HCB What exactly does Chapter 73 mean?
What exactly does Chapter 73 mean?
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fu Shiyue and she walked side by side through the crowd at the banquet.
As they walked, Fu Shiyue suddenly turned around, a slight smile playing on his lips as he looked at the somewhat uneasy woman before him and asked, "What's wrong? Judging from your expression, are you still feeling nervous?"
Hearing this, she couldn't help but raise her head, quickly glancing at the composed Fu Shiyue beside her, and replied helplessly, "President Fu, please spare me, can you stop joking with me?"
After she finished speaking, she gently bit her lip, as if trying to hide her nervousness.
However, Fu Shiyue seemed completely oblivious to her thoughts. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Just keep following my lead and act according to the situation. With me here, nothing will go wrong."
Hearing this, her previously anxious heart calmed down a little, and she nodded gently to indicate that she understood.
After that, the two stopped talking and walked side by side in silence, their steps becoming lighter without them even realizing it.
"Hello, Mr. Fu." Just then, a clear and melodious voice came, as sweet as a nightingale singing in a valley.
Immediately afterwards, a woman gracefully walked forward and nodded slightly to President Fu.
This woman was extremely beautiful, with a face like a peach blossom, eyebrows like distant mountains, and eyes that seemed to contain endless charm.
She was wearing a bright red evening gown, the dress was well-tailored and perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure.
Her long, straight, jet-black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, gently brushing against her fair, snow-white skin, adding to her charm and sexiness. She wore a pair of exquisite high heels, and every step she took was graceful and swaying, as if dancing a beautiful melody.
What is most eye-catching are the enormous earrings she wears. The two large gold circles shimmer with dazzling light and sway gently with her movements, as dazzling as the stars in the night sky.
"You're Qiao Yi, the deputy director of Yishi?" Fu Shiyue narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examining the woman before him with her exquisite makeup and elegant demeanor.
He felt that the other person looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
Suddenly, a memory flashed through my mind—it seemed that I had inadvertently come across some news reports about her while flipping through the newspaper last time.
Just then, Joey gracefully walked up to Fu Shiyue. She first gave him a polite smile, then slowly shifted her gaze to Xie Shiyun standing beside him. A knowing smile played on her lips as she said in a slightly teasing tone, "Oh, so this is the lady you brought today, Mr. Fu? What a beautiful and charming young lady!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Shiyun was slightly taken aback, and a hint of embarrassment instantly appeared on his face.
Meanwhile, Joey was looking Xie Shiyun up and down with great interest, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and inquiry.
For a moment, the two women stood facing each other, their eyes meeting, the atmosphere somewhat subtle and tense.
Joey stared at the woman with a heart full of doubt, wondering to herself why such an ordinary-looking woman with no outstanding features could stand openly next to Fu Shiyue.
Given Fu Shiyue's outstanding qualities and high status, his criteria for choosing a partner should be extremely demanding. How could he choose such an ordinary and mediocre partner?
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Joey's face, but behind the smile lay deep doubt and confusion.
"Could she be Mr. Fu's girlfriend?" Joey said softly, her seemingly polite words actually filled with suspicion about the woman's identity.
After all, how could an extraordinary man like Fu Shiyue possibly be interested in such an ordinary woman?
Just then, Xie Shiyun, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't help but speak up to explain.
However, before she could utter a single word, she felt a strong arm suddenly grab her shoulder and pull her sharply towards Fu Shiyue.
She turned her head in surprise, her gaze falling precisely on Fu Shiyue's cold and handsome profile.
He parted his thin lips slightly and spoke before Xie Shiyun could:
"Director Qiao is right. The woman standing next to me is my girlfriend, whom I'm currently dating. I had no idea Director Qiao was so interested in my personal affairs. Does he have some special insights?"
Fu Shiyue's tone was calm and even, but the oppressive feeling it contained surged like a tidal wave, making people feel suffocated.
When Xie Shiyun heard what he said, he was stunned. His heart was filled with shock, and his face was full of disbelief.
She had just opened her mouth to retort when the other person suddenly turned around and stared directly at her.
Xie Shiyun was startled by the sudden gaze, and the words she was about to say were instantly swallowed back. Like a child who had done something wrong, she quickly and obediently looked away, not daring to meet the other person's eyes again.
After listening, Joey's expression didn't change much. A faint smile played on her lips as she softly said, "I'm not interested in Mr. Fu's personal affairs, you know. I'm more interested in Mr. Fu himself. After all, someone as capable and outstanding as Mr. Fu is a rare find in my work!"
Then, Joey bowed slightly and said politely, "Then please take your time browsing around here, Mr. Fu. I have some things to take care of, so I'll take my leave now. Please excuse me."
After saying that, she walked away.
After Joey walked away, Xie Shiyun could no longer suppress her anger and doubts. She suddenly broke free from Fu Shiyue's side and questioned, "President Fu, what exactly do you mean by this? Why are you using me as a shield?"
"Whether you think I'm joking or using this as a shield, please believe me, every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart!"
The words seemed to come alive, constantly echoing in her ears:
"That's true..."
"That's true..."
"That's true..."
The sound was like a demonic whisper, assaulting her mental defenses again and again.
She couldn't help but think about his expression and tone when he said those words, trying to find even the slightest hint of falsehood.
However, no matter how she tried to recall it, she could only feel its sincerity and earnestness. Could it be that everything he said was actually true?
Once this thought took hold, it grew wildly like weeds, gradually shaking her originally resolute heart.
.....
She took a deep breath, thinking to herself: perhaps this is not the place for her to stay.
A strong sense of unease welled up inside her, making her eager to escape the place.
So she raised her head, looked at President Fu with a firm yet slightly apologetic gaze, and said softly, "I'm sorry, President Fu, I'm suddenly feeling a little unwell, and I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in the following activities. I'm really sorry, I'll have to go now."
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and prepared to leave.
However, just as she took a few steps, a strong hand suddenly grabbed her arm.
She turned around in surprise and found Fu Shiyue staring at her.
Without saying a word, he pulled her forcefully and led her quickly toward the park outside the banquet hall.
The two hurried along, passing through the bustling crowd, and arrived at the quiet park behind them.
Finally, Fu Shiyue stopped and released her hand that was tightly holding his, but then forced her against the wall, leaving her with nowhere to escape.
He gazed at her silently for a full two seconds...
Those deep eyes seemed to see into every corner of her heart, sending chills down one's spine.
Then, he slowly extended his right hand, gently grasped her chin, and lifted it slightly, forcing her to look into his eyes.
"I'm telling the truth, I'm not joking at all." His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it possessed some kind of magic, reaching deep into her soul.
Faced with this sudden situation, she was momentarily at a loss, and in her panic, she stammered, "Mr. Fu... what... what do you mean?"
"I want to be with you." His voice was deep and magnetic, each word spoken slowly and clearly, as if he wanted to imprint those words deeply into the other person's heart. He stared straight at the woman before him, his gaze firm and passionate.
However, when the woman heard these words come from her own boss, she was completely stunned, her face showing an expression of absolute disbelief.
She never expected that Mr. Fu, who was usually serious, aloof, and rarely smiled, would say such things to her.
"Mr. Fu, I... can I take this as a joke? I don't think it's funny at all." She tried to calm herself down, but her slightly trembling voice betrayed her inner panic.
At this moment, the two looked into each other's eyes, and time seemed to freeze, the surrounding air becoming unusually heavy.
After a long while, his lips parted slightly again: "Xie Shiyun, I like you." This time, his tone was more resolute than before, without the slightest hesitation or retreat.
...She fell silent instantly, her mind a jumbled mess. Completely bewildered, the same question swirling in her head: Was she really going to have a relationship with this aloof boss from now on? It was utterly unbelievable!
"Mr. Fu, this is so sudden, I feel a little overwhelmed. Could you give me some time to process this?" she said, mustering her courage.
He looked at her calmly, a slight smile playing on his lips, as if he had expected her response.
Then, following up on her words, he continued, "Of course, but I have one small condition."
Upon hearing this, her heart tightened, and she asked nervously, "What?"
He gazed at her intently and slowly uttered a few words: "Don't hide from me."
She paused for a moment, then quickly nodded and replied, "Okay, I won't."
Perhaps it was because they had been spending more and more time together and their understanding of each other had deepened; or perhaps it was because the feelings that had been hidden deep in their hearts for so long were finally awakened at this moment...
In short, an indescribable feeling began to slowly grow and spread between them.
Over the years, Fu Shiyue has single-handedly supported such a large group as Wanshen, and he has encountered all sorts of people here.
He felt that this girl was the purest person in the world.
Regarding her gaze
They seemed to have suffered many hardships in life, yet they had no desires whatsoever; what they possessed was a pure heart.