Extra Two: A Surprise at "L" Headquarters

Lu Yuxiu watched from the side as his beloved was surrounded by a tight, multi-layered crowd of his subordinates. He truly regretted coming back to headquarters.

"Sigh," he murmured, pressing a hand to his forehead. A miscalculation indeed.

"Sister Xi... Sister Xi, tell us, how exactly did the Boss pursue you?"

"Sister-in-law, could you open our eyes and show us your sniping skills?"

"It seems that book, *How to Get Along with Girls*, was really useful after all!"

Ling Jia, who had been linking arms with Lin Xi in the crowd, was taken aback. These young men, usually so arrogant and aloof, were firing off questions one after another. She hadn't expected the people at "L" headquarters to be so lively.

"A book?" Lin Xi asked, genuinely surprised by their questions.

"Yes, yes! Sister-in-law, you didn't know? When the Boss was chasing you, he bought a book specifically to study! It seems that book really worked!"

*!*

Lu Yuxiu frowned at the group; his secrets were all about to be laid bare.

"Alright, alright!" Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Ling Jia interrupted their questioning. "Give her a chance to breathe! Don't act like a pack of starving wolves!"

"Sister-in-law... we wouldn't dare," the group replied in unison.

Taking advantage of their distraction, Ling Jia quietly led Lin Xi toward the stairs. "Sister-in-law, there is something you absolutely must see while you're here!"

"What is it?" Lin Xi followed her, feeling curious.

"Hey, hey, Ling Jia, where are you taking her? Don't hog her; she belongs to all of us!" Little K called out as he watched them head upstairs.

"I'm not telling you. This is a secret between the Boss and his lady! Don't be so nosy." Ling Jia pulled Lin Xi away quickly.

"The Boss's... secret..." The group of young men stopped in their tracks, looking at one another. None of them could guess the reason, so they turned in silent, tacit agreement to look at their leader.

To their surprise, Lu Yuxiu remained calm and composed, showing no signs of emotion.

Having guessed Ling Jia's intention, he also headed upstairs. Before he ascended, he looked up coldly and dropped a childishly arrogant remark: "She is mine, not yours."

The group of young men was left stunned, standing there like wooden chickens. Was this really the Boss they knew? Had he been possessed?

Zhen Shuai drifted out from somewhere at that moment, repeating his usual mantra: "Ahem. This is what I mean when I say love causes one to lose their mind. So, kids, don't go falling in love."

"Pfft—" Everyone waved him off and scattered.

"Hey, wait for me!" Zhen Shuai chased after them.

...

Upstairs, Ling Jia stopped in front of a door. She said meaningfully, "Sister-in-law, this is the most enduring confession from our Boss to you."

Her words piqued Lin Xi's curiosity to the extreme.

"What's inside?" Lin Xi couldn't help but ask.

"You'll see once you go in!" Ling Jia teased. "The password is your birthday."

Lin Xi hesitantly entered her birthday. With a "click," the door actually opened.

As she pushed the door open, a rich, refreshing floral scent wafted out, making her feel as if she were standing in the middle of a flower field; her entire being relaxed.

The moment the door swung wide, the lights flickered on. Beams of light bathed the floor, turning the room into a dreamlike space. The room was spacious and filled with red roses, all arranged neatly for decoration.

As she looked up, she saw photos of all sizes hanging on the walls. In every single one, she was smiling brightly, while the man standing beside her always wore a look of doting affection.

These photos spanned from the moment she returned to the country—the little moments of their lives, filming together, eating, interviews, outings, and even photos of her sleeping. She had never seen them before.

Lin Xi's eyes grew moist, and a wave of warmth washed over her heart. She walked over and gently touched a rose petal; the flowers bloomed in her palm, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Sister-in-law, the Boss arranged all these photos himself. He even grew these roses! I'm careful with details, so he had me come over every day to tend to them just to give you this big surprise!" Ling Jia said eagerly from the side.

Lin Xi walked toward the photo wall, moved to silent tears.

Every photo was preserved perfectly. In them, Lu Yuxiu was always looking at her with a gentle smile and deep affection.

Were these all his handiwork? He had previously had the paparazzi, Lang and Xiao Wu, follow her to take photos; so, that was where they all went. These were his most genuine confessions. She finally understood what it felt like to have someone whose heart and eyes were filled completely with her.

Lin Xi marveled at his efforts. Hadn't he been with her in the country the whole time? How did he find the time to arrange all this? It turned out that, without her noticing, he had already done so much for her.

"Do you like it?" A low, husky male voice broke the silence. Lin Xi turned to find Lu Yuxiu, who had been downstairs just moments ago, standing right behind her.

Seeing that her task was complete, Ling Jia slipped away silently.

Lin Xi’s tears hadn't yet dried. She looked at him through misty eyes and playfully punched his arm. "You're so annoying, making me cry on purpose."

Lu Yuxiu laughed as he caught her arm, pulled her slender waist into his embrace, wiped away her tears, and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Alright, alright, it's my fault. What should I do? I want to kiss you right now."

Lin Xi blushed, her hands pushing against his chest.

Watching the shy, charming girl in his arms, Lu Yuxiu’s gaze deepened. His breathing grew rapid, his throat tight. He leaned down and kissed her soft lips. Lin Xi closed her eyes, her hands climbing onto his neck as she responded passionately.

When the kiss ended, Lin Xi’s breath was ragged. Lu Yuxiu kept his arms around her waist, pulling her close. He pressed a kiss to her forehead, his breath grazing her skin as he murmured into her ear, "Baby, I love you so much."

Listening to his magnetic, enchanting voice, Lin Xi felt incredibly sweet. "You're too good to me. I'm afraid I won't be able to repay you."

She reached out, tracing his handsome features, engraving his image into her heart.

"You don't need to repay me; just happily enjoy my love for you from now on." Lu Yuxiu took her soft hand, brought it to his lips, and pressed a warm kiss to the back of her hand before placing her palm against his chest.

With her, he was always greedy; he wanted her for a lifetime.

Lin Xi felt the steady, powerful beat of his heart against her palm, and she felt her own heart racing in sync.

"Let's go. Come see the bedroom I've prepared for you." Lu Yuxiu took her hand, and they walked away together.