Looking at the empty office, Chen Xiaoxi stomped her foot in dissatisfaction. "That old man is always doing nothing productive, just wandering around aimlessly."

She hesitated for a moment at Old Man Chen's door, just as she took out her phone, preparing to call Old Man Chen directly to question him.

Her phone suddenly vibrated in her palm, startling her fingertips. Leng Yue's message popped up on her screen: "Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together, just the two of us."

The playful "oh" at the end was like a feather, gently tugging at her tense heartstrings.

Chen Xiaoxi stared at her phone screen, her fingertips switching back and forth between the words "reject" and "agree".

In the end, I replied with an "okay".

Back in his office,

Chen Xiaoxi slumped back into the chair, completely devoid of energy.

Especially after Grandpa Chen arranged this blind date for her, Chen Xiaoxi was even more depressed for the entire afternoon.

The corridor of the clinic was filled with the faint scent of mugwort. Chen Xiaoxi was tidying up the medical records on the table when a figure suddenly peeked out from the doorway. After scanning the office, the figure's gaze finally settled on Chen Xiaoxi.

The cup of milk tea in his hand was covered with water droplets. He walked up to Chen Xiaoxi and handed it to her: "Junior Sister Xiaoxi, what's wrong? I haven't seen you smile these past few days."

Chen Xiaoxi looked up, forcing a smile, but her gaze didn't fall on the milk tea: "Thank you, I'm fine, I guess I haven't been resting well lately."

Her tone was flat, like an invisible barrier, which annoyed Xu Yang.

"Is it because of that kid surnamed Lu? I've heard about it since I got back."

Xu Yang's voice suddenly became sharp, and the milk tea in his hand trembled slightly.

Chen Xiaoxi's eyelashes trembled slightly, but her voice remained calm: "No, it has nothing to do with him."

“How could it not be related to him? Your colleagues at the clinic all saw you crying. I’m just helping you teach him a lesson.”

Xu Yang suddenly stood up, the chair scraping against the floor with a screeching sound.

Chen Xiaoxi also stood up, a hint of annoyance flashing in her eyes: "Stop, I already said there's nothing left, it's my own fault."

"Xiaoxi, what's so great about that kid surnamed Lu? He's a down-on-his-luck young master that everyone hates. Is he worth all this trouble?"

Xu Yang's voice was full of resentment and indignation.

Chen Xiaoxi's expression suddenly changed, and she said coldly, "I won't allow you to talk about him like that."

Xu Yang's face flushed red, and veins bulged on his forehead: "Junior Sister Xiaoxi, in terms of family background, I am the only son in my family, and my parents are both senior executives in the group. In terms of education, I am far superior to him. Where exactly am I inferior to him?"

Chen Xiaoxi frowned, her eyes filled with disappointment: "My affairs are none of your business. Also, Xu Yang, I know you like me, but it's impossible for us."

After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Xu Yang standing there, his face turning from red to pale.

With a "thud," the milk tea crashed to the ground, the brown liquid splashing onto the off-white tiles.

Xu Yang gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with jealousy and resentment: "Damn it, that bastard Lu Qingzhou has really bewitched Xiaoxi. Every time this kid is mentioned, Xiaoxi acts like a completely different person."

Two nurses passed by, curiously peeking inside, only to be met with an angry glare from Xu Yang. "What are you looking at? Get lost."

The two nurses quickly left, thinking, "Why is this simp taking his anger out on us?"

Another nurse next to her gently tugged at her arm: "Keep your voice down, if he hears you, he'll definitely make things difficult for you."

Night falls and the city lights come on.

On the second floor of the Kedel Western Restaurant, Leng Yue, dressed in a light purple dress, sat elegantly by the window.

She kept glancing out the window; outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, neon lights flickered and cars streamed by, but this did nothing to ease her anxiety.

"We agreed to meet at 6:30, but it's already 7:30 and she still hasn't arrived. I hope Chen Xiaoxi isn't standing me up."

She glanced at her watch; the minute hand was pointing to 7:30. Her fingers unconsciously twirled the knife on the table.

As soon as she finished speaking, a BMW 530 slowly pulled up in front of the restaurant. Chen Xiaoxi opened the car door, her high heels clicking crisply on the ground.

She stood there, looking up at the sign of the Western restaurant, and took a deep breath, as if to encourage herself.

The cool streetlights cast a hazy glow on her, but could not conceal the hesitation and struggle in her eyes.

Chen Xiaoxi stood in front of the Western restaurant for a long time, took a few deep breaths, and then walked towards the restaurant.

The moment Leng Yue saw Chen Xiaoxi, a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

Chen Xiaoxi's attendance at the appointment shows that she definitely can't let go of Lu Qingzhou. This obsession may be the key to unlocking her heart.

Chen Xiaoxi slowly walked up to the second floor, her gaze sweeping around the restaurant before finally settling on Leng Yue's raised hand.

She walked towards Leng Yue, her steps steady yet tinged with hesitation.

"I'm sorry, Miss Leng, it will take a little longer than usual at the clinic."

Her voice was calm as usual, but to Leng Yue, it carried a hint of weariness that was hard to detect. It was probably mental exhaustion, a feeling she herself had experienced.

Leng Yue quickly waved her hand, her smile gentle: "It's alright, I just arrived too. Here's the menu, take a look and see what you like to eat?"

She handed over the menu, her eyes filled with a hint of uncertainty.

Chen Xiaoxi took the menu, flipped through a few pages casually, ordered a steak and a drink, and then handed the menu back to Leng Yue.

Her movements appeared natural, but the slight trembling of her fingertips was unmistakable.

Leng Yue glanced at the menu, then looked at Chen Xiaoxi, a sly glint in her eyes: "Their specialty drinks are quite good, why don't you try some?"

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