The strong alcohol mixed with her unique fragrance enveloped Chen Xizhou's senses and heart.
A small hand supported his chest, her palm-sized face tilted slightly upwards, her lips as sweet as if coated with honey, a gentle smile that was utterly captivating.
It makes one unable to resist the urge to savor its delicate flavor.
Shen Xizhou seemed frozen in place, unable to move, whether in his movements or his gaze.
The next moment, the little girl's pink and delicate red lips moved closer and closer, as if she could kiss him at any second.
Her red lips parted almost touching his, "Shen Xizhou, you know what it means to care about someone for a long time, to worry about her, and to protect her from the wind and rain."
You're just used to deceiving yourself, telling yourself it's not love. As for what other reasons could convince you, I don't want to guess.
All I know is that although I failed once, it doesn't mean I'm afraid to love anymore. On the contrary, it's precisely because I misjudged someone last time that I'm now 100% clear about what I want.
"And you are the man I want, the person I want to rely on."
Clusters of light flashed in Shen Xizhou's dark pupils, dispelling the numbing effect of the alcohol.
Chu Yuan placed her fingers over it and gently caressed it. Just as she was about to make another move, Shen Xizhou gently pushed her away.
The man straightened up and placed his hands on Chu Yuan's beautifully shaped shoulders. "Little girl, it would be a lie to say I had no idea you liked me, but I also know very well what kind of liking you have."
I'm so much older than you, and I'm used to caring for you from an elder's perspective, which has led you to develop feelings like an Oedipus complex, which is normal. But this isn't love.
Chu Yuan instinctively wanted to refute, but Shen Xizhou stopped her, "Don't be so quick to deny it. Believe me, time will prove everything."
Despite being rejected once again, Chu Yuan showed little disappointment; instead, she remained remarkably calm.
She raised her watery eyes and quietly met the gaze of Shen Xizhou, who had already regained consciousness. After a long while, she suddenly took a step back and broke free from his hand.
"Okay, I won't force you. Call it fatherly love or gratitude, if you like it, you like it. Does anything else really matter?"
Shen Xizhou arrived empty-handed, a sense of loss welling up within him.
But he didn't budge, and insisted as always, "It's important!"
A young girl like you, youthful, beautiful, and full of energy, is simply not in the same world as an old man like me who lives a mundane life between home and work.
You should have friends of your age to go shopping, sing karaoke, or play games together, etc.
Do you know what I usually do after get off work?
Cooking, exercising, reading, and occasionally watching a movie alone—would you really find that kind of life enjoyable?
Chu Yuan smiled, her smile bright and passionate. "Interesting."
What a coincidence! I don't like shopping, karaoke, or playing games, which you just mentioned. I prefer staying at home, being fed, and playing quietly by myself when no one is around, just like raising a cat.
It's very simple.
Shen Xizhou, I know you keep cats, but are you sure you don't want to try a special breed like me?
In terms of twisted logic, Shen Xizhou is no match for Chu Yuan.
There's no way to argue with that.
In the end, they had no choice but to flee.
Chu Yuan looked at his hurried back and disordered steps, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
—Oh, Shenxizhou, let's see how long you can keep deceiving yourself.
For about a week, Chu Yuan did not bring up the topic again, and simply cooperated with Shen Xizhou in the usual way, like a normal superior and subordinate.
He was indeed incredibly efficient; the books and courses for the postgraduate entrance exam were quickly delivered to Chu Yuan.
Here's a little note: The bar exam isn't very useful for you at this stage. You should focus on postgraduate studies instead. Study hard, and I'll be checking your work from time to time.
Chu Yuan knew perfectly well that Shen Xizhou had definitely checked and found that a junior college degree did not qualify her to take the bar exam, which was why he was being so tactful to avoid hurting her pride.
This man is always so incredibly considerate.
It's hard not to love them.
Chu Yuan was in a good mood and typed a message quickly: [If you think that only someone as dedicated and hardworking as me deserves to be in a relationship with you, then I will give it my all!]
Shen Xizhou, "..."
That's certainly not what he meant. He stared at the message for a long time, trying to come up with a reply, but after a while, he deleted it all.
Well, if her misunderstanding can become a driving force for her growth, then that's fine too.
Two more days passed, and Shen Xizhou didn't contact Chu Yuan even once. She was getting restless from being so bored in the office.
Others teased her, "Yuanyuan, your boss hasn't contacted you for days. Is he being too kind to let you work so hard?"
Chu Yuan picked up her exam books and shook them. "Perhaps you should say that he doesn't think much of my expertise right now? That's why he suggested I take the postgraduate entrance exam. Maybe I'll be able to do my job better once I become a professional?"
"Tch, is that really necessary? What high education do court clerks need? Anyone with a brain can do it."
"Exactly, a monthly salary of 3500 is nothing, what more do you want?"
"Yuanyuan, are you really going to take the postgraduate entrance exam? It's very difficult. Many people have been trying for years and still haven't passed."
Chu Yuan smiled politely, "Give it a try, there's still plenty of time."
The postgraduate entrance examination is held around December every year. Chu Yuan has been out of college for more than a year, and it will be more than two years by next September, which meets the hard requirement for college graduates to directly apply for postgraduate studies.
And now, before the new year has even begun, she has a full year!
Even if Shen Xizhou didn't encourage her or distract her, she would still study hard for the exam.
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