Ruan Xinxue's apartment, outside the iron gate.

Yang Buqun wore a crisp white Armani suit, with his hair slicked back with a bit of gel, immaculately styled, holding a bouquet of bright red roses in his hand.

Behind him stood a chubby middle-aged man with a flattering smile on his face.

"So, Manager Bai, how do you think I look in this outfit?"

Yang Buqun slightly loosened his tie and turned to ask the middle-aged man beside him.

"More than just okay, you look simply irresistible!"

The chubby Manager Bai slightly bent over, with a servile expression, and said.

Hearing this, the corners of Yang Buqun's mouth curved into a smile.

"Chairman Yang, you are already a handsome and talented man. Quite a few young ladies in the company admire you, but in my opinion, only President Ruan is worthy of you."

Manager Bai said with a face full of smiles.

"Oh? You also think that Ruan Xinxue and I are well-matched?"

Upon hearing this, the smile on Yang Buqun's lips widened. Clearly, he was quite pleased with these words.

"Of course, Chairman Yang, you are exceptionally handsome, and President Ruan is undeniably beautiful. If you two were together, you would be a perfect match, enviable to many, and it would greatly benefit both jewelry companies as well."

Manager Bai immediately got excited and said in one breath.

Yang Buqun nodded, his eyes flickering with light. His pursuit of Ruan Xinxue was not merely for the sake of the two jewelry companies' development.

He belonged to the Capital City's Yang family, whose power was not weak, but mostly concentrated in politics, lacking influence in the military. The Ruan family was different; the old Mr. Ruan had considerable prestige in the military circles and also some influence in politics, with only Ruan Xinxue's second uncle holding a key position in Yunshui City.

From a broad perspective, if he could marry Ruan Xinxue, the Yang family's influence in the Capital City would become stronger. By then, his father could receive more family resources, making his political career smoother.

From a personal perspective, Ruan Xinxue was beautiful and the president of Ruan's Jewelry, exactly his type.

Therefore, whether for public or private reasons, he must win over Ruan Xinxue. That's how men are; the more they can't get something, the more they desire it.

"Phew."

Yang Buqun gently exhaled, raised his hand, and pressed the doorbell on the iron gate.

Ding dong~!

The doorbell rang crisply. Yang Buqun straightened his clothes again, held the vibrant roses in front of him, and smiled warmly, gazing at the inner door of the apartment.

"Click," the inner door opened, and a figure in pajamas, chewing on bread, strolled out leisurely.

"A man, why is there a man in her apartment!"

Seeing the figure, the smile froze on Yang Buqun's face.

"It's you!"

Upon recognizing the person as Qin Yang, Yang Buqun's expression turned grim. This guy actually appeared in Ruan Xinxue's apartment in pajamas.

"What are you doing here?!"

Yang Buqun's face looked somewhat unsightly, with anger rising in his heart. A man walked out in pajamas from the woman he had set his eyes on.

"What a strange question; I'm sleeping here, where else would I be in the morning?"

Qin Yang casually swallowed the bread in his mouth, glanced at Yang Buqun, and spoke lightly.

Hearing this, Yang Buqun's expression became even gloomier, his fist clenching tightly. This guy actually spent the night here?!

"Why are you here, anyway?"

Qin Yang frowned and asked.

"Qin Yang, who's that?"

At this time, Ruan Xinxue stepped out of the apartment in high heels.

Seeing Ruan Xinxue, Yang Buqun's gloomy face eased a bit. He took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his anger.

"Chairman Yang, what brings you here?"

Ruan Xinxue raised her beautiful brows slightly and asked.

"Xinxue, this is for you."

Yang Buqun put on a smile again, looking gentlemanly, as he presented the flowers to Ruan Xinxue.

Qin Yang's lips twitched slightly, swallowing the last bit of bread. Yang Buqun really changed his face quickly.

"Chairman Yang, please just call me President Ruan, and besides, these roses are not appropriate for me. I can't accept them."

Ruan Xinxue shook her head and said. Clearly, she was not interested in Yang Buqun.

"It's just a common courtesy gift."

Yang Buqun's smile stiffened for a moment and said.

"No, Chairman Yang, I can't accept these flowers. Is there anything else you need so early in the morning?"

Ruan Xinxue shook her head again, refusing.

Yang Buqun's face darkened slightly, but he quickly regained his smile and handed the roses to Manager Bai beside him.

"Actually, the jewelry and jadeite channel cooperation project between our two major groups, proposed last time, has been progressing well with Secretary Luo and Manager Bai. The preliminary plan has also reached a consensus. I want to finalize the final proposal with you."

Yang Buqun said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xinxue nodded. This project was a big one for both companies, and the final proposal indeed needed to be finalized by them.

"Chairman Yang, you don't need to come so early in the morning to finalize the proposal. How about this: I'll review the plan in the morning, and we can meet in Ruan's Jewelry Company's conference room at 3 p.m."

Ruan Xinxue thought for a moment and said.

"Alright."

Hearing Ruan Xinxue specify a time, Yang Buqun had no choice but to nod in agreement, though his voice carried a trace of reluctance.

"May I ask, President Ruan, what is your relationship with him?"

Yang Buqun took a deep breath, his gaze shifting to Qin Yang. He couldn't put out his inner fire without figuring this out.

"He's my boyfriend."

Ruan Xinxue's face blushed slightly, then she bit her lip and moved closer to Qin Yang, wrapping her small hands around his arm as she spoke.

Qin Yang was momentarily stunned. At this moment, Ruan Xinxue was so close that he could even smell the fragrance of her hair.

"Boyfriend?!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Buqun's handsome face instantly darkened.

"You have a boyfriend, and how come I didn't know?"

Yang Buqun's gaze fell on the two, noting that Qin Yang, with his good looks, and Ruan Xinxue seemed quite compatible together.

"Chairman Yang, whether I have a boyfriend or not is my personal matter. There's no need to inform you, is there?"

Ruan Xinxue frowned and said.

"I don't believe it. I've looked into it; you don't have a boyfriend at all. If this guy were your boyfriend, why has he never picked you up from work?"

Yang Buqun's face darkened, and he said.

"Believe it or not, he's even wearing pajamas I bought for him."

Ruan Xinxue clung to Qin Yang's arm with a sweet look and said.

Qin Yang chuckled inwardly; indeed, the pajamas he was wearing were bought by Ruan Xinxue.

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