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Seeing the highlighted content he sent, Bo Ying silently curved her lips.
She lowered her eyes to the dining table after finishing lunch and took another photo to send over.
Bo Ying: [Finished eating.]
Bo Ying: [Three of us ate together.]
He Jingxiu probably felt helpless about her and replied with six dots.
Bo Ying chuckled for a while, sent him two memes, and then got up with the other two to prepare to leave.
When they reached the front desk to pay, Liang Shun was about to settle the bill but was informed that their table had already been paid for.
Liang Shun was startled, not quickly understanding. “Someone paid for us?”
He looked at the waiter. “Can you tell me who?”
The waitress smiled gently. “It was President He.”
She looked at Bo Ying and said cheerfully, “Miss Bo Ying, President He instructed that whenever you and your friends come to dine, it should be charged to his account.”
Bo Ying was also a bit surprised.
She blinked slightly, nodded in confusion, “Okay, thank you.”
After leaving the restaurant, Liang Shun turned to look at her, his tone calm. “We agreed that I would treat you to this meal.”
Bo Ying paused, meeting his gaze. “It’s fine. It doesn’t matter who pays.”
“That can’t be.” Liang Shun seized the opportunity. “We haven’t seen each other for so long. You must give me a chance to treat you and Jinyao to a meal.”
Bo Ying was stunned.
Zheng Jinyao, the tool person, coughed. “Then next time, let’s see when Yingying and I are free?”
Liang Shun: “Alright.”
He looked at Bo Ying, implying, “Next time, don’t try to snatch the bill from me.”
Bo Ying helplessly nodded. “Alright, I definitely won’t fight you for it.”
She glanced at Zheng Jinyao, who tactfully said, “Liang Shun, if there’s nothing else, Yingying and I will go get our nails done. We have an appointment at two o’clock, or we’ll be late.”
Liang Shun nodded. “Shall I send you?”
“No need.” Bo Ying took out her car keys and shook them. “We drove here.”
Liang Shun: “Alright, be safe.”
“Got it.”
Back in the car, Bo Ying turned on the air conditioning.
Zheng Jinyao leaned forward to enjoy the breeze for a while before voicing her complaints. “Sigh, this meal was going well until President He came up, and the atmosphere instantly became awkward.”
Bo Ying: “...”
She glared at her and raised her eyebrows. “I’ll relay this to He Jingxiu.”
Zheng Jinyao laughed, turning her head to stare at her for a moment, pointing and saying, “A beauty like you is trouble.”
“...” Bo Ying choked, exasperatedly saying, “I’m no beauty.”
“You are.” Zheng Jinyao shrugged. “But why do I feel like Liang Shun still has feelings for you?”
“You’re overthinking it.” Bo Ying started the engine and drove off, focusing on the vehicles ahead, slowly saying, “Before I went abroad, we had already made things clear.”
She didn’t think that before giving Liang Shun any hope, he would wait for her for two years.
“Why do you say that?” Zheng Jinyao glanced at her. “Do you think Liang Shun isn’t that deep in love?”
“Not exactly.” Bo Ying thought carefully. “I just think I’m not that important to Liang Shun. To him now, I’m just an old friend.”
Zheng Jinyao clicked her tongue, not agreeing with her thoughts.
She confidently said, “I think Liang Shun still has feelings for you. Otherwise, what’s with the next meal?”
“That’s just...” Bo Ying pondered, “I think it’s his way of proving himself.”
In high school, Liang Shun and He Jingxiu didn’t get along. Occasionally, when they met, they couldn’t help but mock each other, quite immaturely.
They competed too many times in front of Bo Ying, and she was used to it.
Zheng Jinyao was silent for a while and didn’t say more.
After all, during today’s lunch, Liang Shun indeed didn’t show anything unusual. His attitude towards Bo Ying and Zheng Jinyao was similar, and it was normal for Bo Ying not to notice anything.
Thinking about it, Zheng Jinyao nodded. “Let’s not talk about him. Don’t let men occupy our sisters’ time.”
Bo Ying smiled. “Let’s go. I’ll treat you to a nail session.”
“Then I also want to shop for clothes. Summer is here; I need to wear little dresses.”
Bo Ying choked slightly, helplessly saying, “Shop. Today, Miss Zheng’s expenses, I’ll pay.”
Zheng Jinyao didn’t hesitate. “Great!”
Shopping with good friends never tires you out.
Bo Ying usually had poor stamina and disliked exercising, but letting her shop all day wouldn’t make her feel physically or mentally exhausted.
The two were very strong shoppers. After getting their nails done, they went for a massage, and only then did they start their shopping journey.
In the evening, Bo Ying remembered He Pom Pom at home and didn’t eat out with Zheng Jinyao, who teased her for forgetting friends because of the dog.
Bo Ying was very innocent and wanted to explain that she could forget anything but her.
During He Jingxiu’s business trip, Bo Ying wasn’t very happy, but she was very busy.
All her work fell into place. During working hours, she was busy reviewing and revising various contracts and occasionally handling infringement information. Though it was a bit boring, she learned a lot.
As for He Jingxiu, whenever he had time, he would call her for a video chat, ostensibly to see He Pom Pom.
Bo Ying pretended to know nothing and earnestly showed him He Pom Pom.
After several rounds, He Jingxiu surrendered first.
When he called her again, he no longer mentioned looking for the dog.
That day, Bo Ying once again left work on time and returned home.
As soon as she entered the house, He Pom Pom wagged its tail and approached her, rubbing against her calves affectionately, wanting to go out and play.
Bo Ying couldn’t help but laugh, patting its big head to comfort it. “Wait a bit before playing. Let me eat first, okay?”
Yuan Yuan happened to be home and heard the sound, walking out of the room. “Sister Yingying, you’re back.”
She looked at He Pom Pom, pointing. “It’s so obedient. At six o’clock sharp, it squatted by the door waiting for you.”
Bo Ying smiled. “So, sometimes dogs are more considerate and reliable than people.”
He Pom Pom seemed to understand, circling her.
Yuan Yuan watched, unable to hold back a laugh. “Sister Yingying, go wash your hands. I’m making soup and will stir-fry two dishes, then we can eat.”
“Alright.”
Chi Lü and Boyan weren’t home, so they relied on each other.
After dinner, the two took He Pom Pom downstairs.
Bo Ying walked absent-mindedly, taking out her phone to check several times.
Yuan Yuan understood; she was waiting for a message.
The past few days, they often walked the dog together, and He Jingxiu’s calls always came right on time.
“Sister Yingying.” Yuan Yuan saw her distracted state, pulling the leash. “Are you waiting for President He’s call?”
Bo Ying admitted frankly, “Mm, it’s half an hour later than yesterday.”
Generally, He Jingxiu would call while He Pom Pom was walking around the neighborhood. Even if he didn’t call, he would send a message in advance, but today there was no information, which indeed made her a bit worried.
Yuan Yuan understood, “Then send him a message to ask?”
Bo Ying was silent for a moment, looking at her. “Wouldn’t that make me seem too proactive?”
Yuan Yuan blinked. “Chi Lü once told me that being proactive creates stories.”
Bo Ying was startled, thinking it made sense.
In the past, her proactiveness created a story with He Jingxiu, though not perfect, but still sweet when recalled.
Thinking of this, Bo Ying sent him two messages.
But the messages remained unanswered, sinking like stones into the sea.
Bo Ying furrowed her brows, guessing that He Jingxiu might have encountered some trouble, otherwise it wouldn’t be like this.
She sighed, pulling the leash to walk He Pom Pom another round before returning home.
When He Jingxiu’s call came, Bo Ying had just finished her bath.
Without looking, she directly answered.
After connecting, Bo Ying didn’t speak.
He Jingxiu’s voice was low. “What are you doing?”
Bo Ying adjusted her freshly dried hair. “Looking in the mirror.” She leaned closer to examine herself and groaned. “Oh my god, there’s a pimple on my forehead.”
He Jingxiu: “...”
He originally thought that calling Bo Ying so late would result in her questioning him. He even prepared to soothe her, but instead, she casually chatted with him.
“Did you stay up late?”
“No.” Bo Ying was a bit aggrieved. “But last night, I went out for barbecue with Yuan Yuan.”
He Jingxiu raised an eyebrow. “Last night? After telling me you were sleeping?”
At this point, Bo Ying felt a bit guilty. “Mm.”
She mumbled an explanation. “I consumed too much energy walking He Pom Pom last night. As soon as I lay down, I got hungry.”
He Jingxiu chuckled. “Alright.”
It seemed like he was standing at a windy spot, and the howling wind reached Bo Ying’s side. She listened, her ears twitching slightly. “Were you very busy today?”
He Jingxiu: “Not too bad.”
Bo Ying: “Not too bad?”
He Jingxiu responded, suddenly asking, “Bo Ying.”
“What?”
“Do you still want to eat barbecue tonight?”
Bo Ying choked slightly, immediately replying without thinking. “I already have a pimple. How can you ask me if I want to eat barbecue? Do you want me to ruin my face?”
“...”
Hearing her string of complaints, He Jingxiu was speechless. He chuckled helplessly, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Then porridge?”
Bo Ying flatly refused. “No. I had dinner. I can’t eat a midnight snack.”
Summer had arrived, and she needed to lose weight.
Though Bo Ying wasn’t fat, talking about losing weight in summer was a respect for the passionate season.
With this statement, He Jingxiu didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
Bo Ying muttered to herself for a while, her peripheral vision catching the golden retriever wagging its tail as it came inside. “Do you want to see He Pom Pom? I walked him for a long time today.”
“I don’t want to see him.” He Jingxiu’s Adam’s apple moved, his voice low. “I want to see you.”
Bo Ying was momentarily stunned, her somewhat slow brain seemingly catching something.
She suddenly realized and raised her voice to ask, “Are you back?”
He Jingxiu: “Mm.”
When Bo Ying changed her clothes to go out, He Pom Pom followed eagerly.
She waved her hand, anxiously saying, “You can’t come. Go back and rest well.”
He Pom Pom didn’t leave.
Bo Ying thought for a moment, ruthlessly saying, “Your dad doesn’t want to see you. Stay with your sister Yuan Yuan at home.”
“...”
Bo Ying didn’t care about the heartbroken He Pom Pom anymore and quickly ran downstairs.
Their community elevator was usually fast, but now, watching the floor numbers display, she suddenly felt like each second lasted an eternity, very slow.
Bo Ying jogged lightly, stopping just before leaving the community.
She slowed down, tidying her wind-blown hair in the mirror by the community gate, then walked out.
Just stepping outside, she saw the tall figure hidden in the night.
He wore a dark shirt and trousers, his slender figure standing out from the surrounding noisy environment, drawing attention.
Seemingly sensing her gaze, He Jingxiu turned his head, his intense eyes locking onto hers.
Their gazes collided.
Bo Ying pursed her lips, about to approach him, but he took the first step, walking over with long strides.
The distance closed.
After a few seconds of stillness, Bo Ying couldn’t bear his intense gaze and softly averted her eyes, asking, “Do you want to eat barbecue or drink porridge?”
He Jingxiu paused slightly, lowering his eyes to ask, “Can there be a third option?”
Bo Ying blinked. “Such as?”
He Jingxiu’s gaze focused on her, his lips curving slightly. “For example, holding you first.”
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