Chapter 48 Friends Turned Rivals

one who had gone through a breakup and dared not provoke her, so she seated her at a window-side position. This spot offered a good view of the street scene on the square.This position could see outsi...Chapter 48: Good Friend Becomes Rival in Love

When he heard negative answers from everyone, Li An's handsome face turned gloomy. His dejected expression tugged at He Yufan's heartstrings, and she said impulsively, "Mr. Li, if Luoxi returns or contacts us, I will definitely inform you immediately."

Seeing how understanding He Yufan was, Li An felt relieved and hastily gave her his phone number and home address in detail.

Determined and devoted, He Yufan rushed inside to fetch a pen and paper to carefully write down Li An's contact details.

Witnessing such a righteous and understanding He Yufan, Li An was filled with mixed feelings. Luoxi had been classmates with He Yufan for four years; why hadn't she learned from her how to empathize with others She acted like a capricious child, disappearing without a word, not considering that someone might worry about her.

He Yufan's looks could rival those of film stars. Her dark eyes held clear affection for him, and He Yufan was beautiful and graceful in all she did, intelligent and mature, knowing when to show weakness but also when to stand firm. She was worldly-wise yet not annoying. In short, He Yufan was that kind of woman who is beautiful, well-tempered, and capable—qualities typically adored by men.

Yet in Li An's heart, the almost perfect He Yufan could never match up to a little girl who lied to him, cheated him, hit him, cursed at him, took money from him, and even wished for his misfortune.

This was perhaps the oddity of love: The person you loved wasn't always one who loved you back.

Lian felt a bit melancholic, and the look he gave Hey Rufen was much gentler. "I heard from someone at the company that you've already submitted your resignation letter."

Hey Rufen didn't expect Lian to still remember her and care about her. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she nodded.

If not for Yan Luoxi, who was always causing trouble, Lian's mind would be incredibly sharp. He casually glanced at Hey Rufen, whose hair was somewhat disheveled and whose demeanor looked listless—she bore no resemblance to the lively and energetic girl he had first met.

Originally destined for a promising future, Hey Rufen was now in this predicament, and Lian felt that he couldn't shirk his responsibility in it.

Lian's compassionate side took over, and he said considerately, "It’s all my fault for making you leave Anrui International. Now, most companies have already passed the peak period of hiring new staff, so finding a job will be much harder than before.

Let me do this: our family has many subsidiaries both in this city and elsewhere. I'll call my secretary to give you an overview of each company's profile and main business projects. If there’s any you're interested in, just let the secretary know. Whether you want to stay here or go somewhere else, he will properly arrange everything for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Lian," Hey Rufen looked at Lian with profound gratitude.

This kind of offer had been made before by Lian, but back then, Hey Rufen was still angry and hadn’t yet faced numerous rejections from other companies, so she didn't take it seriously. Now, after visiting many potential employers, she realized the harsh reality that nepotism often played a significant role in hiring decisions.

The objective reality was before her eyes. He Yufan finally realized the importance of leaning on a powerful tree for shade. She finally understood how convenient and swift the door Li An had opened for her was.

Li An left, glancing at He Yufan’s cheap cotton pajamas one last time with lingering guilt. He gently patted He Yufan's shoulder. "Yufan, I’m sorry for any trouble I caused you earlier. The finance department will make up the wages for the past half year. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, give me a call."

Under Li An’s soft and considerate concern, He Yufan was on the verge of tears. She pressed her lips together, lowering her head to say very softly, "Thank you, Mr. Li." She didn’t dare look up at him, afraid that she would lose control and throw herself into his arms.

Li An looked at He Yufan before him, recalling the appearance of the three young women who had appeared in front of him back then— all vibrant and delicate. But now Yan Luoxi’s whereabouts were unknown. A wistful pang stirred within him. With a soft sigh, he turned to leave.

He left without explaining his sigh, which might spark different speculations for different people, such as He Yufan.

After Li An's unexpected visit, He Yufan sat dazedly in her living room. She savored every word and detail of their encounter from the moment he stepped into her house until his departure. The final sigh Li An let out became a peak for all her fantasies.

Why did Li An sigh Was it because he felt sympathy or pity for her, or was there some affection

After pondering more, Heyufan became increasingly convinced that Li An had feelings for her. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that only Yan Luoxi stood between them.

While she was in a state of anxiety and emotional turmoil over whether to pursue or let go, she suddenly received a call from Li An's secretary. Soon after, a document was sent to her phone. Seeing the names of those glorious companies, and thinking about the efficiency of Li An’s secretary, Heyufan truly felt that Li An was treating her with great sincerity.

Although Heyufan was somewhat infatuated, she was still an efficient person. She looked at the document, went online, made phone calls to inquire and analyze for half a day. She wanted to find a company with high salaries and good benefits. At the same time, it had to be a place where Li An could frequently visit. Ultimately, she chose a company that was closely associated with Anrui International.

Today morning, Heyufan reported for duty at the company. When they heard that she was recommended by Li An, the company's management showed her great enthusiasm and directly assigned her to work in the administrative department. They also arranged comfortable dormitory accommodation for her and gave her two days off to move and get familiar with the surroundings.

After several days of gloomy mood and low spirits, Heyufan finally felt relieved again. She returned home in high spirits to pack up her belongings, further realizing how important it was to rely on a powerful man.

After packing her things, Heyufan ran into Zhou Guangtao who had been looking for Yan Luoxi.

Hearing about him during those days of job hunting, Heyufan knew of Zhou Guangtao’s reputation. Young as he was, he held the position of regional executive officer in a renowned international joint venture company, something not everyone could achieve.

Moreover, his appearance was striking: tall and straight, with neatly trimmed hair, sword-like eyebrows, and eyes like stars, making women can't help but be attracted to him. run away and could only wait until her mother was done enjoying herself before coming over to pick her up.Luckily, she had talked things out with Shao Junhe. He agreed to stay here and accompany her;...