Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âSure.â
Pei Zhi asked Qu Shao to change the reservation time.
In the past, he was very good at waiting, but the more they spent time together, the harder it was for him not to see her. Three days could feel like a lifetime.
âBoss, is there something urgent?â When Qu Shao was reporting his work, he realized that Pei Zhi had checked his phone at least a dozen times.
âNo, nothing.â
âThen sign here.â
After signing it, Pei Zhi threw the document to him and picked up his phone again.
He sent a WeChat message to Lin Jiao at eleven oâclock, pretending to be concerned about the progress. âIs your proposal approved?â
âNo results yet.â
Lin Jiao glanced at the managerâs office from time to time.
She had almost memorized all the product information over the past few days. In the end, she handed in the proposal from three different sources.
She was well prepared and felt quite satisfied with her performance. She just did not know what kind of evaluation Manager Wu would give.
âDonât worry.â Pei Zhiâs slender fingers tapped on the screen. âThe results should be out before lunch break.â
Just as Lin Jiao was about to reply, Wu Xiuwenâs voice came from behind. âLin, come over for a moment.â
âOkay.â
âYou did well this time.â As soon as she entered the managerâs office, she received his praise.
Lin Jiao heaved a sigh of relief.
She listened carefully to him point out a few things to pay attention to. After saying what she thought, she discussed it with him.
After chatting for a while, Wu Xiuwen assigned a task to her. âThereâs no hurry. Just hand it to me when youâre done.â
Lin Jiao nodded.
She returned to her desk with the documents and told Pei Zhi the good news immediately.
In the end, she took the initiative to bring up dinner. âItâs my treat tonight.â
âAs you wish.â
A smile finally appeared on Pei Zhiâs face.
He put down his phone and went back to work. When it was time to get off work, he rushed out, eager to meet her.
âUncle.â A sweet voice entered his ears.
Lin Jiao ran over with light steps and smiled at him. âHave you been waiting long?â
Pei Zhi looked at her intently. âNot at all.â
His gaze was so intent that Lin Jiao touched her cheek, thinking that there was something on it.
Just as she was about to take out the mirror to take a look, she heard him chuckle. âGet in the car.â
Lin Jiao bent down and got into the passenger seat.
She put on her seatbelt and asked when she saw that he was staring at his phone and did not step on the accelerator.
âUncle, whatâs wrong?â
âLookâ¦â
Pei Zhi leaned over to her naturally and accidentally dropped the phone beside her.
He reached out to fumble for the phone and accidentally touched her soft waist. âOh, sorry.â
âItâs fine.â Lin Jiao did not mind.
Pei Zhi said calmly, âQu Shao recommended a movie. Do you want to watch it?â
âWhat type?â
âRomantic comedy.â
Lin Jiao had not watched a movie in a long time and agreed almost without thinking. âThen Iâll buy the tickets.â
Pei Zhi did not stand on ceremony with her because in any case, he would give her all the money in the future.
He drove all the way to the mall and found the restaurant with the help of the elevator operator.
The moment Lin Jiao pushed open the glass door, she was overwhelmed by the romantic vibe. There was a flower vase on each round table, and the flower vase was filled with white roses decorated with green leaves. Wherever she went, she could smell the fragrance of flowers.
A waiter in a tuxedo led them into a private room that was soundproof.
Lin Jiao took a photo of the flower vase.
That clear click attracted Pei Zhi, who was ordering. He caught the joy on her face and smiled.
He handed the menu to the waiter and waited for him to close the door before starting a conversation with her until the moment dishes were served.
âUncle.â Lin Jiao swallowed the eel and suddenly remembered what she hadnât had time to say on that day their clique gathered. âDo you have plans on Saturday?â
âI donât think so.â
âThen do you want to come with us to see my grandpa?â
Pei Zhi replied, âSaturday morning?â Just like before, he cut the steak on the plate and gently pushed the plate to her.
âYes, weâll come back after dinner.â Her gaze landed on his shirt. âYou can wear a sports suit that day.â
âIs the road over there difficult to walk?â
âThereâs a yellow mud road outside his house. Itâll be muddy if it rains.â
Pei Zhi nodded in understanding.
It took them two hours to finish the meal. He was already full. âWhat time does the movie start?â
âNine oâclock. Twenty minutes to go.â
Lin Jiao wiped the ice cream off her lips.
She called the waiter over to pay the bill. After paying, she picked up her shoulder bag and left in the fragrance of flowers.
The cinema upstairs was packed.
After Pei Zhi accompanied her to get the tickets, he leaned over and whispered into her ear, âDo you want to eat popcorn?â
Lin Jiao said, âI canât eat anymore.â She put her phone back in her bag and looked in the direction of the sales counter. âShall we buy two Cokes?â
Pei Zhi led her over.
As soon as they lined up, the girl standing in front whispered excitedly to her companions.
Lin Jiao seemed to have heard her say âcoupleâ and âgood matchâ.