I want to chase you

On the day of the bid opening, Shen Yanshu went to the site with her colleagues. Since she wasn't the primary person in charge, she only had to listen. Honestly, even just sitting there was incredibly nervous and exciting. Even after she finished speaking, she still didn't feel completely confident. Only when the hammer finally fell did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's a success! All the hair loss, overtime work and late nights were worth it," said a colleague.

Another colleague suggested, “Let’s go celebrate together.”

Of course Shen Yanshu agreed, she also wanted to relax.

"Xiaoshu." A boy called her.

"Um?"

"I want to apologize for doubting your ability and losing my temper with you."

This guy had been working at the company for over a year and was very serious about his work. He particularly disliked connections, so when she first joined, he had some opinions about her and was always finding fault. Gu Nianxu was a bit troubled about how to handle this. Now that she thought about it, it was nothing. It was all work, and he hadn't done anything excessive. He just raised a lot of questions about her plan.

"It's okay, it's just work." Shen Yanshu said, "How about you have one more drink today?"

Given her status, if she just said it was okay, he would definitely overthink it and the matter would not be over. Instead, if she made a small request, he would feel at ease.

"Okay, I'll definitely give you three more glasses." The boy said with a smile.

Shen Yanshu smiled and said, "Then I'll take them all."

A few people were about to take the elevator, and at the corner, Shen Yanshu suddenly stopped.

A female colleague beside her asked her, "What's wrong?"

Following her gaze, I saw a tall boy surrounded by five or six people, and walked up to them in a few steps.

Su Bai has been traveling extensively both domestically and internationally lately. Today, he came to the research institute to discuss lab collaboration and unexpectedly ran into Shen Yanshu. Her rose-red hair seemed to have faded, becoming lighter. She had tied it into a ponytail, with loose strands falling to the side of her face, making her look like a recent intern.

"Mr. Su, long time no see." Shen Yanshu looked at Su Bai. There were some dark circles under his eyes, and it seemed that he had been busy.

"Ms. Chen, long time no see." Su Bai said, "You are..."

Shen Yanshu then remembered that there was someone next to him: "This is my colleague."

"This is President Su."

Su Bai greeted the others: "Hello."

"Hello."

Shen Yanshu said, "We still have to go to the dinner party, so I'll leave first."

Su Bai stepped aside and made way: "Goodbye."

The corridor was too narrow and there were too many people. Shen Yanshu almost brushed past Su Bai's body as he passed by. His swinging hand seemed to touch Su Bai's fingertips, leaving a clear touch that spread throughout his body. Shen Yanshu followed his colleagues away, and Su Bai looked back.

Su Bai seemed to have met a completely different Shen Yanshu today. Those eyes still attracted his attention, allowing him to recognize her in the crowd at a glance.

The person in charge who introduced Su Bai saw that he was distracted and changed the subject: "Ms. Shen and the others are also discussing cooperation with us today. It is said that Miss Shen has made many good suggestions for this plan."

"She came to our place with her father before, but she was still in school at that time. However, she has learned 70% of her father's behavior and manners. She is smart and sweet-talking."

"Really?" Su Bai remembered how energetic she was just now and vaguely heard his colleagues praising her. He had a better understanding of Shen Yanshu.

"Let's continue with the previous question."

The bustling atmosphere of the city is at its most vibrant at night, when those who worked hard during the day finally have some free time to sit down and chat, enjoying life. Roadside barbecue stalls are packed with people, the grills constantly turning over delicious food, the aroma can be smelled from afar, and people chat freely under the shade of trees – this is an atmosphere unique to China.

For those who are tired, hungry and on a whim, roadside stalls are the best choice. Not only is there a seat anytime and anywhere, but they can also chat loudly.

"Come on, come on, we must have some beer today to celebrate." The boy ordered the drinks first. "I know everyone in our group can drink, so we must toast to our victory today."

Shen Yanshu was distracted by her thoughts on Su Bai just now. She wasn't sure if this could be called liking Su Bai. It was just that they met suddenly again, and the emotions that had been occupied by work for some time had sprouted again.

"Xiaoshu, come here, I'll toast you three glasses. I look forward to our cooperation next time." The boy then drank three glasses.

"Brother Yang, you're welcome." Shen Yanshu said, "But I still need to take care of my hair first. It's almost falling out."

They all laughed, and the girl next to Shen Yanshu said with a smile: "Don't tell me, I even lost a handful of hair while washing it this morning. It's bad for your health to go to work."

The barbecue was served and everyone started eating.

"Xiaoshu, you can't eat these abroad, right? Come and try them."

"You can eat these. I think Director Shen is very strict with you."

Shen Yanshu answered while eating, "Of course, he will take me to eat. I have never eaten such authentic barbecue abroad."

"Then eat more."

Everyone was in high spirits and became more and more excited as they talked, talking about all kinds of gossip. An older employee also began to recall the horrific scene when she first joined the company and Shen Xing cursed at her with a cold face.

"Xiaoshu, was that Mr. Su from S Group?"

Shen Yanshu was still replaying the scene of his father scolding someone in his mind, when the topic inexplicably turned to Su Bai.

Shen Yanshu exclaimed, "Yes."

"Oh my god, I've heard their boss is stunningly beautiful. My friend's friend even went to their workplace to catch a glimpse of her, but the boss is so elusive I've never seen her before."

"Is this appropriate to see the boss?"

"Actually, 90% of the reason is the good treatment. There are only a few companies in Ningcheng that offer good treatment. The rest either have heavy overtime or their salaries are lower than those of their peers."

"Don't say it, seeing it today, it's really good."

"But according to gossip, this boss is also a ruthless person."

"How cruel is that?"

"I heard that he got into a car accident the first time he came to Ningcheng and had his arm dislocated."

Colleagues exchanged their news with each other, and Shen Yanshu listened quietly on the side.

She was suddenly surprised that she didn't know anything about this matter as she was half involved, so she pricked up her ears and listened carefully.

"How do you know this?"

"I heard it from someone, I don't know where it came from."

Well, the news is gone.

Shen Yanshu drank two glasses of beer and her face flushed a little, but she had a good alcohol tolerance and did not get drunk.

Her skin inherited Mingwan's, which was fair and resistant to tanning. Now it was even fairer with a rosy glow. Her red hair fell down, and it was extremely eye-catching under the night light.

Everyone was still gossiping about Su Bai. Shen Yanshu's mind kept flashing with Su Bai's shadow, wondering what he was doing now and whether he was still talking about business.

"Hello, can I add you on WeChat?" Suddenly a young boy in a basketball uniform appeared and stood in front of her. He looked like a nearby college student.

He was good-looking, with a dark wheat complexion, a pair of clear almond-shaped eyes, thin and shallow eyebrows, and a three-dimensional brow bone casting a shadow.

Shen Yanshu turned and looked up at him. She didn't like younger boys. In her opinion, boys matured later than girls, and immature children were boring. She preferred mature men, whose temperament, polished by society, had a unique flavor. She thought about how to refuse. After all, in public, with colleagues and his friends watching, he was a young boy who was very concerned about his reputation, so she couldn't let his self-confidence be undermined.

The boy blushed a little when he was looked at, and he mustered up the courage to ask again: "Can I add WeChat?"

Before she could think of anything, she heard a steady male voice: "Miss Shen."

Guan Cheng and Su Bai came out of the research institute and caught a glimpse of Shen Yanshu and his group within two minutes.

"Boss, Miss Shen." Guan Cheng said.

Su Bai had already seen Shen Yanshu, who was happily chatting and toasting with colleagues at a roadside stall. He slowly shifted his gaze and saw a boy walking towards Shen Yanshu.

Guan Cheng glanced at his boss and stopped the car.

In a few seconds, Su Bai opened the car door and got out. Guan Cheng wondered if his boss had taken the wrong medicine today. In all the days he had been in Ningcheng, he had proposed twice to take him to experience the snacks in China, but it had not been successful. However, it might not be because of the snacks.

He stood aside, looking at Shen Yanshu, then at the boy.

Shen Yanshu heard someone calling her, looked up and saw Su Bai. The light bulb behind him flickered, and her face turned redder.

"Mr. Su, nice to see you again." Shen Yanshu greeted him and looked at the boy, "Sorry, my friend is here."

The confrontation between the men was obvious. The boy felt the low pressure from Su Bai. The man in front of him was no match for him, which made him a little sad. He said sorry and left.

Shen Yanshu looked at the person who was leaving, wondering if he had hurt the young man's self-esteem.

Su Bai's face was covered with a smile again, but his eyes were a little cold: "I haven't thanked Miss Shen for her help last time. Do you have the honor to give Miss Shen a ride this time?"

They had almost finished their meal and were about to pay the bill and go home when a colleague asked, "Xiaoshu, we're taking a taxi home. How are you going to get home?"

"My dad is here to pick me up," Shen Yanshu said. "I'll go check out."

Brother Yang said beside him: "I've already been married."

Shen Yanshu said, "Then ask the finance department for reimbursement and say it was me who said it."

Brother Yang said happily, "Okay." It's not easy for workers to make money, and who doesn't like to be reimbursed?

"Do you want us to accompany you and wait for Mr. Shen to come? It's not safe for you to be alone at night." A colleague asked her.

At this time, Su Bai said: "I have already told Mr. Shen, I will take her home."

He spoke seriously and persuasively, and since it was obvious that these two people were busy, it would be a bit nosy to ask more questions.

Shen Yanshu stood up unsteadily. Su Bai wanted to help him up, but Shen Yanshu had already steadied himself by holding onto the table. "Dad didn't tell me that."

Su Bai showed his phone to Shen Yanshu. Shen Yanshu saw the new news and thought Su Bai was really quick.

"Thank you, Mr. Su."

In the car, there was a galaxy between the two people, and Shen Yanshu felt a little confused as the car moved steadily.

Su Bai looked at Shen Yanshu, who tilted his head and tried to stay awake, like a kitten.

"You can go to sleep now. I'll call you when we get there." Su Bai said as he flipped through the tablet and looked at the documents.

"It's okay, I'm not sleepy."

Su Bai's aura was strong, and so was his perfume, which lingered around Shen Yanshu irresistibly, making it impossible for him to escape.

The quiet, enclosed environment, coupled with a few extra drinks, made her feel a bit sleepy. Shen Yanshu closed her eyes, her mind filled with Su Bai. When people are idle, they often start to ponder their feelings. She slowly opened her eyes, leaned her head against the car window, and looked out. The trees outside were a mere shadow, only Su Bai's face, reflected in the mirror, remained unchanged. The suppressed emotions were about to burst out. The thought of Su Bai made her body heat up nervously, the throbbing at work.

Su Bai looked at Shen Yanshu without saying anything, wondering if she was feeling uncomfortable.

"Guancheng, drive slower."

Su Bai asked: "Are you feeling uncomfortable? Do you want to open the window and get some fresh air?"

Shen Yanshu looked at Su Bai when she heard this. She suddenly felt impulsive, and all the nerves in her body were clamoring, converging into a single idea in her brain. Shen Yanshu was not the type to be coy. She was bold and said what she wanted to say.

So she clenched her fists, suppressed her pounding heart, and spoke:

"Su Bai, can I pursue you?"