After declining Liu Nian's invitation, Su Ke hadn't seen her for over a week.

We met again in a shopping mall.

Su Ke took some time to go shopping because she was running out of daily necessities.

Liu Nian and his boss were also in the same store as him.

The group met when Liu Nian happened to be in the household goods section.

Li Yao helped her push the shopping cart and followed behind her.

Liu Nian needed to change her shower gel, so she went straight to her target and met with Su Ke before the system notified her.

The scene became awkward for a moment.

Liu Nian and Su Ke both picked up a bottle of shower gel.

Liu Nian let go first and picked up another bottle of the same type.

She greeted me cheerfully, "We meet again! You're here to buy something too?"

Su Ke's eyes were cold as she glanced at the man behind her and nodded indifferently.

Liu Nian didn't mind his attitude and still smiled brightly at him.

"Last time I offered to treat you to a meal as a way of thanking you, but you didn't agree. This time, I sincerely want to treat you to a meal, so surely you have time now?"

"I don't have time." After saying that, he put the items in the shopping cart and prepared to leave. He glanced up and saw a fleeting look of disappointment on Liu Nian's face. He paused, thought for a moment, and then explained, "I have to work tonight and need to rest this afternoon."

Liu Nian's eyes lit up immediately, not expecting him to explain. Although he had refused her invitation, this was still a good thing. At least he wasn't being too cold to her now, was he?

"Let me know when you're free, and we can have a meal together!"

Su Ke nodded: "Mm."

He glanced at Li Yao, who had remained silent, and said coldly to Liu Nian, "I've finished buying my things, I'm leaving now."

Liu Nian waved to him: "Okay, see you next time!"

After Su Ke had walked away, Li Yao spoke in a deep voice: "Is Secretary Liu very familiar with him?"

Liu Nian rarely inquired about his employees' personal matters, and although he found it strange that his question was so unusual, he still replied, "He helped me a few times, so we've gotten used to each other over time!"

Li Yao's gaze turned somber as he looked in the direction Su Ke had left, his expression turning cold.

When they got back to their apartment building, Li Yao even offered to help her carry her things upstairs.

Why do I suddenly feel like my boss has a human touch?

In Liu Nian's house, there was nothing but water.

"We don't have any tea at home, so let me pour you a glass of water!"

Li Yao nodded: "Mm."

Looking around at the layout of her house.

It's simple, quiet, and devoid of any sense of life! It's like this is just a place where she sleeps.

"I'll have someone furnish you with some furniture."

When Liu Nian moved in, the house was fully furnished and ready to move in. The house was furnished exactly the same way it was before she moved in, and nothing has been changed except for her own bedroom.

Only after Li Yao mentioned it did she realize that she hadn't really made any arrangements.

"Great!" Since it doesn't cost her any money, why not? Besides, she'll have to return this place to Li Yao after she quits her job.

That afternoon, Li Yao had a lot of furniture brought in.

To express her gratitude, Liu Nian treated him to a meal.

Unfortunately, she can't cook, so she has to eat out.

When it was time to pay the bill after the meal, we discovered that Li Yao had already paid in advance.

fleeting time:"……"

She was supposed to treat, so why is he paying the bill?

After the meal, Li Yao wasn't in a hurry to go back: "Shall we go for a walk?"

The boss's request wasn't unreasonable, and Liu Nian readily agreed.

The two were strolling in the park when Liu Nian's phone kept beeping with notifications.

Out of consideration for her boss, she didn't take it out to look at.

He was the one who reminded her: "Aren't you going to check Secretary Liu's messages?"

Liu Nian took out her phone and saw that the message was from Si Yue.

Si's younger brother: [Are you free lately, sister?]

Liu Nian didn't know why he asked her that question, but she still answered.

Time of year: [Free this weekend]

Liu Nian: [What's wrong?]

Si's younger brother: [It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if my older sister would like to go see a movie together.]

Si's younger brother: [A friend told me there's a newly released movie that's really good, and I'd like to invite my older sister to go see it together.]

The fleeting years were bewildering.

Si Yue invited her to a movie! Why?! They haven't been in touch much since their vacation started, and this sudden invitation might mean he's interested in her; she can't afford to be hurt like this!

Liu Nian was a little conflicted. She didn't want to attract a bunch of unnecessary romantic entanglements while doing her missions; it would be too much trouble.

Seeing her conflicted expression, Li Yao knew that the person who sent her the message must be someone who could influence her emotions.

His heart sank, and his eyes flickered slightly.

"Is Secretary Liu getting a boyfriend?"

Liu Nian felt that Li Yao was talking a lot tonight.

"Soon."

Upon hearing this, Li Yao's face instantly turned cold.

"Secretary Liu, do you have someone you like? Is it the person who just messaged you?"

"no."

Liu Nian noticed that Li Yao was acting strangely tonight, and his interest in her private affairs suggested that... he might like her!

Thinking of this, Liu Nian lost her composure. This absolutely cannot be allowed!

Regardless of whether she was being narcissistic or not, Liu Nian wanted to deal with these potential issues as soon as possible.

"I have someone I like. He's very outstanding, and I like him a lot. I'm currently pursuing him."

Li Yao fell silent.

Liu Nian felt that if she continued wandering around aimlessly, the atmosphere would become too oppressive, so she suggested going back.

"Mr. Li, it's getting late, perhaps..."

How could Li Yao not understand? He took a step forward and left before Liu Nian.

Liu Nian followed behind him; the man had long legs, and she had to jog to keep up.

"Mr. Li, would you like me to take you home?"

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