Chapter 230: Wan Caixuan’s Apology

After leaving the office, Lin Xiao wandered idly around the company. He was somewhat bored all day.

Maybe it was a busy day because Ning Xi, who usually sought him out from time to time, hadn’t shown up at all after she had left the office. Lin Xiao found it a bit unsettling.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, the workday was over.

As Wan Caixuan walked out of her office, Lin Xiao watched her get into her Rolls-Royce. He then drove her back to Jiangnan Floral Estates.

From the driver’s seat, Lin Xiao glanced at Wan Caixuan through the rearview mirror and asked, “Why didn’t Ning Xi come along today? It seems like she wasn’t in the company at all.”

“She had some business to attend to,” Wan Caixuan said, looking up with an unreadable expression. “Why? Do you miss her after just one day?”

Sensing that he might have said something wrong, Lin Xiao noticed that the president seemed a bit upset. He wasn’t sure what he said to provoke this reaction, but it seemed best not to make her angrier.

So, Lin Xiao stayed silent.

“What? Nothing to say to me? I’m still your boss, and this is your attitude?” Wan Caixuan’s face darkened even more as she addressed Lin Xiao’s silence.

“…”

Lin Xiao was at a loss for words. He instinctively felt that something was off with Wan Caixuan today.

Seeing her growing displeasure, Lin Xiao finally spoke up, “No, I was just asking. Are you okay, President?”

“Hmph!”

Wan Caixuan snorted and didn’t respond. She realized her own odd behavior today.

She had spent the entire day researching information about Distant Group, feeling increasingly anxious. This was a crucial step for her. If she failed, she, already at a disadvantage, would find it almost impossible to turn things around.

One misstep could lead to many. Gaining control of Brilliant Aya Limited was the most critical step. Success would mean she could continue moving forward.

Otherwise, she would disappoint the family members who supported her and let down her loyal subordinates who had high hopes for her.

At this moment, she wasn’t just representing herself but carrying the expectations and support of many.

Under such pressure, it was inevitable to have some negative emotions.

Although she had a cold personality, she needed a way to vent. Because of her status, she couldn’t use the same outlets as ordinary people, so frustration had been building up inside her.

Seeing Lin Xiao, her anger surged uncontrollably, and she vented her emotions at him.

Of course, this wasn’t because she disliked him. Quite the opposite, she trusted Lin Xiao enough to let down her guard and show her true feelings.

If it had been anyone else, she wouldn’t have paid them any attention.

It’s like how many people wear masks in public but reveal their true selves only around those they are close to.

Jiangnan Floral Estates wasn’t far from the Brilliant Tower, and soon Lin Xiao drove the car into the community. After parking the car outside Wan Caixuan’s villa, Lin Xiao was about to leave.

“Wait… just… sorry for earlier. I was in a bad mood and took it out on you,” Wan Caixuan suddenly called out to Lin Xiao.

Then she quickly ran into the villa.

Lin Xiao was stunned, watching her sudden apology and retreat into the villa. He hadn’t expected the usually cold and aloof Wan Caixuan to apologize to him.

Although he wasn’t upset earlier, her apology lifted his spirits, bringing a smile to his face.

Inside the villa, Wan Caixuan quietly cracked the door open. Seeing Lin Xiao leave, she touched her now-flushed face and exhaled softly.

It was the first time she had ever apologized to a man. Growing up, due to her status, she rarely apologized. Even when she did, it was usually to elders, seldom to her peers. Lin Xiao was not only close to her age but also a man.

She didn’t quite understand why she had apologized so suddenly. Maybe she didn’t want to lose Lin Xiao as a friend.

Yes, a friend!

Somewhere along the line, she had already regarded Lin Xiao as a friend, maybe even…

Shaking her head quickly to interrupt her thoughts, she reassured herself.

“I just don’t want him to misunderstand. I don’t want to lose him as a friend! That’s all it is!”

Lin Xiao was unaware of Wan Caixuan’s inner turmoil. After leaving Jiangnan Floral Estates, he went to a nearby bus stop, planning to head back to Yuan Yu’s house.

Soon, the bus arrived. As Lin Xiao boarded, his phone chimed with a message notification.

His expression changed instantly upon reading the message.

It was from Ning Xi, and it contained only one sentence, “Lin Xiao, come to Room 3, 3rd Floor, Distant Restaurant, quick!”

Upon seeing the message, Lin Xiao quickly shouted for the driver to open the door. Luckily, the driver hadn’t started the bus yet and opened the door.

After getting off the bus, Lin Xiao flagged down a taxi on the street and gave the driver the address. It took more than thirty minutes to reach the Distant Restaurant.

Lin Xiao was extremely anxious, a feeling he hadn’t experienced in a long time. He knew that Ning Xi wouldn’t text him unless she really needed help.

He tossed a hundred-yuan bill to the taxi driver without waiting for change, rushed out of the car, and dashed toward the restaurant’s entrance.

The Distant Restaurant was a major hotel in Jinghai City, a four-star establishment under the Distant Group’s chain. Although it was one star less than the Central Hotel, it was still a popular venue for various elite gatherings.

Particularly, Distant Group’s executives or partners usually hold their meetings and meals at the Distant Restaurant.

Lin Xiao’s speed was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, he reached the restaurant’s entrance. The two doormen at the door only felt a gust of wind pass by and couldn’t even make out Lin Xiao’s appearance or clothing as he rushed inside.

“Security, security!” one of the doormen snapped out of it and shouted at the top of his lungs.

Hearing the doorman’s shout, two security guards immediately ran over.

“What happened?”

“Someone just rushed in,” the other doorman exclaimed, looking as if he had seen a ghost.

“Someone rushed in? Why didn’t you stop him?” one security guard frowned.

“We wanted to, but he was too fast. We couldn’t even see what he looked like or what he was wearing. How were we supposed to stop him?”

One doorman retorted, “Instead of wasting time here with us, you should hurry and catch him before he causes any trouble.”

“Hmph, we’ll deal with you later,” one security guard pulled out a walkie-talkie, “Control room, check the lobby video just now. Did someone rush into the restaurant?”

“Got it, give me a moment.”

Lin Xiao had no idea about the commotion his actions had caused. Even if he knew, he wouldn’t care. His heart was filled with worry for Ning Xi as he rushed to the third floor. A quick glance revealed room 3, and his pupils narrowed slightly.

Standing at the door were four tall, burly bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses, exuding an aura of cold indifference and toughness.