110: Shura Field? Or is there a fire in the harem?!

When Liu Ruyan heard Lu Chen's words, her eyes instantly lit up like dazzling stars, and a wave of secret joy welled up in her heart.

She now needed more opportunities to be alone with Lu Chen to retrieve that crucial video.

Then, she would continue to tempt Lu Chen until she completely held him in the palm of her hand!

At this moment, this opportunity was simply a godsend.

As long as she could go to the concert with Lu Chen, in that romantic and ambiguous atmosphere, she was absolutely confident she could make Lu Chen fall for her, completely infatuated with her!

She hastily put down the water glass in her hand, her body leaning slightly forward, the pendant of her necklace gently swaying with the movement, reflecting fragmented light.

A sickly sweet smile appeared on her face, her eyes full of tenderness and expectation, and her voice was so soft it seemed like it could drip water:

"Mr. Lu, I've always been particularly fond of Yu Miaoyin. I want to go to every one of her concerts. If I can go with you this time, it's like a dream."

As she spoke, she lightly brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, but her gaze remained fixed on Lu Chen. Her captivating demeanor would surely make any man unable to resist.

Gu Xiaoxiao's heart also thumped fiercely, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples to spread.

For her, going to the concert with Lu Chen was a long-cherished opportunity to mend their relationship.

All sorts of past memories flooded her mind, those warm moments of working together and occasionally chatting, making her increasingly long to return to Lu Chen's side.

Even if it was just a little closer.

She subconsciously clutched the corner of her clothes, biting her lower lip slightly, her eyes revealing tension and hope.

After a moment of hesitation, Gu Xiaoxiao bravely raised her head, looking directly at Lu Chen, a slightly shy smile on her face:

"Mr. Lu, I want to go too. It's been a long time since I went out with you... I definitely won't bother you. Just consider it... an opportunity to learn."

By the end, her voice grew softer and softer, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

Even she herself felt that this reason was terribly clumsy. What could she learn from watching a concert?

She clearly just wanted an opportunity to be alone with Lu Chen.

Gu Xiaoxiao felt secretly annoyed and ashamed. Her arrogant habit had resurfaced. What would happen if she just said it directly? She had to come up with a clumsy excuse, making herself a laughingstock...

Lu Chen leaned back in his chair, his gaze slowly drifting between the two women, a hint of playful amusement on his lips, his eyes so deep they were unfathomable.

His fingers gently tapped the table, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.

A moment later, he sat up slightly, his gaze first falling on Liu Ruyan, and he raised an eyebrow: "Oh? You like Yu Miaoyin?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan nodded hastily, her eyes growing even more fervent: "Yes, Mr. Lu, her songs are so beautiful. Every time I listen, I feel like I'm transported into a dream world. If I could experience it live, I'd surely be so excited I'd faint."

In truth, she didn't like Yu Miaoyin at all, having only occasionally heard one or two of her songs.

But in the current situation, even if she didn't like her, she absolutely had to say she did!

Lu Chen hummed softly, noncommittal, then looked at Gu Xiaoxiao, a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "And you, what do you want to learn?"

Gu Xiaoxiao paused slightly, then her eyes became resolute as she met Lu Chen's gaze: "Mr. Lu, Yu Miaoyin's stage presence and charisma are exceptionally strong. I thought that by watching, it might inspire our company's future event planning, and..."

She paused, a flicker of imperceptible disappointment in her eyes, "I also want to... communicate more with you and make up for previous shortcomings."

After listening, Lu Chen remained silent for a few seconds, his fingers still tapping the table intermittently.

Liu Ruyan looked at him somewhat anxiously, her eyes full of longing.

Gu Xiaoxiao also held her breath, her heart pounding, waiting for Lu Chen's decision.

Finally, Lu Chen spoke, his voice low and calm: "There are plenty of tickets. You can all go. Just don't cause me any trouble then."

Liu Ruyan's face instantly bloomed into a brilliant smile, as if she had won the lottery, and she hastily responded: "Thank you, Mr. Lu, rest assured, I'll be very well-behaved!"

Her eyes were full of triumph, and she provocatively glanced at Gu Xiaoxiao.

Although Gu Xiaoxiao felt somewhat conflicted, with both the joy of being able to go and the helplessness of going with Liu Ruyan, she still nodded gently and said softly: "Thank you, Mr. Lu, I'll be careful."

A hint of determination shone in her eyes as she secretly resolved to seize this opportunity to let Lu Chen see her change.

Lu Chen watched the two women arguing back and forth, a faint curve on his lips.

He leaned lazily against the back of his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the table, making two "tap-tap" sounds, then casually said: "You may leave."

When Liu Ruyan heard this command, she didn't think much of it and shifted her body slightly.

Just as she was about to get up, she heard Gu Xiaoxiao next to her softly say, "I haven't finished eating yet. Can I leave a little later, Mr. Lu?"

Liu Ruyan's movements suddenly froze. She glanced at Gu Xiaoxiao out of the corner of her eye.

Gu Xiaoxiao was looking down, seemingly focused on her plate, but the slight tremor of her eyelashes revealed her little thoughts.

This Gu Xiaoxiao, it was clear she wanted to stay with Lu Chen a little longer. Hmph, she had quite a few tricks up her sleeve, she almost succeeded!

Thinking this, Liu Ruyan, who had just been about to get up, immediately sat back down, a smile reappearing on her face.

She pretended as if nothing had happened and picked up her rice bowl again.

Completely ignoring her earlier statement that she was full, she lightly tossed a strand of hair behind her ear and said in a coquettish tone, "Oh dear, I haven't eaten enough either. I want to keep eating."

Gu Xiaoxiao's heart tightened slightly. She naturally sensed Liu Ruyan's intentions.

She silently tightened her grip on her chopsticks, and when she looked up at Lu Chen, her eyes held a mix of caution and anticipation: "Mr. Lu, I thought I'd finish these, not to waste food, and..."

She paused slightly, a flicker of imperceptible shyness in her eyes, "It's rare to be able to eat with you here, so I wanted to stay a little longer."

Lu Chen's deep eyes scanned the two women, then he smiled slightly, his voice devoid of any discernible emotion: "Then you two eat here. I'm full."

As he spoke, he propped his hands on the table and stood up.

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan's heart quickened. She hastily put down her bowl and chopsticks, leaning forward: "Mr. Lu, then I'll accompany you..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Lu Chen raised his hand slightly, interrupting her: "No need, I'll be leaving the company soon."

Gu Xiaoxiao also looked up, a hint of disappointment in her eyes, but she still said softly: "Mr. Lu, take care."

Lu Chen loosened his collar, his expression indifferent, and walked away with steady steps.

Only Liu Ruyan and Gu Xiaoxiao remained, sitting at opposite ends of the dining table, the atmosphere once again becoming subtle.

Liu Ruyan glared fiercely at Gu Xiaoxiao, her eyes seemingly capable of shooting daggers, while Gu Xiaoxiao ignored her, silently lowering her head to eat her meal.

Liu Ruyan forced a cold smile:

"Gu Xiaoxiao, is this food really that good? You just had to stay and savor it slowly."

Gu Xiaoxiao unhurriedly swallowed the food in her mouth, put down her chopsticks, and gently wiped her lips with a napkin.

Only then did she look up at Liu Ruyan, her eyes as calm as water, yet with a hint of stubbornness. She slightly raised her chin, meeting Liu Ruyan's gaze:

"Miss Liu, I just think wasting food is bad, and besides..."

She paused, her gaze sweeping towards the direction Lu Chen had left, a flicker of imperceptible warmth in her eyes, "Eating here feels quite peaceful."

Liu Ruyan burst out laughing as if she had heard a joke, her laughter, however, carrying a sharp edge:

"Peaceful? Don't deceive yourself. Mr. Lu has already left, why are you still pretending?"

Gu Xiaoxiao looked at Liu Ruyan with a calm gaze and stubbornly said, "I'm not pretending."

Liu Ruyan gritted her teeth and spoke in an unfriendly tone: "Then what do you mean? You just have to sit here, is it because you can't stand me having an opportunity to be alone with Mr. Lu?"

As she spoke, she slammed her chopsticks heavily onto the plate, making a "clatter" sound, which immediately drew the attention of those around them again.

This drama was so captivating that they didn't even want to go back to work.

Several employees who had already finished eating still pretended they hadn't, continuing to furtively eye the scene while feigning to pick at the meager leftovers in their bowls.

Gu Xiaoxiao clasped her hands in her lap, sat up slightly, and responded neither subserviently nor arrogantly:

"Miss Liu, you're overthinking it. I just couldn't find a spot, so I sat here. Why, in your eyes, does everything have to be linked to Mr. Lu?"