CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: COULD IT BE HIM?

Ye Xinluo stared at the photograph for a long time, the more she looked, the deeper her frown became.

In the photo, Beichen Rui was dressed in a black, well-tailored suit. He was standing at the center of the banquet hall, with someone beside him talking to him. People around were staring at him.

The brilliance of the aura around Beichen Rui was too dazzling. Even standing among the crowd, it did not diminish his noble temperament at all.

On the contrary, it emphasized Beichen Rui’s extraordinary nobility. Undoubtedly, the people around him all became his backdrop.

A natural kingly aura made it hard for people to look away.

Ye Xinluo’s gaze fell on Beichen Rui’s face in the photo. Beichen Rui’s eyebrows were slightly furrowed, seemingly not quite accustomed to such circumstances.

The more Ye Xinluo looked, the more uncertain she felt, a sense of panic rising from the bottom of her heart.

Beichen Rui in the photo did indeed resemble the little guy, especially in the eyes and mouth.

Last night, when the little guy showed her the magazine, Ye Xinluo didn’t think much of it. Nor did she intend to think in this direction.

Until she had taken a bath and lay in bed. Comparing Beichen Rui’s looks with the little guy in her mind.

It was only then that Ye Xinluo suddenly realized Beichen Rui really looked like the little guy.

How could there possibly be two people so similar in this world, clearly Ye Xinluo didn’t believe it.

This coincidence was a bit excessive.

And Jingxi was also...

The thoughts involuntarily returned to the drunken night years ago. That man whose face she couldn’t recall...

Eyes widened with disbelief.

Although unwilling to admit it, it wasn’t entirely impossible.

Could Beichen Rui be that person?

If he really is, what should she do?

Sitting dumbfounded in the chair. Her mind in a mess. Not knowing what to do for a while.

What a situation this is...

If Beichen Rui really is that man, did he recognize her?

If he really is...

Oh My God.

Heavens, don’t joke with me like this, it’s not funny at all.

Holding her aching head, she didn’t know what to do for the moment.

Feeling down for quite a while, she tousled her hair, turned off the computer, and walked back to the bed.

Lying on the bed staring at the ceiling.

No, she couldn’t mention Jingxi again at the company, she had to tell Shanshan after returning too.

No matter if it was what she thought, she had to stay cautious, just in case.

If not, it would be best.

...

Whatever, if things come to that, just face it head-on. After sorting out her thoughts, she let out a long sigh.

Took a glance at her phone, it was already past seven, Lan Shan still hadn’t replied to her message, probably busy.

Just then, her stomach growled at an inappropriate time.

Lounging in bed for a bit longer, she reluctantly climbed out, picked up the phone on the nightstand and called room service.

Half an hour later, a waiter pushed in a dining cart.

"Miss Ye, here is your dinner. Please enjoy." The waiter placed everything on the table, then wheeled the cart out of the room.

Ye Xinluo had ordered a dinner for two, consisting of four dishes and a soup: sweet and sour ribs, greens, steamed pork, a plate of shrimp, and seaweed egg soup.

She didn’t know what Beichen Rui liked to eat, nor what he disliked. So she just ordered a bit at random.

These were very ordinary dishes, not sure if Beichen Rui would enjoy them. With an uneasy feeling, she knocked on Beichen Rui’s door.

It took a while for Beichen Rui’s voice to come from inside. "Come in."

Ye Xinluo pushed open the door but didn’t enter, standing at the doorway looking at him. Beichen Rui, in a black bathrobe, was sitting at the desk looking over documents.

His hair was damp, casually draped over his forehead. Ye Xinluo watched him, somewhat entranced. This man looked good in everything.

"What’s the matter?" Seeing her not speak, Beichen Rui slightly furrowed his brows and asked.

Ye Xinluo quickly snapped out of it, organizing her emotions.

Couldn’t help but curse at herself inwardly. Having met Beichen Rui so many times, what was there to be surprised about?

"President, I’ve ordered dinner. Let’s have something to eat first before continuing."

"Got it."

Beichen Rui put down the document in his hand, got up and walked towards Ye Xinluo.

Ye Xinluo promptly stepped aside.

The two of them went to the living room, Beichen Rui raised an eyebrow as he looked at the dishes on the table.

This was very light food; for Beichen Rui, who was used to gourmet dishes, it was like heaven and earth apart.

However, for some reason, Beichen Rui inexplicably found these dishes rather agreeable.

In a good mood, he went over to the sofa, sat down, picked up a bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat.

Seeing him not say anything, Ye Xinluo finally let out the breath she’d been holding. It seemed he didn’t mind eating these.

"What are you waiting for? Not hungry?"

Seeing her still standing there, Beichen Rui glanced up.

"Oh, okay."

Coming to her senses, she walked over to the seat opposite Beichen Rui, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat.

Her gaze frequently darted towards Beichen Rui. Only when she confirmed his face bore no expression did she truly breathe a sigh of relief.

Didn’t seem that difficult to please after all.

She thought he might not eat what she ordered, turns out she was overthinking.

"I don’t mind you staring openly."

Beichen Rui’s voice reached Ye Xinluo’s ears. Not expecting him to say that suddenly, she choked hard.

Grabbing the water beside her, she took several gulps, feeling the discomfort in her throat ease a bit.

Beichen Rui glanced at her but said nothing and continued to eat.

This woman, a bit silly.

Concluded in his mind.

Ye Xinluo didn’t know what he was thinking, she smiled awkwardly, then continued eating.

For the remaining time, neither of them spoke again. Beichen Rui made no noise while eating.

Even eating the most ordinary food, he seemed to savor it like delicacies.

Ye Xinluo felt an illusion that he was a high noble, while she was a humble person in the dust.

A sense of self-shame filled her heart.

Compared to Beichen Rui, she seemed utterly insignificant.

...

Thoughts drifted.

Since the time Ye Xinluo could remember, she was already in the orphanage. She didn’t know who her parents were, nor where she came from or what her name was.

All she knew was she was five years old then. From the time she had memories, she hadn’t seen her parents.

Even the teachers at the orphanage didn’t know who her biological parents were. All they knew was, when they found Ye Xinluo, she was alone, dirty, lying at the gate of the orphanage.

She didn’t know who sent her there, nor had any contact information for her family.

When asked, she didn’t know either.

At that time, Ye Xinluo only had a bracelet on her. Nothing else.

Perhaps this bracelet was proof of her identity.

She had no name. When people at the orphanage asked her name, she didn’t know. At that time, she was the smallest at the orphanage. Since she didn’t recognize people and wasn’t familiar with them,

Ye Xinluo didn’t want to play with the other kids, and gradually, she became isolated.