Chapter 19 You two seem to be having a serious talk.

“President Lu.” Pei Wu stepped forward.

Lu Xiwen looked him up and down, "Wrapping up a zongzi?"

Pei Wu: "It's really cold outside."

Lu Xiwen was unusually sincere, saying, "Go out and exercise more during holidays."

"good……"

After a few minutes, Pei Wu felt a bit hot, so he took off his coat. A waiter immediately came to take it from him and handed it to him. Pei Wu immediately felt much more relaxed.

Then, turning around, I noticed some people giving me ambiguous looks.

In fact, the emotions involved are easy to identify: amazement, interest, and a meaningful scrutiny.

Lan Zhe was chewing on a small olive, thinking to himself, "They're really brave."

Lu Xiwen sat down on a chair and said loudly, "Weren't you clamoring to go dancing and singing? Go ahead."

Undeterred, someone, taking advantage of the pleasant atmosphere, jokingly suggested, "Support Pei, let's go together."

Pei Wu shook her head: "I'm not going. You guys have fun."

No one pressed them, but as they were leaving, they extended an invitation: "Come over if you're bored, Assistant Pei."

"OK."

Once everyone had gone far away, Lu Xiwen's face darkened slightly. From his angle, he could see Pei Wu's long legs perfectly.

"How come I never noticed before that you loved to show off so much?"

Pei Wu: "?"

Lan Zhe suppressed a laugh and explained for Pei Wu, "President Lu, it's reasonable for Assistant Pei to dress formally for this occasion, but she's just so beautiful."

Pei Wu felt uncomfortable all over after Lan Zhe's words, "Assistant Lan, please..."

Lu Xiwen turned to look at Lan Zhe, who swallowed an olive and laughed twice. "I'm going to play."

Pei Wu felt embarrassed, not because a lot of people were suddenly interested in him. On the contrary, Pei Wu had never had a lack of suitors since childhood. It was just that he felt inexplicably awkward in front of Lu Xiwen.

"Mr. Lu, would you like some water?" Pei Wu handed him a cup.

Lu Xiwen took it: "Do whatever you want today, don't worry about me. Tsk... why are your hands so cold?"

It felt like Pei Wu's body temperature never rose, and her lip color remained pale.

"It's cold, I haven't recovered yet," Pei Wu replied. "That Mr. Lu always calls me when he needs something."

“I said it’s nothing, so it’s nothing.” Lu Xiwen pointed in a certain direction, “A new face, the design director who will be reporting for duty after the New Year. He’s a talent, you should get to know him better if you have the chance.”

Pei Wu was extremely grateful: "Yes, Mr. Lu."

Pei Wu went to expand his network of connections, while Lu Xiwen sat in the center, unlikely to be disturbed. Even if President Lu was easy to talk to, it didn't mean he was easy to talk to. The annual meeting was lively and bustling, so he wouldn't get criticized.

Lu Xiwen sipped his warm water, his gaze hidden beneath a composed demeanor, yet precisely landing on Pei Wu. The young man's suit was from a third-tier brand, its workmanship not particularly excellent, but on Pei Wu, it made his waist appear narrow and his figure well-proportioned. His unadorned face, with a smile as he chatted with others, was very approachable. Under the overhead light, his profile was so fair that it stood out from the others.

Lu Xiwen changed his posture and saw Pei Wu refuse twice, offering tea instead of wine.

Not stupid at all; a hint of gentleness appeared in Lu Xiwen's critical gaze.

It wasn't until Cao Guan and the others arrived that Pei Wu felt that piercing gaze had moved away.

Is this still a normal sizing-up between superiors and subordinates?

Pei Wu is different from Lu Xiwen. He is more down-to-earth and knows where the boundaries are between people. Unlike Lu Xiwen, who was born at the top and had everything under his control, Pei Wu is more grounded in relationships. Therefore, Lu Xiwen is easily overlooked.

Pei Wu let out a breath, just as Kuang Junmeng greeted him.

Lu Xiwen saw this and asked Kuang Junmeng, "You haven't met Pei Wu many times, have you?"

“Yes, but I like this person,” Kuang Junmeng replied.

Lu Xiwen's expression turned slightly serious. "You like it?"

"Yeah, she's perceptive and knows how to handle things. Seriously, if you don't want Pei Wu anymore, just give her to me..."

“You’re probably still half asleep,” Lu Xiwen interrupted. “You dare to say anything.”

Kuang Junmeng was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

Cao Guan glanced at Lu Xiwen, then at Pei Wu who had walked up to him.

Kuang Junmeng and his partners arrived today as partners, and soon more and more partners arrived with their companions.

Lan Zhe also returned and helped with the hospitality.

"Hey, isn't that Liang Xu? Who invited him?" Kuang Junmeng said, even letting out a gloating laugh beforehand.

Cao Guan remained calm and said, "Don't laugh at him."

“I know he’s your cousin, don’t worry, I’ll watch secretly,” Kuang Junmeng said. “But he hasn’t figured it out yet, has he? Lu Xiwen is naturally lacking in romantic feelings and doesn’t like Omegas, so there’s no chance for him in this lifetime.”

"I did tell him," Cao Guan continued, "but he can't understand it. What can I do?"

Pei Wu heard this, but no one noticed that he had stopped in place for a moment.

“Cousin.” Liang Xu stepped forward.

"Yes," Cao Guan replied. "Did you come with your second uncle?"

“Yes.” Liang Xu said, looking around purposefully.

Lu Xiwen happened to be passing by.

But Liang Xu stood behind Cao Guan instead, lowering his head shyly and fearfully.

Yes, Pei Wu saw fear on the young Omgea's face.

It's easy to like Lu Xiwen, but the process will definitely be painful. Lu Xiwen doesn't empathize with people; he has many things to deal with.

After exchanging a few words, Lu Xiwen turned to Pei Wu and asked, "Are you hungry?"

Pei Wu snapped out of her daze: "It's alright."

Lu Xiwen pointed to the dining area: "I just came over and saw they served sushi. Don't you like this?"

"Okay, do we still need the road?"

“I don’t want it,” Lu Xiwen said naturally. “I’ll eat what you make.”

Pei Wu: "Hmm..."

Liang Xu noticed Pei Wu because of this. His gaze was direct and somewhat wary, but without any malice.

After Pei Wu had walked away, Cao Guan joked, "You're being too impolite. Is Pei Wu also your housekeeper?"

"Would you ask the housekeeper what he likes to eat, or if he's hungry?" Kuang Junmeng interjected, "You two are acting like you're dating. Anyone who didn't know better would think you have a wife..."

Kuang Junmeng probably also felt that this statement was too alarming, and gradually silenced it.

After carefully recalling the details of Lu Xiwen's interactions with Pei Wu, Kuang Junmeng's eyes became suspicious, and he gently nudged Cao Guan from behind.

Cao Guan brushed his hand away, saying, "Kuang Junmeng was just joking."

Lu Xi snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Kuang Junmeng: "What's going on here...?"

"Cousin," Liang Xu asked, "was that Brother Lu's new assistant just now?"

“Yes.” Cao Guan thought for a moment and said, “It’s fine to call him Brother Lu in front of us, but don’t call him that in front of Lu Xiwen.”

Liang Xu whispered, "Okay..."

Kuang Junmeng added, "Try to think positively, Xiao Liang."

"Does it matter whether you can accept it or not?" Liang Xu forced a bitter smile: "He didn't even recognize who I was."

There's no way to comfort him. Lu Xiwen is a bit cold-hearted, but he's not a jerk. He rejected Liang Xu's first confession and said there was absolutely no possibility of it.