Section 3

Xiao Yu shrugged and said, "Just look at it yourself."

Xiao Yu chuckled: "Does he still have Baidu Tieba?"

The young girl had an expression that conveyed understanding: "Boss, rest assured, we are all on the same side, and I will never speak carelessly in the forum."

In fact, during the college entrance examination, my score had already exceeded the cutoff line here, but because of him, I gave up on this dream

It is alright, I will wait for you

It was not until the match resumed that she, while watching the excitement on the field, said to him: "I haven't made up my mind yet, and I haven't resigned either"

He moved his shoulders slightly, as if preparing to take the stage: "How is it?"

It was originally a joke, and she said it very naturally, but unexpectedly, Xu Nanzheng did not reply immediately

She walked over somewhat helplessly, and Xu Nanzheng then said to that group of people: "The future public relations manager, Xiao Yu." After saying this, he turned to glance at those people again, "These are all the graduates who just signed."

Xiao Yu responded, "I am on campus, but I am lost and cannot find the basketball court"

Do you remember the first time she held Xu Nanzheng's hand and introduced him to Wang Xiyao, saying: "This is my brother Xu Nanzheng, and my name was given by him. It is said that at that time, the two families proposed more than one hundred names, and he was only six years old, yet he insisted on 'Xiao You Yu Sheng' being the best. He was quite the little tyrant back then; who could stand up to him? Unfortunately for me, I ended up with such a strange name." It is said that at that time, the two families proposed more than one hundred names, and he was only six years old, yet he insisted on 'Xiao You Yu Sheng' being the best. He was quite the little tyrant back then; who could stand up to him? Unfortunately for me, I ended up with such a strange name.

Xiao Yu fell silent, but her words inadvertently brought up Xu Nanzheng. He casually replied, "Matters of romantic history are often used for hype. His becoming a CEO at the age of 28 is somewhat related to this industry. The first ten years were the era of the internet boom; when Baidu first went public, even the receptionists were worth millions. You just missed the right timing."

Xu Nanzheng paused for a moment, then slowly raised his head to survey his surroundings. It was only when he turned around and saw her that he shook his head with a smile and continued to ask his phone, "How long have you been here?"

It was not until Xu Nanzheng finished speaking that Xiao Yu realized what he was referring to

She did not expect that her casual remark about a romantic encounter would be taken seriously by him. In fact, after returning from Tibet, she did not even leave her phone number for Han Ning. The two of them were like strangers who had met by chance, reasonably going their separate ways, having long lost contact with each other

It was already dark when I left the company

As soon as these words were spoken, whether it was those lounging on the sidelines or those playing on the court, they all stopped and gazed at Xiao Yu with great interest

Amidst the crowd's jeering, he turned around and walked back, kicking each person squatting by the sidelines: "Go wash up, it's time to eat." After saying this, he reached Xiao Yu and took the cigarette from her fingers: "In a couple of days, the HR director will discuss salary and bonuses with you. Do you have any bottom line?"

He gave up the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree abroad, and he himself moved to Shanghai to start a company, subsequently passing the examination to settle in Shanghai

Xu Nanzheng raised his hand to check the time and said, "Report the building next to you, I will come to pick you up now." As he spoke, he also said something to the assistant sitting by the basketball court, vaguely mentioning preparing for the car to leave and meeting outside the east gate.

Xiao Yu has been speculating whether Wang Xiyao is indeed Xu Nanzheng's first love. However, even after nearly ten years since their breakup, there is still no answer.

The young girl sighed twice, expressing her lament of being born at the wrong time

That is why she is called Xiaoxiao

The internet industry is filled with young people, and there is not much of a strong hierarchical concept. Upon hearing this news, they immediately shouted excitedly, continuously urging for a detailed background introduction, insisting on specifics down to personal issues. Facing those enthusiastic faces, Xiao Yu could only respond with a wry smile, saying a few words, and ultimately dismissed them with some flattering remarks about having always admired Tsinghua University.

Of course, who doesn't have a forum now? Especially someone like her, who became a CEO before turning thirty and has such a background; she has long been elevated to the status of an idol. She sighed, "Although he has already resigned, I believe he will make a comeback. You have no idea how many people on the forum are revealing his romantic history every day, claiming to know the inside story; it makes me want to laugh.

Who would have thought that Wang Xiyao's fate would also be intertwined because of his own involvement

He hung up the phone and smiled at her, gesturing: "Let me introduce you to a new colleague"

I am at Tsinghua, would you like to come over and have a meal together

On the second day, when she submitted her resignation letter, the newly arrived American boss was still taken aback, repeatedly asking why and whether another company had offered better benefits. She merely explained that she was acting on a friend's request and found it difficult to refuse. In the end, the two of them spent an hour in the office expressing their regrets back and forth before the boss finally signed with a flourish.

Xiao Yu glanced at him and said, "You haven't proposed any enticing conditions at all"

Xiao Yu, feeling helpless, pointed at the court and said with a smile, "If you make the three-pointer, I will go with you."

She has returned? I didn't expect that after being abroad for so long, she still retains the number she used a few years ago

Having roughly finished speaking, the assistant had already taken out his phone to start arranging the itinerary. Only then did he pull out a cigarette case and called out with a smile, "Why aren't you talking?" She initially wanted to continue the pretense, but ultimately couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Xu Nanzheng, smoking in public at our alma mater is not a good example."

In fact, she also practices calligraphy, but it is only sufficient for signing her name on documents

The familiarity between her and him is so profound that there is no need to express "I truly love you" like naive strangers who are just getting to know each other, anxiously awaiting a response. She understands Xu Nanzheng's personality; if he loves her, he will certainly approach her directly, rather than rationally drawing a line to maintain a relationship that resembles that of siblings or friends.

Because it is facing away from oneself, apart from the outline, no details can be discerned

She could see her faint reflection on the glass, as well as Xu Nanzheng's profile. He seemed to have glanced at her for a moment but did not continue the conversation, only reminding her, once the car was out of the parking space, to "fasten your seatbelt"

Xiao Yu walked over while saying, "Not long now"

Arrived?

She had just taken two steps when she saw Xu Nanzheng hang up the phone. A playful thought crossed her mind, and she simply dialed his number, standing behind him to watch. Soon, the familiar ringtone echoed around them, and Xu Nanzheng took his phone out of his pocket and quickly answered it

He took two puffs and then lightly exhaled a faint wisp of smoke: "That kid Han Ning is really lucky. I exerted myself to no end, and I only managed to get this one sentence from you." Suddenly, he turned the cigarette around and handed it to her: "Help me hold this for a minute."

He was far away, and I could only see him draping his jacket over his shoulders, bowing his head as he spoke on the phone

Americans appreciate a sense of occasion, so they specifically organized a small party in the break room. After a few bottles of champagne were consumed, a junior executive approached and quietly asked, "Boss, is there a company going public? Are you taking the opportunity to distribute shares? Count me in."

At that time, I only thought that the school did not matter, as long as I could be in the same city as him

Just as she was about to say something, her phone suddenly rang, and the name flashing on the screen was Wang Xiyao

She merely looked at him while he spoke, yet suddenly recalled the past

A curve shot went straight towards the hoop, effortlessly swishing through the net and landing.

It is not that there has been no estrangement, nor that there has been no effort to draw closer; it has all been in vain. Perhaps it will only be when he finally falls in love with someone in a moment of fervor and announces his engagement that everything will be considered at an end

I know, he merely lowered his head slightly, glanced at her, shook out a cigarette from the pack, and held it between his teeth, "It's been almost a week, let's make a decision."

She replied, "I just came out of the company"

As soon as she took the cigarette, Xu Nanzheng had already thrown his coat to the assistant beside him and called out to the crowd, "Throw the ball over here"

He did not hesitate at all, merely uttering a simple "good"

It was not until she closed the glass door that she felt a slight pain in her lips. Glancing at the mirror, she was surprised to find a cut that had inexplicably appeared, with a faint ache.

"It's not that serious," she intentionally paused, took a sip of water, "I want to change cars; this one is too tiring to drive, especially since parking is inconvenient. Let's go buy one together another day." He was somewhat surprised: "When you bought this car, I said that a young girl is not suited to drive an SUV. Are you regretting it now?"

Thus, it is only natural that she is the most favored disciple of her grandfather, often being mentioned as a lesson in his words

After he finished speaking, someone in the arena made a beautiful three-point shot, and the crowd immediately erupted in cheers.

Xiao Yu nearly choked, silently lamenting that today's children perceive success and wealth as overly simplistic

With a single sentence, someone in the arena immediately threw a basketball out, which quickly smashed to the ground with a loud noise: "Boss! Don't embarrass us!"

Xiao Yu chuckled, casually took two bottles of mineral water from the back row, opened one, and handed it to him: "You dare to say it's good without even hearing what it is?" Xu Nanzheng took it and replied: "But with a request, I will do my best to fulfill it."

Wang Xiyao, this name has always been surrounded by many accolades since childhood. Both of her parents are writers associated with literary societies, and they preferred to raise their daughter as an ancient woman, ensuring she learned everything from music, chess, calligraphy, to painting. Ultimately, it is her exceptional calligraphy that receives the most praise, as she has never lost in any competitions throughout her middle and high school years.

He lit a cigarette and, with a hint of helplessness, said: "Am I considered a good option for you?"

Xiao Yu bit the bottle's mouth and smiled: "It really isn't."

Xiao Yu parked her car near Tsinghua University and walked through the school gate. It was dinner time, and there were many students coming and going. However, because she had a client meeting today, she was dressed very formally, which caused many people to turn their heads to look at her as she walked by. It wasn't until she reached the basketball court and saw Xu Nanzheng standing outside the court that she finally breathed a sigh of relief

In the 1990s, a young girl in her teens surprisingly sold her writing for seventy to eighty thousand.

She glanced at her watch and calculated the time in her mind: "It will take me at least half an hour to get there at the fastest. It seems like there are many people waiting on your side. Is it urgent to arrive?"

He reported the specific location and then hung up the phone

In the past two years, I have hardly taken any annual leave. As long as she is willing, she can leave immediately. However, since it is ultimately my old employer, I agreed to the boss to work for another week to hand over my responsibilities before departing

He had the assistant drive the car away while he accompanied Xiao Yu to retrieve it. Just as he closed the car door, he asked again, "Is there any special request?" Xiao Yu shook his head but then seemed to remember something and suddenly nodded, saying, "There is a personal request."

Xiao Yu responded with a sound, unbuckled the seatbelt and fastened it securely, then casually turned on the music, alleviating the awkward silence.

She drove onto the North Third Ring Road, pondering where to spend her evening meal when Xu Nanzheng called. Upon answering, the voice on the other end was very distant and noisy. Xu Nanzheng first said, 'Be careful of the counterattack,' and then asked over the phone, 'Are you off work?'

It is estimated that after intense exercise, the voice is somewhat low and carries a slightly hoarse quality

At that time, I was still at Tsinghua University Affiliated High School, wandering here in my school uniform while skipping classes, frequently getting lost and asking for help. Yet, whenever he found me, he would constantly exclaim that it was no wonder Tsinghua was so vast that I could get lost. He would always raise his eyebrows and smile, saying: "By the time you come here, I will just be pursuing my doctor's degree."

Xiao Yu looked into his eyes, and suddenly her heart began to race a little faster

She has been waiting, waiting for him to fall in love with her. Unable to move forward, yet unwilling to retreat

Xu Nanzheng effortlessly received the ball, gazing at the hoop from a distance. He dribbled it rhythmically, and soon two executives surrounded him, attempting to snatch the ball before he got into the game. However, before they could get close, Xu Nanzheng had already swiftly dribbled past them, releasing the basketball with a remarkably elegant motion.

Even Grandpa feels regret about this matter, yet she insists on filling in only one school name on the application form and the optical mark recognition card while all her classmates are anxiously studying the score thresholds and schools.

Xiao Yu exchanged a glance with him before turning to look out the window: "Back then, I always had to pick you up, but you weren't used to me driving you. You are tall, and I certainly couldn't get you a toy car or a small sports car to drive, could I?"

Because of this sentence, there was a moment of silence in the car