Zhu Hongyan had been quite exhausted these past few days, but the excitement of developing new drugs kept her going. Upon hearing Lin Ziyi's invitation, she smiled and said, "Sure, I'll come over after I finish work."
Lin Ziyi: "I'm heading that way anyway, I'll pick you up now."
Zhu Hongyan was flattered, "Ms. Lin, that's too kind. I'll drive myself."
Lin Ziyi chuckled, "It's fine, I'll be at the company parking lot in five minutes."
"Alright," Zhu Hongyan agreed without much thought.
Five minutes later, Zhu Hongyan was in Lin Ziyi's car. On the way back, Lin Ziyi observed the beautiful department head, finding her demeanor and appearance to be first-class.
She asked with a smile, "Hongyan, you work so hard every day, do you have time for romance?"
Zhu Hongyan sighed, "With my demanding life, let alone dating, I don't even smell a man's scent when I get home."
Lin Ziyi: "That won't do. Women need the nourishment of love. How about I introduce you to someone?"
Zhu Hongyan quickly waved her hand, "Thank you, Ms. Lin, my career is my priority right now. Look, I'm already the director of the R&D center, earning a million a year with several times that in bonuses. In a few years, I'll be a rich woman, and then I'll find myself a younger man."
Lin Ziyi laughed, "By then, you probably won't like younger men anymore."
Deep within Zhu Hongyan's eyes, a trace of sadness flickered. Of course, she liked a man, but he was as high as the clouds, and he already had an excellent girlfriend. She had no chance at all.
When Lin Ziyi brought Zhu Hongyan before Ye Tian, Ye Tian was startled and smiled, "Hongyan, how did you two come back together?"
Lin Ziyi: "I thought Hongyan had been working too hard these past few days, so I wanted to ask her out for a drink to relax."
Ye Tian nodded, "Ziyi, you're so thoughtful. Hongyan, please have a seat. Let me introduce you to Master Li Yuankun, a geomancer of this era."
After some pleasantries, Lin Ziyi had Zhu Hongyan sit next to Ye Tian and even encouraged her to toast him. Meanwhile, she took out the Stone of Destiny to observe its changes.
To her astonishment, Zhu Hongyan's appearance caused the gray Stone of Destiny to visibly lighten, revealing a faint blue hue. This indicated that Zhu Hongyan was indeed the person whose fate matched Ye Tian's, and her presence could neutralize the calamity Ye Tian was about to face!
Discovering this, Lin Ziyi's mood became very complex. She hated that she wasn't the woman who could help Ye Tian.
"What should I do?" she asked herself. No matter what, she wouldn't let Ye Tian face danger; she'd rather it be herself in peril.
She poured Zhu Hongyan several drinks, then insisted she stay the night to keep her company.
Ye Tian naturally didn't object, as he also had a long night of conversation with Li Yuankun ahead.
The two women retired to their rooms to rest, while Ye Tian and Li Yuankun continued drinking and talking.
Li Yuankun: "Brother, there's something I haven't told you yet. I came because I unexpectedly cast a divination and sensed that you might be in danger recently. You must be careful."
Ye Tian, aware of Li Yuankun's abilities, asked, "Master Li, how dangerous is it?"
Li Yuankun replied, "It might be life-threatening."
Ye Tian's heart sank, "It's that serious!"
Li Yuankun: "However, if you have someone to help you, you can overcome the danger."
Ye Tian: "Who are you referring to, Master Li?"
Li Yuankun smiled, "When the time comes, you'll naturally know."
Meanwhile, Lin Ziyi and Zhu Hongyan were trying out some skincare products specially made by Ye Tian. These were prepared specifically for Lin Ziyi, and their effects were naturally much better than mass-produced ones.
The two women chatted happily. In the midst of their conversation, Lin Ziyi suddenly asked, "Hongyan, do you like Ye Tian?"
Zhu Hongyan's body trembled, "Ms. Lin, please don't joke, I..."
Lin Ziyi sighed softly, "At a time like this, how could I be in the mood for jokes? Let me tell you the truth. If you refuse to help Ye Tian, he might be in mortal danger!"