Ou Yunchen, having left the hospital, happened to check his phone and saw a Weibo update from Su Ruiyi. It appeared she was heading to a hot yoga class at the gym. Ou Yunchen touched the bracelet hanging from his rearview mirror. Now was his chance.
Superfit, located in the heart of the city, was arguably the most top-tier fitness club in the country. It was a three-story standalone building, boasting over ten thousand square meters of training space. Furthermore, every piece of equipment was a pure import from a premium brand. The annual membership fee alone started in the millions.
Ou Yunchen, however, had no intention of wasting money on such trivialities. A mere display of his face was enough to secure him a one-day trial pass.
After changing, Ou Yunchen found a treadmill by the window. Directly behind him was Su Ruiyi's hot yoga studio. Once her class ended, Su Ruiyi was sure to notice Ou Yunchen working out as well.
More than half an hour passed. As soon as the yoga session concluded, Su Ruiyi emerged, talking on her phone.
"Wang Ziran, can't you find something to do yourself? The moment my class ends, I check my phone, and you've already called me a dozen times!"
"Yes, I was in yoga class, but I'm done now. Dinner? I am a bit hungry..."
Su Ruiyi's eyes widened as she looked up.
"Never mind, never mind, I have something to do. Goodbye!"
Ou Yunchen pressed the pause button and drained a bottle of mineral water. The water trickling from the corner of his lips flowed down his well-defined jawline, disappearing into the hollow of his neck.
Su Ruiyi swallowed. This man was capable of exuding charm at any moment!
With a whoosh, Su Ruiyi rushed to Ou Yunchen's side. "Brother Yunchen, what a coincidence! You're working out here too? We really are destined to meet!"
Ou Yunchen tilted his head to glance at Su Ruiyi, gave a brief "hmm," and stepped off the treadmill.
Su Ruiyi followed behind Ou Yunchen. While handsome men were not uncommon in gyms, his sheer good looks alone put him miles ahead of those trainers!
It wasn't just Su Ruiyi who was star-struck; even other women emerging from the yoga studio couldn't help but steal a second glance.
"Brother Yunchen, are you done working out? I just finished too. Shall we grab dinner together? I know a newly opened Italian restaurant nearby."
Ou Yunchen smiled. It was exactly what he wanted!
"Okay, I'll go shower then."
Su Ruiyi said excitedly, "Let's go together!"
Ou Yunchen paused, and Su Ruiyi quickly corrected herself, "No, I mean, let's go shower together, no no no, it's... see you at the lounge area later! It's a date! I'll wait for you!"
Afraid that Ou Yunchen might disappear again, Su Ruiyi skipped along, looking back at him with every few steps. In truth, Ou Yunchen didn't need to exert any effort with this pampered young lady; her seeing his face was enough for her to cling to him voluntarily.
After changing, Su Ruiyi arrived at the lounge area and saw Ou Yunchen already sitting there, reading a magazine. Coincidentally, both Su Ruiyi and Ou Yunchen were wearing the same Balenciaga hoodie, making them look like a couple.
When Ou Yunchen looked up at Su Ruiyi, he feigned surprise at their shared "taste."
Ou Yunchen asked, "Did you drive, or shall we take my car?"
Su Ruiyi quickly shook her head, "No, I didn't drive. I'll take your car. I'll navigate for you!"
Ou Yunchen smiled, "Alright."
Down in the parking lot, as the driver prepared to open the door for Miss Su, she waved her hand behind him, walking past her family's van. She mouthed to the driver, "Go, hurry!"
The driver, utterly bewildered, stared blankly as his young lady got into a stranger's car. He tried calling her, but his calls were repeatedly hung up.
This was the second time in Ou Yunchen's car for Su Ruiyi, and she already felt a sense of familiarity. She proactively fastened her seatbelt.
"The address."
"Address? Oh, right, the restaurant address, here it is."
Su Ruiyi opened the address Wang Ziran had sent her and showed it to Ou Yunchen. He quickly glanced at it and softly agreed, "Got it."
Just as Ou Yunchen was about to start the car, a woman in stiletto heels, a Chanel suit, and with wavy hair walked past. She stopped at a red Porsche. Ou Yunchen caught a glimpse of her face as she passed by; it seemed vaguely familiar.
Ou Yunchen glanced into the back seat. Wasn't that woman from the information Hong Jie had given him?
"Bai Hui, 24 years old, graduated from the University of Finance and Economics. She is one of Xu Shuming's many secretaries. She has been with Xu Shuming since she was 20 and is now his personal secretary. She rarely appears at the Su Group and her residence is unknown."
Watching the Porsche drive away, Ou Yunchen frowned. This was an opportunity to approach Bai Hui. If he followed her, he could find out where she was going next.
"Get out."
Su Ruiyi, who had just settled in, looked at Ou Yunchen with confusion.
"I told you to get out!"
Su Ruiyi's mouth hung open, "Get, get out?"
If he didn't follow now, he wouldn't know which exit Bai Hui would take. Ou Yunchen unbuckled Su Ruiyi's seatbelt and sternly ordered her out. Almost pushed out of the car, Su Ruiyi was so angry she was about to curse.
Ou Yunchen, however, locked the car door and, with a whoosh, disappeared before Su Ruiyi's eyes, having no intention of explaining himself.
Su Ruiyi stomped her feet and cursed in the direction Ou Yunchen had left, "Are you crazy! Ou Yunchen, you remember this! I'm not done with you!"
Su Ruiyi picked up her phone and dialed the driver.
"What are you looking at? Aren't you coming to pick me up?"