Outside the window, the sky gradually darkened. The last bright red slowly faded from the horizon, gradually replaced by a dark darkness.
Xu Xiaoyan was too lazy to even take off her apron. She casually threw the things in her hands onto the table, sat on the sofa in a more comfortable position, and continued to teach Lu Yao a lesson.
Although Chen Xiaorui was very tired after working all day, she still didn't want to miss this wonderful show: Xu Xiaoyan's heart was almost hanging on Lu Yao, afraid that she would be deceived, afraid that she would be hurt, afraid that she would suffer a loss... But Lu Yao, this stupid head, was completely unaware of it, and every time she could make him so angry that he bled from all seven orifices. What interesting things will happen today?
"Don't you know where you've gone wrong yet?" Xu Xiaoyan tried hard to suppress his anger while looking at Lu Yao with his eyes, as if he wanted to poke two holes in her.
Lu Yao had become accustomed to his nagging look and was not afraid. She answered sincerely, "I don't think I did anything wrong..." even though she had known that she would be hurt for protecting Mu Rong'er.
Xu Xiaoyan raised his eyebrows, and his anger rose to a new level.
He and Lu Yao have known each other for so many years, he is like a worm in her stomach, of course he knows what she is thinking: "Do you think I am angry because you are injured? For such a ridiculous reason?" His voice suddenly increased, "Who is Gu Siming? He has money and power, how could he easily keep you by his side and give you such good treatment?" Gradually, Xu Xiaoyan's breathing became rapid, "I just heard what you said, that Mu Rong'er obviously has bad intentions! Who can guarantee that she won't cause trouble for you in the future?"
Perhaps it was the first time that Xu Xiaoyan lost his temper. Not to mention Lu Yao, even Chen Xiaorui found it a little unbelievable.
What on earth is this guy worried about? Although Lu Yao's reaction was a little slow, she was not an idiot with a mental disorder!
"Xiao Yan, have you heard any bad rumors about Gu Siming outside?" After a long silence, Lu Yao finally managed to utter this sentence with difficulty, "He must have a very bad reputation outside, so you made such an evaluation, right?"
Hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan was so angry that his eyes went straight and he couldn't speak for a long time. However, Lu Yao continued to talk to himself: "Ah, actually I understand you. Gu Siming has such a cold personality that anyone who sees him will hate him. It was only after I got to know him for a while that I realized that he is actually a good person."
"Good guy? How long have you been working here and you've seen through him?" Xu Xiaoyan sneered, "He's the president of G Group. Do you really think he's that simple?"
"Yes! It's because he is the president of G Group and has everything he needs, so he won't try to extort anything from an unknown assistant like me." Lu Yao patted his chest confidently, "He must really want to give me this opportunity! So no matter what you say, Xiaoyan, I will not quit this job. And to thank him for his trust in me, I must do my best to do my best!"
When he said this, Xu Xiaoyan clearly saw a bright and moving light like stars in Lu Yao's eyes. As if he was shocked by this light, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
In fact, in the past few days, because of the unsuccessful work, Lu Yao was in a very depressed state. Although she never showed it in front of them, he could still see it.
And now Lu Yao seems to be filled with energy, with a determination that he will never back down no matter what difficulties and obstacles he encounters.
Who changed her? Was it that Gu Siming?
At this time, Chen Xiaorui, who was secretly watching from the side, finally couldn't help it anymore, and tiptoed over, trying to ease the atmosphere between the two people: "Xiaoyan, since Lu Yao wants to do it, let her continue to try! I think, at least this job is much better than the previous ones!" She winked at Lu Yao while speaking, "Come and promise Xiaoyan that you will protect yourself in the future! If you get hurt again, I won't speak for you!"
Perhaps it was because Xu Xiaoyan's expression looked really ugly, Lu Yao was slightly shocked and had to admit defeat: "Isn't it enough for me to promise?"
The two people in front of him sang the same tune, and Xu Xiaoyan was speechless because of their convincing arguments. He stretched out his finger with trembling hands and wanted to say something, but Chen Xiaorui grabbed his apron and pushed him out the door: "Thank you for making dinner for us! But we all have work to do tomorrow, so we won't keep you any longer. Goodbye!"
"You, you guys..." Xu Xiaoyan was still struggling, but could not escape the fate of being pushed out of the door.
As the door slammed shut, Lu Yao looked at Chen Xiaorui with gratitude: "Thank you for speaking up for me today, otherwise I really don't know what to do."
In my memory, although Xiaoyan often worried about various things about himself, he had never lost his temper so much.
Chen Xiaorui rolled her eyes, then stepped forward and took Lu Yao's arm affectionately: "This is what I should do. You, just take care of yourself and don't get hurt again."
As they spoke, the two of them walked into the restaurant intimately, as if nothing had happened just now.
At the table, watching Lu Yao wolfing down a sumptuous dinner, Chen Xiaorui still had a smile on her face, but she couldn't help but make a small calculation in her heart: she must not let Lu Yao lose this job. As the president of G Group, what benefits can't Gu Siming get from him? What's more, Lu Yao is not on guard against her...
When she thought of this, Chen Xiaorui's heart blossomed instantly, as if she had seen a happy and fulfilling future - countless brand-name handbags and high-heeled shoes were neatly arranged in the cabinet, waving at her.
A brand new day has begun, and even my mood is so perfect that there is nothing to fault with it.
After taking a quick glance at Chen Xiaorui who was still fast asleep on the bed, Lu Yao gently closed the door, got ready, and headed straight for G Group.
These days, she had eaten three meals a day with Gu Siming. She originally thought that she would soon try all the food in the G Group restaurant, but she didn't expect that there would always be new things on the menu brought by the waiter, and each food would bring a surprise to her taste buds.
Thinking of food, Lu Yao took a deep breath and felt that the air was sweet.
What should I eat for breakfast later?
Arriving at the designated location of the restaurant on time, Lu Yao found that Gu Siming, who was always very accurate in time control, did not show up. She held the phone tightly in hesitation, still without the courage to ask where he was, but her hungry stomach had already made a protest sound, so she had no choice but to call the waiter and order the good things first.
The waitress was used to Lu Yao's appetite, so she ordered a table of delicacies as usual, and then, considering Gu Siming's usual eating habits, she ordered whole wheat bread, black coffee, and vegetable salad for him. When the first piece of cake was served to the table, just as she was about to eat it, Gu Siming, with a pale face, silently pulled out a chair and sat opposite her.
The boss came, so Lu Yao of course said hello, but the moment she raised her head, she was startled by Gu Siming.
How come he became like this after just one night apart?
Gu Siming's dark eyes were not as bright as before, but rather looked a little haggard, as if covered with a thin layer of white frost, making them seem dull and lifeless.
Glancing at the bread on the table, he frowned, not knowing what he was thinking. Suddenly, he reached out and pushed it away, then picked up the coffee and took a sip.
"What's wrong?" Gu Siming asked when he saw Lu Yao looking at him, his voice revealing fatigue and weakness.
Lu Yao put down the cutlery in his hand, thought for a moment, and then said worriedly: "President, are you feeling unwell? Your complexion... looks really bad."
Hearing this, Gu Siming paused, the light in his eyes dimmed a little, and then he changed the subject as if nothing had happened: "Have you finished the information I asked you to organize yesterday?"
The naive Lu Yao immediately fell into Gu Siming's trap, and her expression suddenly became a little uneasy: "Everything is done, but I don't know if there will be any mistakes..."
"Oh, it's okay, let me see it later." Gu Siming was obviously a little absent-minded, and his left hand holding the coffee cup was shaking very slightly.
He didn't want Lu Yao to know that he had always been very restrained in his diet and insisted on exercising, but when he weighed himself yesterday, he actually gained another two kilograms! This change made even the housekeeper who was responsible for his diet on weekdays nervous and sweating, and he didn't know why this happened.
As the bitter taste of coffee slid down his throat, there was a hint of inquiry in Gu Siming's eyes when he looked at Lu Yao again.
In the days of getting to know Lu Yao, he has completely figured out her appetite - it is bottomless. This girl with a nearly perfect body proportion seems to have a bottomless desire for food. No matter how much food is placed in front of her, she will eat it all up.
Maybe... her way of exercising is special?
Gu Siming hid his thoughts very deeply, and slowly relaxed his frown. He asked calmly, "Lu Yao, how about we exercise together starting tomorrow?"
Lu Yao raised her head from the pile of food and repeated incoherently: "Exercise? Do you want to exercise with me?" She swallowed a piece of cake with difficulty, "But my exercise time is not fixed..."
It can also be said that she rarely "wastes" time on sports.
Hearing this answer, Gu Siming gritted his teeth secretly: "It's okay, just let me know when you plan to exercise."
"Oh..." Lu Yao bit the fork quietly, and her eyes couldn't help but glance in the direction of Gu Siming.
Is the president testing her willpower or investigating whether she has healthy living habits?
Looking at the table full of delicious food, Lu Yao finally felt a little ashamed: I was immersed in eating and drinking every day and didn’t even have a healthy and regular lifestyle. How could I be qualified to stand beside such an excellent president?
Thinking of this, Lu Yao nodded as if she had made up her mind, and she began to plan to start jogging tomorrow. She said to Gu Siming firmly, "Then tomorrow morning at 6:30, let's go to Central Park for a morning jog. The air there is very fresh!"
"Central Park?" Gu Siming was a little confused for a moment.
Is it as simple as going for a morning run? Isn't her perfect figure the result of spending a lot of time in the gym?
Lu Yao explained seriously: "Although Central Park is not too big, the air is very fresh and it makes you feel good. As someone said, a year's plan starts with spring, and a day's plan starts with the morning."
With Lu Yao's soft explanation, Gu Siming's doubts gradually faded.
Is maintaining a good mood one of her secrets to staying in good shape?
As if he had found a bright exit in a suffocating room, Gu Siming suddenly felt that the two pounds he had gained were nothing, and the dawn of hope was just around the corner. He sighed softly, his lips curved up: "Okay, thank you, Lu Yao."
Gu Siming's smile was like a cluster of hot flames, which spread unscrupulously onto Lu Yao's cheeks, burning them red.
She quickly grabbed the cold drink and took a big gulp, sighing in her heart: The president looks really good when he smiles! If he wasn't so cold, but smiled more...
As soon as he thought of this, Lu Yao couldn't help but shudder and quickly stopped his wild imagination.
Forget it! After all, if you often admire too many beautiful things, your heart will not be able to bear it!
In the bright and elegant restaurant, Gu Siming was drinking coffee while looking through yesterday's materials, while Lu Yao continued to immerse himself in the large amount of delicious food. Neither of them noticed the strange looks from colleagues and staff passing by the restaurant.
To outsiders, there seemed to be a tranquil yet extremely beautiful feeling flowing between them, like the morning sunshine, warm yet indifferent, and when it fell on people's faces, it was soft and comfortable, making people feel nostalgic.
What a combination of handsome men and beautiful women... Everyone who peeked in couldn't help but praise them. Apart from Lu Yao's identity as an assistant, if you only look at their appearance, they are really a perfect match.
Although Gu Siming had recently issued a strict order not to spread the boring rumors about him and Lu Yao in the company, how could "gossip" disappear? You know, it's the cheapest way to pass the time.
What's more, no matter how you look at it, the president and Lu Yao seem to be in love, right?
At half past six in Central Park, Lu Yao, wearing a brand new sports suit, was energetically doing the stretching exercises commonly done by the elderly next to various sports equipment.
The sky above her head was crystal blue and cloudless. The golden sunlight sprinkled on the green leaves. The dazzling and beautiful luster fell into the eyes of others, as if it was decorated with countless tiny and luxurious crystals.
Lu Yao enthusiastically called out to Gu Siming, who was also standing not far away in sportswear and looked confused: "Boss, come over here! Move around first!"
Following the sound, Gu Siming's eyes were filled with a trace of fear. He looked at the elderly people dancing to the rhythm of "The Most Dazzling National Style" not far away, and then looked at Lu Yao who was waving at him with a smile on her face. He felt as if his legs were filled with lead and he could hardly move.
This is... a place that makes people feel comfortable?
Seeing Gu Siming standing still, Lu Yao simply ran to him with a cheerful step: "How is it, the environment here is not bad, right?"
Gu Siming really couldn't understand Lu Yao's definition of "good environment", but he couldn't refuse, so he could only muster up the courage to look around again: "Is this where you usually exercise?"
Lu Yao flexed his arms: "Yes! Look at the square, many of the uncles and aunts there are very familiar with me!" At this point, Lu Yao's eyes lit up, "CEO, it would be so boring to just run! Have you ever danced in the square?"
Gu Siming tried his best to remain calm: "What do you mean?"
"Let's go dance together!" Lu Yao didn't notice Gu Siming's expression at all. She pulled his arm and walked towards the square, explaining, "Don't underestimate those dances because they seem simple. They are actually very energy-consuming! It's hard for most people to stick to them!"
Gu Siming, who had originally been prepared to "refuse to go square dancing no matter what", began to waver in his determination after hearing the words "waste of physical energy".
But he has never been exposed to square dancing. Maybe this is the secret of how Lu Yao can maintain his figure?
He gritted his teeth and looked again at the elderly men and women who were smiling and swaying their bodies to the cheerful rhythm...
Well, in order to stay in shape, I'll risk it all!
With a look of despair, Gu Siming let Lu Yao drag him all the way until they reached the gathering place of the square dance team. Seeing Lu Yao greeting several enthusiastic grandpas and aunties with ease , he could only try to reduce his presence and hide behind the team, thinking: At least I should understand the situation here before taking action.
But unexpectedly, an old lady in a bright red sportswear kept staring at him with an approving look in her eyes: "Xiaoyao! Did you bring your boyfriend here today?"
Lu Yao's cheeks flushed: "Auntie Wu, don't joke! This is my boss! I'm here to train with him!"
"Oh! Boss!" Aunt Wu came to them while swaying. She looked at Gu Siming with a smile and praised him repeatedly, "What a nice guy! Hey! Boy! What do you think of our Xiaoyao? She is a good girl, right?"
As she spoke, Aunt Wu did not forget to reach out and pat Gu Siming's back hard.
Gu Siming was like a frightened rabbit, in a state of fear and helplessness. His tall figure trembled and he replied reluctantly, "Okay, very good..."
"That's right!" Aunt Wu nodded in agreement, and at the same time winked at Lu Yao, "You know how to cherish opportunities!"
Looking at Wu Ma's gradually receding figure, Lu Yao apologized to Gu Siming with some guilt: "I'm sorry, President, don't take Wu Ma's words just now to heart, she didn't mean any harm."
Gu Siming used all his strength to show an extremely stiff smile, and his voice was like a taut string: "It's okay, I don't mind."
That Aunt Wu just now, she used so much strength when she slapped herself... Could she be the reincarnation of Popeye?
Lu Yao breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled brightly: "Well, let's dance behind them, shall we?"
Gu Siming pursed his lips and nodded, trying to make himself look as calm as usual.
It has come to this point and he has no choice.
Time passed, and as "The Most Dazzling National Style" ended, another well-known classic song "Little Apple" floated into everyone's ears with a cheerful rhythm. Lu Yao moved her shoulders naturally, looking confident. Although she didn't come here to dance every day like these uncles and aunts, she still remembered the basic dance steps clearly, and the president was so smart... there should be no need to worry, right?
Every beat of the rhythm seemed to hit his heart, and Gu Siming's heartbeat quickened wildly, as if the blood in his body was boiling.
Lu Yao looked at Gu Siming with a smile and comforted him softly, "Actually, I was a little uncomfortable when I danced for the first time. Just don't worry about other things and follow the lead dancer's steps."
Gu Siming agreed a few times with difficulty, but he always felt as if his limbs were tied tightly by something, and even a small movement would cost him a lot of strength.
If Lin Feng saw him like this...that guy would definitely roll on the ground laughing!
Half of the song was over, but Gu Siming still couldn't overcome his stiffness. Although a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead, he knew very well that it had nothing to do with exercise, it was just because of excessive tension.
The sound of the dance music was so inspiring, but Gu Siming's heart kept falling and falling.
Are all the weight loss methods in the world not suitable for him? Will he spend his whole life in sorrow with restricted diet and crazy exercise?
Suddenly, a pair of soft and warm hands touched his stiff arms.
He turned around in shock and saw Lu Yao's clear and bright eyes. Those eyes, like a beacon in the darkness, illuminated the vast road under his feet.
"You can dance casually, just follow your mood." Her voice broke through the fog in his mind and came through clearly, "As long as you are happy, nothing else matters."
Following the rhythm of the dance music, Lu Yao gently swung Gu Siming's arms. Although such an action looked stupid and ridiculous, for some reason, Gu Siming gradually relaxed under her guidance, and the originally clumsy feeling of weight gradually disappeared. Before long, his legs also shook back and forth unconsciously to the rhythm.
Gu Siming simply imagined in his mind how funny he would look when dancing, and finally couldn't help but chuckle.
Maybe this isn't such a bad thing?
When Lu Yao saw his smile, it was as if fragrant flowers blossomed in her heart, and a sweet smile spread across the corners of her mouth: "Right, being happy is the most important thing. President, you have a cold face all day long. Not only will others think you are timid, but you yourself will not be happy either." She followed the pace of the front slowly and said, "And your expression always makes me feel like you have something on your mind. In life, no matter how hard it is, you have to find other things that can make you happy, otherwise what's the point?"
Gu Siming listened to Lu Yao's words quietly, but the joyful look on his face faded little by little.
The noisy music was still ringing in his ears. He stared at Lu Yao's face that seemed to be always carefree. Thinking of her unscrupulous way of enjoying food, he said calmly: "How can you understand other people's pain?"
No one knows how much he likes food, and no one knows how deeply he is obsessed with food. However, every time he wants to give up his so-called perfect figure and intends to enjoy those tempting foods at all costs, the image of a little fat boy always pops up in his mind. He is rejected by his friends and feels the indifference of the people around him. Those people look at him as if they are looking at an alien... How can someone like Lu Yao understand such pain?
Perhaps it was because his disappointed tone was too obvious, Lu Yao stopped dancing happily and stared at Gu Siming in a daze.
His face was still as handsome as ever, and his three-dimensional facial features were like those of an ancient Greek heroic sculpture, emitting a charming aura, but he was shrouded in a mood of depression, and because he was too depressed, he seemed particularly indifferent.
"Suffering can come in many forms, so no one wants to understand the suffering of others." After a long silence, Lu Yao still maintained a warm smile, "I have also experienced the darkest moments, but I believe that there will always be light waiting for me ahead, and that light is more worth looking forward to."
Gu Siming pursed his lips tightly, a faint light struggling repeatedly in his eyes: "Why are you so sure?"
Lu Yao thought about it seriously: "Because only those who persevere have a chance to survive." As she said that, she simply took Gu Siming's hand again and waved it back and forth to the rhythm, "Don't you feel happy now?"
The fresh morning air, accompanied by the scent of flowers and plants, lingered around them faintly. Occasionally, a few birds would chirp overhead, and then flap their wings and fly by.
Feeling all of this carefully, Gu Siming completely surrendered.
Looking at the energetic old men and women dancing with laughter, he suddenly found a gray-haired old man who was moving slowly and clumsily, with a satisfied smile on his face.
On the other side, there was an old man with one leg missing and a cane. His smile was also very satisfied, as if he had all four limbs intact.
Turning his head, Gu Siming looked at Lu Yao again. Seeing the innocent smile on her face, he suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of relief in his heart.
Could this be the magical power of square dancing? Not only did it make him feel better, but even Lu Yao... He couldn't help but glance at her again, and she seemed to be much prettier than usual...
Gu Siming lowered his head and smiled softly. Maybe he was crazy! But this feeling was really good.
In the following days, regardless of the weather, at 6:30 every morning, Gu Siming joined the square dance team under the leadership of Lu Yao. Gu Siming also went from being nervous and stiff at the beginning to being able to follow the lead dancer's steps skillfully.
To be honest, this was indeed an unforgettable process.
Every time Wu Ma saw Gu Siming, she would smile from ear to ear with joy: "It's such a blessing for us that such a handsome guy can come and dance with us! Why don't we invite the local TV station next time? Maybe our dance team will become famous overnight!" She fantasized with relish and didn't notice Gu Siming's horrified expression. "I've even thought of a name. How about 'The Most Beautiful Sunset'?"
Hearing this, Gu Siming could no longer hold back, his pupils trembling violently, but Lu Yao stepped forward in time to stop Wu Ma's fantasy: "Wu Ma, our CEO can't show his face easily!"
Aunt Wu smiled and patted her cheek: "Okay! Aunt Wu knows! You are the only one who knows how to protect him!" After that, Aunt Wu raised her chin towards Gu Siming with satisfaction, and walked away meaningfully.
With Lu Yao accompanying him for three meals a day and even morning exercises, they never missed an appointment. Gu Siming began to feel that his originally calm and boring life seemed to have a lot of rare fun. When watching Lu Yao wolfing down her food, he no longer guessed her "slimming secret", but instead couldn't help laughing at the cream on her lips.
Is this the other kind of happiness she was talking about?
The days seemed peaceful and contented, but no one expected that because of Lu Yao and Gu Siming's overly close contact, and because of Gu Siming's slight but amazing change, the spread of gossip was no longer limited to the company. Even Lin Feng, who wandered outside all day and had nothing to do, couldn't help but run to Gu Siming in person, intending to interrogate him harshly.
But when Lin Feng carelessly pushed open the door of Gu Siming's office, he saw Lu Yao sitting at another table, facing a pile of desserts.
Although Lin Feng had heard about Lu Yao's appetite, he was still shocked when he saw it with his own eyes. On the other hand, Gu Siming, who was busy working, was no longer surprised.
Seeing Lin Feng coming, Gu Siming glanced at him quickly, then said "Sit anywhere", and continued to review the documents on the computer.
Lin Feng seemed a little confused. He greeted Lu Yao and couldn't help asking, "What are you doing?"
Gu Siming didn't even raise his head: "Afternoon tea."
"Afternoon tea?" Lin Feng pointed at Lu Yao with a grin, "I believe you when you say it's afternoon tea, but there's only a cup of coffee on your table, and you also call it afternoon tea?"
Gu Siming snorted, too lazy to explain to him, and treated him as a transparent person. Fortunately, Lin Feng was used to it, and immediately returned to his usual smiling state: "Hey, Siming, I heard that you are in love, and I came here to find out about the situation. Don't you have anything to tell me?"
"No." Gu Siming's tone was still indifferent, "Do you believe those messy rumors outside? It seems that the people in the company need to be reorganized."
"Don't be so serious, okay?" Lin Feng was still looking at Lu Yao who was eating happily. "She is indeed a beauty, and she doesn't look as scheming as other girls. It should be easy to get along with her, and..." His voice became more teasing. "You said you are not in love, so why are you so nice to her? You even allowed her to have afternoon tea in your company?"
Gu Siming remained silent, while Lin Feng continued to analyze with interest: "If you must say it's not love, then..." His eyes fell on Lu Yao's table full of food, and suddenly a light bulb went off in his head. He became more energetic, and walked towards Lu Yao with a gloating look, muttering excitedly, "I know... I know!"
"What do you know?" Gu Siming glanced at him with disdain.
Lin Feng gave him a look that said "Just watch the show" with a haughty look, and with his signature handsome smile, he casually sat next to Lu Yao and asked kindly, "Lu Yao, why do you eat so much?"
Lu Yao knew that he had a good relationship with Gu Siming, so she nodded to him generously and asked, "Do you want one too?"
Lin Feng's smile deepened: "I can't finish so much food, but seeing these reminds me of an old story about our Siming. Do you want to hear it?" As he said that, he did not forget to raise his eyebrows provocatively towards Gu Siming.
Gu Siming was stunned for a few seconds, and then his expression turned a little ugly.
Lin Feng continued to insist, "Don't be fooled by the fact that Siming is now a handsome guy who shines brightly and a CEO that everyone respects. In fact, when he was young, he was rounder than a ball! He wobbled a lot when he walked, and the reason why he became what he is now is because of his strict diet and hard exercise! Because -" He deliberately dragged out his voice, "He has a physique that is easy to gain weight even if he drinks water!"
The moments they had spent together flashed through her mind one by one. Before Lu Yao's eyes was the image of Gu Siming eating eggs, vegetables, fruits, and tasteless oatmeal every day... It turned out that he did all this to lose weight!
Thinking of those emerald green but unappetizing things, Lu Yao looked at Gu Siming with a hint of sympathy: It must be a very painful thing not to be able to enjoy food to the fullest, right?
Gu Siming's expression could no longer be described as "ugly". He put the cup away with a "thump" sound, his eyes as cold as ice: "Have you said enough?"
Lin Feng, who grew up with Gu Siming, knew that he was a paper tiger with a cold exterior but a warm heart, so he was not afraid at all and continued to say to Lu Yao: "Lu Yao, look at you, you have such a big appetite but such a good figure, everyone would envy you, right? Not to mention Siming, do you have any secret to losing weight?"
It was like a warning bell ringing in her brain. Lu Yao seemed to understand something from Lin Feng's nagging narration.
No wonder Gu Siming suddenly asked her to be his personal assistant, and also provided her with three meals a day and afternoon tea, and asked her to exercise with him every day... So he wanted to know her secret to staying in shape?
But... Lu Yao put down the knife and fork in her hand with some guilt, looked at Gu Siming weakly, and her voice was as small as a mosquito.
"Boss, I don't have any special secrets. I just have a special physique since I was a child. No matter how much I eat, I won't get fat..." She observed Gu Siming's livid face and mustered up the courage to continue explaining, "I really didn't lie to you. If I have any tricks to keep in shape, I will definitely tell you..."
Lin Feng sat leisurely beside Lu Yao, looking like he was watching a show that had nothing to do with him. On the other hand, Gu Siming seemed to be wrapped in a dark cloud, giving off the smell of a storm . But for some reason, he didn't have the courage to look at Lu Yao, and there was a hint of guilt in his eyes.
Finally, he said nothing, stood up abruptly, and the chair he was dragging made a huge screeching noise. Then he left angrily, leaving behind Lu Yao with an uneasy look on his face and Lin Feng who was leisurely and contented.
"Is the president... angry?" Lu Yao was so worried that he didn't even have the mood to eat.
Did she just say something wrong?
Lin Feng saw through her thoughts at a glance, stood up and poured himself a cup of coffee, and said with a smile: "You didn't say anything wrong, it was me who made him angry."
"Is it because you just exposed the president's secret?" Lu Yao clenched the fork in his hand, puzzled, "Why did you do this?"
I have been a fat kid since childhood, and I would gain weight even if I just drink water. This must be an embarrassing past that no one wants to recall, right?
"I just want him to be honest with himself." Lin Feng took a sip of coffee and looked at where Gu Siming left, "regardless of his own shortcomings or his feelings."
Lu Yao was confused, but she saw Lin Feng's expression change in an instant. He walked to her side and asked frivolously, "Lu Yao, you see Siming is angry and doesn't want you anymore. How about coming to my side to be my assistant? I can also give you a lot of delicious food every day!"
Lu Yao silently put down the fork in his hand and said simply and firmly: "No."
She decided to stay with Gu Siming not because of the delicious food, and this Lin Feng... looked like he had bad intentions! And, more importantly...
Thinking of Gu Siming's angry back as he walked away just now, Lu Yao's heart felt like it was being beaten by huge waves again and again, and it was difficult to calm down.
Gu Siming...really doesn't want her anymore?
My mood was like a kite with a broken string, falling from the sky until it sank into the cold lake.
Lu Yao returned home dejected. She didn't even have the strength to open the door. She just kept turning the door lock. The rattling sound was just like her irritable mood, making her feel anxious.
I don’t know how long it took, but Chen Xiaorui opened the door with a gloomy face: “Are you crazy? I thought it was a thief!”
Lu Yao shook his head weakly, changed his shoes, and fell on the sofa in a "big" shape, burying his face in the pillow: "Don't you have an announcement today? Why are you back so early?"
Although Chen Xiaorui could see that Lu Yao was in a bad mood, she was extremely unlucky today, so she had no intention of asking. She just sighed and sat next to her: "I encountered something, so I came back first." After hesitating for a while, she leaned close to Lu Yao and whispered, "Xiaoyao, do you still have savings now?"
Lu Yao raised his head listlessly: "Yes, there is...what's wrong?"
Chen Xiaorui stared at her eagerly, her hands tightly grasping the corner of the sofa: "Can you lend me some money first? I have encountered some problems here, but I don’t have enough money on hand..."
"What happened?" Lu Yao sat up from the sofa and asked anxiously, "Is it serious? It's okay, don't be afraid! I still have some, how much do you want?"
Facing Lu Yao's straightforward concern, Chen Xiaorui's tense expression finally relaxed. She whispered a number, and Lu Yao was stunned, but still agreed readily: "Okay, I'll transfer the money to you right away."
Lu Yao's straightforwardness made Chen Xiaorui feel a little ashamed. She took Lu Yao's arm, combed her soft long hair with one hand and said, "I'm sorry, Xiaoyao, I haven't paid you back the money I borrowed from you last time."
Lu Yao glared at her and said, "Why are you telling me this? I don't need any money. As long as you are okay, that's all."
Although she didn't have much savings and her salary wasn't high, she could save some money so that she wouldn't starve to death. The key was that Chen Xiaorui couldn't get into trouble! Besides, she had someone take care of her three meals a day these days, which saved her a lot.
"Then transfer the money to my bank card later. I have something to do tonight and may not come back!" Chen Xiaorui was in a good mood after borrowing the money. She got up without saying a word to touch up her makeup.
Lu Yao agreed, lay down on the sofa again, and silently recalled what happened today.
At times like this, maybe it's best to be alone and quiet for a while?
But when Chen Xiaorui closed the door and left, the feeling of loneliness came like a tide and enveloped Lu Yao.
Lu Yao rolled around on the sofa, checking her Weibo and watching TV, but she couldn't calm down. Seeing the clock on the wall moving slowly, she finally couldn't stand it anymore and let out a scream of collapse!
This can't go on any longer! She must find someone who can listen to her!
At this time, finding Xu Xiaoyan is definitely the best choice. She no longer hesitated, found Xu Xiaoyan's phone number, and pressed the dial button. After a short beep, Xu Xiaoyan's voice sounded on the other end of the phone.
"Xiao Yao, what's wrong? Are you off work?" His voice was as warm as ever, mixed with the noisy voices, making people feel particularly at ease.
Lu Yao's nose felt sore, and she held back her tears and asked, "What are you doing?"
"I'm queuing up to buy the limited edition cheesecake from 'Castle in the Sky'. Do you want some?"
Gulu——
Her stomach made a loud rumbling sound at the right moment, and Lu Yao suddenly remembered that not only had she not finished her afternoon tea, she had even forgotten to eat dinner.
Listening to Xu Xiaoyan's words, she seemed to have smelled the aroma of cheesecake, and nodded quickly like a chicken pecking at rice: "Yes! I also want to eat the curry beef rice, cola chicken wings, and tomato beef pasta you made..."
Before Lu Yao finished speaking, Xu Xiaoyan laughed out loud: "Okay, I'll be there right away, wait for me."
Lu Yao replied "OK", then hung up the phone, hugged her knees, and stared at the clock on the wall like a wooden stick again.
The ticking sound of the second hand echoed in the quiet house, and each tick seemed to hit Lu Yao's fragile nerves at the moment.
In the past, no matter what problems or troubles she encountered, as long as Xu Xiaoyan said he would come to cook for her, she would immediately become happy, but today... why was she still so depressed?