Chapter 15 Mr. Huo, my name is Ruan Yao
Ruan Yao's mind went blank for a moment, and her first reaction was to quickly examine herself from head to toe in her mind.
A light-colored dress, a neat blazer, it seems... there's nothing wrong with it.
Her cheeks instantly felt hot.
Ruan Yao, carrying the folder, walked to the desk and first handed the file to Huo Jing.
After putting down the documents, she turned to Huo Yanzhi, her eyes sparkling as she greeted him.
"Mr. Huo, we meet again."
Huo Jing's expression shifted from businesslike to surprised, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the two.
"You two know each other?"
Before Huo Yanzhi could speak, Ruan Yao quickly explained, "Mr. Huo lent me an umbrella when it rained earlier."
She saw the man raise his eyes, his dark pupils falling on the documents on his lap, his slender fingers gently stroking the edge of the pages, and her heart began to beat faster.
Ruan Yao added, "I forgot to mention my name last time. My name is Ruan Yao."
As she finished speaking, the caressing motion stopped.
Huo Jing's gaze swept between the two of them, as if she was about to say something.
Huo Yanzhi suddenly closed the document in his hand and stood up.
He finally raised his eyes, but instead of looking into her bright, sparkling eyes, his gaze lingered only on her delicate chin, polite but not intimate.
His thin lips parted slightly, with a gentle curve, and his voice was the kind that is described as melodious as a cello, deep and resonant, but without warmth.
"Miss Ruan."
There are only these three words.
Then, he turned to Qin Feng.
"It's time to go to the meeting."
After saying that, he strode off towards the door.
He passed by Ruan Yao without pausing at all, and left just like that.
Looking at that departing figure, even the slow-witted Ruan Yao understood.
He was avoiding her.
He responded to her, but in the most gentlemanly way, he drew a boundary line between them.
The chance encounter of borrowing an umbrella and the brief interaction on a rainy night were completely erased by that indifferent "Miss Ruan".
My heart felt like it had been squeezed, both sore and painful.
Is the man who clung to her in her past life with a slightly roguish smile really the same person as Huo Yanzhi, who pushes her away?
Overwhelmed by grievance and confusion, Ruan Yao quickly lowered her head and bit her lip tightly to prevent the moisture from condensing into tears.
Does he really not want to have anything to do with her?
Qin Feng, who was standing to the side, took in everything.
He looked at Miss Ruan in front of him, who looked so aggrieved after being abandoned by a heartless man. Her beautiful doe eyes were watery, as if she could burst into tears at any moment, which made his heart clench.
Amitabha Buddha, the boss has really gotten himself into a lot of romantic troubles.
Qin Feng silently grumbled to himself, then awkwardly gave Ruan Yao a polite nod before quickly following her out.
In the corridor, Huo Yanzhi had just stepped out of his office when he bumped into Gu Huai, who was returning with a cup of coffee.
He didn't look to the side, and only left two words.
"They're gone."
"Huh?" Gu Huai looked bewildered at the hot coffee he had just made. "Can't I wait a bit? I just finished making this coffee..."
Huo Yanzhi didn't even glance at him, and walked straight to the elevator.
Gu Huai watched his merciless back and let out a wail, then had no choice but to shove the coffee in his hand into the hands of a passing female employee.
"Hey beautiful, are you thirsty? Here you go!"
He quickly caught up with him, still complaining, "I knew I shouldn't have hitched a ride with you. You made it so I didn't even get a cup of coffee."
Downstairs in the office building.
Huo Yanzhi was about to open the car door when he suddenly stopped.
Not far away, a familiar white Maserati was merging into the traffic and slowly driving away.
The license plate number looked familiar.
His eyes narrowed.
It's Shen Yu's car.
Huo Yanzhi's face instantly darkened, and the veins on the back of his hand gripping the car door handle became slightly visible.
"Why are you walking so fast? It's like someone's chasing you." Gu Huai's voice came from behind. He caught up in a few steps and was about to pat Huo Yanzhi on the shoulder when he was startled by the other's expression.
"Damn, who did you see? They look terrible."
He followed Huo Yanzhi's gaze and saw only a bustling scene of cars and people.
Huo Yanzhi withdrew his gaze, and the almost overflowing violence was instantly contained, and his expression returned to normal.
"nothing."
He opened the car door and got in.
Gu Huai pursed his lips and got into the car as well.
After he settled down, he suddenly remembered something and winked at Huo Yanzhi, "Hey, I think I just saw that pretty girl who returned your umbrella. I didn't expect she's an employee of our aunt's company."
Gu Huai had a look of anticipation on his face. "Is Jingbei really that small? It seems you two are quite destined for each other."
fate?
Huo Yanzhi's hand, resting on his knee, tightened almost imperceptibly, and the lines of his profile became taut.
In the depths of his dark eyes, a melancholy and self-mockery that no one could understand surged.
It seems there's only a tragic fate between them.
In the driver's seat, Qin Feng glanced at the rearview mirror, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something.
But when he caught a glimpse of Gu Huai, who looked quite interested, in the passenger seat, he swallowed his words.
In the office.
Ruan Yao stood there, dejected.
She stared at the clean white toes of her shoes, somewhat puzzled.
What went wrong?
Could it be that her rebirth triggered some unpredictable change?
In her previous life, she had only heard that Huo Yanzhi seemed to be cold and unapproachable, but she had never experienced it firsthand.
Now I've seen it for myself.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Huo Jing's calm voice rang out above her head, interrupting Ruan Yao's chaotic thoughts.
Ruan Yao blinked quickly, forcing back the moisture, and when she looked up, she had regained her composure.
"Director Huo, I'm fine."
She was simply struck down by the harsh reality.
However, she has now successfully entered Happy Star Island and gained Huo Jing's approval.
Moreover, she even met Huo Yanzhi on her first day of work and spoke with him. Even though he was so distant, it was still a pleasant surprise.
This is the best start, isn't it?
With that thought, Ruan Yao calmed herself down, and the light returned to her misty eyes.
She is incredibly lucky.
Huo Jing didn't expose her, but quietly looked at the girl in front of her who was as beautiful as a delicate porcelain doll, taking in all the subtle changes in her expression.
From being devastated to regaining composure, it only took a few dozen seconds.
Those little thoughts were laid bare on her face, as clean as a blank sheet of paper.
It's kind of funny, and kind of cute.
It's as if the words "I like Huo Yanzhi" are blatantly written on their foreheads.
Huo Jing leaned back in her chair, tapping her fingertips lightly on the table. The scene from earlier replayed in her mind, and she tasted something else entirely.
Huo Yanzhi's behavior today was a bit off.
Like a hedgehog covered in sharp quills, it desperately curls itself up, refusing anyone's approach.
Why did he come today?
Sending documents?
When has it ever been necessary for him to personally handle such a trivial matter?
Huo Jing toyed with the pen in her hand, the corners of her mouth curving into a more amused smile.
interesting.
"Ahem." She cleared her throat, breaking the silence in the office.
Ruan Yao immediately perked up and looked at Huo Jing.
"Director Huo."
"Come sit down." Huo Jing gestured with her chin toward the chair opposite the desk.
Ruan Yao obediently walked over, sat down properly, placed her hands on her knees, and looked like a well-behaved girl waiting to be scolded.
Huo Jing looked at her, not mentioning what had just happened, and instead pushed a document over to her.
"This is the company's most important S-level project next, the 'Summer Wonderland' series of trendy toys."
Ruan Yao was stunned for a moment, then quickly reached out and took it.
"I looked at your portfolio and the IP management concept you mentioned during the interview."
Huo Jing's tone returned to its businesslike crispness, "Your idea is very bold and forward-thinking, I admire it."
The sudden praise made Ruan Yao feel flattered. She looked up, her eyes filled with uncertainty.
Huo Jing looked at her and casually dropped a bombshell.
"Therefore, I plan to hand this project over to you."
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