Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady
Chapter 67 - 67 65 The Beauty Invites You to Dinner

67: Chapter 65: The Beauty Invites You to Dinner 67: Chapter 65: The Beauty Invites You to Dinner This incident had Liu Shanshan’s mind unsettled throughout the journey, as she pondered how to explain the situation to Sister Xin upon her return.

Tangyu, on the other hand, seemed carefree as if nothing had happened, and the two took a taxi straight back to the company.

Just as they stepped out of the elevator, they ran into a familiar figure.

Lu Youcai’s eyes flashed with a glimmer of light when he saw Tangyu and Liu Shanshan walking out of the elevator together.

Many people knew about his affection for Liu Shanshan, and he was also pursuing her.

However, Liu Shanshan had always been deliberately avoiding Lu Youcai.

Of course, it wasn’t that Lu Youcai was particularly loathsome, nor did Liu Shanshan despise him.

It was just that she felt a gap and a generational difference between herself and Lu Youcai, the young and promising division manager at Changyou Company.

Therefore, she was reluctant to have much to do with him.

Another important point was that Liu Shanshan had always harbored a very pure and beautiful longing for love, like the fairy tale kind.

Feelings were her priority; she didn’t care about the rest.

She would reject anyone she didn’t have feelings for from the start and keep her distance to avoid making things difficult for herself.

She had always been resolute in matters of love.

Nevertheless, Lu Youcai still approached Liu Shanshan with a polite smile and nodded, “Miss Liu, what a coincidence to see you again.”

Liu Shanshan responded with a smile, “Yes, such a coincidence.

I need to get back to the company now, goodbye.”

Seeing Liu Shanshan in such a hurry to leave upon seeing him, Lu Youcai felt quite uncomfortable and said, “Miss Liu, I get the feeling you really dislike me, always trying to avoid me like this.

Do I really make you that uncomfortable?

I was too direct last time, and for that, I apologize.

I hope we can still be friends.”

Liu Shanshan replied, “Not at all, Mr.

Lu, please don’t misunderstand, I have something to report to our Sister Xin.” She didn’t wish to respond to his latter request—if she agreed to be friends with him, he would surely use that as a pretext to meet her, making it even harder for her to refuse.

This was something Liu Shanshan understood very well.

“Hehe, I see.

Then how about this, Miss Liu, I don’t know if you’re free tonight, but I would be honored if you would dine with me.

I happen to have some matters I’d like to discuss with you,” Lu Youcai said with an elegant smile, exhibiting the manners of a gentleman.

Liu Shanshan really wanted to decline immediately but felt it was somewhat inappropriate.

After all, the other party and the company were currently negotiating a cooperation, and they all had to maintain working relations.

Yet, Liu Shanshan didn’t want to agree, leaving her in quite a dilemma.

For some reason, she turned to Tangyu with a pleading look.

Seeing Liu Shanshan’s gaze, Tangyu immediately flashed her a smile and suddenly took her hand in what seemed to be a boyfriend-like manner, saying, “Shanshan, let’s go, no need to bother with him.

There are always some people who have to be so bothersome.”

Liu Shanshan was taken aback by Tangyu’s sudden bold move, but she managed to maintain her composure, even though her palms were sweating.

This was the first time a man had ever held her hand like this.

Liu Shanshan glanced at Lu Youcai and saw his expression darken slightly.

Now that things had gone this far, she might as well add fuel to the fire—Liu Shanshan bit her lip internally and said, “I’m sorry, Mr.

Lu, but I already have a boyfriend.

Thank you for your misguided affection, but I really must be going.” With that, she quickly left with Tangyu.

Watching the two leave, Lu Youcai’s expression turned from cold to somewhat sinister.

Over the years, countless girls had tried to pursue him, all of whom he found uninteresting.

Only Liu Shanshan had caught his eye, unforgettable at first sight, and he had started to like her.

He had always been excellent, proud, and the center of everyone’s attention.

Advancing triumphantly with his impressive background, he had become a successful young man and headed a department.

In others’ eyes, he was the epitome of tall, rich, and handsome.

Naturally, having his enthusiasm met with such a cold response upset Lu Youcai and left a bitter taste in his mouth.

“Hmm, interesting.

I’ve never failed to get what I want.

No worries, I have plenty of time to play with you.

Liu Shanshan, this is the first time I’ve met a girl with such a persona and indifference, and I like it.” Lu Youcai smiled, a strange gleam flickering in his eyes as he turned and entered the elevator.

“Tangyu, thank you so much, you’ve helped me again,” said Liu Shanshan with relief in her heart, hoping that this would finally discourage Lu Youcai from pursuing her.

With a light smile, Tangyu said, “It’s nothing, scarcely worth mentioning.

Haha, Liu Shanshan, you just said you had a boyfriend.

How come I didn’t know about it?

Aren’t you single?” Tangyu obviously asked this on purpose.

Liu Shanshan glared at Tangyu playfully and said, “The boyfriend I mentioned is you——”

“Yikes——”

A strange yell interrupted their thoughts before Liu Shanshan could finish speaking.

They looked up to see Wang Dazhuang, who had popped up from some corner, standing before them.

His eyes were wide and his expression exceedingly exaggerated, as if he had stumbled upon something astonishing.

Bewildered, Liu Shanshan glanced at Wang Dazhuang and then down at herself, only to suddenly realize that her hand was still intimately holding Tangyu’s.

Remembering the words she had left halfway, her face instantly turned red, resembling a ripe apple, filled with shame as if wishing to burrow into a hole.

It was such a coincidence; the misunderstanding was now enormous.

Seeing Liu Shanshan so embarrassed, Tangyu couldn’t help but smile to himself, finding the sensation of holding a beautiful woman’s hand truly delightful.

Liu Shanshan’s hand was so soft; touching it felt as if it had no bones, as smooth as milk, and very pleasant to hold.

What a wonder it would be to have such a hand replace his own…

At this thought, Tangyu felt an urge to win Liu Shanshan over.

“Ahem, sorry, I didn’t see anything just now.

Please, carry on, I’ve got to pee,” said Wang Dazhuang, nodding and smiling awkwardly, then he took off running, soon disappearing without a trace, his speed impressively fast.

Liu Shanshan, wanting to explain, found herself frustrated as Wang Dazhuang had already run off.

She stomped her foot petulantly, her eyes pouting, her cheeks blushing even redder, as if blood would ooze out.

It seemed this misunderstanding would be hard to clarify.

Yet somehow, as Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu, she couldn’t muster any anger.

Could it be that she harbored feelings for Tangyu?

No, that couldn’t be right.

She was usually so cautious with love; how could she be acting so rashly?

“The innocent are guiltless, the filthy taint themselves.

Wang Dazhuang was just joking; no need to take it to heart.

I’ll go and explain it to him later,” Tangyu said with a smile.

Liu Shanshan was about to say something else, but seeing Tangyu speak like that, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

After all, it wasn’t Tangyu’s fault; he had just tried to help her moments ago.

If anyone was to blame, it could only be said that it was too much of a coincidence, leading to such a misunderstanding.

“Forget it, we really didn’t have anything going on between us.

It was just a misunderstanding,” Liu Shanshan said.

Tangyu, on the other hand, secretly hoped that something would come of it.

The two of them walked toward Zhao Xinxin’s office, and just as they reached the door, it swung open.

Zhao Xinxin stepped out and upon seeing Tangyu and Liu Shanshan, she said, “You’re back so soon, and empty-handed at that.

What did President Chu have to say?”

A shadow passed over Liu Shanshan’s eyes, and she said, “Xinxin, there was—”

Before Liu Shanshan could finish her sentence, Tangyu interrupted, “Xinxin, the contract has no issues.

President Chu said he just wants to think over some details and he will sign the contract as soon as possible within the next couple of days and then deliver it.

Xinxin, don’t worry, President Chu takes this cooperation case very seriously, there definitely won’t be any problems.”

Joy appeared on Zhao Xinxin’s face, and she nodded, “That’s great.

This cooperation case is a big deal.

If we can succeed, it will bring at least a million in revenue to our company.

Our company is in the midst of growing, and it is essential to have a few big successful cases to make it into the bigger circles and take on more substantial cases.

Well done on this—I have some other business to attend to, so go ahead with your work.” After saying that, Zhao Xinxin left.

Once Zhao Xinxin was gone, Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu and said, “Why did you lie to Xinxin?

This is no trivial matter.

Xinxin values this case heavily.

If she finds out you were lying, you’re done for.”

Tangyu said with a smile, “How could that be, Liu Shanshan?

Why would I lie to Xinxin?”

Liu Shanshan frowned, utterly befuddled and looking at Tangyu with confusion and suspicion.

“You didn’t lie to Xinxin?

How is that possible?

Our cooperation case with Chu Xiang Technology was a trap they set, a game to get back at Xinxin.

How could they possibly sign the contract?

Isn’t that lying to Xinxin?”

Tangyu shook his head, “You’re looking at this too superficially.

Trust me, within three days, I guarantee President Chu will personally deliver the contract to Xinxin’s hands.

This cooperation case will progress very smoothly.”

Seeing Tangyu’s serious and confident expression, Liu Shanshan was even more puzzled, her eyes flickering doubtfully.

She genuinely did not understand why Tangyu was so confident.

They had already clashed head-on with President Chu and his team, offending them grievously.

If they weren’t seeking revenge, it would already be a blessing, yet Tangyu still talked about the cooperation case.

Had he lost his mind?

But seeing his earnest expression, she couldn’t believe he was joking.

Although she hadn’t known Tangyu for long, she felt that he seemed very steady and wasn’t the type to speak without considering his words.

Nevertheless, the situation baffled her greatly.

Yet, for some reason, looking at Tangyu’s face and his clear eyes, she believed he wasn’t lying.

“Are you—really that confident?” Liu Shanshan asked.

Tangyu nodded with a smile, “Of course.

Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Just wait and watch.

Don’t ask about anything else for now, I have my ways.”

“…”

“Alright, if you want to be all mysterious, I’ll just wait and see.

If things don’t turn out as you say within three days, both of us will be in big trouble.

If that happens, Xinxin might just toss us out on our ears.

It took me a long time to land this job, and if I get thrown out, you’re taking full responsibility,” Liu Shanshan said.

Tangyu looked at Liu Shanshan and cracked a smile, “Not just full responsibility, but a lifetime of responsibility works for me, even supporting you is fine.”

“Drop dead,” retorted Liu Shanshan, her face immediately turning red with a coy curse.

“By the way, Tangyu, are you free tonight?” Liu Shanshan turned to leave but then turned back to ask.

“If a beauty is inviting me, then of course I’m free.

Why, do you want to have a secret rendezvous with me?” Tangyu replied.

“Now you’re being improper.

I wanted to invite you to dinner tonight, are you game?” Liu Shanshan said, casting a playful glare at him, though she wasn’t really angry.

Tangyu smiled wryly, “That’s an honor and truly irresistible.

But how could I let you do that?

How about I treat you instead?”

“How about you treat me next time?

Tonight, I want to treat you,” Liu Shanshan said.

“Ha, sure, next time will be on me,” Tangyu said with a smile.

This conversation seemed to have brought him and Liu Shanshan closer.

With a few more invites like this one, things could naturally take their course.