Although Tong Mengdi has always emphasized that she and He Yao are just friends and colleagues, others don't think so. Especially when this friend not only cares about you at work but also takes care of you in life, it's hard to stop others from speculating. Despite Tong Mengdi's constant explanations about her relationship with He Yao, neither Hu Mingkai nor Liu Lian believes her. In fact, the reason Liu Lian said those things to Tong Mengdi was that she thought as Tong Mengdi's friend, she was doing it for her own good. But Liu Lian never expected Tong Mengdi to react like that. It seemed that Tong Mengdi didn't care at all what others thought about her relationship with He Yao. Although Tong Mengdi believed she had a clear conscience, others didn't see it that way.

Originally, Liu Lian planned to have a good talk with Tong Mengdi, but seeing Tong Mengdi's uncooperative attitude, Liu Lian was very helpless. Having no other choice, she changed her mind and decided to talk to He Yao. After all, this was a matter between the two of them. As long as He Yao could take the initiative to keep a distance from Tong Mengdi, her goal would be achieved. Thinking of this, Liu Lian didn't delay and immediately invited He Yao.

He Yao was quite surprised when he received Liu Lian's message. Although Liu Lian was Tong Mengdi's friend, he wasn't very familiar with her. However, out of politeness, He Yao still went. The two met up, and seeing that Liu Lian had invited him out today, He Yao immediately asked.

"What's up? Why did you think of inviting me today? Is there something wrong?"

"He Yao, I invited you out today to talk about Mengdi. Well, to be more precise, it's about the relationship between you two," Liu Lian said directly.

He Yao asked with a puzzled look on his face, "What do you mean? I don't understand."

"He Yao, during this recent period, she often quarrels with Hu Mingkai. Has she told you about that?" Liu Lian continued to ask.

"She told me," He Yao nodded and admitted.

"She really tells you everything. To be honest with you, the reason for their quarrels is you. I think you're smart enough, so I don't need to say more, right?"

Indeed, He Yao was smart. He certainly knew what Liu Lian meant. Whether he intended it or not, he had to admit that he had indeed caused trouble for Tong Mengdi. Although a bit dissatisfied, He Yao still said that he would keep a distance from Tong Mengdi. Hearing He Yao's statement, Liu Lian didn't say anything more.

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During the following period, He Yao's attitude towards Tong Mengdi became much colder. Sometimes, they didn't even have lunch together. At first, Tong Mengdi didn't pay much attention. In recent days, she often invited He Yao to have lunch, but every time He Yao would find various reasons to refuse. This noon, Tong Mengdi was late for lunch because she was talking with a client. But when she arrived at the small restaurant where she and He Yao often ate, she saw He Yao having a meal there. Tong Mengdi came up to He Yao. He Yao was a bit surprised to see Tong Mengdi's appearance because he originally thought Tong Mengdi wouldn't come back to the company today. The two sat down together. Perhaps feeling that He Yao was avoiding her, Tong Mengdi didn't hold back today and immediately started questioning He Yao.

"Why have you been avoiding me these days?"

"No, I haven't," He Yao said with a relaxed expression.

Tong Mengdi said, "You've been avoiding me for several days. Don't you know it?"

"Are you kidding? We had a regular meeting together this morning," He Yao said, even laughing.

"I'm asking why you don't want to have lunch with me recently."

"I'm busy."

"Busy every day, right? He Yao, if you want to lie to me, please come up with a more reasonable excuse, okay?"

"Mengdi, I heard that you've been arguing with Hu Mingkai a lot recently. Is that true?"

"How do you know?"

"I also know that it's all because of me. So, I really don't want to cause you trouble because of myself. We can stop being friends, but if you keep arguing with your boyfriend, it will harm your relationship."

"Let me ask you, who told you this? Was it Hu Mingkai?" Tong Mengdi asked.

He Yao said, "No."

"I see. It was Liu Lian, right?" Tong Mengdi continued to ask.