Chapter 293: Yan Luoxi: You Jerk, Are We Friends?

Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Yan Luoxi: You Jerk, Are We Friends?

’That’s my girl, alright! My daughter! So direct! So honest!’

Yan Zhenbang looked helpless.

However, he couldn’t really say anything, so he could only change the subject. "Xixi, don’t blame your mother. She’s just worried that because you’re so kind, you’ll be deceived."

"Mm, I know."

Yan Luoxi said with a nod.

"But Xixi, your mother’s worries aren’t completely unfounded. Honestly, you’ve been with your boyfriend for so long, it really is time to bring him home for a meal."

Yan Zhenbang continued, "It’s not just your mother; I want to meet your boyfriend, too."

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi hesitated for a moment before speaking. "He... he’s not my boyfriend yet."

Growing up, her dad had always been easier to talk to than her mom.

Yan Luoxi believed her dad would understand her.

Yan Zhenbang: "..."

Hearing this, Yan Zhenbang’s expression froze.

His mouth fell slightly open, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words.

Silence...

Yan Zhenbang fell silent. He realized his wife might have been a bit too hasty.

He knew his daughter’s personality well.

If she said it wasn’t so, then it really wasn’t.

"Sigh..."

Yan Zhenbang sighed, trying to make his tone sound as light as possible. "Alright, since you put it that way, I’ll give you a little more time. But Xixi, don’t drag it out for too long. After all, your mother just wants what’s best for you."

Yan Luoxi nodded. She knew of her parents’ worries and expectations, but she had her own principles and choices.

She trusted her own judgment, and she trusted her own decision.

"Dad, I know," she replied. "When the time is right, I’ll bring him home."

Yan Zhenbang looked at her determined gaze and knew that nothing more he could say would be of any use.

He gave a helpless smile and patted her on the shoulder. "Alright, then you handle it your way. But remember, no matter what happens, you’ll always be Mom and Dad’s precious daughter."

"Mhm."

A warmth spread through Yan Luoxi’s heart.

But!

’I had originally planned to take things slow with that dog of a man.’

’Looks like I’ll have to be more proactive now.’

’After all, even with Dad running interference for me, I’ll still have to face Mom eventually.’

"Well... that’s all, then."

Yan Zhenbang said, "Dad has some things to take care of, so I won’t disturb your work any longer."

With that, he stood up, ready to leave.

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, he thought of something else, turned back, and said, "When you’re not so busy, find some time to come home for a meal. Your mom has been talking about it for a long time."

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi nodded.

Seeing this, Yan Zhenbang said no more and turned to leave.

Yan Luoxi watched her father’s departing figure for a long time before finally looking away.

...

After sitting back down in her office chair, Yan Luoxi sent a message to Gu Yizhou, telling him to come back.

Gu Yizhou came up from downstairs after receiving the message.

Back in the office, Gu Yizhou saw that Yan Zhenbang was gone, but he didn’t ask any questions.

He sat back down at his own desk and got to work.

’I’ve got to hurry up and finish this analysis report. I’m already working overtime—the last thing I want is to have to stay even later!’

Time flew by, and soon it was four-thirty in the afternoon.

"Whew..."

Gu Yizhou had finally just about finished the analysis report.

He stretched and rubbed his temples.

Huh?

Just then, he suddenly noticed Yan Luoxi, who was sitting across from him, staring at him blankly with a conflicted expression.

"Uh..."

’What’s with this woman?’

’Why is she staring at me like that?’

Gu Yizhou was a little confused.

A little while later.

Seeing that something was off with Yan Luoxi, Gu Yizhou called out, "President Yan?"

"Hm?"

The office was very quiet. As soon as Gu Yizhou spoke, Yan Luoxi snapped back to her senses.

The focus slowly returned to her eyes.

"Uh, President Yan, what’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

Gu Yizhou asked.

Yan Luoxi shook her head. She let out a soft sigh, her gaze lingering on Gu Yizhou’s face for a few seconds before she said quietly, "I’m fine."

Gu Yizhou felt that Yan Luoxi was acting a little strange today. This feeling had become even more obvious after Yan Zhenbang’s visit.

But since Yan Luoxi had said so, Gu Yizhou didn’t feel it was his place to say anything more.

Suddenly, Yan Luoxi spoke again. "Dog... Gu Yizhou, can I ask you a question?"

"Uh..."

Gu Yizhou was taken aback for a second, then said, "Sure."

After speaking, he looked at Yan Luoxi, waiting for her to continue.

Yan Luoxi gently bit her lip. She took a deep breath, then looked up at Gu Yizhou and asked, "Are... are we friends?"

"Huh?"

Her question completely baffled Gu Yizhou.

’Are we friends?’

Gu Yizhou stared at Yan Luoxi in astonishment, momentarily unsure what she meant by that question.

But seeing her serious and solemn expression, he decided to give it some serious thought.

His relationship with Yan Luoxi was primarily that of a boss and an employee. However, they had been interacting a lot recently, often eating together, and Yan Luoxi had even given him a car.

’How should I put it...’

The way they talked to each other and acted around one another really wasn’t typical of a boss and an employee.

After thinking it over seriously, Gu Yizhou looked at Yan Luoxi and said, "President Yan, do you want to be friends with me?"

?"

Yan Luoxi was a bit stunned by Gu Yizhou’s counter-question.

She didn’t answer right away. Instead, she stared at Gu Yizhou, seemingly lost in thought.

’You dog of a man.’

’I want to be friends with you.’

’But!’

’I want to be your girlfriend even more!’

Yan Luoxi thought to herself.

After a long moment, she finally spoke slowly, "I do, but I don’t know how you feel about it."

Looking at Yan Luoxi’s earnest expression, Gu Yizhou began to understand.

He knew that Yan Luoxi appeared cold on the surface but was actually a very sensitive person inside. She must have had her reasons for asking.

Gu Yizhou was silent for a few seconds. Then he looked up, met Yan Luoxi’s eyes, and said earnestly, "President Yan, I’m willing to be friends with you."

Hearing this, a flash of joy shone in Yan Luoxi’s eyes.

She hadn’t expected Gu Yizhou to answer her question so directly.

She looked into Gu Yizhou’s eyes, took a deep breath, and then nodded with a smile. "Okay, then we’re friends now."

Looking at Yan Luoxi’s smile, Gu Yizhou couldn’t help but feel that she seemed a bit silly and endearing.

He shook his head and smiled. "Yeah, we’re friends."

"So... since we’re friends now, can I ask you to do me a favor?"

After she spoke, she looked at him with an expectant expression.

Gu Yizhou: "????"

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