Mu Zisu's hands clenched tightly as he stared at Xiaoxiao, who kept her eyes lowered.
Her eyelashes were long and dense, hiding her expression from his view as she kept her gaze down.
But just from her curt "no need" earlier, it was clear she had rejected his offer.
Rage inexplicably flared up within him, making him feel unusually out of sorts today, suddenly finding it hard to accept. Without considering what this might signify, all he knew was that he felt extremely irritable at that moment.
"Don't worry... she'll be able to return to work in a week. We've found someone to cover her duties..." Zhuo Shaoqing, seemingly oblivious to Mu Zisu's fury, continued in his measured tone.
Mu Zisu suddenly shifted his gaze to Zhuo Shaoqing, and that look made Zhuo Shaoqing raise his eyebrows.
