Chapter 87 Aftermath of a Sleepless Night: Anxiousness

ldn’t back down easily. Her silence after waking up was a sign of her planning for the future, showing that she had learned to counterattack. Watching Yan Luoxi warily, he narrowed his eyes and asked,...Chapter 87: Anxiety After a Sleepless Night

Their meal, which consisted of the three of them, ended with Yan Luoxi chattering and laughing, while Zhou Guangtao and He Yufan responded half-heartedly.

After leaving the restaurant, they took the escalator downstairs. Below the restaurant was a luxurious shopping mall where they could see the latest autumn window displays in luxury stores on both sides of the elevator.

The windows were filled with vibrant colors, and soft pink leather handbags were displayed prominently, held by models whose hands drew countless women's admiring gazes.

Zhou Guangtao noticed Yan Luoxi staring at a pale pink and white handbag. He pulled her towards him and asked, "Do you like it This bag looks pretty good."

Yan Luoxi realized that such a bag must be very expensive; she shook her head quickly, saying, "These kinds of bags are just for show—they aren't practical. You can’t put much in them."

"Practicality If you want to carry more stuff, why don’t you wear a burlap sack" Zhou Guangtao chuckled as he held Yan Luoxi's hand and turned into the luxury store.

He Yufan followed along indifferently, her long lashes lowered. All items here were exorbitantly priced; even if she worked herself to exhaustion, she could not afford anything there in a month’s salary.

Zhou Guangtao was quite generous and pulled out his card, pointing at the direction of the handbag Yan Luoxi had been looking at. "Wrap up two pieces of that bag for me!" He made each salesperson beam with excitement.

Seeing Zhou Guangtao spend lavishly for Yan Luoxi's sake, He Yufan felt even more dejected.

She had also accompanied Zhou Guangtao and Yan Luoxi while they were shopping before, and she had seen Zhou Guangtao give gifts to Yan Luoxi. She felt envious back then, but the feeling she experienced today was definitely not envy.

This was because previously, there was no relationship between her and Zhou Guangtao. Now, however, a connection had been established.

The salesperson handed over two wrapped packages to them, one of which Zhou Guangtao offered to He Yufan with a steady tone and an amiable smile. "Yufan, you've helped me out a lot at the company recently. This bag is my token of appreciation."

He Yufan hadn’t expected that there would be one for her inside these two packages; she was taken aback momentarily before shaking her head and declining his offer, "There’s no need for you to give me anything. It's my duty to work for the company, and you already pay me a high salary."

"The effort you put into the company and the benefits gained by it aren't something that can be measured solely in terms of your salary." Zhou Guangtao raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled knowingly, "You've been very helpful to me at work. Your abilities are outstanding; I was already considering giving you a token of gratitude."

He Yufan felt inexplicably wronged when she heard that he bought the bags for her sake because of the company's benefits. She refused to take the bag with her hand held out insistently, "I can't accept this gift."

"Oh come on, why are you being so formal Just accept it! Brother Guangtao is giving it to you!" Yan Luoxi tried to persuade He Yufan to accept the gift.

But what she found most unbearable now was the condescending favor from Zhou Guangtao's wife, even though this woman was her best friend.

In the well-lit shop, He Yufan pursed her lips tightly; one could see that she was trembling slightly.

Over these past few days, Zhou Guangtao had been with He Yufan every day and could tell from her appearance that she felt wronged. Recalling how he used to compromise for his company in front of clients, compassion welled up within him. His voice softened as he gently said, "Yufan, just take it. This bag is very fashionable and suits you."

He Yufan finally heard Zhou Guangtao's gentle voice, feeling a lump in her throat. She accepted the bag and tears welled up in her eyes.

Yan Luoxi, with her pure heart, didn't notice the subtle tension between her boyfriend and her good friend, laughing foolishly beside them.

They passed by a porcelain shop; under the spotlight, the Korean bone china was as smooth as jade, emitting an enticing glow. Yan Luoxi stared through the bright glass window at the items inside, unable to look away.

In fact, she had always loved these exquisite little trinkets and utensils but, in her past, she didn't have money, only able to gaze longingly from behind a window.

Zhou Guangtao knew Yan Luoxi liked such items; he had a few at home that she had painstakingly purchased on sale from various stores.

Yan Luoxi looked at a pair of coffee cups in the display window, their bodies transparent and decorated with cartoon patterns of a fluttering butterfly. When the two cups were placed together, they formed a complete butterfly image.

Zhou Guangtao pulled Yan Luoxi into the porcelain shop; she didn't refuse but upon entering, acted like a little child, crouching in front of the cup set and admiring them.

"Please wrap up this pair of cups for me," Zhou Guangtao sidestepped to speak to the salesperson.

This time, Yan Luoxi did not refuse Zhou Guangtao's kindness but instead happily hugged his arm with a slight coquettishness. "Brother Guangtao, you're so nice! How did you know I like this"

"Your eyes are glued to that cup; how could I miss it!" Zhou Guangtao couldn't help petting her hair when he saw Yan Luoxi looking as happy as a child.

Yan Luoxi bought her favorite item and was excited like a magpie, chattering endlessly in Zhou Guangtao's embrace.

She wasn't deliberately showing off her happiness to He Yufan or trying to appear young; she simply enjoyed the feeling of being pampered by Zhou Guangtao. At this moment, she felt exceptionally happy.

In the indulgent gaze of Zhou Guangtao, Yan Luoxi not only bought that pair of cups but also a set of exquisite dinner plates. Thinking about using these plates to serve dishes specially prepared for Zhou Guangtao, she laughed even more joyfully.

He Yufan watched as the chattering Yan Luoxi was all over Zhou Guangtao and found her particularly noisy today. Yet, upon seeing the tender look in Zhou Guangtao's eyes as he gazed at Yan Luoxi, a wave of sorrow washed over her heart.

Of course, no matter how excited Yan Luoxi got, she wouldn't neglect her good friend completely. Occasionally, she would turn to talk with He Yufan. With years of experience as a PR manager, He Yufan had honed the skill of concealing her true feelings. The moment Yan Luoxi turned to speak to her, those indescribable things in her eyes were instantly hidden.

Exiting the porcelain store, there was a specialty shop for women's adult toys just ahead. Dimly lit with translucent curtains hanging on the windows, it left people imagining all sorts of possibilities.

"What are adult toys for women" Yan Luoxi was extremely curious about this name. "Come on, Yufan, let’s go inside and take a look."

She dragged He Yufan in to see around while Zhou Guangtao sat down to rest on the other side of a 'No Entry for Men' sign as he waited for them.

The store was named an adult toy shop, but what they sold were nothing more than fashionable and sexy lingerie, lace bras, panties with holes, wild lingerie sets. Yan Luoxi's face flushed red and her heart raced looking at all these items.handsome and she beautiful.He Yufan gazed at the street view by the riverbank and sighed. "What a beautiful city this is! Even the night scenery is so enchanting. Unfortunately, I only have one more d...