[BL] Transmigrating into the Reborn Male Lead's Ex-Boyfriend

Ch85 - Looking for Friends

Song Xuanhe had just driven his car past the metal gates when he sensed the tense air in the Song Residence.

Zhang Chao, who had been waiting for him at the main entrance this whole time, ran over to his car right away. Song Xuanhe lowered his window and Zhang Chao jogged alongside the still-moving car. "Er shao, you've received many calls from our business partners on your work cell phone today. Some of the callers included President Yang of Earth and President Li of Zhongsi—the latter of which the Song Group is already discussing the possibility of cooperation with. David from Kirby has also called in. He wants to continue discussing the case from last time, the one that we have yet to reach a conclusion on despite already having undergone two rounds of discussion. Among these...."

"Stop." Song Xuanhe stepped on the brake and pressed his index finger to his lips. He slung his other arm outside the window and leaned back against the car seat. He shut his eyes and said in a flat voice, "Let me rest for a moment."

Zhang Chao was taken aback. At this moment, he noticed the dark circles under Song Xuanhe's eyes and decided to shut his slightly parted lips.

The garage was silent for a moment. Five or six minutes later, Zhang Chao's phone started to ring. His ringtone sounded especially jarring within the quiet and spacious garage. He covered his phone and headed outside, flustered. After finding his way outside, he picked up the phone. "Hello, Mr. Song."

"Er shao will be up soon. He still has a few things to sort out. President Yang of Earth and President Li of Zhongsi have both called in today....

"Yes, we have also received news from Kirby, with whom we had yet to successfully wrap up negotiations. Yes sir. I will remind Ershao to immediately head inside when he is done."

After hanging up, Zhang Chao exhaled. He cautiously walked back into the garage with light steps.

"I didn't think that you'd be one to lie, Assistant Zhang."

A languid voice that seemed to hold a hint of amusement echoed through the garage. Zhang Chao's steps paused. He turned to see Song Xuanhe leaning against the car nearest to the garage's exit. There was a small smile on his face.

"I didn't lie. Everything I said was true. Ershao, have you not been sleeping well these days?" Zhang Chao examined Song Xuanhe's complexion, voice turning solemn, "For the last few months, you've been telling me that you were going to get together with friends every day after work. But...while I know that you must be feeling frustrated or disappointed—although you're still young now—you still can't indulge in that kind of thing too often. Otherwise, when you're older you'll—"

The smile on Song Xuanhe's face froze and his expression changed a few times. In the end, he couldn't stop himself from chuckling. "What are you thinking about?"

The solemn expression on Zhang Chao's face eased up and the corner of his lips raised slightly. "Ershao, don't worry too much about Mr. Xiao. The Chairman will not disregard your wishes and force you to do something you do not want to do."

Song Xuanhe: "Did you think that I was feeling nervous just now?"

Zhang Chao shook his head, a serious, earnest expression on his face. However, the tone he used made it sound like he was coaxing a child. "Of course not. How could Ershao be nervous?"

Song Xuanhe: "...."

"I'm not the one who's nervous." Song Xuanhe threw his car key to Zhang Chao. When he saw the other look like he wanted to speak up, he made a shush gesture with his hand. His smile was ostentatiously confident. "You'll understand in a moment."