CHAPTER 459: CHAPTER 459 SIMILAR

"So Yuyu also knows how to play the substitute game, huh." Feng Qinqin didn’t even know what she should say at this moment, only that the scene before her was too shocking to process.

If Gu Qixiao found out about this, it’d definitely be something to watch.

After all, this kind of thing was way too suspenseful.

"President Ji and I are not what you guys imagine us to be. Perhaps President Ji doesn’t even want to see someone as a substitute." Lin Zhao was very clear about her feelings deep down.

Jiang Huai’s face had already darkened to the point of being unsightly. He simply could not accept this reality.

"Ji Yu, what the hell are you doing? You’d rather go to someone like this than come to me. I think you’ve completely lost it." He couldn’t understand why someone so unworthy could win Ji Yu’s heart.

"You’re the crazy one! What exactly are you trying to do by saying this? I have no intention of entangling with you any further." Being called crazy, Ji Yu naturally snapped back with a sharp retort.

She was extremely fed up with the whole ordeal.

Even in her drunken state, she didn’t want anyone else to touch her.

"I don’t need any of you. I just want to go home." She staggered as she tried to leave, and seeing her in such a state, Lin Zhao could only follow her.

"President Ji, you’ve had way too much to drink. If you go back like this by yourself, none of us will feel at ease. So let me take you home. I’m worried something might happen to you."

He couldn’t just stand by and do nothing while Ji Yu acted so recklessly.

Ji Yu didn’t even know how she made it home last night. All she knew was that when she woke up the next morning, there was a very familiar person beside her bed.

"Why are you here?" Ji Yu couldn’t recall anything that happened the previous night, probably because she’d blacked out from drinking. She still felt a little unwell at this moment.

"President Ji, rest assured, nothing happened last night. After I brought you back, I didn’t leave because you didn’t seem well. I stayed to keep an eye on you," Lin Zhao explained, and indeed, he hadn’t done anything. He understood that even if something had happened between the two of them, it wouldn’t take their relationship any further.

He was a very smart man and wouldn’t do anything foolish.

Ji Yu felt a sense of relief upon hearing this.

Anyone finding themselves in such a situation would understandably feel a bit panicked.

"I was completely drunk last night and don’t remember what happened. Thank you for taking me home, but I hope this doesn’t happen again in the future." She was worried that someday she might actually mistake him for someone else.

"I know what concerns you have, President Ji. I would never take advantage of your disoriented state for anything."

He understood too well the nature of their relationship.

And keeping things this way wasn’t so bad either. He could still reap all the benefits he desired.

"You’re really quite perceptive, and I enjoy dealing with people like you. However, I don’t appreciate you always being around me. You can focus on your work, but when it comes to my personal life, there’s no need for you to involve yourself too much."

Ji Yu didn’t like people prying into her private life.

Just like now—though Lin Zhao hadn’t done anything, he was slowly encroaching on her personal space.

"Understood. Since President Ji has made herself clear, I’ll make sure not to entertain such thoughts anymore. Just, please, drink less in the future. It’s far too easy for accidents to happen."

Ji Yu was simply trying to numb herself with alcohol.

Rarely did she drink herself into such a state of abandon.

But today, she just couldn’t come to terms with the situation, which is why she acted out like this.

"If there’s nothing else, just head back to the company. Let me know if there’s anything you need to report."

After watching Lin Zhao leave, Ji Yu lay on the bed a while longer before finally getting up and going downstairs.

Hu Jianyu couldn’t help but feel some exasperation when he realized nothing had happened between the two of them last night.

"Yu, if something were to happen between the two of you, it wouldn’t be a big deal. After all, what you share is just a normal relationship between a man and a woman."

There was no tangled drama involved, just the possibility of a straightforward connection between them.

Ji Yu didn’t know how to respond to this.

"Dad, please don’t overthink things like this. It’s impossible between us, and nothing happened last night anyway." She didn’t like ambiguous situations. Plus, her heart already belonged to someone else.

There was absolutely no way their relationship could develop any issues from this.

"Yu, you’re really too stubborn, you know that?"

Looking at his daughter, he couldn’t help but think of his late wife.

It seemed they were so alike; there was nothing more to say.

"Dad, you don’t have to worry so much about me. I just need some time to process everything. I’ll do my best to lift my spirits."

She didn’t want to see worry etched all over the faces of those around her, so she chose her words and actions carefully to reassure them.

"Alright, alright. If you can sort yourself out, that’s for the best. If not, go see a therapist. I know a few who’d be a good fit for you."

He didn’t see mental health issues as anything insurmountable.

As long as one sought help in time, these matters could certainly be resolved.

"If I ever need it, I’ll definitely come to you for help." Right now, Ji Yu didn’t feel irrational; she just knew her current state was a bit messy but still manageable.

She spent the entire day at home.

The company matters were straightforward enough to handle.

"Yu, I think you’re better suited to running the company than I am. From now on, I’ll leave everything in your hands. I can finally step back and enjoy life."

Hu Jianyu had long dreamed of his daughter taking over everything, and now it seemed like an exciting reality.

"And what about Hu Qianqian’s family? What’s your plan for dealing with them?" Ji Yu hadn’t forgotten about all the despicable things they’d done. They even dared to drug her; there was no telling what else they were capable of.

"Yu, they’re still my family. I don’t want to completely cut them off." Hu Jianyu felt utterly conflicted.

But this relationship ensured he couldn’t take action himself.