After a moment's hesitation, I took the file, gave a brief acknowledgment, and left his office. Back in the main office area, Liu Xue spotted the bag in my hand and sidled over. "A gift from Mr. Gu?" she murmured suggestively. Gossip was the lifeblood of our office, where the slightest whisper could become the topic of conversation for the rest of the day, especially when it involved the president