22 What should I do if I want to kiss you right now?
Asking questions when you don't understand and learning when you don't know how are Fang Shuning's life motto.
Before the cannery officially started construction, there were two very important things to do: first, to come up with a name for it, and second, to visit and learn from the cannery that Cui Sitong had visited. Learning makes one progress.
Cui Sitong had other work to do and could only go a few days later. After discussing it, they decided that Fang Shuning and Song Jiuchen would go first, and Cui Sitong would go there to meet them after he finished his work.
Fu Yuanzheng wasn't brought along because a batch of building materials had been ordered in advance and would arrive in the next few days, so someone needed to stay home to keep an eye on them. Fu Yuanzheng volunteered again, patting his chest and assuring Fang Shuning that he would handle everything perfectly.
After discussing the matter, everyone packed their things and prepared to leave.
Cui Sitong secretly pulled Fang Shuning aside and whispered in her ear, "Fang, this is a rare opportunity. Cherish this short time together. Good luck."
Starting from Xitang, it's about a 4-hour drive to their destination, so the two decided to drive. They set off after lunch, arrived in the local county town in the evening, stayed overnight to rest, and then headed there early the next morning.
Fang Shuning was a staunch materialist, but before leaving the house, her right eyelid kept twitching, and she felt uneasy. As the saying goes, a twitching left eyelid means good fortune, a twitching right eyelid means bad luck. This wasn't a good omen.
Perhaps it was because of the gloomy weather, or perhaps it was because her eyelids kept twitching—Fang Shuning rarely felt this way, and she felt uneasy. She could only repeatedly remind Fu Yuanzheng to communicate with her immediately if any problems arose. She was constantly worried that something might have gone wrong for Fu Yuanzheng at home.
Although I was worried, I comforted myself, thinking it was okay, I could just ask his dad for compensation. His dad wasn't short of money, and he had said to come to him if I had any difficulties.
After thinking about all sorts of random things, my mood didn't improve.
Song Jiuchen drove off, filled with unease.
Fang Shuning let her mind wander, thinking about all sorts of possible problems, what might happen to anyone, and even her parents, but she didn't think about herself.
But at this moment, with the car parked in the emergency lane, the warning signs erected, and the two people standing outside the guardrail in a safe area waiting for the rescue vehicle to arrive, Fang Shuning finally calmed down, as calm as if she had died.
So the twitching in her right eye is actually her own misfortune?
Starting from Xitang and heading north, the sky grew increasingly overcast, as if a torrential downpour might begin at any moment.
The wind is picking up, the rescue vehicles haven't arrived yet, but it looks like heavy rain is on its way.
Song Jiuchen took an umbrella from the back seat, held it in his hand, and was ready to hold it over Fang Shuning the moment the heavy rain arrived.
Song Jiuchen tried to say something to ease the tense atmosphere, but Fang Shuning looked impatient. After hesitating for a long time, Song Jiuchen didn't speak first.
Having spent so much time together, Song Jiuchen seemed to be able to read Fang Shuning's emotions at a glance. When Fang Shuning was impatient, she would subconsciously furrow her brows; when happy, her brows would relax and the corners of her mouth would turn up; when trying to tease someone, she would squint her eyes; when embarrassed, her eyes would dart around, pretending to be busy...
It seems that when it comes to someone you like, you can't control yourself and can't stop focusing your gaze and attention on her. Even the smallest movement will draw your attention to her.
He secretly observed her expression, pondered her movements, and tried to guess her thoughts. From every little whisper, he gleaned glimpses of what was going on about her.
Song Jiuchen even became immersed in this state and enjoyed it.
Tired of standing, Fang Shuning squatted down. Song Jiuchen also squatted down beside her.
Having calmed down considerably, and with nothing else to do, Fang Shuning recounted her experiences when she first started working. This wasn't the first time Fang Shuning had experienced something like her car breaking down on the highway.
The year Fang Shuning joined the firm, she accompanied her boss, Fu, to a court hearing in another city. At that time, Fang Shuning was just an ordinary law firm intern, not even a licensed lawyer yet. The car broke down on the highway, and someone else was driving, but Fu still unleashed his anger on Fang Shuning. Without any regard for the occasion, he launched into a tirade of abuse right there in the safe zone on the highway.
Fang Shuning had no right to argue, even though she wasn't in the wrong, she still had to take it. After being scolded, Fang Shuning acted as if nothing had happened, continuing with her usual routine as if she hadn't been affected at all.
It seems that Lao Fu later discovered this "advantage" of Fang Shuning: whenever he got angry, he would vent his frustration on Fang Shuning. This situation only eased after Fang Shuning achieved some success and gained a certain degree of influence.
But Fang Shuning never resented Old Fu, because he had indeed done his best to mentor her, introducing her to connections and resources. This is normal in a superior-subordinate relationship.
All Fang Shuning had to do was try her best to squeeze into the circle of those in power.
No one achieves success easily. Song Jiuchen suddenly realized that Fang Shuning, who seemed invincible, must also have a lot of hidden sorrows. Thinking this, he unconsciously stroked Fang Shuning's head.
After making that move, Song Jiuchen suddenly realized what he had just done! Oh no, Fang Shuning won't hit him, will she?!
Fang Shuning did indeed glare at me, but thankfully, it was just her eyes.
"Isn't Secretary Song's action a bit ambiguous?"
"I'm sorry, it was just a subconscious reaction, I didn't think about it at all, I was being presumptuous."
"However, it's quite funny that you confess your feelings out of the blue and then act like nothing happened, without even listening to what I have to say."
Song Jiuchen paused for a moment, "I was mainly afraid you'd scold me, saying I was delusional, and that we wouldn't even be able to be friends anymore. That's not the situation I wanted to happen. I don't know why I said those things that day, I just blurted them out in a moment of passion. After I got back, I couldn't sleep all night. I was scared but didn't regret it." When Song Jiuchen said "scared but didn't regret it," his eyes were sincere, and he seemed completely open and honest, which made Fang Shuning feel a little ashamed.
I feel ashamed of her initial manipulative attitude, ashamed of her insincerity, ashamed of her sense of entitlement...
"Song Jiuchen," Fang Shuning suddenly called his name very seriously, "What if I wanted to kiss you right now?"
Having squatted for a while, Song Jiuchen's legs were starting to go numb, and he was also startled by Fang Shuning's words. He froze, almost falling to the ground. Luckily, Fang Shuning grabbed his hand. Even after Song Jiuchen regained his composure, the hand that was being held tightly didn't let go.
Fang Shuning looked at Song Jiuchen, "I'm serious, what if I wanted to kiss you right now?"
Before Song Jiuchen could say anything, a rumble of thunder sounded, and large raindrops pelted the two of them. Song Jiuchen quickly opened his umbrella, but the rain was so heavy that the two could only huddle together under one umbrella.
In the blink of an eye, half of his clothes were soaked.
Fortunately, the rescue vehicle arrived.
The car was towed to the nearest repair shop, and the two of them had no choice but to find a place nearby to spend the night.
Strong winds, heavy rain, and low visibility forced many drivers to rest overnight and wait for better weather before continuing their journeys. This led to a surge in the number of people staying at nearby hotels.
Braving the wind and rain, the two finally found a hotel with available rooms.
Good news, there are rooms available.
The bad news is, there's only one left.
Good news, it's a standard room.
Because she had been soaked in the rain, her whole body felt sticky, as if she had been licked by a cow. At this moment, all Fang Shuning wanted was to take a hot shower and change into clean clothes as soon as possible. Without hesitation, she booked this room.
Once inside the room, Fang Shuning didn't stand on ceremony. She said, "I'm going to take a shower first," and then took her change of clothes into the bathroom.
Completely oblivious to Song Jiuchen's flushed face. Song Jiuchen's thoughts were racing, and he was utterly unable to think straight. Wait, what did Fang Shuning mean by this? One minute she said she wanted to kiss him, and the next they were sharing a room. That "I'm going to take a shower first" only added to the confusing atmosphere.
Song Jiuchen felt a bit hot and bothered. He wanted some fresh air, but his body felt sticky and uncomfortable. This room didn't even have a window, and it cost 120 yuan a night. What a rip-off little hotel.
Song Jiuchen sat nervously and anxiously on the stool. He looked like he was still there, but he had actually been gone for quite a while.
Song Jiuchen didn't notice Fang Shuning until she came out. "I'm done washing up, you should go wash up too. Getting caught in the rain can easily cause a cold, and rainwater isn't clean either," Fang Shuning said in the same tone as usual.
Song Jiuchen panicked, mumbled "Oh, oh," and got up to head towards the bathroom. "Wait a minute," Fang Shuning suddenly called out to Song Jiuchen. "Why is your face so red? Are you running a fever?" she said, making a gesture to touch Song Jiuchen's forehead.
Song Jiuchen dodged him and explained, "It's too stuffy in the room, I guess I'm just feeling suffocated." Then he hurriedly went into the bathroom.
I washed my face with cold water to calm myself down.
After showering and changing clothes, I felt much better. The room was indeed a bit stuffy, so even though it's early autumn, I turned on the air conditioner.
When Song Jiuchen came out, he saw Fang Shuning leisurely playing on her phone in bed, covered by a blanket.
Song Jiuchen forced himself to remain calm and walked to the other bed, where he sat down.
"Song Jiuchen, are you hungry? I am, but I searched around and there's nothing to eat. But the landlady should have instant noodles. Could you go down and make them and bring them back? And could you add a braised egg for me? Thanks, Secretary Song."
Song Jiuchen rushed downstairs. While waiting for the water to boil, he stood at the door and watched the rain for a while. It showed no sign of stopping. The dark, patchy clouds felt like a heavy weight pressing on his chest, creating a suffocating atmosphere. He quickly grabbed his things and went upstairs, as if trying to escape.
After taking a shower and having a meal, a person finally feels completely alive again.
After Song Jiuchen returned from throwing out the trash, the rest of the time, until the car was repaired, became a period of aimless time spent together for the two of them.
It's awkward to stay silent, and it's awkward to speak.
A lone man and a lone woman, alone in a room. Tsk tsk tsk, I wonder whose wishful thinking they're fulfilling.
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