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Chapter 162 Suddenly I Feel a Little Reluctant

The afternoon sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the airport terminal, illuminating the entire airport.

Inside the terminal, travelers from all over the world wander back and forth in this maze-like place.

When it was time for Lu Xiao to leave, Tang Ying came to the airport to see him off as agreed.

"Senior sister, I'm really happy that you came to see me off." Lu Xiao held onto the handle of his black suitcase, looking at Tang Ying with a bright smile.

As they parted, Tang Ying, as Lu Xiao's senior, looked into his eyes and told him, "Be careful when you're out there alone, and don't be reckless."

Lu Xiao nodded slightly. "I know. Take good care of yourself here and don't overwork yourself."

"Study hard, and be sure to send me any good new technologies or business ideas you come across."

"Okay, I'll keep in touch with you."

Having said all that, Tang Ying didn't know how to continue the conversation. Only when they were truly parting did that feeling of reluctance surge into her heart like a flood.

Seeing that Tang Ying didn't say anything, Lu Xiao knew he should leave.

But before leaving, he was really reluctant to part with Tang Ying.

An idea popped into Lu Xiao's mind: he really wanted to hug Tang Ying one last time before leaving.

"Tang Ying, can I hug you one more time, just as a farewell hug?"

At this moment, Tang Ying was no longer her senior sister; she was simply the Tang Ying in Lu Xiao's heart.

"Do you think you can call me by my name? You're so disrespectful!" Tang Ying complained to Lu Xiao, but the next second she leaned close to him and gave him a friendly hug.

Tang Ying has never been one to fuss over details; giving her a hug to her departing junior brother was nothing to her.

The hug came so fast and suddenly that Lu Xiao didn't even have a second or two to react.

However, after he realized what was happening, he reached out and gave Tang Ying a distant hug.

"Tang Ying, even though you rejected me, you are not allowed to agree to anything else."

After whispering those words in Tang Ying's ear, Lu Xiao reluctantly ended his embrace with her.

"Junior brother, go out and see the world, meet more people, I wish you happiness."

Tang Ying's words were tantamount to rejecting Lu Xiao again, and she turned and walked out of the airport without looking back.

It should have been Tang Ying who came to see Lu Xiao, but in the end, Lu Xiao watched Tang Ying leave with a reluctant expression.

He knew Tang Ying well; no matter the circumstances, Tang Ying would never say something against her conscience to coax someone.

Along with the airport's sensor-activated glass doors closing, Tang Ying's resolute heart also closed; she would not change herself for Lu Xiao.

But why did Tang Ying feel even more upset than last time?

That suffocating feeling returned; she felt the air around her was stifling.

Zhuozheng Group, Sales Department
In the quiet office area, the sound of high heels was particularly noticeable, and it seemed to be getting closer and closer.

Everyone looked over at the sound, and Luo Zhi's secretary came into view. She looked great, with exquisite makeup and her dress swaying gracefully with her movements.

Standing at the door of Luo Zhi's office, the secretary knocked.

Upon hearing Luo Zhi's response, the secretary opened the door and went inside.

"Why are you here?" The appearance of the person in front of him was not within Luo Zhi's expectations, and his expression clearly showed a hint of surprise.

“I’ve thought about this a lot these past couple of days. I came here to work for the money. Your wife doesn’t care who you’re having an affair with, so what right do I have to care?”

"You really think so?" Luo Zhi seemed quite satisfied with his secretary's words, a meaningful smile appearing on his face. "I'm not that young anymore, and it's time to plan for the future. It's more reliable to earn more money now."

As the secretary spoke, she walked step by step closer to Luo Zhi, and finally she bent down and placed her hands on the armrest of Luo Zhi's chair.

"President Luo, we've had a pleasant working relationship over the past few years, and our collaboration has been quite smooth. I believe you've never considered replacing me, have you?"

Seeing the secretary's alluring gaze and their ambiguous posture, Luo Zhi quickly shook his head, "I absolutely never thought of replacing you. You are indispensable to me as my secretary."

"That's good. Let's pretend that what happened a few days ago never happened. I will still do my job for you properly in the future."

The secretary sneered inwardly. This man is really two-faced. He acts like he can't live without me in front of me, but who knows what promises he makes to other women.

With his secretary's overtures, Luo Zhi was actually quite pleased with himself. This woman came back on her own without him having to coax her; she was really easy to deal with.

Ming's Group, President's Office

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, Pei Ming put one hand in his pocket and looked at the scenery outside. The visibility was very high after the rain.

The person standing next to him also looked out the window.

"President Pei, Luo Zhi's secretary just said that she has returned to Luo Zhi's side, and she told us to wait for good news."

Pei Ming turned to look at Du Lian and said admiringly, "You're really amazing. You turned him to the side in no time."

"Money makes the world go round. Three million isn't just three hundred dollars." Du Lian's expression was calm. Every time Pei Ming praised him, it was never anything good.

"You've reminded me of money. Later, transfer one million to her using an encrypted account as a token of our sincerity."

"no problem."

"I feel that the matter of avenging the Ming family is almost accomplished." Pei Ming looked out the window again.

"This is enough to make the young lady devoted to you," Du Lian said, a smile creeping onto his face.

Pei Ming then turned his gaze to Du Lian, "Take good care of the people you chose. We're leaving soon, as you know."

Du Lian smiled and nodded, "I didn't want to come, but now that I'm really leaving, I'm suddenly a little reluctant to go."

Pei Ming gave a slightly mischievous smile and deliberately asked, "You're reluctant to part with Qi Fei, aren't you?"

"I'm going to transfer the money to them. Mr. Pei, please continue to enjoy the scenery."

Du Liancai wouldn't answer such a real question directly; he chose not to answer and left Pei Ming's office.

Planning Department 1

It's almost time to get off work, and suddenly I feel motivated to keep going. If I don't hurry up and finish what I'm doing, I'll have to work overtime later.

On her desk, her phone vibrated twice, and Mingwei instinctively picked it up to take a look.

"Have dinner with me later."

"I'm feeling really upset, I need to talk to you."

Upon receiving the WeChat message from Tang Ying, Ming Wei quickly replied:

"What's wrong? Tell me the reason first."

Tang Ying: "Lu Xiao left. I went to the airport to see him off."

No wonder Tang Ying was in a bad mood; it turns out Lu Xiao went abroad.

"Okay, send me your location later."

Mingwei readily agreed to Tang Ying's invitation to dinner. In this world, besides Tang Ying herself, Mingwei was definitely the person who understood her the most.