But in front of Lu Xue, he had to hold back his restlessness and try his best to keep the faint smile on his lips.
The next day, as soon as Mu Yuze arrived at the company, he called Yan Hua into his office.
Yan Hua's attitude was completely different from the day before. He stood opposite Mu Yuze, his eyes faintly showing a confident glint that seemed to transcend life.
"Boss, I thought what Miss Lu said yesterday made so much sense. Every word hit right in my heart. She made me realize that the meaning of life is not just about work! Moreover, even when it comes to work, we should work for ourselves to truly enrich our lives. Everyone's life is different! Although each of us is just a tiny star in the vast universe, every star has its own orbit and can live a completely different life!"
Mu Yuze sighed and helplessly pressed his hand against his forehead, rubbing the space between his eyebrows.
What kind of poisonous chicken soup had Lu Xue fed Yan Hua to make this man fall into such a delusional and confident outlook on life?
He waved his hand to dismiss Yan Hua, thinking that Lu Xue might really be determined to quit this time. Whether it was Yan Hua or himself trying to persuade her, it probably wouldn't change the situation.
The thought that Lu Xue would leave his company at the end of the month filled him with a faint sense of disappointment.
That evening, Ding Muyun came over for dinner as usual. In the past, every time she came, Mu Ziyue would warmly invite her and ask Aunt Chen to cook a few more delicious dishes.
But now, Mu Ziyue's attitude towards her had turned lukewarm.
Although she didn't refuse Ding Muyun to come for dinner, she didn't have much to say to her either. The two girls sat face - to - face at the dinner table, both very silent.
After a while, Lu Xue came home. She walked in, pulled out a chair, and sat down beside them.
Seeing Lu Xue, Mu Ziyue felt a bit better. She moved a bit closer to Lu Xue and tried to find something to talk about.
"Why are you the only one back? Where's my brother? You two used to come home together. Why have you been going your separate ways these days?"
Mu Ziyue wondered secretly. Could it be that after that day, there was some kind of rift or friction in their relationship?
It shouldn't be. Could it be that her brother didn't perform well that day? Hiding from the rain by himself and leaving the girl outside alone?
If so, she hadn't helped their relationship but instead made things worse!
Lu Xue buried her head in her food, gobbling it up. After finishing half a bowl, she finally remembered to answer Mu Ziyue.
"Your brother has been very busy with work these days, so he'll stay at the company a bit later."
Mu Ziyue just said "Oh" and didn't say anything else. In front of Ding Muyun, she was too embarrassed to ask too many questions about the relationship between Lu Xue and her brother.
Ding Muyun ate quietly for a while, then wiped the corner of her mouth with a napkin and said enigmatically,
"By the way, Mu Ziyue, do you remember Aunt Li and Uncle Li?"
Mu Ziyue nodded. "Of course I remember. Aren't they from the aristocratic families we associate with?"
Ding Muyun glanced at Lu Xue imperceptibly and casually said,
"I saw Uncle Li and Aunt Li the other day. They said they were worried that your brother has been single for so long, so they're looking for a young lady from their family to introduce to him. They've even picked out the candidate."
Mu Ziyue tapped on the bowl discontentedly. "My brother's single life is none of their business. Even if they want to find someone, it shouldn't be from their family! You've interacted with them before. Their daughters are all vain and not at all proper!"
"But I heard that other old families who have a good relationship with ours are also selecting their young ladies to introduce to your brother. Uncle Li is even organizing a horse - riding event soon. There will be many high - society young ladies there. It's all to create opportunities for everyone."
Mu Ziyue was even more dissatisfied. The sister - in - law she had in mind was Lu Xue.
Not to mention that there was already a subtle affection developing between Lu Xue and her brother.
Even if there wasn't any affection, there was still the old master's will regarding Lu Xue! What did these aristocratic young ladies have to do with it!
Mu Ziyue had always looked down on these delicate young ladies. She thought that among all the young ladies, only she was of proper background, and the others were not worth a second look.
"I'll tell my brother that it's a trap and ask him not to go. Then those aristocratic young ladies will be dumbfounded. Let them play polo with their love rivals by themselves!"
Ding Muyun was a bit unhappy to see that Mu Ziyue was still defending Lu Xue in her words.
If Mu Ziyue was going to belittle other aristocratic young ladies, she should at least mention her a bit. After all, they had been good friends for so many years!
Ding Muyun fixed her gaze on Lu Xue and said vaguely, "Actually, I don't want to see such a situation either. But most of the boys from other families already have girlfriends or are married. Mu Yuze is one of the few single ones left, so it's only natural that he's the apple of the elders' eyes."