Meng Xunqian's hand froze in place.

His amber eyes were fixed on Mu Xiaocheng's delicate face, her fair cheeks flushed, looking just like a shy young woman.

Meng Xunqian knew very well that her shyness was definitely not because of him.

Realizing her lapse in behavior, Mu Xiaocheng quickly turned her face away and changed the subject, saying, "Is brother on night shift tonight? Do you want to come back with us?"

Meng Xunqian feigned composure as he withdrew his hand, a gentle smile spreading across his face, as if the scene from just moments ago had never occurred.

"I'm on duty tonight, so please be careful on your way home."

"Okay, sure."

Mu Xiaocheng nodded in agreement, her voice soft and sweet, still as playful and adorable as ever.

"I'll be going now. You should get some rest tonight too, don't overwork yourself."

After saying that, Mu Xiaocheng waved her hand and prepared to leave.

But Meng Xunqian called him back.

Meng Xunqian took a colorful lollipop out of the drawer and handed it to her: "A patient's family member gave it to me this afternoon."

He remembers that when Chengcheng was little, and even now, she still loves lollipops like this the most.

In fact, any girl with a girlish heart likes this kind of thing.

Mu Xiaocheng smiled and accepted it without any hesitation.

"Thank you, brother."

Looking into her bright, large eyes, which seemed to sparkle like stars, they were dazzling and radiant.

Meng Xunqian's mood improved as well.

"Go back now. Drive carefully on the way."

His voice was gentle and considerate, and the doting look in his eyes was evident.

Mu Xiaocheng nodded, turned around and left the office.

After she left, Meng Xunqian sat in a chair, lowered his eyes, and looked at his palm.

His eyes dimmed.

When did she start to distance herself from him?

Because of Ji Huaishen?

The thought of that man made Meng Xunqian unconsciously clench his fists.

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The night was cold in the depths of winter, with the cold wind blowing mercilessly, whistling and biting to the bone.

Lu Chi drove his car at breakneck speed along the road, his eyes fixed intently on the road ahead, his gaze cold and indifferent.

Soon, the military off-road vehicle came to a stop at Langmingyuan.

Lu Chi came here because of Ji Huaishen.

But just as he reached the door, someone blocked his way.

Gu Zuo and Gu You stood in the doorway, blocking his way.

"Young Master Lu, I'm sorry, you can't go in."

Lu Chi lazily raised his eyes and glanced at the two people blocking his way.

The two men were tall, about 1.9 meters, with well-developed muscles, and looked very strong and sturdy.

They're not easy to deal with at first glance.

"I'm looking for Ji Huaishen."

Lu Chi didn't want to waste time here; he just wanted to find Ji Huaishen and get some answers.

Gu Zuo and Gu You remained unyielding, their hands behind their backs, their bodies ramrod straight, clearly indicating they were well-trained individuals.

Gu You stared straight ahead, his voice booming: "I'm sorry, Second Young Master Lu, our master is busy and doesn't have time to see you right now."

Lu Chi frowned deeply. Was Ji Huaishen busy?

No time to see him?

This was the first time Lu Chi had ever been turned away at the door!

Ji Huaishen really has guts!

Lu Chi gave a cold laugh, put one hand in his pocket, and smiled in a somewhat roguish way.

"What if I insist on going in?"

He arrogantly raised an eyebrow: "You think you can stop me?"

Hearing him say that, Gu Zuoyou remained expressionless, simply nodding to Lu Chi and saying, "We have to stop them even if we can't."

Lu Chi smiled, a roguish yet ruthless expression on his face.

His dark eyes were fixed ahead, and he saw a tall figure approaching him.

Behind that man were several people in suits.

Ji Huaishen was dressed in a black suit. He was tall and slender, with an unparalleled air of nobility. In the darkness, his handsome face gradually became clear.