Chapter 1

Chen Rui was originally sitting quietly across from me, but suddenly received a phone call. A few minutes later, he hurriedly left with Huang Shuyu.

This is excessive, boss; clearly both pots are placed in your store

"Be careful not to bump into someone." Zhou Shuxin pulled her wrist and moved her aside. Behind Sun Yutan stood a young couple, possibly obstructed by the path, and the man's expression was not very pleasant.

Sun Yutan was originally walking in the middle of the crowd, but the people beside her were hurrying along, almost racing on the carpeted walkway, so she fell behind and leisurely went to retrieve her luggage

"What a coincidence." Occasionally living here, Sun Yutan did not pay much attention. Zhou Shuxin asked her: "Do you need a car assigned to you?"

Considering that they might need to purchase additional items, Zhou Shuxin directly took Sun Yutan to Haidu Mall

Zhou Shuxin shrugged and extended his palm, "Do you want me to help you carry it?"

So now it is time to go

The landing time is 1:10 PM. After enduring a long flight, most people wore long faces and remained silent, resembling a group of puppets being pulled out of the cabin.

"Silence, please." Sun Yutan preemptively halted his unspoken jest, "I know what you are about to say."

How could you think of me this way? I just go around every day. How could our gentle, lovely, and capable little Tan not come?

The boss said that you will probably go back to take a nap, and he also mentioned that he will come to find you for dinner in the evening

Sun Yutan: "My boss"

Beside Chen Rui, Huang Shuyu, who had been observing them with curious eyes, interjected, "This is also my boss." She pointed at Chen Rui and then winked at Sun Yutan, conveying a sense of shared plight as if they were both lost souls in the world.

What other services do you need, Miss Sun? Zhou Shuxin's voice carried a hint of laughter

Sun Yutan seemed to have just entered the Grand View Garden, lingering and wanting to examine everything in detail. Zhou Shuxin, with a half-smile, accompanied her; he was well aware of her fondness for this and knew that no matter how many things she had seen, the one she would ultimately purchase would surely be the most ordinary cactus in her eyes.

Waking up from a deep slumber, it was already close to 7 PM. Sun Yutan, feeling famished, got out of bed, ate a few bites of the cake bought downstairs, and while putting on makeup, called Zhou Shuxin.

No need. The subway is available when going out, and it only takes about ten minutes to arrive. Who needs to drive?

"Preparing to go eat." Zhou Shuxin took the initiative to speak.

Sun Yutan: "Revolutionary friendship."

Sun Yutan indeed had such a plan. She laughed and said, "Hey, Boss Zhou, why not just close the club and set up a stall instead"

No need. Thank you, boss. Goodbye, boss. Sun Yutan felt a bit frustrated

Do not throw too many sugar-coated bullets, boss

No need. Sun Yutan brushed his hand away, saying, You once threw a basin at me before

As the two engaged in their back-and-forth conversation, Huang Shuyu, who had just returned from the restroom, listened with great interest. She casually remarked, "Hey, Sister Xiaotan, you and your boss have such a good relationship."

Sun Yutan shrank her neck to avoid him, "I already knew. I just spared you some face by not exposing it. Stop, stop, stop, I can't hold it steady anymore." She bent down to step out of his control, threateningly holding up a potted plant, "If you make a move again, I'll poke you with this."

It is not permissible; matters such as divination are only suitable for our boss to exploit familiar relationships

Sun Yutan watched as Chen Ruishen gentlemanly pulled out a chair for Huang Shuyu, and inquired in detail about the preferences of the three of them. She thought to herself that time truly is a merciless chisel; how could the graceful Chen Rui be the arrogant youth she remembered? In the past, Chen Rui wouldn't even have bothered to look at her, let alone take the initiative to invite her to dinner. No, Sun Yutan suddenly realized that her memory was flawed; Chen Rui had always been courteous, he just didn't think highly of her family. That had changed quite a bit; he now knew to treat her with kindness and proper etiquette. No, Sun Yutan suddenly realized that her memory was flawed; Chen Rui had always been courteous, he just didn't think highly of her family. That had changed quite a bit; he now knew to treat her with kindness and proper etiquette.

The other three individuals displayed surprise, while Sun Yutan waved his hand in refusal, saying, "No, no. You all carry on with your tasks; we will go eat by ourselves."

Don't come here. When I don't know, you just want to trick me into going to your office

Chen Rui raised his hand to glance at his watch and said casually, "Then let's have dinner together."

Chen Rui's impatient brows relaxed somewhat after making eye contact with her, but then furrowed again as he hesitated to speak: "Sun—"

While chatting, Chen Rui recalled something and asked her again: "Where are you living now?"

Anshan Road

"What a coincidence," Chen Rui wiped his lips clean and said casually, "We happen to have a project over there, and I occasionally stay there. Sun Yutan, it seems we are going to be neighbors."

Upon her return, she did not mention it to anyone, so she was quite surprised to see Xiaoshan waving both hands at her at the arrival gate

Chen Ruichao nodded at him and looked at Sun Yutan: "Who is this?"

Sun Yutan reached the second floor of the escalator but found herself unable to move her feet. She noticed a small shop directly opposite, which had no text on its sign, only three different varieties of cactus icons nailed to it

I see that you are just pretending to be generous because you know I cannot take it away

During the meal, Chen Rui asked her what specific work she was doing. Sun Yutan thought for a moment and replied that it was almost like being a supervisor. She was then shot a glare by Zhou Shuxin, so the topic shifted to the two bosses who had exchanged business cards. Sun Yutan happily continued her meal.

"I am done with my tasks," Chen Rui said with a tone that left no room for argument. "It has been so many years since we last met, and today is a rare occasion. If I don't play the host, my family will say I am not behaving properly."

Ah—" Sun Yutan was taken aback, " Chen Rui! "

I just returned today

Isn't your boss good at calculations? Why not calculate a divination?

Let Xiaoshan come to pick you up

See you in the evening

Throughout the store, whether in the corners of the floor, on the wooden shelves against the walls, or on the ceiling, various types of cacti are in full bloom. The containers are quite exquisite, ranging from rustic earthen pots and delicate white porcelain bowls to shimmering silver tin cans, varying in size and shape, perfectly complementing the plants inside. The walls are clean and unadorned, and under the scattered lighting, they reflect the lush greenery, creating a backdrop that is elegantly simple, while the plants display a myriad of postures.

Thus, under Chen Rui's insistence, four individuals who were only somewhat acquainted sat together in an open-air restaurant on the top floor

Xiaoshan was quite pleased: "The boss is incredibly astute, saying that you would definitely return in the past couple of days, and there was only this one flight, so he told me to come and wait at this time. Sure enough, I was waiting for you." He took the suitcase from her hand, "Where to now, Sister Xiaotan?"

Sun Yutan. She kindly reminded

Zhou Shuxin smiled, his arm reaching over his shoulder to pinch her ear, "Your cleverness has come a bit too late."

That is because you cannot take it away

Sun Yutan purchased a return ticket to Haicheng

As he was speaking, Zhou Shuxin's call came in, informing that she had already sent a cleaning service to the house on Anshan Road, and that the bedding and all necessary living supplies had been replaced with new ones

Long time no see. Chen Rui displayed a formal smile, "Have you returned to Haicheng?"

Indeed, she picked up a small metal can painted with English prints, in the center of which stood a round, plump golden cactus.

Did I not compensate you? Moreover, the pot that fell is perfectly fine, I even suspect that you are trying to scam me.