Chapter 1413: 1413

The heavier Ye Youyou’s breathing became, the harder she found it to control the mounting pain in her heart . In the deepest recesses of her heart, the ache intensified and thickened to the extent that it was unbearable .

Li Jinnan didn’t make a sound . He just stood behind her and kept his eyes on her .

Ye Youyou whimpered silently . She did not wail out loud, but her silent tears were more heart wrenching than any loud wail could be . With the chopsticks gripped in her hands, she shoved food into her mouth every now and then . Even after a long while, she hadn’t eaten much .

Li Jinnan raised his hand and rested it gently on her shoulder . With his other hand, he removed her bowl and took the chopsticks from her hand . He handed her two pieces of tissue .

Ye Youyou stared at the tissue in front of her blankly before using it to blow and wipe her nose . It took a moment for her to regain her composure . After letting a long breath out, she said casually, “GM Li, it’s getting late . I think you should go back . It won’t be good if neighbors see you here alone with me . ”

Her words were casual and light-hearted, but the nasal sound in her voice clearly revealed her feelings and emotional state at that moment .

Li Jinnan pressed his lips into a thin line and watched as she sat with her back ramrod-straight and hugging her own arms tightly . He came to a decision and pulled her up, saying, “Come on . ”

Ye Youyou was stunned . She turned her head to look at the man behind her .

Li Jinnan’s eyes were dark, but as he looked at her, they shined brightly like a moon in the night sky . Looking into his eyes was like looking at the reflection of a bottomless river .

“Let’s go for a walk . ” His tone was gentle and soothing, but it permitted no discussion . “Let me take you somewhere fun . ”

“I don’t want to go . ” Ye Youyou remained seated in her place and looked at him . Her eyes were red and wet .

Li Jinnan’s expression deepened . He asked, “Do you know you played hooky from work today?”

“I did not,” she replied . “I applied for leave!”

“But, your supervisor didn’t approve it . So that makes it truancy . Now, as the boss of the company, I have the authority to demand you work overtime . ” Li Jinnan was firm in his tone and enunciated every word clearly . “Come on, just treat it as work . Let’s go out to relax a little . ”

Ye Youyou felt her temper get the better of her and retorted, “You’re behaving like a thug! What kind of boss would do this?”

“The one in front of you is doing it,” Li Jinnan replied as the corners of his mouth turned up . “If it weren’t for the fact that the employee was being disobedient, I wouldn’t have to resort to this either . Come on, Miss Ye, let’s go . ”

“Where… Where are we going?” Ye Youyou was a little hesitant . “It’s so late, and I’m tired . Why don’t you just go on your own?”

“No, let’s go together . ” As he spoke, he looked at Ye Youyou’s dressing from head to toe and said, “Change into something that is appropriate to be seen outside . ”

He looked at his watch . “I’ll give you five minutes . Otherwise, I’ll report it to HR and have them cut your salary this month by half . ”

This man is indeed despicable !

Ye Youyou clenched her teeth and returned to her room . She changed into a casual skirt and a conservative top . She gave off a very mature and elegant aura .

Li Jinnan nodded his head . “You possess social awareness . That’s commendable . Let’s go . ”

He walked over to the door and opened it before turning to Ye Youyou . She tried to hide her feet as she walked over . She had changed into a pair of high-heeled shoes . She suddenly realized that she wasn’t feeling as forlorn as she had been before .

When she heard the door close behind her, Ye Youyou stayed rooted to the spot . She felt rather baffled by the realization .