Chapter 22: Ruo Huanhuan's Thoughts
Luo Fan watched Yun Xinyu savoring her red wine, his expression gradually softening with affection. But then he remembered how she'd appeared dressed like this, drinking so recklessly... Had he not been present, he dreaded to imagine what might have occurred... His face darkened again at the thought.
After ensuring Yun Xinyu had swallowed her wine, he leaned close to her ear and murmured:
"We'll settle this later."
Yun Xinyu blinked in surprise.
"Uh..."
"Please don't..."
To mitigate the impending confrontation, she desperately sought solutions... Yet after prolonged mental wrestling, she abandoned the effort with a resigned sigh.
Just then, her stomach emitted an unmistakable growl. Luo Fan, seated nearest, naturally heard it. He leisurely picked up his chopsticks and served her a piece of braised pork she'd been covertly eyeing. Upon receiving the fragrant, glistening morsel, she immediately began eating with gusto.
As Luo Fan commenced dining, the others followed suit. Throughout the meal, CEOs exchanged formal discourses on corporate strategies and operational challenges, debating new initiatives and future prospects. Yun Xinyu ignored these discussions, focusing solely on her meal.
While engaging with other executives, Luo Fan continually served Yun Xinyu her former favorite dishes. In token reciprocation, she offered him a few pieces as well...
Observers sweat internally at these intimate exchanges from the typically aloof CEO. Though burning with curiosity about the woman beside Luo, they restrained themselves from inquiries. Knowing undisclosable secrets proved more torment than ignorance...
Soon satiated, Yun Xinyu began gazing absently about before settling her attention on Luo Fan. He was earnestly consulting with a neighboring CEO during this exclusive gathering of business titans. The least influential attendee was young CEO Guo Renyuan, while discussions revolved around confidential corporate matters.
The banquet served both as Luo Fan's welcome reception and networking opportunity with industry leaders, facilitating Luo Enterprises' accelerated domestic expansion.
Yun Xinyu's short dress left her legs exposed to the air-conditioned chill. As shivers overtook her, Luo Fan noticed and asked: "Are you ill?"
"Just cold."
He surveyed her thigh-skimming dress and wind-chapped legs before swiftly removing his jacket. Draping it over her lap, he secured the sleeves around her waist to prevent slippage.
"Must you wear such short clothing?" he admonished.
Too moved by his gesture, Yun Xinyu ignored the reproach.
Ruo Huanhuan observed everything, surprise mingling with burgeoning envy. How did Yun Xinyu know CEO Luo? Why such familiarity? Why couldn't she possess such fortune? Her gaze fell on the grinning, rotund CEO Guo Renyuan beside her, intensifying her discontent.
Yet reconsidering - wasn't Yun Xinyu her friend? This connection... might prove useful.
She'd brought Yun Xinyu primarily as protection against the portly CEO's advances, though chiefly because she found him distasteful. With CEO Luo, matters would be entirely different...
Her claimed "chastity for first love" was pure fabrication. Upon achieving stardom, she'd promptly discarded her mediocre ex.
This unreachable CEO Luo represented her true aspiration...
(End of Chapter)
