They've been together for a while now, but she hasn't bought Lin Shen anything yet. The last thing she gave him was a souvenir her parents brought back from their trip.

While pondering what to buy, Xia Wenxi rolled around on the bed twice, clutching her pillow—a typical thought process for her.

After two laps, she made her decision.

Xia Wenxi's hand fetish would flare up every time she saw Lin Shen's hands, so this time she didn't hesitate much and decided to buy Lin Shen a watch.

Every time Xia Wenxi saw Lin Shen, he was wearing the same silver mechanical watch with a silver strap and a sapphire blue dial.

Xia Wenxi didn't know much about watches, so she could only choose the one she thought looked the best from a few common brands.

This time, she chose a watch with a black leather strap. For some reason, Xia Wenxi felt that Lin Shen was very suitable for it.

A beautiful watch, but the price isn't exactly beautiful.

Xia Wenxi had never had much to spend money on. She ate and slept at home, and even her clothes were taken care of by her mother. So this was the first time she had ever bought something so expensive.

The hand that paid trembled slightly.

On October 9th, Lin Shen returned from his business trip. Because he had been working throughout the holiday, he immediately gave Liang Yi a day off after the plane landed. Work is important, and so is life.

"You've worked hard these past few days. Today is Monday, so I'm giving you a week off. You can come back to work next Monday."

"this……"

Liang Yi hesitated. Although he really wanted to take a vacation, he was still a little uneasy about being away for a whole week.

"I didn't get to go home to see my parents during the National Day holiday, so I'll take advantage of this few days to go back. I'll arrange things regarding work as I see fit."

"Thank you, President!" Liang Yi couldn't hide his joy at being able to go home. The last time he went home was during the Chinese New Year, and he only stayed for two days before returning.

Lin Shen's driver was waiting outside to pick him up. After getting into the car, Liang Yi glanced at Lin Shen's expression in the rearview mirror and, sensing that he was in a good mood, said:

"President, you've worked hard for several days, please take a few days off."

"Yes, I know."

Lin Shen isn't the type to work himself to the bone. Work is never-ending, but people die, so a balance between work and rest is the right thing to do.

So he doesn't plan to go back to the company today, but will go straight home. Anyone would feel tired after a flight of more than ten hours.

As the car approached home, Lin Shen took out his phone again to check it. He had sent a message to Wen Xi as soon as the plane landed, but had not received a reply.

More than an hour has passed and there has been no reply.

It's a little past 5 p.m. now. She's probably working on practice questions, so she's not looking at her phone.

Lin Shen thought to himself.

Liang Yi watched as her boss kept glancing at his phone after coming out of the airport, sometimes lost in thought, sometimes frowning. After thinking for a moment, she tentatively spoke up.

"President, I heard that a new rooftop garden restaurant has opened in the city and it's very popular lately. Would you like me to make a reservation for you in advance?"

As Liang Yi spoke, he silently prayed in his heart: I hope the president and his girlfriend will be happy and blissful! I hope they never quarrel and are always loving and sweet every day.

That way, the CEO will have a good mood every day.

"Need not."

Lin Shen refused without much thought. He would make the decision himself if needed, and besides, he didn't know when Wen Xi would be available.

After receiving Lin Shen's message that he had come out of the airport and was now preparing to go home, Xia Wenxi immediately checked the map to see how long it would take to get there from the airport. She quickly prepared the rest of her things, hid her shoes and coat, put her slippers back in the shoe cabinet, and then hid herself.

Yes, she was planning a surprise.

As soon as the elevator doors opened and Lin Shen stepped out, he saw a bouquet of flowers placed at his doorstep.

The card inserted above reads: Welcome Lin Shen home.

Lin Shen smiled and picked up the flowers. He knew they must have been sent by Wen Xi, so he didn't rush inside but instead opened WeChat.

Thank you for the flowers, they are so beautiful.

Are you doing homework? You must be tired. When do you have time? I'll take you out for something delicious.

Xia Wenxi had been listening intently for the sound of the door opening, but instead of hearing the door open, she heard her phone ring twice in her pocket.

I forgot to mute it!

She complained that she had made a mistake despite being so careful. Fortunately, Lin Shen couldn't hear her every time he came back. Just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she saw the message he sent.

I caught my breath again in my throat and quickly put my phone on silent.

Sure enough, a short while later, she heard the "lock unlocked" notification.

Then came the sound of the door closing, taking off her coat, changing her shoes...

Xia Wenxi was hiding in the gap under the kitchen island.

To avoid being discovered, Xia Wenxi didn't dare use shampoo when washing her hair last night, because the scent would give her away.

She's serious about creating surprises.

She's now thinking about when she should make her move...

Just as she was struggling with this decision, she noticed that Lin Shen's footsteps were getting closer and closer, and she instinctively held her breath.

Lin Shen stopped in front of the island platform, where Xia Wenxi was standing right in front of him.

Xia Wenxi heard rustling sounds and guessed that Lin Shen must have placed the flowers on it.

How about now?

Xia Wenxi tried to stand up, but her legs went numb and she knelt down with a thud on the floor.

Hi~ Good afternoon.

Xia Wenxi knelt on the ground and gave an awkward greeting to Lin Shen, who was staring in astonishment.

Lin Shen then realized why she hadn't replied to his messages and was still hiding here.

He walked over, both amused and exasperated, and quickly picked the person up from the floor.

"Trying to surprise me?"

Xia Wenxi nodded, then asked shyly, "Did I succeed?"

"Of course, I was already pleasantly surprised when I saw the flowers. But of course, seeing you was the biggest surprise."

He pulled her to sit on the sofa before asking, "Why are you hiding here? Remember to find a comfortable place to hide next time."

The space under the platform is small, and people can only crouch and huddle inside, which must be very uncomfortable.

Xia Wenxi had considered other places, but she rejected them all.

Lin Shen's bedroom was a private place, and she felt it was best not to go in casually. As for the bathroom...

That was her initial idea, but then she thought that if Lin Shen was the kind of person who needed to use the restroom as soon as he walked in, she might scare him while he was already down.

This meant they had no choice but to hide outside. Lin Shen's house had very little furniture, leaving almost no place to hide.

"Will you be scared if I hide under the bed next time?"

"It's okay, I have a strong heart, I won't be scared."