Neither of the two was able to sleep that night. The sunlight was emitting through the curtains into the bedroom. When the morning sun rays hit Xiao Lienji's eyes, she woke up from her slumber.
Rubbing her eyes with her palms, Xiao Lienji was still in a daze. When yesterday's happening flashed through her mind, her eyes subconsciously turned towards the living room. Looking at the time Xiao Lienji cursed.
She woke up late again!
As soon as Xiao Lienji entered the living area, she expected to see a breathing body of her boss somewhere around, but to her surprise, the living room was deserted.
Where did he go? Maybe he left already.
Turning her face in all directions, she found the room as empty as a desert. She sighed in relief.
If Yan Julong was still here, she was uncertain how she should have reacted, but now that he is not here her heart was empty. Why were these strange feelings coming back to her and that too for the man she wanted to…
Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, Xiao Lienji moved towards the kitchen. On the kitchen counter was a glass of warm water coved to avoid it getting cooled. Beneath the glass was a note.
Taking the paper in hand, Xiao Lienji looked at the neatly written handwriting, making her heart jump. Her mind was filled with the vision of Yan Julong, as he wrote the note being focused. The word were simple.
'I have an urgent matter to attain. Drink the water once you see this note. - YJ'
Xiao Lienji's heart filled with warmth. Her heart skipped a few beats while she was reading it, but now its rhythm was all messed up.
Without waiting she drank the water and got ready for work. When Xiao Lienji reached the office, she was informed that Yan Julong was out of the city, regarding some urgent matters with Lui Cheng. But before he went out she was assigned with a desk loaded with work. There was pity in the eyes of the informant as if he was sympathizing with her misfortune.
When Xiao Lienji entered her cubicle, she understood the reason why her colleague looks of sympathy. The files on her table were enormous, how many were there,20-30? Were the whole companies work given to her today?
Even though Xiao Lienji did not understand the reason for this sudden workload, she took a deep breath and started working non-stop.
Even though in the eyes of everyone she was a student, but the reality was something completely different. When the lunch break started, Xiao Lienji was so engrossed in her work that she did not realize that someone was watching her with hawk-like eyes.
He had been standing and observing her for the last 10 minutes and still, Xiao Lienji was unable to detect his presence. How can someone be so unaware of their surroundings?
"You are just working, and here I thought that you were dead,"
Looking at the man who frightened her to the point that she wanted to scream, Xiao Lienji's eyes narrowed. Li Wei laughed wholeheartedly.
"That was not funny at all,"
"Come let us eat first, I'm hungry and our break will be over soon,"
��I will eat later, you go ahead and eat,"
Li Wei frowned, "What now, you can't even spare a few minutes of your busy schedule for me? And here I thought we were friends,"
In the last few days, Li Wei and Xiao Lienji have been having their lunch together. They made a few friends along the way, but Li Wei was still wary of them. Xiao Lienji understood his feelings, coming from a powerful background it was hard to guess who is your real friend and who is there to their social status high.
But as they started to communicate, Li Wei began to notice the indifferent side of Xiao Lienji. She was the same to everyone, she gave all the same smile and greeted them all the same way. This quality fascinated him and Li Wei started to open up to Xiao Lienji.
Now they were at a stage where they both felt comfortable in each other's presence.
Xiao Lienji shook her head and rearranged the documents before keeping them safe.
"Only 10 minutes, let's go,"
Li Wei smiled, while they both left the office and went towards the canteen.
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Xiao Lienji completed her work till the time everyone was leaving the office. Looking at the watch she sighted.
She went to the washroom and freshened up before making her way towards the entrance. A BMW was waiting for her outside.
"Madam," when Xiao Lienji saw the person opening the door for her, her eyes swelled with moisture.
"How have you been, Uncle Zhao?"
Looking at the girl, who he had seen grow up into a beautiful butterfly, Uncle Zhao's eyes filled trembled. She was the most caring one among the children, but why was her life so pitiful. She was like a bird trapped in a cage.
"I am good, my lady,"
"That's good then,"
Xiao Lienji entered the car, making sure that no one was around. It was already late, only a few people were coming from the office building. Once inside the compacted space, Xiao Lienji turned towards the man sitting beside her.
Huo Keung threw a paper wipe at Xiao Lienji's lap and said in a bitter voice.
��Wipe this hideous makeup off your face,"
"What are you talking about? What makeup?"
Huo Keung's eyes turned sharp while his hands were itching to take the paper and wipe her face on his own.
"Do you want to test me,"
Xiao Lienji pouted, he was always like this "Fine," without another word of argument, Xiao Lienji started wiping the makeup off her face and hands.
Huo Keung was extremely angry, she has been avoiding him from yesterday. When he tried contacting her this morning, Xiao Lienji just said 'I'm extremely busy, I'll talk with you later' and kept the phone.
What happened to the girl he knew? The girl who would always take out time from her busy schedule for him?