#Ling Jinyu Kidnapped#

Zheng Yi's pupils contracted, and her expression grew even more tense. She instinctively placed her right hand over the bracelet on her left wrist, as though that could make people overlook it.

Liu Mingkang glanced at Zheng Yi and stood up. "It's getting late. We shouldn't keep disturbing President Shao."

Zheng Yi hurried after him. She hid her left hand behind her back, pulled Yu Huiran to her feet with her right hand, and gave an awkward laugh. "Yes, Huiran, honey, we should be leaving."

"Goodbye, President Shao."

Shao Suqiu nodded.

Chu Xiyue swallowed the mandarin orange in her mouth. The four of them had already reached the door when she suddenly spoke. "Wait."

The four turned back. Chu Xiyue looked at Yu Huiran. "Ms. Yu, I have something to tell you."

Yu Huiran:?

She looked around, then pointed at herself. "Me?"

"Come here." Chu Xiyue beckoned to Yu Huiran.

Yu Huiran did not hesitate for long before walking back. Standing before Chu Xiyue again, she looked somewhat puzzled. "Miss Chu?"

Chu Xiyue casually picked out a mandarin orange and handed it to her, then said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Watch out for fire, thieves, and best friends."

Yu Huiran froze. She looked up at Chu Xiyue, who smiled at her. "Ms. Yu, happy New Year. New year, new beginnings."

"Take care."

Yu Huiran lowered her head to look at the mandarin orange in her palm, then turned back toward the three people waiting for her at the door.

She looked at Chu Xiyue, and something seemed to flash through her mind.

After the four had left, Mrs. Shao lifted her teacup and took a sip. "What did you say to her just now?"

Chu Xiyue eagerly shared the latest gossip with Mrs. Shao.