and cried an apology to Wen Man, trying to pull her up.How can that be!How can this be!Wen Man is Bo Yan's only beloved jewel, how can she kneel to this beastWen Man stood still, her gaze fixed on Gu...When Aunt Lin asked, Little Lin Xi also looked up at her mother.

The little guy, though young, knew a thing or two about people. He carefully tugged at Anran's hand and called out "Mama" like a kitten.

Anran's eyes reddened even more.

She crouched down and gave Xiaolinxi a gentle hug. "Mommy is okay."

After comforting Lin Xi for a while, little Lin Xi happily went back to his room to play with his bouncy ball. Auntie Lin was still watching Lin Xi leave out of the corner of her eye as she wrapped dumplings. She then pulled An Ran aside and whispered, “Did you have an argument with Mr. Huo”

An Ran didn't hide anything, she told him everything that happened.

Aunt Lin was silent for a long time before she slowly spoke in a low voice: "Mr. Huo is a good person, and he seems to have genuine feelings for you. But whether the shoes fit or not only you know. They say it's better to advise against separation than to advise against reconciliation, but this matter ultimately depends on your own decision. Anyway, no matter what happens, I will help you take care of Linxi."

An Ran hugged Aunt Lin.

Aunt Lin didn't feel good either, and said softly, "The afternoon flight Go pack your bags, I'll call you when the dumplings are ready."

Anran nodded, in fact she did need some personal space now.

This time, she was going to stay for at least a month. She dragged out a fairly large suitcase. After packing everything up, she suddenly looked down at her middle finger and saw the diamond ring Huo Yunsi had given her.

An ran caressed lightly for a few moments with reluctance.

Even now, she still likes Huo Yunsi, but some things are just not meant to be. They're too different for each other.

After a long time, Anran still took off the ring and carefully put it back in the bedside drawer.

She and Huo Yunsi, this is all they could do...

……

Anran hesitated, wondering if she should take Lin Xi to the city, but after some thought, she gave up.

This time must have been very busy.

She didn't care about Lin Xi, but instead wanted Aunt Lin to take care of her.

An Ran took a taxi to the airport alone. She had changed her flight and was about to go through security when a voice sounded from behind: "An Ran."

An Ran turned her head and saw it was Li Siqi.

Wearing a brown coat, sunglasses, and full makeup.

Li Siqi walked closer, took off her sunglasses: "Just a few words won't delay your flight."

A smile touched Anran's lips lightly.

Li Siqi noticed her eyes and paused for a moment before saying, "Is it worth it To give up everything you have now for that old man Anran... I really don't understand. If you have feelings for Gu Yunfan, these past few years..."

Anran interrupted her, saying: "I'm just an employee under Mr. Gu."

Li Siqi bit her lip and glared at her.

After a moment, Anran softly said: "You're worried about him, why don't you go to the city yourself! I think Gu Zong not only needs help with work, but also someone by his side."

Her words made Li Siqi uncomfortable, she snorted lightly: "I have someone."

Anran said no more.

Everyone has their own feelings, who they like and when they like them, every step is important.

Just like her, she likes Huo Yunsi, but so what

She may never be able to love him without reservation.

Anran raised her hand to look at her watch: "Do you have anything you want me to tell him"

Li Siqi looked at her for a long time, shook her head, and said, "No! Anran... Seeing you here, I feel at ease! It's contradictory, isn't it I should hate him, but I find myself both jealous of you and hoping that you'll stay by his side. I must be crazy."

Anran gently pulled her scarf tighter, as she turned to leave, she couldn't help but think—

To go crazy, one actually needs capital.

Before capital, it's best to remain rational and avoid getting carried away by emotions.

Over the past few days, she and Huo Yunshi were very passionate and sweet together, but ultimately, they hadn't resolved the real-life issues before getting together easily. Now that they've broken up, it just feels absurd.

An Ran wouldn't blame Huo Yunsi, nor herself.

She was just a little disappointed...

At 2:00 PM, the plane took off on schedule and flew to City.

After landing, Gu Yunfan arranged for his driver to pick up An Ran. An Ran didn't even put her luggage in the hotel before heading straight to Gu Corporation.

The car stopped in front of the Gus House, and An Ran got out safely.

Everyone here knows her, they call her "Ms. An" when they see her. An Ran nodded faintly and went straight into the elevator.

Employees in the hall were whispering to each other.

"Mr. Gu's most trusted confidant has arrived! After this power grab, Secretary An is definitely going to be promoted."

"Who says not!"

Anran pretended not to hear the idle chatter as she listened. The elevator slowly ascended, finally reaching the top floor.

In a conference room that can accommodate one hundred people.

Gu Yunan sat in the first place, expressionless.

The two factions sat apart, the Gu CEO hadn't settled down yet, and over here the shareholder meeting had already erupted into chaos... The door opened and An Ran walked in.

Gu Yunfan raised his eyes and An Ran smiled faintly, "Mr. Gu!"

Gu Yunfan looked at her quietly for a few seconds, then nodded his chin slightly: "Let's sit down and have a meeting!"

……

Anran arrived at 5 p.m., the meeting lasted until 10 p.m. By the end, everyone was aching all over, but no one showed it, leaving in a hurry.

In the vast conference room, Gu Yunfan gently rubbed his temples.

An Ran made him a cup of coffee and after putting it down, she whispered: "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, the contract with Zhongtian is lost."

Gu Yunfan was stunned.

He actually knew about this message this morning, but when Anran said it now, he immediately guessed the reason. He picked up his coffee cup with his slender hand and asked her softly before drinking, "Do you regret it"

Anran shook her head.

Gu Yunfan smiled faintly: "It's good if you don't regret it!"

He slowly drank half a cup of coffee, then looked up and said softly, "This news is still unknown at the headquarters. In short, let's keep it under wraps before Zhongtian and Huo announce it! Losing Zhongtian's contract would be very detrimental to us."

Anran still wants to apologize.

Gu Yunfan stopped her. He gently stroked the armrest of the chair and said in a soft voice, "In the current situation, you are far more important than a contract."

He finished speaking and stood up. "Let's go get something to eat, then we'll go pay our respects together. He... actually really liked you in life."

A few simple sentences, imbued with a hint of desolation.

Nodded peacefully.

After dinner, she went to Gu's ancestral home. When she returned to the hotel, it was past midnight. Anran carried her luggage to check in. As she waited for the front desk clerk to process her paperwork, she saw that fine snow was drifting outside the hotel entrance.

The snow fell softly, but Anran seemed to hear a sound nonetheless.

She was a little lost in thought, the front desk clerk called her name twice before she took the room card and thanked them.

After washing up and lying in bed, the argument with Huo Yunshi during the day came to mind... She wasn't heartless, she had finally convinced herself to make amends, but being apart was definitely not pleasant.

Since they were all adults, when she said they should break up, they simply stopped contacting each other.

At seven o'clock in the morning, Anran finished washing up and eating breakfast before going out.

Meeting, meeting, overtime!

Cheers!

Besides being able to chat with Linxi and Aunt Lin for a few words every day, she really didn't have the energy to think about anything else... Slowly, the person named Huo Yunsi also gradually faded in her memory.g carried her back to the master bedroom. Just like last night, he only satisfied himself briefly before stopping.Wen Man leaned against him.He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "We can save t...