Chapter 56: Vitality Qiao Zheng held her forehead with her hand, remained silent for a moment, and suddenly laughed...
Not long after returning to China from Anzhen, "Another Me in the World" started its first round of roadshows.
Qiao Zhizheng specially cleared her schedule for the roadshow. Qiao Zheng pushed the things at hand to Xu Xunzhen, and under Xu Xunzhen's resentful gaze, she promised to bring her local specialties when she went to other cities. Only then did Xu Xunzhen generously let her go.
Qiao Zheng was speechless: "I'm just leaving for a while, it's not like I won't be back."
Xu Xunzhen propped his head up with his hands and sighed wistfully, "Sister Qiao, you know, even though I've been through this before, once I got used to having someone to share the burden with, it's hard to go back to working alone. Even before you left, just thinking about it makes me feel the pain of working late into the night."
Qiao Zheng played with the golden Pixiu, her fingertips tracing its fine lines. "I still remember what I said at the beginning: just invest, and you'll take care of the rest."
“But you came anyway.”
"Yeah, I went from being a freelancer to a social worker who clocks in and out every day, and works overtime at irregular intervals."
Xu Xunzhen looked away guiltily. "Alright, alright, alright," he pointed out the window. "Look, this is all the result of our hard work. It's so great now."
Following Xu Xunzhen's gaze, the window was bright and spacious, and employees were coming and going in an orderly manner. Just as Qiao Zheng was about to look away, several girls with slightly rough hair and computer bags on their backs entered Xu Xunzhen's office opposite.
Xu Xunzhen also noticed them and stood up in a hurry, pacing around the room with a headache. "It's over, it's over, it's over. Judging by the way they look, they must have been working overtime again last night. I guess they came up with some new ideas for me to decide on the direction of my research."
The expression on Xu Xunzhen's face was very complicated, a mixture of joy and pain.
Qiao Zheng knew the source of her conflicting emotions. She was happy because every new idea the technical team came up with was of great research value, and the results obtained after in-depth research were very gratifying.
The pain lies in the fact that new research must invest a lot of money, and there may be minor research forks in the middle, resulting in a waste of time, resources and money. Xu Xunzhen can't help but join the technical research every time, and work with them to overcome technical difficulties, which inevitably requires overtime.
Fortunately, the company has received two rounds of financing, so there is no need to worry about funds and we can move forward with confidence.
Qiao Zheng pushed her with a smile, "Go quickly."
Xu Xunzhen walked towards his office with light yet heavy steps, his face showing a mixture of pain and happiness.
After sending Xu Xunzhen away, Qiao Zheng put the golden Pixiu into the safe. She paused, held it in front of her eyes and looked at it carefully, then picked up her phone and took a full-body photo of it. After sending the photo to Qiao Zhizheng, she typed and sent it.
Qiao Zhizheng had just finished class and had just declined a classmate's dinner invitation when she heard a distinctive notification on her phone. She happily checked it and found photos of the Golden Pixiu from various angles, along with Qiao Zheng's two brief but purposeful words: "Praise it!"
Qiao Zhizheng looked around and saw people coming and going. There was a bench a few steps away with the purple and red petals of crape myrtle lying on it, which looked very beautiful. Qiao Zhizheng sat under the blooming tree, and replied to Qiao Zheng's message in an extremely leisurely mood among the flowers of late summer.
“It looks so good, so good, so good!”
"It's elegant but not tacky, and it matches your temperament perfectly!"
"It's both majestic and adorable, and it suits you especially well!"
"I can't even imagine how happy I would be if I had it!"
Qiao Zhizheng's flattery flew towards her like it was free, and Qiao Zheng was amused: "Slippery tongue."
Qiao Zhizheng sent an aggrieved emoji and then added: "It's clearly a genuine feeling."
Qiao Zheng suddenly imagined Qiao Zhizheng pouting and looking aggrieved. She looked so pitiful and adorable. Her heart softened instantly. After a moment's thought, she invited Qiao Zhizheng: "Do you have a date tonight? How about going to try the new Turkish restaurant on Xinnan Road? I hear it's very authentic."
When Qiao Zhizheng saw the words "Turkish cuisine," the first thing that came to mind was: "A meat feast!"
Qiao Zheng considered that Qiao Zhizheng might join the crew at any time and would have to pay attention to body management, so it would probably be difficult for her to eat a lot. However, the two of them have the personality to try as many kinds as possible when trying new food. They don't want to be dissatisfied with just one or two dishes, nor do they want to order too much and waste it.
Qiao Zheng made a decision: "Let's invite a few more friends to come over for dinner."
Qiao Zhizheng agreed readily: "It's more lively with more people, and it's more fun to eat."
Qiao Zheng thought so too. Across the screen, the two of them smiled knowingly at the same time.
If you count carefully, Qiao Zheng actually doesn't have any close friends in this timeline except Xu Xunzhen. Her former friends are now just Qiao Zhizheng's friends, not Qiao Zheng's friends anymore. Qiao Zheng can already imagine their reactions when Qiao Zhizheng calls her friends.
Liu Yu and Zhang Yu didn't know if there was any work, but they would come if they were free. Their arrival would probably make the dinner table very lively. They were enthusiastic and good at getting along. The two of them had experienced many people and things together in the entertainment industry. Before Qiao Zheng traveled through time, they had already established their own studio. With their exclusive customized makeup style that varies from person to person, they have become the preferred makeup team for many well-produced crews.
Chen Yuzhi is currently polishing the new movie he is about to direct, so he probably doesn't have time.
The appearance of Xia Cangshu will definitely bring Lou Heng. No poor working person would be in a good mood if he had to meet his boss at a daily friend gathering. Qiao Zheng planned to remind Qiao Zhizheng, but when she called, she learned that Qiao Zhizheng had already invited Xia Cangshu.
"It doesn't matter. Lou Heng comes as she pleases. I can't pay attention to her when there are so many people around."
Qiao Zheng is used to judging others by herself, but she forgets that Qiao Zhizheng is still very young at this time and is not as realistic in looking at the world as Qiao Zheng.
Qiao Zheng was pleased with her optimism and asked her gently, "Who else hasn't called yet?"
"Only Li Tianyi, Meng Hanyan, and Li Jingzhu are left."
"Okay, keep calling, I'll pick you up later."
"Okay! You'll have a surprise later."
Qiao Zheng touched the "surprise" at hand, looking forward to the "surprise" that Qiao Zhizheng mentioned.
"I'm already looking forward to it."
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Zheng felt the surging emotions surging in her chest, a long-lost feeling - looking forward to an unknown gift and delighted with Qiao Zhizheng's intentions.
Qiao Zheng felt like a blade of grass in the corner with yellow leaves about to rot silently. Suddenly, it encountered sunshine, rain and dew, and a gentle breeze. It slowly regained its vitality. Influenced by Qiao Zhizheng, its mentality gradually became younger.
Glancing at the rearview mirror, Qiao Zheng found that she couldn't suppress the curve on her face, and the light flashing in her eyes was hope for the future.
The car stopped at a red light, and Qiao Zheng was thinking about the situation of the remaining three people.
Meng Hanyan is passionate about food, and Li Jingzhu emphasizes not eating after noon in terms of health preservation. It is quite amazing that these two people can become friends.
Li Tianyi's family has been very low-key recently. They have obtained a lot of evidence of Murong Bo's crimes from witnesses. Through these evidences, they have found out a lot of things behind Huaxi Industry. Li Tianyi's family is still searching secretly. It is estimated that based on her family's usual style, she will not come.
Thinking about these things slowly, time passed quickly.
After sending the location to Qiao Zhizheng, Qiao Zheng quietly waited for Qiao Zhizheng's arrival in front of the crowd.
Because thinking of her, even waiting is a wonderful thing.
Which direction will she come from?
Is it stepping on ginkgo leaves, or having cocklebur fruits stuck on the hem of your skirt?
There was a knock on the car window, and Qiao Zheng turned her head subconsciously.
Behind the beautiful flowers is a smile that is more beautiful than the flowers.
Qiao Zheng thought, Oh~ It turns out that the scent of crape myrtle is coming towards me.
Qiao Zheng lowered her head, letting the sweet floral scent fill her nostrils.
"Excuse me, who is here~"
Qiao Zheng listened to the complicated words, and the corners of her mouth twitched a few times. She couldn't help but burst out laughing, imitating her and saying, "Of course it's the cute little Qiao's girlfriend who came to pick her up~"
"Hiss~" Qiao Zhizheng gasped, "It's over, Qiao Zheng."
"Um?"
Qiao Zhizheng's expression turned serious, but her tone was not serious at all, "Qiao Zheng, I want to kiss you now."
Qiao Zheng raised her head slightly, her brows moved slightly, revealing a sense of indulgence, as if saying: Come if you have the courage.
Qiao Zhizheng's heart was beating wildly, and the world before her eyes gradually became empty. Only Qiao Zheng was real. She lowered her head, and with the cover of the bouquet, their lips touched, but they separated at the first touch.
Qiao Zhizheng seemed to realize what she had done only after the kiss. She lowered her head and quickly ran around the front of the car and onto the passenger seat, constantly urging Qiao Zheng, "Hurry up, hurry up..."
Qiao Zheng's tone was full of joking, "Young people are passionate."
"Hey! Don't say that. Your tone makes you sound old."
"I'm older than you anyway, so forget it..."
Qiao Zhizheng heard the unspoken meaning in Qiao Zheng's words.
Time is cruel and it never stops for anyone.
There is a ten-year age difference between Qiao Zheng and Qiao Zhizheng. If nothing unexpected happens, Qiao Zheng will pass away before Qiao Zhizheng in the distant "future".
Qiao Zhizheng sighed in her heart. Qiao Zheng was always like this. Standing at the beginning of things, she would think of the final outcome.
Qiao Zhizheng spoke, her words inexplicably philosophical, "So we should cherish the present."
"Yeah." Qiao Zheng nodded, agreeing with her.
Qiao Zhizheng really cherishes the present moment. "I don't have classes tomorrow morning, so I don't have to get up early."
"Um."
"Go home tonight."
"Um."
"I think the soundproofing in the room at home is pretty good."
"yes."
“…”
Qiao Zhizheng fell silent suddenly. Qiao Zheng asked her tactfully, "So you said all this because you wanted to..."
Qiao Zhizheng added, "We have Miss Rabbit and Chief Cat sets at home, with realistic furry ears and tails."
Qiao Zheng thought to herself that it was a good thing she heard this while waiting for the traffic light. Qiao Zheng held her forehead and was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed out loud, "I really... can't do anything about you."
It actually took a lot of courage for Qiao Zhizheng to say this, as she was afraid that Qiao Zheng wouldn't understand and that she would think she was reckless. Fortunately, Qiao Zheng accepted everything about her.
She turned her face away, but the blush on her earlobe was not hidden. Qiao Zheng rubbed her earlobe lovingly and said in a light tone, "Look at the storage compartment on the car door."
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The author has something to say: When I was writing the waiting part, I felt like I became a poet (bushi) [Panda head][Panda head][Panda head]
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