His memory no longer has her (above) carefree

  He opened the car door and walked down to her side.

  "Save me, please save me!" Ling Yu Xuan didn't think twice before crying out for help, her eyes wide with fear and looking up at him. She realized that the footsteps behind her were getting closer and closer, and her heart was beating faster and faster. Just as the city guards arrived, she finally saw him stretch out his noble hand.

  A broad palm, familiar enough to make her almost cry, quickly reached out and borrowed his strength to get up.

  "Hurry up and show us your ID!" The city manager's sharp eyes scanned towards Ling Yuqian.

  Ling Yuqian shuddered and subconsciously hid behind He Wei's tall and straight body.

  Looking at He Wei, his handsome face was still calm and composed. He let go of Ling Yuqian's hand, took out a gold-plated card from his pocket with ease, handed it to the city inspector, and asked indifferently, "What happened?"

  The city manager took the card and, seeing the majestic logo of the Zhonghua Hotel and the surname "He" on it, which symbolized power and wealth, immediately changed his attitude to a 180-degree turn, politely explaining: "Mr. He, hello, we have recently received complaints from citizens that the underground tunnel of Jiahe Plaza is chaotic, often with scams, fake invoices, and other illegal activities. The bureau organized a capture operation tonight, and this young lady is also one of our targets."

  He Yu's gaze returned to Ling Yuxuan, his deep black eyes flashing with doubt.

  Ling Yuqian lightly bit her lip, suppressing the panic in her heart, and softly defended herself, "I... I didn't do anything illegal, I was just... setting up a stall to draw sketches for passersby, and my charges were very reasonable, without any fraudulent elements."

  He Wei continued to look thoughtful, and after a while, he turned to the city management officer and said lightly, "She is an employee of my company. I will follow up on tonight's matter. Take my business card, and if you need assistance with the investigation, call my secretary anytime."

  The city management officials all knew He Wei's prestigious status and thought Ling Yuqian looked elegant and pure, so they decided to curry favor with He Wei.

  He Wei returned to the city management and thanked them, then pointed to the coffee shop in front of him and instructed Ling Yuqian, "Go there and wait for me."

  Having said that, he didn't wait for everyone's reaction and returned to his car by himself.

  Ling Yuqian was stunned for a few seconds, then quickly picked up her backpack and retreated to the side of the road, watching as his car passed by indifferently. When the light turned green, she crossed the street, only then realizing that her foot had been twisted, but she gritted her teeth and endured the pain, limping to the location he had specified.

  He parked the car and came back to her side, knowing that she had twisted her foot, but didn't offer any help. With an expressionless face, he said "Come in and sit down, I have something to talk to you about". His tall figure led the way into the coffee shop.

  Staring at his familiar yet indifferent back, Ling Yuxuan subconsciously pouted her small mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then also struggled to lift her feet, following him inside.

  "What would you like to drink?" He elegantly flipped through the menu, asking in a careless tone.

  Ling Yuqian didn't respond, staring blankly at him.

  He looked away and called the waiter, ordering a cup of Mocha and a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, the Mocha for himself and the Blue Mountain for her.

  The waiter walked away, and his gaze finally fell on her body, which made him formally see her appearance clearly. She had a head of hair that was blacker and more shiny than any shampoo advertisement star, a face that was better than any beauty pageant contestant, her beauty was extraordinary, out of the ordinary, with a bit of an otherworldly quality, especially those misty eyes, pitiful and beautiful, as if telling a romantic story, making people's heart skip a beat at just one glance.

  Looking at her like this, he couldn't help but think: a flower spirit who mistakenly wandered into the mortal world.

  Last time she showed a strange reaction during the interview, could it be that she's not human but an elf?

  He thought for a moment, and then He Xiao's cold lips curled up into a self-deprecating smile. He quickly picked up the absurd idea, cleared his throat, and said nonchalantly, "Manager Xia told me that you were fired by Huarton, not that you quit voluntarily."

  Ling Yu's beautiful eyes immediately flashed a hint of panic.

  He Yue's eyes continued to scan her lightly, saying, "The reason is... you offended a customer. You would rather be fired than accompany that customer for one night. To some extent, your behavior was against the company's arrangement."

  Facing his profound and unpredictable gaze, Ling Yu's thoughts were in disarray, wanting to speak but hesitating.

  "However... considering Manager Xia strongly recommended you to me, I've decided to give you another chance. Tell me, if I hire you, what will you do in the future?"

  Upon hearing this, Ling Yu Xuan's heart, which had been at a loss, suddenly reignited with a glimmer of hope. She hastily replied, "If Mr. He is willing to give me the opportunity, I will definitely work hard and obey all requests except for sleeping together. I will do my best."

  "Do you think our hotel is also involved in such a dirty deal?" His charming eyes narrowed, still making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

  "Uh, no... it's not like that. I've heard that the Zhonghua Hotel is a legitimate hotel, which is also one of the reasons I came to apply for this job." Ling Yuqian replied hastily, her tone pleading, "Mr. He, please give me a chance, okay? I'll make sure you feel it's worth your while. As for salary, if you want to lower it, we can discuss that too."

  She was too eager to get close to him, too eager to understand if he was her destiny, so she desperately wanted this job.

  Unfortunately, the more she did so, the more it aroused his suspicion and curiosity.

  Just then, the waiter brought up the coffee. The Mocha had a strong and rich flavor, while the Blue Mountain was mellow and fragrant, one with an iron-like masculinity, the other with a gentle softness like water.

  He savored the rich aftertaste, his eyes locked on hers as she took a delicate sip, the perfect balance of acidity transporting her back to their dates at the tea house. Tianyou knew she didn't like coffee, so he never took her to cafes, instead choosing those quaint, elegantly decorated tea houses with their serene and romantic atmosphere, where they would engage in sweet nothings and he would shower her with affection.

  "What's your relationship with Manager Xia?" He Yun continued the topic.

  Ling Yuqian hesitated for a moment, then answered truthfully, "I... I didn't know Manager Xia before, it was one of my good friends who knew him and told me that he was hiring here, so they introduced me. Mr. He, please..."

  She wanted to continue begging, but unfortunately his mobile phone rang again.

  "Not yet, something unexpected happened on the way... Don't worry, it's all taken care of. You should get some rest early, goodnight."

  This time, he didn't call out the other person's name, but Ling Yuqian was clear that it should be that woman called "Tongtong" from last time, because his expression and tone when speaking on the phone were exactly the same as last time, very gentle and soft. And her heart felt like it had been fiercely pinched again, aching with pain.

  After hanging up the phone, He Wei regained his composure and asked unexpectedly, "Have we... ever met before? Have you seen me? I mean... apart from these two times recently."

  Still in pain, a thread of astonishment suddenly sprang up in her heart, and Ling Yu's lips slightly opened, stunned.

  He seemed like a chameleon and immediately changed the subject, "I'll consider applying there, I'm leaving first, you be careful with your safety."

  After finishing speaking, he called the waiter over, paid the bill and left.

  The chair across from her was empty, only the rich aroma of coffee lingering in the air. Ling Yu Xuan's mind was a daze as she stared at the spot where he had sat, now vacant and bare. She picked up her coffee and took a forceful gulp, tears dripping into the cup, and tasted an even more bitter flavor...

  He Xianyu drove out of the coffee shop and got on the road home. The car had been running for about 20 minutes when it entered a quiet villa area. Inside, there were five villas with the same style and height. He walked into the second one on the right.

  In the living room on the first floor, the lights were shining brightly. A couple in their sixties was watching TV. They were the owners of this house, He Yihang and Ji Shufen.

  When Hè Wěi came back, Jì Shūfēn immediately stood up to welcome him. Her elegant face was warm and kind, her tone affectionate, "Wěi, you're back, come sit down quickly, Mom asked Spring Aunt to stew some black chicken soup for you, eat it before sleeping."

  He Wei's normally stern face broke into a rare smile, his hands resting on his mother's shoulders as they walked back to the expensive sofa together. "Dad!" he called out.

  He Yihang also smiled, "Finished taking a photo with Tongtong?"

  He Wei didn't respond, but just pursed his lips and sat down.

  The nanny brought over the chicken soup, and Ji Shufen personally ladled out a bowl and handed it to He Yu.

  He Xudao said thank you and took it over.

  Ji Shufen continued to add food for him, with an attitude that was still doting and indulgent, "Yu Yu, eat a bit more, this way you can have a strong body and good energy."

  Listening to his mother's doting words, He Wei smiled wryly, "Mom, I'm already a 29-year-old man, I won't grow any taller!"

  "No matter how old you are, in Mom's heart, you're always two-year-old Little Yu." Ji Shufen muttered to herself, continuing to add chicken soup to his bowl.

  "A Yu is 185 cm tall and weighs 80 kg, that's a very standard figure. Wife, aren't you afraid of feeding him into a big fatso, and then there will be no chance to show off in front of those noble ladies that you have a son who is more handsome than a star? Give it to A Ye instead, he is thinner and should eat more supplements." He Yihang interrupted, but his eyes were still fixed on the TV screen.

  "Don't mention that kid to me, from young to old, he's always had the best food and clothes, but what happened? The women in our unit actually asked me if I was abusing him, not giving him enough to eat. Just mentioning him makes me angry, it's all so humiliating!" Ji Shufen's tone changed immediately, of course, scolding aside, she couldn't hide her love for him, perhaps it was just a case of "hating iron for not becoming steel".

  At this time, He Yihang's line of sight shifted away from the TV screen and gazed at He Wei, his handsome face becoming serious. "A Wei, your mother has been thinking about you day and night for over twenty years, and every time she remembers, she bursts into tears. Now that you've lost and regained each other, she wants to make up for it even more, so just eat a bit more."

  He Wei pursed his lips and nodded solemnly at his father, then turned his gaze back to his mother. "Mom, I won't let you be sad again."

  Ji Shufen's eyes were moist, her gaze flowing with emotion, and her choked voice revealed a mix of sadness and joy. "You eat more good food and mom won't be sad, also, if you can marry Tongtong soon, mom will feel more at ease and happy."

  The last half sentence made He Hui's tall body suddenly stiffen.