Father's love is sent by wild geese, and the secretary pushes it inch by inch
Xue Jiuyue typed a long line of text in the chat box intermittently, but she quickly deleted it all. Then another line was deleted as well. In the end, only the words "It's late, I'm going to sleep, good night" were sent.
Before "Spitting Star" could quickly reply with a "goodnight," Xue Jiuyue had already logged off. She hadn't been able to sleep at all; she'd just suddenly felt as numb as her brain. She casually placed her notebook on the bedside table, then turned over and grabbed a large pillow. Xue Jiuyue held it in her left hand, shoving it against her chest with her right. Then, hugging it with both hands, she lay quietly at 2:30 in the morning, the lights still on...
Spring's innocence, fermented by time, ignites a growing restlessness. The afternoon sun dances through the green, slightly aged leaves, only to languidly stream through the large French windows, exhausting itself, filling the room. The slanting light flickers in the breeze, like sleepy eyes struggling to blink for a last glimmer of clarity. Motes of dust, swirling in the light, swirled by the breath, make tranquility palpable.
Xue Jiuyue leaned wearily against the sofa. She wore a cream-colored knitted pullover, its sleeves slightly longer than her wrists, creating a drapey effect. She wore wide-leg, floor-length knitted pants, also in the same color, which were comfortable. She tapped the coffee table with one hand, her chin resting on her other hand as she faced the window. Her delicate nude makeup perfectly belied the sleeplessness of the previous night. A ray of sunlight, like a divine kiss, fell lovingly on her flawless face, illuminating her delicate porcelain white with a nascent pink, and illuminating her captivating silhouette with a holy radiance that filled one with a pious, worshipful heart.
Ke Yike, who was walking closer and admiring the scene, was also taken aback by the sudden beauty and could not help but stop. He swallowed his saliva and then moved closer again hesitantly.
"Ahem..." He held a plate in one hand and placed a fist to his lips with the other, coughing twice. Seeing no response, he set the tableware and food neatly on the coffee table.
The subtle sound, intentional or unintentional, finally brought Xue Jiuyue's gaze back.
"Thank you." Two soft words immediately broke the silence of waiting.
"Sister Yue, this is the breakfast you wanted... uh, is this breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea?" Ke Yike asked playfully.
“Morning tea!”
It was as if the prepared answer flowed seamlessly into his conversation, encouraging Ke Yike to muster up his courage. He leaned forward and sat on the sofa opposite him, broaching the topic lightly, "Didn't you sleep well last night again?"
"Hmm." Xue Jiuyue hummed softly in response, but her eyes swept across the croissants and fried eggs on the coffee table, and finally stopped at the cup of steaming latte.
He picked up his coffee, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and inhaled the full energy, letting the rich fragrance directly nourish every corner of his body. At this time, Ke Yike's voice came from the other side again, "Is it because of playing cards online?"
Xue Jiuyue didn't open her eyes, but nodded slightly, as if responding, or as if she was still immersed in the enjoyment of the coffee and expressing her approval.
Ke Yike continued in his own direction, "Sister Yue, mobile games are popular now. You can play cards on your phone, even while lying down. Maybe it will be good for your sleep."
Xue Jiuyue took a small sip, but she kept her eyes closed, as if concentrating her mind on the taste. After savoring the last bit of the aftertaste, she politely replied, "Got it, thank you."
Upon hearing this, Ke Yike quickly followed up: "There are many mobile games now, some are competitive, some are role-playing, and some are business. I have a large account in many of these games and can teach you how to play and guide you..."
Before he could finish, Xue Jiuyue opened her eyes and looked at Ke Yike, who was beaming with joy, and said, "First, I was only playing Level Up on the computer; second, I couldn't sleep last night because of your 'date'!"
"Ahem... Sister Yue, take your time. I'm going to get busy." Ke Yike's escape speed wasn't much slower than his voice. The quiet time was like a beaded curtain being lifted and then lowered, rippling and finally motionless.
Xue Jiuyue smiled and began to enjoy her "brunch".
Qian Jianjun initially sat upright on the sofa, but the pervasive sense of relaxation in the cafe washed over him like waves, eventually knocking him down and slumping back into the couch. Initially, he felt uneasy about his own recklessness, but the relaxed posture and the time allowed the relaxed atmosphere to clear away his fatigue. Only his thoughts remained, and he wandered aimlessly on the soft sofa, his head resting on it.
"Interesting!" Qian Jianjun couldn't help but think.
Yes, the three words "interesting" were like digging a water channel, and memories filled it up, bringing back the morning scene again.
When Qian Jianjun appeared in the office in a suit and tie in the morning, his assistant Gu Quyu was stunned.
"Xiao Gu."
A voice came from behind, stopping Gu Quyu who had put down the documents and was about to slip away quietly.
"Mr. Qian, what do you want?" She tried her best to conceal her emotions as she turned around. Only the curves outlined by her white shirt were slightly undulating.
"This is for you."
Qian Jianjun said as he handed over a black plastic bag.
"Oh, okay."
Gu Quyu quickly stepped forward to take it, and when he saw Qian Jianjun sat back at his desk without any further instructions, he looked into the bag.
"This, this, this, is too valuable!"
The sudden happiness completely disturbed his mind, and even Gu Quyu, who was usually calm, became dumbfounded.
Looking at the beautiful woman before him, who looked completely different from her usual self, Qian Jianjun's expression relaxed considerably. "It should suit you quite well. It's a pleasant surprise!" His voice was not loud, but his tone was firm. Without waiting for her to refuse, he quickly changed the subject. "I want to relax for a while. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Relax yourself." Gu Quyu keenly grasped the key words while muttering to herself to quickly recover and sort out her thoughts. Soon she asked cautiously: "Bath, massage?"
"I'm not used to being 'open and honest' with strangers."
Seeing the clouds clearing up, Gu Quyu also gradually felt better. "Let's go fishing and enjoy the vastness and tranquility of the sea and sky, or play a round of golf. Seeing green all around always soothes the nerves."
"Is there anything new and interesting?" Qian Jianjun was still not very satisfied.
"What about script-killing or escape rooms?"
"It's very tiring, and I want to completely relax and rest."
“I got it.”
After being rejected again, Gu Quyu suddenly had an idea and confidently gave a new answer, "There is a coffee shop that should be suitable for you."
Qian Jianjun disagreed. "Coffee shops are all pretty much the same. At most, they're just old wine in new bottles. What's new about that?"
This time, Gu Quyu didn't back down but instead gambled on his own vision and further recommended, "This cafe will definitely give you a refreshing feeling and will definitely relax you physically and mentally. Try it once, and if you are not satisfied, you can deduct my bonus."
"Oh? So confident? Tell us what's so special about you or what brilliant ideas you have?" Qian Jianjun's interest was ignited by the overflowing confidence.
Gu Quyu kept it a secret, "The secret cannot be revealed. You need to experience the wonders of it yourself."
Qian Jianjun smiled and shook his head. Instead of forcing anyone to do anything, he changed his perspective and asked, "What's the name of this cafe?"
"Inch by inch."
"Inch by inch of time? It's not original, but different. It's interesting. What's the point?" Qian Jianjun made the decision and prepared to leave.
Gu Quyu quickly tried to stop him with a question: "We can get there by following the store name on the navigation. But, Mr. Qian, is this the way you plan to go?"
Qian Jianjun smiled puzzledly when he heard this and said, "If we don't go this way, do we have to bring gifts?"
Gu Quyu was also amused. "Are you wearing this outfit for a meeting or a meeting?"
"Oh, yes, yes, it's worthy of the gift, haha..."
Smiling faces were indeed contagious. Qian Jianjun walked into the inner room, smiling. A moment later, he changed into his usual golf-wear black T-shirt and khaki slacks and came out, asking Gu Quyu, "Is this all right now?"
Gu Quyu looked her up and down, then said, "Please wait a moment," and quickly walked out of the office. Soon, she came back with a pair of white sneakers. "These are the shoes and socks you wore last time you played basketball. They've been cleaned."
Qian Jianjun was deeply moved when he saw it, and praised repeatedly: "Great, girls are still the best, they are very attentive, gentle and considerate! Unlike Lao Zhou, haha, the shoes I put in the trunk have grown mushrooms and he didn't even move them."
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The wonderful feeling of taste buds brought about a happy mood. After enjoying the "brunch", Xue Jiuyue leaned comfortably on the sofa, savoring the sunshine and quietly reading books.
"Cough cough." Two light coughs caused ripples in the air, followed by the sound of a whisper in Ke Yikeru's ear.
"Sister Yue, it's still your letter."
"Thank you. Put it on the table." Xue Jiuyue still couldn't bear to give up her artistic conception and responded indifferently.
"There's another delivery." Ke Yike's voice came again. Xue Jiuyue looked over in confusion, not remembering any new online purchases. Sure enough, Ke Yike was carrying a rather large square delivery box.
"Put them all there, thank you."
Not hearing any intention of keeping him, Ke Yike politely replied "You're welcome", put down the box and left.
Everything returned to peace, except for her mood. Xue Jiuyue took the box curiously, and when she saw the address was her father's workplace, happiness blossomed uncontrollably on her face.
After removing the express box, I found a luxury brand packaging box. I opened the box and found a letter on top. My father's familiar handwriting immediately caught my eye:
"Dad will always love his most beloved Xiao Shi:
Haha, surprise, aren't you? Your 30th birthday is coming up soon. Your mom and I were shopping at the mall, and she saw it first. She thought this bag would be perfect for you, but she was shocked by the price. You know how stingy she is, she's been a lifelong thrifter. But I'm different. If it suits my daughter, I have to buy it, hahahaha. This has used up all my pocket money from the past few years. You know me, I can't resist a good thing, so I'm sending it to you without even bringing it home. Consider it an early happy birthday. It's a little early, but Daddy's little Shi won't mind, right? Hahahaha... Oh, and even though I explained the last time, your mom still has some doubts. She's been checking my pocket money lately, and this time I went against the grain. What if, I mean what if, your mom finds out again, you have to intercede for me. Don't be ungrateful, little Shi. Hahahaha, happy birthday, Daddy's precious girl!
I will always love Xiao Shi’s dad the most.”
The deep paternal love revealed in his humorous writing style brought tears to his eyes as he recalled the warmth of the past and the happiness of the present. Xue Jiuyue had to force her gaze out the window, looking at the sky, which was stained a bit green by the circles of leaves.
After a long moment, she turned back, pulled out a few tissues, blew on a corner of the table in front of her, and then repeatedly wiped it until it was spotless. Finally, she neatly folded her father's letter and placed it on the table. After doing all this, Xue Jiuyue's attention returned to the surprise her father had mentioned.
She removed the dust bag, revealing a candy-colored handbag that would make many girls scream. Xue Jiuyue held the bag in front of her, lowered her head, and gently pressed her cheek against it. Then, she shook her head slowly, her eyes filled with memories of when she was a child, rubbing her dirty face against her father's soft belly.
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