Chapter 50: A Wednesday Gift for You

Ji Bei couldn't hold back any longer, "Xu Lu, what's so good about hot pot? I'll take you out for a big meal tonight, like baked Australian lobster with cheese!"

As he spoke, he gave Xu Lu a wink.

There are so many photographers taking pictures.

They were filming a variety show, not playing house.

After that, Xu Lu didn't insist anymore.

It wasn't because of the show.

Instead, she suddenly realized that pursuing Brother Ziyan required a balance of intensity and restraint; she shouldn't be too proactive, as He Ziyan didn't like girls who were too forward.

"Okay then." Xu Lu smiled. "It's a deal, let's meet up again next time!"

She suddenly rushed up to Jiang Luo and grabbed her arm.

Jiang Luo shuddered in fright.

Looking at the radiant smile before her, she felt a warmth spreading down her spine.

Are they going to attack her again?

It doesn't look like it.

That smile looks even more creepy.

"See you tomorrow, Sister Jiang Luo!" Xu Lu said in a sweet, coquettish voice.

In just one afternoon, she went from disliking Jiang Luo no matter what to do to being able to smile sweetly at Jiang Luo.

He's a ruthless person.

"Okay." As she answered, Jiang Luo unconsciously leaned back.

This is not the kind of intimacy that she and Xu Lu should have.

Although the difference was less than one centimeter, it still vividly demonstrated her resistance.

The intimacy ended, and she let out a deep breath.

It's alive.

After seeing Jiang Luo and her group off, Xu Lu waved to Ji Bei, "I know you didn't really want to invite me to dinner, you just wanted to remind me. Never mind, I won't get involved. You two go eat!"

"Oh dear, that's such a shame." As he said this, Ji Bei put on an extremely bright smile.

Xu Lu rolled her eyes: "Could you smile any more happily?"

After saying that, she waved her hand and walked towards the roadside without looking back.

Behind her, Ji Bei circled around and faced Lin Shuang.

After composing himself and smiling for a couple of seconds, he made an inviting gesture, "Honorable owner of Still Love, would you do me the honor of having dinner with me?"

Lin Shuang's eyes and brows were like the misty rain of Jiangnan, hazy and gentle. "It's not impossible."

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cabin.

The vehicle slowly drove in.

When Jiang Luo and her two companions arrived home, the remaining three had already gathered and were busily preparing dinner.

Through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, one can see the kitchen bustling with activity.

After handing over their phones, the three of them went inside.

Clutching her things, Qin Ning rushed forward, shouting, "We're back!"

Shi Yan, wearing an apron and washing vegetables, looked up and said, "You're finally back! You have no idea, when I came back, I was all alone, it was so miserable..."

"Oh? We thought you guys wouldn't be back until much later..."

...

Everyone washed up and got ready, then sat down and waited for the hot pot to boil.

"If you're free tomorrow, you're welcome to attend our company's ACAI launch event. There will be a dinner afterwards," He Ziyan extended an invitation.

"Really?" Shi Yan exclaimed in surprise. "Great! I'm officially starting my annual leave today! I'm free tomorrow."

Tao Le nodded repeatedly: "Oh, my restaurant has been a bit busy these past few days, so I might be a little late. What time is the dinner?"

He Ziyan: "Around 6 o'clock."

"Great! I won't miss the banquet. I'll savor it carefully then, hehe." Tao Le clapped her hands.

Xi He nodded, "I will also be there on time."

"Knock knock knock".

A knock came at the door.

Immediately following was an unfamiliar voice.

"Hello. I'm here to deliver something." A deliveryman wearing a yellow vest poked his head in.

"You ordered takeout?" Qin Ning was the first to get up and hurried over.

Shi Yan focused intently on cooking a plate of fatty beef, saying, "I didn't order it."

Tao Le focused intently on making a bowl of beef balls: "It wasn't me either."

“It’s me.” He Ziyan stood up, a slight smile playing on his lips, and looked at everyone equally. “I bought you all some small gifts.”

"Tulips! Wow! Tulips! Everyone gets one!" Qin Ning's cheers echoed throughout the hall.

Everyone rushed over in a swarm, even faster than He Ziyan.

While He Ziyan was signing the bill, Shi Yan and Tao Le had already taken two photos with a Polaroid camera.

"Is today a special day?" Shi Yan asked.

He Ziyan smiled: "This is a Wednesday gift for you."

Jiang Luo was also happy to see the flowers, but not as overtly as Shi Yan and the others.

My heart is already filled with blooming flowers.

My heart is swaying gently.

She held the bouquet in her arms, carefully arranged it, and looked at it closely.

It's so beautiful.

She couldn't help but look at He Ziyan.

Unexpectedly, He Ziyan was also looking at her.

Even with Qin Ning and Shi Yan between them, their eyes still met as if by fate.

Everything became nothingness, and even the voices were deafening.

All attention was focused on that person.

He Ziyan tilted his head slightly, his eyebrows and eyes curving slightly, like mountains and rivers and stars, magnificent and dazzling.

Its sharp edges have been concealed, leaving only the gentleness of early spring.

In that instant, Jiang Luo heard her own heartbeat.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

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8 PM.

As usual, I sent a text message expressing my feelings.

Today's rules are slightly different from before.

This text message expressing your affection was sent anonymously.

Only those who are successfully matched will receive text messages from each other.

As I held my phone, He Ziyan's face kept appearing in my mind's eye.

On the first day, He Ziyan exuded a strong aggressive aura, which made Jiang Luo feel slightly uncomfortable and somewhat resistant.

He Ziyan still occasionally displays some surprising and thought-provoking ideas, but he has learned to restrain himself.

This gentle contact made Jiang Luo feel comfortable.

He Ziyan completed this transformation in less than a day.

Jiang Luo was amazed by his insight.

She had a vague feeling that He Ziyan... had feelings for her.

Perhaps, he wanted more than just to create a romantic pairing with her.

But... could it be that she's just imagining things?

After all, after being universally criticized online, she never received any advances from men again.

This feeling is unfamiliar.

I can't tell, and I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble.

Forget it, I'll just ignore it.

Let's focus on our work first.

Select the recipient, He Ziyan, and Jiang Luo type: 【Thank you for the tulips, they're beautiful.】

8:30.

After all six guests have sent their information, the information of the successfully matched participants will be transmitted.

Jiang Luo received a message: "Because... the position I worked so hard to get was easily given away by you."

ah!

This is why He Ziyan is angry!

It turns out it was because she gave her seat to Xu Lu!

So... he really did deliberately sit opposite Qin Ning under the pretense of taking a picture of her!

Are these... all scripts?

No, it won't.

There are too many random factors involved to be orchestrated.

Could it be... that He Ziyan really has some feelings for her?

And... what about her?

Clutching her phone like a devout believer, Jiang Luo lay down straight, staring at the ceiling.

She needs to sort out her thoughts.

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10 PM.

There was one more step than the previous day: the ranking list was announced.

Everyone has changed into their pajamas.

Jiang Luo's pajamas were a cartoon cotton dress that didn't match her aloof appearance. It was covered with orange lion heads and had a childlike feel to it.

He Ziyan fell a few steps behind Jiang Luo.

She was already sitting on the sofa when he opened the door.

He Ziyan walked towards us, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed blue-lensed glasses, which added a touch of professionalism to his appearance.

There's a press conference tomorrow, so she'll probably be working. Jiang Luo thought to herself.