Tao Yaoyao's sudden departure took Chen Shi'an rather by surprise.
Their paths had crossed many times along the way.
Although Tao Yaoyao was a businesswoman who put profit first in everything, she had indeed given Chen Shi'an a great deal of help.
Now that she was leaving, Chen Shi'an could not help feeling somewhat moved.
After a moment's thought, he asked quietly, "If you just leave like this, what about Ye Xicheng?"
Cui Zhu froze for a moment, then let out a long sigh. "Please stop teasing me, Commander Chen. There was never anything between Commander Ye and me, and there certainly won't be anything in the future."
Chen Shi'an was about to press her further, but Cui Zhu spoke bluntly. "Commander Ye came to see me not long ago."
Chen Shi'an knew perfectly well, but still gave an "Oh?" before asking, "What did he want with you?"
Cui Zhu sighed again, shaking her head with a bitter smile. "He didn't even give me the chance to pine for him."
The corners of Chen Shi'an's mouth lifted slightly. "Then I should congratulate you."
Cui Zhu blinked, then frowned and chided him. "Commander Ye dumped me, and you're congratulating me?"
The corners of Chen Shi'an's mouth rose noticeably higher. "The fact that you can say it so easily shows that you've already let go.
"Ye Xicheng wasn't the right match for you. Now that you've let him go, you'll surely find a husband who suits your heart in the future."
Cui Zhu's pretty face flushed slightly. "Then may your kind words come true, Commander Chen."
At this point, she seemed to remember something. "Commander Chen, the pavilion master sent me to invite you to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. How did you turn the conversation to me?"
Chen Shi'an sighed softly. "The