Chapter 153 What are the rumors?
Tian Xin didn't expect Lin Zhou to do this.
So when Lin Zhou said, "I tried my best just to be closer to you and stand with you," her heart, which had been tense for a long time, suddenly broke.
Memories of the past kept coming back to her like a tide, leaving her with no courage to push him away.
After a long silence, she finally raised her head, met Lin Zhou's gaze, and said softly: "Then... let's give it a try!"
"What?" Lin Zhou seemed not to have heard clearly, and his brows knitted together again: "What... try?"
"Let's...give each other some time and give it a try."
Tian Xin blushed, but said this with a resounding voice, without a trace of hesitation: "If you are still willing to be with me after one year, we will officially date!"
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The office suddenly became quiet!
There was no sound around. As the sky darkened, the afterglow of the setting sun filtered through the French windows, illuminating Tian Xin's profile, making her look particularly pretty.
Lin Zhou stared at her quietly for a few seconds, then shifted his gaze to their hands. He gently loosened them, then closed them again. This time, their fingers were intertwined.
"Okay, I'll listen to you!" He lowered his head, pressed their clasped hands to his forehead, and closed his eyes.
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The room was very quiet, without a sound, and neither of them spoke again until there was a knock on the door.
"Mr. Lin!" A girl knocked on the door.
Lin Zhou glanced at the door: "What's going on?"
"Miss Li is here. She said she'd come over at noon but you weren't there."
Lin Zhou frowned: "Let her wait a moment!"
Soon, footsteps were heard outside the house: "Lin Zhou, what have you been busy with all day? I can't find you..."
A tall girl with outstanding temperament pushed the door open and came in. Seeing two people squatting and sitting in front of the sofa, she was stunned for a moment: "There are guests!
When Tian Xin saw someone coming in, she stood up and moved to the side.
The girl was tall, looking half a head taller than her. Her long, curly hair cascaded down her back, revealing delicate features. Her eyes were particularly beautiful, her skin was fair, and she wore light makeup. She wore a light green sweater and flared pants, looking refined and capable.
Lin Zhou quickly stood up, gathered up the documents spread out on the coffee table, and put them back in the bookcase. He seemed a little unhappy that the girl had come in without knocking, and glanced at her calmly: "Why are you here?"
"I came to see you!" The girl walked straight to the sofa, looked Tian Xin up and down as she stood up, and said, "Sit down!"
"Oh, no, you guys chat!" Tian Xin smiled and nodded, said hello to the girl, walked over to say goodbye to Lin Zhou: "You go ahead and do your work, I'll leave first!"
"No need, I'll take you home in a bit!" Lin Zhou took her hand and walked to the desk, turned on the computer: "You play here for a while, I'll be there soon!"
It seemed a little inappropriate for her to sit here and play on the computer while others were discussing business. Tian Xin immediately shook her head: "I'd better leave first!"
"Take a look!" Lin Zhou clicked on a piece of software on his computer desktop: "Is this the website for your shop?"
website?
Tian Xin glanced at the computer screen and was instantly delighted. Really? Lin Zhou had already registered an account on the website, and it looked like he'd been researching it for a while.
She immediately sat down, clicked on the search page of the website, and went to the homepage.
When Lin Zhou saw her sit down, he walked over and talked to the girl.
"Hey, that person?" The girl raised her chin towards Tian Xin: "Who is it?"
Lin Zhou looked back: "My...friend!" He wanted to say "girlfriend", but changed his mind before he said it.
"Friends?" The girl burst out laughing. "Lin Zhou, you're already holding someone's hand, and you're still calling me friends? Are you kidding me?"
Lin Zhou was left speechless by her teasing. He said with a sad face, "If you have something to say, just say it!"
"Hey, you're so boring!" The girl restrained her smile, opened the folder she was carrying and handed it over: "Take a look, is this what you're looking for?"
Lin Zhou carefully examined the document, which contained information about several logistics companies. These companies were all new businesses that had emerged in response to the online shopping trend, and they must be the logistics companies Tian Xin was looking for.
He glanced back and saw Tian Xin staring at the computer without blinking, her brows slightly furrowed. It was unclear what she saw, but after a moment she smiled again and leaned back in her chair, sitting quietly.
He came back to his senses and looked at the information in his hand, smiling knowingly: I guess it can help her!
"Thank you!" Lin Zhou closed the document, took out the tea set from the tea table beside him, and made tea for Li Jing.
"Hey, aren't you going to explain?" The girl held his hand as he poured tea. "I've come all this way and still haven't found you. Tell me, where were you this afternoon?"
Lin Zhou pulled his hand back, poured a cup of tea, and handed it over, casually complaining: "Why are you still like this? After all these years, you haven't changed at all. Hasn't the feng shui of Jiangnan affected you at all?"
"That's not the case," the girl smiled and looked at Tian Xin: "Hey, didn't you go to look for her this afternoon? Could this be the girl you've been thinking about?"
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Lin Zhou glanced at the girl, then lowered his head to drink tea and ignored her.
"Hey, I find you to be really boring!" The girl stood up and patted Lin Zhou on the shoulder, then walked straight towards Tian Xin.
Tian Xin was currently reviewing the latest information and policies regarding opening an online store. This year was a prime time for online stores, and many people hadn't yet sensed the business opportunity. Consequently, few businesses had registered online, and the variety of products offered was limited.
She is currently researching the layout of storefronts from this period.
"Hi, hello!" The girl walked over and patted her shoulder: "What are you looking at?"
Tian Xin was so engrossed in watching that she was startled by her pat. She patted her chest to calm herself down and replied, "Oh, I'm looking for information on opening an online store. Hello!"
"Online store? Is it the online store that has become popular recently?" The girl leaned over and looked at the online store page that Tian Xin clicked on.
"Yes!" Tian Xin responded: "My name is Tian Xin, what's your last name?"
"Li Jing!" The girl answered casually. Her attention was already attracted by the online store and she didn't even turn her head while speaking.
Haha—interesting! Tian Xin smiled.
She leaned sideways against Tian Xin, her long curly hair brushing Tian Xin's face, and there was a faint fragrance on her hair. Tian Xin saw an empty chair next to her, so she pulled it over and handed it to Li Jing: "Sit down!"
This guy has a cheerful and easygoing personality, and she actually kind of likes him. It would be fun if they could become friends.
Li Jing pulled a chair over and sat down, then looked her up and down again: "Are you Tian Xin?"
"Uh...yes! Do you know me?" She smiled.
"I know!" Li Jing narrowed her eyes and stared at her for a long time, then suddenly smiled: "Not bad, more beautiful than the rumors say. I heard that you are a village official now?"
"Yeah!" Tian Xin responded, "What are the rumors?"
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