Zhao Yu had just sat back in his seat when the intercom rang again. The rapid ringing made his heart tighten. He couldn't help but recall Lin Xuan's stern face just now, and his heartbeat involuntarily accelerated a few beats.

He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, then stood up and walked steadily towards Lin Xuan's office.

"Mr. Lin, are you looking for me?" Zhao Yu asked softly while standing outside the door.

"Come in." Lin Xuan's voice came through the crack in the door, calm and deep.

Zhao Yu opened the door and did not walk straight to Lin Xuan as usual. Instead, he chose to stop about half a meter away from the desk, maintaining a proper distance:

"Boss Lin, is there anything I can help you with?"

Lin Xuan sat at his desk, his brows furrowed, his eyes scanning the table sharply, as if searching for something:

"The cactus on my desk, did you see where it went?"

Zhao Yu's heart trembled. He didn't expect Lin Xuan to suddenly ask about the cactus that had disappeared for a long time.

He was slightly stunned, then quickly searched his mind for relevant memories.

Seeing that Zhao Yu did not answer immediately, Lin Xuan's tone revealed a bit of dissatisfaction:

"I remember there was a cactus there, why is it gone?"

That was placed there by Ye Wanqing herself, Lin Xuan thought to himself, the memory was as clear as if it were engraved in his heart.

Zhao Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to answer truthfully:

"That cactus seems to have been accidentally knocked over and thrown away by Miss Xu during her last visit."

When Lin Xuan heard this, his expression instantly turned gloomy:

"When did this happen?"

"It was when Miss Xu Xinyi came to visit you last time. She might have accidentally touched it, and then..."

Zhao Yu explained carefully, fearing to anger Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan's memory has always been amazing. He knows every plant and tree in the office, including the location of the cactus.

He clearly remembered the last time Xu Xinyi visited him and the appearance of the cactus on the table.

He frowned, a hint of displeasure and doubt flashed in his eyes:

"I see, you go out."

Zhao Yu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left the office. Returning to his seat, he was still filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Why would Mr. Lin care so much about a small cactus? Could it be because it was a gift from Ye Wanqing?

The rumor that Ye Wanqing gave special care to Jiang Zhuo because he was somewhat similar to Lin Xuan had already spread widely in the circle.

Some people firmly believe this, thinking that Ye Wanqing can't forget her old love for Lin Xuan, so she places her emotions on Jiang Zhuo;

Some people are skeptical, believing that this is just groundless speculation and rumor.

But no matter what, this complicated emotional entanglement has become a topic of conversation among people in the circle.

For Ye Wanqing, the rumors from the outside world were just like the wind passing by her ears, and did not stir up any ripples in her heart.

When Qin Zhuyu heard these groundless rumors, a disdainful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she was mocking the ignorance and shallowness of those people.

When Qin Huai tried to bring these remarks into the discussion at home, Qin Zhuyu refuted them mercilessly:

"Why, all the good men in the world are dead, and only Lin Xuan is worthy of Wanqing's second glance? Her world is very broad, and she doesn't need to be limited to the shadow of one person."

Qin Huai was choked by his sister's words and was speechless for a long time, while Lin Xuan stood aside with a calm expression, as if all this had nothing to do with him.

Qin Zhuyu couldn't stand Lin Xuan's indifferent attitude. She picked up her handbag impatiently, stood up, and said anxiously:

"Brother, please move aside. I have an appointment with a friend to introduce her to Wanqing. Don't waste my time!"

Qin Huai tactfully stepped aside, allowing Qin Zhuyu to leave smoothly.

At this time, Li Chenfeng keenly caught the key information in Qin Zhuyu's words and asked curiously:

"Zhu Yu, when did you change your career to become a matchmaker?"

Qin Zhuyu rolled her eyes at him, her tone filled with a hint of anger:

"What's it to you? Why are you asking so many questions?"

Li Chenfeng didn't expect that his casual question would lead to Qin Zhuyu's "bombardment". He shrugged helplessly and touched his nose.

Qin Huai also realized the sensitivity of the topic. He looked at Lin Xuan, only to see that Lin Xuan's gaze was following Qin Zhuyu's back, and there seemed to be some unspeakable emotions hidden in his eyes.

Qin Huai and Li Chenfeng exchanged a subtle look, and they both decided not to mention Ye Wanqing anymore, so as not to touch the sensitive string in Lin Xuan's heart.

"Lin Xuan has already said, don't mention this matter again."

Qin Huai said softly, as if he was finding a reasonable excuse for his and Li Chenfeng's behavior.

Since Lin Xuan had spoken, they naturally stopped talking. After all, this was his private matter, and as friends, they only needed to maintain an appropriate distance and show respect.

What Qin Zhuyu said just now was not actually meant for Lin Xuan to hear.

She did have a friend she wanted to introduce to Ye Wanqing.

She met this friend during a trip to Beijing. Although her family background could not be compared with Lin Xuan's, she had a gentle personality, handsome appearance, and superior IQ. She was starting her own business and had a promising future.

Qin Zhuyu has always wanted to find an excellent partner for Ye Wanqing, but she has never met the right person before.

But at this moment, she already had a suitable candidate in mind and was ready to introduce him to Ye Wanqing, hoping that she could find her own happiness.

Recently, there has been a wave of rumors in the circle, saying that Ye Wanqing can't forget her old love for Lin Xuan, which makes Qin Zhuyu angry.

In order to vent her friend's anger, she half-jokingly tested Shen Zhengchu. Unexpectedly, Shen Zhengchu not only did not refuse, but seemed quite happy to do so.

So, Qin Zhuyu took action immediately and arranged a meeting with Ye Wanqing.

When Qin Zhuyu stepped into the literary and artistic coffee shop, Shen Zhengchu was already sitting by the window, waiting quietly.

He was dressed casually today, wearing jeans, a simple white T-shirt, and a light jacket. He exuded a fresh and refined temperament, which was very different from his usual appearance in a suit and tie.

Qin Zhuyu had repeatedly told Ye Wanqing on the phone to dress up nicely.

However, Ye Wanqing is naturally beautiful, and even the simplest outfit cannot conceal her brilliance.

She hasn't gone out frequently for more than a month, and her skin has become whiter and more delicate, as if it can emit light.

Today, she chose a light-colored long skirt, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind. In the sunlight, her skin was so white that it was almost transparent, like a fairy descending to earth.

She stepped out of the dazzling red sports car, her steps light and graceful, like a breeze blowing by, making people unable to help but look at her a few more times. She glanced at the watch on her wrist, afraid of being late, so she quickened her pace.

As soon as they entered the coffee shop, Qin Zhuyu immediately waved to her. Ye Wanqing smiled slightly, and that smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and bright.

She walked towards Qin Zhuyu, her eyes inadvertently swept across Shen Zhengchu at the table, and nodded slightly in apology:

"Sorry, I'm late."

Shen Zhengchu looked up at her, a flash of surprise in his eyes, and then responded with a smile:

"I'm here early, it's okay."

Qin Zhuyu nodded secretly, quite satisfied with Shen Zhengchu's decent performance. She quickly introduced:

"Wanqing, this is Shen Zhengchu, our protagonist today. Wanqing, my best friend, Ye Wanqing."

"I've long heard of you." Shen Zhengchu responded politely, with a hint of sincerity in his tone.

Ye Wanqing nodded gently, her voice soft and clear:

"Mr. Shen, nice to meet you."

Seeing this, Qin Zhuyu was secretly happy and felt that today's arrangements were quite smooth.

She chatted with the two of them for a while, found a suitable excuse, and left first, leaving Ye Wanqing and Shen Zhengchu to continue communicating in the cafe.

After Qin Zhuyu disappeared outside the coffee shop, the entire space seemed to have been muted, leaving only Ye Wanqing and Shen Zhengchu sitting opposite each other.

Although Shen Zhengchu had heard of Ye Wanqing a long time ago, when he saw her with his own eyes today, he found that she was subtly different from the stories circulating in the circle.

"Ms. Ye, the real you seems to be different from what is portrayed in the rumors."

There was a hint of inquiry in Shen Zhengchu's words, and his eyes were gentle yet measured, showing his gentlemanly demeanor just right.

Ye Wanqing gently raised the coffee cup and took a sip, her movements graceful and calm.

"What kind of person am I in Mr. Shen's mind?" Her voice was soft and calm, as if she was discussing an unimportant topic.

"People often say that Miss Ye is incredibly beautiful." Shen Zhengchu smiled slightly and then added, "If this makes Miss Ye feel unhappy, I apologize in advance."

Ye Wanqing shook her head gently and looked at Shen Zhengchu gently:

"Mr. Shen, you are too kind. Your gentleness and elegance are well-deserved."

The conversation between the two was neither overly enthusiastic nor cold, maintaining a delicate balance. However, the world of emotions is inherently complex and changeable, and it is difficult to measure it with simple words.

Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye it was almost 4:30 in the evening. Ye Wanqing looked at her watch and took the initiative to say goodbye:

"Mr. Shen, we've enjoyed talking today, but it's getting late, so I should leave."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhengchu did not try to persuade her to stay. Both of them knew that this meeting was more about giving Qin Zhuyu face.

He stood up to pay the bill, then walked out of the cafe with Ye Wanqing.

After taking a few steps, he saw Xu Xinyi walking down from a car opposite.

Ye Wanqing and Xu Xinyi hadn't seen each other for a long time since that unhappy dinner. She glanced at Xu Xinyi indifferently, without any intention of greeting her, and turned to Shen Zhengchu and said:

"Mr. Shen, my car is over there."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhengchu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said with a smile: "What a coincidence, my car happens to be parked in the same direction."

Ye Wanqing smiled slightly: "In that case, why not go together for a while."

It was just a few steps away, a piece of cake, and the two of them walked towards the parking lot together.

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