Xiao Yufan had never imagined that beneath Yu Yihan’s cold and delicate beauty lay a tenderness so profound it could drive any man wild…
When Lin Ping described the entire incident in a detached tone, Xiao Yufan felt a complex mix of emotions. Yu Yihan appeared somewhat aloof, yet it wasn’t difficult to sense the passionate warmth hidden within her.
“Perhaps I still don’t know her well enough.”
Xiao Yufan chuckled and shook his head. Over this time, even he hadn’t realized how naturally he had come to regard Yu Yihan as the most important person in his life—a place no one else could ever fill.
Finally understanding Lin Ping’s pain, Xiao Yufan felt a thousand wild horses galloping through his mind as he faced the pile of pending work. Instantly, he felt a headache coming on. Although the position of deputy manager appeared glamorous, the responsibilities were far greater.
Xiao Yufan began to question whether he had a masochistic streak. After all, everything he possessed was more than enough to guarantee a stable and peaceful life. Not extravagantly wealthy, but certainly enviable to many. Yet he had chosen the most ordinary path.
“People shouldn’t ever abandon their beliefs. Perhaps this is simply fate.”
Never considering himself extraordinary, even after everything he’d experienced, Xiao Yufan still attributed it all to his master—his grandfather, who had lived for twenty-five years under a different identity.
Yet gradually, Xiao Yufan began to sense a wild, untamed bloodline within him. Whether it was his behavior in Chenghai or that incident on the bullet train, his temperament had undergone a complete transformation compared to two years ago.
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In the following days, Yu Yihan and Qin Menglu frequently appeared at the company, greatly boosting the morale of many employees. Who wouldn’t want to show off in front of beautiful women? Xiao Yufan could only smile helplessly at the situation.
Between Qin Menglu and Xiao Yufan, there remained a thin veil of unspoken understanding. Yet both were fully aware of it. Perhaps out of reluctance to burden each other, neither chose to bring it up.
As for Yu Yihan, she remained as cold as ever. But Xiao Yufan’s attitude toward her had clearly softened. A woman who kept all her feelings locked inside was often the most emotional of all.
Inside the executive office at the top of the company building, Qin Menglu and Yu Yihan sat lazily and casually. If Xiao Yufan had been there, he would have surely bled from the nose—those two girls were simply too seductive in their poses…
“Yihan, how did Uncle allow you to come to Beijing? Weren’t you about to get engaged back then?”
Yu Yihan poured two cups of coffee, handing one to Qin Menglu before leaning against the desk with the other, a rare warmth showing on her face.
“Yufan resolved the company’s crisis, so I no longer had to be used as a bargaining chip in an engagement. Now I’m free to go wherever I please. Besides, you’re still in Beijing, right, dear cousin?”
Qin Menglu’s lips curled into a confident smile, her delicate frame trembling slightly. Although she tried to control her emotions, she couldn’t help but think of her father—she had rarely ever left home before.
“Don’t be cheeky. You didn’t come here just because I’m here. I know your little secrets better than anyone. I’m just curious—didn’t Uncle’s company have a multi-million funding gap? How could Xiao Yufan possibly resolve such a crisis?”
Yu Yihan felt a sense of disbelief. While she didn’t think Xiao Yufan was completely ordinary, he certainly didn’t seem like someone capable of casually pulling out millions.
“Yufan isn’t as simple as he appears. Can you imagine that the police chief of Chenghai personally addresses him as ‘Master Xiao’?”
Qin Menglu spoke calmly, but her words struck Yu Yihan like thunder. Someone who could casually produce millions and wield such influence in official circles was clearly no ordinary person.
“He really is quite mysterious. Seems like he’s been hiding it well from all of us.”
A seductive smile curved her lips, Yu Yihan’s fair face glowing with a rebellious charm. Hearing Qin Menglu’s words, she grew unexpectedly calm, for she had a vague sense that Xiao Yufan was no ordinary man.
“Could it be that my dear cousin has a soft spot for Yufan? I’ve never seen our stunning Yu beauty take such an interest in any man before. If you say there’s nothing going on, I won’t believe you!”
Qin Menglu playfully stuck out her tongue. A woman’s intuition was always sharp, and her instincts told her there was definitely something between Yu Yihan and Xiao Yufan.
“Who’d be interested in him? The men who like me could form an entire reinforced battalion. Why would I be interested in him?”
Yu Yihan’s expression subtly flickered, while at the same time, Xiao Yufan—who was busy in his office—sneezed twice in a row.
“Oh really? Then why are you still living together with him?”
“Because he refused to move out. What else could I do?”
A faint blush spread from Yu Yihan’s cheeks all the way to her ears. In front of Qin Menglu, she felt as if she were completely exposed, with no secrets left.
“I see. He doesn’t want to leave, and you don’t want to move out. Seems like it’s mutual affection after all, huh? Tsk tsk…”
“Stop it! You’re the one with a crush, aren’t you? Go find your Yufan then. I really have no interest at all!”
Yu Yihan dared not continue. She feared that if she spoke more, her hidden loneliness would gradually reveal itself. After all, hadn’t she lived just fine all these years on her own?
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