The white sedan slowly drove away down the road.
A black car was parked not far away. It had arrived not long ago, and its owner had seen the stunningly beautiful woman get into another man's car.
She hadn't even bothered to send him a text or say goodbye.
This was her choice.
Fu Jingshu withdrew his gaze expressionlessly and started his car. The image of her in his mind, however, refused to dissipate. She had been truly beautiful tonight.
The colder his expression became, the clearer the image in his mind grew.
His speed increased, and he didn't go home, nor did he want to. He drove back to the company, only to run into an employee who hadn't yet left for the day.
"Master Fu, why are you back?"
Fu Jingshu glanced at her name tag. She was Yan Ya, the HR manager. "You can go home now."
He said this and walked towards his office. From his pocket, he pulled out a box, which he dropped, its lid flying open. A sparkling diamond necklace fell onto the floor.
No woman could remain indifferent to diamonds. Yan Ya was quicker, picking up the necklace. "This necklace is so beautiful. Is it for a friend, Master Fu?"
Diamonds usually carried special meaning. If it was for a friend, it must be a woman...
She tightened her grip on the necklace.
Fu Jingshu extended his palm. "Give it to me."
He didn't answer Yan Ya's question. Yan Ya dared not ask further and returned the necklace, sighing, "Whoever receives a gift from you is truly fortunate."
This was true. Master Fu was the man all female employees at the company wished to marry, yet he was also famously aloof. So, everyone maintained a tacit understanding – they liked him, but kept their distance.
They dared not get close.
But now...
Her heart ached with a touch of bitterness. Taking the risk of angering him, she added, "I wonder which young lady has such good fortune to be liked by you. She must have saved the Milky Way in her past life."
Hearing this, Fu Jingshu's face turned completely dark. He stared at the necklace for a long time.
The necklace, originally chosen with care and of considerable expense, now silently mocked his self-infatuation. He clenched the necklace tightly, the sharp edges digging into his palm.
Suddenly, he threw the necklace at Yan Ya.
Yan Ya scrambled to catch it, her eyes wide with shock. "Master Fu, you are..."
"It's yours. You can wear it or throw it away, as you please."
Fu Jingshu didn't even spare a glance at the priceless necklace before turning and striding into his office.
Unbeknownst to him, Yan Ya watched his tall figure, her heart fluttering. Such a precious necklace, given to her so casually by Master Fu?
Did this mean he... had feelings for her?
She couldn't help but follow him to his office. Mustering all her courage, she knocked on the door and heard a cold, brooding voice from inside: "Come in."
She suddenly felt a pang of fear, but thinking of the necklace in her hand, she found renewed courage.
It's alright. If Master Fu gave it to her, he must feel differently towards her. She had to ask. If it was true... then she wouldn't have to work anymore. She could become the wife of the CEO of Rui Si Group!
Yan Ya gently pushed open the door and walked in slowly. "Master Fu, this necklace is too precious. I cannot accept it."
Fu Jingshu didn't want to see the necklace or hear about it now. He replied impatiently, "I told you, you can throw it away if you don't want it."
"But it's too valuable." Yan Ya held the necklace in her hands, unwilling to let go, and too reluctant to throw it away.
Fu Jingshu rubbed his forehead, regretting throwing the necklace at her. This seemed to be a new problem. "Then what do you want?"
"I don't want anything. I just feel uneasy accepting such a valuable necklace from you for no reason." Yan Ya looked at him shyly, cautiously probing, "Why did you give it to me?"
Did it mean she was special in his heart?
Fu Jingshu narrowed his eyes slightly, his impatience no longer concealed. "It's so late, why are you still here instead of going home?"
Yan Ya hadn't expected him to suddenly change the subject and almost missed her cue. But she quickly realized this was her chance to impress him and replied, "I'm working overtime. The company is hiring new staff, so I'm organizing the list."
"Working overtime is hard. This is a reward for you." Fu Jingshu glanced at the necklace, and the image of the woman he had finally managed to forget unexpectedly flashed through his mind.
He frowned fiercely, turning his head away, out of sight, out of mind.
Yan Ya, however, looked at him in surprise. Was Master Fu... feeling embarrassed?
Fu Jingshu's calm voice cut through the air. "Is there anything else?"
He was dismissing her so quickly, but Yan Ya felt even more convinced that Fu Ye was a bit flustered. It was understandable; he had never been close to women before. It was natural for him to feel awkward giving a gift for the first time.
She held the necklace in her palm, looking at him with affectionate eyes.
"No, Master Fu. You need to work. I'll keep you company at the company. As for this necklace, I'll accept it. Thank you for your kind gesture."
Afraid she might not be able to suppress a delighted smile, she turned and fled.
After she left, Fu Jingshu looked down at his files, but after half an hour, not a single line had moved. He hadn't read a single word on the pages.
He leaned back in his chair, tugging at his tie, still feeling somewhat suffocated.
Ever since he saw Shen Qingqing get into that car, a heavy stone had been pressing down on his heart, making him feel stifled and agitated.
He picked up his phone from the desk. The screen was clean, with no messages or calls.
Fu Jingshu let out a cold laugh.
It seemed she was having too much fun to think of him.
...
The next day, Yan Ya arrived at the company early and put on the necklace. She intentionally or unintentionally showed it off, immediately attracting the attention and envy of many colleagues.
"Wow, this necklace is so expensive, Yan Ya. You really bought it."
"I heard it's worth over ten million."
"Yes, it's a limited edition nationwide, and not something you can buy just because you have money. Yan Ya, you're incredible."
Yan Ya swelled with pride at the praise. She looked up and saw Shen Qingqing walking in. She deliberately hooked the necklace with her fingertip and said with a smile, "This? I didn't buy it."
"Did someone buy it for you?"
Yan Ya lowered her head shyly. "Yes. I said I didn't want it, but he insisted on giving it to me."
Thinking of her interaction with Fu Jingshu yesterday, she felt a surge of sweetness, especially seeing Shen Qingqing, who used to be able to freely enter and exit Master Fu's office. She felt a sense of triumph.
Everyone gasped.
"Wow, a suitor?"
"It can't be a boyfriend, I haven't heard you dating anyone. This person is amazing, spending so much money and treating you so well!"
"So enviable."
Shen Qingqing watched her from a short distance with a blank expression.
Yan Ya felt it wasn't enough, so she approached her. "Miss Shen, you're here for work. You're a bit late today, but fortunately, you're not late. Master Fu won't mind."