If it weren't for the seatbelt, Song Mai's forehead would probably have suffered even more damage.

Seeing Chu Xing's strong reaction, Song Mai said disappointedly, "I know you went to see Liu Jia'er that night. Her perfume has a very distinctive scent that is easy to identify."

After all, Chu Xing was in the wrong first, and even though he heard Song Mai's thoughts, he couldn't just say it directly.

After a while, Chu Xing found himself unable to defend himself.

"She encountered some problems and needed me to go over."

Such an explanation was too far-fetched, and Song Mai naturally wouldn't believe it.

Clinging to a last glimmer of hope, she continued, "And then?"

Chu Xing sighed, "Her father and my family have a history. Now he's facing difficulties, so I have to go there."

"That's it?" Song Mai didn't hear what she wanted to hear in the end. Disappointed, she turned her head away and opened the car door.

Chu Xing pressed her hand down, his tone unusually urgent: "There will absolutely be nothing between me and Liu Jia'er."

"He didn't come home all night, and when he did, he was wearing a woman's perfume. Now he's trying to brush me off with a few words." Song Mai said disappointedly, not wanting to say anything more.

She was completely unable to move because Chu Xing held her down.

Chu Xing lowered his voice and said softly, "After all this time, don't you know how I feel?"

Sincerity is the most precious thing, but it is also the easiest to fake.

Song Mai turned her head away and stopped speaking.

Chu Xing forcefully grabbed her chin with his hand, forcing Song Mai to look him in the eye.

Song Mai could see a hint of sorrow and helplessness in his eyes, but even more so, a sense of apology.

He carries too much helplessness within him; once the opportunity to be honest about certain things is missed, any subsequent actions are tinged with ill intent.

"What are you doing?" Song Mai frowned and spoke in a cold voice.

The next second, Chu Xing's forceful kiss landed in front of him.

Song Mai tried anxiously to push him away, but she was no match for his strength, like a mayfly trying to shake a tree.

Chu Xing's kiss was very domineering, as if he wanted to hold Song Mai tightly in his arms forever.

With his deep kiss, Song Mai gradually succumbed, her body going limp, letting Chu Xing do as he pleased.

After the kiss, Chu Xing looked at Song Mai curled up in his arms, subconsciously ran his fingers through her hair, and whispered, "I'm sorry, I made you worry."

“Aren’t we family? You should tell me if something happens.” Song Mai said somewhat awkwardly, her eyes shyly avoiding Chu Xing’s gaze.

Chu Xing assured him, "I will resolve Liu Jia'er's matter as soon as possible and give you an explanation."

Actually, Song Mai didn't need this explanation; all she wanted was Chu Xing's attitude.

Back home, Song Mai took a hot shower and came out to find Chu Xing already asleep in bed.

It was rare to see Chu Xing so tired, so Song Mai gently covered him with a blanket.

Who knew that as she turned to go to the side, Chu Xing grabbed her wrist and pulled her away.

Song Mai felt dizzy and the next second she was lying solidly in Chu Xing's arms.

"Stay with me for a while," Chu Xing whispered, holding her tightly in his arms.

When Song Mai woke up the next day, she felt refreshed. She got up, looked at the bright moonlight outside the window, and slowly got out of bed.

"Good morning. I'm going to meet with a new client to discuss a plan today, so I won't be eating breakfast," Song Mai said while washing up.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xing frowned deeply.

"You can't skip breakfast, your body won't be able to handle it." Chu Xing deftly fried an egg, and by the time Song Mai had finished tidying everything up, the egg was ready.

Looking at the perfectly round eggs, Song Mai felt a surge of appetite. She quickly sat down at the table, waiting for the meal to be served.

"Eat slowly." Chu Xing watched Song Mai wolf down her food and subconsciously patted her back.

Chu Xing still finds it hard to forget the heartfelt words he heard yesterday.

The thought of the one-year deadline filled him with dread.

This was the first time he had ever been so afraid of losing someone. To him, Song Mai was no longer an ordinary person.

"What's wrong?" Song Mai said goodbye to Chu Xing, but found him staring blankly into space. She waved her hand in front of his eyes, but Chu Xing didn't react at all.

"Chu Xing?"

It wasn't until his name was called that Chu Xing reacted, forcing a smile: "Be careful on the road."

"Don't worry, you just don't look well today. Did you catch a cold from being caught in the rain yesterday?" Song Mai subconsciously reached out and touched his forehead. The temperature was about the same as hers, so she felt relieved.

Song Mai felt refreshed when she arrived at the company today. She sat at her workstation, ready to go. Su He looked at her curiously and asked, "What's wrong with you? You don't look like the same person today as yesterday."

Song Mai blinked: "Really? Haven't I always been like this?"

Su He's lips twitched, her face full of helplessness. You are completely different today compared to yesterday.

When Ji Feng came out and saw the smile on Song Mai's face, his expression softened considerably.

"The new energy project team needs to hold an emergency meeting now. Please come to the conference room immediately."

While Song Mai was organizing the documents, Su He muttered to herself, "Is it just my imagination? Why do you all seem so strange today, like... spring has arrived?"

"Stop thinking about these things and watch less of those idol dramas. I have to go to a meeting now. Watch my computer for me; it's downloading a very important file."

Song Mai made a point of emphasizing this, which gradually made Su He take things more seriously.

She nodded seriously: "Leave it to me, don't worry."

Ji Feng, with a serious expression, spoke in a cold voice in the conference room: "We have received notification that the other company will be meeting with another competitor this afternoon. Our proposal is very likely to be leaked, and our competitors may even learn of our weaknesses."

The PPT showed information about the two companies. The other company was named Q&W, and they came to China to seek cooperation.

The other company is called Sunrise Enterprises. There is absolutely no news about them, and I have never even heard of them being any competitors.

Such a dark horse emerging out of nowhere naturally attracts everyone's attention.

"According to current information, Sunrise Enterprises is not a standalone company, but a subsidiary of a large conglomerate. However, they are deliberately concealing this information, so we have no way of knowing it for the time being. What we need to do now is to discuss the plan again and find the loopholes as soon as possible."

After Ji Feng finished speaking, he looked around.

Everyone present understood the seriousness of the situation and rallied their spirits to begin working on the solution.

The atmosphere was intense, with everyone expressing their opinions and refusing to back down. Just as things were about to descend into chaos, Ji Feng wearily pounded on the table.