Chapter 213: Overcoming the Mental Hurdle?

To unleash the potential of every employee at Huishui, Xiao Yufan allocated five percent of the company’s shares as a reward. With such an immense financial incentive, every employee at Huishui was giving their all.

Although five percent might not seem like a large portion, considering Huishui’s annual profits, its value became apparent. Even one percent of the company’s shares represented an astronomical sum.

Under this dual incentive, every employee at Huishui clearly understood that the company, once stuck in a slump, was finally about to return to the spotlight.

After several days of hard work, the stalemate began to break apart, thanks not only to Lin Jiayao’s tremendous influence but also to the relentless efforts of the entire leadership team at Huishui.

Leaning back in his comfortable chair, Xiao Yufan stretched his stiff body with a sense of satisfaction. Gazing at the empty ceiling, he momentarily lost himself in thought; he actually had no clear expectations for Huishui’s future.

“Hey, why are you avoiding me all day? Do you think I’m going to eat you…”

Just as he was feeling drowsy with a slight headache, a light and clear voice arrived as expected. Xiao Yufan’s face immediately showed a bitter smile, his lips twitching slightly.

“Am I avoiding you? I don’t think so. Maybe I’ve just been too busy lately to pay attention to you…”

Eyes lowered, Xiao Yufan dared not meet the gaze of those slightly angry beautiful eyes and shifted his sight to the window outside. Ultimately, it was because of that promise—he didn’t want to get too close to this girl, even though their mutual feelings were unspoken.

“Too busy? Then why do I see you spending all day with Vice President Yu and the beautiful Lin? Don’t tell me you only have time for them…”

“Miss, they are going to be my future wives. Do you expect me not to spend time with them and instead be with you?”

Xiao Yufan retorted with a question, a faint mysterious smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. It seemed that unless this girl backed down, his days ahead would become even more unpleasant. Therefore, he had to be more resolute…

“You’re such a bastard…”

Qingluan’s compact, delicate body trembled violently, and the moisture forming at the corners of her eyes made her appear even more enchantingly fragile. Xiao Yufan’s heart quivered slightly but eventually turned into a self-mocking expression.

“I am indeed a complete scoundrel. You’ve known this all along. I’m fickle-hearted and overly sentimental. Miss, please don’t waste your efforts on me anymore…”

He didn’t know how many times he had been called this, and now he had grown numb to it, feeling nothing at all. Yet, towards this girl, he felt a deep sense of guilt.

“No matter what my brother says, it can never represent my will. Even if you try to push me away, I won’t leave. I can give up everything, just hoping you can be there for me…”

To unleash the potential of every employee at Brilliance, Xiao Yufan allocated five percent of the company’s shares as incentives. Under the immense stimulation of such substantial benefits, every employee at Brilliance is giving their all…

Although five percent of the shares may not seem like much at first glance, considering Brilliance’s annual revenue, it becomes clear just how significant this five percent is. Even one percent of the shares in Brilliance is an astronomical figure.

With this dual stimulus, every employee at Brilliance is acutely aware that the company, which once lingered in a low period, is finally about to re-enter the spotlight…

After several days of intense effort, the deadlock at Brilliance has gradually been broken. This is undoubtedly due in part to the enormous influence of Lin Jiayao, as well as the persistent efforts of Brilliance’s entire leadership team.

Leaning back in his comfortable chair, Xiao Yufan stretched his slightly stiff body and gazed at the empty ceiling, momentarily lost in thought. He doesn’t have much expectation for Brilliance’s future path.

“Hey, why are you avoiding me all day? It’s not like I’m going to eat you…”

Just as he was feeling overwhelmed and drowsy, a light, melodious voice reached his ears. Xiao Yufan’s face immediately broke into a wry smile, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

“Am I avoiding you? Not really. I’ve just been too busy these past few days and haven’t had time to pay attention to you…”

Avoiding eye contact, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to meet those slightly angry, beautiful eyes. Instead, he shifted his gaze to the window. Ultimately, it was because of a certain promise that he didn’t want to get too close to this girl, even though the mutual affection between them was unspoken.

“Too busy? Then why do I see you spending all your time with Deputy Yu and the beautiful Lin? Could it be that you only have time for them?”

“Miss, they are my future wives. Do you expect me to spend time with you instead of them?”

Xiao Yufan retorted, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. If this girl didn’t back off, his life would become even more troublesome. He needed to be more decisive…

“You jerk…”

Qing Luan’s delicate body trembled violently, and the moisture in her eyes made her look even more pitiful. Xiao Yufan’s heart wavered for a moment, but in the end, it turned into a self-mocking smile.

“I’m a complete and utter jerk, and you know that. I’m endlessly fickle and unrestrained in my affections. Miss, you shouldn’t waste your time on me…”

Xiao Yufan had lost count of how many times he’d been called this. He had become numb to it, so numb that he felt nothing. Yet, he felt a deep sense of guilt toward this girl.

“No matter what my brother says, it will never represent my will. Even if you try to push me away, I won’t leave. I can give up everything, as long as you…”

Tears blurred her vision as Qing Luan turned and ran out, her suppressed emotions finally released. Xiao Yufan stood frozen in place, then sighed and shook his head…

“Is this fair to her?”

As soon as Qing Luan left, Tian Xuan’s figure appeared in the office. Her gaze was soft as she watched Qing Luan’s retreating figure, her expression filled with deep meaning.

“Then, Tian Xuan, do you think this is fair to you?”

Instead of answering Tian Xuan’s question, Xiao Yufan’s eyes grew emptier. He never denied that he truly liked Qing Luan, but it was just that—liking. He didn’t want this girl to get caught up in it…

“Perhaps… we are luckier than her…”

A charming glow flickered across Tian Xuan’s face, and her eyes softened even more. She felt fortunate to have crossed the threshold of Xiao Yufan’s heart. Otherwise, she might have ended up like Qing Luan, waiting in vain. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had always been by her side…

“Is it fair for you to treat her like this?”

Just after Qingluan left, Tianxuan’s figure appeared in the office doorway. Her gaze was gentle as she looked at Qingluan’s retreating figure, her expression carrying a deeper meaning.

“Then, how do you think it’s fair for me to treat all of you?”

Not answering Tianxuan’s question directly, Xiao Yufan’s eyes became more hollow. He never denied that he truly liked Qingluan, but it was merely a fondness. He didn’t want this girl to get involved too…

“Perhaps… we are luckier than her…”

A charming glow flickered across Tianxuan’s pretty face, her eyes becoming even gentler. She felt relieved that she had managed to enter Xiao Yufan’s heart; otherwise, she might have ended up waiting desperately like Qingluan. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had always been by her side…