Chapter 387: The Jerk is Finally Enlightened? He’d Better Uphold Male Virtues

Chapter 387: Chapter 387: The Jerk is Finally Enlightened? He’d Better Uphold Male Virtues

Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, it was already 4:30 in the afternoon.

Yan Luoxi gathered her things, ready to leave the office.

’There’s nothing I can do about it!’

’I’m going to turn into a cat again soon.’

Just thinking about it made most of her good mood for the day vanish.

’When will these days ever end?!’

Yan Luoxi felt a pang of grievance...

DING DONG—

Just then, her phone chimed.

It was a message from Gu Yizhou: "Xixi, are you still busy? I’ll get off work a little later and wait for you downstairs. Let’s have dinner together tonight."

Looking at the words on her phone screen, Yan Luoxi’s face instantly fell.

’I want to!’

’But I can’t!’

Yan Luoxi bit her lip, typing a helpless reply to Gu Yizhou: "I’m afraid I can’t. I have to go meet a client in a bit, and I have other things to take care of tonight... I’m sorry..."

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ—

Over in the finance department, Gu Yizhou felt his phone vibrate and knew Yan Luoxi had replied.

He picked it up and took a look.

Er...

’Busy again?’

Gu Yizhou shook his head helplessly.

He didn’t say anything, though. After all, given Yan Luoxi’s position, it was normal for her to be a little busy.

Gu Yizhou had known this since the moment they got together.

He thought for a moment, then typed, "Are you free tomorrow? I’d like to take you to meet my parents."

By now, Yan Luoxi had already delegated tasks to her assistant and was inside the elevator.

’Tomorrow?’

After seeing Gu Yizhou’s message, Yan Luoxi thought for a moment. She didn’t have any special plans for tomorrow, so she nodded to herself and typed her reply: "Okay, then let’s go meet your parents tomorrow."

The elevator doors opened. Yan Luoxi put away her phone and walked out. Her heart was filled with a mix of anticipation and anxiety—anticipation for a smooth meeting with Gu Yizhou’s parents, and anxiety about how they would react.

But no matter what, she would do her best to face it and fight for her own happiness.

"Okay."

Gu Yizhou replied.

A happy smile couldn’t help but spread across his face.

Today, Yan Luoxi had taken him to meet her parents; tomorrow, he would take her to meet his.

’This pace feels pretty good.’

Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

Just then, his phone vibrated again.

He glanced at his phone; it was another message from Yan Luoxi.

President Yan (Girlfriend): "Boyfriend, can I ask you something? For meeting your parents tomorrow, could we schedule it for lunchtime like today? I have work scheduled for the afternoon and evening..."

Gu Yizhou was taken aback for a moment when he saw the message.

’She... she has work in the afternoon and evening?’

Gu Yizhou suddenly realized that Yan Luoxi had seemingly never told him what her specific job was. Moreover, she was always busy, constantly working.

Looking at her message, Gu Yizhou felt a flicker of doubt, but he didn’t press her for more details.

He knew that Yan Luoxi was a very independent and strong-willed woman. She had her own career and ambitions, and he should respect her choices and support her decisions.

Of course.

Gu Yizhou had never suspected that Yan Luoxi would do anything to betray him.

He gave a slight shake of his head and quickly typed a reply: "Of course, we can. Let’s set it for lunchtime, just like today."

Yan Luoxi replied quickly: "Okay, then just like today, once I get to the company and it’s about time, we’ll go meet your mom and dad together."

"Great, it’s a plan then."

Gu Yizhou replied.

After a moment’s thought, he added, "You’ve been so busy every night lately. Make sure you get some rest. Don’t wear yourself out."

Seeing Gu Yizhou’s message, Yan Luoxi pouted slightly.

’Sigh~’

’This damn man.’

’It’s not like I want to!’

Sitting in her car, Yan Luoxi felt utterly helpless.

Shaking her head slightly, she quickly typed a reply: "Okay, I know. I’ll be careful. Things will be better once this busy period is over. Um... I have to go meet the client now. I’ll talk to you later."

"Mm... okay."

"Be safe on the road. Call me if anything comes up. I’m always here."

Gu Yizhou’s message came back instantly.

"Okay."

After replying, Yan Luoxi put down her phone with a sense of resignation.

She felt a touch of helplessness and bitterness in her heart.

She didn’t dare tell Gu Yizhou about turning into a cat, so she could only do her best to hide these secrets without damaging their relationship.

’Looks like the drug research overseas needs to speed up...’

Yan Luoxi quickly composed herself and started the car.

Soon, she disappeared from the underground parking garage of Tidal Group...

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「Six o’clock in the evening.」

Uneventfully, it was time to clock out.

Gu Yizhou tidied his desk and saved his files.

He was ready to head home.

Even though he really wanted to have dinner with Yan Luoxi, she was busy. So, he had no choice but to go home, eat alone, and then play with his cat.

’Thank goodness I still have that silly little cat, Xiaobai, to keep me company.’

Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

"Leaving, Brother Zhou?"

He Mingyi, who was nearby, saw Gu Yizhou getting ready to leave and spoke up with a smile.

"Yeah. Are you not done yet?"

Gu Yizhou asked casually.

Hearing this, a weary look appeared on He Mingyi’s face. "Not yet. I’m so jealous of you, Brother Zhou. You get to leave on time every day."

"Haha."

Gu Yizhou just chuckled and didn’t say anything more.

He turned and walked out of the office.

Just then, Song Sisi, who had been keeping an eye on Gu Yizhou, hurried to follow him.

"Brother Yizhou."

Song Sisi called out to Gu Yizhou at the elevator bank.

"Hey."

Gu Yizhou paused for a second, then smiled. "Sisi, are you leaving for the day too?"

"Mhm."

Song Sisi nodded, pursing her lips slightly before speaking. "Brother Yizhou, are you free tonight? Do you want to have dinner together?"

"Ah?"

Hearing her question, Gu Yizhou was startled again.

He thought for a moment, then said, "Uh... I’m a little tired today and don’t really feel like going out. Sorry."

"Oh... okay."

A flash of disappointment crossed Song Sisi’s eyes.

But she quickly adjusted her mood, lifting her head to give Gu Yizhou a small smile. "Well, in that case, get some good rest when you get home, Brother Yizhou."

"Mhm."

Gu Yizhou nodded.

The real reason he had refused Song Sisi’s invitation was to avoid any misunderstandings.

After all, he was dating Yan Luoxi now, and it wouldn’t be right to have dinner alone with another woman without her permission.

’That’s right!’

’The clueless guy had finally gotten a clue.’

’A man has to abide by the basic code of conduct, right?’

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