âKnock, knockâ¦â
The sound of knocking came from outside the office door.
An employee, having mentally prepared along the way, entered with documents in hand.
âPresident Xie, I found some errors in the data of this document I prepared last week. May I correct it and give it to the client tomorrow?â
âYou only found the error in last weekâs data now? Are your eyes just for decoration?â Xie Changyan scoffed, a chill flashing in his casual gaze, yet his tone remained leisurely, âGive it to the client tomorrow? Why donât you wait until the day the client is buried to give it to them?â
The employeeâs eyes immediately filled with tears, and after being scolded by Xie Changyan, they left the CEOâs office crying.
Who said that President Xie would grant a pardon today?!
All liars!
Sobbingâ¦
A trace of restlessness crossed Xie Changyanâs lazy eyes, and he tugged at his tie.
His gaze returned to his phone, the message heâd sent to Lin Xu still unanswered.
At the top of the screen, a new message from Su Linzhou popped up.
It was a photo of Lin Xu touching Ji Tingyangâs head, both of them appearing to be in a great relationship, nothing like a couple on the brink of divorce.
Great Moral Person: âBrother, you havenât been deceived, have you?â
Xie Changyan stared at the photo for a long time, until the phone automatically went dark, his sullen cheek clearly reflected on the black screen.
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Ji Tingyangâs mood was still off today, his brows tightly furrowed as though covered by clouds, hesitating several times before leaving as he looked at Lin Xu.
After a moment, Lin Xu tentatively suggested, âHow about I accompany you to the company today?â
Ji Tingyangâs eyes lit up for a moment.
Lin Xu smiled helplessly, gathered her things, and left with Ji Tingyang.
She thought, it wouldnât be too late to see Xie Changyan in the afternoon.
Ji Tingyang worked quickly and efficiently, completing one document after another on his desk and after receiving a phone call, he hurriedly left with Lin Xu.
It was only upon reaching their destination that Lin Xu learned Ji Tingyang and Su Linzhouâs family businesses had collaborations.
Seeing Su Linzhouâs smiling face from afar, Lin Xu felt somewhat guilty.
Because it was inconvenient to bring Lin Xu to the meeting, she had to wait in the lounge.
âIâll finish the talks quickly and wonât keep you waiting too long,â said Ji Tingyang, looking anxious.
Lin Xu patted his head gently, soothing him, âDonât worry, Iâll wait here no matter how long it takes.â
Ji Tingyangâs expression eased a bit, and his gaze swept over Su Linzhou, his brow furrowing.
Due to Xie Changyan, Ji Tingyangâs attitude towards him wasnât any better, but as it was someone elseâs territory, he had to show some respect.
Ji Tingyang nodded at him, then turned and followed Su Familyâs young master into the meeting room.
These projects were not something Su Linzhou was involved in; he just hung around outside.
He looked at Lin Xu inscrutably and said, âMiss Lin and President Ji really do seem affectionate, even wanting to be together at work.â
âActually, you misunderstand, my relationship with Ji Tingyang isnât what you think,â Lin Xu explained.
âWhat kind of relationship is it?â
âErrâ¦â Lin Xu hesitated, her tone uncertain, âIf I say heâs my son, would you believe me?â
Su Linzhou choked, then burst into an exasperated laugh after a moment, âMiss Lin, do I look that foolish in your eyes?â
Lin Xu chuckled nervously, âNot foolish, not foolish.â
Well, this matter indeed seemed rather fantastical.
If she hadnât experienced it herself, she wouldnât believe it either.
Lin Xu sighed and quietly sat on the loungeâs sofa, not engaging further in conversation with him.
Now that she was free, she took out her phone and saw that Xie Changyan had sent her several messages that morning.
From initially reminding her to remember to go get divorced to eventually asking her current whereaboutsâ¦
There were also several missed calls.
Because she worried about disturbing Ji Tingyang while he was working, Lin Xu had her phone on silent mode and only now discovered these unread messages.
Lin Xu quickly returned the call, but no one answered on the other end.
Was he too busy with work to check his phone?
Lin Xu didnât mind, she put away her phone and stood up to go to the restroom.
Just as she came out of the restroom, a strong, firm hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the adjacent room.
After a whirlwind of motion, she found herself pinned against the door.
Before she could regain her senses, a hot, dense kiss descended like a storm, sealing her red lips that were about to scream.
The kiss was fierce, harshly biting her red lips as if to vent all his dissatisfaction through it.
After a long time, when Lin Xuâs breath became short, Xie Changyan finally let her go.
With Su Linzhou around, she wasnât surprised to see Xie Changyan appear here.
âWhy didnât you reply to my messages?â his hot breath fell on her cheek.
âI didnât check my phone.â
âYou said that you would divorce him today.â
âBut today hasnât ended yet,â Lin Xu blinked innocently.
Xie Changyanâs expression darkened further, his hand around her waist tightened fiercely, as if intending to break it, causing Lin Xu to frown slightly in pain.
She lifted her chin and pecked at his lips, âDonât be mad.â@@novelbin@@
Her eyes curved, a sly smile flickering in them, and her words sounded perfunctory, lacking any seriousness.
Even knowing she was like this, Xie Changyan still couldnât utter harsh words. He loosened his grip, resting his forehead against hers in silent resignation.
Just then.
Ji Tingyangâs voice sounded outside the room.
âAre you sure Lin Xu went to the restroom?â
âIf President Ji isnât assured, why not personally check the restroom?â Su Linzhou raised an eyebrow.
ââ¦No need.â
Lin Xu, inside the room, chuckled softly.
She believed that if it werenât for the restroom being separated by gender, Ji Tingyang would have definitely barged in without a second thought.
Hearing her laughter, Xie Changyanâs gaze deepened even more.
She laughs so happily at the sound of Ji Tingyangâs voice?
âI should go out now, otherwise he really will crash into the restroom,â Lin Xu pushed Xie Changyanâs shoulder.
Xie Changyan, unmoved, clasped her head and kissed her again.
âWait, hold onâ¦â Lin Xu dodged his kiss, and her head accidentally hit the door, making a loud âbangâ.
âDid you hear something?â Ji Tingyang looked around.
âWhat sound? I didnât hear anything,â Su Linzhou smiled slightly, feigning composure.
Ji Tingyangâs brows furrowed slightly.
In the room separated by just a door.
Lin Xu whispered to him, âThere are still people outside.â
Being discovered didnât matter.
Xie Changyan even contemplated personally opening the door, letting Ji Tingyang see their intimacy at this moment.
So she would stop making excuses.
But seeing her distressed cheeks, he couldnât bring himself to do it.
One hand gently rubbed her head that had hit the door, his lips barely opening on hers, âIf you donât want to be discovered, donât move around.â
Under the dense kisses, Lin Xuâs eyes gradually became misty and blurred.
Xie Changyanâs voice was murky, his kisses traveling from her lips to her cheek, he huskily asked, âWhen will you divorce him?â