Chu Fang replied.

My anxious and uneasy feelings inexplicably calmed down, and I became peaceful and calm.

The message it sent seemed to have sunk without a trace, disappearing without a trace.

"Phew..." He exhaled, tossed aside his phone, and muttered softly, "Eat first."

Spicy and savory wontons in chili oil are incredibly delicious and leave a lasting impression.

After finishing his meal, he washed the dishes and then cleaned the room, sweeping every nook and cranny. He put the dust and trash into his bag, picked up the bag, and prepared to throw it downstairs at the garbage station.

As soon as the door opened, the door next door opened as well.

Zhong Tingyue held the tabby cat, combing its fur, pursed her lips, and asked in a reproachful tone, "Why didn't you reply to my messages?"

"I didn't check my phone..." Chu Fang answered honestly.

If you're afraid of seeing unpleasant news, try to keep a calm mindset first.

Where are you headed?

"Throw away the trash."

"Want to come shopping with me?"

"OK."

The two left home together. When they got downstairs, he sorted the trash and threw it into the bins, then headed out of the complex.

Zhong Tingyue held the tabby cat, while Chu Fang walked slowly with his hands in his pockets, both silent, seemingly lost in their own world.

As night falls, the bustling metropolis of Shanghai comes alive, revealing a touch of everyday life.

"Hmm... want some ice cream?" Halfway there, Chu Fang couldn't stand the silence and spoke up.

"good."

They arrived at the ice cream shop, picked up two ice creams, and went to the counter to pay. He touched his pocket, a clearly embarrassed smile appearing on his face: "I didn't bring my phone."

Damn it!

He left his phone at home.

Zhong Tingyue rolled her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips. She held the tabby cat Lily in one hand and scanned the QR code to pay with the other.

As they left the supermarket, Zhong Tingyue said, "You owe me 41 yuan."

"Can I not pay it back?"

"... ...,no."

"mean!"

On a summer night, I stroll along, enjoying the sea breeze and eating ice cream.

How pleasant!

Before Zhong Tingyue had even taken two or three bites of her ice cream, Chu Fang had already finished his entire ice cream. The former tilted his head and looked down, while the latter looked at her and then looked up.

"What are you doing?" Zhong Tingyue hugged the tabby cat Lily tightly in front of her chest, grabbed Lily's two paws, and said fiercely, "I'm going to bite you."

Chu Fang's lips twitched, recalling the tabby cat's fierce appearance, but he didn't back down and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Look at your belly."

"Oh, I have slightly higher standards."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Tingyue made a disgusted face: "Ugh, pervert."

"Aren't you a pervert?"

"I'm a pervert too."

Why does it sound so smug?

After walking a few steps, eating ice cream, and having a brief chat, the atmosphere between them became much more relaxed, unlike the tension they had felt when they first met.

Chu Fang asked, "What do you plan to do next?"

Zhong Tingyue knew he was asking about work. After thinking for a moment, she replied slowly, "Well... I'll handle Sister Ma's matter first, give her a perfect explanation, and then prepare to resign. I've been working at this company since graduation, it's time to leave. As for what happens after I leave..."

"I want to open a studio. With some skills, connections, and drive, I'll work hard to make it big and successful. Let's set a small goal first: to settle down in Shanghai."

Actually, she had wanted to leave the company for a long time, but she couldn't make up her mind. Now, President Ming of Yatenyige is practically holding a knife to her throat, forcing her to leave. That's one aspect.

On the other hand, Zhong Tingyue wanted to make money.

In the past, she didn't value money too much, and she only worked overtime because she was bored and wanted to pass the time. But now, she wants to make money, a lot of money, to buy a house and a car in Shanghai and settle down.

Furthermore, she would keep a younger man as a mistress, ensuring him a comfortable and leisurely life for the rest of his days.

You can't make money working for someone else; only by opening your own studio can you earn a high income.

Chu Fang detailed: "First, we'll settle down; then, we'll become one of the top studios in Shanghai; next, we'll establish the number one studio in Asia; and then we'll go global and become world-class..."

"So, you're going to surpass the entire universe in the end? You've given me a false promise..." Zhong Tingyue glanced at him. "And what about you?"

Would I be honored to join your studio?

"No luck."

"Hey, I don't want a salary."

"That's even more unfortunate."

"The wife leads, the husband follows."

"Who's following your lead?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Tingyue trembled slightly, a blush rose on her cheeks, and then spread to her ears, turning her swan-like white neck red.

"Meow~~~" Lily, the tabby cat, felt restrained and meowed softly.

Zhong Tingyue strode forward, and Chu Fang followed, walking side by side.

The two fell silent again, returning to the quiet atmosphere they had just shared, but this time it was quite different, filled with a hint of ambiguity.

“Hmm… ……” After walking a few steps, Zhong Tingyue suppressed her shyness and said slowly, “Running a studio is very hard, especially in the startup phase, especially for a studio like mine with very little capital. You have to manage everything yourself, handle the procedures, recruit employees, socialize, and work overtime is a common occurrence.”

She also knew a lot about Chu Fang; he was a person who was content with the status quo and lived a leisurely life.

She didn't want Chu Fang to suffer with her, so she let him stay at Yatenyi Pavilion and live a leisurely life with a basic salary of two thousand yuan, leaving all the hard work to her.

She is confident and determined to manage the studio well and create a bright future for Chu Fang.

Chu Fang naturally understood the implication in his words. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I admit that although I live in a small town, I have not suffered much. The greatest hardship I have experienced is the hardship of studying. My first half of life has been smooth sailing. Since I have had a smooth first half of life, I am even more willing to strive for a smooth second half."

"I've never tasted the bitterness of life, but I'm determined to taste it."

"It's very bitter."

"How bitter?"

"It's very bitter."

"..." Chu Fang glanced at the other person, "Tch! Your family is not much different from mine. We were both pampered since we were young and have never suffered any hardship. Why are you pretending to be an elder?"

"Will you die if you don't talk back?"... Zhong Tingyue's lips twitched noticeably: "Watch your words, or I'll reconsider hiring you."

"Hehe." He grinned. "My mistake. You are a magnanimous person, with a heart as vast as a prime minister's. You have suffered, gone through eighty-one tribulations, and finally become a Bodhisattva of suffering. Is that alright?"

"Hmph!" Zhong Tingyue snorted softly, comforting the tabby cat Lily as she strode forward, leaving behind the words: "Glib-tongued."

This statement also meant that Chu Fang's request to join the studio was accepted.

Since he wants to join the work, then let him come.

Anyway, she was in charge of the entire studio and she was the boss. Chu Fang could rest assured under her leadership and could be left to his own devices.