Gu Rongqi didn't say anything and started the car.

To confirm his suspicions, Gu Liji deliberately asked Cheng Qicai, "By the way, Qicai, who did you meet as your boyfriend today?"

He was vague about the question, but kept an eye on Gu Rongqi, who was driving.

He sat in the back and could only observe his brother through the rearview mirror from time to time. His brother was very alert, so he couldn't focus his attention on him too much.

Speaking of this, Cheng Qicai was troubled, "I asked Brother Lin, but he refused."

"Lin Fengjie is indeed a good person. He graduated from a prestigious university and has good work ability. You two are also quite good together. It's normal for colleagues to develop feelings for each other over time."

"Brother Lin is pretty good, but he's getting back together with his ex-girlfriend," Cheng Qicai said.

"They haven't gotten back together yet, have they? Usually, when couples break up and then get back together, there are always cracks in the relationship. You and he seem quite compatible..."

Cheng Qicai: "..."

Cheng Qicai noticed that Gu Liji was acting strangely, like a pimp.

They used to avoid it like the plague, but now they keep asking.

A man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea!

He's immoral himself and wants to drag himself down with him, does he think everyone is like him? She's a well-rounded young woman, excelling in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor; she wouldn't be so immoral.

Gu Liji touched his nose, realizing that what he was saying was a bit inappropriate, and then said another thing: "You can always find someone else to be your boyfriend!"

“No, I only know a few people in City A,” Cheng Qicai turned to him, unwilling to give up, “If it were Brother Gu, and you agreed…”

Hearing that Cheng Qicai was targeting him again, he made a big X with his hand in front of his chest, "It's impossible for me, don't even think about me."

Cheng Qicai pouted. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't be begging for money like a beggar, being disliked by everyone.

Gu Liji noticed that Gu Rongqi's expression didn't change when he heard the previous topic.

He decided to take drastic measures.

"How about my brother be your boyfriend..."

"No," Cheng Qicai jumped back in fright, then realized she was overreacting and relaxed her shoulders. "I meant that my mom is all bark and no bite. It's not a big deal if no one's impersonating her, Brother Gu, don't worry about it, haha..."

Just kidding, if Gu Rongqi were really pretending to be her boyfriend, she wouldn't even dare to imagine Ms. Yun's true colors.

Cheng Qicai wondered what was wrong with Gu Liji today. He seemed to have taken the wrong medicine. He even teased Gu Rongqi. He really had the guts to do that.

Seeing Gu Rongqi's unchanged expression, Gu Liji wondered if he was just being paranoid.

"Brother, is there something you need from Cheng Qicai?"

“Oh, you mean this? Mr. Gu came to give me a birthday present.” Cheng Qicai said first.

Gu Liji's gaze fell on the handbag in Cheng Qicai's arms, and suspicion arose again. Just as he was about to say something, he met Gu Rongqi's all-knowing eyes in the rearview mirror.

He immediately abandoned his desire to test the waters.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Cheng Qicai's residential complex, she got out of the car and politely called out to the two men, "President Gu, would you like to come up for a cup of tea?"

After asking the question, Cheng Qicai noticed that Gu Rongqi's calm gaze remained fixed on her.

"No need," the two refused.

Cheng Qicai was too embarrassed to call Gu Rong by his name in front of Gu Liji, so she addressed him as she always had: "Thank you for your help today, Mr. Gu, and thank you for the birthday gift. Have a safe journey."

Cheng Qicai finally breathed a sigh of relief after slamming the car door shut.

When she got home, she opened the gift Gu Rongqi had given her. It looked a bit like a crystal ball, a round ball with a base, but the ball was covered by a denim hoodie, making it look like a cool little faceless person.

She opened the instruction manual and explained that it was actually a lamp.

As instructed, she placed her hand on the back of his head, and the little figure's face instantly lit up, displaying animated emoticons. Each time she touched it, the little figure's expression would switch to another, with ten expressions available by default. Turning his head further would play music.

What surprised Cheng Qicai even more was that the base had a slot for a memory card, which could be removed to download more emoticons and import music via the official website.

Cheng Qicai was absolutely delighted with the gift; she felt that Gu Rongqi's gift had perfectly captured her heart. She loved these interesting little things.

However, looking at the gift, she felt it must be expensive. When she checked online, she found it cost over 50,000 yuan.

She was in a dilemma; next month was Gu Rongqi's birthday, and she needed to give him a return gift!

Cheng Qicai burst into tears. It's true that you can't make friends with people from a much higher social class than yourself; even giving a single gift can bankrupt you.

She sent a picture of herself smiling to Gu Rongqi, thanking him again: "[I really like it, thank you for such a wonderful birthday gift.]"

Thursday arrived quickly, and although it was Cheng Qicai's birthday, she still went to work.

After all, if she loses a day's wages and full attendance bonus, that's several hundred yuan!

She received a bottle of aromatherapy as a birthday gift from Lin Fengjie as soon as she arrived at work today.

After treating Lin Fengjie to lunch, Cheng Qicai ordered a bouquet of flowers online.

She also received a message from her best friend Wu Jieyu: [Happy birthday, baby! I can't come to celebrate your birthday today, but I'll come and play with you after I finish my preliminary exams. My gift has been sent; it should arrive today, remember to check it~ roses/roses]

Cheng Qicai smiled, replied "okay," and put her phone away.

To be honest, she wasn't looking forward to her birthday party at all. She felt like she was going to eat her last meal, not cake.

She thought it was fortunate that she was hosting the event with the female lead today. With so many people, Ms. Yun shouldn't say anything too outrageous, and the power would be reduced by at least half. She was thick-skinned and knew that she could withstand Ms. Yun's level of skill.

When Cheng Qicai finished get off work, she went to the flower shop to pick up the flowers she had ordered, a bouquet mainly of pink tulips. She took a taxi to Yun Suni's company.

The hotel was booked near the female lead's home. She could take the bus to the female lead's company and then catch the male lead's car, saving on fare and getting there faster.

She messaged Yun Suni halfway there to let her know she had arrived. When she entered the company lobby, she saw the female lead waiting for her in the waiting area.

"Sister!" Cheng Qicai waved and called out, handing over the flowers and gift in her hand. "Happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday!" Yun Suni handed over the bouquet of sunflowers she was holding.

Cheng Qicai asked again, "Where's Brother Lu?"

Yun Suni said, "It's outside, let's go over there."

After walking for about a kilometer, Cheng Qicai and Yun Suni got into the male lead's car on a secluded road.

It seems the male lead did heed the female lead's suggestion not to go public with the relationship.

This is like a secret meeting between underground party members; people who don't know the situation might think they're up to something.