Chapter 71: Yihan’s Urgent Summons

During the two days in Pingwu, Xiao Yufan actually felt quite relaxed. However, as he set off on his return journey, he began to feel somewhat apprehensive…

As soon as he turned on his phone, dozens of missed calls popped up, instantly making Xiao Yufan feel gloomy.

Being caught among three women was an experience only Xiao Yufan himself could truly understand. The most critical part was that he didn’t have clear feelings for any of them, making it nothing short of torture.

“Women are such a hassle. Luckily, I haven’t gotten too involved with any of them. If anything serious had happened, my freedom would have been completely crushed…”

Xiao Yufan sighed toward the sky, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. The recent housing issue had just slightly eased the tension between him and one of them, but now this new problem had arisen. He feared their relationship might revert to where it had started.

However, despite his complaints, Xiao Yufan still dialed Yu Yihan’s number. Leaving without a word was already wrong; staying silent after disappearing for days would be even worse.

“You finally remembered to call. I thought you’d never show up again, which would have been a bit more peaceful for me…”

Clearly, Yu Yihan was upset, her voice colder than usual. Despite this, Xiao Yufan dared not show any irritation—after all, he was in the wrong.

“I went out to handle some important business and didn’t have time to ask for leave beforehand, so…”

“Important business? Don’t tell me you went somewhere like Pingwu for business. If I’m not mistaken, you probably went to see your little sweetheart!”

“You were spying on me?” Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a surge of anger. He hadn’t expected his secrets to be so completely exposed—it was like a slap in the face.

“If you have nothing to hide, why would you fear being watched? Please, I just wanted to make sure my employee was safe. Who has the time to monitor you…”

Perhaps sensing Xiao Yufan’s rising anger, Yu Yihan’s voice noticeably softened. After all, she had investigated him secretly and naturally felt somewhat uneasy.

During his two days in Pingwu, Xiao Yufan felt quite relaxed. However, as he embarked on his return journey, he began to feel a bit overwhelmed…

As soon as he turned on his phone, dozens of missed calls popped up, instantly plunging Xiao Yufan into a state of depression.

Caught between three women, the feeling was something only Xiao Yufan, as the person involved, could truly understand. The most crucial point was that he didn’t have any definite feelings for any of them, which was nothing short of torture.

“Women are such a hassle. Thankfully, I didn’t get entangled with this one. If something had really happened, my freedom would have been completely stifled…”

Xiao Yufan sighed deeply, a bitter smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. The rental dispute had just eased the tension between them a little, but now this new issue had arisen, likely sending them back to square one.

But complaints aside, Xiao Yufan still dialed Yu Yihan’s number. Leaving without a word was already wrong, and if he disappeared for a few days without any explanation, it would be inexcusable.

“So you finally decided to call? I thought you’d never show up again. At least now I can have some peace…”

It was clear that Yu Yihan was displeased, her voice tinged with coldness. Despite this, Xiao Yufan didn’t dare to show any temper, as he was the one at fault.

“I went out to take care of some important matters, so I didn’t have time to inform you…”

“Important matters? Don’t tell me going to Pingwu was for important matters. If I’m not mistaken, you were probably meeting your little lover, weren’t you?”

“Are you spying on me?” Xiao Yufan felt a surge of anger. He hadn’t expected his secrets to be so blatantly exposed, and it felt like a direct slap in the face.

“If you’re not doing anything shady, why worry about being spied on? Honestly, I just wanted to make sure my employee was safe. Who has the time to spy on you?”

Perhaps sensing Xiao Yufan’s rising anger, Yu Yihan’s voice softened noticeably. After all, she had investigated him, so she naturally felt a bit guilty.

“I…” Xiao Yufan was left utterly confused. Thankfully, he was on a train, or he might have exploded. He hated it when people meddled behind his back, and Yu Yihan had just crossed his line.

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Despite his frustration, Xiao Yufan eventually gave in under Yu Yihan’s mix of threats and persuasion. He vowed never to argue with women again, as it was simply impossible to win.

“Don’t let me catch you slipping, or else…” Xiao Yufan could only fantasize about revenge in his mind. Confronting Yu Yihan now would only leave him “bruised and battered,” so he wisely chose to remain silent.

As he gazed at the ever-changing scenery outside the train window, Xiao Yufan’s mind flashed through numerous moments he had shared with Yu Yihan. From their first encounter to now, it felt like they had already been through so much together…

They say it takes hundreds of glances in a past life to cross paths in this one. Xiao Yufan believed that in their past lives, he and Yu Yihan must have twisted their necks countless times to have such entanglements in this life. Who could deny that sharing the same roof wasn’t a form of destiny?

In life, some people pass us by before we even have a chance to meet them; others we meet but never truly get to know. And sometimes, even when we do get to know someone, it doesn’t turn out to be a perfect thing, just like Xiao Yufan and Yu Yihan’s encounter…

By the afternoon, Xiao Yufan had returned to Beijing. He didn’t even go back to his rental place, heading straight to the company instead. From Yu Yihan’s tone, it seemed she had some task for him, and he didn’t dare to delay.

Rushing all the way, Xiao Yufan could already imagine the storm that awaited him. This time, Yu Yihan definitely wouldn’t let him off so easily, but then again, she was the boss.

“Brother Fan, you’re finally back! Where did you go to pick up girls this time? Next time, remember to take me along…”

Plonking himself into a chair, Xiao Yufan downed a bottle of water from the table in one go. The journey had left him feeling quite exhausted.

Now, he had to face the most troublesome person, Yu Yihan. He needed to steady himself first, but as soon as he sat down, Lin Pingle’s voice chimed in.

“Next time, I’ll definitely take you along—to pay for me. So, what’s been happening these past few days? Why is the CEO in such a hurry to summon me?”

“Nothing major at the company. Maybe the CEO is just feeling lonely, you know…”

“I know nothing!” Xiao Yufan gestured dismissively. Lin Pingle was really asking for it, and with that, he headed straight for Yu Yihan’s office, leaving Lin Pingle with a mischievous grin…

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Although Xiao Yufan was very angry, he eventually gave in under Yu Yihan’s mix of threats and persuasion. He vowed never to argue with women again, because logic simply didn’t work with them…

“Just wait until I catch you in something, then…” Xiao Yufan could only indulge in some mental fantasies. Confronting Yu Yihan now would only leave him “wounded all over,” so he wisely chose to remain silent.

Looking out the window at the changing scenery, Xiao Yufan’s mind drifted through many memories of his time with Yu Yihan, from their first meeting to the present. It seemed as if they had already experienced so much together…

Hundreds of glances in a past life might earn just a fleeting encounter in this one. Xiao Yufan believed that in their previous life, they must have twisted their necks looking for each other, hence all the entanglements in this life. After all, who could deny that sharing the same roof isn’t a kind of destiny?

In life, there are people we pass by without having time to meet; we meet some, but don’t get the chance to know them. Sometimes, knowing someone isn’t always a perfect thing, just like the encounter between Xiao Yufan and Yu Yihan…

In the afternoon, Xiao Yufan finally returned to Beijing. He didn’t even go back to his rented apartment but went straight to the company, since Yu Yihan had mentioned she had a task for him, and naturally, he dared not delay.

Rushing all the way, Xiao Yufan could already imagine the storm awaiting him. This time, Yu Yihan definitely wouldn’t let him off easily—but then again, she was the boss.

“Boss Fan, you’re finally back! Where did you go this time to flirt? Next time, remember to bring me along…”

Collapsing into a chair, Xiao Yufan downed a bottle of mineral water from the desk in one gulp. He was quite exhausted from the journey.

Next, he still had to face the most difficult Yu Yihan, so he needed to calm himself first. However, just as he sat down, Lin Pinle’s voice came over.

“Next time I’ll definitely bring you. You can pay for me. Anything happen these days? Why is our CEO so eager to call me back?”

“Nothing major happened at the company. Maybe the CEO was just too lonely, you know…”

“I know your nonsense!” Xiao Yufan gestured rudely, thinking that Lin Pinle was indeed somewhat annoying. Then, he directly headed toward Yu Yihan’s office, leaving Lin Pinle behind with a sly grin on his face…