The newest secretary was currently following Xiao Yuanmu from behind and giving him an overview of today’s agenda. When he saw Xiao Yuanmu had stopped, he also promptly stopped in his tracks and paused his report. He thought about the advice his seniors had given him: the first rule a secretary had to abide by was to not get too close to the “Supreme Commander.” This was also the reason why his predecessor had been fired.
Xiao Yuanmu opened up the large brown envelope Yang Jie had handed over to him. As he pulled the thin papers out, a photo also slipped out. He frowned. The secretary behind him promptly walked over to pick up the photo. After handing the photo back to Xiao Yuanmu, he retreated. His actions had been efficient and nimble. bHSYXf
Yang Jie took half a step closer to take a glance at the photo. He didn’t recognize the man in the photo. But when he saw Xiao Yuanmu’s expression, he could tell that the other did not like him. Furthermore, for some reason, Yang Jie felt like the clothes the man was wearing looked familiar.
“His background report is also included.” Yang Jie said, “We also have the results from Shi Qi’s investigation now. His real name is Li Shiqi. He’s currently in his second year of high school. Both of his parents are professors. He was recruited by his manager to start modelling. His background is very simple. He poses no threat to Song Ershao
Xiao Yuanmu didn’t look up. His voice was flat. “A week ago, I had a meal with the Xiao couple. Did you forget?”
“I don’t mean that.” Yang Jie shut his mouth after saying this. When he saw that Xiao Yuanmu didn’t seem inclined to respond, he said, “I mean, why aren’t you willing to go back to the Xiao Family? Mrs. Xiao comes by every day, just wanting to see your face. She really hopes that you’ll go back and live with them. But, you….” inS4sR
A dark light flashed through Xiao Yuanmu’s lowered gaze. When he looked up and saw Yang Jie’s concerned expression, he placed his fountain pen down. He interlocked his fingers and placed his hands over his lap. Voice calm, he said, “Why do you think the Xiao Family is trying to take me back in such a high-profile manner right now?”
Yang Jie blanked slightly upon hearing Xiao Yuanmu’s question. He pondered over this question for half a minute before saying, “The Xiao Family had only noticed you because of RE’s success. They had probably investigated you after seeing your interviews. It likely had been then that they realized that you might be their long-lost son. That was why they had come to see you and confirm your identity.”
Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.
Xiao Yuanmu didn’t move. He continued to look at Yang Jie quietly, waiting for the other to continue.
Yang Jie pursed his lips and added, “Then, the results had confirmed your identity. Back then, the prime motivation for investigating you had probably been because they wanted to partner with RE. Therefore, although they were happy and excited, they also saw this as an opportunity. That was why they had released the information that they had ‘found you,’ even though they had yet to formally take you back and meet with the other Xiao Family members. They wanted to use this to warn off other companies that had been preparing to reach out to RE.” bAxm8Z
“At the same time, they hope that RE will merge with their group. They want to take in our research group…”
Yang Jie’s voice grew quieter and quieter. Eventually, he stopped talking.
“However.” Yang Jie turned to look at Xiao Yuanmu and said, “I think that, although they may have made that announcement with their own profit in mind, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao’s feelings for you seem sincere….”
Under Xiao Yuanmu’s gaze, Yang Jie’s voice once again quieted. Just as he thought that Xiao Yuanmu would disapprove of his words, Xiao Yuanmu said, “I do think that they’re being sincere.” Pvfe4x
Yang Jie: “Then, why won’t you meet with Mrs. Xiao?”
Xiao Yuanmu looked down, his long, straight eyelashes covering up the chill in his eyes. His voice was cold and indifferent. “Before the Xiao Family formally announces my identity, it is inappropriate for me to be in too much contact with members of the Xiao Family. You should know this. I also have an adult younger brother with whom I share both parents with.”
Yang Jie didn’t get what having a younger brother had to do with why Xiao Yuanmu shouldn’t be in touch with the Xiao Family. He asked, “What does all that have to do with your younger brother?”
“It obviously involves him.” A blond man walked into the office, snapping his fingers. He said, “Yang, do you really not know? Looks like our number one assistant needs to improve his thinking. Xiao’s younger brother is the rightful heir to the Xiao Family. That grandiose coming-of-age ceremony had practically announced his position as the sole successor of the Xiao Group. As such, now that the Xiao Family has found Xiao, his younger brother will probably be pushed back in the line for succession.” lsvQwM
“Louis.” Yang Jie frowned. “I’ve told you many times before. Knock on the door before coming in.”
Louis casually found a sofa to sit on. There was a relaxed expression on his face. He looked like he was in his own home. “Relax a bit, Yang. I’m in Xiao’s office right now, not yours.”
Yang Jie directed a disdainful look in his direction. When he recalled how Song Xuanhe had also made himself at home in Xiao Yuanmu’s apartment in the past, he couldn’t help but quietly roast: “You and Song Xuanhe would probably have some things in common.”
Louis’s ears were sharp. He raised a brow. “Who’s Song Xuanhe? Is he as handsome as me?” AvDqzX
Yang Jie rolled his eyes. When Xiao Yuanmu thought of Song Xuanhe, the frost dissipated from his eyes, and the arc of his lips softened. “He’s better-looking than you.”
“Impossible.” Louis shrugged and joked, “There does not exist a man more handsome and sexier than me. Even you just barely manage to be my equal. Xiao, is that Song Xuanhe better-looking and sexier than you?”
Who knew what he was thinking about, but Xiao Yuanmu’s lips curled into a slight smile. He made a soft sound of agreement.
Louis was so shocked that his jaw dropped. He shouted, “Oh my god! Unless there’s something wrong with my eyes, I swear to god that your ears are red!” H5hQ8g
Eve: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) What are you thinking about, Mumu? (I think I know hehehehe.)