Chapter 399 - Whose Son was It (2/2)

”I'm sorry.” She hastily shut the door. Her face was turning into all shades of colors—first, green, then ashen, and followed by red. It was such a unique way of expression that not many could have done it.

The room of more than ten people, who had been interrupted, stared in unison at the door. Then, their visions shifted towards Chu Lui who was sitting in his own chair.

”Let's continue.” Chu Lui didn't seem to be affected by the commotion. His expression was calm, and his voice was deep as he rested his back against his chair, without his thoughts straying away.

Half an hour later, the office door finally opened with the high management staff exiting first, followed by Du Jingtang. He turned in the opposite direction as though he had thought of something and leaned against the secretary's desk.

”Deputy…” the secretary asked Du Jingtang cautiously almost on the brink of tears. She seemed to recall that she, too, had done something wrong. ”Will I be fired? You are also aware that I am saving up for my dowry.” If she lost this job, where was she going to look for another one that allowed her to sit idly and chat for the whole day? It was a high-paying job with good benefits and allowed her to sit in the office without exposing herself under the sun.

”Don't worry.” Du Jingtang comforted the young secretary. ”Your boss knows his wife's temperament well. He won't blame you for what happened. Your rice bowl is safe. It won't spill. Even if he blames you, you can rest assured that I am here for you.” He patted his chest with the assurance.

The secretary listened to Du Jingtang and began to truly breathe in relief. Although the Deputy has spoken, his words didn't represent the CEO's. Nevertheless, if he had committed himself to speak kindly on her behalf, she would not be crushed bloodied in the event when the CEO's temper exploded.

The office door opened once again, and Chu Lui walked out with his jacket in one hand. He looked forward steadily as he walked. He looked so hard and cold that the secretary couldn't help herself from shuddering. This man was more than she could handle, and so she had never once tried to gain his favor. The Deputy, on the other hand, was so much better. He was the Prince Charming in all the women's hearts.

”Deputy, you must have many women going after you.” The secretary gave Du Jingtang a compliment.

”Oh, yes. I do.” Du Jingtang broke out in a beaming smile which showed his teeth.

What good was it that he was very sought after? He was a man and a gay.

Li Manni stood up as she saw Chu Lui approaching. She tidied her clothes welcomed him as though the awkwardness from earlier had not happened; she had just arrived and had not shamed herself. She had done nothing.

”Lui, you have concluded your meeting.” She laced her arm around Chu Lui's elbow and leaned her head against his shoulder. ”I have come to see if you would like to accompany me to the check-up. Will you come with me?”

”Okay.” Chu Lui didn't mention anything about earlier. He rested a hand on Li Manni's head and smelled the perfume on her. He was not sure why, but the light in his eyes had dimmed.

…

Xia Ruoxin was holding her daughter's hand as they made their way to the art studio.

Surprisingly, the Master, Su Li, had taken a liking towards her and was teaching her painting proactively. Rainy's strokes might have looked immature, but she had shown great talent. This further attracted the master's fondness towards her.

'Little Beauty', this was what the other students had nicknamed her. They were all very fond of her as well. Every day, everyone would bring along some fruits or candies and passed it onto Xia Ruoxin at the end of their classes to be given to Rainy. So her bag was always packed with goodies.