Chapter 1091: The Bed Cant Be Sat On

Xiao Qi, help me think of a way to make Xiao Xue work in my company.

As soon as the call connected, he heard Jiang Yus somewhat anxious voice. Fu Tingyan did not expect Jiang Yu not to have settled his issue with Ye Xue. It had already been more than a month!

Do you know why Ye Xue isnt willing to work in your company? Fu Tingyan leaned against the pristine white wall, a certain languidness to his posture. Knowing his brother was safe, Fu Tingyan felt a great weight lift off his shoulders. The past month had run him through the wringer.

He did not tell anyone about Fu Tingyus disappearance, not even Jiang Yu.

I dont know. Wouldnt I have resolved the issue by now if I knew? Jiang Yu hissed agitatedly. From where he stood, he could see the bustling streets of Jiangcheng through a large pane of gla.s.s.

I thought you said you solved the problem. Shouldnt you know why Xiao Xue isnt willing to continue working in your company?

Ill ask her again.

Jiang Yu was about to hang up the phone when Fu Tingyan hurriedly said, Dont be so direct!

If Im not direct, theres no way shell tell me why she wont stay, Jiang Yu protested.

Fu Tingyan thought for a while and said, Arent you going back to the head office? Maybe you could introduce it to her and see if shed like to go.

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She knows its the head office! I doubt she would agree to go with me. Theres no point in asking

Fu Tingyan was so exasperated that he wanted to crawl through the phone and knock some sense into Jiang Yus thick skull. Was he truly so dense?

Isnt Xinyue a subsidiary of the Jiang family? Wouldnt you still have plenty of chances to meet her if she went there?

Jiang Yu reached an epiphany. Thats right! Ye Xue is just confused. I cant believe I overlooked something so important. Thank you, Xiao Qi.

Jiang Yu hung up the phone with renewed resolve.

Fu Tingyan glanced at his phone and shook his head, helpless. Indeed, love turned even the smartest of individuals into fools.

No, Ye Xue had not agreed to be Jiang Yus girlfriend.

If she agreed, would not that make her IQ even lower than his?

He put away his phone and was about to rejoin the conversation with his older brother when he heard someone calling him. Young Master Fu, Im glad I found you. Ive been looking everywhere for you!

The person calling out to him sounded familiar. Fu Tingyan turned around and saw Xiao Xian hurrying toward him. What was Xiao Xian doing here? Shouldnt he be tending to his courtyard as a steward should? Fu Tingyan could not mask his confusion as he addressed Xiao Xian, Why are you looking for me?

Seventh Young Master, you received this via express delivery. Xiao Xian had learnt that Fu Tingyan would be visiting Bright Garden, so he rushed over, even if announced.

Fu Tingyans gaze fell on the package in Xiao Xians hands. It was a small box. He did not know what was inside since he had not opened it.

He accepted it, struck by an intense curiosity. As he opened the package, he asked, Do you know who sent it?

There was no signature, return address or phone number, Xiao Xian replied dutifully.

Fu Tingyan frowned. Peeling away the outer layer revealed another box within. It was a dark shade of ebony highlighted with golden patterns. He rapped a knuckle against the wood and discovered how hard it was. A box like this was probably worth tens of thousands of yuan.

It made him even more curious about what was inside.

His slender fingers caressed the lid of the box. With a small application of force from his fingers, the box snapped open. Its contents stunned him.

Inside the box was a mini trophy with all the signatures of PEAK.

PEAK was a battle team he had always liked. If it werent for his stint of learning martial arts, he would have signed up with them long ago.

PEAK won the World Champions.h.i.+p last year, creating a sensation when they attributed the teams winning to their loyal fans.

At the end of last years compet.i.tion, the team announced their partic.i.p.ation in another upcoming tournament at the start of the new year. Fu Tingyan had wanted to go and support his favourite team but could not do so with Fu Tingyus disappearance. It was a wasted opportunity he still felt bitter over.

Who could have sent him this priceless trophy?

He was beside himself with joy but also confused about receiving this handsome gift.

He flipped the package upside down and then right side up, scouring it for clues. Like Xiao Xian had said, there was no return address or contact information anywhere.

Only someone who did not want the sendee to know the senders ident.i.ty would do something like this.

Xiao Xian glanced at the contents of the exquisite box. As he had been by Fu Tingyans side all these years, he could appreciate its value.

Congratulations, Seventh Young Master! Youve always liked PEAK, so you must like this gift quite a bit.

Fu Tingyan looked up at Xiao Xian and smiled. I like it, but I dont know who could be so thoughtful.

His slender fingers traced the glinting gold decorating the ebony box thoughtfully. It must be someone who holds affection for the Seventh Young Master! Only daughters of those prestigious families would possess the wealth and connections necessary to procure a gift of this magnitude. This one has many young girls inquiring over the Young Masters information of late. Perhaps one of them is responsible for this magnificent gift, Xiao Xian said.

Dont spout nonsense! No one will think you a fool if you speak less regarding matters outside your understanding, Fu Tingyan admonished lightly, keeping the trophy inside its box before walking away.

Xiao Xian scratched his head in confusion. Did I say something wrong? Besides those daughters from prestigious families, who else would care so much about the Seventh Young Master?

Ever since Ye Xue quit her job, she had worked part-time from home, sending out resumes at every chance she got. Unfortunately, not one of them received a reply. It left her feeling dejected. Were her abilities so poor that no one would give her so much as an opportunity for an interview?

A knock on the door roused her from her dreary thoughts. She usually locked the door while working since she did not want people to disturb her.

Plenty of her relatives visited her, the worse being the gaggle of mischievous children that always tagged along. As soon as they stepped into her room, they would cause a stir, kicking up a fuss and leaving a mess in their wake. She hated cleaning up after them when she was already busy trying to get her work done on time.

Fewer relatives visited as the month drew to a close. She doubted any of her other relatives would visit save her parents. She probably should answer the door.

She got up with a sigh, mentally preparing herself to come face to face with her parents. Yet, it was not them who stood waiting outside but Jiang Yu. Ever since he ate at her house for dinner, he visited her more often. Moreover, he seemed to have free reign whenever he visited, with no one stopping him.

Like now, he could go up to her room without waiting for her mother to call for her.

Isnt it still office hours now? What are you doing here?

Her mind supplied the answer almost immediately. Youre not here to persuade me to go work at Xinyue again, are you? Ive already said Im not going. It would be best if you returned. Youre a general manager; Im sure there are plenty of things you need to oversee.

Jiang Yu hurriedly denied, No, Im just here to see you. Im not busy right now.

Afraid that Ye Xue would shut the door on him, he barged into the room, uncaring whether he was welcomed.

Not busy?

Ye Xue spun around and shot Jiang Yus tall form a sceptical look. Was he underperforming?

Jiang Yu had entered Ye Xues room several times before. Her room reflected her personality, young and carefree at heart.

A bed occupied the s.p.a.ce closest to the window where light green curtains draped. Next to the bed was Ye Xues desk. Her laptop sat there, open and inviting. On the other side, backed against the wall, was a bookshelf laden with tomes of various sizes.

He walked to the side of the bed and sat down. The mattress was a little harder than his bed, so it did not feel like he would sink into it.

The bed was a four-piece set, turquoise in colour and checkered in a j.a.panese style popular with young girls.

Ye Xue subconsciously closed the door, and when she turned around, she saw Jiang Yu sitting on her bed. She suddenly thought of the book that had just arrived this morning. She had bought a Young-Adult fiction but got a love letter instead. The said love letter was still sitting in her drawer