Chapter 1525 – Hope You Can Compromise 3
As Lan Xiu gazed at her in silence, her cold profile was still as calm and distant as always.
Indeed, she was someone who had experienced plenty of life and death. He might not understand that feeling, but he knew that she had been suffering all this time. She was also someone who had always struggled with life, thus she had stronger courage than he did.
After a while, Lan Xiu sat back and poured some water for her. “It’s great to know that you’re able to get over with it. How can you be blamed for this matter? So, don’t put pressure on yourself now that my brother’s soul might be waiting for its reincarnation already. If you still care…”
“He’s dead. Do you believe that souls or reincarnation are a thing?” Dongfang Liuyun withdrew her gaze unconcernedly and glanced at Lan Xiu, who was opposite her. She then reached out, picked up the glass, and took a gulp from it.
“If you believe that it exists, then it exists. Otherwise, it just doesn’t.”
“It’s just how the world finds a reason to comfort themselves, but I don’t need any of it. Plus, reminiscence doesn’t seem to carry much practical meaning. What can be done is to continue what he’s not accomplished to help him fulfill his last wish.” Dongfang Liuyun’s tone returned to its former indifference as she also calmed down.
“You have a very staunch sense of responsibility, Liuyun. It’s very tiring.” Lan Xiu looked at her, and it was not difficult to sense the distress and pity in his eyes. “I don’t think he’ll blame you if you really want to come back to him. You should know that he has always cared about you. I suppressed all the news after that incident, hoping that you could continue to live peacefully instead of being so depressed. Otherwise, what do you think is the reason for me doing all this?”
“You know, Fujiwara won’t give up that easily this time. The Fujiwara family have pressured him a little, or else, he’ll be asked to marry Nako Yamaguchi…”
“Who he’ll be marrying is none of my business. I just don’t want to see him again.”
“I know the reason behind you traveling around these years and refusing to stay here for a longer period of time is that you don’t want to see him, but the situation is different this time. You should’ve read the information that I gave you before this. Others might not necessarily give you the chance even if you need some time to catch a breather. You have to think more for yourself,” Lan Xiu advised in all earnestness, but Dongfang Liuyun was woolgathering.
“I can naturally decide how to deal with matters by myself, Lan Xiu. There aren’t many things that I care about and you should know that.” There was a hint of coldness in Dongfang Liuyun’s indifferent tone. She then thought about it and her eyes dimmed. “I won’t give them the chance to threaten me.”
“Then, what can you do? If things go on like this, I’m afraid that even your mother will hope that you can compromise…” Lan Xiu asked with creased eyebrows.
As Dongfang Liuyun raised her head again, she finished the water in the glass and gazed up at Lan Xiu. After a while, she lowered her eyes and did not answer his question.
“I’ve already resigned from the university and will report directly to the marketing department of the Dongfang Group in a few days. Most of my focus should be placed on the company’s agendas in the future. I wish they can just cut me some slack in the relationship department. If I were to be forced one day, I wouldn’t even mind…” Dongfang Liuyun stopped all of a sudden.
Lan Xiu waited for her to continue for a long time, but she did not, and when he glanced up at her, she had already silently picked up her chopsticks to go for the dishes. He gave it a thought and did not ask anymore.
“It’s Dongfang Ren’s birthday in two days. I’ll be going back,” Dongfang Liuyun took a bite of food and said slowly.
“Dongfang Ren? Dongfang Rouer paid you a visit, huh?” Lan Xiu asked.
“She went to De Bao House to find me and even tested me there. She’s a threat to me since she’s the clever one, not to mention her connections in the Dongfang Group. I’ve roughly skimmed through the information my father gave me. It’s obvious that they’ve been plotting against him non-stop ever since he took over the company temporarily. My father isn’t the type to take up such a position. He’s been thinking of letting go since a long time ago.”
“It must’ve been very hard for Uncle Dongfang.”
“While there isn’t any major crisis for the time being, there have been plenty of undercurrents within the company. Everyone is looking for something to be used against my father, and now that he’s returned from Myanmar with an injury, it shows that they can no longer hold back. This is also why I’ve decided to come back without hesitation.”
Dongfang Liuyun had always been like this. She always exuded a very strong sense of purpose when it meant business. That was also why she had always been a very efficient person.
When he heard that, Lan Xiu nodded without saying a word, “Yeah, it’s great to come back earlier. Anyway, it’s just a matter of time. You just have to be careful since you’ve never been in contact with the Dongfang Group before this. I’m afraid that you might need to put in a lot of extra effort in many of its agendas. As for your contacts in the company, you’d better let Uncle Dongfang and Auntie Song sort them out for you so that you’ll be fully prepared for everything that comes your way.”
“Don’t worry. I know that.”
“Do you need me to accompany you to Dongfang Ren’s birthday?” Lan Xiu thought it would not be that simple as it might be another trap since Dongfang Rouer had personally invited her to attend the banquet. He understood that it was normal for the Dongfang family to have secondary intentions.
“Nah, you seldom mingle with the family, and I don’t want to drag you down with me if anything were to happen. Don’t worry. I won’t be courteous with you when there’s a need.”
After Dongfang Liuyun said so, Lan Xiu had already picked up his chopsticks and added dishes into her bowl. “Okay, I’ll be staying here for a while. I can finally rest well after all the hustle and bustle.”
“Yeah, I know that. I’m going to stay in Beach Villa District in the long run. The environment there is marvelous, so I don’t plan to move anytime sooner.”
“Of course, you can stay there. I still have a few more houses under my name, and they’re all empty,” Lan Xiu responded in his deep voice while refilling her glass, “Just let me know if you have any needs. Since you’re new in City Z, there are only a few places that one can go. Let’s play a game when you have the time. It’s been a long time since I last touched a billiard cue, and I hope I haven’t gone all rusty.”
“I haven’t played for a long time. The environment there isn’t great, and I don’t like it very much.” Dongfang Liuyun remembered the unpleasant incident that had taken place when she brought Qi Lei there. After that, she had almost stopped going.
“It’s nice to go for a walk around the city.”
“I know you mean well. Don’t worry, I can take care of myself. By the way, I’ve sent what you want directly to your office, so go back and check if you’re satisfied with them,” Dongfang Liuyun responded indifferently.
“Okay, I know. Now, eat something. You seem a lot thinner than before when you came back this time, and you look a little pale.”
“You should stay there for a while and we’ll see what changes would happen to you when you’re back.” Dongfang Liuyun squinted at him, and a sense of relief could be seen on the curving corners of her lips.