Chapter 7

It is indeed a reply from Chen Luchuan: In the future, I will still need to rely on your guidance.

She decided that if Chen Luchuan still replied, she would directly respond with a "heh" next time

He Shan glared at her, "The hair washing room downstairs charges 15 yuan per session. If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some."

Upon waking from her slumber, Lin Yue no longer indulged in those chaotic thoughts. People are inclined to seek benefits and avoid harm; she could not deceive herself by painting a grand vision that would eventually become a reality.

Chai Wei glanced at her and said, "Why? Don't you like him? You should seize the opportunity to showcase yourself."

Lin Yue thought for a moment, fearing that this was the worst situation, neither liking nor disliking it, just feeling indifferent, much like drinking mineral water

Lin Yue laughed, "How can you be so vulgar"

No

Isn't that your own child?

Chai Wei laughed and punched her lightly: "You two are college classmates; surely you have endless topics to discuss when alone."

He Shan was both angry and amused, "You are not going out to play today"

Are you serving me a meal?

After hearing this, Chai Wei couldn't help but laugh, "What is Xu Kun studying?"

Chai Wei noticed her change in complexion and asked, "Who is here to pick you up?"

Lin Yue smiled and said, "You are showing off your affection again as we speak."

Of course it is important! You must think it through; if you sleep with someone for a lifetime, can you really do so with someone you do not like?

Lin Yue glanced and said, "You can choose a more relaxed one for the bedroom."

Lin Yue was sitting and chatting casually with Chai Wei when her phone rang. She glanced at it and was surprised to see that it was a call from Chen Luchuan

Well

What feelings do you have towards him? Do you like him or not?

On Sunday, Lin Yue accompanied Chai Wei to the photography studio to select wedding photos. Upon meeting, Chai Wei did not mention anything else and directly asked her how she felt that night

During breakfast, He Shan was clearly still angry about what happened last night. Lin Yue thought to himself that he wasn't even angry, so he couldn't understand where her anger was coming from

He Shan knew that those around her were being perfunctory, and she couldn't help but nag a few more times

Chai Wei learned about this matter and said that she is simply magnanimous.

Did not wash hair

He said.

He Shan chuckled, "Pfft, with that appearance of yours, can you even eat? Just one glance saves three meals."

Chen Luchuan took note of her small gesture, smiled, and said, "You all sit down first, I will check if there are any seats available at other tables." With that, he turned and walked away

Lin Yue smiled

Lin Yue considered herself to have no refined artistic taste, as her preferences were all for the popular and widely appreciated styles. Xu Kun, on the other hand, seemed to have some knowledge of painting, calligraphy, and photography. During their visit to the Jiangcheng Exhibition Center, Xu Kun took it upon himself to provide commentary along the way, saying things like, "The focal point of this photograph is precisely at the golden ratio on the horizon line," and, "The complementary colors in this photograph are very bold." Lin Yue listened with a vague understanding and little interest, yet she felt it inappropriate to ask Xu Kun to stop talking. Later, she found an excuse and suggested that they explore separately. She was drawn to a photograph of apricot blossoms, densely packed and bustling; even in black and white, one could sense the vibrant flowers almost leaping out of the frame. When she inquired about the price, it was reasonable, and she immediately paid a deposit. Afterward, when Xu Kun saw the photograph, he bluntly told her that she had made a poor purchase, criticizing the composition as chaotic, lacking any negative space, and too cluttered.

The three words "You're too polite" convey a sense of detachment and lack of meaning. The person receiving the message can either continue the conversation due to excessive politeness and upbringing, unwilling to let the other party become the conversation's terminator, or...

Chai Wei set aside a portion for Lin Yue, saying, "You also help to pick some out."

The single peak specifically called to inquire, "Then you all wait at the company, I will arrange for someone to drive over to pick you up, it is not easy to hail a taxi at this time."

She first replied to Xu Kun: I apologize, I went to bed too early last night and did not see the message. I may not have time this week as I need to accompany a friend to the photo studio to select pictures

Not much

Who is Xu Kun

After finishing the call, Chen Luchuan glanced at the rearview mirror. Lin Yue still appeared to be in a state of disinterest. He couldn't help but smile wryly, thinking that he should have had Wang Peiyuan come to pick him up—Lin Yue truly disliked him to the extent that he was unwilling to share a car.

She often hears people say that emotions are like a bottomless whirlpool; once one is deeply trapped, there is no way to return. However, at times she feels that reason is the true bottomless pit. When she decides to approach something rationally, she must invest tenfold or a hundredfold more reason later to sustain it. Both are exhausting; the former exhausts with abandon, or exhausts with anxiety.

What use is there in liking light

Lin Yue answered the phone, only saying a few "mm-hmm, ah-ah" and "okay, hold on a moment" before finally hanging up. He then said to Chai Wei, "Let's go"

Chai Wei was simply impressed, "So do you like him?"

Lin Yue smiled and said, "You really should form an alliance with my mother"

Chai Wei nodded and said, "You see, your aesthetic sense is quite reliable, isn't it"

Lin Yue looked up at her and asked, "Is liking important?"

Chen Luchuan arrived driving a vehicle from the Single Peak and first greeted the two individuals

Lin Yueze stated: I am clear about the distinction between public and private matters

At least three have been gathered, with sufficient planning and art, but there is still one programmer missing. Lin Yue was in a state of distress when Zhao Qingya came forward to recommend herself

Early on Monday morning, the regular meeting was still held first. Lin Yue's team had not yet gathered, and only a schedule had been established. Shan Yifeng urged Lin Yue to submit the list of team members by Wednesday at the latest. Lin Yue agreed and immediately turned to speak kindly to the senior members of the programming team.

Rough words but sound reasoning—speaking of which, I think this is indeed a line of thought; why not engage both of these individuals...

Chai Wei was utterly exhausted. Taking advantage of Chen Luchuan's moment on the phone, she leaned close to Lin Yue's ear and said: "You are truly a piece of rotten mud that cannot be propped up against the wall"

Oh, how did I offend you

Lin Yue did not dare to think further and replied, "It is only right."

It's about that matchmaking guy

Lin Yue nodded silently, fully aware that Chai Wei's words were indeed very accurate

Lin Yue's expression was one of displeasure

What I said to you in person

After a pause, he said: "Actually, the person I have been seeing recently is quite good. They have a pleasing appearance, are reliable at work, and aside from having been divorced, I can't find any other faults."

Do not trust my judgment; the last time I went to the photography exhibition with Xu Kun, I bought a photograph and he ridiculed me for quite a while.

After getting into the car, Lin Yue only buried her head and pretended to be dead, while Chai Wei secretly pinched her several times

Throughout the journey, only Chai Wei kept looking for topics to discuss, but she and Chen Luchuan, one being an artist and the other a programmer, had only known each other for a few days, and after a couple of exchanges, the conversation fell silent.

It is not a major issue, is it not permissible for someone to make a mistake?

He Shan chewed on the steamed bun, glanced at her, took another sip of the thin rice porridge, and then looked at her again

How have you been with Xu Kun recently

Why?

Chai Wei was taken aback, "You said it yourself?"

The annual meeting is also scheduled for Friday evening, and everyone will go directly to the hotel after work. One of Chai Wei's subordinates had a light beauty procedure that went a bit wrong, and Chai Wei helped her resolve it, which caused a slight delay in getting off work. Lin Yue had nothing to do anyway, so he just waited for her in the office.

When Chi Wei finished her tasks, there were only half an hour left until the start of the wine party

How do you know that Chen Luchuan does not like you

Recently, Chen Luchuan has been familiarizing himself with the company's work model, and all interactions between Lin Yue and him have been strictly professional. Since the project has not officially commenced, the two have hardly exchanged a few words despite being in the same office for a week.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Chen Luchuan's original seat was taken, leaving only three positions available at Wang Peiyuan's table

Then reply to Chen Luchuan: You are too kind

The phone has quieted down

Not long after forming the team, the company is about to start preparing for the annual meeting. The annual meeting every year consists of three elements: dining, awards, and lucky draws, which does not bring anything new

Chai Wei sat down first and called out to Lin Yue and Chen Luchuan, "Hurry and take a seat, the banquet is about to begin."

Lin Yue casually tossed the phone onto the bed, intending to go wash up, but unexpectedly, the phone buzzed twice.

Chai Wei chuckled softly and picked out a photo, "What do you think about enlarging this photo to hang in the bedroom?"

Chai Wei: "... ... promising."

Lin Yue hurriedly covered her mouth, "Stop talking nonsense!"

Lin Yue: "How is it that a perfectly good matter, when it comes out of your mouth, carries the flavor of a B-grade film?"

Lin Yue was astonished, after all, her reply was infallible for ending conversations. It is often said that if one wishes to engage in conversation, one should avoid using conclusive statements; it is preferable to include a question at the end of the sentence, as this allows for an ongoing exchange, round after round.

Is being divorced not considered a flaw?

Lin Yue sat down and moved the chair a little closer to Chai Wei

When looking for a partner, it is essential to find someone who can respect your preferences. For instance, my boyfriend works in hydraulic engineering, which is completely unrelated to my field of study. He does not enjoy the Japanese anime that I watch at home on weekends, which he considers to be mere nonsense. However, he never criticizes my interests and sometimes is even willing to indulge me.

Xu Kun quickly replied: Alright, let's talk again when we have time.

After a brief scuffle, the studio staff brought over the sample photos for Chai Wei to select from

"That is what is said to others?" Chai Wei waved her hand, "What is said to others cannot be taken as a standard. No matter how things were in the past, what matters most is the present. Look, neither you nor he is in a relationship, so there is no harm in getting to know each other a bit. Zhao Qingya is only twenty-four years old, and she was extremely proactive when she first met Chen Luchuan. You have an advantage over her; as old classmates, you know each other well and can tailor your approach accordingly.

However, this cannot be considered a significant issue

Do not go out

Accounting, graduated from Jiangcheng Normal University

His preference for complementary colors based on the golden ratio is certainly not a flaw, but the flaw lies in his prescriptive attitude towards your tastes

Lin Yue replied, "That is not the case."

What is being said is quite impressive; one might mistakenly think that this person is a professor from an art department