After the divorce, the crazy CEO knocked on his ex-wife's door every night.

But whether it was her imagination or not, he didn't seem as depressed as she had imagined.

Although there was a hint of heaviness between his brows, he still maintained a smile and composure in front of her.

This made Gao Jing both gratified and puzzled.

He pursed his lips slightly, but still managed a sunny smile, and replied, "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."

This answer seemed to be both a comfort and a warning to myself.

His voice was warm and sincere, conveying a firm confidence.

That smile touched her heart once again.

She was deeply attracted to him from the first time she saw him.

That sunny smile and determined gaze became her irresistible charm.

If it weren't for Shen Xuan's existence, perhaps the two of them would have been a couple by now?

But now that he has broken up with Shen Xuan, is there still a chance for him to be with her?

This thought ignited hope in her heart, but it was also mixed with unease.

She stared at him intently, as if trying to find some clue on his face to confirm her guesses and hopes.

Lu Yuchen noticed the emotions in her eyes. Seeing that she was staring at him, he subconsciously waved his hand in front of her eyes a few times, trying to break her focused gaze.

Gao Jing looked away, smiled somewhat awkwardly, and lowered her head to concentrate on eating her lollipop.

She was trying to mask her unease with this seemingly unintentional method.

Seeing her shy expression, Lu Yucheng couldn't help but smile and asked gently, "Did you come all this way just to tell me this?"

He wanted to figure out Gao Jing's thoughts and true intentions.

"what?"

Gao Jing looked up at him blankly, clearly not expecting him to ask such a question.

Her mind went blank for a moment, and she didn't know how to answer.

“Of course not,” Gao Jing quickly realized, “I wanted to invite you to dinner.”

Although she had a feeling he would refuse, she still said it casually, waiting for him to politely decline.

What would you like to eat?

Lu Yuchen smiled slightly, as if he was waiting for an answer, rather than a sign of rejection.

He glanced at his watch, frowned slightly, and said in a slightly anxious tone, "It's almost lunchtime. Luckily, someone's treating us, let's go."

This decision made it seem as if he really had no reason to refuse the offer.

Gao Jing was stunned for a long time, completely unexpected that Lu Yuchen would actually agree.

This sudden change filled her with surprise and disbelief.

"Lu Yuchen, are you really willing to go out to eat with me?"

Gao Jing still couldn't believe her ears and needed to confirm it again.

He frowned in confusion and asked, puzzled, "It's just having a meal together, what's wrong with that?"

His expression was full of sincerity and incomprehension.

Gao Jing was speechless, unsure how to respond to such frankness.

Her complex emotions were completely thrown into chaos at that moment, and she couldn't even speak.

Meanwhile, Shen Xuan drove away from Jiangcheng alone.

As the wheels rolled on, her emotions fluctuated constantly.

A few hours later, she appeared at a high-end restaurant in Hucheng.

The decor here is elegant and the atmosphere is tranquil.

She looked a little tired when she walked into the restaurant.

Sitting opposite me was a man who looked to be around forty years old. He exuded a calm and composed aura that came from years of experience, which made people feel at ease and respectful.

Shen Xuan forced a smile and said, "Order whatever you like, it's on me today!"

She tried to project an indifferent attitude, but in reality, her inner struggles and contradictions had not diminished.

The man opposite smiled gently and said, "Please order whatever you like. Since you came all this way, this meal is on me."

His tone was calm yet firm, making it impossible to refuse his kindness.

Shen Xuan casually selected a few dishes and then handed the menu to the waiter.

She tried her best to appear relaxed and natural, but her heart was still heavy.

As soon as she turned around, she found the man opposite her looking at her with a smile, his eyes full of understanding and encouragement.

This warmed Shen Xuan's heart.

She seemed to notice the surprise and scrutiny in his eyes, and couldn't help but explain, "I'm sorry, I've had a really bad case of mouth ulcers lately, so I had to wear a mask to see you. I hope it didn't surprise you too much."

He replied, "I'm not used to you being so polite all of a sudden."

Although half of her face was covered by a mask, her eyes curved into crescent shapes when she smiled, and she replied in a gentle tone, "So there are things that make you feel uncomfortable too?"

And so, they began a natural conversation.

Their lives had already intersected many years ago.

At that time, he was an assistant to her maternal grandfather and maintained very close contact with her mother, Guan Chengxin.

To his surprise, the person representing the other company to discuss the details of the cooperation was actually himself.

Not far away, Gao Jing, carrying several shopping bags, followed Lu Yuchen into the restaurant.

The waiter quickly came over and led the two guests into the reserved private room with a smile.

Not long after Lu Yuchen sat down in the private room, he noticed through the glass wall that the back of a person in another private room across the way looked very much like Shen Xuan.

She frowned slightly, thinking that according to the schedule, Shen Xuan should still be in Jiangcheng at this moment, so she put the thought aside for the time being.

Afterwards, Lu Yuchen followed the waiter into the private room he had reserved.

After settling in, Gao Jing fanned herself with a handkerchief and complained, "It's so hot here!"

To make her cooler, Lu Yuchen got up, took off his coat, and said, "Why don't you take a look at the menu and order something? I'm going to the restroom first."

Gao Jing nodded and picked up the thick menu in front of her, quickly skimming through it.

Meanwhile, Shen Xuan downed three large glasses of water in succession.

Although she usually drinks tea instead of alcohol, she decided to drink a few small glasses of water with the other person in this business setting to show her sincerity.

Only then did the man take out a formal cooperation agreement from his bag and hand it to Shen Xuan.

The two exchanged a few words about the specific details of the terms in a friendly manner, and then quickly and pleasantly completed the signing process.

Just then, as he passed the door of the next room, Lu Yuchen happened to hear a very familiar female voice coming from inside.

This made him pause for a moment, then he took two steps back and stood again next to the half-open door, looking inside.

Sitting inside were an old man and a young man.

The older-looking man was in excellent health, his face radiating vitality. Sitting opposite him was the girl Lu Yuchen could never forget—Shen Xuan.