Chapter 373
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Xuxu bade him farewell . "Bye . "
Charles nodded and added in an earnest tone . "I hope we will have another chance to have a meal together . "
He grinned as he continued, "It would be a good idea to ask Yan Rusheng to come along so that he won't be jealous . "
Xuxu could only smile at him . She had a pleasant conversation with him and she didn't want it to end on an unhappy note .
"Let me give you a lift . " Charles gestured towards his car and looked at Xuxu .
He remembered that she didn't drive today so she would have to flag for a taxi .
"Thank you . " Xuxu thanked him first before declining his offer . "We are headed in opposite directions . I'll get a taxi . "
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Charles didn't insist . "Then be careful on your way back . Have a good day . "
He waited for Xuxu to walk away before going on his way .
As she sat in the taxi, she looked past the window admiring the view . Even during winter, the capital city was still bustling and vibrant .
It wasn't affected by the transition of seasons and certainly wasn't affected by anyone's mood .
In this world, no one would die without another .
… Even though the inner world of a person might not be as vibrant as before or perhaps had turned dreary . But then, it shouldn't affect his or her desire to keep living .
Just like her, she had wanted to strive for the best, to improve herself constantly .
Charles had said that a woman needs to strike a balance between work and rest, especially for a beautiful woman .
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And he had twisted it by saying that a smart woman doesn't need to prove her capability using her work performance . That would only mean that she had lacked confidence .
She had a hunch that Charles must have gotten wind of the situation between Yan Rusheng and her .
Even though they weren't on the headlines, news articles of them online or in the newspapers could still be constantly seen .
Yan Rusheng and Fang Jiayin's past relationship were being dug out by the media as well .
So it's not surprising if Charles knew .
She didn't even have time to meet Zhou Shuang recently . She just kept burying herself with work .
Her daily routine: head to work, work late and end work .
She didn't relax or enjoy a meal outside of work . She assumed that she was leading an ordinary lifestyle right now as she could face him calmly every day .
But she knew in her heart that their relationship had not progressed . Neither did it went back to how it was in the past .
She was just deluding herself all along .
After a meal with Charles, her mood was lifted at least to an extent . It felt as if someone had parted the dark gloomy clouds away to allow the sunbeams to stream in .
A smart woman doesn't need to prove her capability using her work performance . That would only mean that she had lacked confidence…
She began to wonder if Charles had pondered earnestly regarding this advice .
…
"Sister Xuxu, the report you have instructed me to do yesterday is already completed . I've placed it on your desk . "
Wen Xuxu had barely sat down when her assistant came over .
As she unbuttoned the buttons on her coat, she smiled brightly at her . "Okay, thanks for working hard . "
Her female assistant was surprised when she saw the smile on her face .
She had started work almost a month ago and she had never seen Xuxu smile .
Her assistant was slightly overwhelmed and nodded . "This is what I'm supposed to do . "
"You may go . " Xuxu noticed her expression and she knew how everyone in the office was feeling jittery and suppressed recently .
Then she looked at the rest of them . "I'll treat everyone to afternoon tea . "
Everyone started chattering and the mood was lifted in the office .
"That's great! Sister Xuxu hasn't given us a treat in a long time . "