Han Xiaolu never expected Yan Hua to inquire in this direction. She quickly thought it over and figured that only this explanation could quickly dispel Yan Hua's doubts. So she readily accepted this assumption.
"It's quite possible. They seem very close. Maybe they were in a relationship abroad, and that's why Ji Jingcheng came to visit Lu Xue?"
Yan Hua nodded. He knew this must be the case.
Han Xiaolu couldn't tell everything. She claimed it was to protect Lu Xue's privacy, but the intimacy between Lu Xue and that boy was obvious to anyone with eyes.
"Alright, I've got what I wanted. You're done here!"
Yan Hua patted Han Xiaolu on the shoulder and stood up, ready to leave.
Han Xiaolu called out from behind, "Why are you so interested in this? Do you have a crush on Lu Xue and want to pursue her?"
Yan Hua raised an eyebrow, about to refute, but then thought that if he didn't take the blame, Han Xiaolu might figure out that it was his boss who sent him to ask.
His boss was so proud that he would never allow himself to be seen as impatient. It seemed he was destined to be the scapegoat.
He waved his hand dismissively. "Just assume I have a crush on Lu Xue. That's why I'm asking. If you learn anything new about Ji Jingcheng and Lu Xue in the future, remember to report it to me."
Han Xiaolu frowned. She didn't mind others liking Lu Xue, but Yan Hua...
The disparity was just too great!
She sized Yan Hua up and down but couldn't see any chemistry between him and Lu Xue. Instead, it gave her the creeps.
Han Xiaolu quickly shook off the disgusting feeling and said firmly, "No need. I think Lu Xue and Ji Jingcheng have a good relationship. They might be in a hot - and - heavy romance. I think you'd better not interfere. Goodbye!"
With that, she pushed Yan Hua out of the door.
Yan Hua was shut out. He rolled up his sleeves in frustration but couldn't do anything about it. He had no choice but to go back and report to Mu Yuze, fuming inside.
It was 8 p.m., and the office was still brightly lit. Mu Yuze was sitting under the lamp, reviewing documents.
He looked calm, occasionally making notes with a swift stroke of his pen. When he encountered a problem, he would call the project contact person to his office to discuss the situation.
At half - past eight, Yan Hua pushed the door open from outside. He shook off the rain on his body and addressed Mu Yuze.
"Boss, I've investigated as you instructed. From the results, Lu Xue and Ji Jingcheng should be in a romantic relationship. However, I haven't been able to dig deeper into their exact relationship status. Whether they are ex - lovers or current lovers is uncertain. Whether they are in a passionate relationship or having a cold war is also hard to tell. But generally, it seems to be this way. If you need more details, I'll look into it further."
Mu Yuze kept his head down, reviewing the documents. His pen was scribbling away, seemingly indifferent to Yan Hua's words.
After a while, he closed the file, lowered his eyes under the lamp, and said calmly, "I see. You can go."
When he said this, his expression was calm, and his long lashes cast two arc - shaped shadows on his cheeks.
Perhaps due to the overhead light, his whole face looked somewhat unreal.
Seeing that his boss was calm, Yan Hua heaved a sigh of relief and backed out.
But as soon as he stepped out of the door, Mu Yuze behind him suddenly clenched the paper in his hand, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it into the trash can.
He stood up restlessly, pacing back and forth in front of the floor - to - ceiling mirror. He took a deep breath to calm himself down.
Only then did he realize a problem. Although the old man's will had arranged his engagement to Lu Xue, if the wedding didn't take place as scheduled, this written engagement was nothing more than the old man's wishful thinking.
Although he had brought Lu Xue back to the old mansion, no one had said that Lu Xue couldn't have her own boyfriend, and he couldn't forcefully control her feelings.
Mu Yuze suddenly found that everything might just be his own unrequited love.
Before she met him, Lu Xue had her own life and emotional state, and none of these had changed because of his appearance.
Moreover, he might just be a name in Lu Xue's life. He had never truly entered her world.
The more frustrated Mu Yuze felt, the clearer his mind became. As usual, he returned to his desk and calmly continued to review the documents.
It was nearly 10 p.m. before he finished all his work for the day.
When he pushed the door open and walked out, Yan Hua had been waiting for him at his desk for a long time.
Seeing his boss come out, Yan Hua quickly wiped the drool from his face and stood up seriously.
"Boss, shall we go back to the old home now?"
Mu Yuze nodded without saying a word, put on his coat, and strode out.
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