Chapter 32 The dream of planting trees is meaningless...

After get off work, Baiye can cook as usual.

The vegetables were picked up from a self-service point, while the beef was pre-packaged and frozen, and thawed in the refrigerator in the morning.

Today we'll have three dishes: okra and egg soup, stir-fried spinach, and stir-fried beef with yellow peppers.

When Yi Sheng arrived home, the stir-fried beef with yellow peppers had just been cooked. Bai Yeke cleaned the pot and threw the last dish of spinach into it to stir-fry.

The sound of the range hood drowned out the other noises. Yi Sheng walked into the kitchen and stood next to Bai Yeke. Only then did Bai Yeke suddenly notice, "Hey!"

"Scared?" Yi Sheng asked with a slight smile.

Today, Yi Sheng wore a champagne-colored long dress with a light gray suit jacket, simple yet very luxurious. Standing in front of the kitchen stove, the steam rising from the soup pot mixed with the noise of the range hood, highlighting a kind of fragmented beauty in this woman.

Bai Ye was captivated for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening and frowned. "You did that on purpose, didn't you? Of course it would scare you."

"Why would I be that bored?" Yi Sheng chuckled, trying to coax him. "The soup's ready, isn't it? I'll take it away."

Bai Ye took two small silicone sleeves from the hooks hanging on the wall and put them on the handles of the soup pot. "Here you go."

Yi Sheng brought the soup to the dining table, where a heat-resistant mat had already been placed. She put it on the mat, and when she returned to the kitchen, the vegetables were also ready, so she brought those vegetables over.

It wasn't until Bai Yeke washed the wok while it was still hot, washed her hands, and came over with two bowls of rice served on the table.

When Bai Yeke came over, she was stunned for a moment, not knowing when to start. They seemed to be getting more and more in sync.

She used to cook, plate, and clean all by herself.

Gradually, apart from the first part, Yi Sheng unknowingly joined in, and they integrated very well.

"Is dinner served?" Yi Sheng asked Bai Yeke, who was standing there.

"Mm." Bai Yeke quickly sat down.

The stir-fried beef with yellow peppers seemed a bit too spicy today, probably because she added a few extra small red chilies. Across from her, Yi Sheng's pale face gradually turned slightly pink.

She was actually quite cute; Baiye would steal glances at her from time to time, then quietly eat her food.

"What are you thinking about that's distracting you?" Yi Sheng suddenly asked her halfway through the meal.

"Hmm." Since Yi Sheng had given her a heads-up before, Bai Ye felt there was nothing to hide. "Our store manager talked to me today."

She briefly recounted the conversation that took place during the day.

After listening, Yi Sheng had a good appetite, as if he was enjoying the gossip while eating. "The little circle of a shop can be quite lively."

Bai Ye looked at Yi Sheng, vaguely expecting his judgment or guidance.

"Whatever, don't worry about it."

"According to what you said, based on what your store manager said today, he wants to get rid of those two guys even more than you do. Just follow his instructions and cooperate a little."

Bai Ye nodded after listening, feeling more at ease. Then she became curious again, "Miss Yi, is Liurun a large ecosystem?"

Yi Sheng took a sip of soup, and when he looked up at her, his dark and deep eyes curved slightly, as if tempting and teasing, "Are you going to switch jobs?"

Bai Ye was speechless for a moment, and said blankly, "Ah, my major—isn't relevant to this field."

Liurun does not have an interior design department or company.

“Generally speaking, in areas we are not involved in, it is indeed easier to cooperate. As things stand, Santen is a good partner.” Yi Sheng changed the subject, “However, if we want to fully enter the counterfeit industry in the future, we will have an independent sub-brand.”

Bai Yeke suddenly opened her eyes wide.

Is this for real or just a joke?

Bai Ye asked hesitantly, "Then you don't also want to train...new talents, do you?"

Her question was too uncertain, and she couldn't believe that Yi Sheng might be intentionally grooming her. That idea was too outrageous.

“Of course, it’s more efficient to poach a mature team directly,” Yi Sheng said with a smile.

Bai Ye thought to herself, "Just as I thought. These big capitalists wouldn't bother with any so-called training. They don't have the patience for that. Their forte is speculation and making quick money."

Yi Sheng said nonchalantly, "The saying goes, 'One generation plants the trees so another can enjoy the shade.' But now everyone says they don't want to plant trees anymore, they just want to enjoy the shade."

Bai Ye was speechless. "...That means dating."

“It’s too tiring to raise a partner and accompany them as they grow; you might end up planting trees for someone else.”

"Therefore, don't try to train them; it's best to find someone who is already mature and perfect."

These were all comments that Bai Yeke found online, and now she was repeating them verbatim, and they actually sounded quite plausible.

Yi Sheng put down his chopsticks, stared intently at her, and smiled slightly. "Oh? Miss Bai seems to have a lot of experience with love."

Bai Ye felt inexplicably guilty under Yi Sheng's gaze. "No, no, that's what everyone says."

"That's what everyone says? I didn't know that," Yi Sheng retorted.

"...Maybe it's because you're not fast enough at surfing the internet," Bai Yeke muttered under her breath.

After spending more time with Yi Sheng, Bai Ye gradually became more daring to do some less conventional things.

It was really because this woman was too difficult to talk to. Bai Yeke originally complained silently in her heart, but she didn't dare to say anything on the surface. However, after holding it in for a long time, she became bolder and managed to complain a few times. Anyway, she spoke very softly and tried her best not to let Yi Sheng hear her, otherwise she would suffer internal injuries from holding it in.

"Oh..." Once she gained confidence, she became less careful after a few tries. Yi Sheng heard her words, "Miss Bai is mocking me for being old-fashioned and unable to keep up with the younger generation?"

“…How could that be?” Bai Ye couldn’t help but look Yi Sheng up and down. This woman’s clothes were always at the forefront of fashion, and of course, so were the prices.

"Does Miss Bai also like the idea of ​​one generation planting trees so that another can enjoy the shade?" Yi Sheng asked casually.

"Huh?" Bai Ye didn't understand for a moment. "Who planted the tree? Who enjoys the shade?"

Yi Sheng looked at her and raised an eyebrow slightly.

Bai Yeke realized what was happening, "Oh... I don't know."

"It's nice to be able to enjoy the shade," Bai Yeke thought for a moment. "And it also avoids the situation where you plant a crooked tree, and all your careful pruning would be in vain. However, since we can directly enjoy the shade without going through the process of getting used to each other, I feel that... there will be a little bit of regret."

"What's there to regret?" Yi Sheng asked with interest.

"It's a pity that this tree didn't grow like this for you. It was just cultivated by others or the environment into a standard shape that everyone can accept."

Bai Yeke was lost in thought when she finished speaking. Only then did she notice Yi Sheng's gaze. She felt a little embarrassed and whispered, "Besides, who can be sure that they are a good tree to be planted?"

It's like she's been a daughter for so many years, but now when she faces her mother, her feelings are complicated. She may have a clear conscience about running away from home, but it must have hurt her mother. So how can she be considered a good daughter in the mother-daughter relationship?

Yi Sheng discerned the subtle emotions in her eyes. Although he couldn't guess what she was thinking, he sensed that Bai Yeke's cautious and meticulous nature had resurfaced.

“I can’t guarantee what others can say.” Yi Sheng smiled, and when Bai Ye looked over, she continued, “As for Miss Bai, I’m pretty sure she’s a good tree. I don’t know exactly how she’ll grow, but she won’t be bad.”

Bai Yeke chuckled, "Miss Yi, you're quite adept at comforting people."

He seemed reliable and convincing, completely different from his usual infuriating and uncommunicative self.

Yi Sheng shrugged. "I'm not good at comforting people, so you have to believe me, I'm telling the truth."

Bai Ye blinked, feeling a little itchy and a little warm inside, an indescribable emotion.

"Okay... what about Miss Yi?"

"I hadn't thought about that," Yi Sheng replied without hesitation.

Bai Yeke expressed her dissatisfaction, saying that she had already said what was on her mind, and Yi Sheng had only listened without sharing his own thoughts, which was rather unfair.

Yi Sheng was amused by her slightly sullen expression and couldn't help but smile.

When she smiled, Bai Yeke's sullen expression became even more obvious.

"Okay, let me think about it now." Yi Sheng smiled and pondered for a moment. "I think it shouldn't matter. If I like it, I already liked it back then. If someone else planted it before, I think it's fine. If no one has planted it before, it's fine too. In any case, I will prune and water it to make it my favorite shape."

Bai Ye listened very attentively and thought what he said made a lot of sense.

But upon reflection, it seems there's little difference between saying nothing at all.

Correct nonsense.

"You're just giving me the runaround again," Bai Yeke muttered.

Yi Sheng glanced at her sideways, speechless. "Miss, don't wrong people."

Bai Ye was still not satisfied, so she simply stopped talking and slowly drank her soup with her head down.

The okra was very smooth and tender, and the soup was also very fresh and fragrant.

Yi Sheng sighed, "I mean, it's really unrealistic for two girls with zero experience like us to talk about this, since it's all just fantasy."

Bai Yeke felt her face flush slightly upon hearing this, unsure whether it was from the heat of the soup or from those words.

We were just talking about theory, how did we suddenly switch to practical application?

When it comes to love, you can be very serious when talking about theories, but when it comes to practice... Bai Ye, as a complete novice with zero experience, is indeed a little embarrassed.

She forced herself to remain calm, speaking as if she were an expert, "Miss Yi has zero experience?"

"Otherwise what?" Yi Sheng retorted naturally, "Isn't Miss Bai the same?"

"..."

Baiye could be defeated.

In my dreams at night.

Bai Yeke returned to the dinner table.

This time, when Yi Sheng said, "We're two girls with zero experience," she said, "Then why don't we two break through our zero experience barrier?"

"Um?"

"Miss Yi, how about being my girlfriend?"

Yi Sheng didn't answer her, but just smiled as usual and opened her arms to her, "Want a hug?"

Bai Ye then went up and hugged him.

Although it only happened once, Bai Ye really liked Yi Sheng's hug. She liked it so much that, since she couldn't have it in real life, she dreamed about it.

She was bewildered and surprised when she woke up.

There was another pillow in her arms.

What did she say and do in her dream?

Also, shouldn't she be able to do whatever she wants in her dreams? Why didn't Yi Sheng answer her question after she asked him, and instead gave her an ambiguous hug?

Subconsciously, she knew very well that Yi Sheng wouldn't agree to her request.

No, no, it was just a dream, why are you thinking about it like that?

She couldn't possibly really want anything to do with Yi Sheng.

Bai Ye let out a sigh of relief. She must have been under too much pressure lately, and Yi Sheng had been the closest person to her during this time, so her dreams were all over the place.

This dream has no meaning...

Bai Ye hugged her pillow, forcing herself to fall asleep again and forget the dream.

In the latter half of the night, she always felt that she did not sleep soundly.