Xu Yisen had already anticipated that Xia Yuge would come looking for him, so he instructed Tang Haoliang in advance not to stop her if she arrived, but to let her see him directly.
A sleepless night had left Xia Yuge looking quite haggard. When she burst into Xu Yisen's office, Tang Haoliang was reporting on important matters to him.
Her sudden intrusion interrupted their conversation. Xia Yuge removed the sunglasses and mask from her face, her pale, makeup-free face revealed.
She glanced at Tang Haoliang and said calmly, "Secretary Tang, could you please step aside? I have something to say to Yisen."
Tang Haoliang remained standing where he was and looked inquiringly at Xu Yisen.
"There's no need, just keep it short. I have an important meeting to attend later."
Xia Yuge knew that ever since she paid a reporter at the restaurant to secretly take photos of them 'kissing', he had been on guard against her.
Therefore, while his answer left her a bit cold, it was not unexpected.
