Chapter 1113: The Gentle Neighbor's Drama Queen Sweetheart 40

After Xu You made his decision, he devoted himself fully to his career.

He had received an elite education since childhood, making him adept at managing the business; the more troublesome part was his illegitimate younger brother, who was raised abroad and was no less capable.

Xu You had anticipated that it would take time, and he had prepared himself for a protracted struggle.

But he hadn't expected that this delay would already be two years later.

Fortunately, he had rightfully become the Xu Clan's enterprise, and in his struggles with a group of old foxes he had found his footing.

During these two years, Xu You would occasionally fly to London for meetings, but he had never run into Zhou Yao.

The messages on WeChat had also stopped for so many days, and no one had contacted anyone else.

Perhaps there were difficulties, or perhaps he had already forgotten; nobody knows.

Xu You snapped back to attention, pressed his brow, and continued to look at the plan his subordinates had come up with.

This project's partner is a team from Yingguo, a highly capable Chinese work studio; the three games they hold are excellent and innovative, and upon entering the Huaguo market, many who want to seize this market are scrambling to poach talent.

The Xu Clan was no exception; they valued this project highly, and Xu You personally oversaw it.

Moreover…

After finishing this project, he would have time to go abroad.

That evening, several responsible parties who were likewise interested in cooperation attended the dinner gathering, which was personally arranged by investor Jin Chen, and hardly anyone declined to give him face.

Xu You always felt that the gaze of Jin Chen sitting opposite him was very strange.

As if he were watching a show.

He wondered, but did not ask, and chatted casually with the other responsible parties until the sound of the door opening rang out again.

"Please this way," the waiter gestured with his hand, then quickly closed the door.

"This is the producer of the game project, Manager Zhou," the person beside Xu You explained.

But Xu You could no longer hear anyone else speaking.

In the instant he lifted his head and saw the familiar person, everything around seemed to fall silent.

Two years had passed, and Zhou Yao had matured greatly, yet his appearance was no different from memory.

Zhou Yao locked eyes with him and took a seat on the left side.

"Zhou Ge, restrain your gaze," the secretary whispered in his ear, "You're about to glue your eyeballs on."

Before setting out, he had confidently declared he would definitely act well, yet with this acting skill, it's hard on Zhou Ge to still pretend not to know him.

Zhou Yao averted his gaze and exchanged greetings with Jin Chen.

"Long time no see, Boss Jin."

Jin Chen nodded, seeing the situation he withdrew his thoughts of watching a show, and told the waiter to start serving dishes.

The secretary beside Zhou Yao stood up again to tell the waiter about his dietary restrictions, and only then sat back down.

Xu You took it all in, and suddenly realized something.

Was their separation two years ago considered a breakup in Zhou Yao's eyes?

Youths' hearts change easily; the earlier incident was also his fault—does Zhou Yao already have someone he likes?

No one at the dinner noticed his oddness; Jin Chen drank Zhou Yao's toast, then stopped drinking more, slowly ate while watching the show, occasionally interjecting a couple of remarks about the project, utterly enjoying himself.

Having caught his wife, he loves watching these long-awaited reunions that are still awkward.

Xu You, however, remained utterly bland-faced, showing nothing on the surface, also putting on a work-mode demeanor to deal with the people at the table, and had to pretend not to notice the interaction between the handsome-looking secretary and Zhou Yao.

He deeply felt a saying: past indifference must be repaid.

Halfway through the dinner, Jin Chen hadn't finished watching the show when he first received a call from his wife.

These days, everyone in the circle knows that the Boss Jin of Zero Degree Club has completely changed his former style, turning into a doting-wife, love-showing maniac.

"Sorry, my wife is urging me to go home; you all continue, I've already paid the bill."

Jin Chen glanced at Zhou Yao again, giving him a meaningful look.

Zhou Yao lifted his cup and took another sip, the corner of his mouth slightly twitching.

Tonight's gathering was mainly for Zhou Yao to meet the various responsible parties, and it soon dispersed.

Xu You was the first to walk out, and suddenly realized that this was actually the restaurant where Zhou Yao had left two years ago.

Even the same corridor.

He felt an inexplicable sense of loss, and his steps halted.

"Long time no see, You Ge."

A familiar low voice came from behind; Xu You turned around and saw Zhou Yao coming out alone, the two of them gazing at each other from a distance in the hallway.

Xu You was the first to avert his gaze, the fingers hanging at his side curling, and he feigned nonchalance, saying, "Then you were just pretending not to know me earlier."

Zhou Yao sighed, seeming helpless.

"You also know that there are many people in the private room; some things are simply unavoidable formalities."

Xu You: "……"

Such familiar words, still holding a grudge.

"Then you continue; I'm leaving."

Xu You, without changing his expression, put distance between them; too many things had happened today, and his mind was left a muddled mess.

He couldn't let go, but what to do next still required careful thought.

Zhou Yao clearly had no intention of making way.

He grabbed Xu You's hand, just as two years ago, and slammed him hard against the wall.

But it was less fierce, and more of a deep, inseparable longing.

"You Ge, I miss you so much."

Zhou Yao stared at the person before him, his voice hoarse, faintly revealing the madness born of long repression.

Xu You stared for half a second, didn't struggle, but his eye sockets turned slightly red from longing, "Why did you have to go abroad?"

"You used to run away pretty fast, didn't you?"

Zhou Yao gently stroked his waist and back, his voice muffled, just like the boy who used to whine and act spoiled whenever he felt wronged.

"I don't want to be just your lover, but my former status won't let me stand beside you as an equal."

"Also, I can't openly pursue you."

Over the past two years, Zhou Yao has been working hard almost nonstop; the photo in his wallet has been rubbed until faded, supporting him step by step to where he is now.

Xu You stared at Zhou Yao, then suddenly grabbed his tie and pulled it down, biting his jaw hard.

He used force, but Zhou Yao gladly accepted it, feeling no pain, cupping his face with one hand and gently stroking as he leaned in to kiss.

The long separation intensified Zhou Yao's possessiveness; he wished to pour all his longing into this kiss.

Xu You gradually relaxed his body, as if his empty heart were being filled.

After the kiss, Xu You rubbed Zhou Yao's head, finally showing a hint of a smile.

"You're so stupid."

This long-awaited reunion scene isn't quite what I imagined, but it's still not bad.

"Xu You ge, I can finally pursue you properly and openly."

Zhou Yao's voice was still hoarse; as he spoke, he lightly pressed his fingertip against the lips he had longed for, exerting slight pressure. "I don't want to be just a lover; I want to be your partner."

Xu You raised his hand to wrap around Zhou Yao's neck; already close, he drew even nearer, their bodies pressed tightly together.

"Then you have to do well; I'm hard to win over."

Zhou Yao, taking advantage of the moment, lifted him up, pressed him against the wall, and kissed him deeply again.