Tao Xinrou stopped moving, not knowing what to do.
Refusing would seem pretentious—after all, they were supposed to be a couple. Not refusing... how could she dare touch Ying Jingsheng's hand?
"Just cooperate," Zhao Sili pleaded.
The neighboring couple was also watching the show. The girl giggled, "Miss, don't be shy! It's not like he's never held your hand before."
It was the first time! It really was the first time!
Tao Xinrou bit her lower lip and was about to refuse when in her peripheral vision she saw Ying Jingsheng's hand reach out.
His fingers were long, knuckles distinct. He just quietly laid his hand open in front of her, waiting for her to place hers on it.
Tao Xinrou panicked even more. If she touched his hand, wouldn't that...
Before she could react, Ying Jingsheng had already taken her hand and placed it on his.
A vision of the future surged in-
In a large office, Ying Huaishan stood up abruptly. "You're investigating me?"
"Leaking core commercial secrets of the company, causing direct economic losses of over twenty million to the group. According to company regulations and corporate law, Vice President Ying, you need to give an explanation to the board."
"Ying Jingsheng! How dare you! I've contributed to Yunlu for twenty years. Who do you think you are? Besides, I'm your second uncle!"
"I am indeed nothing. But take a look at these yourself." Ying Jingsheng tossed a folder onto the table in front of Ying Huaishan.
Sunlight streamed in from the conference room windows, illuminating the documents.
She couldn't make out the words on the papers, but she could clearly see the expression on Ying Huaishan's face.
It was shock, fear, terror, and anxiety about the future.
"Impossible! Impossible... This is all fake!"
...
The vision vanished.
Tao Xinrou snapped back to reality, finding her hand still held by Ying Jingsheng. Her expression was dazed with a hint of shock. She saw him looking at her, his brow slightly furrowed.
"What's wrong?" Ying Jingsheng's voice pulled her back to reality. "You look pale."
"N-Nothing, sorry. I need to go to the restroom." Tao Xinrou hastily pulled her hand away and left the scene.
So this was what he was investigating...
She had originally thought he was still looking into her father's old case, and she wanted to ask for his help. But it turned out what he was really investigating was something else.
But one thing was certain now—their goals were aligned. They were both after Ying Huaishan.