Bai Zhiyi heard Yu Yang's voice outside the office door, took a deep breath unconsciously, and went in after the staff opened the door in response.
Bai Zhiyi spotted Su Youchuan sitting on the sofa. Just like the image portrayed in the media, he was gentle and refined with a warm smile. He should have been a kind and approachable person, but instead, he sent chills down Bai Zhiyi's spine.
The boy sitting next to him was dressed boldly in bright and vibrant colors. If it weren't for his decent-looking face, the outfit would have been so chaotic that it would have been hard to tell what was important and what wasn't, and it would have given one goosebumps.
While Bai Zhiyi was observing Su Youchuan and Lin Yuyan, the two of them were also observing him.
Lin Yuyan, in particular, practically had her eyes glued to him, making no attempt to hide it.
" Director Yu, I wonder what brings you here?" Bai Zhiyi maintained her composure and politely nodded to the two of them before walking over to Yu Yang and exchanging a glance with him.
"Actually, it's nothing. Please have a seat. It's just that President Su has an idea he'd like you to hear about. Listen to it first, then make a decision."
Yu Yang gestured for Bai Zhiyi to sit on the sofa next to him before finishing his sentence. He then looked at Su Youchuan, his expression unreadable.
But Bai Zhiyi understood the meaning behind his words; it seemed that Su Youchuan's purpose in coming here this time was indeed him.
"I wonder what President Su's thoughts are? Does she need someone with my limited abilities to do this?"
As soon as Bai Zhiyi finished speaking, Su Youchuan, who had been deep in thought, finally came back to his senses. He lowered his fingers from his chin, smiled slightly at him, and opened his mouth to say something when the office door was pushed open forcefully.
"Wow, it's so lively in here! Yu Yang, you have such an important guest, why didn't you call me? I could have come down to greet him."
It wasn't Zhang Zhichen who entered from outside, but Shang Shujue who pushed Zhang Zhichen aside and rushed in first. He was wearing a white shirt and black trousers, looking like a graceful water lily, and his smile was simply too dazzling.
Su Youchuan hadn't seen Shang Shujue for a long time. His memory was still of the humble image of the other man holding a gift and begging him to accept it. He hadn't seen him act so unrestrained, carefree, and slightly arrogant in a long time.
Lin Yuyan was just attracted by Shang Shujue's looks a second ago, but the next second she saw him in person. She became so nervous that even her posture became much more restrained. Compared to her arrogance just now, she was as well-behaved as a primary school student.
Damn, Shang Shujue is even more handsome in person than in photos. Su Youchuan, that idiot, can't even catch someone as stunning as him and instead likes a plain-looking guy. He has no taste at all!
Hu Yichen, Zhang Zhichen, and Bai Zhiyi: Who are you calling a vegetarian? You rotten cucumber! (ꐦ°᷄д°᷅)
"Oh dear~ I'm so sorry, I was so busy greeting President Su that I forgot Young Master Shang is an old acquaintance of President Su's. Come, come, come sit here, President Su is waiting for you, haha..."
Yu Yang's laughter was so sincere it couldn't be more genuine, and there was even a hint of tears welling up in his eyes. If Shang Shujue didn't come over soon, he felt he wouldn't be able to hold it in anymore.
"Good afternoon, Brother Jue."
Bai Zhiyi stood up from the sofa, her tense body relaxing a bit. When she called out to Shang Shujue, her tone was deliberately calm, but the way she looked at him was like looking at a savior and a pillar of support, full of trust.
"Hmm, good afternoon." Shang Shujue patted Bai Zhiyi's shoulder, speaking like an elder to a younger person, his tone somewhat indulgent. "Come, sit down."
"Let me see what brought the incredibly busy Grand CEO Su from the Su Group here?"
Shang Shujue pulled Bai Zhiyi to sit next to him. When he looked up, he took out a handful of lollipops from his pocket. His gaze fell on Su Youchuan, devoid of any affection, as if he were looking at a stranger.
"Want a lollipop? I bought one on my way here. This brand of candy tastes pretty good. Oh, I almost forgot, President Su doesn't like sweets."
Shang Shujue didn't pay much attention to Su Youchuan. After giving Yu Yang and Bai Zhiyi each a lollipop, she took one for herself and put the rest back in her pocket.
Lin Yuyan raised her hand and touched the back of her head, looking elsewhere while secretly observing Shang Shujue's reaction out of the corner of her eye, avoiding Su Youchuan's gaze. This person... is really good-looking.
Su Youchuan glanced at Lin Yuyan indifferently, frowned slightly, and lowered his eyes to look at the plain ring on his finger.
For some reason, he suppressed his emotions and looked up with a gentle, spring-like gaze.
"I haven't been too busy lately, but you've been so busy that you even blocked and deleted my contact information. President Shang this heartless towards your ex-girlfriends? You're so cruel..."
Su Youchuan's words brought the matter between him and Shang Shujue into the open.
It's unclear whether she's reminiscing about the days when she was pursued, or if she's trying to put him down by implying that she shamelessly fawned over him in the past.
The atmosphere in the office became even more tense in that instant. Yu Yang's smile froze as he looked at Su Youchuan. "I knew you shameless bastard had ulterior motives!"
Bai Zhiyi frowned, glanced at Shang Shujue's expression, and then looked at Su Youchuan. What exactly was this guy here for? He truly lived up to his reputation as a scoundrel...
Lin Yuyan looked at Su Youchuan several times in disbelief. Was this guy crazy? Why did he suddenly bring this up?
Wasn't he here to keep Bai Zhiyi? He's not going to switch targets, is he? No way, he's got his eye on Shang Shujue, he's going to pursue him!