Chapter 296: Don’t Want to Worry That Jerk

Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Don’t Want to Worry That Jerk

"Alright, President Yan, there’s no need for such formality between friends. Don’t worry so much. The important thing is that your mother is alright."

Gu Yizhou reached out and gently patted Yan Luoxi’s head, saying with a smile, "Hmm... I still have a little left on the company’s analysis report. I’m going to head back and take care of it. You can stay here at the hospital and keep your mother company, worry-free."

"See you tomorrow~"

With that, he turned, gave a wave, and casually strode away...

That damn man’s surprise head pat left Yan Luoxi frozen on the spot.

She couldn’t believe that just as the thought had crossed her mind, that damn man had actually patted her head.

This feeling...

It was completely different from when he petted her as a cat.

’So this is what it feels like... to be patted on the head by that damn man while I’m human...’

The crowd bustled, quickly obscuring her view. By the time she could see clearly again, Gu Yizhou’s figure was long gone. A strange sense of loss washed over Yan Luoxi.

She knew then that this damn man had already carved out an important place in her heart.

"See you tomorrow... more like, see you tonight..."

Yan Luoxi muttered to herself under her breath.

...

5:30 PM.

Gu Yizhou sent the completed project investment analysis report to Yan Luoxi’s email.

After a moment’s thought, he sent Yan Luoxi a WeChat voice message: "President Yan, I’ve finished the analysis report and sent it to your email. Take a look when you have a moment later."

Meanwhile, Yan Luoxi was having dinner with her mom and dad in the VIP ward.

Although Ms. Tang had only fainted from low blood sugar, both Yan Zhenbang and his daughter Yan Luoxi were still worried. So they remained at the hospital, planning to have Ms. Tang undergo a full check-up.

Even though Ms. Tang had regular annual check-ups, it was better to be safe and get another one.

After all, it wasn’t like they were short on money.

Normally, with Yan Zhenbang’s status, his wife’s illness would have prompted the entire Upper-class Society of Modu to come and express their concern.

But Yan Zhenbang disliked such formalities, so he had sent word that no one was to visit.

That was why it was so peaceful and quiet.

DING~

Hearing the WeChat notification from her phone, Yan Luoxi casually picked it up and glanced at it.

She saw that it was from Gu Yizhou—and it was a voice message.

This surprised Yan Luoxi.

’That damn man actually sent me a voice message?’

’This has to be the first time he’s ever taken the initiative to send me one.’

Before this, her contact with that damn man had always been through phone calls or text messages. A voice message was a first.

She was eager to play it and hear what that damn man had to say, but with her parents right there, she felt a little shy and hesitated.

Seeing his daughter spacing out, Yan Zhenbang asked, "Xixi, what is it? Is there a problem at the company?"

"Huh?"

Hearing her dad’s voice, Yan Luoxi snapped back to reality.

She looked at her dad blankly. "Dad, what did you just say?"

"Er..."

Yan Zhenbang said with a hint of helplessness, "You were just staring at your phone, lost in thought. I asked if something came up at the company."

"Oh, oh, right. There’s a rather urgent project at the company that needs following up."

Yan Luoxi said, "I’ll go back and handle it."

Yan Zhenbang didn’t think much of it. He nodded and said, "Alright. If you have something urgent to attend to, then you should go."

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi nodded. "Mom, Dad, take your time eating. I’m leaving now."

With that, she stood up, grabbed her coat, and left.

’I had no choice but to leave.’

’It’s already five-thirty. I’m about to turn into a cat, so I have to hurry back.’

’Otherwise, that damn man will worry if he gets home and I’m not there.’

After Yan Luoxi left, the couple, Yan Zhenbang and Tang Wanfang, exchanged a look, their eyes filled with concern for their daughter.

Tang Wanfang couldn’t help but ask, "Xixi seems especially busy lately. Is there really that much work at the company?"

Yan Zhenbang shook his head. "Xixi is a capable girl. She has her own career to focus on. As her parents, all we need to do is support her."

"I know, I’m just worried she’s pushing herself too hard. Her health might suffer."

Tang Wanfang said, unable to hide the worry in her eyes.

Yan Zhenbang gently patted his wife’s hand, comforting her. "Don’t worry, Xixi will take care of herself. She’s a smart and sensible girl. She knows when to work hard and when to rest."

Tang Wanfang nodded, but she still couldn’t completely put her mind at ease.

She sighed and said, "I just hope she can find someone she can rely on, so she doesn’t have to work so hard."

Yan Zhenbang was silent for a moment, then he slowly said, "Perhaps... she already has."

Tang Wanfang was taken aback. She turned to her husband, a flash of surprise in her eyes. "You mean... the boy she likes?"

Yan Zhenbang nodded slightly, a profound look in his eyes. "It’s just a guess, but judging from Xixi’s recent behavior, it seems she’s really met someone special."

Tang Wanfang fell into thought. Recalling her daughter’s recent changes, she couldn’t help but feel a little hopeful.

’If my daughter has really found someone she can rely on, that would undoubtedly be a joyous occasion.’

’I hope she brings that boy home to meet us soon.’

...

By now, Yan Luoxi was already downstairs at the hospital entrance.

She thought for a moment, then took out her phone and sent a voice message back to Gu Yizhou: "Okay, I got it. You worked hard today. Thank you."

After sending it, she was about to go to her car when she remembered that Gu Yizhou had driven her to the hospital. She hadn’t brought her own car.

She thought for a moment, then walked to the side of the road and hailed a taxi.

After getting in, she said to the driver, "Sir, to Binjiang No.1 Mansion District, please."

"You got it~"

The driver replied, started the car, and drove off.

...

A little over ten minutes later.

The taxi stopped at the entrance of the residential complex. Yan Luoxi paid the fare and got out.

She took out her phone and glanced at it.

6:00 PM on the dot.

’There’s still some time. That damn man probably isn’t back yet.’

Without hesitating, Yan Luoxi hurried into the complex.

At the guard post was the same old security guard as always.

The weather was rather cold.

He was huddled in the guard booth, smoking a traditional pipe.

He was a little surprised when he saw Yan Luoxi.

’It’s that young lady?’

The old guard had an impression of Yan Luoxi.

’But why isn’t the young lady driving that Ferrari sports car today?’ he wondered, a bit puzzled.

You couldn’t blame him.

Anyone who drove a flashy red Ferrari in and out every day would be hard to forget.

Especially with Yan Luoxi’s looks and aura.

In fact, he was very puzzled as to why someone of Yan Luoxi’s status would live in a complex like this.

’She should be living in a billionaire’s complex like Tangchen Yipin.’

But he didn’t dwell on it.

’After all, rich people these days are strange. Living in a cheaper complex might just be one of her special quirks!’

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