203: Wife, from now on we can only be good sisters

Gu Xiaoxiao walked out of the room, her face slightly flushed like a sunset blush across the sky, and her lips were a little red, as if marked by a kiss.

Seeing Liu Ruyan and Yu Miaoyin outside the door, she jumped in fright, like a startled fawn, instinctively lowering her head.

She nervously swallowed, her throat moving, and whispered, "You...why are you here?"

Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, carrying an undisguised panic.

Liu Ruyan's eyes widened, as if she had discovered a new continent, scrutinizing Gu Xiaoxiao from head to toe with an inquisitive gaze.

She frowned slightly and said, "Well, we also have something to report to Lu Chen."

As she spoke, she inadvertently glanced into the office, trying to catch something.

Gu Xiaoxiao nodded gently, her hair swaying with the movement, but her head remained lowered, not daring to meet Liu Ruyan's eyes.

Her fingers anxiously tugged at the corner of her clothes, wrinkling them.

Seeing her like this, Liu Ruyan's curiosity grew even stronger. She took a step forward, tilted her head slightly, and with a seemingly friendly smile, asked,

"Is Lu Chen in there?"

Gu Xiaoxiao hesitated, then slowly raised her head, her gaze darting away after a quick glance at Liu Ruyan, and she quietly replied, "He's...he's inside."

After speaking, she bit her lower lip again, as if regretting not coming out sooner and now being caught red-handed.

Yu Miaoyin stood to the side, her already puzzled face now filled with even more curiosity.

She leaned closer, her gaze lingering on Gu Xiaoxiao's face, and couldn't help but ask, "Xiaoxiao, you were in there for a long time. Was there a problem with the contract?"

Her tone lacked Liu Ruyan's probing, stemming purely from concern and curiosity.

Gu Xiaoxiao's face turned even redder, like a ripe tomato, even her earlobes flushed.

She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but didn't know where to start, and finally stammered,

"No...no problem. It's just that Lu Chen asked about some details, so it took a little longer."

Liu Ruyan looked at her with a half-smile, leaned in a little closer, and whispered,

"Really just asking for details? I heard that the company's international business has been having problems recently, and Lu Chen isn't in a very good mood. You didn't get scolded in there, did you?"

As she spoke, she reached out and patted Gu Xiaoxiao's shoulder, seemingly out of concern, but actually trying to get information.

Gu Xiaoxiao's body trembled slightly, and she instinctively took a step back, dodging Liu Ruyan's hand, and waved her hand in a panic, saying, "No...no, Lu Chen didn't scold me."

Gu Xiaoxiao's answer only deepened Liu Ruyan's suspicion.

She narrowed her eyes, observing Gu Xiaoxiao with a half-smile, the corners of her mouth turning up slightly, revealing a meaningful grin.

Liu Ruyan took another step forward, almost pressing against Gu Xiaoxiao, the oppressive feeling making Gu Xiaoxiao instinctively shrink back again.

Liu Ruyan said, "He didn't scold you? That's really strange. With such a big issue in international business, he still had the leisure to discuss contract details with you?"

If it were before, Gu Xiaoxiao would have long been unable to stand Liu Ruyan's Yin and Yang attitude and would have directly retorted.

But after the concert incident last time, coupled with the intimate interaction with Lu Chen in the office just now, and the unusual feeling in her body.

At this moment, being questioned by Liu Ruyan like this, her heart felt like it was holding a small rabbit, panicking incessantly, completely losing her usual confidence to talk back.

Yu Miaoyin watched their interaction, vaguely feeling that the atmosphere was a little off, but couldn't quite pinpoint why.

She frowned, looked at Liu Ruyan, and said, "Ruyan, don't scare Xiaoxiao. She's timid."

Then she looked at Gu Xiaoxiao and comforted her, "Xiaoxiao, ignore her. If Lu Chen really makes things difficult for you, tell us."

Gu Xiaoxiao gratefully glanced at Yu Miaoyin and whispered, "Thank you, it's really nothing."

Liu Ruyan pouted, unimpressed, and then, still not giving up, asked, "So how is Lu Chen feeling now? Will we be walking into a trap if we go in to report work?"

As she spoke, she tried to peer into the office again.

Gu Xiaoxiao bit her lip, hesitated, and said, "When I...when I came out, I felt Lu Chen was in a good mood, so he probably won't make things difficult for you."

After speaking, as if remembering something, she quickly added, "However, if you're reporting on work, still be careful and don't mention international business. Lu Chen doesn't seem to want to hear about it."

Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up, as if she had caught an important clue, and she pressed, "Oh? Why is that? Is the international business issue very serious? Does Lu Chen have some plan?"

Gu Xiaoxiao was getting a bit impatient with her questions, but couldn't show it, so she could only helplessly say, "I don't know either. I just heard Lu Chen mention it once. I really don't know the specifics."

After speaking, she looked at her watch, as if finding an excuse, and said, "I have something else to do, I'll be leaving now."

With that, she turned and left in a hurry, her steps somewhat flustered, almost bumping into the filing cabinet next to her.

Liu Ruyan watched her stumbling figure leave, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes, and she muttered, "There's definitely something fishy going on."

"You go back first, I can go in by myself. Thank you for coming with me."

Liu Ruyan said to Yu Miaoyin with a confident smile on her face.

She knew clearly that since Gu Xiaoxiao had already come out, she didn't have to worry about running into anything she shouldn't see and making Lu Chen angry.

Yu Miaoyin looked at Liu Ruyan with a puzzled expression, her eyes full of confusion, feeling that something was strange.

However, she didn't think much of it, shrugged her shoulders, and turned to leave, muttering softly, "I really don't understand what she's thinking."

Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, calmed her emotions, and despite still feeling a little uneasy, she pushed open Lu Chen's office door with a feigned composure.

Upon entering, she saw Lu Chen standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, his posture tall and straight, overlooking the bustling street below.

She took a deep breath, calming her slight nervousness, and looked up at the tall figure by the window.

Lu Chen stood tall and straight, gazing at the bustling streetscape below, exuding an inherent sense of calm and dominance.

Liu Ruyan's face broke into a smile. She gently closed the door, then reached out and bolted it, her actions practiced and natural.

Lu Chen didn't turn around, he just said faintly, "You're quite self-aware." His voice was low and magnetic, echoing in the quiet office.

The corners of Liu Ruyan's mouth curved upwards, revealing a seductive smile, and a hint of fervent desire flashed in her eyes. She delicately lifted her skirt, her lotus-like steps light and quick, as she walked behind Lu Chen.

"Lu Chen, what's so good to look at outside the window? There's something much better right here..."

Liu Ruyan's voice was soft and delicate, carrying just the right amount of playful reproach. She walked behind Lu Chen, deliberately pressing close, her faint perfume scent wafting gently.

Lu Chen didn't turn around, but the corners of his mouth curved slightly, revealing a subtle smile, "You're quite proactive. Aren't you afraid I'll devour you?"

His voice was low, with a hint of teasing.

Liu Ruyan was not scared at all; instead, she giggled, her laughter clear and pleasant, "Lu Chen is joking. If I were afraid, I wouldn't have come."

As she spoke, she reached out and gently caressed Lu Chen's arm, her fingers subtly stroking him.

Lu Chen turned around, his gaze falling on Liu Ruyan's face, and he teased, "Are you here for the video again?"

Liu Ruyan blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering, full of coquetry, "Lu Chen, you know the answer. You're holding my leverage, how could I not come?"

As she spoke, she tilted her head slightly, her eyes fixed directly on Lu Chen, as if trying to see through him.

Lu Chen crossed his arms, looking down at Liu Ruyan, a playful curve on his lips, "If you want the video, you'll need to show some sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan did not retreat; instead, she took a step forward, almost pressing against Lu Chen's chest, looking up at him, her eyes full of challenge and temptation, "What kind of sincerity do you want, Lu Chen? Feel free to say it directly."

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her breathing was a little quick, but she still boldly met Lu Chen's eyes.

Lu Chen chuckled, his hand sliding from Liu Ruyan's chin, along her cheek, slowly down, finally resting on her shoulder, gently squeezing it, and said,

"I'm still very angry right now. How do you plan to help me calm down?" He raised an eyebrow slightly, a half-smile on his face.

Upon hearing these words, Liu Ruyan's heart stirred, but her face still held a smile as she deliberately teased, "Didn't Gu Xiaoxiao manage to calm your anger just now?"

When Lu Chen heard Gu Xiaoxiao's name, his eyes flickered slightly, but the smile on his lips did not disappear, "Her? Just a small interlude."

His hand slowly slid down Liu Ruyan's shoulder, resting on her waist, and with a gentle pull, he drew her closer to him.

Liu Ruyan's lips curved into a seductive smile, and her hands naturally climbed onto Lu Chen's shoulders, her fingers intertwining with his hair as she whispered,

"Then tell me, Lu Chen, what should I do to appease your anger?"

As she spoke, she slightly tiptoed, her warm breath caressing Lu Chen's ear.

Lu Chen chuckled, his hand sliding from Liu Ruyan's chin, along her cheek, slowly down, finally resting on her neck, gently pinching it, "You're quite bold. Aren't you afraid of playing with fire and getting burned?"

Liu Ruyan showed no fear; instead, she leaned closer to Lu Chen and whispered in his ear, "To get the video back, I'd do anything."

After speaking, she gently bit Lu Chen's earlobe, her eyes full of cunning and boldness.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Chen's eyes, quickly replaced by intense playfulness.

Lu Chen wrapped his arms around Liu Ruyan's waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace, his voice slightly hoarse, "You're not using the video as an excuse to deliberately seduce me, are you?"

Liu Ruyan paused for a moment, then the corners of her mouth curved upwards, revealing a seductive smile.

She tilted her head back, her gaze meeting Lu Chen's eyes directly, her expression a mix of cunning and straightforwardness. "How could Lu Chen think that?"

Liu Ruyan said coquettishly, her fingers still gently intertwining in Lu Chen's hair, "I just really want that video back, after all, with it in your hands, I always feel uneasy."

As she spoke, her hand slowly slid from Lu Chen's shoulder to his chest, gently caressing it.

Lu Chen looked at her with a half-smile, raising an eyebrow, "Oh? Just want the video back? Then your performance is a bit over the top."

He slightly tightened his arm around Liu Ruyan's waist, pulling her even closer, their breaths mingling.

Liu Ruyan did not back down; instead, she gently bit her lower lip, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes:

"If Lu Chen says so, there's nothing I can do. I just think that to get things done, one always needs to show some sincerity. You said you wanted sincerity, so I'm just trying my best to show it, aren't I?"

Lu Chen wore a mischievous smile, ready to push this ambiguous interaction to a deeper level.

Liu Ruyan's phone suddenly rang. The crisp ringtone instantly broke the romantic atmosphere in the office.

Liu Ruyan frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, as she pulled out her phone from her bag.

When she saw the name on the caller ID, an undisguised look of disgust immediately flashed in her eyes, and her finger instinctively moved to press the hang-up button.

Lu Chen was sharp-eyed; he glimpsed the caller information, and a hint of interest suddenly flickered in his eyes. He reached out and pressed down on Liu Ruyan's hand, saying, "Don't hang up, answer it."

Liu Ruyan looked at Lu Chen with a puzzled expression and asked, "Why? That's a call from that useless Ye Chen. I don't want to answer."

Her tone was full of disdain, and her brows were furrowed into a small knot.

Lu Chen chuckled, his smile growing more playful, "Isn't this more interesting?"

He raised an eyebrow, a cunning glint in his eyes.

Liu Ruyan instantly understood Lu Chen's meaning and gave him a glare.

Then she took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and pressed the answer button.

The moment the call connected, a nervous yet pleasantly surprised male voice came through the receiver:

"Wife, I'm about to go for surgery... After I come out, we'll only be sisters..."

The voice carried a hint of nervousness and anticipation, exceptionally clear in the quiet office.

Liu Ruyan's expression instantly became very colorful, both annoyed and amused, and she instinctively wanted to retort.

But she glanced at Lu Chen and saw him leaning in with great interest, his ear almost pressed to the phone, looking as if he was ready to enjoy a good show.

Liu Ruyan bit her lower lip, suppressing her impatience, and forced a fake smile, saying blandly,

"Oh? Is that so? Then you really need to work hard."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Lu Chen, and seeing the smile on his face grow even more intense, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

How did she get dragged into this inexplicable prank by this guy... Meanwhile,

Yu Miaoyin, who had returned to her office, felt that the more she thought about it, the more something felt off.

Liu Ruyan's behavior was simply too strange.

This couldn't help but make her suspicious.

After sitting at her desk and pondering for a while, she still felt something wasn't right, so she got up.

She walked towards Lu Chen's office again.

Gu Xiaoxiao tightly closed her legs. Seeing Yu Miaoyin walk out, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and stood up, her face slightly flushed.

She readjusted her sitting posture.

It was really uncomfortable.