121: The war between two women, invisible smoke

Liu Ruyan's eyes instantly brightened slightly, like cold stars twinkling in the night sky, and a subtle hint of joy flashed across her eyes.

She moved with light lotus steps, her figure swaying, and walked quickly to the office desk with an urgent yet feigned elegance, her slender fingers gently resting on the receiver.

She paused briefly, as if to compose herself, and then slowly picked up the receiver.

Sure enough, the familiar low voice came from the other end of the line; it was Lu Chen.

Lu Chen spoke concisely: "Come downstairs, I'll be waiting for you in the garage."

His voice, transmitted through the receiver, was like an electric current, making Liu Ruyan's heart suddenly quicken, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

She subconsciously straightened her back, wanting to display her most perfect demeanor, and her fingers holding the receiver unconsciously tightened a few points.

"Alright, President Lu, I understand."

Her voice became exceptionally charming, like an overly blooming, sickeningly sweet flower in spring, that delicate charm drilling into the receiver, her final syllable trailing upwards in a graceful arc.

"President Lu, we'll be right down~"

Every word seemed coated in honey, sickeningly sweet.

Although Liu Ruyan often feigned coquettishness on normal days, the flattery in her voice at this moment felt strange even to her own ears.

Putting down the receiver, Liu Ruyan's hand gently touched her chest, trying to calm her still rapidly beating heart.

She closed her eyes slightly, Lu Chen's voice echoing in her mind; that low voice seemed to carry some magic, easily stirring her heart.

At first, she approached Lu Chen with a clear agenda, only wanting to retrieve the video from those glasses, every step meticulously calculated, treating it as a transaction she was bound to win.

But now, she was startled to realize that, imperceptibly, her every move, every smile, and even every emotion, was deeply influenced by Lu Chen.

It was like a free-flying bird, once in control of its direction, whose feet were bound by an invisible thread at some unknown point, now only able to circle around Lu Chen.

This subtle change brought a touch of panic to her heart, yet also an inexplicable sweetness.

Liu Ruyan subconsciously bit her lower lip, pondering, "How did I fall to such a state?"

But as soon as she thought of Lu Chen's deep eyes and tall figure, an uncontrollable anticipation arose in her heart.

No, this can't go on... She must get her hands on that video as soon as possible!

Liu Ruyan secretly resolved that if all else failed, she would even steal the video!

She took a deep breath, trying to suppress these complex emotions, and put on her mask of arrogance and confidence again.

No matter what, she must never let her opponent see the turmoil in her heart.

Liu Ruyan turned to look at Gu Xiaoxiao, the expression in her eyes instantly becoming complicated.

In her heart, she was naturally extremely unwilling to inform Gu Xiaoxiao; at that moment, jealousy and resentment surged like a tide.

But she still suppressed her emotions, slightly raised her chin, her eyes showing a hint of arrogance and aloofness, her crimson lips parted, and she said in a light tone: "Let's go, we're going downstairs."

As she spoke, her gaze merely swept over Gu Xiaoxiao before she turned first and walked towards the door.

Gu Xiaoxiao stood still, taking in Liu Ruyan's series of expressions and actions, and a hint of a cold smile involuntarily appeared in her heart.

She thought to herself, "Look at her, just because she received a call from Lu Chen, her tail is practically wagging to the sky."

Gu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but think of the chat records still saved on her phone, those were messages Lu Chen had actively sent to her.

That's right, those were messages Lu Chen had actively sent to her, whether greetings, intimate words, concerns, passionate remarks, and even a hint of subservience.

Unfortunately, she didn't know how to cherish them at that time; she rarely replied, and even when she did, she only replied with a single word – "Mm."

Cold and indifferent.

Thinking about it now,

she was truly ridiculous at that time.

Pitiful and ridiculous.

Whenever Gu Xiaoxiao thought of her past self, she couldn't help but want to slap herself, feeling both sour and uncomfortable in her heart.

However, despite her internal thoughts, she showed no change in expression, a slight arc forming at the corner of her mouth, and she responded with a half-smile:

"Alright, Sister Yan, you go first."

The two walked out of the office, one after the other.

Liu Ruyan walked in front, her high heels making crisp "clack-clack" sounds on the floor, each step firm and powerful, her waist swaying gracefully, fully displaying her lithe figure, as if the ground beneath her feet was her exclusive runway.

She was the queen of the moment, trying to overpower Gu Xiaoxiao behind her with her aura.

Gu Xiaoxiao followed unhurriedly, her hands casually tucked into her denim pockets, her long hair swaying gently with her steps, her eyes clear and indifferent, exuding the unique casualness of youth.

She watched Liu Ruyan's back, muttering to herself, "What's the act for? We'll see who Lu Chen really likes in the end."

In the corridor, occasional passing employees, seeing the two in such a situation, all cast curious glances.

Liu Ruyan, sensing the attention of others, held her head even higher and puffed out her chest, a faint smile on her face.

Gu Xiaoxiao, however, seemed oblivious, walking as if no one else was there, occasionally even looking down at her white sneakers, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.

As they approached the elevator, Liu Ruyan suddenly stopped, turned to look at Gu Xiaoxiao, a hint of provocation in her eyes, and said, "When you see President Lu later, you'd better have some sense."

Gu Xiaoxiao looked up, meeting Liu Ruyan's gaze directly, her eyes frank, and the curve of her lips widened a bit, responding with a hint of playfulness: "Don't worry, Sister Yan, I always know my place, unlike some people whose thoughts are written all over their face."

Liu Ruyan's face darkened, she snorted coldly, and turned to step into the elevator.

After Gu Xiaoxiao followed her in, the elevator doors slowly closed, and an invisible scent of gunpowder filled the small space... PS: I had a headache all day, from the moment I woke up in the morning. Hot towels, warm patches, neck patches, none of the methods worked. Finally, in the evening, I had to take an ibuprofen to stop the pain.

Ever since I got positive a few times, the frequency of taking ibuprofen is almost the sum of the past ten years. Before, taking five pills a year was considered a lot, but now I can finish a box in two months. Every time I have a headache, I have to take one to stop the pain, otherwise, it just keeps hurting. I'm speechless...