ruola met He Caiying, Ning Qing, and Wu Qing.
Although things had changed and people were not the same as before, they still had a great time together.
When she returned to school, it was already evening, but classes were not over yet.
The twilight covered the sky, bringing a moment of tranquility and beauty to the whole land.
As soon as Ding Ruola walked back to school and was about to go to the office to wait for Professor Fang, a young man as white as snow stood in front of her when she reached the door of Building A.
Mei Xuejian was holding a stack of design drafts under his strong arm, with his hands in his trouser pockets, looking very cool.
Ding Ruola suddenly felt nostalgic for the embarrassed expression on the cold - looking Mei Xuejian when Lu Hui groped his chest in the Xing Ruyu Studio.
Thinking of this, Ding Ruola couldn't help laughing out loud.
The young man, who had been expressionless, shifted his eyes. "Sister Ruola?"
"Huh? What's up, classmate Mei Xuejian?" Realizing what she had been thinking and looking at the cold - faced young man in front of her, Ding Ruola's face instantly turned red.
"I went to the studio the day before yesterday. Lu Hui and the others got a new project order. Here are the specific contracts and the design drafts I made. See if there's anything that needs to be changed...?"
"Ooh, okay, leave it to me!" Ding Ruola blinked her eyes.
Seeing the sly smile on the girl's face, Mei Xuejian was at a loss. A cracked expression appeared on his face. "Then, I'll leave..."
"Bye! Classmate Mei! Keep it up!" Ding Ruola stood with her hands behind her back, holding the documents. She stood on tiptoe and happily said goodbye to Mei Xuejian.
Not far away, a group of girls were standing under the sycamore tree.
"Miss Su, what should we do? It seems this woman has a close relationship with Young Master Mei! This isn't the first time they've been together..." A girl said worriedly.
"The so - called school bully and the self - proclaimed overlord of Classmate Mei, Qiao Yimeng, won't just sit back and do nothing! But she hasn't taken any action for several days. That little bitch won't disobey us, will she?!"
"Don't talk nonsense! Qiao Yimeng is extremely jealous and possessive. She won't let this bitch go! Young Master Mei is just temporarily blinded by this woman! Only Miss Su Man is the most suitable for him!"