111: Three women make a drama, what about the four?

Liu Ruyan suddenly stood up, her chair scraping against the floor with a harsh sound, her chest heaving violently.

She pointed a finger at Gu Xiaoxiao, her fingertip trembling slightly: "Don't you dare play innocent here! Don't think I don't know what you're up to, aren't you just trying to use the concert as an excuse to seduce President Lu again?"

Gu Xiaoxiao also stood up, her figure tall and straight, confronting Liu Ruyan without the slightest hint of backing down.

She looked directly into Liu Ruyan's eyes, her gaze firm and open:

"Miss Liu, please have some self-respect and don't speak such unpleasant words. I want to go to the concert for work, and also to... advance with President Lu. Unlike some people, whose minds are entirely focused on the Evil Path."

She paused slightly, a barely perceptible hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes as fragments of her past interactions with Lu Chen surfaced in her mind.

Thinking of their former intimacy, and then seeing Liu Ruyan's constant provocations now, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

But at this moment, she could only feign composure.

Liu Ruyan was so angry that she let out a cold laugh. She crossed her arms over her chest, her chin slightly raised, and glanced at Gu Xiaoxiao with disdain:

"Hmph, for work? You're lying to yourself! Do you really think your little schemes can fool me? I'm telling you, President Lu will be mine sooner or later. You'd best stay far away from him, don't overestimate yourself!"

As she spoke, she took large strides, closing in on Gu Xiaoxiao. The scent of her perfume diffused with her movements, and her long, black-stockinged legs were even more alluring.

Gu Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, taking a small step back to widen the distance between herself and Liu Ruyan, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions, and said in a cold, hard voice: "Miss Liu, I respect you as my superior, but that doesn't mean you can insult me at will. As for who President Lu likes, that's his business, not yours to decide. Let's focus more on our work and stop with these petty tricks all day, making ourselves a laughingstock."

After speaking, she bent down to pick up her tray and turned to leave, not wanting to engage in any more pointless arguments with Liu Ruyan.

Seeing Gu Xiaoxiao turn to leave, Liu Ruyan's cold sneer became even more pronounced. She crossed her arms over her chest, her fingers tapping rhythmically on her arm, her chin slightly raised, her eyes full of disdain, and she huffed coldly:

"Hmph, then we'll see! Don't think you can succeed. As long as I'm here, President Lu will never be interested in you. You'll be driven out again sooner or later."

Gu Xiaoxiao's footsteps paused slightly, her back held ramrod straight. She took a deep breath, composed herself, and without turning back, responded calmly:

"Miss Liu, there's nothing for me to see. Just do your job, and don't waste your efforts."

All the surrounding employees held their breath, their eyes darting back and forth between the two, their expressions full of excitement.

Liu Ruyan glared fiercely at Gu Xiaoxiao's retreating back, her gaze as if it could burn a hole through her.

Then, she took large strides, her high heels clicking "da-da," each step imbued with arrogance and unwillingness, her graceful figure passing through the cafeteria under everyone's gaze, leaving first.

Gu Xiaoxiao waited until Liu Ruyan had walked far away before slowly turning around. Her face was calm, but her eyes held a hint of fatigue and helplessness.

She scanned the surrounding employees who were still secretly observing her, frowned slightly, and a trace of annoyance welled up in her heart.

She let out a soft sigh, adjusted the position of the tray in her hand, and walked steadily towards the cafeteria exit.

As she passed the trash can, she gently discarded the unfinished food, her movements elegant and swift, showing no trace of the intense argument she had just experienced.

As soon as the two left the cafeteria, it immediately erupted like a boiling pot, with discussions rising and falling.

"Wow, did you see that? That scene just now was even more exciting than a TV drama! It seems Gu Xiaoxiao and Liu Ruyan are really at odds."

"I heard that Gu Xiaoxiao used to be President Lu's capable assistant, but then she left for some unknown reason, and now she's back, it must be something significant. As for Liu Ruyan, although she only recently arrived, she's the heiress of the Liu Group, with a noble status. If these two really clash, tsk tsk tsk..."

"No matter what, with their quarrel, the company will probably not have peace anymore. Let's just wait and watch the show."

Everyone chimed in, their discussions echoing through the cafeteria, lingering for a long time.

Meanwhile, Lu Chen was sitting in the back seat of a luxurious business car, watching everything that was happening in the cafeteria on a tablet, a slight smile playing on his lips.

In a couple of days, he would bring Gao Xuewei to the company as well. He was now eager to see three women in a play.

After some time, he would also bring Chen Mengyao to the company.

Four women in the same room, that scene would definitely be even more spectacular.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen's smile widened.

A moment later, Lu Chen's smile faded, and he asked indifferently: "How are things progressing?"

The butler, who was driving, quickly and respectfully replied: "Replying to President Lu, everything is proceeding in an orderly manner. In a few days, Luo Qingchen's beauty company will experience a major crisis, and then we can seize the opportunity to acquire their shares and short their company."

Lu Chen nodded slightly: "There's no need to rush this matter. Let me contact Yu Miaoyin first."

"Yes, President Lu." The butler nodded respectfully.

Before long, the vehicle returned to the manor.

At this moment,

Chen Mengyao was in the manor's drying area, skillfully hanging freshly washed clothes on hangers one by one.

She was dressed in a simple and elegant maid's uniform, with a pristine white apron tied around her slender waist. The hem of her skirt just reached her knees, perfectly showcasing the graceful and long lines of her calves.

Suddenly, a familiar car engine sound approached from afar, breaking the tranquility of the manor.

Chen Mengyao's heart stirred. She instinctively stopped what she was doing, tilted her head slightly, and listened intently.

Only one car could drive into the manor, and that was Lu Chen's car.

"Lu Chen is back!"

Her previously somewhat melancholic mood instantly brightened as if pierced by sunlight through clouds. A brilliant smile bloomed on her pretty, snow-like face, her eyes filled with anticipation and joy.

What surprised her even more was that,

After the car engine died down, she actually heard a very familiar set of footsteps approaching her!

Chen Mengyao's beautiful eyes instantly lit up.

Without thinking further, she hastily put down the clothes in her hands, frantically wiping her hands on her apron.

Then, she quickly raised her hands, her slender fingers nervously tidying her hair. A few strands, disheveled by the wind, obediently fell back into place with her gentle touch, tucked behind her ears.

To make herself look even more perfect, she secretly glanced at her reflection in the nearby window glass.

Her reflection in the mirror was perfect.

The collar of the maid's uniform was slightly open, revealing a small section of her fair, snow-white neck, as elegant and graceful as a swan's, adding a touch of delicate charm to her appearance.

Her eyes were like clear autumn waters, full of tenderness in their glances, and her cheeks were slightly flushed with excitement, like peach blossoms blooming in spring, delicate and alluring.

Chen Mengyao gently stroked her cheek, her eyes full of shyness and apprehension.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil. The sunlight spilled over her, outlining her graceful and shapely figure.

As the footsteps drew nearer, Chen Mengyao's heart beat even faster.

She tightly clutched the hem of her skirt, trying to compose herself, but the uncontrollable smile on her lips still betrayed her inner joy and anticipation.

Chen Mengyao couldn't help but stand on her tiptoes, gazing out the door, her eyes fixed solely on Lu Chen's figure, anticipating their meeting, as if everything else in the world had become mere background... P.S.: Happy New Year's Day, I wish everyone good health and peace in the world.