Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

As Liu Shiyin's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Lin Xiangyao continued to walk steadily toward the restaurant.

Just then, Huo Muchen slowly stepped out from the restaurant's threshold. The sunlight, as if recognizing his nobility, poured down from the clouds, falling precisely on his handsome face.

The sunlight seemed to blend seamlessly with him, shining brightly and complementing each other, making it impossible not to take a second look.

However, if you observe closely, the dazzling light is also somewhat blinding. The light, like the clash of swords and the clash of armor under the blazing sun, is brilliant but also carries a sharp edge, making it difficult to look directly at.

Lin Xiangyao approached cautiously, her heart filled with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, and finally mustered the courage to call out softly:

"Mr. Huo."

Her voice revealed barely suppressed joy, her heart was pounding like a deer's, and a faint blush appeared on her face.

Huo Muchen glanced sideways, his gaze falling on Lin Xiangyao beside him, but his gaze was as indifferent as if he were looking at an insignificant passerby.

His tone was icy, as if covered by a layer of frost:

"who are you?"

Huo Muchen's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Lin Xiangyao's heart. She instantly felt her heart sink to the bottom, and a sense of loss surged over her like a tidal wave, almost drowning her.

She stood there, stunned. All the words she had prepared vanished, and she didn't know how to respond.

Her eyes revealed deep disappointment and helplessness, as if all her expectations had vanished in that moment.

"I'm……"

Before Lin Xiangyao could even utter her name, Huo Muchen had already strode forward.

She silently turned around and followed behind Huo Muchen. Her steps were heavy and slow, each step seemingly carrying endless loss and sorrow.

She knew that her love was ultimately just a one-sided obsession, and he had never noticed it.

"I'm going to the company,"

Huo Muchen smiled as he watched Liu Shiyin busy in the kitchen.

"Okay, take care on the road."

Liu Shiyin stopped what she was doing, gently gave him some instructions, and watched Huo Muchen leave the kitchen.

"Shiyin, don't you feel that Mr. Huo seems to treat you somewhat differently?"

Lin Xiangyao suddenly appeared in the kitchen and asked in a low voice, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

Liu Shiyin was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said:

"Oh, no, Mr. Huo is very kind to all of us."

As she spoke, she felt a little uneasy, unsure how to explain it to this new friend.

Lin Xiangyao didn't seem satisfied with the answer. She frowned and continued to press:

"Really? But I always feel that the way he looks at you is a little different, like... he cares about you a lot."

Liu Shiyin felt a little awkward after what was said, and not wanting to dwell on the topic, she changed the subject:

"Xiang Yao, don't think about these things. Mr. Huo is a good person; he's been very kind to everyone. Let's talk about the Huo residence instead. You've just arrived; is there anything I can help you with?"

Seeing this, Lin Xiangyao didn't press the matter further, so she nodded and changed the subject to the daily life at the Huo residence.

"What's wrong? You look so lovestruck. Did you catch a glimpse of a girl's eyes in the outside world and your heart fluttered?"

Gu Heng looked at Huo Muchen with a mocking gaze. Recalling Huo Muchen's absent-mindedness during the meeting, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

Startled by Gu Heng's question, Huo Muchen's thoughts drifted away, his eyebrows slightly raised, a hint of a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips. He didn't directly answer Gu Heng's question, but simply said softly:

"maybe."

He didn't want to reveal too much to Gu Heng, after all, his feelings were still quite vague.