Section 2

"Will it be possible tomorrow?" She truly could not be certain that she could escape the siege of so many people

She did not know how to respond, so she could only force a smile and say: "You are being modest; over the past few years, you have indeed been thriving."

Yet, in a twist of fate, I found myself claiming to have urgent matters to attend to, and under duress, I surrendered the key to my own security door, breaking free from the encirclement of the crowd

After a storm swept through, she remembered that there was still a mess at home, and the key to the security door was still in the hands of that elderly couple. Although she had specially installed two doors for safety, the key to the outer door was with them, and she did not know how many humiliating treaties she would have to agree to in order to enter her own home

When old lovers reunite, shouldn't the responses be something like "How have you been?", "I am well", "I am also doing fine"? Yet, he unexpectedly said something else.

How did he recognize his own?

Amidst the rising and falling echoes of "I love you, Si Nian," she intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the editing room. The door was half-open, and from this angle, she could see the two figures inside. The screen they were facing continued to replay the advertisement, separated by just a door. Outside, it was bustling with activity, yet inside, it was excessively quiet.

But how did he recognize himself

... ...

The meal quantity for thirteen people, four large takeout bags, as soon as the taxi driver picked it up, he laughed: "Are you moving the restaurant home? Little girl, I'm starving, after I finish this order, I will probably be tempted to death."

She still did not dare to look into his eyes, yet she felt his gaze, which made her momentarily feel uneasy, thinking to herself, "You don't hold a grudge, do you?" Then she heard him speak: "It's barely acceptable"

Of course, give it to Miss. The production is quite smooth. Aren't your two families very close? It would be convenient to deliver it.

She cast a quick glance at Cheng Chen, just as he tapped the back of the chair in front of him, indicating that he had arrived.

In order to avoid the awkwardness of a reunion, she declined all the processes involved in the advertisement, such as color grading and editing.

Finally seeing his own face, is he disappointed or relieved

Before her stood a pair of elderly individuals in their seventies, along with a group of old neighbors gathered at the door to watch the commotion, leaving her with no room to speak... Unexpectedly, just as she was in a state of utter disarray, her phone rang again

He glanced at her

Cheng Chen casually clicked the cap of the pen and stuffed it into the pocket of her jeans, saying to Si Nian: "It's almost done, you can take a look now."

Barely acceptable

This time coincides with the peak flow of customers at the restaurant. She hesitated for a long time between choosing a set meal and ordering a la carte, but ultimately gritted her teeth and decided to wait in line to place an order. Upon hearing that there were thirteen people when she received the menu, the young lady immediately beamed with joy and rattled off a series of dish names.

The phone on the other end is bustling with activity, and how could it be any different on her side?

He held a can of beer in one hand, about to bring it to his lips but paused, revealing a hint of a smile: "We are all men, yet not attentive enough."

She was immersed in the tangled emotions regarding Cheng Chen, desperately drinking hot water when she suddenly heard the doorbell ring. Before she could even stand up, the person outside was already impatiently banging on the door.

The television is currently broadcasting "If You Are the One," with the host laughing heartily, yet unaware of what is being said. Although it is understood that most of it is sensationalism, she still enjoys watching this kind of excitement. When the spotlight shines, all the men and women on stage speak words they would not normally dare to say.

The key issue is that the cola is still locked in the bedroom, and there hasn't been time to feed it. One also wonders whether it will become frantic from hunger

Director Cheng, "The producer poured out the grandest pot of food, "Look at our little M, so impressive, even daring to take away such a large pot of spicy hot pot. I estimate that the taxi will smell of it all night long"

After all these years, still enjoying good food and sleep, pursuing education and work

For the losses caused by one's own mistakes, it is certainly necessary to actively seek compensation. However, it was unexpected that the other party was ungrateful, not only claiming that the entire kitchen was leaking, but also stating that due to the roof leak in the kitchen, all the furniture in the entire three-bedroom apartment was damp and needed to be completely replaced, in addition to requiring the entire room to be thoroughly repainted, and naturally, the wallpaper also needed to be changed

After a chaotic cleanup, Si Nian, still in her pajamas, was dragged downstairs by an imposing elderly couple

Cheng Chen is not very fond of speaking; most of the time, he listens to others.

Forget it, I owe you: "Alright, let me see if I can send the cat to my friend's house for two days."

Many vague thoughts flitted by, wondering how I had been monitored for a year, nearly driving me insane. When I went to find him again, the game account had long been deleted, and QQ was forever gray. I didn't even know which university I attended or in which city I was located... Yet, after a thousand words, it ultimately boils down to the most mundane of phrases

"Come quickly, you took leave during the entire process, and you still haven't come to see the final version?" The producer said decisively, and then added, "The director is leaving early tomorrow morning. Whether the house is on fire or flooded, you must come over. Please, Xiao M. By the way, bring us dinner; there are thirteen of us here."

A few people walked onto the terrace and saw Si Nian lying there, staring intently at the lively bar. They immediately laughed: "It seems that Miss Nightlife has quite a rich social life, doesn't she?"

You see, time not only murders beauty, but also silences the tongue that speaks the truth

How vast is the world, when once everyone was in Beijing, and now they are all in Shanghai, yet she still cannot find him. But how small can it be, that they can still encounter each other like this

When she swept over the spicy hot pot of the mountain city, she remembered that Cheng Chen loved to eat this

Si Nian sighed and said earnestly, "Director Cheng has worked hard"

Si Nian opened the door, and outside the security door stood an elderly couple with stern expressions: "Young lady, your house is leaking water"

In fact, it is quite good; no one will be disheartened by the failure of their first love

A few minutes can determine a lifetime, but where is there so much love at first sight

You certainly speak frankly

... ...

She was somewhat surprised by this series of messages and the book that came with them

On the yellowed kitchen wall, there are only tiny water droplets

The film is ready, please come over to confirm

She has always been inept at handling such minor disputes, often opting for a peaceful resolution.

It is unclear who first mentioned pets, but the producer then brought up the shepherd dog at Cheng Chen's home. Cheng Chen smiled and said, "I have been going out these days and still do not know whom to entrust it to, as it does not like staying in the pet shop."

The crowd, not understanding the situation, turned to look at the smirking producer.

Cheng Chen whispered two sentences to the editor and then stood up to walk out: "This is my favorite dish."

"Quite good," she replied ambiguously, turning the question back to him, "What about you?"

They are all men? Hmm, they are all... men

In any case, we have basically ordered all the signature dishes, so adding one more is not a big deal

The sound of heavy rain, along with the noise of someone talking on the phone behind me, was all subdued by this simple question

Si Nian and Cheng Chen exchanged a glance and smiled politely: "That won't do, I have a cat at home," she tried hard to sound sincere, "and it's the kind of cat that gets easily agitated... Don't you have any other friends?"

What happened? she asked in a low voice, half-covering the phone

The terrace is adjacent to Taikang Road, and through the gaps in the sycamore trees, one can see quite a few enchanting sights. She gazed at the bustling bar across the street, and thinking of the awkward situation she would face tonight, her sorrow deepened

This time, the elderly couple seems to be asking for too much, almost amounting to a loss of three to four months' salary. However, if we do not agree, they will come to the homeowners' committee every day to create a scene, which would mean endless unrest. Yet, if we agree to such unreasonable terms, it is likely that we will be looked down upon by all our university classmates, rendering our legal education meaningless

Is this claim request too unreasonable?

What a coincidence? The producer chuckled and said, "This is fate."

Si Nian picked up the cup of water, unable to come up with an answer no matter how hard he thought, took another sip of water, and moved on to the next question

Si Nian, feeling depressed, looked up and saw them in a state of drunken satisfaction, which truly infuriated him. However, upon seeing Cheng Chen walk in with another man, his anger immediately dissipated.

The most critical point is that if the cola gets hungry, it will undoubtedly tear the sheets and blankets without mercy

No, not at all?" As soon as she finished speaking, she caught sight of what seemed to be a layer of water floating on the kitchen tiles. Turning on the light, she noticed that the bucket of fruit on the water dispenser was indeed placed very neatly, probably because she had forgotten to turn off the water after pouring it just now

The more she thought about it, the more troublesome it seemed; she leaned on the railing of the terrace, lost in deep contemplation

Si Nian looked up at the moon

... ...

When everyone saw the dish, they were indeed astonished

Later, the two of them got into the car. Si Nian deliberately sat by the left window, leaving two seats between them, while Cheng Chen sat there chatting casually with the producer. In their brief conversation, it was revealed that he also resided in Shanghai, having moved there five or six years ago. Both of their houses were in the same district, and the drive took only about ten minutes.

How have you been

The ceiling of the kitchen downstairs has started to leak, but fortunately it was discovered in time, and it has only just begun to leak

In summary, any opportunity to meet with Cheng Chen is completely eliminated