Seeing Mo Chuxi distracted, Yan Xinxin reached out to grab his hand and forced the ring into his palm. "Thank you. Goodbye." As the words fell, Yan Xinxin turned around. Listening to those two parting words, Mo Chuxi’s eyes darkened. He lowered his gaze, looking at the ring in his hand, and Yan Xinxin’s earlier words echoed in his mind. When he raised his eyes again, the emotions painted on his face were impenetrable to anyone. In this lifetime, she belongs to him. Even her breath—every single inch of it—must be possessed by him, Mo Chuxi! It was already time for work. Xiao Yize sat in his office, staring at Yan Xinxin’s empty desk through the glass. He felt an inexplicable unease. He stood up and walked out, and Tong Lili quickly approached him. "Young Master Xiao, the training for the appraiser exam is already over. Why haven’t Xinxin and Ling come to work yet?" "That person named Ling committed a crime. She’ll never come back here again." Tong Lili’s face was filled with shock and confusion. "Young Master Xiao, what happened to her?" She pressed for answers. Xiao Yize frowned slightly, raised his eyes, and saw Mo Chuxi’s figure appear at the doorway. He immediately walked toward him. "Chuxi, is Xinxin not coming to work today?" Upon hearing Xiao Yize’s inquiry, Mo Chuxi’s brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. That little woman didn’t return to the apartment, nor did she come to work. Has she really decided to leave me? "Of course, she’s fine." Mo Chuxi came back to himself, and opened his lips with apparent nonchalance. After a moment’s thought, he looked up. "She’s staying at home today to take care of two kids." Xiao Yize quickly recalled seeing that boy and girl the other night. Both bore a striking resemblance to Mo Chuxi. He vaguely suspected something but still wanted a clear answer. "Are those two kids yours and..." "Hi, good morning, Master!" Yan Xinxin’s crisp and sweet voice suddenly echoed, ethereal and soft. Mo Chuxi froze slightly, turning his long, sharp gaze. Instantly, Yan Xinxin’s fresh, beautiful, delicate face appeared in his line of sight. Her sudden appearance shocked both men, and Mo Chuxi couldn’t help but feel a twinge of embarrassment on his handsome face. He had just said she would stay home today to look after two kids, and yet here she was... "Xinxin, why are you here?" Xiao Yize asked, puzzled. "What? Is me coming to work so strange?" "It’s not strange at all to come to work, but Chuxi just said you’d be staying home today to take care of kids, so I thought you weren’t coming in." Yan Xinxin’s lips curled lightly upon hearing this. "Don’t let me interrupt your conversation. I’m heading inside to work..." "I need to talk to you." Mo Chuxi softly called to Yan Xinxin’s retreating back. Yan Xinxin paused slightly but pretended not to hear him and resumed walking. Seeing her ignore him, Mo Chuxi called her name aloud. In the office, Tong Lili, who had been glancing in this direction, was utterly shocked. That Yan Xinxin—she was merely Young Master Mo’s student. How dare she treat him with such an arrogant attitude? She was simply asking for trouble! "Young Master Mo, what’s the matter?" Yan Xinxin turned her gaze back calmly, her demeanor indifferent. Mo Chuxi looked at her, his eyes reflecting a trace of helplessness. "Yan Xinxin, I need to discuss something with you. Can you come to my office?" He spoke softly and politely, as if seeking her consent in an unthinkably respectful tone. Tong Lili was stunned, and so was Xiao Yize. Yan Xinxin smiled faintly. "Sorry, Young Master Mo, I have work to do now. If you need to talk, perhaps we could do it during lunch break. I might have time then." She politely declined, then walked toward her desk. Mo Chuxi’s thin lips tightened. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Yan Xinxin. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by NoveI(F)ire.net "Yan Xinxin, I need you now!"