Qin Yifei's smile deepened, and he was about to say something when Liu Qingyi interrupted him.

"Yifei, I'm going back to the company now," Liu Qingyi said coldly.

She didn't want to hear any more of Qin Yifei's provocative words.

Liu Qingyi hurriedly entered the Liu family building.

She strode into the elevator, arrived at her office, and said to her secretary, Luo Xiaoxi, who was waiting there, "Xiaoxi, bring in all the documents that need my approval."

Luo Xiaoxi was a little surprised: "President Liu, didn't you say you had something important to do tonight and needed to leave early? I even came back early to help you arrange everything."

During the negotiations today, Liu Qingyi repeatedly reminded him that there were important matters to attend to that evening and that he should leave early.

From her attitude, Luo Xiaoxi could tell that this matter was unusual.

Liu Qingyi said, "Plans can't keep up with changes. Let's finish the work at hand first."

She paused, then remembered the 999 roses in the lobby downstairs, her tone tinged with annoyance, "Also, get rid of those flowers. Put them anywhere, just don't let me see them. Throwing them away is fine too."

Luo Xiaoxi was even more puzzled, but still nodded: "Okay, President Liu."

Liu Qingyi sat down behind her desk, opened the documents, but couldn't concentrate on reading a single word.

She regretted it; she regretted not explaining it to Ye Feng.

She calculated the time; he had been waiting for her for at least two hours since he called.

He must be very angry and disappointed.

At the foot of the Liu Group building, Ye Feng stubbed out his third cigarette, his eyes filled with a terrifyingly gloomy expression.

Liu Qingyi's attitude towards Qin Yifei infuriated him; it was a form of indulgence that he could not accept.

Ye Feng thought of his mother, Xiong, who must still be hoping they would come back for dinner.

Liu Qingyi's behavior just now was definitely not just socializing!

Those 999 flowers were like a thorn stuck in his heart, fueling his anger.

The phone rang, but Ye Feng hung up without even looking at it.

As Liu Qingyi emerged from the revolving door, she immediately spotted Ye Feng standing under the streetlight.

"Ye Feng, let's go back."

Ye Feng remained motionless.

Liu Qingyi sighed inwardly and softened her tone: "Let's get in the car first, and we can talk about it there."

Ye Feng still did not react.

"Ye Feng! What exactly do you want?" Liu Qingyi's tone was filled with grievance.

Ye Feng finally turned around, his eyes icy cold: "What do I want? I'd like to ask you what you want! Is it interesting to spend all day flirting with Qin Yifei?"

Liu Qingyi struggled to suppress her simmering anger: "Can't we talk in the car? Let's settle things in the car!"

"I'm not going! What? Why don't you let Qin Yifei take you back?" Ye Feng was full of jealousy.

"Ye Feng, can't you speak properly?!" Liu Qingyi's voice rose a few decibels.

"Speak properly? What do you mean by speaking properly? I waited like an idiot downstairs at your company for over two hours to give you a surprise, only to watch you and Qin Yifei showing off your love. Is that what you call interesting?!" Ye Feng's emotions completely erupted.

"Never mind all that, are you coming with me or not?" Liu Qingyi stared at him.

Ye Feng turned his face away, refusing to look at her: "I'm not leaving."

"Fine, if you won't leave, I won't leave either!" Liu Qingyi stomped her foot in a huff, got out of the car, and plopped down on the edge of the flower bed.

Liu Qingyi's car was parked on the side of the road, blocking the way.

The horns of the cars behind started blaring.

But Liu Qingyi remained motionless, as if she hadn't heard anything.

The horn kept blaring, and Ye Feng rubbed his temples in frustration.

This woman is becoming more and more unreasonable.

He sighed helplessly, "Qingyi, stop making a fuss. I just want to be alone for a while, I'll be fine in a bit."

At this point, the honking increased, and some drivers were already cursing impatiently.

Liu Qingyi suddenly stood up, walked to Ye Feng, grabbed his hand, and softened her tone: "I'm sorry, Ye Feng, it was my fault just now, please don't be angry."

Ye Feng was stunned. He looked at Liu Qingyi holding his hand. This sudden show of weakness and apology caught him off guard.

He was pulled into the car by Liu Qingyi, still somewhat dazed.

Is this really Liu Qingyi?

"What are you standing there for? Buckle up!" Liu Qingyi urged.

Ye Feng mechanically fastened his seatbelt.

Liu Qingyi started the car.

Before the car even drove off, the police siren went off.

A police motorcycle stopped next to them, signaling them to pull over.

"Illegal parking, driver's license, vehicle registration, three points deducted, and a fine of two hundred yuan," the traffic policeman said expressionlessly.

Liu Qingyi quickly explained, "Officer, I'm sorry, I'll drive away right away, I really..."

The traffic police interrupted her: "Didn't you hear the horn just now? It was seriously affecting traffic."

Liu Qingyi looked apologetic and kept apologizing.

In the end, the traffic police only gave them a verbal warning and let them go.

Then, the car started again and drove forward.

"Ye Feng, listen to me. I've been talking to Qin Yifei about work all day today. Really, we haven't had any other interaction." Liu Qingyi broke the silence in the car, her tone earnest, as if she were explaining or pleading.

Ye Feng turned to look out the window and sneered, "Does discussing work require talking from day to night, and do I also need to accept his flowers?"

Liu Qingyi's heart sank.

She knew Ye Feng was angry, but she still couldn't help wanting to explain.

Why won't he believe her?

“If you don’t believe me, you can call my secretary; she can testify.” Liu Qingyi’s voice lowered, tinged with grievance.

Ye Feng turned his head sharply, his eyes piercing: "I want to hear your explanation."

Liu Qingyi suppressed her grievances: "I was not aware of Qin Yifei sending flowers beforehand. However, the Lingyun Group, which Qin Yifei represents, is very important to the Liu family. I cannot embarrass him in public, as that would affect our cooperation."

Her eyes reddened slightly: "Ever since Qin Yifei came back, I've been receiving flowers every day, and I've given them all to my secretary. I only accept roses with special meaning, and only as gifts between friends."

Liu Qingyi paused, then said firmly, "Ye Feng, I am the president of Liu's Group. My actions must take into account the interests of the entire group. Even if Qin Yifei really has other ideas, I can only pretend not to know for the time being. I am doing this for the company, to help the company overcome its difficulties."

Ye Feng fell silent. He looked at Liu Qingyi, knowing full well that what she said was true, and also knowing how much pressure she was under.

However, seeing her with Qin Yifei still made him angry and jealous.

He recalled the scene he had just witnessed downstairs at the Liu Group building: Qin Yifei's provocation and Liu Qingyi's indifference, all of which felt like thorns piercing his heart.