Summer Kiss

Chapter 21: Organizing Thoughts
Looking at her nervous expression, Fu Xicheng couldn't help but find Jiang Yuning somewhat adorable.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not going to eat you."

Jiang Yuning couldn't help but laugh when she heard his words.

Fu Xicheng heard Jiang Yuning's laughter and his lips curled up slightly.

"Jiang Yuning, has anyone ever told you that you have a beautiful smile?"

Is it really that good-looking?

Jiang Yuning raised her eyes and secretly glanced at the man beside her. She caught sight of Fu Xicheng looking at her with a mocking smile.

Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she didn't know how to answer, so she lowered her head.

Fu Xicheng noticed that Jiang Yuning was keeping her head down and not saying anything, and he found her even more adorable.

He couldn't resist teasing her, saying, "You're cute when you're shy."

Jiang Yuning was a little at a loss. She wanted to be a coward. She took a few deep breaths and tried to ignore what Fu Xicheng had just said.

When she looked up, she found that Fu Xicheng was nowhere to be seen.

She patted her cheeks, rested her chin on her hands and pondered. She felt so ashamed of herself. How could she blush so easily in front of Fu Xicheng?

Most importantly, Fu Xicheng saw her blushing.

As Jiang Yuning was deep in thought, Fu Xicheng walked in carrying a dark green box.

He placed the box in front of Jiang Yuning and then sat down opposite her.

"I suddenly realized this would be perfect for you, Jiang Yuning, so I've decided to give it to you."

Jiang Yuning's gaze fell on the box on the table. The box wasn't very big, but it was exquisite.

She didn't open the box immediately, but asked curiously, "What's inside?"

"This is a cute little gadget; it's definitely something you'll like. Open it when you get back."

Jiang Yuning nodded and accepted his gift.

"Fu Xicheng, thank you for the gift."

Fu Xicheng's eyes held a smile. If Jiang Yuning opened this box, she probably wouldn't thank him.

"Let's eat first, and we can chat while we eat."

Jiang Yuning smelled the aroma in the air, picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of sweet and sour pork and put it in her mouth, savoring it slowly.

"delicious."

Fu Xicheng was in a good mood. Remembering Jiang Yuning's purpose for coming here, he casually asked a few minutes later, "Jiang Yuning, is something bothering you?"

Jiang Yuning looked up and met Fu Xicheng's scrutinizing gaze. She recalled what had happened that morning and nodded.

“Fu Xicheng, I’ve been having a really bad run of luck lately. I’ve been losing clients one after another. I initially thought it was my fault, but I’ve discovered that it seems like someone is manipulating things behind the scenes.”

Fu Xicheng stood there, stunned. Why hadn't Lu Zhiqian told him these things? He thought Jiang Yuning was having a good time at the company, but it turned out she wasn't happy at all.

He lowered his head, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He wanted to see which unlucky guy had messed with Jiang Yuning.

He'll make him regret it so much he'll cry for his parents.

Fu Xicheng ladled out a bowl of sweet soup and pushed it in front of Jiang Yuning. His deep voice was easy to calm people down.

"Stay calm when things happen. Tell me the general situation and I'll help you organize your thoughts."

Jiang Yuning first went through it in her mind, and then said, "You know about the plagiarism incident last time. After that incident, one of my clients agreed to sign a contract with me the next day, but when I went there, he suddenly broke the contract..."

"These things are connected, and I've discovered they all relate to one person: Gu Yan of the Shijiu Group." Gu Yan?

Fu Xicheng vaguely recognized the name. Wasn't this Lin Yuan's business partner from last time?

He pondered for a moment, realizing that what seemed like unrelated matters were actually orchestrated by Gu Yan alone behind the scenes.

Fu Xicheng pursed his lips quietly, and the moment he looked up, a beautiful smile curved his lips.

"Have you ever thought about how Gu Yan got your hands on the design drafts? Jiang Yuning, there's something wrong with your colleague."

Jiang Yuning rested her chin on her hand, pondering, "There are security cameras in the office. Could she really steal client information while they're on camera?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Fu Xicheng paused for a moment, then continued, "Jiang Yuning, think carefully. When you were drawing your design drafts, was anyone near you? Perhaps she peeked at your design drafts at that time and then leaked them."

Jiang Yuning was startled. If Fu Xicheng's analysis was true, then she might know the answer.

While she was drawing design drafts, two people did come over and chat with her: Meng Shuyu and Qin Susu.

"What did you think of?"

Jiang Yuning blinked. "Fu Xicheng, I think I have a suspect, but I don't have any evidence."

"Didn't you say there were security cameras in the office? Wait a moment."

Fu Xicheng stood up, took out a piece of paper and a pen from a drawer on the side, and placed them in front of Jiang Yuning.

"Draw a layout of your office, and then mark your location and the location of the surveillance cameras."

Without hesitation, Jiang Yuning immediately began to draw.

She quickly handed the A4 paper to Fu Xicheng.

Fu Xicheng glanced at it and immediately understood everything.

He pointed to the layout on the A4 paper and analyzed, "If your colleague is standing in this position and chatting with you, with his back to the monitor, it would be incredibly easy for him to chat with you when you're not paying attention and peek at your computer and the documents on your desk."

Jiang Yuning had already guessed who it was. She asked in confusion, "What good would it do her to sell customer information and do things that harm the company's interests?"

Fu Xicheng chuckled and reached out to tap Jiang Yuning's nose.

Jiang Yuning was startled and quickly turned her head away to avoid his hand.

Fu Xicheng wasn't annoyed. He smiled gently and elegantly, "You're just too kind. Some people can't stand seeing someone do better than her. If you were punished by your superiors, she might pretend to comfort you on the surface, but secretly she'd be happier than anyone else."

Jiang Yuning understood Fu Xicheng's meaning; indeed, outsiders could see things more clearly.

"Fu Xicheng, thank you. After your analysis, my thinking is completely clear."

Fu Xicheng folded the A4 paper in his hand and put forward his idea.

"If we can't find the surveillance footage in the office, we can check the nearby surveillance footage. Maybe we'll find something unexpected. Jiang Yuning, are you willing to believe me?"

Jiang Yuning looked up and met Fu Xicheng's focused gaze. For some reason, even though she had only known Fu Xicheng for a short time, she felt very at ease with him.

She spoke her mind, saying, "I believe."

Fu Xicheng's Adam's apple bobbed, and he smiled with pleasure, "Just for those two words, I will definitely help you investigate this matter thoroughly."

Jiang Yuning's throat tightened slightly. She nodded and calmly asked, "Fu Xicheng, why are you going to such lengths to help me?"

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