Once the film was over, Yan Su zipped her jacket to cover her chin and put on her mask. It was crowded when they left the screen room. Lu Kang guarded her with one arm, in case someone bumped into her.
âMr. Lu,â someone called from behind.
Lu Kang turned and saw Qiao Xue and Secretary Yuan, who also worked in his company. Qiao Xue looked at Yan Su. Her face was a little pale.
As a girl, Yan Su easily figured out how Qiao Xue might be feeling. She dropped her eyes and pulled her mask slightly upward. She regretted coming out. Lu Kang was already by her school gate when she finished her classes. He told her that he had gotten the tickets. She didnât have the heart to say no.
Secretary Yuan glanced at Yan Su and said with a smile, âMr. Lu, we didnât know that you had a girlfriend. No wonder you rarely work late lately. This is...â
âSheâs not my girlfriend,â Lu Kang hurriedly said. âSheâs just a friend.â
He glanced at Qiao Xue, who had remained silent, and asked, âAre you here for the movie?â
âYeah, it just got over,â Secretary Yuan said. âI guess we just watched the same movie. Sadly, we didnât see each other until it was over.â
Lu Kang gave a polite smile and said, âWe have to go. I still need to drive her home.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qiao Xue abruptly joined the conversation and said, âMr. Lu, we live in the same area. Do you mind giving me a ride?â
It wouldnât be a problem, but Lu Kang worried that Qiao Xue might find out Yan Suâs identity in the car. With no other choice, he shook his head and said, âI have something to do after that, so Iâll be going home very late. Ask Miss Yuan to give you a ride.â
After saying that, he quickly left with Yan Su.
Qiao Xue looked at his back with disappointment. She always knew Lu Kang had someone in his heart. She thought that she still had a chance since he didnât have a girlfriend. After seeing Yan Su, she guessed that she had no chance at all.
âDonât give up,â Secretary Yuan said. âYou two work in the same company every day. Youâll always have a chance.â
Qiao Xue shook her head and said, âThatâs impossible. Didnât you see how pretty his girlfriendâs eyes were? I bet sheâd look stunning without that mask. And her body, and her bag. I think sheâs younger than me.â
Secretary Yuan burst into laughter and said, âCome on, youâre one of the pretty girls in our company. Mr. Nian even asked you to pretend to be his girlfriend once!â
âPlease donât mention that,â Qiao Xue waved her hand and said, âI almost killed him. It pains me to think about it. Why do I feel that Mr. Luâs girlfriend looks so familiar? Oh, I know, Iâve met her before. I had malatang with her when I was pretending to be Mr. Nianâs girlfriend. Sheâs good friends with Mrs. Nian. She became a star recently. Sheâs Yan Su. I know her.â
âYan Su is Mr. Luâs girlfriend?â Secretary Yuan was shocked.
Qiao Xue dropped her head. Her eyes turned red. âForget it. Yan Su is 10 times better than I am. I finally understand why Mr. Lu doesnât like me. I give up.â
Secretary Yuan sighed and said, âJust fight for it.â
âHow? I canât possibly win.â
...
Lu Kang drove Yan Su home. Yan Su unfastened her safety belt but didnât immediately get out of the car.
âWhatâs wrong?â Lu Kang was a little excited, wondering if Yan Su was reluctant to leave him.
âMr. Lu... um... Thank you for the movie,â Yan Su hesitantly said. âYouâve always been a nice and thoughtful person in my heart. You took care of me and helped me. I appreciate all that youâve done, but I want you to know that youâre like a brother to me.â