Vase cannon fodder is pampered by the group again

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Chapter 52.1 Baby can only be mine

Editor: Jodi

“Do it again.”

Lu Xiao slammed a pile of acquisition plans onto the desk, his voice cold and gloomy, exuding a chilling pressure that sent shivers down the spine.

The managers in front of the desk didn’t dare to breathe too loudly, quickly grabbing their respective plans and scurrying away.

They were afraid that if they stayed a second longer in President Lu’s oppressive presence, they might buckle under the pressure and collapse.

Everyone at Yunxiao felt the same recently—Lu Xiao had been terrifying these past few days.

He had maintained a stern, expressionless face, summoning several executives to his office the past few days to **.

Usually, President Lu was graceful and composed, never showing excessive emotions. What’s more he often had a faint smile at the corner of his lips.

However that gentle, almost-smiling expression often sent chills down the spine of those who knew his brutal nature. Having a boss who was a “smiling tiger” was terrifying enough.

But now, with Lu Xiao’s displeasure clearly written across his face, everyone was trembling even more.

Terrified employees were pulling their hair out, wondering why on earth the president was in such a bad mood. Could he please just calm down already…..

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Hai Jiaxi knocked on the door of the president’s office before pushing it open.

“The air conditioner’s on so low…” She shivered slightly from the cold, hugging her arms as she complained.

Looking up and seeing Lu Xiao’s dark expression as he worked, she raised her eyebrows in surprise. The great demon king actually had moments where he couldn’t control his emotions?

It didn’t take her long to figure it out. For Lu Xiao to be in such a terrible state, it most likely had something to do with the little treasure he held in his palm—Shen Ci.

“Ah, let me guess.” She walked closer, a sly smile on her face. “Did Xiao Ci fall for someone else? Or did you get rejected when you confessed?”

Lu Xiao lifted his cold, angry gaze slowly, his lips pressed into a thin line, silently ordering her to shut up.

Hai Jiaxi laughed. “Ha, looks like I hit the nail on the head.”

When Lu Xiao didn’t say anything, she sat on the sofa casually. “Since we’re partners, I’ll help you analyze the situation.”

“Xiao Ci’s a bit of a fool, so I’m guessing it’s the latter?”

“And knowing your tendencies… did you try to test the waters, only to back off right after?”

Lu Xiao’s fingers that were holding the pen trembled, his eyes staring through his glasses at the documents on his desk, unable to focus on a single word.

Hai Jiaxi paused, frowning in thought before suddenly tsk’ing impatiently.

“You two are really something. Even an outsider like me can see you’re both head over heels for each other. How did you manage to mess things up right at the last minute?”

“Xiao Ci’s a fool, and you’re a coward! I swear…… I’ve never seen you this spineless in my nearly thirty years of knowing you!”

Hai Jiaxi had somehow gotten herself worked up, wishing she could just possess Lu Xiao and force Shen Ci and make the first move, so she could seal the deal once and for all.

Lu Xiao was fine—Shen Ci was a little fool with all his feelings written clearly on his face, just like an open book.

That day when the three of them had been in the office, Shen Ci had kept sneaking glances at Lu Xiao, glances that alternated between admiration and grievance that it had made her almost unable to sit still.

And whenever he looked up at Lu Xiao, his eyes were filled entirely with him, the tenderness so palpable that even a bystander like her could feel it.

Silence stretched through the office as Lu Xiao sat there, rigid. After a while, he removed his glasses, rubbed his temples, and sighed deeply.

“I am afraid.” His voice low and hoarse, laced with loss. “I’m afraid he’ll be disappointed.”

Hai Jiaxi rolled her eyes. “That’s what they call ‘not seeing the forest for the trees.’”

“From what I can see, Xiao Ci would never reject you. Maybe he just hasn’t figured things out yet.”

“Besides… you’ve already got him so attached to you. Now you’re going to just back off irresponsibly?”

“Lu Xiao, don’t you think Xiao Ci is pitiful like this?”

He lowered his eyes, saying nothing as he resumed signing the documents.

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Wei Shuo sat next to Shen Ci, nudging his shoulder.

“Xiao Ci, what’s going on between you and Uncle Lu?”

Shen Ci’s heart skipped a beat, and his eyes darted around. “Nothing’s going on.”

Wei Shuo raised an eyebrow, pinching his soft cheek. “You think you can fool me? Spill it!”

Shen Ci’s face was being pulled, so he had no choice but to say everything slowly under Wei Shuo’s pressing gaze.

And the more Wei Shuo heard, the more his jaw dropped. In the end, he grabbed Shen Ci’s hand in excitement, his eyes sparkling. “How many times did Uncle Lu kiss you? What kind of kiss? Did he use his tongue? Did he—”

Shen Ci covered his mouth hurriedly, his face burning red. “Can you focus on the important parts?!”

Wei Shuo thought in his heart— what he had just asked was the important part, but seeing Shen Ci’s embarrassed expression, he decided to stop before he got hit.

He pulled Shen Ci’s hand away. “Honestly, I’m single and so don’t have much advice to give.”

“Your relationship with Uncle Lu is a bit complicated, so it makes sense that you’re confused with that small brain of yours. But—”

Shen Ci looked at him eagerly, like a puppy waiting for guidance.

“…” Wei Shuo didn’t have the heart to brush him off anymore, and so said seriously, “Maybe you should call Uncle Lu and ask him what he’s thinking. Guessing on your own won’t get you anywhere.”

Shen Ci shook his head immediately. “I wouldn’t even know what to say…”

Helpless, Wei Shuo changed the topic. “Actually, I was sent by everyone else. You’ve been looking so down lately, and it’s been making us all feel bad.”

“We’re planning to go into town tonight. Wanna come? It might help take your mind off things.”

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