Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Protecting one's shortcomings.
In Su Tu's opinion, her boyfriend is good in every way. The only embarrassing thing is that he always has wild thoughts and never says them out loud.
It's like nurturing a boil and turning it into a disease.
They all seem to be small matters at first, but they always have the ability to become big things in the end.
Therefore, if something really happens now, her first reaction is to cover it up first. If it can be solved quietly, she will try not to let him know.
The estrangement in the past few days is essentially due to this reason.
Although she deliberately avoided answering the video calls in the first two days.
But after just two days, I couldn't help myself.
Because the real estate project that Fu Ya had arranged had already been confirmed, and many of the initial ideas required intensive communication and coordination between both parties, and the evening happened to be the peak time for meetings and exchanges.
The project's party A is no different from a private owner. They can contact you anytime and anywhere. A meeting can last for several hours. As the contractor, she can't just say, "You guys continue, I'll go take a call first,"
Besides, she already had quite a few projects on hand.
The parties involved couldn't reach an agreement, and things got really frustrating.
He introduced her to the project with good intentions, but in the end it caused her to be a little overdrawn. She couldn't say it openly, nor did she have the time to talk about it.
On Friday, I had a meeting with Cheng Huai again.
The contract clearly states that the deadline for producing the renderings is 7 days.
If there are any adjustments or changes, they will be postponed accordingly.
After the modifications and adjustments made last Friday, this Friday is the deadline specified in the contract.
Failure to proactively connect will also be considered a breach of contract.
I originally thought that based on the unpleasant situation last time, he would at least give me a warning, either sternly rejecting me or deliberately delaying.
Then she could just finish the task at hand first and then find a way to deal with it.
Unexpectedly, the other party agreed immediately.
Around 6:30 pm on Friday evening, in a restaurant near the office.
Think it over again and again.
She ultimately didn't report it, and felt she would probably never report it again in the future.
Because whether he knows it or not, things have to be handled that way, so why bother making him more unhappy?
Not to mention that they have been out of communication in the past few days.
You can only chat a few sentences every day, and it’s not wise to waste your quota on such things.
Having made up my mind, I packed up and prepared to go out.
As soon as he got downstairs, Tao Qingqing stood up excitedly and said, "Brother-in-law said that from now on, I will accompany you on this project." "..."
Su Tu stood there in a daze for a long while before hesitantly asking, "Brother-in-law?"
"Hehe~"
This was the reaction Tao Qingqing was waiting for: "I call you sister, and calling your boyfriend brother-in-law doesn't it? How about it, isn't it appropriate?"
Before she could express herself, Zhao Xuan excitedly asked, "Then what should we shout?"
Chen Weizhou thought for a moment: "Master's father-in-law? Master's grandfather?"
Yue Jia looked disgusted: "How weird, can't I just call him brother-in-law?"
Tao Qingqing was equally disgusted and drew a line in the sand: "You three traitors, why are you calling me brother-in-law? Keep calling me Captain Shi!"
"What? We are obviously very determined, okay?"
"Yeah! We were just talking that day..."
Everyone was still arguing, but Su Tu suddenly realized something and interrupted immediately, "He knows where I'm going tonight?"
Tao Qingqing was stunned for a moment: "Of course."
“…”
Ever since she was hospitalized due to a car accident and Shi Shu helped her with work, Tao Qingqing would forward her weekly schedule to him as soon as it was updated.
I thought this was something they had an unspoken agreement on, so I didn't ask for instructions separately. But now it seems like: "Is there something wrong?"
It was not until this moment that Su Tu realized how she was caught last time, and she had actually committed the same mistake for the second time in a row.
My heart skipped a beat at first, but then I thought it was a good idea.
Since he already knew it and let Tao Qingqing accompany him, then her acceptance of such an arrangement would be a statement of her attitude.
Besides, having someone to accompany you is also a way to have the best of both worlds.
"fine."
She came back to her senses: "Let's go."
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18:25.
As usual, Su Tu arrived a little early.
Cheng Huai was already waiting in the private room. Seeing someone following her, a hint of worry flashed across his face: "Are you starting to act arrogant too?"
Su Tu stopped when he heard the voice, with an attitude of "If this is inappropriate, then I won't sit down", and his attitude was also very firm: "When discussing the plan with you, is there a rule that no one can be brought with you?"
Usually when a designer goes out, he will be accompanied by one or two assistants, who can not only keep things together but also lend a hand when something happens occasionally. This is a very common thing.
But she didn't have such a habit. She usually only brought people with her when measuring the house. She forgot that there was such a reasonable and legal way to avoid suspicion.
Knowing that she was going against him again, Cheng Huai had no suitable reason to refute her.
As if testing her sincerity, he leaned back in his chair with an indifferent expression, watching her stand for a while, and then reluctantly said, "Are you going to just stand and talk like this?"
Not very polite.
There was also a kind of scrutiny of different levels.
But understanding that this meant they wanted to continue the conversation, Su Tu didn't say anything, but just turned his head to indicate that Tao Qingqing should sit together.
The latter's forehead was already covered with bright black lines.
It’s really good to put on a cup…
Who is arrogant and who has no idea at all? I don’t know how those people in the office have such a filter for this kind of person.
They are obviously social elites who take the aloof approach.
In comparison, Shi Shu is so humble!
Fortunately, Su Tu had sharp eyes and broke up with him early on, and made the right choice again. Otherwise, if she was asked to call such a person brother-in-law...
She will really choose to resign!
Cheng Huai didn't know what she was thinking, but after just a glance, he automatically classified her into the category of "If she were in the office, he would have fired her countless times."
Filter it directly into the background board and raise your hand to ask the waiter to serve the food.
Su Tu had already opened his notebook, pushed it to the middle, and said straight to the point: "Let's see the effect first."
Cheng Huai raised his eyes: "Are you so anxious?"
Su Tu said calmly: "The food hasn't been served yet, so we have time."
"If you have time, don't you also have to be in the mood?"
Cheng Huai sneered: "Talking about work while eating, how can you eat later?"
Then why do we have to meet at dinner time?
Su Tu thought to himself.
He had clearly said righteously before that as long as she got in touch with the project in H City, he would never delay her from promoting the office's plan, but he went back on his word twice in a row.
It repeatedly took up her already busy schedule.
It also indirectly makes someone have wild thoughts and feel depressed all day long, and if it becomes a big problem, it will be difficult to appease them.
She frowned.
After a moment's silence, he finally closed his notebook and waited patiently until the food was served before he said, with some unspoken meaning, "Can I ask how the Guansheng case is going?"
Cheng Huai was stunned: "..."
I was a little surprised by her change of attitude, but I was also skeptical about it: "You want to do it now?"
He had eagerly put the project in front of her before, and it seemed like he was forcing her.
Now you are sensible?
Finally I understand who is begging whom?
Su Tu didn't answer.
I just followed his train of thought and said, "Can I still do it?"
And that's just how he was. He had clearly laid it out long ago and had no intention of letting go, but once someone took the bait, he would look down on them like a judge, "Are you so anxious now? What were you doing a few days ago?"
Maybe I just enjoy the process of taming people.
If he doesn't get a few licks from her, how can he show how successful his conquest is?
Su Tu's eyes were calm. He let him dwell on it for a while before answering truthfully, "Digest the case."
And he kindly reminded me: "You know how big the Guansheng project is. If you still decide to let me do it, then I must digest all the cases on hand in advance so that I can free up time to focus on that project."
"And the cases I have on hand, of course, also include your office."
In short, if you want her to work on a new project, you must first cooperate with her to advance the old project.
Otherwise, she would not have time to take on new projects.
Su Tu believes that there is nothing wrong with his expression.
It's in negotiation.
Cheng Huai didn't know what he had heard wrong. He just thought that she was worried about not getting the project, and she was so anxious that she was revealing her cards here, urging her to finish the old project quickly so that she could enter the world of fame and fortune that he had paved for her as soon as possible.
But this attitude is really too tactless.
As if fearless.
As if he was certain that he would give the project to her.
He felt a little bit manipulated, but he undoubtedly enjoyed it.
No one would not enjoy the feeling of being dependent. Since she has already recognized the situation, why should he care about it anymore: "Don't worry, you can't escape."
Su Tu could probably understand his psychological activities.
The inexplicable sense of superiority always gives rise to inexplicable self-confidence, making him feel as if everyone has submitted to him.
She nodded, not intending to disturb him.
I thought we could get down to business here, but just as I was about to turn on my computer, he said, "There's an industry dinner at the end of the month. Let's go together if you're free."
The tone was like bestowing a favor.
It seems like since it's already cheap to you, you might as well get it even cheaper.
Su Tu looked puzzled: "..."
Cheng Huai was not surprised. After all, given the positioning of her small studio, she had never heard of an event of this scale. It was quite normal.
He quickly explained, "Those who come here are all industry heavyweights, including quite a few well-known alumni from University A. Even if you just show up and grab a couple of business cards, it'll be enough to elevate your small studio."
Every word is a grace.
And every word he said looked down on her.
If she refuses, she will most likely be considered ungrateful.
Su Tu seemed to understand and tried to translate: "Does this mean that I have to agree to attend this dinner before you can give me the Guansheng project?"
Cheng Huai: “…”
Some words, if analyzed carefully, especially when they come from her mouth, always become particularly harsh.
It was as if he had paved the way for her with good intentions, but still had to offer another benefit to make her happy.
It immediately changed from showing favor to flattery.
But why?
He is not her suitor.
Cheng Huai retorted: "Can't we invite them all at the same time?"
Su Tu still had doubts: "Is it an invitation?"
He frowned, already feeling that she was being ungrateful again: "What else? Did I beg you to go with me?"
She nodded and asked objectively, "Since it's an invitation, I should have the right to refuse, right?"
His expression froze: "..."
"joke."
Su Tu stopped when he saw the good news and didn't continue to embarrass him: "Of course I know that you are caring and kind-hearted and want to take me to broaden my horizons. I will go back and check the itinerary and give it serious consideration."
"Now, can we get back to the point and check the renderings?"
…
Tao Qingqing was still in a daze until the effect was finalized and he left the restaurant.
Her face was filled with an expression of "Is that person sick?" and she asked in confusion, "Sister Su Su, what on earth does he mean?"
"How can you compare a rendering and then talk about other projects and a dinner party?"
"The way he speaks is also very strange. It seems like he wants you to go, but it doesn't seem like he really wants you to go."
Including the attitude towards her.
It seems that he doesn't like me, but he keeps throwing olive branches, and you have to accept them.
It was already late. Su Tu located her home, drove out of the parking lot, and said without any emotion, "You want me to go."
"He wants me to beg him and ask him to take me there."
"Why?"
Tao Qingqing still felt confused: "If you want you to go, just say it directly. Wouldn't it be better to be sincere?"
It was a good thing, but they had to make it sound like a threat.
Who would be grateful to him?
Su Tu smiled.
No words.
Perhaps it is difficult for those in a higher position to truly let go of their pride when they bow their heads.
She didn't quite understand it, and couldn't change anything, so she parted ways early and left tactfully.
Tao Qingqing hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but ask, "Are you really going? And that project, are you really going to do it?"
"Will my brother-in-law be unhappy?"
Although she didn't understand Cheng Huai's train of thought, she could easily see that he wanted to continue to bind himself to Su Tu through more and more interactions until he was completely trapped.
Not to mention Shi Shu, even she couldn't stand it!
Su Tu's eyes dimmed slightly, and his mind flashed through the video call he had just missed at the dinner table because of the muted mode.
After a moment of silence, he just said, "Don't tell him about tonight."
Tao Qingqing: "..."
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For several days in a row, Su Tu didn't get home before ten o'clock.
But at this time, Shi Shu was almost asleep.
She didn't know whether he was asleep or not, but she knew she shouldn't disturb him. Also, because she was busy, she had been able to restrain herself.
But at night, when she looked through those photos of him alone, looked at the wound at the corner of his lip, and thought about how he must have felt when he found out what she was doing tonight but still couldn't make a video call.
Emotions suddenly surged.
Suddenly I couldn't help but want to see him right away.
Despite what her mind told her.
This is also wrong.
The next day, I got up early again, compressed the work to be completed before the afternoon, and drove over without a care in the world.
It's like he's deliberately blocking something.
There was no prior discussion, nor any online search, about what closed training actually meant.
I just really want to meet him.
It was not yet six o'clock when we arrived, and there was still some time before the training ended.
I parked the car across the street and walked towards the base gate, wanting to ask if I could apply for a visit, or if the athletes could come out after training.
Before he could even open his mouth, the security guard, with a wary look on his face, pointed at the two barriers at the door and sternly said, "You can't get close here!"
And waved her to leave as soon as possible.
She had never been to such a place, but she had heard from her grandmother that a relative drove into the mountains for a trip and accidentally entered a military base. He was put at gunpoint on the spot and arrested as a spy.
In the end, he was searched and interrogated repeatedly, and when he came out, he was a little scared.
She didn't know whether this story was true or not, but when she looked at the solemn and dignified fence, she felt a little more sober.
She knew that this was not a place for joking, and she was not allowed to act recklessly.
All expectations were dashed.
But the closer I get, the deeper the thoughts become.
I knew he was right there, just a short distance away, but I couldn't see him.
It really doesn't feel good.
When I got back to the car, I suddenly felt a little depressed. I didn’t know whether I should stay there any longer. I could only look out the window and check my phone blindly.
Waiting for dark, waiting for him to call.
I want to ask if if she leaves her things with the guard, can he come out to collect them later.
But when the video was connected, she saw that the wound, which seemed to be very fresh in her mind, had healed and scabbed in an instant, and she had not been involved at all in the five days in between.
I immediately couldn't help myself and wanted to see it with my own eyes, even if I could only look at it from a distance.
"I'm at the gate of the base."
She said.
As soon as the words fell.
His eyes froze, and the video screen began to shake violently, from the dormitory to the corridor, from indoors to outdoors.
Realizing that people seemed to be rushing out, Su Tu suddenly became a little confused. He looked around, hurriedly drove the car to the parking space in front, got out and started running back.
I ran a few steps and realized I didn’t get the thing, so I went back to the car to get it.
When he reached the gate of the base, he had just finished negotiating with the security guard, then turned around and rushed out from the night in her direction.
He was only wearing a thin sweatshirt, which was blown up by the wind.
"Why don't you wear outerwear..."
She frowned slightly, and before she could finish her words, her body was rescued by a powerful arm force and suddenly slammed into a broad chest.
Then the refreshing smell hits your nose.
Body temperature, heartbeat, and the force that tightens again and again.
It naturally occupies the senses.
The street was empty and a cold wind was blowing behind us.
But there is comfort in front of me.
I don’t know if it’s because we’ve been apart for too long, but the sudden touch made us both a little dazed.
After a long while, Su Tu finally remembered to reach out and hug him back, applying the same strength, making their already closely pressed hearts beat even more passionately.
The voice was muffled in his arms: "Aren't you cold?"
"It's not cold."
Shi Shu held her neck, her soft hair passed through his fingers, and the light white tea scent drifted faintly on the tip of her nose.
But even now it still feels unreal, and I unconsciously hugged the person tighter.
Su Tu found it a little difficult to breathe again.
But contradictory, I don't really want him to relax.
It's like leaving a puppy alone at home for five days without paying any attention to it, and then being pestered by it as if it were stressed out. It actually doesn't feel good.
I also wanted to be close to him, to try to make up for my negligence: "I'm sorry."
Shi Shu paused for a moment: "..."
Then he loosened his grip a little, held her face in his hands, and stared at her silently.
It seems like he doesn't like this sentence.
Whether it means guilt or self-blame.
Su Tu looked up, and only then, in the thin moonlight, did he see with his own eyes the injury at the corner of his lip. It was much more real than in the video, and it seemed that the scab was almost peeling off.
Unconsciously, he reached out and rubbed it twice, not sure if it was to cause trouble or to comfort him: "Does it hurt?"
Shi Shu let her fiddle with him, as if forgetting that he had just answered this question a few minutes ago, and immediately changed his answer: "Yeah, it hurts."
The corners of the eyes droop.
The voice is also low.
An expression of utter lack of concern.
Su Tu put his hand on his shoulder and chuckled.
But he was still holding her, so she could only tilt her head and say, "The Band-Aid is in your pocket."
Shi Shu flipped it through and saw a small box of cartoon, pink, rabbit-patterned decorative Band-Aids. His expression suddenly froze.
Su Tu raised the corners of his lips: "Do you like it?"
He came back to his senses, his expression unchanged: "I like it."
She tutted in dissatisfaction, "But you don't look like you like it at all."
He put the item in his pocket carefully and said again: "I like it."
"real?"
"Um."
Su Tu's eyebrows curved, and then he took the hand that was hugging his waist back, picked up the bag in his hand and said, "Okay."
"In that case, I'll give this to you as well."
Shi Shu took it, maintaining the posture of holding her waist with one hand, and easily opened the package at his side.
Soon I saw a large-capacity kettle with a transparent white background. Printed on the bottle was a pink and white red-faced rabbit holding the kettle with both hands and drinking water obediently.
Su Tu imitated its posture, holding his waist with both hands, his cheeks slightly warm, looking at him and said: "I originally wanted to bring you something, but after searching around, I found that the food was not good and the clothes were useless. After thinking about it, it seems that I can only buy a kettle."
Then he asked, "Do you like it?"
Shi Shu put the things away in the same way, without any hesitation: "I like it."
Afterwards, he lifted her face again, looking at the dark circles under her eyes and the weariness still visible in the night, his expression darkened again: "Are you busy lately?"
Su Tu was stunned for a moment, his eyes wandering a little: "...It's okay."
Although most items are on the schedule, many impromptu meetings are not on it.
However, he still managed to infer a lot through the frequent changes in arrangements.
Only when the original plan cannot be completed.
The schedule needs to be adjusted repeatedly.
Shi Shu said seriously, "I've already told the business department not to pile up projects for you for now. When you really need something, you can always ask them."
Su Tu pursed his lips: "...Okay."
He narrowed his eyes, his gaze becoming increasingly specific: "After that, can I answer the phone?"
Her eyelashes fluttered: "...Hmm."
Sensing the approaching breath, Su Tu's face flushed, and he shuddered slightly. He grabbed the hem of his clothes with his fingers and reminded him in a muffled voice: "We are outside now."
But he didn't really want to refuse, and even stepped on his heels to please her.
“Don’t push…”
“Don’t push, don’t push…”
"Be careful! Hey hey hey——"
Suddenly, a series of whispers were heard behind me, and soon the volume gradually grew louder.
The two hugged each other and looked over when they heard the sound.
Just then, seven or eight tall team members were squeezed out from the corners of the wall because of their improper standing positions, and two of them even fell to the ground.
Without even getting up, he began scratching his head and apologetically laughing, feeling incomprehensible: "Ha, ha ha..."
At this time, it was obviously useless to shout "brother". When they realized this, everyone immediately shouted for help in unison:
"sister in law!"
"sister in law!"
"Hello, sister-in-law—"
"Sorry, sister-in-law, we didn't see anything!"
Thinking this would awaken someone's conscience.
Unexpectedly, Shi Shu's brows furrowed even deeper, and his expression became even colder than when he was first caught.
Because I'm not sure whether she would be disgusted by this name. After all, everyone is an independent individual with her own name, and she may not be willing to be called someone's.
He turned around and was about to speak when his clothes were grabbed.
"Hello," she said.
“…” He suddenly turned around.
Su Tu's cheeks were burning hot, and his voice was trembling a little, as if he was mustering up the courage to speak, otherwise it would be difficult for the other party to hear clearly: "He has been in a bad mood recently. Can you please help me take care of him?"
Shi Shu was stunned: "..."
She actually saw the Weibo post from two days ago in her circle of friends later, and the straightforward and lonely comments below made her more or less aware of how he was being talked about at the base in the past few days.
At that moment, I also wanted to take this opportunity to protect my own shortcomings.
The other side was also stunned for a long time before someone suddenly reacted: "Take care of it, huh? Of course I can—"
"I'm such a caring person! I can do everything from carrying bags to shoes!"
"I'm even more amazing! Not to mention taking care of you, I can even warm your bed..."
"Thanks."
Su Tu then turned around and looked at the person in front of him who was still in a daze.
She put her arm around his neck, tilted her head back and kissed the corner of his lips, then whispered, "Train well, I'll wait for you at home."
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The author has something to say: I have had some health problems recently and my mind is not very clear. I often sit for half a day and can't write a few words. Sometimes what I write is a mess and completely different from the preset outline. In the end, I still have to delete and revise the article, and there is still no content to update.
I'm really sorry for the constant interruption of updates. I feel bad myself because I can't catch up after the emotional break, but there's nothing I can do. This is my current condition. I'm already taking medicine to adjust, but I don't know what the effect will be. If I don't write anything off-topic later, there are about 20 chapters left in the main text. I will try to finish it as soon as possible, but I really can't guarantee anything. Those who can't wait can come back after it's finished. I'm really sorry.
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