Chapter 10 The Feeling of Liking

I am not familiar with him, really, Director. Xu Dafu was anxious to explain. For her, she truly did not want to approach him to gather news, but if it were left to someone else, she would be even more uneasy, feeling extremely conflicted inside, just not knowing how to approach him in the best way

Xu Duo Fu's expression turned cold, and he immediately turned and rushed out.

Many blessings took the document with confusion, the four characters "Jun Yue Hotel" caught her eye, and even the specific room number 303 was clearly written. She felt a chill run through her body and suddenly raised her head to ask, "Where did the director get this information from"

What a pair of joyful adversaries

Knowing full well that being by his side is dangerous, yet still daring to risk one's life for this fight

Seeing her slightly impatient expression, Ruan Silang laughed heartily, and the wrinkles on his forehead immediately became pronounced. In fact, he was already in his fifties, yet he still appeared vibrant and energetic, looking no more than in his early forties. Having endured the blood and storm of life, he naturally carried a sense of weariness, but it also added a touch of masculine charisma.

Senior brother ... ... Manyu stopped at the doorstep, unable to restrain herself from calling out, but in an instant, she quickly composed herself, as if nothing had happened: "Come in quickly, there are no vegetables at home, and the supermarket is closed, so I can only invite you to have noodles."

Once again, walking in the corridor of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, her heart raced even more fiercely, and she felt completely flustered, her mind in a daze. That damned sixth sense throbbed in her head, making it impossible for her to calm down.

As soon as he finished speaking, the tightly shut door was suddenly burst open from the outside, and the figure of Jiang Chengyue rushed in like the wind

Ruan Si seemed to have no intention of speaking, merely curling the corners of his mouth and looking at her faintly. Xu Manyu felt uneasy under his gaze, slightly shifting her position before deciding to ask a question. However, before she could utter a word, he spoke first.

Many of the originally cheerful steps of Xu Fubu stumbled, nearly falling down the stairs. His words sounded calm and unruffled, but why did her heart suddenly tighten? It was as if someone had squeezed it in the palm of their hand.

Xu Duo took a breath, relieved that it was not as concerning as she had feared. However, Hua Yu should not have acted so presumptuously. She stepped forward and gently patted her slightly tense shoulder, softly reassuring her: "What you think is certainly not wrong, but how do you know if they have any important plans? You should trust Yang Yihao, shouldn't you?" She smiled, turned, and walked out of the newspaper office.

However, many of Fu's eyes had no leisure to appreciate the resplendent decorations; her gaze was fixed directly on the large black swivel chair in the center of the grand hall, which was turned away from her. A breath was drawn away, and the heart within her chest began to beat restlessly, as the man who had entered with her quietly closed the door.

Jiang Xiaoman was at a loss, only knowing to retreat, and it was only when she shrank into the corner that she realized something was amiss. This was her home, and of course, she could come and go as she pleased. Thus, she perked up and pouted, "I went home for the New Year! I only stayed for two days and came back. That home is so boring!" She adjusted her wrinkled pajamas and tilted her head, noticing Shao Rongping at the door. "Ah! Senior brother, you are here too? So, where is that handsome gangster?" As she spoke, she made an effort to peek outside.

The car slowly came to a stop at the entrance of the Golden Radiance, a high-end luxury restaurant, which was quite familiar to Xu Nafu. It was at the nearby intersection where that sudden kiss had occurred. She instinctively pressed her lips together and followed the man in black into the elevator, which ascended directly to the presidential suite on the ninth floor

Xu Duo Fu smiled and left her to attend to Shao Rongping

The sunlight overhead is a kind of cold, stark white, blinding her eyes. She stands at the intersection, watching the hurried crowd pass by, suddenly feeling lost as to where to go. He is no longer here; where could he be? Regarding Jiang Chengyue, she truly knows very little about Xu Fu, yet why has she become so deeply entangled? Entangled to such an unexpected degree.

Shao Rongping did not speak, but after a few hours of not seeing him, the troubled expression on Xu Duofu's face had vanished. Before him stood a radiant Xu Duofu, whose brows and eyes exuded a sense of wonder. This was the Xu Duofu he had known for so many years, yet now, he found it hard to articulate the inexplicable feelings stirring within him. After a long while, he finally smiled and said: "Well, didn't I tell you? No matter where you are, no matter what you are doing, I will wait for you, always wait..."

When they arrived at the newspaper office the next day, only Hua Yu and Shen Jun were on the second floor, as the other reporters had not yet arrived. Shen Jun had always been diligent, typically being the first to arrive at the newspaper office, but it was rather unusual to encounter Hua Yu there.

"Brother Yue?" She suppressed the heart that was about to burst from her throat, cautiously opened her mouth, and her voice was so hoarse that even she found it hard to believe.

Senior Brother? Senior Brother!" She knocked on the car window, calling out with all her might, and Shao Rongping suddenly woke up.

The man seemed quite satisfied as he nodded, casually blowing at the tea leaves floating in the teacup. His peripheral vision lightly swept over Xu Manyu before he smiled and said: "Everyone calls me Master Ruan Si, and you may call me that as well. Ah Yue has been nurtured by me, and I have never doubted his judgment." As he spoke, he pointed to a chair that had just been brought over and said, "Please sit down, do not neglect your own people."

With a determined bite, Xu Manyufu bent down and squeezed in. What was there to fear? He clearly knew that danger was right beside him, yet he dared to risk his life for this fight.

Have you not yet found Jiangcheng Yue? Liang Hongyue was reading the morning newspaper of the day, not lifting her head, yet her casual remark carried an oppressive force

Liang Hongyue smiled, lowered her head to sip a cup of jasmine tea, and slowly pulled out a small note from a folder beside her: "Here! The address!"

A deep blue car quietly approached her side, and someone silently walked up behind her, leaning close to her ear and asking: "Miss Xu, are you looking for Brother Yue?"

During her university years, Xu Manyu had seen her roommates fall in love many times. It was probably like that, with silly smiles from time to time, their heads close together as if they were the whole world, sharing a bowl of soup and feeling it was the greatest happiness in the world. At that time, she didn't quite understand; she thought that not going out to have fun and play wildly in university was a waste of youth, and that being in a relationship was rather uninteresting. But now, it was different. As she watched Jiang Xiaoman and Chu Shaojun, she surprisingly felt a warmth in her heart, warmer than eating hot pot. Even more frightening was that she found herself developing a feeling called longing.

The atmosphere in the car was very oppressive and dull. She tried several times to inquire about Jiang Chengyue, but the man and the driver seemed even more sullen, completely ignoring her. Their task was merely to pick her up and take her to another location

When the door was opened, Xu Manyu was shocked, and one could describe it with a single word: furious. She shouted at the lump of a person in pajamas, with disheveled hair, huddled in the room playing games: "Jiang Xiaoman! Why didn't you come home for the New Year?!"

The man fell silent, opened the car door for her, and stood respectfully to the side

Xu Manyu clutched the thin piece of paper as she walked out, her mind still somewhat dazed. She could not understand why Huayu would reveal the address they had hidden, could it be that she had fallen out with Yang Yihao? The paper felt heavier and heavier in her hand, so she quickly stuffed it into her bag and hurried towards Huayu's cubicle.

Knocking on the door anxiously, there was no response. She called softly a few times at the door, yet still received no reply. Could he have gone out? She hurried downstairs to ask the owner at the counter, who smiled at her and said, "Here to look for your husband again? Oh dear, he left early this morning; could it be that he hasn't returned home yet?"

"Yes, I am Xu Dofu." Xu Dofu nodded slightly, her gaze still fixed on the man, her heartbeat gradually calming down. Subconsciously, she understood that this man was not ordinary, so she could not afford to be careless. She had always been more composed and calm in tense and intense situations, so she straightened her back, raised her chin slightly, and smiled gently in response

Before I had the chance to speak, I saw Huayu stand up, her face as frosty as ever: "Don't think of me as that kind of person. I..." She pondered for a moment, then frowned and continued, "I don't want Ahao to live in hiding. No matter how terrifying the enemy is, one should stand up and face it. I am willing to be with him, but I don't want him to be like this. Moreover, he told me that Yuege has no responsibility at all."

As soon as the topic of gossip was brought up, many were excited, raising their eyebrows and laughing: "Oh! What kind of relationship is this? Have you all invited him over for dinner?"

That night, she dreamed of Jiang Chengyue. He was smiling at her, perhaps because he usually maintained a serious demeanor, his expression appeared somewhat unnatural, yet his eyes were filled with warmth and joy. She walked towards him, step by step, cautiously, fearing that if she stepped too heavily, the dream would shatter. Just as she was about to touch his outstretched hand, a thick fog suddenly rose around her. She lost her sense of place, and the Jiang Chengyue who had been right before her was gone. Panic set in as she called out his name in terror, stumbling and running in all directions. Just as she was about to touch his outstretched hand, the fog enveloped her again, and she found herself lost, with the Jiang Chengyue who had been so close now absent. Fear finally gripped her as she shouted his name, running chaotically. When the fog finally cleared, she saw that the end was only a sea of blood red.

Many blessings walked over with small steps, sitting down in an orderly manner, with hands tightly intertwined on their knees

Yes! She has been foolish for so many years, but she has finally come to her senses! She finally understands what it means to like someone! She likes Jiang Chengyue! That's right!

Xu Manyu did not think much and directly knocked on Director Liang's office door

Many blessings pressed her lips together and nodded, but then she felt a bit like laughing. It was clear that Master Ruan Si had mistakenly assumed she was a woman of Jiangcheng Yue. It was obviously his misunderstanding, so what did her nodding mean?

Many expressions of fortune stiffened, and he grabbed a nearby pillow and threw it over: "So, where is that silly little security guard?"

That evening was the first time Xu Manyu met Chu Shaojun. He had fair skin, was refined and delicate, and was nothing like the burly figure she had imagined. Throughout the dinner, he hardly spoke, merely bowing his head to eat, occasionally responding with a few words. In contrast, Jiang Xiaoman acted like a landlady, exploiting and squeezing him in various ways, but he didn't mind; he was just a bit shy and easily blushed.

Jiang Xiaoman's lips curled up, the arc growing larger until she revealed a row of big white teeth: "Yes, I've been eating instant noodles for two days. Ah Fu, you finally came back. Hurry up and make me something delicious. I've called the little security guard over; I've been bragging about your cooking skills to him!"

"Isn't it Hua Yu! It's also thanks to her connections with that group of people." Liang Hongyue savored the flower tea with satisfaction and nodded, indicating, "Alright, you may go. I hope to receive firsthand information soon."

She suddenly turned around, staring at the man in black who had his head lowered and a submissive demeanor, and after a long while, she finally managed to pull the corners of her mouth and replied: "Where is he?"

Since the task was truly entrusted to her, whether for the sake of completing the task or for her own selfish reasons, she should go to the Grand Hyatt immediately. While sitting in the taxi, she began to feel a bit drowsy; she had not slept well the night before due to that dream. Now, recalling the content of the dream, she felt a chill run down her spine, always sensing an ominous premonition.

Later, she suddenly woke up. What had clearly been a beautiful dream had ultimately transformed into a nightmare, and in the latter half of the night, she no longer dared to sleep again

He set down his cup and took out a delicate Swiss pocket watch from his pocket, then tapped the surface and said, "There is less than a minute left"

I am not saying that I have something to attend to? If I do not return for a long time, will you just wait here foolishly?

After leaving the Junyue Hotel, Xu Manyu did not rush home. As the lights began to glow, vibrant and colorful, she walked alone amidst the dazzling lights, feeling as if she were in a daze.

Many blessings did not understand what he was saying, and could only respond with a faint smile and a nod. Just as she was feeling uneasy, Ruan Si suddenly stood up, stretched his arms to loosen his muscles and bones, and then said with a smile: "It's here"

Unable to get in touch

Understanding this, her mood became somewhat agitated and remained unsettled for a long time. The sound of her high heels clicking on the freshly cleaned pavement echoed like a song. She swung her bag and jogged home, determined to tell Jiang Xiaoman this time that she too is capable of liking someone!

Xu Duo was indeed taken aback. After leaving the Junyue Hotel yesterday, she had almost forgotten the task assigned by Liang Hongyue. However, upon recalling that Jiang Chengyue was still bedridden before her departure, she felt a pang in her heart and evasively replied, "Not yet."

Upon hearing the sound, the black swivel chair slowly turned around, and the sunlight outside poured onto him, radiating an aura that was difficult to approach. That man was not Jiang Chengyue! Xu Manyu's breath relaxed for a moment, but then it caught in his throat again, his eyes fixed intently on the man before him. He was wearing a white satin short shirt, holding a celadon tea cup in his hand, and the jade ring on his thumb faintly revealed a hint of blood-red thread.

Later, Ruan Si continued to speak to her, as if explaining, yet also as if comforting. Many Fu originally understood none of this, having only heard a little from Jiang Chengyue and Yang Yihao. Now, it sounded even more solemn to her. However, she had some doubts about why Ruan Si was so at ease with her; even if she was Jiang Chengyue's woman, it was impossible for her to be drawn into this, especially since she was still a journalist

"What about you!" Xu Dafu directly threw the bag onto the sofa, did not change his shoes, and walked straight into the room.

What weighs on her heart now is no longer her own news, but the person Jiang Chengyue. He is extraordinary to her. If it were not for affection, why would she often think of him? If it were not for affection, why would her heart race with worry as if it were about to leap out? If it were not for affection, why would she feel as if she were suffocating when he suddenly became indifferent towards her?

You old hag! I won't tell you!

The heavy gilded door, with its rose gold handle, was pulled open by a man in black, and the door slowly creaked open, revealing a different world within.

Miss Xu should be aware of what Ah Yue does, so I will not hide it from you. The reason I returned this time is indeed due to some urgent circumstances, and I believe Miss Xu understands how dangerous it is. We have already gathered a general understanding of the people behind George, but we are struggling due to a lack of evidence. They have been eyeing the Imperial View for a long time, and it has not been easy for them to take action today. As the primary person in charge of the Imperial View, Ah Yue naturally has to take on this responsibility, and I hope you can understand.

He was gazing at Xu with a faint smile, but due to a scar at the corner of his eye, that smile appeared somewhat sinister. He slightly nodded and said, "Miss Xu?"

Humming a little tune, she arrived at the building's entrance, only to unexpectedly see Shao Rongping's silver-gray Mercedes. She exclaimed softly and hurriedly leaned over to peer into the car window. The lights inside were off, and it was pitch dark. It was only when she got closer that she noticed Shao Rongping was fast asleep with his eyes tightly shut.

Jiang Xiaoman slowly turned her head like a ghost and saw Xu Duo, her eyes widening: "Why are you back?"