Chapter 3 Breaking Off The Engagement
- Tang Muyue looked at the time on her phone and thought that Li Xuanxiao should be in his office by now.
- An idea came to her mind, and she asked the driver to make a U-turn.
- Soon, Tang Muyue was standing in front of the entrance of the Li Group Corporation headquarters.
- She checked out the top floor of the building from where she stood: it was a skyscraper built into the clouds. The building was fully covered in glass, reflecting the golden sunlight. Tang Muyue couldn’t help but squint.
- That man was right there, at the CEO office on the top floor of this building.
- Tang Muyue walked into the lobby and headed straight toward a designated elevator dedicated to only a few important personnel. A few employees at the lobby recognized her immediately, so they didn’t get in her way.
- She made it all the way to the top level and arrived at the doorstep of Li Xuanxiao’s assistant’s office. The assistant, Xu Mo, was surprised to see Tang Muyue.
- “Ms. Tang… I mean, Young Mistress, you… Why are you here?”
- Xu Mo stood up immediately. He was at a loss for words from her surprise appearance.
- Tang Muyue had never bothered to visit the Li Group Corporation - and she had proclaimed she would not, either.
- However, each time she ended up appearing, she would stir things up at the company, wreaking havoc everywhere she went. And each time when that happened, Xu Mo would be scolded by the CEO and be forced to clean up after the fiasco. Evidently, Xu Mo had grown afraid of her.
- Tang Muyue also recalled all the mess she had made previously.
- As a matter of fact, Xu Mo had been quite nice to her in her past life. Of course, he was also protective of her because of Li Xuanxiao. Still, she used to loathe Xu Mo.
- She felt extremely guilty upon recalling all the trouble she had caused.
- So she improved her attitude drastically and asked, “Is Xuanxiao in?”
- Xu Mo was stunned for a moment. He wasn’t used to her sudden politeness. Moreover, when Tang Muyue addressed the CEO in the past, she had always mentioned his name in full.
- Even so, he replied honestly, “The CEO is currently in a meeting.”
- Tang Muyue nodded obediently, “Then I’ll wait for him inside. Please pay no attention to me and do whatever you have to.”
- She proceeded to walk straight into the CEO’s office.
- Xu Mo was shocked. For a moment he thought something must have gone wrong with her.
- He returned to his senses soon after and offered tea to Tang Muyue without delay. He was afraid if he pissed her off in any way, she would begin to cause trouble again.
- Three hours later.
- When Li Xuanxiao returned to his office after the meeting, he saw Xu Mo, who seemed to be holding back on something. He furrowed his brows in confusion and stepped into his office.
- Tang Muyue was there, lying idly on the spacious couch, flipping through the pages of a magazine. It seemed like she was having a pleasant time.
- Li Xuanxiao, even more puzzled now, frowned and asked coldly, “Why are you here? What is it that you want?”
- Tang Muyue put down the magazine when she heard him. She sat right up. She couldn’t peel her eyes away from Li Xuanxiao.
- A man of tall stature and sturdy strides, Li Xuanxiao was dressed in a tuxedo which all the more emphasized his slender figure. Coupled with those outstanding facial features of his, he was an eye candy even as frustration was written all over his face.
- Tang Muyue ignored the strong, cold aura he was giving off.
- The man right in front of her was just too attractive.
- Tang Muyue scolded herself in silence. Was I blind? Why would I push away such a great man? What a big idiot!
- “Can’t I visit without purpose? Haha, it’s almost time for lunch. Let’s go grab something together.”
- Tang Muyue smiled playfully as she moved closer to the man.
- Seeing how she came nearer with a smile on her face, Li Xuanxiao thought she was behaving oddly. He raised his brows and asked sarcastically, “Why, what are you trying to plot again? Trying to break off the engagement? Let me tell you, now that things have reached this stage, just cut it out! I would advise you to give up on that idea, the sooner the better.”
- Hidden within the monotonous voice was a sense of anger. Tang Muyue was surprised for a moment.
- She complained silently. Just how ignorant can you be!
- She knew, though, that she was to blame because of how dramatic she had been.
- It was only natural that he would feel and say so.
- Tang Muyue wasn’t frustrated. Maintaining her cheerfulness, she walked to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. She hung onto the man like a koala bear and replied with a grin, “You’d better remember your words. We will not break off the engagement! I will keep that in mind as well. Now, do you want to have lunch together? If you don’t, I’m going to have to ask Gu Chenxuan out instead.”
- Right after she finished her sentence, Li Xuanxiao’s face turned grim immediately, showing hostility.
- Tang Muyue shuddered as she sensed resentment radiating from him.
- But she was here for Li Xuanxiao, after all. And since she had already provoked him, there was no reason for her to stop halfway.
- Given all the deeds she had done in the past, it was only natural for Li Xuanxiao to be prepared to counter whatever that might come in his way. Tang Muyue could only take it slowly, one step at a time, to get him back.
- No matter what, I must bring us closer!
- Once she thought of this, she continued to wrap her arms around his neck and waited for his reply.
- Li Xuanxiao squinted while looking at her. He was trying to figure out what she was plotting this time around.
- After a while, he shook her skinny arms off his neck, turned around to grab his car keys, and led the way out. He asked as he walked, “What do you want to eat?”
- Tang Muyue beamed as he gave in to her request. From behind, she caught up to him and held his large hand. “I don’t know; I’ll let you make the call!”
- Li Xuanxiao tightened his lips and did not say more as he attempted to shake her hand off him.
- Tang Muyue smirked as she saw Xu Mo standing by the door. She rolled her eyes playfully and within a matter of seconds, she was beside Xu Mo with her arm around his elbow.
- Li Xuanxiao looked at them grimly. Before Xu Mo could even respond to the situation, Tang Muyue’s hand had already been grabbed by Li Xuanxiao’s strong grasp and placed back onto his own arm.
- Tang Muyue smiled cunningly in her mind. Li Xuanxiao appeared to be indifferent, but deep in his heart was a special place reserved only for her. She firmly believed that someday she would conquer him!
- Xu Mo gaped at the way the two interacted right before him. After his momentary daze he began to wonder what on earth was going on between Tang Muyue and Li Xuanxiao.
- He thought he must be seeing things - it all just seemed too surreal!
- Tang Muyue has never wanted to get close to the CEO. What is wrong with her today? Has she finally lost it?