Meng Tao said, "You've only been back for a few days, and many companies have already started working. Do you still have time to come?"

Shen Yu pinched her ear: "Only a few days? It's been almost half a month. Do you know that a day without seeing you feels like a long time? Don't you miss me?"

Meng Tao wanted to say that she was busy and had no time to think about you, but when she looked up, she found that Shen Yu's face was not as delicate and clean as before. There were stubble on his chin, and his eyes were bright and doting, but there were red veins in his eyes, and there were traces of dust on his hair... He was in a hurry.

Then he changed his words: "On New Year's Eve, I called your house from the commune post office, but no one answered."

"I'm sorry!" Shen Yu was happy, touched, and guilty. His girl rushed to the commune to call him on New Year's Eve, but he disappointed her: "My dad and I went to my grandparents' home in Beijing to celebrate the New Year. We returned to the provincial capital the night before yesterday. After dealing with some things yesterday, I was able to rest for three days, so I rushed here today."

"Three days? Today is the sixth, tomorrow is the seventh, and the day after tomorrow is the eighth. You have to drive back to the provincial capital for another day?"

Meng Tao counted on her fingers: "I've been on the road for two days. How can this be called a rest? Aren't you tired?"

Shen Yu wrapped Meng Tao's hand in his own and held it tightly: "Not tired! Seeing you once is better than anything else."

Meng Tao: “…”

This guy is completely different from the good impression I had when I first met him. He was so cool and charming, and now he is not only thick-skinned, but also so good at flirting.

But what's going on with my heart pounding?

Meng Tao blushed and pulled her hand back as if she was playing tug-of-war with him. Seeing someone else walking into the restaurant, she asked Shen Yu, "Have you eaten yet?"

Shen Yu replied, "No. I drove here from the provincial capital this morning. There was a traffic jam on the road, so I arrived in Mengzhou City at this time. I was planning to have a meal here and then rush to Linshui Village. I was queuing up to buy a ticket when I suddenly heard a dog barking, which sounded very much like Xiao Wangcai, so I ran out quickly. Thank God, it was really you!

You and Xiao Wangcai just got off the bus, so let's go in, have dinner, find a guesthouse to rest, and then go back to Linshui Village tomorrow."

Meng Tao said: "No, come to my house, I'll treat you to a good meal!"

Shen Yu was stunned for a moment, then he understood and said happily: "You bought a house here? What do you mean your house and my house? It's our home! Come on, let's go home quickly! Let's cook together!"

Meng Tao was speechless. This guy was so shameless. He was truly invincible.

Shen Yu pulled Meng Tao to a jeep parked on the side of the road, opened the passenger door and helped her get in. Xiao Wangcai hurried over, jumping and wanting to be with Meng Tao. Shen Yu picked up Xiao Wangcai, opened the back door and stuffed him in.

Xiao Wangcai barked in dissatisfaction. Meng Tao lay on the back of the chair and said a few words to comfort him. Only then did Xiao Wangcai calm down.

Shen Yu got into the car and kissed Meng Tao on the face twice.

Xiao Wangcai stared at Shen Yu and screamed wildly: He finally understood why this guy stuffed him into the back seat. It turned out that he was planning to do this! Not only did he hug his master, he also kissed him on the cheek! How mean!

Meng Tao was also confused by the sudden kiss. Just as she was about to blame him, Shen Yu had already sat upright in the driver's seat and said seriously, "Comrade Meng Taohua, where are we going? Please give me instructions!"

Meng Tao: “…” She had no choice but to show him the way first.

The car drove to the gate of No. 9 Courtyard in Xingzi Lane and stopped. At this time, most people were having dinner and there were not many people in the alley. Meng Tao and Shen Yu got out of the car and looked around. They felt that if the car was parked in the alley, it would be fine for people to walk by, but if a bicycle or a tricycle came, it would not be a problem.

Shen Yu said, "Let's take the things down first. I just saw a few yards of units on the street outside. I'll go talk to the guard and it should be possible to park the car there."

"I think it's okay. Outside is Liming Street. I'll ask about the nearest transportation bureau's staff housing compound. Their wall is close to ours, so we are neighbors," said Meng Tao.

After opening the gate and putting away his things, Shen Yu looked around the house, then around the yard, and praised Meng Tao with a smile, "You really understand me. I'm very satisfied with this yard!"

Meng Tao was angry and said, "What do I know about you? As long as I am satisfied."

"Yes! If you are satisfied, I am satisfied. We are in perfect sync with each other!"

Meng Tao: “…” Damn, he was teased again.

Shen Yu went to find a place to park, and Meng Tao went with him. They went to the nearest unit's staff compound, and the security guard was very easy to talk to and let them drive the car in and park.

The two thanked the security guard and walked back. Just as they were about to turn into Zuo Xingzi Lane, a car drove by and suddenly stopped. Both doors opened and three people got out, two middle-aged women and a young man. Meng Tao recognized one of the women, she was Director Yao from the Street Office.

Director Yao pretended not to see Shen Yu. He put on a big smile and greeted Meng Tao: "Little Miss Meng, I knew it was you at first sight. It's been a long time since we last met!"

Meng Tao smiled and said, "Hello, Director Yao! Happy New Year!"

"Good! Happy New Year! Hello everyone!"

Director Yao narrowed his eyes with a smile, pulled Meng Tao, turned around and pointed at the young man who followed him, and said, "Xiao Meng, this is Comrade Xiao Su, currently working in Pingning County, and he will be transferred this year. His father is a member of our city's leadership team... Come, let's meet him!"

Comrade Xiao Su had regular features and a medium build. He wore a gray tweed cadre suit with a pen in the upper left pocket. He had an elegant temperament and looked pretty good overall, except for his hair, which was combed neatly and shiny, probably because he had used half a pound of hair wax.

He extended his hand to Meng Tao with a sincere smile: "Hello, Xiao Meng, I'm Su Mingshi, nice to meet you, and very happy to make friends with you!"

Shen Yu raised his hand and put his arm around Meng Tao's shoulders, and said to Su Mingshi: "I can be friends with you. My name is Shen Yu, and I'm Xiao Meng's fiancé."

Su Mingshi: “…”

I turned to look at Director Yao: How come she already has a fiancé, but you still want to introduce her to me?

Director Yao hurriedly asked Meng Tao: "Xiao Meng, didn't you say last time that someone introduced you to a partner but you were not satisfied and didn't settle on one?"

Meng Tao secretly cursed Director Yao for being cunning. She had clearly told her that she already had a marriage partner and would not accept any introduction from her, but now she was pretending to be confused and rejecting the offer so cleanly.

Shen Yu said: "We were not introduced to each other, we are in a free love relationship. We are engaged when we go home for the New Year."

Meng Tao: “…”

Well, she doesn't need to say anything anymore.

Xiao Su was quite gentlemanly. He bowed to Meng Tao and Shen Yu and said, "Excuse me, best wishes!"

Then he turned around and got back into the car. Director Yao and another woman also got in, and the car sped away.

(End of this chapter)