Chapter 133 (1/2)

Chapter 133: If You Still Have the Energy for Song Yu, It Seems like It Doesn’t Sound as Serious as over the Phone

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

They entered the office. Before Qi Chengzhi could speak Director Chao addressed Song Yu, “Song Yu, there’s nothing much going on in the afternoon. You can go with Young Master Cheng.”

Song Yu had never taken advantage of her privilege, not even during her time at Jixia High School. After all, many families were as wealthy or more wealthy than the Song family. It was not in her nature to abuse her privileges.

After the Song family’s fall, she did not think she was any longer entitled to these privileges.

If she declined the offer, she knew the other would think her pretentious.

However, after the episode with Qi Chengzhi, it was unlikely she could concentrate on work.

Not to forget the fact that Qi Chengzhi was likely to stay around if she decided to stay.

She lowered her face, which was glowing red, and began packing up. She felt her scalp prickle.

Fortunately, as there was not much to pack, she was quick to clear her belongings.

Qi Chengzhi held her hand as they walked out. Turning to him, she asked, “Why are you early today? Is everything okay at work?”

Chang Lai was waiting with the Range Rover on the opposite road.

While they were waiting to cross, Qi Chengzhi lowered his head and gave her a light peck on the lips. “I decided to come early because nothing much was going on. Initially, I wanted to wait for you in the car, but I remembered I had to discuss the business trip. And then I was curious as to the environment you work in.”

She had not expected the public display ⁠— many people waiting to cross the road, and the cars were at a standstill; stuck in a jam. Under the public’s eyes, Song Yu’s face was redder than usual.

“You should’ve told me before you came. You really put me in a spot.” Song Yu could not the tingles that shot through her system when she spotted him from her seat.

“Don’t you like me that way?” He looked down at her, giving her a gentle smile.

“No.” Blushing, she looked left and right. Despite the crowd, Song Yu took the chance and snuck a kiss, whilst he wasn’t paying attention.

“Even though it was a little too high-profile for my liking, I felt that my heart was about to leap out of me.”

She could still remember his charismatic stance made him stand out even in the office chaos.

“You really know how to flatter a woman’s vanity.” She looked up and smiled at him.

Qi Chengzhi, still smiling gently rubbed his nose against hers. The light turned red, and all the cars stopped, allowing them to cross the road.

The moment they stepped into the car, Qi Chengzhi got a call from Yan Beicheng. After listening, he said, “Wait a moment.” He turned to Song Yu, “A few of them are planning to go to the Red Roof for hot pot and have asked whether we would like to go.”

“Well we don’t have anything planned, so we might as well go,” Song Yu replied. Despite him consulting with her, she knew that he had already made the decision. If he had no desire to attend he would not even bring up the matter.

Furthermore, she had no desire to estrange him from his friends. It was healthy and common for them to maintain their individual company. Plus, Yan Beicheng and the rest were very nice people.

Qi Chengzhi responded, “We’ll be there.”

After Qi Chengzhi hung up, Song Yu asked, “Why does he want to have a hot pot at the Red Roof? Doesn’t he have his hot pot restaurant?”

“The Red Roof has huge rooms, and it affords better comfort and privacy,” continued Qi Chengzhi. “Hence, the preference. Sometimes Beicheng would bring over the ingredients and cook everything there.”

Song Yu recalled the last time they were at Viewpark Residence: Yan Beicheng had brought along the whole hot pot set along with the ingredients. Not hiding her laughter, she said, “He really does enjoy hot pot.”

As it was still early, the two went shopping.

Although Song Yu kept insisting she had enough clothes, Qi Chengzhi still insisted on purchasing her a new wardrobe. He was rather tyrannical in his pampering.

As they walked around, he noticed numerous posters for a blockbuster that was being screened at the cinema on the top floor.

It piqued Qi Chengzhi’s interest, so, holding Song Yu’s hand, he went up to the top floor and bought two tickets.

“Why do you want to watch a movie all of a sudden?” Song Yu trailed behind him as he pulled her along, weaving between the rows of seats.

He had bought the couple box seats at the last row this time.

“I was thinking about our first movie.” Qi Chengzhi pulled her down.

The cinema was still brightly lit. It was crowded with people, chattering and walking between rows as they waited for the popular film to start.

“You had malicious intentions the last time.” Song Yu accused softly, her cheeks pinkening.

Qi Chengzhi laughed silently. His thin lips curled into a lovely arch. He held her hand, “It seems like we’ve only watched a movie together once. We should do more couple’s stuff.”

Song Yu paused, and he saw her eyes light up.

Every time she had an idea, her eyes would shine with a radiant spark.

“Wait for a minute.” Song Yu said and stood up, naturally letting go of his hand. He caught her again.

“Where’re you going?” He asked.

“To do something that normal couples do.” Song Yu pinched his palm and repeated, “Wait for me here. I will be right back. ”

In just a moment, Song Yu came back with two cups of cola and a tub of popcorn. She also had a rose in her hand.

When she sat down, she passed him the rose, her face flushed. Qi Chengzhi raised his eyebrows and said nothing. Song Yu clarified, “There’s an event today. You can get a rose with a ticket. Here’s one for you.”

“Is this what couples do?” Qi Chengzhi took the rose, incredulous.

“I meant drinking cola and eating from the same tub of popcorn!” Song Yu blushed and felt her argument to be a little weak. “How was I supposed to know they were giving out roses?”

When the movie was over, Qi Chengzhi dragged her to the home appliances section of the mall to buy the rose a small vase.

The vase came with a glass case, which the sales assistant mentioned could be placed in a car. Subsequently, Qi Chengzhi added water to the vase and placed the rose inside. He decided to have the rose on display in his car.

Seeing how appreciative he was of a free rose made Song Yu feel mildly ashamed. Perhaps she should pick one out individually for him to show her affections.

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Qi Chengzhi let Chang Lai go off, and drove Song Yu to Red Roof.

Yan Beicheng got someone to carry over a kid-sized table for Qi Youxuan and Little Muran to set up their little pot. The pot was a size smaller than the usual ‘ Mandarin Duck 1 ‘ pot for adults. The soup base for the two was Three Delicacies.

Qi Chengzhi took note of the number of bowls and pairs of chopsticks on the table. He asked, “Who else is coming?”

“Han Zhuoli, Wei Ziqian, and Lao Chu.” Right after Yan Beicheng spoke of it, Chu Zhaoyang and Wei Ziqian arrived. Han Zhuoli came next.

They were candid with each other. Hence, before the trio arrived, the others had already started eating.

The remainder arrived from the office, still dressed in office wear.

Upon arriving they tossed their jackets in the corner and rolled up their sleeves. Bathed in the steam of the hot pot, they all looked casual. The office wear dissolving into a mirage of casual clothes.

Yan Beicheng picked up a fish slice and placed it into his bowl. While waiting for it to cool, he said, “Chenglin said that you two have matching phone cases. That sounds incredible! Why not show it to us?”