From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

Six days later, as soon as the gate lights of the North City Manor came on, Lu Yunzhou parked his car at the bottom of the steps.

The car door closed, and he touched the inside pocket of his suit jacket.

The gift box is still there, containing a brooch custom-made with an eight-petal pattern, which I will give to Mu Qingying tonight.

The twelve photos and information about the gray tower sent by Ye Zhiwei have been handed over to the Yuanchuan Archives.

The three have not caused any more trouble in the past few days, and the Nanwan project is progressing as usual.

Lu Yunzhou temporarily put aside his official business and stepped into the courtyard.

Long tables were set up in the courtyard, and waiters were moving back and forth carrying drinks.

The invitations were checked quickly, and the guests were all led to the main building.

As Lu Yunzhou walked around the flower stand, a hoarse female voice came from behind him.

"Lu Yunzhou, you're here quite early."

Luo Qingyi switched the coffee cup to her left hand and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Just came from the ER?"

Lu Yunzhou looked at the dark circles under her eyes.

She was still wearing her white lab coat, her white name tag was pressed against her chest, and her hair was tied up at the back of her head.

The coffee in the cup had long since cooled, and she had even dented the lid.

"The last patient has just been admitted to the observation room."

Luo Qingyi pressed her temples.

Lu Yunzhou glanced at her empty right hand.

The old injury on his wrist had healed, but the fatigue from continuous shifts remained.

"Didn't you eat dinner either?"

"I was too busy and forgot."

She glanced down at her watch, speaking casually, but her stomach growled at that moment.

Lu Yunzhou pressed the gift box into the inner bag and led her directly to the hotel front desk.

"What are you doing?"

Luo Qingyi stopped in her tracks.

"Prepare a medicinal bath."

Lu Yunzhou took out his phone and checked the booking history: "I'll make up for the recuperation I promised you last time tonight."

Luo Qingyi looked at him, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Do you remember?"

"I will do what I promised today."

He handed his phone to the front desk and gave them his name and reservation information.

After checking the records, the front desk staff placed the check-in slip and room key into the tray.

"Mr. Lu, the wellness suite is ready. The medicinal bath, physiotherapy bed, and examination equipment are all there. You made the reservation, and Dr. Luo is listed as the guest of honor."

The receptionist pushed the documents in front of him.

Luo Qingyi's hand froze in mid-air, her gaze falling on the check-in form, her ears slowly turning red.

Lu Yunzhou picked up the pen and signed his name on the reservation form.

"The room is in the back building, and the name is clearly written. If anyone asks, just say I'm here to give you a health check-up."

"You didn't even bother to cover it up during registration?"

She pressed the room key onto the check-in form.

"I'm treating your body, what's there to hide?"

Lu Yunzhou put down his pen and turned to look at her: "If you're worried about what others will say, just tell them you went for a medicinal bath."

Luo Qingyi pursed her lips, the room card in her hand making a soft cracking sound as she squeezed it.

How many beds are in the room?

She asked very directly.

"One resting bed and one examination bed."

Lu Yunzhou looked at her: "What are you thinking?"

Luo Qingyi stuffed the room key into her bag, her face flushing even more.

"I wasn't thinking anything, you just explained too quickly."

Lu Yunzhou rubbed his nose after being cornered by her, then asked the waiter to bring him some hot porridge and light side dishes.

He pushed a note in front of her, which outlined the steps for the medicinal bath, clearly indicating the water temperature, time, and rest duration.

"Eat something first, then go to the back building in half an hour. After your herbal bath, I'll give you a check-up."

"You have a birthday party to attend tonight."

Luo Qingyi held the spoon and looked up at him.

"I'll attend your birthday party, and I'll take care of your health."

After Lu Yunzhou finished speaking, he picked up another empty bowl and filled it with some hot porridge for her.

Luo Qingyi lowered her head and took a few sips, finally relaxing her shoulders.

She didn't even have time to eat after working consecutive shifts, but she remembered to ask about the medicinal bath.

"If you get tired during the banquet, go straight to your room. Keep your room key safe, I'll come over."

Lu Yunzhou folded the note in half and stuffed it into her bag.

Luo Qingyi touched the opening of her bag and whispered a reminder: "Drink less alcohol."

Lu Yunzhou nodded and didn't argue with her.

The sound of high heels hitting the ground came from next to the reception desk.

Liu Ruyan walked in carrying a file bag, wearing a dark green long dress with a short jacket over it, her long hair casually tied behind her shoulders.

The document bag contained a donation list for Qiguang Children's Welfare Home, and the cover also had several greeting cards drawn by the children pressed on it.

She glanced at the check-in form, then at Luo Qingyi, and immediately raised her eyebrows.

"Lu Yunzhou, are you booking a suite for Dr. Luo?"

Liu Ruyan placed the file folder on the table, her tone tinged with a smile.

"Give her rest and a check-up, don't overthink it."

Lu Yunzhou placed the note on the table, his expression calm and composed.

"I haven't even said anything yet, and you've already started explaining."

Liu Ruyan rested her chin on her hand, her gaze lingering on his face for a moment.

Lu Yunzhou raised his hand to press his nose bridge, ignoring her comment.

Luo Qingyi held the bowl of porridge and looked at Liu Ruyan.

"Are you here for Qingying's birthday party too?"

"She invited me."

Liu Ruyan pulled out an invitation from the file folder and waved it in front of Luo Qingyi: "I'm delivering the children's gifts today on behalf of Qiguang. Qingying and I have known each other for many years, and she specifically asked me to do this before she returned to China."

Lu Yunzhou looked at the names on the invitation and realized that Liu Ruyan and Mu Qingying had a long-standing friendship.

Liu Ruyan was also present when Mu Qingying made a donation to the welfare home.

At that time, he accompanied Feng Qianyi, but he was only focused on dealing with other matters and did not pay attention to the relationship between the two at all.

Liu Ruyan put away the invitation and turned her head to look at him.

"Qingying is waiting for you inside. Come with me."

She reached out and hooked her arm around Lu Yunzhou's, pulling him toward the entrance to the courtyard.

Lu Yunzhou glanced at Luo Qingyi.

Luo Qingyi had already put down her bowl of porridge, put the room key into her cloth bag, and raised her hand to him.

"You go in first, don't keep the birthday person waiting too long."

Lu Yunzhou stood still and said, "Go to the back building and rest. I'll come over when I'm done."

"understood."

She picked up her cloth bag, turned around, and headed towards the back building.

Liu Ruyan tugged at Lu Yunzhou's arm, drawing his attention back.

"Let's go. If you dawdle any longer, Qingying's cake will really be eaten up."

Lu Yunzhou followed her lead and walked forward, his gaze still fixed on Luo Qingyi.

She didn't turn around, but simply patted the bag to remind him that the room key was inside.

He looked away, letting Liu Ruyan lead him through the flower trellis.

"You've known Qingying for so long, why have you never told me?"

Liu Ruyan turned her face to the side and slowed her pace.

"She didn't ask, and I didn't have a chance to tell her."

"Now we have an opportunity."

Liu Ruyan patted his arm: "You have to tell me tonight what she likes and dislikes, and whether anyone is pursuing her."

Lu Yunzhou pulled his arm back: "Are you keeping watch on me for her, or are you trying to take advantage of me?"

Is there a difference?

Liu Ruyan answered decisively, but did not loosen her grip.

Lu Yunzhou turned his head to look at her: "You really don't hold back."

"I'm being too polite with you; I'm afraid you won't understand."

As the two walked up the stone steps, all the courtyard lights ahead came on.

Music was playing from the main building entrance, and a group of guests had already gathered in the center of the lawn.

Mu Qingying stood on the steps in a light blue dress, holding a glass of juice in her hand.

She looked up and saw Lu Yunzhou, then her gaze fell on Liu Ruyan's arm linked with his, and her smile faltered for a moment.

Liu Ruyan let go of the file bag and went to meet her.

"I've brought the person to you, and I haven't forgotten the gifts from the orphanage either."

Lu Yunzhou stood at the bottom of the steps, raising his hand to press against the inside pocket of his suit jacket.

The gift box was pressed against my chest, and I could clearly see its sharp edges through the fabric.

Mu Qingying looked at him and reached out her hand.

"Where's the gift?"

Lu Yunzhou took out the gift box and handed it over.

"Happy birthday."

Mu Qingying took the gift box, her finger lingering on the eight-petaled flower pattern.

She glanced at Lu Yunzhou, then hugged the box to her chest.

Liu Ruyan laughed out loud and urged the two of them to enter the banquet hall.

In the back building, the receptionist handed the spare room key to Luo Qingyi.

The wellness suites are ready.