“Hmm?” Duanmu Zhe seemed to have caught on to something. “What engagement? Who’s getting engaged to whom?”
After a mere glance, Duanmu Xue simply ignored him.
Duanmu Zhe looked at her in amusement. “I was only gone for a little trip, but something has happened without my knowledge? And what’s with that gaze of yours? Why does it seem like I’ve wronged you?”
“It’s like this.” Duanmu Aotian had always treasured his two grandchildren, so he took the initiative to explain to his grandson, “Previously, our family had a marriage contract with the Yuchi family, but Yuchi Jin’s daughter didn’t approve of it. It was with much regret that our two families weren’t able to be unified through marriage. That was when I discussed the matter with Yuchi Jin, saying that even if our children could not marry each other, our grandchildren could. Recently, that old man, Yuchi Jin, found his grandson, so he’s preparing for a marriage between our two families.”
Hearing this, Duanmu Zhe raised his eyebrows and asked, “He found his grandchild? He’s a guy?”
“Yes.”
Glancing at Duanmu Xue who was next to him, Duanmu Zhe smiled. “Grandpa, if you want to help Xue get engaged, I don’t think she would easily agree with that temperament of hers. Plus, just how old are both of you? You’re still interested in being a matchmaker for the youths?”
“Zhe, what nonsense are you spouting? You’re not allowed to talk to Grandpa like that.” Duanmu Xue stretched her hands in front of Duanmu Aotian to defend him while warning angrily.
It was very common for the siblings to act like this. Duanmu Aotian cheerfully replied, “Do you think I want to be a matchmaker? If it wasn’t because of Xue…”
“Xue?” Narrowing his eyes, Duanmu Zhe asked, “What’s going on with her?”
“You should ask her yourself. When a certain someone got injured, she kept visiting the Yuchi Residence everyday. Now that he’s better, she’s still going every day. She visits so frequently as if she wants to offer herself as their granddaughter-in-law.”
When he heard this, Duanmu Zhe understood. “Xue’s heart has been moved?”
That’s strange. Xue’s taste in men had always been hard to decipher. After so many years, the only man she has ever wanted to pursue was that Ye Moxuan guy. But Ye Moxuan got married not too long ago. Could it be that she has finally given up on him?
Biting her lower lip, Duanmu Xue looked over at her older brother. “Zhe, I’ll take care of my affairs myself. You’re not allowed to interfere with my affairs this time.”
“You’re talking as if I’ve been meddling with your affairs,” said Duanmu Zhe.
“Are you saying that you didn’t previously?”
“Previously? The previous time was different, okay? Just think about it. If I hadn’t stopped you, then…”
“Alright, let’s not talk about that anymore. The matters of the past are no longer important. I’m not blaming you for interfering in the past. But Zhe, you must promise me to not interfere in my affairs anymore.”
Duanmu Zhe was starting to get a headache as he looked at her. “I was helping you the previous time. How could you say I’m meddling with your affairs?”
“Just answer me. Will you promise me this?”
“Alright, alright. I promise you.” She was his sister, after all, so he had no choice but to agree to her request. “Then Grandpa, you must help Xue fight for it.”
“Alright. As long as it’s what Xue wants, I’ll help you. Are you feeling tired today? You should go ahead and rest.”
“Okay. Grandpa, don’t forget about this matter and discuss this with the Yuchi Family tomorrow. I’ll head upstairs first.”
When she left, Duanmu Zhe squinted his eyes and asked, “What sort of person is this grandchild of the Yuchi family? How did he win over Xue?”
What sort of person? Stretching out his hand to caress his beard, Duanmu Aotian replied while smiling inexplicably, “He’s quite somebody. I’m fond of him as well. He and Xue would make a perfect match.”
“If even Grandpa is praising him, then I have to see what kind of person he is.”
The next day, Duanmu Zhe went directly to the Yuchi Group, wanting to get to know the man his grandfather praised so much and who was capable of moving his sister’s heart.
When he arrived at the front desk, the lady there was a little overwhelmed. “Y-You are?” After all, Duanmu Zhe was quite popular in this circle for his looks and status and this made many young women fall in love with him. There was a lot of news and photos about him in WeChat Moments and even in magazines.
He previously commented that he liked cute, petite women who had clear eyes, long hair, and bangs. This comment of his broke the hearts of many tall women. On the other hand, those petite women immediately grew their hair long and cut bangs. However, there was no way for them to get close to him, so they could only fervently apply for jobs at the Duanmu Group.
“My name’s Duanmu Zhe. I’d like to meet President Yuchi. May I?”
It took a long time for the lady at the front desk to react. Then, she nodded quickly. “Of course.”
Parting his lips, he asked with his charming voice, “Is it okay if I don’t have an appointment?”
“Yes, of course. I’ll bring you up.”
“Thank you.”
As the front desk lady brought Duanmu Zhe to the elevator, her heart was thumping all the while. She had never thought she could ever be so close to this man and considered it as a historic moment in her life.
When they were on the way to the President’s office, they passed by the secretary’s room when a figure suddenly stepped out. The moment he saw that figure pass by, Duanmu Zhe found the person’s back to be familiar. Quickly stopping, he looked back at the figure in the distance and slowly narrowed his eyes.
That person… If he was not mistaken, that was Han Muzi. He had been surprised the other day when he met her in the restaurant. He did not think that they would meet again so soon. But, why is she here? Duanmu Zhe was feeling very puzzled.
The lady from the front desk saw that he had stopped and turned to look at Han Muzi’s departing back. Her heart was feeling sour for a moment. “President Duanmu, what are you looking at?”
Pointing to the retreating figure, he asked, “Who’s that person who just passed by?”
It turned out that he was indeed looking at her. Good-looking people were indeed different. Even Duanmu Zhe would give her a second look, and even asked about her. Although the lady from the front desk was feeling sour in her heart, she still replied, “She’s the assistant secretary we just hired. She’s quite fortunate to be here. After looking for an assistant secretary for so long, she was the first to pass the interview.”
“Assistant secretary,” Duanmu Zhe repeated these words, still looking puzzled. He was sure that the woman was Han Muzi, but… why was she here as an assistant secretary?
“Miss Lin, this is the President of the Duanmu Group. He wishes to meet with the President.”
Someone from the Duanmu Group? Miss Lin immediately raised her head, and after taking a look at Duanmu Zhe, she said, “Please wait a moment. I’ll talk to the President.” After stepping through the door, Miss Lin soon came out again. “Please come in.”
Smiling politely at her, Duanmu Zhe tidied up his clothes before entering. If this man was going to be his future brother-in-law, he should leave him a good impression. However, when Duanmu Zhe saw the man sitting at the desk, he was completely dumbfounded.
