Meng Jiuyi opened the door.
The sun was shining brightly outside; it was already high in the sky.
A gentle breeze drifted in from the spacious balcony, bringing with it intermittent birdsong and the man's refreshing, warm scent.
The person who promised to make breakfast last night slept like a log, while the person with a bad cold was actually more energetic than her, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, and had just been sitting in front of the computer giving instructions.
Compared to the other two, she looked like she had just crawled out of a chicken coop.
Xu Yanzhi looked down at her, "How did you sleep last night?"
"very good."
She rubbed her eyes, her face bearing faint pink pillow marks, her sleepy eyes holding a hint of allure. Just a door away, in the clothes-hanging area, hung a piece of fabric as thin as a cicada's wing.
It drifted gently in the breeze blowing in from the balcony.
He lowered his eyes, and the breath he exhaled from his nose was scalding hot.
"Go brush your teeth and come out for breakfast."
The maid brought breakfast, with various kinds of breakfast items placed on the island counter. The sweet soup was made by herself and contained her favorite taro balls and sweet potatoes.
The milk spreads out, and the sago pearls float on top, looking very appetizing.
There was only a cup of coffee in front of him.
It was still a workday, but he was so calm and composed that he didn't seem like he was going to the company at all.
Meng Jiuyi took a sip of the sweet soup.
"Aren't you busy? Shouldn't you have social engagements and a lot of interpersonal relationships to deal with? If you have something to do, we can meet up earlier."
Her eyes were bright as stars. Xu Yanzhi placed a bread roll on her plate and asked, "You're off today. Is it good?"
Meng Jiuyi nodded.
"I'll try it."
She thought he was going to the kitchen to get a bowl, but then she saw him pick up a spoon, gently stir the sweet soup in front of her, scoop up a spoonful to taste it, and find it was still a little hot.
He lowered his gaze, placed the spoon into her bowl, and said with a faint smile, "It's alright."
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Meng Jiuyi stared at the spoon for a moment, unsure whether to drink it or not.
She glanced at the bookshelf next to her, rested her chin on her hand, and changed the subject, "Have you read all the books in the library?"
Xu Yanzhi said, "It's an exaggeration, just a way to kill time when you're bored."
"You get bored too?"
"With the UK often experiencing cloudy skies, people need something to distract themselves, and books provide a greater flow experience compared to other activities."
"That's a lie."
Meng Jiuyi asked, puzzled, "Isn't it said that there are many activities in the overseas student community, and people often get together to hang out—"
Xu Yan's meaning was pointed.
"What do you play with, women or men? If it's the former, I consider myself to be quite virtuous. As for the latter..."
He gave a half-smile, "This sexual orientation has not been developed yet."
"You still have a lot of friends, so you can't make yourself sound so boring. At the very least, your girlfriend is at the school next door."
This topic just slipped out unintentionally.
Both of them were stunned after speaking. Meng Jiuyi's smile gradually faded, filled with apology.
"Am I a spoilsport? Just pretend I didn't say anything."
She was about to get up to scoop some porridge when her wrist was grabbed and pulled back, almost causing her to fall into his arms.
Xu Yanzhi looked at her intently and asked meaningfully, "Have you been wanting to ask me this for a while now?"
His fingers were pressed against her carotid artery, and the spot where his thumb and forefinger pressed made her feel a tingling sensation all over her body.
"Do you remember the last time you were sick? I said I had thought of what I would give in exchange, actually—"
Before he could finish speaking, the doorbell rang repeatedly, one after another.
Xu Yanzhi got up to open the door, but only opened it halfway because he was still there.
A group of cronies stood outside the door, including Cen Dong, who had just gotten married, and Zhou Bo complained.
"Chairman Xu, you're being too polite. Why didn't you tell us you were sick?"
Xu Yanzhi: "......"
What is so important that this needs to be publicized?
"Who told you that?"
"I."
The lazy tone made even Meng Jiuyi, who was inside the house, stiffen at the back of her neck. She tilted her head and glanced over—a tall figure walked around the courtyard with a languid gait.
Tan Yuchen was carrying a fruit basket that was almost bigger than his face, a touching display of brotherly love.
"We heard that Chairman Xu was unwell, so of course we had to come and see you."
Xu Yanzhi smiled faintly, "Bringing so much stuff is too much of a formality."
"How can this be considered a lot?"
Tan Yuchen beckoned behind him with his finger, and a person came to wait by his side with dozens of bouquets of flowers.
He glanced slowly at the barely visible crack in the door, which Xu Yanzhi had gripped so tightly that he couldn't see anything inside. "It's freezing cold outside, so hurry up and let the flowers in."
Their eyes met, and Xu Yanzhi's smile had vanished.
"Wait a moment, there are other people here. Let me ask her what she thinks."
What does it mean that there are other people here?
The others exchanged glances.
Xu Yanzhi turned around and looked at Meng Jiuyi for his opinion. It was fine that a friend came to visit him. Meng Jiuyi just didn't expect Tan Yuchen to arrive so quickly. Wasn't he just on the phone?
The door opened, and bouquets of flowers were carried inside. Fresh flowers are one thing, but who brings potted plants when visiting a patient?
Tan Yuchen lazily raised his eyes by the door, his gaze deep and unfathomable, and met Meng Jiuyi's gaze as he stood by the island platform.
They made eye contact, and then the maid carried the evergreen plant into the room. The leaves scraped against the door and broke off.
It made a very crisp sound.
"Miss Meng."
When the others entered, Zhou Bo felt awkward, realizing he had become a third wheel.
Cen Dong gave Tan Yuchen a sarcastic look and said, "What's wrong with this guy so early in the morning?"
Tan Yuchen entered casually, "My cousin is here too."
Meng Jiuyi pursed her lips and gave an awkward laugh.
"cousin."
The breakfast on the table was complete. He picked up a piece of wife cake, took a bite, and spoke in a nonchalant tone.
"I rushed over as soon as I heard Chairman Xu was sick, and I haven't had breakfast yet. Do you mind if I bring an extra set of chopsticks and a bowl?"
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