God of Racing

Chapter 663 - 650

"Is it you?"

Yu Sangwan was startled, then smiled, "Hello, Mr. Qin."

She only nodded slightly, but didn’t shake Qin Shaoju’s hand.

Qin Shaoju raised an eyebrow, but didn’t mind, withdrew his hand, and rubbed his nose, "I didn’t expect it, you are Mr. Fu’s rare gem."

Only then did Fu Xianlin and Le Zhengsheng interject, "You two know each other?"

Yu Sangwan shook her head with a smile, "We met once before, but I wouldn’t say we know each other."

Qin Shaoju shrugged with a nonchalant demeanor, "It seems I didn’t leave a good impression on Miss Fu that one time we met."

Yu Sangwan tugged at the corner of her mouth, not responding.

Seeing this, Fu Xianlin quickly gave Le Zhengsheng a look, and Le Zhengsheng promptly said, "Young Master Qin, the banquet is ready. Please take a seat!"

"Yes, indeed!" Fu Xianlin stood up and called out, "Come on, let’s chat over drinks."

Yu Sangwan frowned, following at the end, "Dad, Ah Sheng, I’ll go upstairs to accompany the little one, and come down for dinner later."

Everyone was stunned; it seemed she really didn’t like Qin Shaoju!

Chapter 344: Helping You Unbutton

The transfer application matter was temporarily put on hold.

However, Yu Sangwan felt that with Helian Si’s indifferent attitude, whether she transferred or not didn’t really matter.

That day, Helian Si finished work particularly early. Yu Sangwan also rarely got off work early, and when stepping out, she ran into Ou Guanshen, who looked quite tense, not his usual self.

Yu Sangwan approached and greeted him with a smile, "Secretary-General Ou, I’m off work... What are you so nervous about?"

"Oh." Seeing it was Yu Sangwan, Ou Guanshen sighed lightly in complaint, "You don’t know, the president’s aura is off today."

"Hmm?" Yu Sangwan was taken aback, as her insight into this was naturally not as deep as Ou Guanshen’s.

Ou Guanshen, being the secretary-general, was always closely attending to Helian Si, involved in every detail of both official and personal matters. The pressure on Ou Guanshen was palpable.

Glancing up and down at Yu Sangwan, Ou Guanshen hesitated before speaking, "I mean, how come you and the president... aren’t together?"

"..." Yu Sangwan was stunned, not expecting him to say that.

"Oh..." Ou Guanshen shook his head, "I know it’s not my place to say. But the president seems so pitiful..."

Helian Si pitiful? Yu Sangwan didn’t understand this perspective.

Ou Guanshen, uncharacteristically talkative, went on, "You have no idea, ever since I was reassigned to the president five years ago... I’ve never seen him smile... All these years, the only thing in his life is state affairs."

Hearing it this way, it does sound rather lonely.

Ou Guanshen continued, "The young lady arranged so many blind dates for the president, but he never went... Yet this time he agreed, but I can tell he’s very unhappy."

Pausing, he glanced at Yu Sangwan again.

"Reporter Yu, if I may be blunt, do you not like the president?"

"..." Yu Sangwan was at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond. This kind of family affair of the wealthy was not something to casually discuss.

Ou Guanshen assumed her silence meant agreement, appearing even more distraught, "Oh, one can’t force affection. To be fair, the president’s personality is indeed a bit reclusive, not appealing to girls. But with you, he’s truly invested... He’s told me in private, he just likes you, not caring about your past."

Although Helian Si had mentioned this to Yu Sangwan before, hearing Ou Guanshen say it again still moved her...

A person like Helian Si, openly expressing his emotions for her!

"Oh..."

Ou Guanshen continued lamenting, "Feelings can’t be forced. The president agreed to the young lady’s arranged date, it seems he’s been hurt in this matter with you..."

Just then, there was a sound at the inner room door, and Helian Si came out.

"No more talking..." Ou Guanshen turned and approached.

Yu Sangwan was left in a daze, reminded of hearing Helian Si’s phone call that day. He had said... "Sister, about Qin Mengshu... arrange a time to meet!"

So... was it really a blind date?

At the doorway, Helian Si came out. He had changed out of his uniform and was wearing a casual suit, looking more relaxed and appearing younger than usual. A few strands of hair usually slicked back were now loose, covering his forehead.

It seemed he had purposely dressed up.

However, his stiff character showed... No tie, yet the collar buttons of his shirt were fastened tightly.

Helian Si approached and glanced at Yu Sangwan, "You’re still here?"

"I’m leaving now." Yu Sangwan quickly smiled, pointing to his collar, "Loosen this... Otherwise, the person might find you rigid."

Helian Si was slightly taken aback, "You... know?"

"Yes." Yu Sangwan nodded, "Secretary-General Ou just mentioned it."

Helian Si raised his hand to touch his neck, "What did you say earlier?"

Yu Sangwan smiled, "The subordinate said, you should undo a couple of collar buttons... to seem more approachable."

"Oh." Helian Si nodded, raising his hand to unbutton, but was awkward and clumsy.

Seeing him fumbling like a child, Yu Sangwan couldn’t help noticing how his frowning and pursing lips resembled the little one, and without much thought, she reached up to his neck, "Let me help you, sir."

"..." Helian Si felt his face heat up upon hearing this. He immediately complied and bent down to her level.

Though Yu Sangwan wasn’t short, Helian Si’s nearly six-foot-three height made him too tall. In this position now, Helian Si couldn’t help teasing her, "Fu Xianlin’s daughter, you must have had a good upbringing. What were you doing during your growing years to end up this short?"

"..."

Yu Sangwan was suddenly jolted, looking up at him. Being so close, she could even see into each other’s pupils.

Yu Sangwan became lost in thought, remembering how Lu Jinxuan used to always say she was... short to death!

Observing her odd demeanor, Helian Si tugged at the corner of his mouth, "What’s wrong?"

"...Nothing." Yu Sangwan unbuttoned his collar and turned her face away.

Helian Si furrowed his brows, "Your eyes are red, yet you say nothing’s wrong?"

"I..." Yu Sangwan decided not to hide it, and quietly said, "I just thought of Jinxuan. He often said the same thing you just did."

Jinxuan... Helian Si felt his throat constrict.

There was always the barrier of her nephew Lu Jinxuan between them, truly an impasse.

Helian Si gave her a deep look, "I’m leaving."

"...Okay." Yu Sangwan remained immersed in her sorrow, not turning to watch him leave.

Only after the sound of footsteps receded did Yu Sangwan wipe away her tears and turn around...

This Helian Si, not only does he look like Jinxuan, but how come even his speech and actions are similar? Is it just her imagination? Apart from their names, what else is different between these two?

"No!" Yu Sangwan startled herself with this thought, quickly admonishing herself, "Yu Sangwan, don’t make excuses for yourself. A different person is just that—a different person! Any resemblance is simply your subjective projection!"

Helian Si went on a blind date, and that’s great, thankfully...

...

Sitting in the car, Helian Si was preoccupied with thoughts of Yu Sangwan.

He didn’t know what was happening with him. How could he be so obsessed, constantly thinking of her? Liking someone must feel like this! It’s just unfortunate that he met her at the wrong time.

The car slowly came to a stop, and Ou Guanshen came over to open the door for him.

"President, we’re here."

Helian Si lightly furrowed his brows, a faint crease forming.

Getting out of the car and reaching the reserved private room, Helian Si saw from a distance the poised and impeccably made-up Qin Mengshu, instantly finding it dull...

But he couldn’t leave.

At that moment, an idea crossed his mind... Whatever, let it be Qin Mengshu! Actually, if it weren’t for Yu Sangwan, what difference would it make who the woman was?