70: I don't like second-hand ones now, I like new ones

Liu Ruyan glanced indifferently at Gao Xuewei, her eyelids slightly lowered, long lashes fluttering, her voice as calm as an unrippled autumn pond.

“I have some work matters to discuss with CEO Lu. Could you please excuse us for a moment?”

Gao Xuewei’s body visibly stiffened, and she subconsciously looked towards Lu Chen.

As her gaze fell upon Lu Chen’s slightly pale face, a pang of heartache slowly emerged in her eyes, like a wisp of smoke.

Her hands unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes, her brows and eyes filled with unconcealable worry.

Gao Xuewei stepped forward and tucked the blanket around Lu Chen, her movements so gentle as if afraid to disturb someone in deep sleep.

She bit her lower lip lightly, her brow furrowed, and after much thought, she said softly:

“Alright, but please be careful. Lu Chen just sustained some injuries, so it’s not advisable to discuss for too long; it’s not good for his health.”

Gao Xuewei looked up at Liu Ruyan, her eyes full of earnest admonition.

Liu Ruyan’s brow furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion in her heart.

What exactly was this woman’s relationship with Lu Chen, to care for him so meticulously? Could it be… A hidden current surged in her heart, yet her face seemed covered in a thin layer of ice, her expression unchanged. She merely nodded slightly, a polite smile gracing her lips.

She said, “Don’t worry, it’s just some minor matters; it’ll be over soon.”

Gao Xuewei nodded slightly, then turned and left with relief.

Her lotus steps moved lightly, her skirt swaying gracefully. Just her simple walk exuded an inherent mature and charming Qi, perfectly natural.

As she stepped across the threshold, she couldn’t help but look back, her gaze briefly lingering on Lu Chen.

Complex emotions surged in her eyes: reluctance, worry, and a hint of inexplicable vigilance towards Liu Ruyan.

But in the end, she gritted her teeth and gently closed the door.

After she left, Liu Ruyan seemed to have changed her face, instantly shedding that cold, hard shell.

Her gaze turned to Lu Chen, and the cold allure and aloofness on her face melted away like ice and snow, replaced by a radiant charm.

She first cast a flirtatious glance at Lu Chen, her eyes shimmering like twinkling stars with every shift of her gaze.

Then, she raised a hand to cover her small mouth, her eyes lowered, full of concern, and she softly said, “CEO Lu, what happened to you? How did you get such serious injuries?”

As she spoke, she gracefully approached the bedside. As she leaned over, a few strands of hair fell, lightly brushing Lu Chen’s cheek, and a rich fragrance subtly spread.

Lu Chen smiled faintly, quietly watching her performance.

With a slight curl of his lips and a calm tone, he said indifferently, “I’m afraid you’re secretly wishing I’d be gravely injured and beyond cure, aren’t you?”

Liu Ruyan pouted her small mouth, an expression of extreme grievance on her face, her eyes slightly red, tears welling up, her lower lip trembling slightly as she said plaintively:

“How could that be? Our Liu family now and in the future relies entirely on your care. How could I possibly curse you?”

With that, she even raised a hand to lightly wipe the corner of her eye with her fingertip, as if tears were truly about to overflow, and she leaned slightly towards Lu Chen, displaying a delicate vulnerability.

Her prominent chest almost brushed against Lu Chen’s body, and coupled with her slightly bitten lip and pitiful eyes, she was truly captivating and alluring.

Lu Chen smiled faintly, completely unmoved, and even felt a little like laughing.

To be honest, in both his previous life and his current one, he had seen too many beautiful women.

As for women with Liu Ruyan’s demeanor, he had intimately interacted with countless of them.

If it weren’t for the System mission, and to avoid being crushed by those Dragons in the future, Lu Chen truly didn’t have much interest in her.

Of course, to say he had no interest at all wasn’t entirely true.

After all, conquest itself was an irresistible thing.

Especially the conquest of a woman as proud as Liu Ruyan.

Lu Chen did not expose her slightly exaggerated acting, only asking, “Speak. Why aren’t you properly working at the company, and what are you doing here?”

His gaze held a hint of playfulness as he leaned comfortably against the headboard, his hands casually clasped in front of his abdomen.

Liu Ruyan lightly pushed her glasses, her movements elegant and charming, the tiny rhinestones on the temples sparkling in the faint light, like the shimmering autumn water in her long eyes.

With a smile on her lips, she said sweetly, “Of course, I’m here to report on work to you.”

Saying this, she unzipped her handbag, her fingers rummaging inside, pulling out a contract.

While searching, she didn’t forget to lightly brush back the stray hairs from her forehead, every frown, every smile, every movement exuding grace.

Liu Ruyan held the contract with both hands, bending slightly to hand it to Lu Chen, and a dazzling white curve was thus presented before him.

She smiled and said, “CEO Lu, there’s a contract here that needs your review and signature.”

Lu Chen did not reach out to take it. He just smiled and observed her, his gaze moving from the contract to her face, lingering for a moment, then he chuckled:

“I didn’t expect that after just one day, you’ve improved quite a bit.”

Liu Ruyan covered her small mouth and smiled faintly, her shoulders trembling slightly, and she said sweetly, “After you reprimanded me yesterday, CEO Lu, I went back and diligently studied the skills of being a secretary. To hear a compliment from you today, I’m already completely satisfied.”

As she spoke, she tilted her head slightly, her eyes full of flattery and expectation, like a well-behaved cat begging for food.

Lu Chen still wore that smile on his face, his gaze indifferently surveying her once more.

A form-fitting white top outlined her slender and flexible waist, making it seem as if one could grasp it with a single hand.

The narrow fabric clung to her upper body curves like a second skin, perfectly accentuating her impressive bosom, showcasing both softness and professional neatness.

The hip-hugging mini-skirt was just the right length, its fabric tightly encasing her perky hips. As she shifted her steps, the hem swayed with her, creating alluring curves.

Below, the delicate texture of ultra-thin black stockings seemed to cover her skin with a fine veil, clinging tightly to her long, straight legs, emanating a mysterious and alluring sheen, adding a touch of elusive charm.

Her high heels, with their slender, tall heels and red soles, were clearly chosen with great care.

This outfit complemented the black-rimmed glasses perfectly, exuding the aura of a mature and capable secretary.

She blinked her eyes lightly, her thick, curled eyelashes fluttering like tiny fans behind the lenses, each flutter conveying an unspoken allure.

As she tilted her head slightly, a few curly strands of hair slipped from her shoulder, resting languidly on her fair neck, making its lines appear even more soft and graceful.

Especially that dazzling white, rounded curve, which made it impossible to look away.

Liu Ruyan’s outfit today was meticulously chosen, from her hair to her nail polish, from her black-rimmed glasses to her black stockings and exquisite high heels; every detail was carefully selected.

Lu Chen’s smile held a hint of playfulness as he said, “You certainly look more professional today.”

Lu Chen took the contract, glanced at it briefly, then set it aside.

Liu Ruyan pursed her lips in a smile, secretly pleased.

It seemed her outfit today was indeed the right choice.

She absolutely could not lose today!

Liu Ruyan’s eyes shifted, and she slowly took out the handkerchief, which had been sprayed with an aphrodisiac, from her pocket, then handed it to Lu Chen, smiling as she said:

“You helped me pick up my bow tie last time. Today, I’m giving you a handkerchief as a token of my gratitude.”

As she spoke, her face suddenly flushed, her eyes filled with shyness. She lowered her head, fidgeting, and stammered softly:

“Didn’t you say you liked the original scent? This one is one I’ve used once before. If you don’t mind, you can keep it…”

The more Liu Ruyan spoke, the redder her face became, her eyes full of embarrassment, her cheeks burning hot.

This was not feigned; she was genuinely embarrassed.

Liu Ruyan herself never expected that one day she would actually say such words.

She just couldn’t believe that after being so proactive, Lu Chen wouldn’t be moved?

Lu Chen looked at the handkerchief she offered, and smiled faintly: “I’m sorry, but my preferences have changed now. I don’t like second-hand items; I like new ones.”

Liu Ruyan: “?”

While the two were engaged in a lively verbal exchange, Gao Xuewei outside the door was filled with apprehension.

She stood in the corridor, her fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes, her knuckles red.

Liu Ruyan’s dazzling and imposing appearance kept replaying in her mind, and a bitter feeling surged in her heart, as if an invisible hand was fiercely clutching her heart.

“That woman is clearly not simple. What exactly is she planning by trying so hard to please Lu Chen?”

She muttered to herself, her brow furrowed with worry.

As she paced, she couldn’t help but press her ear against the door, wanting to hear the commotion inside, afraid that Liu Ruyan might use some trick to bewitch Lu Chen, her heart full of vigilance and unease.

At this moment,

She vaguely heard Lu Chen’s voice. Although it was very blurry and indistinct, she still clearly caught the last few words.

“Don’t like second-hand, like new ones…”

Gao Xuewei

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