Chapter 20 May I Pursue You? (VIP Access...)
Today's movie is "Meet Under the Phoenix Tail Bamboo," which is currently showing in theaters.
Before going to Ningyi County, she told Luo Huihui that whenever they had free time, they would come and watch a movie together.
Today she got what she wanted, and it was quite fitting for the occasion. However, Yan Ruyi thought the title could be changed to "Meeting at the Cinema".
However, the movie portrays mutual love.
Both she and Song Yiping were in an awkward situation.
She wasn't really in the mood to watch the movie; her mind was elsewhere, preoccupied with how to handle the events of the day.
She secretly glanced at Song Yiping several times. He was really handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His green military uniform made him look particularly energetic.
He was tall and had an upright posture, standing like a pine tree and sitting like a bell.
But the age difference between the two is just too great.
It's not the obvious age difference!
Moreover, she really doesn't want to date right now, especially dating someone she doesn't know at all. It's too awkward when they're together, and she has to try hard to find topics to talk about, otherwise it will end up like this, with an awkward silence.
How can two people who don't know each other date?
Luckily, a movie was playing right now, so it was impolite to chat like that; otherwise, she would have been so embarrassed she'd be digging her toes into the ground.
The movie ended quickly, and the two followed the flow of people out of the cinema. Song Yiping looked at his watch; it was almost midnight.
"Comrade Xiao Yan, may I invite you to dinner?"
While watching the movie, Yan Ruyi spent a long time preparing her words of refusal, but when it came time to speak, she suddenly didn't know what to say.
The main reason is that the dream I had last night was too realistic.
Just now, she subconsciously glanced at Song Yiping to see if he was carrying a gun.
Of course, even if Song Yiping really had a gun on him, he couldn't possibly shoot her.
Actually, during the two previous meetings, Song Yiping had always been very gentle with her, letting her cut in line to take photos, helping her stop a car, and finding her a seat after she got on the bus.
But she was still a little nervous.
Perhaps because of the previous two meetings, Song Yiping was just a passerby to her, someone she might never see again. But now, this passerby has become her blind date.
Moreover, Song Yiping is too tall and too serious, and the two of them standing so close together creates a sense of oppression.
But what needs to be said still needs to be said.
Yan Ruyi took a deep breath. "No rush to eat... Commander Song, I wonder if Dr. Liu has told you about my personal situation?"
Dr. Liu didn't say it, but Dr. Fang did.
Before the business trip, Fang Yuru had already introduced Yan Ruyi's personal information to him.
At that time, he didn't know that his blind date was Yan Ruyi, so it went in one ear and out the other, and he didn't remember it.
This morning while having breakfast, he specifically asked his mother for more information.
However, Yan Ruyi took the initiative to introduce herself to him, which he felt was a good sign and the beginning of mutual understanding.
A good start is half the battle.
Rounding it off, it's as if Yan Ruyi has already agreed to date him.
Song Yiping suppressed the smirk that was creeping up his lips and said gently, "I know a little. You just graduated from university this year with a degree in cultural relics and museology, and now you work at an antique shop... Can I ask why you were assigned to the antique shop? Did something happen?"
Logically speaking, college graduates should be assigned to offices, especially outstanding graduates like Yan Ruyi, who would not be assigned to work at the counter of an antique shop.
It's very likely that they were targeted for some reason.
Yan Ruyi was unsure whether Song Yiping knew that she had dated Shen Zhimin.
However, there's no need to hide this kind of thing. Having dated someone is having dated someone, and it's a good opportunity to use this to cover things up.
After all, she couldn't just tell him directly, "I don't want to be in a relationship right now, and there's a big age gap between us."
Song Yiping is 26 this year, and she is 22. On the surface, they are only 4 years apart. If the age difference between them is too large, this reason is a bit untenable.
Just then, Song Yiping asked her about work, so she told him about the complicated relationship between her, Shen Zhimin, and Tang Yanna, and briefly about what she could say.
Song Yiping frowned.
Yan Ruyi said frankly, "When I was assigned after graduation, I was indeed assigned to the appraisal center. But when I started working, Deputy Director Tang told me to go to the antique shop for training. Deputy Director Tang is Tang Yanna's uncle. It's obvious that Deputy Director Tang is abusing his power to bully people. I don't think we can encourage this kind of evil practice. Don't you agree?"
After speaking, she looked at Song Yiping with bright eyes, waiting for his reply.
Song Yiping nodded. "Yes."
He then asked for her opinion, "Do you need my help with anything at work?"
Yan Ruyi believed that with Song Yiping's status and position, he had the ability to transfer her back to the appraisal center at any time with just one phone call.
It's not impossible that Deputy Director Tang, along with Shen Zhimin and Tang Yanna, would be kicked out of the Cultural Relics Bureau.
However, she doesn't plan to accept his offer for the time being.
Her mother said that favors are the hardest to repay, so you can't just owe people favors casually.
Especially the personal relationships of the blind date.
Moreover, she doesn't intend to develop this blind date into a romantic relationship.
However, since Song Yiping was on her side and willing to help her, Yan Ruyi's goodwill towards him increased dramatically. She waved her hand and said confidently, "I appreciate your kindness, but I can handle this myself. I'm waiting for our director to come back. He was away on a business trip recently. When he returns, I will truthfully report the situation to him."
Song Yiping: "Director Liu has returned."
Yan Ruyi's eyes lit up, "Really?"
Song Yiping nodded. "I saw him when I passed by the Cultural Relics Bureau this morning."
Yan Ruyi smiled, her eyes crinkling and two small dimples appearing at the corners of her mouth. "I heard from Sister Xu and Sister Wang that Director Liu is the fairest person. I believe he will handle this matter impartially."
Song Yiping's lips curled up as well. "Yes, Director Liu is very fair. But if you really can't solve it, just tell me and I'll come up with a solution for you."
Although she didn't want Song Yiping's help for the time being, Song Yiping was completely on her side and didn't laugh at her for overestimating herself or trying to move an elephant. Yan Ruyi was still very happy to thank him.
After being happy for a while, she realized that she hadn't said what she should have said most.
She told Song Yiping the truth, "Right now I just want to focus on my work. After all, I just started working and there's still a lot to learn, so I don't want to think about anything else for the time being. I didn't mean to mess with you. It's just that my aunt and my mom insisted on introducing me to someone. I couldn't resist them, so I came here. My mom showed me the photos, but I didn't look at them carefully. I didn't know I was going on a blind date with you."
Song Yiping expressed his understanding, after all, before seeing Yan Ruyi's photo, he also regarded this as a task and planned to just go through the motions and leave.
When he saw Yan Ruyi's photo, he realized that the person he was going on a blind date with was the girl he had been longing for, so he couldn't wait to come over.
Song Yiping is so understanding and seems to share her views, which makes things easier.
Yan Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief. She was just about to apologize to Song Yiping and leave when she heard Song Yiping say, "Comrade Yan, I really like you and want to date you. Can I pursue you?"
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