Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Xie Xiao was capable in his actions, how could a man admit he's incapable?

Thus, Luo Yanran watched as Xie Xiao grew busier and busier.

Although the sting operations were real, there was still work that had to be done.

So Xie Xiao had been so busy that for over a week, he hadn't been getting home until almost twelve each night.

Previously, he managed to make time to accompany Luo Yanran on weekends, but now that he was busier, he often lost track of what day of the week it was.

Today was Saturday, and Luo Yanran glanced at the time, it was past twelve again.

She sighed softly.

Then she glanced at her phone, where there was a message from Xie Xiao sent after eleven, saying he'd probably be a while longer and asking Luo Yanran to rest first.

Today, some suppliers had blocked Xie Xiao when he was leaving work again.

Yes, Luo Ming had now pulled the rug out from under them by revealing the plan to change suppliers.

This meant that Ge Hui and the rest no longer had any advantage; now, all the companies that wanted to work with Luo Ming were making inquiries, and trying to start with Xie Xiao.

However, Ge Hui and his group still had some advantages, such as knowing the scope of the project.

So when Xie Xiao finally got away tonight, he hadn't even waited for his cab before he was stopped by Yan Shi again.

Yan Shi looked a bit helpless as he said, "Mr. Xie, our boss would like to see you."

Xie Xiao glanced at the black BMW opposite him, and thought that Ge Hui was quite particular; he always used this car, one might think it was his only car.

He took a deep breath and faced Yan Shi, "If Mr. Ge has something to say, he can schedule a meeting to talk, but I'm afraid not tonight. I've had quite a bit to drink and won't be good for conversation."

Yan Shi eyed him, pulled out his phone, and made a call, "Boss, he seems a bit drunk..."

Xie Xiao noticed Yan Shi frown as he spoke to the other side, knowing that the meeting was going to happen whether he liked it or not.

Fortunately, although he had drunk a little, he was not drunk.

Sure enough, after hanging up the call, Yan Shi looked at Xie Xiao and said, "Our boss said that since Mr. Xie is drunk, we can offer you a ride home."

Xie Xiao met his gaze silently for a moment, then checked his phone, "I'm sorry, but my ride is here. Please convey my apologies to Mr. Ge."

With that, a black Volkswagen pulled up in front of them, Xie Xiao nodded at Yan Shi, then opened the car door and got in.

Yan Shi knew he should have stopped Xie Xiao, but he didn't move and just watched as Xie Xiao got in and drove away.

As expected, as soon as Yan Shi got back to the BMW, Ge Hui cursed him, "Fuck! Didn't I tell you to bring the guy up?"

Yan Shi spoke in a low voice, "Boss, Xie Xiao is very smart. He looked like he'd had too much to drink tonight, but if you force him to come, not to mention anything else, you might offend him. While he seems easy-going, he can hold a grudge..."

Ge Hui frowned as he listened to Yan Shi, his expression softening a bit, "Almost forgot you were his classmate. Are you saying Xie Xiao holds grudges?"

"Yes, holds grudges. Actually, I've offended him before, and see, now he pretends not to recognize me. He really holds grudges, and if you go against his wishes and force an encounter, I'm afraid it might backfire..."

The words Yan Shi didn't look at Ge Hui to say were quite reasonable.

Ge Hui, after hearing him out, didn't speak immediately, as if in deep thought.

Yan Shi did not disturb him, and after a while Ge Hui finally spoke, "Tell me about Xie Xiao, what kind of person is he? You were classmates…"

On the other hand, Xie Xiao had decisively refused the offer and left.

In fact, in the instant that Yan Shi made the call, Xie Xiao had thought he wouldn't be able to escape. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

But then, something felt off. They were the ones who needed him, not the other way around.

So there's no need to go along with them.

In the end, Xie Xiao simply walked away neatly and decisively.

Xie Xiao stood at the elevator entrance, somewhat disdainfully smelling the alcohol on himself.

Li Xiu had just gotten off work and saw Xie Xiao; since they met at the elevator, she couldn't not greet him.

She smiled and called out, "Mr. Xie, have you just finished work?"

"Miss Li." Xie Xiao turned and saw Li Xiu, took a moment to respond, "Have you just finished work as well?"

"Yes," Li Xiu reached out to press the elevator button, and that's when Xie Xiao realized he had been standing there all this time as if he had forgotten to press the button – he really was a bit tipsy.

"You went to a social engagement, right?" Li Xiu said with a smile, "It's Saturday today. You're usually with Luoluo, aren't you?"

Bringing up Luo Yanran was at least guaranteed to avoid any awkwardness.

Xie Xiao thought of Luo Yanran and his expression softened a bit. He reached up tiredly to rub the corner of his forehead, "I've been too busy these days, it might be a while before I can spend some quality time with her..."

The elevator was always quick. When it arrived, the doors opened and Xie Xiao saw Luo Yanran standing at the door looking towards the elevator.

Upon seeing him, Luo Yanran walked over, then noticed Li Xiu a half-step behind him and paused, "What a coincidence, you two met again? Xiuxiu, you're off work so late?"

Li Xiu smiled and stepped out, "Can't help it, the boss is overbearing. I just ran into him downstairs. Don't let me disturb your rest, good night."

Luo Yanran and Xie Xiao said good night to her with a smile.

Xie Xiao took Luo Yanran's hand and cautioned, "It's quite cold at night now, why aren't you wearing more? Why haven't you gone to bed yet?"

Luo Yanran smelled the alcohol on him and felt a bit of heartache, "Did you drink a lot? Have you taken your sober-up medicine? I'll make you some honey water. You don't have to work tomorrow; no need to go to bed early..."

The last thing Li Xiu saw before closing the door was their silhouettes, holding hands and speaking softly as they entered.

Luo Yanran let Xie Xiao sit to the side and then made him some honey water.

Watching him drink, she said with concern, "You've been drinking too much lately."

Xie Xiao consoled her with a smile, "It's okay, it'll be over after a while, everyone wants a slice of the pie now..."

Xie Xiao spoke to Luo Yanran in a gentle voice about the project team.

It had always been like that between them; they would share anything with each other, except for content covered by confidentiality agreements.

There were no barriers between them such as, "Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand."

If truly not understood, then simply explain a little more.

That is the correct way to get along.

They never minded the hassle, so they didn't mind elaborating a bit more.

Luo Yanran listened carefully to what Xie Xiao was saying; in fact, she had also taken some time to learn about business management recently.

Of course, she wasn't saying she was great at it, just that she occasionally glanced at it, so she wouldn't have to ask him what he meant when he mentioned certain terms.

Just like how Xie Xiao would occasionally read the law books she left on the table when he had free time.

They were both busy, that was a fact.

But they were both willing to spend a little time understanding each other's work.

Living together with someone else was a first for both of them, so they both needed to study it seriously.

So far, it seemed to be working out well.