A shrill ringtone pierced the office. When Gu Wenze saw You Xiaonian's name on the screen, he was not surprised in the slightest.
The moment he answered, You Xiaonian's excited voice came through. "Did you see Weibo? Someone took a photo of Qiao Hua and Shen Zhen!"
"I saw it."
Gu Wenze's voice was low. His long, well-defined fingers gripped his phone, his gaze fixed on the photo displayed on the monitor in front of him.
Qiao Hua seemed to be doing very well. Her complexion was rosy, and a faint smile touched her lips. Bathed in sunlight, she looked as though she were glowing.
It seemed Qiao Hua had been doing well since leaving him. She had even opened a milk tea shop with Shen Zhen and become her own boss.
"When are you planning to leave?" You Xiaonian was clearly impatient, itching to drag Shen Zhen back immediately.
Gu Wenze's voice was as heavy and lifeless as stagnant water. "Now, of course."
Half an hour later, You Xiaonian arrived at the company, and the two set off for the address shown in the photo.
Neither spoke on the way. An oppressive tension filled the cramped car.
By the time they reached their destination, it was broad daylight.
Two employees were opening up the milk tea shop. The street was mostly empty, and it was still fairly early.
You Xiaonian opened the car door and was about to get out when Gu Wenze grabbed him.
You Xiaonian turned back irritably. "What are you doing?"
Gu Wenze's voice was low. "If you go over there acting like this and Qiao Hua and Shen Zhen aren't around, aren't you afraid their employees will tip them off?"
At that reminder, You Xiaonian finally calmed down. He glanced at Gu Wenze. "Then what