Chapter 225 Extra (4) Heart Fluttering

Upon arrival, Li Mai did not rush to get off the bus.

"Zhou Songyan, let's exchange contact information so we can communicate tomorrow."

Li Mai said cryptically.

Zhou Songyan took the phone and added her on WeChat.

Li Mai was overjoyed when she got home.

She was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night.

Despite being young, her skin was still fair and tender the next day.

She finished getting ready and was about to leave.

My phone dinged.

It was sent by Zhou Songyan.

Something urgent has come up, so I can't go right now.

Li Mai was disappointed, but still replied to the message.

It's okay, we'll meet up again next time.

Zhou Songyan did not reply to her.

I was quite upset when my first attempt to ask a guy out to dinner failed.

...

A weekend has passed.

Li Mai finally saw Zhou Songyan at the company, and her heart was pounding.

These past two days, Zhou Songyan has been on her mind the whole time.

After another week of working overtime, the project was finally almost finished, and everyone could finally catch their breath.

This week, Li Mai left earlier and didn't hitch a ride with Zhou Songyan.

She's shameless enough to hitch a ride with other people every day.

The department is having a dinner party after get off work on Friday.

This was also Li Mai's first time attending a department dinner.

During the event, the leader urged Li Mai to drink, and as a newcomer, Li Mai dared not refuse.

She had never drunk alcohol before, and holding the glass, she coughed from the strong smell.

I only took a small sip.

She felt dizzy, nauseous, and wanted to vomit, and then she actually vomited, which terrified her colleagues and her boss.

After she finished vomiting, she collapsed to the ground.

She doesn't know what happened in the end.

When I woke up, I was in a hospital bed; it was already the next morning.

The door creaked open, and a tall figure walked in.

Li Mai looked at Zhou Songyan in surprise.

What are you doing here?

Zhou Songyan glanced at her indifferently, sat down in the chair, crossed his long legs, and exuded an air of nobility.

He said calmly, "Don't you know you're allergic to alcohol?"

Li Mai: "..."

She shook her head blankly.

She had never touched alcohol before and was unaware that she was allergic to it.

Seeing that she seemed genuinely unaware, Zhou Songyan didn't say anything more.

"The doctor warned you that you must never touch alcohol or food containing alcohol again, otherwise you may go into shock and die."

It took Li Mai a long time to process the news.

Fortunately, she only took a small sip.

Did you bring me to the hospital?

Zhou Songyan glanced at her indifferently and said, "Hmm."

"Thank you!"

Li Mai felt that she owed Zhou Songyan a lot of favors.

"Can I be discharged from the hospital now?"

This is a single room; it must be very expensive to stay there for one night.

Zhou Songyan seemed to see through her thoughts and said, "Your medical expenses have been reimbursed by the company."

Li Mai suddenly fainted, which scared the department leader so much that the dinner party ended early.

But this is good, because no one should dare to make Li Mai drink alcohol anymore.

With the company reimbursing her medical expenses, Li Mai was able to lie down with peace of mind.

Zhou Songyan got up and left.

Li Mai thought he had left.

Half an hour later, Zhou Songyan returned with a lunchbox and handed it to her.

Li Mai asked in surprise, "You bought this for me?"

"Nonsense, is there anyone else here besides you?"

Li Mai didn't find his words harsh; on the contrary, she felt very warm towards him.

Zhou Songyan is a cold-faced but warm-hearted person.

You could tell from the fact that I took her home.

As Li Mai drank her porridge, the smile on her lips grew wider and wider.

"What are you laughing at?"

Zhou Songyan suddenly spoke up.

Li Mai pressed her lips together and shook her head: "It's nothing."

Despite the company reimbursing her expenses, Li Mai only stayed in the hospital for one day and went home the next day.

When she arrived at work, her department head called her into his office and apologized to her, making Li Mai feel very embarrassed.

"Boss, it's not your fault. I didn't know I was allergic to alcohol. I'm sorry for scaring you all."

The leader breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Li Mai was a pretty good girl.

Because of this accident, her application for permanent employment was easily approved, and she became a full-time employee.

It can be considered a blessing in disguise.

Before leaving work that day, she mustered up the courage to send a message to Zhou Songyan.

[Want to have dinner together after work?]

Zhou Songyan replied with a single word.

【good. 】

A while later, another message came through.

Wait for me in the parking lot after work.

...

Li Mai recognized Zhou Songyan's car and stood two meters away, waiting.

After a while, Zhou Songyan's tall figure walked over.

Unlock the car.

"Get in the car."

Li Mai got into the car amidst the strange looks from her passing colleagues.

"Still eating Western food?"

Zhou Songyan tapped the steering wheel lightly, looking relaxed and casual.

Can you cook?

"meeting."

"Then let's eat at your place."

Li Mai took a long time to react.

Zhou Songyan raised an eyebrow: "No way?"

"No, that's fine."

Li Mai answered hastily.

On the way back, Li Mai suggested going to the supermarket to buy some groceries.

"Wait for me in the car, I'll be back in a bit."

Zhou Songyan turned off the car and strode out.

"Together."

Li Mai was confused.

I went grocery shopping with Zhou Songyan and then we went back to her little apartment together.

She usually doesn't feel how small the house is when she lives alone, but when Zhou Songyan came in, she felt like the two of them would bump into each other while walking.

"You...you sit down, I'll cook."

Li Mai blushed and went to the kitchen.

Zhou Songyan looked around her small house and sat down on the sofa.

...

Li Mai prepared four dishes and a soup.

He called out to Zhou Songyan, "Dinner's ready."

Zhou Songyan walked over, saw the dishes on the table, and raised an eyebrow.

"You're really good at cooking!"

Li Mai blushed and said, "Try it."

Zhou Songyan sat down without any hesitation, took a bite, and nodded under Li Mai's expectant gaze.

"tasty."

Zhou Songyan genuinely thought it was delicious; she hadn't had such tasty home-cooked food in a long time.

"Li Mai, do you cook the food you bring every day yourself?"

"Um."

After answering, Li Mai belatedly realized what was happening.

How did you know I brought lunch?

Zhou Songyan glanced at her: "I've seen it."

Li Mai's face turned red again.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Songyan was able to observe her.

Does Zhou Songyan... also have a little bit of a crush on her?

"What are you laughing at?"

Li Mai quickly suppressed the upturned corners of her mouth.

"I didn't, I didn't laugh."

Zhou Songyan scoffed.

"Silly."

Li Mai: "..."

What's wrong with her being stupid?

...

After the meal, Li Mai cut an apple and placed it in front of Zhou Songyan.

Zhou Songyan didn't eat.

Li Mai leaned against the wall, looking at the man on the sofa who was sitting casually.

No matter how many times she looks at it, her heart still races.

Zhou Songyan suddenly looked at her.

This time, Li Mai didn't flinch, bravely meeting his gaze: "Zhou Songyan, do you have a girlfriend?"

Zhou Songyan's dark eyes flickered.

He uttered two words: "What?"

Li Mai clasped her hands tightly behind her back, bit her lip twice, and mentally prepared herself.

He asked, "If you don't have a girlfriend, how about I be your girlfriend?"