Evil Love Appears chapter 108

On the morning of their flight to Thailand, Xu Jiale thought he had woken up early, but when he arrived at the airport, the exclusive lounge for their chartered flight was already quite lively.

“Xu-ge is here!” Hu Xia was still wearing his favorite plaid long-sleeved shirt but had a mismatched straw hat on his head. He bounced up when he saw Xu Jiale and exclaimed, “Hey, I finally get to see your kid. Is his name Nanyi?”

“This is Uncle Hu Xia,” Xu Jiale introduced as he led little Nanyi forward.

“Hello, Uncle Hu Xia!” Nanyi was completely unreserved.

He reached out and took Hu Xia’s hand, holding it willingly.

“Oh!” Hu Xia suddenly got a bit excited. “Xu-ge, this kid is practically a clone of you!”

While he was talking, he suddenly noticed Jin Chu walking over from behind. For a moment, he froze and then displayed a slightly embarrassed expression on his face. He reached out his hand, “Ah, who’s this… Hello.”

Perhaps due to Hu Xia’s awkwardness, it affected Jin Chu as well. Jin Chu shook hands with him and said, “Hello, I’m Jin Chu.”

After quickly exchanging greetings, Jin Chu took a step back, which seemed somewhat like a move to avoid something.

“Jin Chu is here to accompany Nanyi, and after the wedding, they will return to the United States together,” Xu Jiale said calmly, pausing to ease the atmosphere. He quickly put on Hu Xia’s straw hat and wore it himself. Then, he led Nanyi forward and made casual conversation with Hu Xia, “Why did you come so early?”

“Yeah, this will be my first time going to Thailand, so I finished my work early yesterday and was so excited that I hardly slept,” Hu Xia replied, taking the conversation from there. While he walked with Xu Jiale, he continued, “I’ll be present for the entire wedding. Most of the attendees are our company’s old folks. It feels a bit like a company-sponsored vacation.”

“Right,” Xu Jiale nodded, feeling a bit sentimental, “Indeed.”

Both Han Jiangque and Wen Ke had essentially been alone throughout their lives. The wedding in Thailand was attended by fewer than a hundred guests, many of whom were Lite’s veterans. Han Jianque’s father, Han Zhan, decided not to come to Thailand, so he sent Han Jiangque’s elder and second brothers to represent the Han family. As for Wen Ke, he had even fewer people on his side. His troubled life story included growing up in a poor single-parent family, followed by his mother’s early death. He had almost no contact with his relatives, and apart from Xu Jiale, he had very few close friends.

Perhaps it was their inherent loneliness that made this wedding for these two people seem relaxed and informal—more of a spontaneous and laid-back vibe.

Chartered flights and accommodations, early clarification to avoid expensive gifts, a one-day wedding but a seven-day schedule, it was essentially paying for the elders and friends to enjoy a free vacation by the beach.

As a result, the old folks at Lite, who always appeared on project implementation lists, basically didn’t feel any pressure, and they all came to have fun.

The lounge was already lively.

Hu Xia, Xiao Yuan, and Li Jingjing, along with Wang Jinglin and a few of his technical subordinates, were all present, chatting and introducing each other in groups.

“Damn, I just realized…,” Xiao Yuan suddenly slapped his forehead while chatting, “our company seems to be dominated by tech experts. What’s up with this tradition? Our app is all about love, but only the tech folks seem to find love?”

He wasn’t entirely wrong. Most of the unassuming colleagues in the tech department, starting with their boss Wang Jinglin, had married and had children early. Therefore, those who had brought their families to Thailand were mainly the tech veterans.

It was quite the opposite for the marketing and operations team, from Hu Xia to Xiao Yuan to Li Jingjing, all of them seemed to remain single forever.

Everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere in the lounge was lively. Nanyi, who had already become sociable, had run over to the other kids. Only Jin Chu stood aside, quietly drinking a glass of champagne he had taken from the long table.

At that moment, Hu Xia, with sharp eyes, suddenly raised his arm and waved vigorously towards the lounge’s glass door.

“President Fu is here!”

With his shout, everyone turned to look outside.

“Wow…”

Hu Xia’s heartfelt “Wow” may have seemed abrupt, but it likely echoed the thoughts of many because President Fu that day was truly different.

The usual President Fu, who appeared at the company, was always impeccably dressed in a well-tailored suit, with an aura of restrained pheromones and a hint of cool fragrance. He also wore a hefty Rolex watch on his wrist, giving him a mature and unquestionable presence, despite his young age.

However, the current President Fu had his coat casually draped over his arm and wore a vibrant, colorful shirt on his upper body. The high-end silk fabric and loose cut made him look almost radiant as he walked. This omega was naturally tall and had a model-like figure, which was showcased even more effortlessly in his relaxed attire.

On his feet, he wore a pair of seemingly lightweight loafers with a wide design that revealed his fair ankle skin even during the deep autumn season.

Around his ankle were slender golden ankle bracelets.

That golden ankle bracelet was his only piece of jewelry from head to toe.

Just like this, Fu Xiaoyu, together with Wang Xiaoshan and Wen Huaixuan, entered the lounge.

“President Fu.”

“President Fu is here.”

“Good morning, President Fu.”

A significant number of people from the love app crowd unconsciously moved closer to him. Even though they had already officially begun their vacation, and today, he wasn’t dressed like “President Fu” at all, but one should know that anyone who had worked under Fu Xiaoyu was well aware that his work ethic was no joke.

“Good morning,” Fu Xiaoyu said, “Security checks took a bit longer, causing a slight delay.”

“Mr. Wen is here for the wedding too.”

Xiao Yuan and Wen Huaixuan exchanged greetings, and Wen Huaixuan’s appearance did surprise everyone.

“Mr. Wen worked with us quite a bit recently, and he also helped arrange the hotel for Wen Ke’s wedding, so he came to join us.”

“Haha, that’s right. I’m grateful to Mr. Wen Ke for the invitation. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better. Mr. Fu and I already know each other well, and we’ll have more chances to work together in the future.”

Xu Jiale had initially stayed silent, just attentively and repeatedly observing Fu Xiaoyu from head to toe.

Until Wen Huaixuan, looking quite dashing, stood by his side and suddenly greeted everyone with his familiar confident demeanor. Only then did Xu Jiale suddenly react.

He wanted to speak but felt that something was amiss, as if there was something obstructing his view—

Darn it.

Xu Jiale’s face darkened, and he quickly reached back to remove the straw hat from his own head, which was not only obstructing his view but also looked ridiculous. He placed it back on Hu Xia’s head on the other side.

He had meticulously styled his hair for half an hour this morning, how could he forget about it just now?

Fu Xiaoyu’s gaze passed over Xu Jiale’s face as if nothing had happened. Suddenly, he asked, “Where are Wen Ke and Han Jiangque?”

“Wen… um,” Xu Jiale cleared his throat as he hadn’t spoken in a while. “They just went through the final procedures with the staff and should be able to board the plane soon.”

“Alright,” Fu Xiaoyu nodded. When he turned around, he happened to see Wang Jinglin with a child approaching. He remembered something and said, “By the way, Jinglin, that bug from a few days ago…”

“President Fu…” Wang Jinglin was always composed, but Xiao Yuan became visibly anxious upon hearing the conversation start. “You… You’re not about to discuss work, are you?”

“…” Fu Xiaoyu was abruptly interrupted, but he didn’t seem displeased, just a bit embarrassed.

Not wearing a Rolex, not in a suit, but he couldn’t immediately shake off his instinctive reaction to work.

“President Fu,” Hu Xia pushed his straw hat back a bit, revealing a mournful expression. “Can we please refrain from discussing work during these seven days? We’ve already caught up on our schedule, and if there’s anything urgent, we can leave it to the team back home. After all, we’re going to Thailand—”

Thinking of coconut juice, seafood feasts, and the balmy tropical night breeze, he couldn’t help himself and broke into a rare outburst, saying, “I suggest that for the next few days, we log out of DingTalk and enjoy ourselves to the fullest. Let one of our buddies handle DingTalk as if they’re on duty.”

Perhaps it was the strong vacation atmosphere at that moment, and everyone seemed more daring. They joined in, shouting, “Ahh, we support that, log out of DingTalk!”

However, to their surprise, the first person to voice opposition was Xu Jiale.

“Wait a minute, I disagree!”

Xu Jiale hadn’t expected to be the first to oppose, but he was on high alert at that moment, so his senses were sharp.

Darn it, log out of DingTalk.

He hadn’t even added Fu Xiaoyu on WeChat yet. Why log out of DingTalk now?

“Eh?” Hu Xia was probably the last person to expect Xu Jiale to be the first to oppose.

“What I mean is…” Xu Jiale’s face became stern, and he spoke rapidly, “Since the company’s business is still developing, it’s impossible to have several days without anyone in charge. It’s also not feasible to have someone on duty who can’t make decisions. So, members of the management team like me, President Fu Xiaoyu, and Wang Jinglin certainly can’t log out.”

My apologies, Wang Jinglin.

That’s what Xu Jiale thought.

Wang Jinglin didn’t mind at all. He was in the tech department and was accustomed to this kind of thing. “I’ll be online at all times.”

“Alright.”

Fu Xiaoyu didn’t look at Xu Jiale, but the corner of his mouth curled up ever so slightly.

He then scanned his subordinates, including Wang Xiaoshan, who was almost starry-eyed while looking at him.

After a pause, he decisively said, “After arriving in Thailand, everyone should inform their department colleagues in advance and then log out of DingTalk.

“All members of the management team should remain online. If there’s an urgent matter, we’ll address it immediately. Besides that, I promise that there will be no work mentioned during these seven days. I also hope that everyone will have a great time during this trip to Thailand.”

The lounge erupted into cheers.

Following the equity restructuring, everyone was well aware that the true bosses of the company were Wen Ke and Fu Xiaoyu, with CEO Fu Xiaoyu holding the most authority when it came to managing the company. Therefore, they had all been eagerly waiting for Fu Xiaoyu to speak, and it wasn’t until this moment that they finally relaxed and embraced the celebratory holiday mood.

In the midst of the hubbub, Fu Xiaoyu also felt a bit dreamy.

One year ago, he had silently watched as Xu Jiale, Xiao Yuan, and Hu Xia toiled and ate late-night snacks after overtime. He had felt a sense of melancholy and loss.

If it had been him a year ago, he probably wouldn’t have made the decision he had made today with such ease and naturalness.

This year, everything had silently changed significantly.

When it was time to board, Fu Xiaoyu walked over to a long table to pour himself a glass of water.

As he turned around, he suddenly saw a slender omega figure standing by the window, against the light.

Because the light was behind the person, Fu Xiaoyu had to take a closer look to recognize that it was Jin Chu.

Jin Chu had also been watching Fu Xiaoyu for a while now, albeit discreetly. Deep down, he had always wished to get a good look at Fu Xiaoyu.

They had met once.

In a hurry, under awkward circumstances, right at Xu Jiale’s doorstep.

From that moment, he had already known that Nanyi’s words were not untrue.

Fu Xiaoyu was, indeed, such a beautiful omega.

After turning thirty, Jin Chu occasionally felt a slight, indistinct sense of desolation when he saw young omegas. But this sense of desolation didn’t mean he had given up. When it came to beauty, he had always held a strong sense of confidence, from his early years to adulthood.

But oddly enough, such a beautiful omega now stood before him.

Surprisingly, the most attractive thing about him wasn’t his beauty.

He stood by the glass window, bathed in backlight.

He watched Xu Jiale beside Fu Xiaoyu, his eyes filled with light, and he couldn’t recall when he had last seen Xu Jiale with such an expression.

Then there were Xu Jiale’s colleagues, who were not so familiar to him.

They greeted Fu Xiaoyu warmly, addressing him as President Fu.

They respected him but weren’t overly fearful of him, and perhaps they even liked him quite a bit.

He watched Fu Xiaoyu, deep in thought.

Fu Xiaoyu was an omega who faced life, having a lot of authority.

He mused in a somewhat distracted manner.

“Big brother!”

Just then, a small figure dashed over from the group of children in the distance, excitedly rushing between Jin Chu and Fu Xiaoyu.

“Aiden, this is the handsome big brother.”

Nanyi grabbed Jin Chu’s hand and shook it, squinting in the sunlight, trying to get a better look at Fu Xiaoyu.

Fu Xiaoyu felt somewhat at a loss and could only offer a slight smile to Nanyi. “You remember me?”

“Oh, yes.”

Jin Chu nodded quickly. Perhaps due to the presence of the child or his own momentary fluster, he stepped forward and extended his hand, softly saying, “Hello, I’m Jin Chu.”

When Fu Xiaoyu raised his head, the smile on his face gradually faded, yet his expression was not cold, just rather subdued.

“Hello.”

Fu Xiaoyu lightly touched Jin Chu’s fingertips, not exactly shaking hands, and then calmly said, “My last name is Fu.”