I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 138: Are you sure you want me to conduct a comprehensive computational analysis on you?

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Are you sure you want me to conduct a comprehensive computational analysis on you?

"Whom would she take hostage? A company member or Mr. Qian?" Qiao Qingyu did not believe.

"Qiao Qingyu, no matter whose hostage she is holding, she can propose her demands and achieve her goals," He Xiuyu frowned slightly, patience thinning, "just because the person is an ordinary member, should we not care?"

Qiao Qingyu angrily retorted, "He Xiuyu, is that what I meant?"

He Xiuyu took a deep breath, softening his tone, "I’m sorry, I wasn’t accusing you. I was just discussing the matter." He then continued, "It’s just that since you showed up, she has shifted her target to you."

Qiao Qingyu looked toward He Xiuyu, who had not changed his clothes, dressed in a blue work uniform as if he had rushed over from the workshop. Even in such simple attire, he still looked striking.

Underneath his clothes, there was a clear footprint where the dust had been wiped away, but she could see traces of mud stains, as she had mud on her soles.

Qiao Qingyu diverted her gaze, sat down at the table, and began silently eating her noodles.

She ate deliciously, slurping noisily while her eyes stayed downcast, leaving He Xiuyu unable to discern her thoughts, feeling a trace of unease.

This was unprecedented; throughout his life, no matter what he did, it usually went unchallenged, executed with finality.

He never needed to explain his actions to anyone, no matter the consequences.

He often felt that his life was almost precisely calculated.

However, ever since he met Qiao Qingyu, some things had started to change.

But the precise moment of change, he figured, was last month, on the first.

Yes, that was April Fool’s Day in the West.

He couldn’t precisely describe how he felt. He was proficient in various formulas, but at this moment, he couldn’t calculate why he felt a slight worry and anxiety.

So, He Xiuyu attributed this to perhaps having frightened Qiao Qingyu earlier.

He also served himself a bowl of noodles and then sat across from Qiao Qingyu, lowering his head to eat, glancing briefly at her before she averted her gaze.

While they were cleaning up after dinner, the phone in the study rang.

Wiping his hands, He Xiuyu quickly walked to the study to answer the phone.

A few minutes later, He Xiuyu walked out of the study just as Qiao Qingyu had finished cleaning the kitchen and was ready to go see her cousin.

Her cousin seemed to have been more alarmed than she was.

Moreover, she had to remind her cousin not to say anything imprudent.

He Xiuyu called after her, "Qiao Qingyu, wait a second."

Qiao Qingyu paused, "Is there something else? I need to find my cousin. He’s here and not familiar with these two; they’ll get anxious."

"Don’t worry, I have already arranged everything. They will come to our house for dinner tonight. Oh, and what I wanted to tell you is, I just got a call from Director Lin. Chen Dandan did not resist and has confessed her plans to create chaos in Xiaxi Commune. It turns out, my earlier analysis and speculation were completely correct."

Qiao Qingyu stood with her hands on her hips, staring at He Xiuyu intently, "Discussing these matters with me doesn’t violate any rules?"

"Within controllable limits, after all, you are the person involved and have the right to know," He Xiuyu’s features softened, the first time he felt his precise analysis exposed in front of Qiao Qingyu.

Inside, he felt proud.

But he didn’t show it.

"Even so, He Xiuyu, whatever you say won’t erase the fact that today I acted as your bait," Qiao Qingyu still felt indignant.

"That’s why you are an outstanding team member, I will recommend that the organization honors you."

"Forget it, I really don’t want any honors," Qiao Qingyu turned away, mumbling.

He Xiuyu’s voice was sincere, soft; he felt proud of Qiao Qingyu, "Comrade Qiao Qingyu, you were calm enough, and cooperative, you deserve the honors; of course, if you don’t want to make it public, I can bring the certificate to your house."

Qiao Qingyu glanced sideways at He Xiuyu and pursed her lips without speaking.

However, clearly, she was no longer so intense and had shed her indifference and aloofness.

Therefore, He Xiuyu thought that Qiao Qingyu was truly a sensible and good girl.

He Xiuyu took a few more steps forward, slightly lowering his eyes to look at Qiao Qingyu standing at the doorway. It was already afternoon, and the sunlight streaming through the glass window fell on Qiao Qingyu, draping her in a faint golden glow.

It seemed surreal but tangible.

He Xiuyu’s eyes glistened, his voice tender, "Qiao Qingyu, are you still angry?"

Qiao Qingyu looked up at He Xiuyu and let out a cold laugh, "Even if your reasoning is correct, there are too many unknowns in this world that cannot be controlled by you, like me, Qiao Qingyu. I have a huge secret; can you calculate and analyze that?"

He Xiuyu slowly straightened up, his hands in his pockets, a posture that made him appear even more upright. His lips unexpectedly curved into a smile.

The next moment, he leaned slightly forward, narrowing the distance between him and Qiao Qingyu, and whispered almost like a murmur, "Comrade Qiao Qingyu, are you sure you want me to perform a comprehensive analysis on you?"

Qiao Qingyu involuntarily stepped back, feeling a cold sweat on her back.

Under such penetrating eyes, Qiao Qingyu’s retort—analyze or guess all you want, I don’t care... was forcefully stifled.

She couldn’t utter those words; what if, after all, he was the male lead, endowed with the aura of a male lead. What if he, like a blind cat killing a rat, actually managed to guess right?

It was unthinkable.

However, He Xiuyu moved even closer, his tall figure almost enveloping Qiao Qingyu into his arms if seen from another angle.

There was a windowsill behind her; Qiao Qingyu had no more room to retreat. She couldn’t help but push him, but even using force, He Xiuyu didn’t budge, his muscles firm under her hands. Observing his physique and recalling his agility, how could she describe it? It seemed almost fast enough to leave an afterimage.

Qiao Qingyu felt somewhat overwhelmed.

He Xiuyu continued, "Today I’m off work, and I have plenty of time. Rongrong isn’t at home, I can really conduct a comprehensive calculation, speculate, and analyze on you."

His voice was slightly hoarse as he spoke these words. Qiao Qingyu involuntarily looked up, finding him always wearing a smile with profound meaning, focus in his gaze. His eyes, naturally charming, met hers, and being stared at in such a manner evoked a certain desire...