Chapter 17: Approaching

Did he actually grab someone’s hand so forcefully?

He Yichen! The He Yichen who had always been cold and distant towards women—he actually made such a bold move? How was that even possible?

Everyone exchanged knowing glances before turning their sympathetic gazes to the only woman present.

The expression on the beautiful Xu Pili’s face had turned exceptionally unpleasant.That’s right! Everyone had assumed that He Yichen was indifferent towards women, but now it was clear—when necessary, he could be just as passionate.What a blow to a woman’s self-esteem!

Though Xu Pili’s sharp tongue often irritated him, they were colleagues at the same law firm, which created a sense of camaraderie.

Trying to gauge the situation, the chubby Lawyer Zhang probed, “Lao Xiang, who is she?”Xiang Heng’s expression turned enigmatic.

“Why are you asking me? You should ask Yi Chen.”Lawyer Zhang immediately backed off.

“I wouldn’t dare expect to get anything out of He Yichen.”Xiang Heng smirked.

“Well, his coat is still here. He has to come back for it.”

A while later, Yi Chen returned and said apologetically, “Lao Li, something’s come up. I have to leave early.”

Lao Li was the host of the dinner.Before Lao Li could respond, Xiang Heng cut in, “Leaving like this is too disrespectful. Why don’t you bring Zhao Mosheng along? I haven’t seen her in years.”

He turned to Lao Li and asked, “You don’t mind one more person, do you?”

Lao Li nodded eagerly. “Of course not! Family members are welcome.”Yi Chen hesitated.

Xu Pili sneered, “So Lawyer He has a secret girlfriend? How shameful.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the road, Mo Sheng stood dazed, still unsure of her relationship with Yi Chen.

They weren’t exactly friends, yet they weren’t lovers either…

Before she could sort out her thoughts, her phone rang again. It was Yi Chen.

“I can’t leave…”

Oh, that’s great. Mo Sheng let out a sigh of relief.

“…Come here!”

The call ended abruptly. Mo Sheng didn’t even get the chance to argue. She glanced at Deyue Building across the street, packed up her things, and walked over.

At the entrance, Yi Chen was waiting for her.Mo Sheng hesitated. “I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to go in.”

Yi Chen responded casually, “Just a few colleagues. It’s fine.”

But in what capacity was she going in?She swallowed her words.

These past few days, Yi Chen had occasionally reached out to her, but he always maintained a deliberate distance.

Yet, this kind of contact made her uneasy.It shouldn’t be like this. She should be keeping her distance from him…

As they entered, a room full of people turned to look at Mo Sheng, openly and unabashedly assessing her.

She looked decent—dressed casually, with short hair that made her appear less elegant. Compared to the women around Yi Chen, she was quite ordinary.

The first to greet her was Xiang Heng.

“Zhao Mosheng, back so soon?” He smiled gently, though his words carried a sharp edge.”I thought you were going to leave Yi Chen waiting in a cold kiln for eighteen years.”

A smile hiding a blade, cotton concealing a needle.

Mo Sheng responded with the same familiar line, “Senior Brother Xiang, long time no see.”

“I don’t deserve to be called ‘Senior Brother,’ but yes, it’s been a long time.” Xiang Heng’s half-smile lingered.

Yi Chen gave a brief introduction, and just as Mo Sheng sat down, the beautiful female lawyer wasted no time launching an attack.

“Ms. Zhao, I heard that He Yichen is notoriously difficult to deal with. How did you manage to win him over?”

It wasn’t just a rumor—it was personal experience. The table fell silent.

Xiang Heng nearly choked on his tea. This Xu Pili!