Chapter Seven, from this point onward, let me take care of you

This person is undoubtedly Lu Yao, and the reason she did not realize it is quite simple—her thoughts were not focused on Gu Siming at all

Gu Siming's expression was terrifyingly dark as he shouted, "Get lost!" Then, he picked Lu Yao up in his arms, intending to take her to the hospital for a check-up. However, as soon as he took a step, he remembered that the driver had already left, so he yelled at the car owner, "Come back! Take her to the hospital!"

If it is not an astronomical figure

Lu Yao had not finished speaking when the two of them heard a rapid sound of footsteps outside the room, accompanied by Chen Xiaorui's familiar and anxious call: "Lu Yao! Where is Lu Yao?"

The spoon contains warm water

Upon hearing this response, Gu Siming furrowed his brows

"Is the meaning of your existence really just something you intend to prove through a job?" Gu Siming found it hard to believe, "You clearly have many choices, why do you think so little of yourself?"

As if a pair of warm hands gently and ambiguously strums the strings deep within the heart

Lu Yao stared blankly at the ceiling, a bitter smile appearing on her lips

After drinking about half a cup of warm water, Lu Yao finally let out a sigh of relief. She twisted her head, which was wrapped in bandages, trying to see who this kind person was, while continuously expressing her gratitude: "I really appreciate your help, I truly..."

The car owner was trembling uncontrollably, speaking with a stutter, almost without any intonation: "Mr. Gu, I, I didn't mean to... I thought no one was around, so I, I just replied to a text message..."

A sense of unease spread in Lu Yao's heart as she opened the text message, which read: "Xiao Yao, there is an urgent matter, please send me another 30,000 yuan, thank you."

At this moment, however, her eyes were glued to the various exquisite dishes, unable to look away.

Exiting the messaging interface, she hurriedly made a phone call, but the response was still that the other party was powered off

"What is there to ask about this? Isn't this something I should be doing?" She tilted her head innocently as she looked at him, exuding complete confidence, "I am your assistant! It is my duty to protect you!"

Chen Xiaorui wanted to say something more, but seeing Lu Yao's expression, she finally fell silent, merely staring at her still intertwined hands, her eyes gradually revealing a color of despair.

Not to your taste? Gu Siming pondered for a moment, then set down the porridge and said: "Then I will ask Assistant Zhou to prepare something else..."

He found it somewhat amusing, but ultimately restrained the corners of his mouth from rising, and raised his voice further, saying: "Lu Yao?"

He emanated an aura of fatigue and gloom, prompting Assistant Zhou to slow his pace, reflecting inwardly: Love is indeed a great and miraculous existence

At this thought, Lu Yao's breathing suddenly became heavy, as if an invisible force was vigorously tugging at her nerves.

Ignoring the pain in her body, Lu Yao struggled to get up, wanting to take the vegetable porridge on the table to fill her stomach. However, the pain in her arm was too intense; she let out a few exclamations of discomfort and ultimately chose to give up, gazing longingly at the bowl of vegetable porridge while her stomach continued to call out joyfully.

Her gaze was so clear and serene. Chen Xiaorui lowered her head and hesitated for a long time before finally speaking: "I... owe a large sum of money, and I still haven't paid it off."

The light in Lu Yao's eyes gradually dimmed

As if being bewitched, Lu Yao instinctively nodded in agreement, but the mocking smile of Mu Rong'er once again surfaced in her mind

Compared to Lu Yao, Gu Siming's expression remained as calm as ever. He placed the spoon in his hand back into the cup and asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

A gust of wind blew, stirring the clouds in the sky, which swiftly glided with the wind, ultimately coming to rest in front of the sun, completely blocking the sunlight and shrouding Gu Siming's pained and perplexed expression in darkness

Lu Yao did not perceive the deeper meaning in Chen Xiaorui's words; instead, it reminded her of the recent events, making her even more anxious: "He said he would take care of me, as long as I stayed by his side"

She glanced around the empty room, and the words spoken by Mu Rong'er seemed to echo in her ears, stirring her restless mind

Lu Yao smiled a little awkwardly: "There’s nothing I can do about such an accident! Moreover, it wasn’t intentional, and look..." She fidgeted restlessly on the hospital bed, "I’m still in good spirits!"

Gu Siming cast a heavy glance at her upon hearing this. He initially wanted to scold her loudly, but seeing her battered appearance filled him with both pain and anxiety. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and say: "You should be quiet for now"

Lu Yao was taken aback: "I sent her a text message, saying that I was hospitalized due to an injury, but she hasn't replied to me these days. I don't know if she hasn't seen the message..."

The heart raced wildly in the darkness, and Lu Yao bit her lips tightly. After a pause of several seconds, she dialed Chen Xiaorui's number several times again, but her actions did not change anything.

Just when Lu Yao thought she would faint from hunger, Xu Xiaoyan, who had just returned from a business trip, appeared at the door of the hospital room like a deity upon hearing the news of Lu Yao's injury

Assistant Zhou was startled and felt a chill run down his spine from that glance, realizing he had misspoken. He quickly changed the subject: "Miss Lu, I have already made the arrangements on this side. Is there anything else you would like to instruct, President?"

Upon hearing this, Assistant Zhou complied and left without further delay, yet their heart continued to race incessantly—not out of shyness, but out of fear

Lu Yao's complexion was pale as she took the coffee cup, her voice sounding weak and lacking energy. Since she had her back to Gu Siming, he could not see her expression, only hearing her somewhat flustered voice: "It's... it's nothing... just a bit hungry"

Xu Xiaoyan let out a sigh: "Isn't it your own fault? What did you promise me before? Didn't you say that such situations would never happen again?"

However, no matter how many grievances she had, she did not want to repeat the words that Mu Rong'er had said to him—this was her issue, unrelated to him, and he should not worry about it, after all, he was merely her boss

His voice made Lu Yao, who was originally somewhat dazed, feel restless. After struggling a few times, Lu Yao anxiously said: "I am sorry! I did not mean to!"

Xu Xiaoyan's act of providing timely assistance in the snow can be said to have saved Lu Yao's life

The aroma of the vegetable porridge mingled with the flavors of the side dishes lingered at the tip of her nose. On ordinary days, Lu Yao would have unceremoniously pounced on them and devoured everything, but today, remarkably, she had no appetite whatsoever

As a "victim", Lu Yao felt a burning pain in the scratched areas, and due to a hard blow to the head, she was somewhat dazed, only able to stammer, "I'm fine, it's nothing..."

Such emotions naturally affect his work state. When communicating and coordinating with employees, he always carries a certain hostility, which leads to an inexplicably "serious" atmosphere in the company, creating a pressure so low that it is hard to breathe, yet only one person remains oblivious to it

At this moment, she truly misses her dear Assistant Zhou very much

She could discern the concern in his words

Because she was sleeping on the sofa, Lu Yao always felt a sense of being constrained. She either accidentally bumped into the corner of the table or nearly fell to the floor. After tossing and turning like this until midnight, she woke up with a sore back and aching waist

Gu Siming leisurely retracted the spoon: "Why do you say that?"

A few days ago, an appointment was made for a banquet tonight. After work, Gu Siming took Lu Yao to pick up the custom-made dress

Chen Xiaorui slammed on the brakes and, upon entering the ward, directly bypassed Xu Xiaoyan and rushed to Lu Yao's side: "How did you get injured again? You're just a group assistant, is it worth it? Do you really think of yourself as a martyr!"

Gu Siming felt a tightness in his chest, as if a cluster of flames were burning fiercely.

Xu Xiaoyan still felt a bit worried: "Does Xiao Rui know about your injury? I haven't seen her much lately."

After a long while, Gu Siming's deep voice resonated in the room: "Then, let me take care of you from now on"

President! Lu Yao could no longer contain herself and finally spoke with a hint of fear, "Are you... also injured? I mean... your... your mind... is it a bit confused? Or..." She struggled to think, suddenly realizing, "Or are you going to dismiss me?"

Not receiving an answer, Gu Siming did not rush to ask further. He ignored Lu Yao's puzzled and anxious gaze, opened the thermos box on the table, and casually said to her: "You just woke up, so it's not suitable to eat too much. Your stomach won't be able to handle it. Even if you're hungry, you need to endure a bit. First, drink some vegetable porridge; this was personally made by Assistant Zhou."

In a desperate manner, Lu Yao took out her phone, found Xu Xiaoyan's number, and then sent a text message: "Shall we have dinner together tonight?"

No! Lu Yao shook her head vigorously; she must now divert her attention away from this matter

He felt perplexed and turned to look for Lu Yao's figure, only to discover that she was sitting not far from him, staring blankly at a corner, seemingly lost in thought.

Chen Xiaorui also raised her chin and said, "Since you have satisfied Lu Yao, you may kneel in peace"

This time, Lu Yao could finally set her mind at ease, or perhaps it was that her current physical strength was insufficient to support her continued "struggle". With a gentle nod, Lu Yao ultimately fell into a peaceful sleep in Gu Siming's embrace

She needs to live, take care of her father, and repay those countless enormous debts. Moreover, with her stubborn nature that often offends others... it is only Gu Siming who repeatedly gives her opportunities, allowing her to regain her confidence

It was originally a problem of his own; how could the car owner dare to say another word? Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, he staggered and drove the car over.

In the awkward and suffocating silence, Chen Xiaorui suddenly spoke, her eyes filled with a hint of expectation: "That... Xiaoyao, the reason you got hurt this time was because you saved Gu Siming, he must be very grateful to you, right?"

Initially, he did not dare to look at her lying on the hospital bed, her face devoid of color and her vitality lost, but if he could not see her, he would feel restless and troubled

Although Gu Siming had his eyes closed, his consciousness remained clear. Upon hearing footsteps around him, he lifted his eyelids and, upon seeing that it was Assistant Zhou, he raised his hand to rub his brow and hoarsely asked, "What did the doctor say?"

He does not dare to ask what Lu Yao truly feels about him. Does she resent him? Or is it merely a simple admiration from a subordinate towards a superior

Gu Siming glanced at her, not exposing her lie on the spot, but simply stood up and said淡淡地道: "If you are hungry, go eat."

They lead completely different lives, and their futures will also entail entirely different lifestyles. Even if he does not end up with Mu Rong'er, he will encounter girls who are more suitable for him, such as the daughters of wealthy families or young ladies from prominent households. Perhaps Gu Siming's future marriage will have nothing to do with love, but it will certainly be beneficial for the development and future of Group G. And what about her? Perhaps Gu Siming's future marriage will have nothing to do with love, but it will certainly be beneficial for the development and future of Group G. And what about her?

In fact, she does not know why she is apologizing; there is just a voice in her heart that keeps reminding her, "You must not let this person get angry," otherwise, who else would care about her? Who would recognize her worth?

Xu Xiaoyan looked at Lu Yao, who was covered in injuries, and the anger that had built up inside her could no longer be expressed. Seeing that she was truly pitifully hungry, she could only transform all her anger into a sigh and helplessly said: "Let's eat first"

The words that were on the tip of her tongue remained unspoken, for when she clearly saw the appearance of the "good Samaritan," it felt as if she had been struck on the head, causing her to stutter as she spoke: "P-President... how come you are here"

After being in a coma for a day and a night, all the energy in her body had been completely depleted. Not long ago, she had also missed the opportunity to be "fed" by Gu Siming himself. If Xu Xiaoyan had not appeared, she might have truly starved to death here

No response

Lu Yao shuddered and quickly closed her mouth, daring not to say anything.

Leaving Group G, leaving Gu Siming

Gazing at the snow-white ceiling, Lu Yao sighed, "I am so thirsty!"

Lu Yao lay back down on the hospital bed, revealing a satisfied smile after a hearty meal: "It's alright, I think this level is just right!"

Sitting idly on the sofa, Lu Yao began to indulge in wild thoughts: what if Chen Xiaorui were to encounter an accident, and this 30,000 yuan was her life-saving money...! ... Of course, life is far more important than money!

As the car owner approached, he saw two people lying on the ground—especially the girl, who was covered in blood, causing his legs to go weak with fear. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the man next to her was actually Gu Siming, and he simply collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Her eyes were filled with warm liquid, and Lu Yao bit her lip tightly to prevent the tears from falling. She encouraged herself: Lu Yao! You must be strong! No matter what difficulties you encounter, as long as you move forward without hesitation, you will overcome them!

Over the years, she has always learned to eat alone, shop alone, and even go to the cinema to watch movies by herself while buying popcorn and cola.

Her breath was very light, as if fearing that a heavier breath would shatter this rare moment of beauty, a beauty that felt like a dream

This response is once again identical to the one she gave when she stood up to protect Mu Rong'er not long ago

After Lu Yao arrived, he began to smile, although the smile was faint, everyone could see that it was a joy that came from the heart; after Lu Yao arrived, he sometimes also showed helplessness, but within that helplessness, there was not a trace of annoyance, and it even carried a warm indulgence.

Oh my! The president truly is the president; once he becomes serious, he is simply comparable to a great demon king

After consulting with the doctor about Lu Yao's condition, Assistant Zhou turned back to report to Gu Siming. Whether it was due to the heavens being considerate or some other reason, the usually bustling hospital corridor was now empty, with only Gu Siming sitting alone on a bench, eyes closed in a light slumber

Gu Siming tightened the hands that were crossed over his knees and cast her a cold glance, the meaning of which was left unspoken

When it was time to order, Lu Yao casually pointed at a few items on the menu without really looking at it; then, it seemed that she had a poor appetite, as she only ate a little bit and then put down her chopsticks, forcing a smile and saying, "I am full"

In the days that have passed, she has been living in constant fear every day. If it had not been for Lu Yao's timely transfer of that sum of money, she would be in a very different situation now

But what about now

Gu Siming leisurely finished the last piece of vegetables on the plate and looked up at her: "Are you full?" As he spoke, there was a hint of scrutiny in his dark eyes

Lu Yao felt a tremor in her heart upon seeing this, and Mu Rong'er’s words once again echoed in her mind

Outside the window, the sun shines brightly, and the interlacing shadows of the trees are cast upon the clean floor of the ward, resembling mischievous children carelessly painting various shapes on it

This is a hospital! Is it really appropriate to make such a loud noise?

Standing before Lu Yao's sickbed, Gu Siming gently touched Lu Yao's cheek with his fingertips. The sensation transmitted through his fingertips was slightly cool and delicate, akin to a peeled egg. His fingertips slowly descended, ultimately resting at the pale corner of Lu Yao's lips

In such a tender silence, Lu Yao's heartbeat grew increasingly intense, and even the smell of the medication in the hospital inexplicably became sweet.

In recent days, Lu Yao has lied to him many times. It is not that she cannot lie to him, but... her lies have made him very displeased

The doctor said there is nothing serious, just some superficial injuries and a mild concussion, and that rest is all that is needed. Assistant Zhou replied, then thought for a moment and asked, "President, are we still going to the banquet tonight?"

Interrupting her own thoughts, Lu Yao no longer dared to delay and immediately transferred her last savings to Chen Xiaorui's bank card. Although it took only a few minutes to complete all of this, the emotional toll made her feel as if she were a dehydrated fish after seeing the successful transfer notification, completely drained of strength, and she collapsed directly onto the sofa

In the realm of emotions, everyone is a timid coward, hiding and seeking refuge.

Xiaorui! Lu Yao's expression darkened for the first time, and her tone became somewhat serious, "I will not be with Gu Siming because of this! I understand that your situation is very difficult, but this is not a good solution!"

When Lu Yao saw Xu Xiaoyan appearing breathlessly at the door of the hospital room, carrying a large bag of delicious food, she truly wanted to exclaim: Savior

As soon as she finished speaking, a clean little spoon was cautiously offered, gently resting against her lips

Watching the two fiercely debating young women in front of him, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but smile. He cleared the trash from the table and lazily said: "I have matters to attend to at my company. Since Xiaorui is here, I will leave this to her."

When facing Lu Yao, Gu Siming would unconsciously become much gentler. And upon hearing his deep and gentle inquiry, for some reason, a wave of grievance suddenly arose in Lu Yao's heart, and her nose instantly felt a twinge of sourness

After a long five-minute wait, the screen lit up: "Tonight? But I am currently on a business trip."

Lu Yao was taken aback by the question and took a long time to realize that Gu Siming was referring to the car accident that day

His pale lips trembled, concealing the insecurity within, as he silently departed, leaving only a silhouette for Lu Yao.

The next morning, after finishing the company meeting, Gu Siming returned to his office and reached for the coffee cup on his desk, only to find it empty. He instinctively said, "Lu Yao, coffee."

She still believes that Lu Yao being with Gu Siming is the best solution. However, she also knows that although Lu Yao is gentle and easy to talk to, once she has made up her mind about something, she will never back down.

She is at her most beautiful when she smiles

Lu Yao, with sleepy eyes, surveyed her surroundings. By the light of the moon, there were no signs that the furnishings in the room had been disturbed, which meant that Chen Xiaorui had still not returned home

Saying this, he brought a spoonful of porridge to her lips, silently watching her.

Although this is not a grand declaration of love, saying it out loud still made Lu Yao feel her face flush and her heart race

If at that time the person in danger was not Gu Siming, but someone else, would she still have thoughtlessly tackled him aside? ... Or perhaps ... ? ... Is Gu Siming special in her heart?

"No, it is not possible," she said with a tone of panic, unable to bear looking at Gu Siming's expression upon hearing this answer. "Absolutely not."

But she has already lent all her savings to Chen Xiaorui. If she loses Gu Siming's "support," she might starve on the streets. At this point, it seems she can only work at G Group while looking for a new job.

Chen Xiaorui pinched her fingers, her voice weak and filled with despair: "The amount... is not the issue, but this is usury! The interest accumulates more and more every day... I can hardly bear it any longer"

In fact, Lu Yao is a person who is very afraid of loneliness

Upon seeing the content of the message, Lu Yao was left dumbfounded, and could not help but exclaim: "Thirty thousand? Has she lost her mind?"

However, whenever couples or friends walk past her, an overwhelming tide of loneliness surges up, enveloping her, and she can only pretend to be indifferent.

In life, there are times when one truly cannot make a choice

In the face of danger, self-preservation is the first instinct, yet at such a critical moment, Lu Yao unexpectedly stood in front of him without regard for anything else? Even after being injured, she still worried about whether he was angry.

The sky outside the window, the first star has already peeked out, its light, though faint, is bright and clear. She lies quietly on the sofa, her whole being merging into the darkness. After an unknown amount of time, she gradually fell asleep.

Seeing Chen Xiaorui like this, Lu Yao also felt a pang of heartache. She gently held her hand in a comforting manner and softly said: "Don't be afraid, tomorrow we will call Xiao Yan to help think of a solution, you will definitely be fine."

Lu Yao, feeling wronged, threw her phone aside and curled up on the soft sofa like a small beast drenched by rain

Her tone was as gentle as the breeze in summer, yet it could not erase the restlessness in Chen Xiaorui's heart

Look at this situation, could it be that the president intends to continue taking care of himself? This is simply unacceptable

At that moment, Gu Siming's mind was blank; he even had a feeling that his heartbeat had already stopped

Because I understand myself! Lu Yao suddenly became agitated, her chest slightly heaving, "That is why I realize how important this job is to me!"

"Does he mean he wants to be with you?" Chen Xiaorui exclaimed, jumping up from her chair, "So what did you say?"

When Lu Yao woke up, she felt that there was not a single part of her body that was comfortable. She tried to move her arm with great effort, but accidentally pulled at her wound, so she had no choice but to obediently lie back down.

Therefore, no matter how many unpleasant words Mu Rong'er has said to her, and even if she is no longer an employee of Group G in the future, as long as she holds this position for even one day, she will fulfill her responsibilities diligently

Lu Yao chuckled awkwardly twice, not daring to respond, only screaming inwardly: How can a CEO take care of an assistant like this? If one were to say there was no hidden agenda, she absolutely would not believe it

The person who just personally fed her water was actually the president

Upon receiving the news, Assistant Zhou hurriedly arrived at the hospital and handled the relevant matters. Meanwhile, Gu Siming, who had temporarily found some relaxation, sat on a bench in the hospital corridor to take a short rest

Gu Siming was filled with indignation, his eyes frosted over: "Do you mean to say that regardless of who your superior is, you can recklessly endanger your life to carry out those senseless and dangerous tasks?"

This foul girl

Thinking of this, Lu Yao irritably turned over and secretly gritted her teeth: If it really is because of her that the cooperation between the two groups was ruined, would she not become a sinner

It is now 2:30 AM, and the time this message was received was ten minutes ago. Lu Yao is filled with questions; could it be that Chen Xiaorui is still awake at this hour? Moreover, why would she send her a message at this time? Even if it is to reply to her previous message, there is no need to respond in the middle of the night

In fact, she sincerely hoped that someone could be by her side, even if the other person said nothing, just being there with her would suffice

I am hungry. She must have lost her mind.

It seems that the clearer one's mind becomes in times of crisis. After this incident, Lu Yao recalled the words that Mu Rong'er had said, and only then did she realize how reasonable they were. Because even if she had no intention of gaining any benefits from Gu Siming, what would others think? It is likely that during this period, Gu Siming has faced quite a bit of criticism.

With her head bowed low, Lu Yao hummed a few sounds like a mosquito, attempting to brush off the topic, but suddenly she heard an extremely loud roar of an engine. She raised her head and saw thick clouds of dust rushing towards her

Subsequently, the two of them headed to the restaurant together, and within the restaurant, Lu Yao's series of actions increasingly confirmed Gu Siming's suspicions

Lu Yao guessed that she would not be able to wait for Chen Xiaorui to return, but fortunately, after taking a nap, her mood had improved somewhat. She let out a soft sigh and turned on her phone to check the time, only to find an unread message from Chen Xiaorui in her inbox.

There was no other way; Chen Xiaorui could only nod in agreement with Lu Yao's suggestion while secretly calculating her own plans in her mind

Or rather... she is simply not worthy of Gu Siming

Do you believe me, alright

She instinctively turned her head away and casually found a reason to brush it off, saying: "I've been having a cold these past couple of days, so my appetite isn't great"

Lu Yao did not think at all, instinctively taking a sip, followed by another spoonful

The hospital was originally quiet to a somewhat frightening degree. Listening to Gu Siming's footsteps gradually fade away, Lu Yao felt an emptiness in her heart, as if a huge black hole was swirling and consuming everything. She thought that she probably needed a great deal of food to fill it up

Seeing Lu Yao like this, Gu Siming's heart was about to break. He could only lower his voice and gently comfort her by saying, "Why don't you take a nap first, okay?"

Looking at Lu Yao's face with her eyes tightly closed, Gu Siming couldn't help but hold her a little tighter, secretly deciding: from now on, no matter what happens, he would never let her get hurt again

Assistant Zhou has been working at Group G for quite some time. In my memory, this young and handsome president always presents a calm and unruffled demeanor, rarely smiling. Moreover, no matter how formidable the adversary he encounters, he can respond with composure, revealing not even the slightest hint of panic, making him appear as perfect as a work machine. It was the arrival of Lu Yao that changed him.

Gu Siming pondered for a moment and slowly said, "I will stay here with her for a while; you can come over later."

Perhaps sensing Lu Yao's hidden thoughts, Gu Siming couldn't help but smile slightly, but then he quickly suppressed his smile, adopting a different expression: "Since you now have the energy to joke with me, I must ask you—" At this point, the anger that had been suppressed within him surged once more, and his tone carried a hint of displeasure, "Back then, why did you stand in front of me? Weren't you afraid of dying?"

"Let me take care of you. From now on, you no longer need to worry about anything else, nor do you need to be concerned about anything. Everything will be resolved by me for you." Gu Siming's sharply defined face gradually leaned closer to Lu Yao, his thick eyelashes casting a shadow on his eyelids. "Lu Yao, trust me, okay?"

Watching Lu Yao finish all the food she brought, Xu Xiaoyan handed her a cup of warm water and said with some complaint: "Actually, you shouldn't eat so much right after waking up. However, you have always had a big appetite, and the things I bought are relatively light, so there shouldn't be any major issues."

No one had ever said such words to her before, and Lu Yao did not expect that the first time she would hear such idol drama-like lines would be from Gu Siming. And she? She actually believed him, believed that this was not a lie, believed that he could truly accomplish it

Xu Xiaoyan gritted her teeth and made a "decapitation" gesture before leaving with the trash. Chen Xiaorui only calmed down after his figure had completely disappeared, feeling somewhat guilty as she sat down beside Lu Yao and slowly spoke: "I am sorry, I encountered some trouble, thank you for still lending me money."

Who else could there be? In recent days, Chen Xiaorui has also been coming and going without a trace

Unexpectedly, Chen Xiaorui became anxious after hearing this. She grabbed Lu Yao's arm and said, "Why are you so foolish! In my opinion, Gu Siming is a very suitable person for you! Moreover, moreover..." She bit her teeth and finally said, "If you are with him, it can also help me!"

After the two individuals avoided danger, the sound of urgent braking was heard as the car that had just been recklessly speeding made a turn and finally came to a stop at the side. The driver then got out, his face pale.

Lu Yao straightened up and stared at her: "What on earth happened? Don't you want to tell me even now?"

Lu Yao stared with wide eyes, her entire being seemingly petrified, completely motionless

The two of them looked up simultaneously, but could only see the headlights that pierced their eyes with pain. Fortunately, Lu Yao reacted quickly; she embraced Gu Siming and they rolled into the empty space beside them

With this thought in mind, Lu Yao's heart raced rapidly. She buried those questions deep within her heart, repeatedly reciting her previous words: "As an employee of Group G, and as your assistant, Mr. President, I believe this is what I should do, and furthermore..." She stubbornly bit her lip, "This job is truly important to me, and it is essential for proving the significance of my existence. If I do not dedicate myself to it wholeheartedly, then... I would really be a person of no use at all"

After some thought, Lu Yao mustered the courage to send a text message to Chen Xiaorui, but after waiting for a long time, there was no response. A moment later, she anxiously dialed Chen Xiaorui's number, only to hear a mechanical voice reply in her ear—sorry, the number you have dialed is switched off.

Lu Yao was a bit anxious as she propped herself up and asked, "Why did you suddenly disappear? I tried calling you, but your phone is off. Do you know that I am very worried!"

Lu Yao was taken aback and tried hard to maintain her composure: "Approximately how much?"

Lu Yao was just about to give a positive answer when she suddenly opened her mouth wide, and then a question subtly emerged in her mind

"I did not agree to him," Lu Yao said with great calmness at the time, "We are not suitable for each other"

This is Xu Xiaoyan's usual tone. Lu Yao stared at the screen, suddenly feeling her eyes both sore and swollen. She exerted a great deal of effort to prevent her tears from falling.

After a few days apart, Chen Xiaorui still exuded vitality, but the dark circles of fatigue under her eyes and her pale complexion made her appear somewhat haggard

Gu Siming raised his chin and indicated, "Coffee." After a moment's thought, he still inquired, "What is wrong with you?"

On the way, Lu Yao remained silent and sullen, while Gu Siming endured for a long time. It was not until the driver dropped them off at their destination and drove away that he asked, "Lu Yao, what is wrong with you today?"

Suddenly waking up as if from a dream, Lu Yao jumped up abruptly, looking at Gu Siming with fear and tension, standing straight.

After Assistant Zhou left, the corridor returned to its previous tranquility. Gu Siming leaned back in his chair, took a few deep breaths, yet still felt the veins on his forehead throbbing. He loosened his tie with a hand and simply stood up to walk towards the ward where Lu Yao was located

Lu Yao felt a surge of fear, and in an instant, countless thoughts flashed through her mind, yet none were applicable, as her savings were now dwindling.

Lu Yao and Xu Xiaoyan exchanged a helpless glance. The latter stood up leisurely and walked to the door of the ward, waving her hand: "Hey! Over here!"