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Recognizing the voice, Chu Liangxia's backpack zipper was halfway open when she momentarily became dazed.
After a moment, she lifted her head.
Liu Yu, bent at the waist, hands on his knees, was panting as he looked at her, his eyes bright and shimmering, making it difficult to meet his gaze directly.
He seemed to have just come from work, not even having the time to change his clothes, still wearing a thick suit that set him apart from the passing crowd.
"How's work going?"
After a silence, Chu Liangxia zipped up her bag and then stood up.
"It's, it's okay." A perplexed Liu Yu, nodded blankly.
"Then keep it up, I'm leaving first."
With her usual attitude, it was as if Chu Liangxia hadn't heard what had been said earlier.
"Liangxia, I—" Seeing her about to leave, Liu Yu stepped forward and grabbed her wrist.
Chu Liangxia turned to face Liu Yu's resolute gaze.