Chapter 142: Why are you wearing a high collar shirt? (1/2)

Chapter 142: Why are you wearing a high collar shirt?

“O-of course! What do you mean?”

“Nothing. I was just thinking about how you were last night. You drank the most out of all of us. Yet, you were determined not to get escorted home. So, I was wondering whether you actually made it back.”

“I did make it back… but did I leave by myself last night?”

“Yeah. You were insane! You couldn’t even walk a straight line. I’m surprised you made it back!”

So that means Suyang didn’t appear at the BBQ shop. When did we meet then? While I was walking blindly on the streets!? I narrowed my eyes. I think I’m starting to remember….

My intuition told me that Suyang’s hot gaze never once turned away from my direction. So, I shrank my head and hid behind the cubicle.

I knew I couldn’t hide forever. But I still haven’t thought of an explanation for last night’s occurrence.

Explanation! Explanation! Oh yeah! Logically, Suyang should be the one giving me an explanation! I drank too much. My mind wasn’t conscious. I was the victim here!

No no! I can’t think like that! I’ve heard that when I’m drunk, I act like a female version of Shen Shaoqian. I hug everyone in sight. I wrap my arms around everyone. I am a mess….

“Lin Yixin, the manager is calling you.” Guo Zijun said from his cubicle.

“What?” I responded with a shaky voice and fearfully poked my head out.

“Aren’t you overreacting a bit too much?” Guo Zijun ridiculed me, “I know you were punished by the manager yesterday, but it’s still not too late to fix your relationship with him. Don’t make him wait too long or else you’re going to get yelled at again.”

I closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths. Sigh. What will come will always come. Although the distance between my cubicle and Suyang’s office was less than 7 metres, it felt like an endless execution ground.

I wished my legs were only 1cm long. That way, it would take me forever to get to his office…

Suyang had a crafty smile on his face until I entered his office.

“Manager, is there something you need help with?” I didn’t know where to put my arms. Today, their existence felt like a surplus.

“You took forever to come into my office, yet you slipped out of my apartment so fast.” Suyang teased.

The moment he said those words, I quickly turned around and locked the doors behind me. Then, I reminded him. “Shhh! We are at work right now!”

“This company permits dating amongst coworkers. Don’t worry.”

Suyang casually leaned back against his chair. Right now, I was the only one in panic mode. “This has nothing to do with dating within the company. This is an issue between the two of us! We can’t let anyone know about it!”

“Our issue? What issue do we have….?” Suyang grinned. He obviously knew what he was doing. Ughhhh he was so despicable!

“Why are you wearing a high collar shirt? You don’t find it hot?”

“Why are you asking the question when you already know the answer to it?” I spoke through my teeth.

Suyang stood up; not bothering to hide his cheerful mood. “Actually, I wouldn’t have gone so overboard. But last night, you wouldn’t let me go. That’s why I….” Suyang murmured. Then, he slowly unbuttoned his dress shirt to reveal all the hickeys on his collarbone.

I was the culprit…

“Tell me, how are you going to take responsibility for me?” Suyang tilted his head as he began to lightly swing one of my arms.

“Why should I be the one taking responsibility? I was drunk last night. I wasn’t conscious. You took advantage of me!” I pulled my arm away from him and backed away to keep a safe distance between us.

“Oh I see…” Suyang placed his hand on his chin. “How about I take responsibility for you instead? Actually, it doesn’t matter who takes responsibility for who...but you really surprised me after three years of no contact.”

“What?!” I snapped. I found it extremely annoying how Suyang spoke to me in such a frivolous tone.

“You were much more forward and passionate compared to the past….” He slowly stated. There was a cunning glint in his eyes.

“That’s enough! Enough! You don’t have to explain!” I rushed over to cover Suyang’s mouth. But when I remembered this was the office, I quickly released my hand. “Could we not talk about this stuff at work?”

“Is there any other place you want to meet after work?” Suyang asked.

“I’ll come to your apartment to find you and we can chat then. Okay?”

“Deal. I’ll be waiting for you at home. You better show up.” Suyang smiled and returned back to his seat. “Alright, job candidate Lin Yixin, you may leave now.”

After I exited Suyang’s office, I felt like there was a huge gloomy cloud in front of me. Great. Now, I have to find time to deal with what I had done to Suyang. When am I going to have time to investigate Yao Youfan?

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(Last night)

The more Lin Yixin thought about it, the more enraged she felt. She had been living for 29 years and now a punk had set her up?