Chapter 4, she believed all of his lies

Gu Siming supported her arm, lowering his head to gaze at the injuries on her wrist and arm

Chen Xiaorui stared at her suspiciously: "You think I would believe that you could end up like this on your own? Hurry up and confess the truth!"

After saying all of this, Assistant Zhou felt as if his soul was about to be exhausted. Gathering his courage to look again, he found that Gu Siming had already withdrawn his gaze at some point, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with him.

It is indeed inappropriate to disturb their world of two, but...! ... What a shameful act it is to waste food!

Why does he always feel an urge to laugh heartily whenever he sees Lu Yao's naive appearance, so firmly convinced of her own lies?

When Lu Yao returned home after work, her mood was so good that it felt as if she was floating on clouds. However, as she hummed a tune and opened the door, what greeted her was Chen Xiaorui, who had just rushed back from an engagement, her makeup still on and her face full of exhaustion.

Xu Xiaoyan's teeth clicked as she thought: "Lu Yao! Why don't you understand?"

Lu Yao and Chen Xiaorui turned their heads at the same time, but it was Chen Xiaorui who regained her composure first, suddenly feeling a bit guilty: "Oh dear, Yao Yao, I forgot to tell you, Xiao Yan has come and has been busy in the kitchen preparing dinner for you, hehe ... ... "

Xu Xiaoyan glared at her with frustration, saying: "You ask me what’s wrong? I actually want to ask you! Given that such a thing has already happened, why do you still want to continue working at this company?"

Xu Xiaoyan, wearing a pink apron, stood at the kitchen door with a face full of anger, holding a spatula in one hand and a kitchen knife in the other. His clear and handsome features were almost contorted together due to his emotions. The blood-red sunset outside cast its glow into the room, elongating his already tall figure even further, and the "weapons" in his hands inexplicably added a touch of terror.

After speaking, he no longer paid attention to Mu Rong'er, and when facing Lu Yao, his tone became somewhat gentler: "Eat the food, do not waste it"

Lu Yao's mother left her when she was very young, yet she still remembers her mother's serious and earnest admonition: if one is capable of accomplishing something, one must not trouble others; if one cannot do it, it signifies a complete lack of ability.

Chen Xiaorui was listlessly curled up on the sofa, her hands still flipping through the latest fashion magazine. She glanced at Lu Yao and weakly asked, "You’re back? Why are you so happy, did you find some money?"

Chen Xiaorui covered her mouth and chuckled softly, while Xu Xiao shot her a fierce glare. Subsequently, her gaze slowly shifted to Lu Yao's injured arm.

He sarcastically looked up and down at Mu Rong'er, whose expression had changed dramatically: "The person standing beside me is not you, but Lu Yao."

However, Lu Yao, whose true nature has been completely exposed, still clings to a feeble defense: "It is just that I am not in good condition today, which is why I..."

Is the president worried about her?

Gu Siming's words made Lu Yao feel a warmth in her chest

You ... ... " Chen Xiaorui choked on her words, nearly fainting.

Xu Xiaoyan pressed her lips tightly together, remaining silent.

Isn't that the daughter of the Mu family? She seems to be very angry

Without needing a mirror, she can imagine just how unattractive her expression is, yet the enthusiastic young assistant in front of her appears completely bewildered

As soon as she finished speaking, there was a loud "bang" from behind her, as the kitchen door was kicked open by someone, causing the entire room to shake violently for a moment

A juice cup placed at the edge of the table shook a few times, but ultimately could not "hold its ground" and fell to the floor, shattering into pieces. Mu Rong'er, seemingly startled, tilted her body and let out an extremely sharp cry as she toppled towards the area filled with shards of glass.

Mu Rong'er saw Lu Yao finally showing a look of defeat, and became even more pleased with herself: "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. I've seen many people like you before." She leisurely looked at her beautifully manicured nails, clearly adopting a tone of teaching a subordinate, "Do you think that relying on a pretty face will allow you to live without worry for the rest of your life? Besides this appearance, what else do you have? Do you really think you can stand by Si Ming's side just because of this face?"

She could not help but feel a chill all over her body

Lu Yao blinked her eyes, and for a long time, she was lost in thought. The seeds of joy slowly sprouted and blossomed in her heart, and even the wound on her arm seemed to no longer hurt

The wound on the arm has been treated, and Assistant Zhou carefully tied a beautiful bow while bandaging it. After a brief greeting, she hurriedly picked up the medicine box and fled in a panic—this place, she didn't want to stay for even a minute...! ... No! Not even a second! Instead, Lu Yao looked at Gu Siming with a beaming smile.

Do not forget that you are also a girl! There is no need to protect others at all

Gu Siming nodded

Lu Yao covered the wound on her arm with one hand, lowering her head: "In fact, Miss Mu is right, I should have noticed the gazes of my colleagues around me long ago, I... have caused quite a bit of trouble for the president..."

That gaze, without even thinking, one knows it belongs to the president

Under the leadership of Gu Siming, Lu Yao stumbled out of the restaurant, yet she still turned back with some concern to scrutinize Mu Rong'er: What she just said was not wrong! After all, Mu Rong'er is an important partner of Group G. Is Gu Siming out of his mind to leave such a person there?

The words of Mu Rong'er thundered through my mind, carrying a booming echo: Do not tell me that you have not noticed the gazes of your colleagues around you these days. Even if you do not care how they view you, do you not care how they perceive Si Ming?

Mu Rong'er, have you said enough

"Xiao Yan, I haven't seen you in a long time!" After a brief moment of astonishment, Lu Yao joyfully rushed over, seemingly oblivious to Xu Xiao Yan's murderous gaze and the gleaming kitchen knife.

Assistant Zhou visibly sighed in relief, enthusiastically walked to Lu Yao's side, neatly put away the gauze, and skillfully took out a bottle of medicine from the first aid kit, carefully treating the injured area on Lu Yao.

Seeing the two people fall to the ground, Gu Siming clearly felt as if his heart had stopped beating

Lu Yao's mind was completely blank; not only was she unable to pay attention to the company colleagues who were lurking in the restaurant to watch the commotion, but she also failed to notice Mu Rong'er’s unpleasant expression across from her

To my utter surprise, this young lady still remembers my name. Lu Yao finally lifted her head from the mountain of food, responding with a warm smile like sunshine: "Yes, I like it very much!"

There seemed to be a burning light flickering in his eyes, licking at the wounds that Lu Yao had already begun to heal. Lu Yao instinctively hid her injured arm behind her back and asked again, "Xiao Yan, what exactly is wrong with you?"

Lu Yao was well aware of her own character; her mind was simple, not as meticulous as Xu Xiaoyan's, nor as tactful as Chen Xiaorui's. However, her mother's words were deeply engraved in her mind, as if they had become a habit. As long as it was something achieved through her own efforts, even if it was a bit苦, a bit累, it was all worthwhile

Although her colleagues still cast strange glances at her eating habits, is having a large appetite really something to be ashamed of? She still remembers the horrified expression on Chen Xiaorui's face the first time she saw her eat, but hasn't the other party already become accustomed to it?

Lu Yao clumsily fumbled with the gauze, completely oblivious to the growing amusement in Gu Siming's eyes. He quietly watched her awkwardly make a mess of the gauze. Finally, feeling a bit frustrated, she glanced around as if to gauge the expressions of Gu Siming and Assistant Zhou, and ultimately conceded in a soft voice: "I still have to trouble you."

Lu Yao was momentarily taken aback, but soon understood, yet her expression was one of difficulty as she looked at the food on the table, which had barely been touched, feeling a pang of heartache and remaining silent.

Lu Yao stiffly turned her head and discovered that Gu Siming's long and slender left hand was resting on the back of her hand. Looking up further...

In her memory, even her father had never said such words to her

Hearing such an explanation, Gu Siming felt a mix of amusement and exasperation: although Lu Yaoping usually appeared somewhat dull and often made mistakes in his work, he unexpectedly showed remarkable strength at a critical moment

Thus, he no longer pressed Lu Yao, but instead adopted a completely irrelevant tone: "Are you referring to the colleagues around you? Don't you understand that the reason they look at you that way is simply because your appetite is quite unusual?"

Looking at Gu Siming's usual nonchalant and arrogant expression, Lu Yao recalled the other person's pale face filled with anxiety when she was injured, the angry reprimands seemed to echo in her ears, yet her heart felt a wave of warmth

Mu Rong'er looked at him eagerly and said: "An important partner has encountered danger, and it is only natural for your assistant to protect me. Moreover, she has only sustained a minor injury, so I..."

The medicine was applied to the wound, and Lu Yao winced in pain but did not complain. Instead, she successfully diverted Gu Siming's attention: "Really? Do you have three hearty meals a day just like me?"

It was only when everything had settled that he realized the person who had recklessly gone to protect Mu Rong'er was actually Lu Yao

In his eyes, there was a dazzling array of starlight, akin to a dimly lit night sky, as if it could absorb the very essence of one's soul

She was weighing the pros and cons on both sides of the scale when she suddenly felt a gentle, comfortable coolness lightly cover the back of her hand

Indeed, Gao Lei's experience and abilities surpass hers, and she has indeed lost this assistant position due to her own actions

Around them, the murmurs of discussion came and went, but Lu Yao, completely immersed in the delicacies, had no intention of listening to these voices. Gu Siming seemed quite pleased with this effect, while Mu Rong'er’s expression grew increasingly ferocious, as if she were about to devour Lu Yao alive right before her.

"I said this..." Mu Rong'er glanced at Lu Yao, her tone clearly showing impatience, "May I ask if you have any other matters? I would like to spend some time alone with Si Ming, if possible"

Could it be an explosive love triangle? I really hit the jackpot today

If it were not for this inexplicable little assistant

Gu Siming gazed at her intently, a layer of anger covering his eyes: "Is this still considered nothing?"

Although this girl often appears foolish and naive, there is an inherent stubbornness within her that no one can influence

Without mentioning how top-notch the catering services of Group G are, nor the astonishing待遇 offered to her by Gu Siming, she simply has a genuine love for her work.

"Huh? Why aren't you speaking? Are you angry?" Lu Yao's original "bear hug" stopped less than ten centimeters away from Xu Xiaoyan, carefully observing his expression

She bit her lip tightly, desperately restraining the emotions that were on the verge of exploding, and told herself to hold on, absolutely not to let Gu Siming see her lose composure

Gu Siming, who originally had no good feelings towards Mu Rong'er, finally could no longer endure it. He did not even want to glance at her arrogant expression again. He immediately took Lu Yao's uninjured hand and left, leaving Mu Rong'er standing alone in shock and unwillingness, as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over her head.

Lu Yao felt a cold sweat trickling down her back, yet she dared not say anything more, for today's president was indeed behaving unusually. Adding a little more for herself was not a bad thing; she could quietly enjoy it.

The true facts were on the tip of his tongue, ready to be spoken, when Assistant Zhou suddenly felt a cold gaze, as if mixed with polar blizzards, fall upon him

Besides her appearance, what else can she compare herself to?

Gu Siming still did not turn back, yet the corners of his lips could not help but curve upwards into a beautiful arc

The last few words seemed to echo, lingering in Lu Yao's mind, refusing to dissipate for a long time. Her rosy cheeks gradually lost their color, ultimately becoming as pale as white paper

Listening to Lu Yao's stammering narration, Chen Xiaorui's initially calm expression changed dramatically with the ups and downs of the "storyline." When she heard Mu Rong'er’s so-called assertion that "assistants should protect their superiors," she could no longer contain herself and exclaimed angrily: "What nonsense is she talking? Just because she is the daughter of the Mu Group, she can spout such nonsense? She is truly the most detestable person I have ever encountered!"

As Lu Yao's arm wound bled more and more, Gu Siming realized that there was no time to delay. Just as he was about to take her to tend to the injury, Mu Rong'er, who had already arranged her dress, coolly remarked from the side: "Ha, at least you have some self-awareness and can recognize your own identity!" Saying this, she seemed to think of something, her crimson lips pouting slightly, "However, your blood has stained my clothes, which is quite troublesome..."

When will this truly naive person be able to genuinely enter society? How is it that she believes everything others say? Is it not a miracle that she has managed to live healthily up to now?

Lu Yao is very familiar with Chen Xiaorui's inquisitive nature. If she does not receive a satisfactory answer to something she wants to know, she will never let it go easily. Therefore, Lu Yao can only do her best to soothe Chen Xiaorui's emotions and recount the events of today to her in detail

It is fundamentally impossible for good things to fall from the sky in this world! Moreover, given the perilous environment, one cannot guarantee that Mu Rong'er will not cause her trouble next time

She did not see it wrong, President Gu...! ... Indeed, he is a good person!

Fortunately, before arriving here, Mu Rong'er had already conducted thorough research. Although the rumors about the "President and Assistant" in recent days had made her furious beyond control, the person before her...

Lu Yao was taken aback for a moment, and then she understood that Xu Xiaoyan was angry because she was injured

It seems that this president is a typical good person who appears cold on the outside but is warm on the inside

Steadying her mind, Mu Rong'er shifted all the firepower onto Lu Yao: "Lu Yao, it seems you really enjoy this job, don't you?" Her tone was provocative, laced with a hint of disdain

Lu Yao felt an indescribable emotion in her heart, as if the pain from the wound on her arm had lessened significantly. Just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by Mu Rong'er’s imperious tone: "Si... President Gu, please do not blame me for speaking out of turn. As your assistant, it is Lu Yao's fundamental duty to handle matters related to hetushucom.com for you, and ensuring your personal safety goes without saying. As for me..." She raised her chin even more proudly, "I believe President Gu still remembers that the Mu Group has had multiple collaborations with you in the past, and I trust that in the days to come, we will have even more opportunities for interaction. Therefore, as one of the shareholders of the Mu Group, I should be considered an important partner in your collaborations, right?"

Continuous exclamations and gasps of astonishment came from the crowd of onlookers. In this critical moment, it was Gu Siming who first regained his composure and, with a stern expression, reprimanded, "What are you all doing here? Do you not have your own work to attend to?"

Oh? Mu Rong'er let out a light scoff, "I remember that Si Ming's previous assistant was not you, right? The other party's experience and abilities are clearly above yours. Why were they dismissed?" The sarcasm in her eyes became increasingly evident, "It can't possibly be because you are too passionate about this job, can it?"

Moreover

When mentioning the two characters "Si Ming", Mu Rong'er deliberately emphasized her tone

Gu Siming thought for a moment and spoke in the most ordinary tone: "In fact, you do not need to feel such great pressure; the work you do every day is the same as that of my previous private assistants."

The melodious piano music flowed through the restaurant as usual, yet the soothing sounds could not calm Mu Rong'er’s heart, which was racing with disgust and anger.

The president's face looking at oneself like this is truly deadly

Assistant Zhou's expression suddenly became somewhat strange

Upon hearing this question, Assistant Zhou appeared somewhat troubled, hesitating over whether to tell her the truth. As she gazed into the girl's bright, sparkling eyes, she suddenly felt that if she were to lie without any reservations, she would surely face divine retribution.

Upon hearing this, she smiled brightly and waved her hand nonchalantly, saying, "Injury is an accident, and it's not serious; it does not affect my work."

Lu Yao felt somewhat embarrassed, struggling to shake off Gu Siming's hand while smiling and mumbling: "It's nothing, just a little bleeding, a simple bandage will do."

Logically speaking, the reunion after separation should not have such a strange atmosphere

Lu Yao quickly touched the corner of her mouth, trying to restrain her smile a little, but when she spoke, the corners of her mouth still couldn't help but rise: "Is it really that obvious?"

At this critical moment, even Gu Siming had no time to react, his heart filled with shock, when suddenly he saw a figure swiftly rush over, enveloping Mu Rong'er in their embrace, acting as a "human cushion"

The delicacies on the table became tasteless at this moment, and Lu Yao stubbornly pressed her lips together, wanting to explain something. However, Mu Rong'er kept her scrutinizing and malicious gaze fixed on her face without a moment's respite, causing all of Lu Yao's words to choke in her throat, unable to be swallowed or spat out.

When Gu Siming brought Lu Yao back to the office, another assistant, who had already received the news, had prepared the first aid kit.

Assistant Zhou has always been calm and meticulous in her work. Moreover, although the wound on Lu Yao's arm looks terrifying, it is not serious in reality, so she handled it quickly. However, Lu Yao still appears somewhat uncomfortable, with her facial features stiffening due to tension.

So, does that mean that in the days to come, she can continue to work here with a clear conscience

Lu Yao nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, I have done quite a bit of assistant work before; shouldn't this be my duty?" She raised her face, her smile bright and clear, "Moreover, Miss Mu is not only a friend of the president but also an important partner of the company, right? Protecting her is something I should do."

Once the onlookers had dispersed, Gu Siming took a deep breath and strode over to the two individuals who were still huddled on the ground. He first helped Lu Yao to her feet, then signaled to the waiter standing nearby to assist Mu Rong'er. Only after that did he begin to check if either of them was injured

Just when Lu Yao's emotions had sunk to the lowest point, leaving her without the courage to lift her head again, a cold yet steady voice seemed to be a strong pair of hands, pulling her out of the dark abyss

Lu Yao took several large steps back in a panic and explained: "No! It's not that someone is bullying me; it was an accident! Moreover, the wound has already been properly treated"

Gu Siming looked at the self-satisfied Mu Rong'er with an indifferent expression, and every word that escaped his lips carried a chilling coldness: "First, do not address me intimately by my name; we are not familiar. Second, Lu Yao is my personally selected assistant, and you have no right to judge. Third, those who are qualified to stand by my side do not need your selection, at least not at this moment"

He spoke as if he was certain that she would not refuse, pretending to look at the messages on his phone, and walked away quickly

Lu Yao stood there in some shock, unable to speak for a long time

Gu Siming let out a soft "hm" and a hint of a smile crossed his eyes: "Don't believe me? First, let me take care of the wound, and then I will explain it to you."

The soft warmth in his palm suddenly withdrew, and Gu Siming was momentarily taken aback, his voice and gaze carrying a hint of helplessness: "Don't tell me that you listened to everything that woman said?"

Gu Siming's face was close at hand, and Lu Yao could clearly sense the cool and unique aura emanating from him, which gradually calmed her frantic and restless heart

Why does it seem that Lu Yao is actually gaining the upper hand? It appears that the previous rumors were indeed true

Lu Yao revealed a reassuring smile, then lowered her voice to ask: "Is everything the president said true? Did his previous personal assistants receive such good treatment?"

Assistant Zhou's hand slipped, applying a bit too much pressure directly on Lu Yao's wound. Despite Lu Yao's strong tolerance, she couldn't help but let out a soft gasp, which caught Gu Siming's attention, causing him to glance at her unexpectedly. Assistant Zhou immediately wore a pained expression and apologized, "Miss Lu, I didn't mean to..."

Lu Yao looked anxiously and saw that indeed, the hem of Mu Rong'er’s snow-white dress was stained with blood, which was particularly eye-catching. She almost instinctively began to apologize: "I’m sorry, it wasn’t intentional..."

Chen Xiaorui, sensing that the situation was not favorable, decided to make a swift escape, yet she did not forget to choose a good corner to continue watching the unfolding events

His tone was gentle and soft, as if he were merely discussing an ordinary matter with her, yet Lu Yao felt an invisible and powerful force pressing down on her, rendering her unable to utter a single word of deceit

Gu Siming remained fully focused on fiddling with his phone, nodding once again

Gu Siming gazed at Lu Yao, her eyes filled with the warm light of memories, shimmering gently, yet not lacking in tenacity and strength

"I, I don't have that kind of thought, I just..." After a long time, Lu Yao, who finally reacted, urgently put down the utensils in her hand and explained with a flushed face, "I really just like this job..."

Gu Siming nodded in satisfaction with a faint smile, and for a moment, a glimmer of schadenfreude flashed in her eyes. She then continued to stir the vegetable salad on her plate, completely treating Mu Rong'er as an inconsequential ornament.

Although she does not interact much with her colleagues at the company on a daily basis, Lu Yao is acquainted with the assistant Zhou in front of her. Although she is not Gu Siming's personal assistant, she is still a senior to Lu Yao, so she immediately waved her hands in refusal, saying, "Thank you, but no need, I can do it myself." As she spoke, Lu Yao raised her hand to take the medicine box on the table to apply the medication herself.

Mu Rong'er was clearly quite startled, yet she was very displeased because the person who helped her up was not Gu Siming. She furrowed her brows and shot a fierce glare at Lu Yao, then hurriedly busied herself with smoothing the wrinkles of her skirt. She appeared nothing like someone who had been injured, but Lu Yao...

It turns out that the reason colleagues have been looking at her with such strange gazes these days is this.

However, a more dire situation occurred. Gu Siming seemed to have lost his sanity, his voice becoming low and gentle: "Do you think there isn't enough? Would you like to order some more?" Before Lu Yao could respond, he had already raised his hand to call the waiter, thoughtfully handing the menu to her, and carefully reminded her, "Today there is cake that you like to eat"

"Then, aren't these trivial matters usually handled by themselves?" Lu Yao's tongue seemed to have already tied itself in knots

He could not help but ponder: Lu Yao's character is straightforward and simple, could it be that she also has some unspoken past?

Lu Yao pulled Chen Xiaorui to sit down again, patting her shoulder to comfort her: "In fact, what she said makes a lot of sense. As for other matters, I will not be concerned. Although my appetite is surprisingly large, I believe that as long as we spend some time together, my colleagues will eventually accept it."

Gu Siming did not even glance at her, and impatiently asked: "So what? What exactly do you want to express?"

"Who would believe it?" Mu Rong'er interrupted her without hesitation, "Don't tell me you haven't noticed the gazes of your colleagues these days. Even if you don't care about how they see you, don't you care about how they view Si Ming? Have you not considered the significant impact these rumors could have on Si Ming's reputation if they were to spread?" Her sharp voice pierced the eardrums like a steel needle, "Being with a mere assistant would truly be a laughingstock if it got out!"

Assistant Zhou's shoulders trembled, and all the facts were swallowed back into his stomach along with the so-called "conscience"

"At a time like this, you still want to apologize to her?" Gu Siming, unable to contain his anger any longer, pulled Lu Yao close, his voice rolling with waves of fury, "You need to understand, it was you who saved her, and you got hurt in the process! Don't forget that you are also a girl! There is no need for you to protect others at all!"

Because the timing of the leap was just right, Lu Yao bore all the injuries that should have fallen upon Mu Rong'er. Tiny shards of glass embedded themselves into her fair skin, and several long wounds were cut into her flesh, the glaring blood forming a stark contrast against her pale arms

Mu Rong'er’s complexion instantly turned pale. Although she was sitting beside Gu Siming and they were quite close, Gu Siming's attitude towards Lu Yao had clearly indicated to her that at this moment, she, Mu Rong'er, was the one who should leave

When will this Lu Yao truly grow up?

So she hurriedly reassured Lu Yao "sincerely": "Yes, every personal assistant has such good...待遇"

Assistant Zhou also wore a helpless expression, only able to cast a pleading glance at Gu Siming. Gu Siming quickly glanced at Lu Yao, whose cheeks were slightly flushed, and succinctly asked: "What’s wrong? Do you not want anyone else to handle your wound?"

Who is the person gazing at her at this moment? Is it Gu Siming's twin brother? ... Those affectionate and gentle eyes seem to want to look into her very bones, complemented by a smile that is indulgent to the utmost degree ...

Lu Yao saw that Chen Xiaorui was still quite angry, and the frequency of her light pats on her shoulder increased as she continued to comfort her with kind words: "Moreover, the president is very protective of me! I am already very fortunate!"

The words echoed in her mind once more, and Lu Yao almost instinctively shook off Gu Siming's hand, smiling awkwardly as she said, "President, I am really fine"

Thus, she could only obediently reveal the truth: "Yes"

Gu Siming casually sat down on the sofa, his eyes slightly raised. The assistant immediately understood and waved to Lu Yao, speaking in a gentle and friendly tone: "Miss Lu, let me help you with your wound."

"Are you very unaccustomed to accepting help from others?" Gu Siming interrupted her nonsensical chatter coldly

Lu Yao's innocent and puzzled gaze was close at hand, and Assistant Zhou's heart was already silently shedding tears: I am sorry, although it pains me deeply to deceive you, you also know how terrifying the president is; my life is the priority right now

Having only spoken half of her thoughts, Gu Siming used a more affectionate gaze to silence the words she had yet to utter: "Let's order first; after a long day of work, you must be very tired"

Although she said so, when she opened the medicine cabinet and saw the densely packed vials, the purposes of which were impossible to discern, Lu Yao bit her lip in guilt, hesitated for a moment, and pretended to be calm as she picked up the gauze, clearly intending to deal with it perfunctorily. Assistant Zhou watched in trepidation.

Mu Rong'er’s complexion shifted between green and white, and the number of onlookers in the restaurant continued to increase. She understood that if she stayed any longer, the outcome would only worsen, leading to a complete loss of face. Thus, she could only feign indifference, letting out a cold snort as she stood up to leave. However, in her haste, she stumbled and collided forcefully with the table.

A small crack was torn open in the darkness of Lu Yao's heart, allowing a faint light to seep in. She looked at Gu Siming with a hint of hope: "Is it because of my appetite?"

Although she was aware of the financial strength and influence of Group G, the employee benefits were truly considerate. ... It was thanks to the three meals a day ordered by Gu Siming that she had the courage to eat heartily; otherwise, her monthly salary would hardly be enough to fill the gaps between her teeth

Stammering, Lu Yao asked: "President, are you, are you okay..."

With this thought, Lu Yao felt a slight sweetness in her heart. She quietly got up to refill the empty coffee cup in front of Gu Siming, and then silently exited the office, returning to her own position, once again lost in contemplation

"Is it really that obvious?" Chen Xiaorui mimicked Lu Yao's tone in a strange manner, straightening up to continue mocking her. However, she suddenly noticed the thick bandages wrapped around Lu Yao's arm, and the fatigue on her face vanished in an instant. With a sharp scream, she exclaimed, "Little Lu Yao! Are you hurt? Who bullied you?"

Miss Lu, shall I take care of it instead? Assistant Zhou's smile was about to falter.

Over there, Lu Yao swiftly opened the medicine cabinet: "I often get injured, and I handle it all by myself, so there's no need to trouble Assistant Zhou."

Gu Siming looked at her cautious demeanor, and the anger that had flared up not long ago due to Mu Rong'er’s meddling was gradually extinguished by Lu Yao's gentle presence.

In her gaze, Mu Rong'er added a hint of disdain.

Gu Siming was originally a person of few words, with a demeanor that was indifferent and aloof. At this moment, his expression while reprimanding others was even more imposing. Although it was truly a pity to leave behind the lively scene before them, no one dared to challenge Gu Siming's orders, and they could only lower their heads and reluctantly depart one by one

Indeed, before long, the sound of light and joyful footsteps came from behind.