Chapter 385: Chapter 385

A youthful impulsiveness can be forgiven.

Sun Wei furrowed his brow so sharply it seemed he could crush a fly between them, "You’d better hope so, or neither of us will be able to get out of this mess unscathed."

He turned his head to glance around, "The library has four entrances. Besides the main East door, there are North, South, and West doors as well. Split up and search all of them. You must find the young master."

"Why are you standing there like fools? Hurry up and start searching!"

The group, stunned by the rare severity in their leader’s tone, dared not joke further and immediately split up to look for the person in question.

The library’s most secluded entrance, the South door, was particularly desolate due to an adjacent construction site. Few wandered near.

At that moment, a van was parked near the South entrance, its sides bearing a sticker that read "Xuri Cleaning."

The van’s door closed, and the vehicle departed the scene. Left on the ground in its wake was a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, one of the lenses shattered, lying there lonely and forgotten.

The men and women coming in and out of the building stopped when they saw the woman entering, and greeted her with visible respect.

The woman carried a thermal food container in one hand, her every step measured and elegant.

Her features were exquisite and refined, her demeanor graceful and noble, yet an innate arrogance in her expression commanded instinctive submission and awe.

As the woman’s figure disappeared down the corridor, soft whispers began to circulate.

"Madam’s here again to bring lunch to the Governor. Their relationship is so wonderful—it’s enviable."

"Ah, such a devoted couple. They’re already a celebrated tale in Qingzhou. Seeing them makes me believe in love again, haha."

"Come on, don’t kid yourself. Look at Gao Dongting—he and his wife used to be deeply in love, right? But cheating comes as easily as flipping a switch. Men, old or young, only behave when they’re hung on the wall like decorations."

"True enough. Honestly, I always felt something off about Gao Dongting. Did you notice how none of the female secretaries around him ever stayed long? Now look, problems erupted as expected. Hopefully this won’t affect the Governor—he really is a good person..."

The elevator door opened, and Secretary Su greeted respectfully, "Madam, the Governor is... in a meeting."

"I’ll wait for him in his office."

Secretary Su led the way ahead. Once Helian Yu sat on the sofa, their assistant quickly brought her favorite cup of coffee.

Helian Yu took a sip of coffee, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Xiao Wei’s coffee-making skills are growing more and more refined. If she ever stops working as an administrative assistant, she could easily open a café and make a decent living with this talent."

The assistant named Xiao Wei shyly lowered her head, "Madam flatters me. It’s just a trifling skill, hardly worth mentioning."

Helian Yu’s delicate lips tilted into a soft smile, yet her sharp gaze coldly swept across the young girl’s fair, youthful face.

Feeling uneasy, Xiao Wei tightly clenched her hands at her sides, as though something needle-sharp pierced her skin, producing a quiet, inexplicable sting.

When she tried to trace that sensation, it vanished completely without a trace.

"You’re young, no need to belittle yourself," the woman’s voice drifted gently to her ears.

Secretary Su shot a glance, prompting Xiao Wei to quickly leave the room.

As she closed the door to the office, Xiao Wei discreetly let out an exhale.

She raised her hand to soothingly press over her chest.

Madam’s aura was overwhelming—she couldn’t help but feel tense whenever she was around her. The source of thɪs content is novel(ꜰ)ire.net

"How long has this Xiao Wei girl worked here?"

Helian Yu asked nonchalantly.

"One year and three months. Xiao Wei is diligent and meticulous—by now, I can hardly manage without her."

"Is it that you can’t manage without her, or your master can’t manage without her?"

With these light words, Secretary Su broke into a cold sweat, hurriedly bowing, "Madam misunderstands. There is nothing improper between the Governor and Xiao Wei—absolutely nothing..."

The sharp clink of a porcelain cup base against the table cut off his words.

"Gao Dongting is a textbook example. You, as his most trusted aide, need to understand that sometimes those deeply involved can become blinded to the truth. He might have moments of foolishness, but you must maintain your clarity and keep things in check," Helian Yu’s voice rang with stern authority.

Secretary Su bowed his head low with solemn respect, "I will take Madam’s words to heart."

"Xiao Wei is promising. Leaving her just as a secretary room assistant would be a waste. What do you think, Secretary Su?"

Secretary Su’s expression remained guarded as he lowered his gaze, "You’re absolutely right, Madam. I’ll make sure to find Xiao Wei a suitable position."

Helian Yu smiled in satisfaction, "No need to inform him about such trivial matters."

Just then, the sharp trilling of a phone shattered the office’s silence.

Helian Yu retrieved her phone from her crocodile skin purse—it was Sun Wei calling.

She answered the phone, holding it to her ear, her voice icy: "What is it?"

Whatever was said on the other end made Helian Yu’s expression abruptly darken, her poised composure cracking as she hastily stood up.