The next day, I went to the office and gave invitations to my friends for my birthday celebration.
They wished me, and we all got back to work.
At break time, I went down to pick up a parcel when I suddenly heard someone calling my name.I turned around—and saw my brother!
I hadn't seen him in two years—he went abroad for his studies.
At that exact moment, Assistant Gu also came down to collect a parcel.
He saw me smiling at a guy, and without even blinking, he left his parcel right there and dashed upstairs to inform Xiang.
They were both acting like I was talking to some sworn enemy or something.
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Gu burst into Xiang's cabin, panting.
Xiang looked at him and said,
> "Gu, what is it now? Did you find something useful, or are you starting another one of your dumb games?
If it's the latter, leave my cabin. I'm not interested in your nonsense."
Gu caught his breath and shouted,
> "This isn't a game, Mr. Xiang! But I think your future wife is about to be taken by someone else!"
Xiang stared blankly for a moment, then squinted.> "What did you just say? Speak properly."
Gu quickly explained what he saw.
Without another word, Xiang stood up, rolled up his sleeves, and marched out.
They both hurried to the ground floor on foot, completely forgetting there was an elevator.
I swear, sometimes their brains take unannounced breaks.
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Meanwhile, I was still chatting with my brother, Zhou Yiren.
I hugged him and patted his head with a smile.
On the other side, Xiang was literally boiling with jealousy.
> "I came back yesterday," my brother said.
"Went to see Mom and Dad. They're worried about you and asked me to check in."
> "I'll go see them as soon as I get a break," I replied.
Just then, Xiang barged in and said coldly,
> "Miss Ye, what are you doing here without finishing your work?"
I raised a brow.
> "I was talking to a family member, Mr. Xiang.
Does that hurt you somehow?"
Gu chimed in, suspicious,
"Is he really that close to you, Miss Ye?"
"Yes, Mr. Gu," I replied with a smile.
"I've known him since I was born."