This studio offers a wide variety of handicraft projects, including DIY silver jewelry, painted plaster dolls, handmade pottery, tufting yarn paintings, and creative beadwork.

The craft teacher introduced each project to Shi Jing, and Shi Jing was very interested in each one.

Craft teacher: "Mr. Shi, all the projects in the manual can be done today. Which ones would you like to do?"

Shi Jing frowned and flipped through the manual several times. He didn't like to overthink things or make choices, so after a moment's thought, he simply clicked on all the items.

The craft teacher accepted the big order with a smile, feeling happy but also a little unlucky.

"Mr. Shi, please wait a moment. I'll have someone bring the materials in right away." She took out her phone and made a call. A short while later, a staff member brought in the materials.

Shi Jing washed her hands and sent a WeChat message to Zhu Jinzhao before starting her craft.

— Chaochao, I'm a bit busy right now. Just call me if you need anything.

Zhu Jinzhao replied instantly: Okay.

Shi Jing raised an eyebrow.

Are you resting?

Zhu Jinzhao: Yes. The acting teacher has diarrhea, so I can take a short break. (The kitten makes a peace sign)

Shi Jing: We've worked so hard, how about we grab a coffee to cheer each other up?

Zhu Jinzhao: I don't really like drinking coffee.

Shi Jing smiled as she looked at her phone: "So what does Chaochao like to drink? Milk tea? Or artificially colored drinks?"

Wishing you a happy day: I love drinking fruit tea!

Shi Jing: Okay.

He temporarily logged out of WeChat, opened Meituan, and bought several different types of fruit tea for Zhu Jinzhao.

—The fruit tea is ready, Chaochao, keep an eye on the delivery number. I bought a lot of cups, so pick out your favorites first, and then share the rest with your colleagues.

Wishing you a happy birthday! Thank you! (A kitten delivering flowers)

Shi Jing: No need to thank me. (Accepts the flowers)

Wishing you a happy morning: My acting teacher is back, I'm off to class now! See you at noon!

Shi Jing: See you at noon, keep it up, Chao Chao.

He originally just wanted to send a message to let Zhu Jinzhao know what he was doing, but he didn't expect Zhu Jinzhao to reply to him instantly. As soon as he saw Zhu Jinzhao's message, he couldn't move and chatted happily for a long time before reluctantly putting down his phone.

Craft teacher: "...Mr. Shi? May we begin?"

She waited for Shi Jing for a long time, her smile becoming so stiff it was almost frozen.

“…Huh?” Shi Jing snapped out of her sweet chat and remembered that she still had a craft project to do.

"Sorry to keep the teacher waiting." He quickly put on his gloves, grinning sheepishly. "Let's begin."

"Hmm~~" The craft teacher nodded with satisfaction.

Doing crafts is a great way to pass the time. Shi Jing buried her head in her work for a long time, and when she looked up again, it was already 12:30 pm.

He put down what he was holding, took off his gloves, and then took his phone out of his pocket.

"Buzzing—"

My phone vibrated twice, and a WeChat message from Zhu Jinzhao popped up.

—Shi Jing, get out of class is over!

Shi Jing couldn't help but laugh as soon as he saw her message.

—Okay, wait for me at the company entrance for a while, I'll come pick you up now.

What do you want to eat for lunch?

Zhu Jinzhao: I don't know, let's discuss it together when we meet.

Shi Jing: Okay! Wait for me, Chao Chao.

Wishing you well today: I'm waiting for you.

"I'm going to grab a bite to eat first. I'll finish the rest of the project when I get back." Shi Jing pushed back his chair, stood up, and strode out of the private room after saying this.

The craft teacher stared at him blankly for a long while before answering, "Okay...okay."

The office building where the studio is located is less than one kilometer away from Qunxing Media, a two-minute drive away.

Wearing a mask and a baseball cap, Zhu Jinchao lurked furtively at the entrance of Qunxing Media. As soon as Shi Jing's car arrived, she ran over with small, quick steps and crouched down to get in.

Shi Jing was amused by her sneaky behavior and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.

"Chaochao, what do you want to eat?"

Zhu Jinzhao, holding two cups of fruit tea, fastened her seatbelt and handed one of the cups to Shi Jing.

"Here, have some."

"This..." Shi Jing hesitated before taking it. "Isn't this the fruit tea I bought for you?"

Zhu Jinzhao: "Yes. I listened to you and picked two of my favorite drinks, but I can't finish them all by myself, so I left one for you."

As she spoke, she bit the straw and gulped down the fruit tea in her cup, her cheeks puffed out like a little hamster.

"The ice inside hasn't melted yet, hurry up and drink a couple of sips."

“…Okay.” Shi Jing listened to her and quickly took a few sips of the drink before the ice melted, inserting the straw into the cup.

Fruit tea is very refreshing, and a sip on such a hot afternoon is the perfect way to cool down and beat the heat.

“It’s delicious,” he said, looking at Zhu Jinzhao.

Zhu Jinzhao smiled, narrowed his eyes, and raised his eyebrows a few times in response.

Shi Jing kept smiling, his lips curled into a smile. Ever since he met her, the smile on his face had never faded.

"Chao Chao, there are so many people at Qunxing Media. If you really can't finish this drink, you can give it to someone else."

"No." The naive Zhu Jinzhao had no idea that Shi Jing had secretly dug a pit for her. She was happily drinking her fruit tea when she fell headfirst into the pit without any warning.

"I don't want to share this milk tea with anyone else, I want to save it for you."

Shi Jing's heart skipped a beat, and she deliberately asked, "Why? Why do you want to save it for me to drink?"

Zhu Jinzhao's answer was natural: "I just want to think about it, there's no reason why."

"No." Shi Jing didn't think so. "There's a reason why I want to."

"Hmm?" Zhu Jinzhao turned her head and looked at him with confusion.

He leaned slightly closer to Zhu Jinchao and said, "Chaochao, I told you I would help you figure out your feelings."

“…Hmm.” Zhu Jinzhao nodded.

"Now is a perfect opportunity." Shi Jing gazed into Zhu Jinzhao's eyes, coaxing her gently. "You don't want to share this cup of fruit tea with anyone else; you only want to save it for me. Doesn't this special favor mean that you also have some feelings for me?"

"..." Zhu Jinzhao blinked blankly, her blushing cheeks answering first.

She stared at Shi Jing's cold eyes for a moment, then suddenly turned her face away.

She didn't speak or look at anyone; she just kept her head down and drank her fruit tea.

Shi Jing casually curled his lips, his handsome face exuding a hint of arrogance that suggested he was determined to succeed.

"Let's go eat." He ruffled Zhu Jinzhao's hair, without pressing her for an answer.

She's timid and introverted; these things can't be rushed.

"What do you want to eat?" he asked in a light tone, turning on the car's navigation system.

Zhu Jinzhao's voice was muffled: "I'm fine with anything, you decide."

Shi Jing: "Let's go eat seafood then. A new seafood restaurant recently opened nearby. Xie Lang ate there and said it was pretty good."

Wishing you well today: "Okay..."