Didn’t they used to have a good relationship? They spent their school days together, side by side—wasn’t it impossible for him not to like her if there were no other women in his world aside from herself?!

Alexander glanced at the hand Ding Yuan had gripped, making no move to pull away.

“Ding Yuan, don’t squander the little camaraderie we have left.”

Ding Yuan paused, unconsciously tightening her grip before finally letting go.

Aunt Chen felt anxious; the scene unfolding before her was utter chaos, but what could she do with her son, who was resolute in his stance?

As Alexander turned to leave, he suddenly stopped after a few steps. “Jane.”

“...I’m here.”

She had thought he might forget about her!

Jane shot an apologetic glance toward Xu Zhaosen and Aunt Chen, then jogged to catch up.

It wasn’t until the sound of an engine revving echoed through the yard that Xu Zhi withdrew his head from peering outside, struck by the array of forbidden knowledge he had just acquired.

Aunt Chen noticed her dazed younger son and sighed, “Why didn’t you try to talk some sense into your brother?”

Xu Zhi rubbed the back of his neck.

“Mom, did you never consider that if my brother doesn’t want to get married, it might be because he likes someone?”

The couple, already irritated, fell silent.

Their icy son, having feelings for someone?

Ding Yuan, still with tears on her face, found herself unexpectedly thinking of Jane’s delicate features but quickly shook her head in denial.

A man like him, standing at the top—how could he possibly be interested in someone like Jane?

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After leaving the old house, Alexander took Jane out for a meal before driving her back home.

“Take it easy today; prepare yourself for tomorrow at the office,” he instructed.

Jane stared at him intently, nodding in compliance.

When the car stopped at the entrance to South Garden, Alexander turned and said, “Get out. I have some matters to attend to at the office, and I don’t know when I’ll be back tonight. Handle your own meals.”

“Okay!”

He frowned slightly. “Okay? You should at least show some determination.”

Out of nowhere, Jane produced a tissue, dramatically wiping his hand, where Ding Yuan had previously held on, then cupped his face and kissed him lightly.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement. “I’m moving now, but Mr. Xu, who is so disciplined, should probably give me a reward.”

Alexander’s dark eyes momentarily clouded, resembling a deep midnight sky.

As Jane entered the house, she watched as the black car that had lingered for quite some time finally sped away.

She felt elated, yet she didn’t see Alexander again that evening. Her texts went unanswered, but that hardly mattered; she had sent them to uplift her spirits.

That night, Jane fell asleep early and even woke before Alexander the next morning. After confirming that he had returned home, she prepared a heart-shaped breakfast.

As Alexander climbed the stairs, he heard her singing softly, prompting his expression to shift slightly.

“Good morning, Wei Yan Ge,” Jane greeted brightly.

She turned around with a charming smile that gleamed under the morning light, making her features appear even more delicate. “I’ve carefully prepared breakfast for you, along with freshly brewed hand-ground coffee. I hope you like it.”

Please don’t be unappreciative.

Unfazed, Alexander approached the dining table and scrutinized the contents.

“Carefully prepared?” He glanced at the dubious-looking fried egg and the instant coffee with froth on top and said, “Nice effort, but please don’t do this again.”

Despite his words, he sat down and leisurely began to eat.

Jane had already nibbled on some toast and wasn’t particularly hungry anymore.

After finishing his meal, Alexander tidied up the dishes and, without looking back, said, “Go change; I’ll take you with me today. You can go on your own from tomorrow.”

“How will I get there by myself?”

“You don’t have a driver’s license?”

“Well, I do have one.”

That was the license he had pushed her to get a while ago.

Alexander fell silent, and Jane stuck her tongue out at his back before hurrying upstairs to change.

As he drove, she hopped into the passenger seat.

The rare moment of tranquility didn’t last long. The fidgeting girl finally leaned closer, resting her chin on her hand. “Mr. Xu, when will you have time to help with the matters at Xia’s firm?”

Whether it meant investing or cooperating, a solution was needed.

Alexander caught sight of her eager expression from the corner of his eye; the various titles that tumbled from her lips carried different flavors.

He swallowed hard, “Sit tight.”

“Oh.”

“I can indeed help revive Xia’s firm, but a company can’t rely on others all the time.” After all, he had already gone out of his way for them multiple times.

Jane understood his implications but countered, “This time, they’re relying on me.”

If Alexander didn’t assist, she would have to marry into their family.

But wouldn’t such a man—who deemed her too childish—want to marry her off to someone else? Wasn’t he just being a good Samaritan by bringing her to the company to learn how to help others train a spouse?

Sensing her swirling thoughts, Alexander quickly saw through her imagination with just a glance.

“If they are deserving, I will help them.”

Jane raised her head, her fiery gaze fixed on him, “Am I deserving?”