"We're right in the mall, there are barbecue skewers, cold noodles, duck blood vermicelli soup, jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes), roast duck... so many things!"
The voice coming from the phone was Tang Qi's lively yet slightly childlike voice. And in front of her was a simple bowl of beef noodles.
Lu Zhe ordered takeout for dinner today, while Xue Xiaodie and Tang Qi were looking for food in the mall.
He laughed and said, "Alright then, you can choose whatever you want to eat."
"You really..." Tang Qi deliberately drew out her words, "Aren't you going to come? Aren't you going to eat with us?"
Lu Zhe: "I've already delivered the takeout, what do you say?"
"Alright then, take your time eating and working overtime. No, wait a minute! You can't work slow, come home early, we're waiting for you at home!"
Listening to her voice, Lu Zhe could even imagine the young lady standing with her hands on her hips and pouting.
"Okay, I'll try to get back as soon as possible, bye..."
He finished speaking with a laugh and hung up the phone. Just as he put down his phone, he turned around and realized there was someone standing behind him.
It was Su Heng, the company's IT maintenance engineer who had previously helped him with his computer problems.
Su Heng asked jokingly, "Is she your girlfriend?"
"Well……"
For a moment, Lu Zhe didn't know how to answer. After all, he himself wasn't sure whether his relationship with Tang Qi could be considered that of lovers.
"Aha!" Su Heng pointed at him, waving his finger, "No need to say more, you guys understand."
Lu Zhe was both amused and exasperated: "Aren't you overthinking things? What do you know that you think you know?"
Su Heng: "We're in the ambiguous stage of flirting, who doesn't understand that? Okay, you can eat slowly, I'm going to play CS:GO, call me if you need anything."
Lu Zhe: "You're already playing around?"
Su Heng: "If there's nothing to do, why can't we have fun?"
Lu Zhe was slightly puzzled: "If there's no work, why not go home after get off work?"
Su Heng laughed and said, "The computer at home isn't as good as the one in the office, and there's no one home. Why not play games here? Besides, I don't have any work right now, but many of my colleagues are working overtime. Maybe someone will ask me for help, and it would be too much trouble for me to come all the way from home."
Lu Zhe nodded: "I understand, you're single."
Su Heng touched his thinning hair and chuckled, "You're pretty quick-witted, kid... Don't get cocky. Wait until you've won over the girl. Okay, go have some fun. Call me if you need anything."
Lu Zhe nodded, watching the guy walk away, then turned to his computer screen to continue analyzing the problems in the project's progress. At the same time, he picked up a mouthful of beef noodles, eating as he continued reading.
His current job allows him to learn something new almost every day. However, the problems he needs to solve are not overly complex or difficult. This combination of growth and satisfaction makes him feel exceptionally fulfilled.
It could even be said that this is the time when Lu Zhe is most satisfied with his job since graduation.
About ten minutes later, he finished the beef noodles in the disposable paper bowl, and the problem in front of him was finally resolved. He then sent the analysis results to his colleagues in the algorithm department.
Then he took a tissue to wipe his mouth, stuffed the paper bowl and disposable chopsticks into the paper bag next to him, and continued working.
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After a long time, it was completely dark.
Lu Zhe stretched and stretched his neck a few times, then suddenly smelled a strong aroma of oil. Turning his head, he saw the takeout bag still in the trash can. Clearly, it was the bag that was emitting the smell.
So Lu Zhe picked up the paper bag and walked towards the lounge.
The company's large trash can is right next to the break room.
After throwing away the trash and washing his hands, Lu Zhe walked towards his workstation.
As he passed the president's office, he subconsciously glanced inside.
The door was made of transparent glass, so he could see clearly what was happening inside. Just then, he saw Xia Xiaobing look up at him and wave.
Lu Zhe was stunned for a moment.
Xia Xiaobing smiled and gestured for him to come in.
Lu Zhe silently pushed open the door and went inside.
Upon entering, I heard Xia Xiaobing ask, "How's the project progressing?"
Lu Zhe sat down on the sofa and reported, "The logic is basically working. There are some minor issues with the algorithm test run, but they are easy to resolve."
Xia Xiaobing: "You know what to do after the test run is done, right?"
Lu Zhe nodded: "We need to contact our colleagues in the marketing department and conduct real-world testing with the merchants. After that, we should be able to start operations."
Xia Xiaobing then asked, "What kind of work would you like to do after this project is operational?"
Lu Zhe paused for a moment, then honestly replied, "Then I don't know. Mr. Xia, do you have any other plans for me?"
Xia Xiaobing tapped the table with her knuckles and pondered, "After the operation starts, you can't completely wash your hands of it. If any problems arise, they'll definitely come to you for feedback... But that should reduce your workload. I have other plans for you."
Lu Zhe asked instinctively, "What arrangements?"
Xia Xiaobing suddenly stretched and stood up.
"It's too stuffy in the office. Come out and get some fresh air with me. Let's talk outside."
After finishing her speech, Xia Xiaobing walked straight out of the office.
Lu Zhe had no choice but to follow her and walk out.
After leaving the company office, the two entered the elevator. It was past closing time, and the elevator was empty.
Xia Xiaobing pressed the button for the basement level, not the first floor, which is the parking lot.
Lu Zhe stared at the bright and conspicuous button for the basement level and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this for a walk to get some fresh air?"
Xia Xiaobing smiled slightly: "Getting some fresh air doesn't necessarily mean you have to go for a walk. You can also drive. Open the car windows and let the evening breeze in. Have you ever driven on the Third Ring Road or the Ring Expressway at night?"
Lu Zhe: "No, because I don't have a car or a driver's license."
When we arrived at the basement level, the elevator doors opened.
Xia Xiaobing said leisurely, "Then come with me and experience what it's like to run freely at night."
Lu Zhe certainly wouldn't refuse, but he felt that Sister Xia's arrangement was rather sudden...
The two exited the elevator, rounded a corner, and arrived at President Xia's private parking space. The familiar BMW was parked there.
They got into the car.
Lu Zhe had just sat in the passenger seat and closed the door when he heard the young woman next to him clear her throat, so he subconsciously turned his head to look at her.
"Fasten your seatbelts," Xia Xiaobing pulled the handbrake and smiled nonchalantly, "Working overtime is too boring, let's go for a drive."
Lu Zhe said while fastening his seatbelt, "I think the job is actually not too bad..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Xia Xiaobing interrupted him.
The mature woman narrowed her eyes slightly. A predatory glint flashed in her beautiful, striking eyes. Her voice, too, deepened, like a leopard gathering its strength for the final moment, possessing a unique magnetism.
"Hold on tight, I'm about to start driving."
Lu Zhe subconsciously swallowed.
The car started with a roar.
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