I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 253

After the crowd dispersed, Shi Nuan looked straight at Lin Yu. “Thank you, Mr. Lin!”

“You’re welcome. Don’t forget, I was involved in the gossip, too.” Lin Yu arched his brows as he chuckled, “What’s wrong? Are you upset because they gossiped about you?”

Shi Nuan shook her head. “Not really. But it’s working hours, so I don’t think it’s a good idea to discuss this at work.” Besides, she was now in the eye of the storm, so she couldn’t allow anyone to get anything on her, especially if that someone was Song Jingyu.

Fu Chengyan told her he would take care of this, but she thought it would be better to take certain precautions of her own. Based on the few interactions she had with Song Jingyu, the woman was tough and unwilling to take no for an answer. Coincidentally Shi Nuan was afraid of people who wouldn’t give up.

Lin Yu’s lips curved up in a smile when he saw how troubled Shi Nuan was. “Let’s go up. Don’t forget, we still have to work. After taking two days off, have you forgotten everything?”

“Of course not. I didn’t just laze around at home for the past few days. I’ll show you the proposals I’ve prepared later.”

Both of them went upstairs while talking about work, blissfully unaware that someone had already taken photos of them and sent them to Song Jingyu.

In the office, Song Jingyu was seated at her desk. The other secretaries were busy with work, and even Mai Qi was busy arranging work. Only Song Jingyu had nothing to do.

She stared at the man and the woman in the photo for a long time before pocketing her phone. Turning to Mai Qi, Song Jingyu realized she had her head down, obviously busy with something. Song Jingyu hesitated, but when she recalled what Song Zhenyan told her this morning before she left for work, she convinced herself to go to Mai Qi.

Mai Qi was taken aback when she noticed a shadow, but she didn’t raise her head. Song Jingyu turned impatient upon seeing Mai Qi’s reaction, but held her impatience back and whispered, “Mai Qi, do you have time now?”

Raising her head, Mai Qi knew what Song Jingyu was planning upon hearing her voice. Sneering silently, she remained expressionless and glanced at Song Jingyu, “Ms. Song, can’t you see?” She pointed at the files and reports on her table.

Song Jingyu’s face immediately fell. But upon recalling Song Zhenyan’s instructions this morning, she took a deep breath and forced out a smile. “Can I talk to you? It won’t take long. I won’t waste too much of your time and delay your work.”

Mai Qi paused before arching her brows, “Go ahead, then.”

Song Jingyu glanced around, “Let’s talk somewhere else. We can’t talk about this here.”

Mai Qi looked around before nodding reluctantly, “Fine, I’ll give you five minutes. I’m afraid these would keep me busy all morning.”

“Okay, let’s go to the pantry.”

Mai Qi followed Song Jingyu to the pantry. Although Song Jingyu disliked and looked down on Mai Qi, she didn’t show it on her face. When they arrived in the pantry, Song Jingyu took out some coffee she bought, “I asked my friend to help me buy this coffee from Germany. Try some. The taste is great. It’s rare to get such excellent coffee locally.”

Song Jingyu pretended to open the jar. Mai Qi smirked when she heard Song Jingyu’s words, “No need for that. I shouldn’t be drinking something this expensive. Plus, I don’t have much time. Ms. Song, please make it short. As long as it’s my job, I’ll do it well.”

Song Jingyu froze, “It’s nothing, actually. That night, I lost control of myself and did something terrible. I-I just want to apologize to you. Mai Qi, you won’t be mad at me, right?”

The woman reached over to hold Mai Qi’s hand. Mai Qi was bewildered. She felt goosebumps all over her body. Wow, this Song Jingyu can really act well. Is she flattering me because of Fu Chengyan? I know how much she despises me, but look at what she’s doing now.

“What’s wrong? Are you really mad at me?” Song Jingyu pouted at Mai Qi unhappily. People would think Mai Qi had bullied her if they didn’t know any better.

With an icy glare, Mai Qi sneered, “Ms. Song, you must be joking. I have no right to be mad at you. Plus, we are not close at all, so there is no reason for me to be mad. You have no need to be concerned about this. After all, no one can control you in Shengyuan. I’m merely a secretary, so I can’t control you either. I am busy, so I have to go.”

“Mai Qi!” As Mai Qi was about to leave, Song Jingyu gritted her teeth and exclaimed, “Must we talk this way? I know I was wrong that day. But I was too upset and thought—”

“Ms. Song, you don’t have to do so. I’m merely a white-collar worker and am not someone influential. I’m Mr. Fu’s secretary, so I do whatever he orders me to do. Ms. Song, you should know about Mr. Fu’s temper. That’s all I have to say.”

Mai Qi left right after saying her piece. Song Jingyu could only stare at her retreating figure furiously.