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Xu Hao was taken aback by Ying Youjie's words. Although he often pursued girls and was known for flirting, he had never truly experienced love throughout the years.

As for Mo Yingying, she's a distant cousin Xu Hao had known since childhood, the jewel of the main branch of the Mo family. In Xu Hao's eyes, Mo Yingying has always been beautiful and talented in every aspect, an absolute paragon.

While distant cousins could marry in this world, Xu Hao never thought such a fortune would befall him. After all, how could the young Miss Mo ever take a liking to someone from the peripheral branches of the Xu family?

Besides, Mo Yingying had been engaged to Ying Chengye, the head of the Ying family, since she was sixteen. Xu Hao would never entertain any thoughts about a woman so out of reach.

However, that didn't stop him from admiring his goddess from afar, especially as he was at the age where romantic feelings were budding. Whenever he saw Mo Yingying, he would inevitably blush.

Seeing Xu Hao's conflicted expression, Ying Youjie became even more certain of his suspicion. He said with a light smile, “Do you want her?”

Xu Hao, stunned by Ying Youjie's question, hesitated and asked, "Her? Who?"

Quickly realizing Ying Youjie was referring to Mo Yingying, he hurriedly shook his head, saying, “No, no, no! What are you talking about? Setting aside our distant kinship, she's already engaged. I'd never interfere with that!”

Ignoring Xu Hao's protestations, Ying Youjie gently persuaded him, “Xu Hao, my uncle isn't fond of very young women. Their engagement is due to family arrangements, not love. Happiness is something you must pursue yourself. If you truly fancy Mo Yingying, chase after her. I promise there will be no obstacles from my uncle.”

Hearing Ying Youjie's words, Xu Hao felt torn. He rarely saw Ying Youjie smile, and the radiant smile, though mesmerizing, gave him an inexplicable chill. He felt like he was slowly being drawn into Ying Youjie's schemes.

Despite Ying Youjie's tempting words, Xu Hao believed he shouldn't pursue such actions. Ying Youjie saw this and chose not to push further.

After all, he had merely planted a seed in Xu Hao's heart. When and how it would sprout depended on Xu Hao's fate. Worst comes to worst, Ying Youjie was prepared to manufacture opportunities for him.

Honestly, although Mo Yingying was annoying at times, she was pretty and decent enough. Paired with his so-called friend, she would make a fine match.

With a mischievous thought of setting them up, Ying Youjie felt he should move forward with his plans regarding Ying Zhao. However, today's actions were also motivated by his realization that Ying Zhao truly had no special feelings for Mo Yingying.

The two had always been courteous with each other, and his uncle's gaze never held affection for Mo Yingying, always warmer towards him. Otherwise, Ying Youjie and his assistant, Ming, wouldn't have tolerated her presence for so long.

Taking a deep breath, he suppressed his negative thoughts. Ignoring the still-conflicted Xu Hao, the young man left the school and headed to the Ying Corporation as usual.

His course project was almost ready, and he'd likely graduate in less than a week. Although it was a busy period, his frequent visits to Ying Corporation were mainly due to Mo Yingying.

Arriving smoothly at Ying Zhao's office, he found him immersed in work. Concerned, Ying Youjie asked him to take a break, reminding him it was lunchtime.

Seeing the young man, Ying Zhao's tense expression softened, revealing a smile. With his lover often visiting the company, Ying Zhao's routine had become more regulated, and with Ying Youjie's help, his workload had lightened.

However, as they were discussing lunch and approaching the office door, the entrance suddenly swung open. Mo Yingying and her secretary were about to enter without knocking.

At this moment, even in front of Ying Zhao, Ying Youjie could no longer hide his displeased expression. Ying Zhao, equally surprised, frowned upon realizing that his secretary had allowed Mo Yingying into his office without notifying him first.

His office was, undoubtedly, the most pivotal place in the British Group. Except for his beloved, Ying Zhao never permitted anyone to enter casually. Both Ying Zhao and Ying Youjie found the notion of their private space being invaded quite disconcerting.

The secretary, standing beside Mo Yingying, soon realized her grave error upon seeing her boss's displeased look.

She had assumed, given how often Miss Mo had been visiting the CEO recently and the fact that she was his fiancée, that Mo Yingying held the same privileges as Ying Youjie. However, judging from her boss's reaction, she had clearly misunderstood.

Soon after, Ying Zhao coldly said in front of Mo Yingying, "Secretary Li, you've been with me for many years. Being just a secretary might be a waste of your talent. Why don't you take charge of the project in City A?"

Ying Zhao's tone was frosty. While he didn't directly reprimand his secretary, Secretary Li knew all too well what City A represented.

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