Lou Yuming’s expression froze. “You, what are you doing?”
Song Xi smiled. “Nothing, I just want to kiss you.”
Lou Yuming, unable to resist her advances, scooped her up and placed her on the hospital bed.
She noticed that ever since Song Xi was kidnapped, she had become much more direct, clinging to him these past two days.
Lou Yuming liked this version of Song Xi.
“There’s something I want to ask you.”
Just as things were about to get intimate, Song Xi suddenly asked, “Who is Ke Chuyao?”
The moment the name echoed in the air, Lou Yuming’s movements faltered.
He gazed at her, his eyes deep. “Who told you that name?”
Seeing the change in his expression, Song Xi’s heart skipped a beat, but she mustered the courage to continue. “Someone else. Is she your first love?”
Lou Yuming pursed his lips, leaned in, and covered her mouth. “No.”
“Then… mmmph…”
The rest of her words were swallowed by Lou Yuming. His voice was low, husky, and magnetic. “Shut up and focus.”
…
Song Xi had a hunch that the name Ke Chuyao was significant.
She wanted to find out more, but when she asked Ge Baitao, Ge Baitao only said, “She seems to be Lou Yuming’s ex-girlfriend, but I’m not too sure about the specifics.”
It seemed she needed to find someone who knew Lou Yuming well.
After much thought, besides Shao Cheng, Song Xi couldn’t think of anyone else who knew Lou Yuming so intimately.
So, while Lou Yuming was at the company one day, Song Xi limped her way to Shao Cheng’s office.
Because of Anna, Shao Cheng felt a sense of indebtedness towards Song Xi. Ultimately, it was due to a lack of strict upbringing that such a thing had occurred.
Therefore, when he saw Song Xi, his tone was much gentler than usual.
“What’s wrong?”
Shao Cheng assumed Song Xi had come to demand an explanation, as Anna was his sister.
However, to his surprise, as soon as Song Xi sat down, she directly asked, “Do you know Ke Chuyao?”
She had a gossip-like expression.
Ke Chuyao?
“Where did you hear that name?”
His reaction was identical to Lou Yuming’s.
Song Xi grew even more curious. “Who is she?”
It concerned Lou Yuming’s private affairs, and Shao Cheng dared not say too much. “If you’re curious, you can ask Lou Yuming yourself.”
Song Xi immediately said, “He doesn’t want to say.”
“Shao Cheng, I have half the responsibility for my current state, I beg you, just tell me.”
She knew how to leverage him.
Shao Cheng adjusted his glasses, looking very troubled.
Song Xi changed her approach. “How about this, you just need to nod or shake your head to my questions, and I’ll figure out the rest myself. Is that acceptable?”
Without compromising his principles, he tacitly agreed, nodding slightly.
“Were Ke Chuyao and Lou Yuming together before?”
Nod.
“Did they break up?”
Nod.
“Why did they break up?”
Shao Cheng remained silent.
Song Xi had to prompt him, “Who initiated the breakup? Ke Chuyao?”
Shao Cheng nodded.
Song Xi was shocked. It was Ke Chuyao who initiated the breakup!
“Then… did they meet after the breakup?”
Shake.
Song Xi breathed a sigh of relief, and then hesitantly asked, “Was Ke Chuyao beautiful?”
Nod.
It made sense; if she wasn’t beautiful, how could she have captivated Lou Yuming?
“Last question.” Song Xi couldn't help but feel nervous. “Did Lou Yuming… like Ke Chuyao?”
Shao Cheng nodded, then shook his head.
“What do you mean, did he like her or not?”
Shao Cheng glanced at the time and quickly found an excuse to leave. “It’s time, I need to make my rounds.”
“Hey, Shao Cheng!”
Watching Shao Cheng flee the office as if from a ghost, Song Xi fell into a state of confusion.
Did he like her or not? If he didn’t, why were they together? And why did Lou Yuming’s expression change so strangely when she mentioned Ke Chuyao’s name?
No, she had to get to the bottom of this!
Song Xi asked Ge Baitao to inquire about Ke Chuyao.
After all, she was in the hospital now, under Lou Yuming’s constant watch, making it difficult to act.
Ge Baitao was efficient. Knowing how much Song Xi cared, she brought Ke Chuyao’s resume to the hospital room within twenty-four hours.
It happened to be lunchtime, and Lou Yuming was personally feeding Song Xi. Seeing Ge Baitao’s sudden arrival, he spoke with a hint of annoyance, “Do you have nothing better to do, coming to the hospital every day?”
Ge Baitao guiltily hid the resume behind her back.
Lou Yuming noticed. “What are you holding?”
“I’m not telling you. It’s a little secret between us.” She then urged Lou Yuming, “You’re talking about me? You, a big CEO, are here at the hospital every day. Don’t your subordinates say anything?”
“Yao Yifan is at the company.”
Ge Baitao gave Song Xi a meaningful glance. Song Xi then acted spoiled, “I want to eat fruit.”
Lou Yuming said, “You haven’t finished your meal yet. I’ll ask someone to buy it for you after you’re done.”
Song Xi was not happy and tugged at his sleeve, saying, “I want it now.”
What tricks were these two women playing?
Lou Yuming knew she wanted to get him away, but thinking they might want to have a private chat, he stood up. “Alright, Ge Baitao, you’re responsible for making sure she finishes her meal.”
Ge Baitao: “Yes, sir!”
As Lou Yuming left, he happened to run into Shao Cheng.
Shao Cheng paused and then said, “There’s something I wanted to tell you. Song Xi has been asking about Ke Chuyao lately.”
Lou Yuming’s brow furrowed. “What did you tell her?”
“I didn’t say anything at all.”
He truly hadn’t said anything, just nodded yes and shook his head no.
Shao Cheng said earnestly, “Since you like Song Xi, I advise you to clarify this matter with her yourself. Don’t let her overthink things and cause problems.”
Lou Yuming’s expression turned serious. After realizing what Shao Cheng meant, he raised an eyebrow. “Who said I like her?”
Shao Cheng sneered. “Your reaction is written all over your face. It’s a miracle, I never thought I’d see a look of affection on your face one day.”
Shao Cheng walked away, marveling. “This woman… she’s truly something.”
Lou Yuming touched his own face, and finally chuckled, shaking his head.