Chapter 5, Love is difficult to express

A long-haired girl in a flowing long dress stepped onto the small stage, holding a violin and a bow in her hands. The girl gracefully bowed slightly, then positioned the violin on her left shoulder. She gently pressed the violin with her chin and elegantly drew the bow across the strings

However, Shen Qianxue smiled faintly and continued to focus on her work. It was not until Xia Ziming and Che Xiaoman had left that Shen Qianxue let out a sigh of relief and paused her tasks.

Such a scene was quite unpleasant in Xia Ziming's eyes. Just as he was about to get up and sit next to Shen Qianxue, his phone rang. It was a call from his father, and Xia Ziming had no choice but to step out of the private room to answer it. As soon as Xia Ziming reached the corridor, Shen Qianxue was pulled away by her colleagues to choose songs.

Every morning, Shen Qianxue can see soy milk, fried dough sticks, and Chaozhou rice rolls on her desk. During lunch, Yang Xiaofan thoughtfully orders takeout for her. Shen Qianxue occasionally teases him, saying he is like a full-time nanny, and Yang Xiaofan also sometimes jokes about Shen Qianxue being so thin and not properly supplementing her nutrition

Hmm. Shen Qianxue smiled faintly, gently lowering her head, as the lost sense of happiness was gradually reclaimed

Shen Qianxue quietly squatted in front of the sofa, watching the white hairs in Zhang Meiwen's hair and the increasing wrinkles on her face. In a daze, she felt that her mother had truly aged.

"It sounds as if I am begging you." Shen Qianxue rolled her eyes at the screen, but ultimately softened her tone and invited him in her personal capacity.

Qianxue, sometimes I miss the times we spent together in the past

The two of them stood at the ticket counter for a long time, and finally chose a movie titled "He is a Dragon"

Onlookers laughed and applauded, with some saying it was a display of "showing affection," but for the two of them, it was actually just the moment they had confirmed their romantic relationship

Shen Qianxue was never particularly concerned about entertainment gossip, but she never imagined that one day she would also become a headline, which she finds amusing to think about

You can translate all of these, how impressive

I have only a cooperative relationship with your company, and our friendship is quite shallow, so I would never go. However, your personal invitation is different; since you are willing to accompany me for dinner and a movie, I would certainly be willing to accompany you for karaoke.

When Shen Qianxue woke up, the silver screen in the theater was playing the ending theme song. She dazedly lifted her head, realizing that she had missed something, feeling both embarrassed and regretful

Surrounded by couples on all sides, Song Yiming looked at the couples around him and suddenly became cynical: "Why can couples nowadays be so affectionate and touchy in public? They show no regard for the feelings of those around them"

Shen Qianxue always replied to him with a smile: "I would rather die thin than be fat"

The Western restaurant at 8 PM can be considered the best choice for a couple's date

As Shen Qianxue stepped out of the office building, she felt enveloped by the warm glow of the setting sun, and she couldn't help but take a deep breath and stride forward

After he had spoken several sentences, Shen Qianxue slowly ceased her typing. She raised her head, slightly moved her rolling chair back, and said: "First, I believe that accompanying the boss for a meal is not within my job responsibilities." Shen Qianxue clasped her hands together, leaned back against the chair, her expression indifferent, "Second, regarding the last incident, if an apology is necessary, you should address it to the author directly. Third, if you are truly bored and have no one to accompany you, you may invite your fiancée."

The two took their seats, with Xia Ziming and Che Xiaoman sitting at positions that formed a right angle to each other. Xia Ziming looked at Song Yiming as if he were gazing at an adversary

Throughout the journey, everyone was curious whether Song Yiming and Shen Qianxue were truly in a relationship. This topic persisted until everyone began to request songs

So they are really in a relationship

"The company is organizing a singing event at 8:30 PM tonight. Are you coming along?" Shen Qianxue tentatively typed this message in the chat window. The other party quickly replied: "So, are you inviting me in the name of the company, or is it a personal invitation?"

"Qianxue, I have already expressed my stance, shouldn't you respond?" Song Yiming smiled slyly, seemingly confident that Shen Qianxue would not refuse him in front of so many people

It is unclear when these rumors began to circulate within the company. Terms such as "vixen," "mistress," and "third party" have all been attributed to Shen Qianxue, but she does not care much and is too lazy to explain.

"Suddenly I remembered that your contract has not been signed, so I brought it along for you." Shen Qianxue slightly raised the rolled-up contract in her hand and knocked on the door a few times. However, the contract was merely an excuse for her to visit him; she thought she might take a chance to see if he was home. Unfortunately, he was not, so she had no choice but to wait and see.

At this moment, Che Xiaoman got up and sat down beside Song Yiming

Song Yiming could not help but smile wryly: "What I truly seek is a love that lasts forever, not one that ends simply because I cannot go out during the day. Today's women are too restless, pursuing both love and material wealth."

Is there a difference

Yesterday, someone in the work group started to stir things up, so Xia Ziming and Che Xiaoman decided on the venue and time for singing, which would be near the company. Shen Qianxue thought, why not invite Song Yiming as well? The time is set for 8:30 PM, when the sun will have already set

Perhaps he is precisely fond of her neat and tidy demeanor

"Why did you play the ending song? Didn't you know I fell asleep and didn't wake me up?" Shen Qianxue looked at Song Yiming, who had already taken off his 3D glasses, pouting for the first time out of annoyance.

Haha. Shen Qianxue couldn't help but laugh out loud, "It's good that you have such confidence!" Holding back her laughter, Shen Qianxue patted him on the shoulder, and upon seeing his bewildered expression, she couldn't help but burst into laughter again

Shen Qianxue sighed and decided not to think about matters unrelated to work

Indeed, wherever there are people, there are rumors. Currently, most of the colleagues in the company are discussing the relationship between Yang Xiaofan and Shen Qianxue. In addition to this discussion, everyone has also begun to pay attention to the relationship between Shen Qianxue and Xia Ziming. Some have already uncovered the fact that Shen Qianxue and Xia Ziming are alumni, and they have also started to talk about Shen Qianxue's past close friendship with Che Xiaoman.

Shen Qianxue was dressed very casually, wearing a slightly transparent white chiffon long-sleeve shirt paired with a nude pink long skirt and camel-colored chunky-heeled sandals. Her gaze was gentle, with earplugs in her ears, and a melody hummed softly from her nose, serene and melodious

"Do you think showing off your love will become a beautiful scenery, or will it attract lightning?" Shen Qianxue asked deliberately, unable to help but tremble with laughter.

The light in the corridor is somewhat dim, and a solitary figure stands at the window of the corridor. A few rays of the setting sun are cast in from outside the window, illuminating Shen Qianxue's profile as she gazes blankly at the birds flying in the distance

Song Yiming initially felt some resistance, but he could not express it and merely shifted to the side. Che Xiaoman kept asking about the inspiration for his novel, praising his work incessantly.

There is no need to reminisce any longer; even if you do, time will not flow backward, and I will not change my mind. Women are often much more decisive in matters of the heart than men. In the past, Shen Qianxue did not think this way, but recently she has come to understand herself more and more.

"I helped an elderly lady cross the road, which delayed me for a moment," Song Yiming said, prompting laughter from many people.

Shen Qianxue always sees traces of Zheng Sheng in Yang Xiaofan, but there has been no news of Zheng Sheng since graduation.

"Ziming, what are you doing here?" Che Xiaoman's voice came from outside the door. She stood at the entrance, pretending to knock, and then stepped in wearing silver frosted high heels. In just two days, Che Xiaoman's chestnut curls had transformed into silky straight black hair, and the blue floral patterns on her chiffon dress bloomed quietly, as if she were imitating Shen Qianxue's former style.

I have been wanting to write a love detective novel recently, but I can't find the feeling of love.

Zhang Meiwen curled up, sleeping deeply, with a slight smile at the corners of her lips, as if she had already celebrated her birthday for Shen Qianxue in her dreams. Shen Qianxue tiptoed over and covered her with an air-conditioned blanket

"So, do you want to show off your love with me?" Song Yiming blinked his eyes, looking at Shen Qianxue with some anticipation

Song Yiming had just walked up the stairs when he saw Shen Qianxue standing at his doorstep. She leaned against his door, turned her face to the side, wore earphones, listened to music, and gazed at the setting sun outside the corridor window. The scene was very vivid. Song Yiming stared blankly at her. If he had a paintbrush in his hand right now, he might paint her standing here.

It's so obvious, for sure.

I'm not here to help refugees. Shen Qianxue joked, and the two of them suddenly laughed together.

Why aren't you wearing sunglasses and a mask today? Did you also take off your gloves, is everything okay?

As they stepped out of the KTV, the outside world had already transformed into a realm of neon lights. The city at midnight was filled with lively and bustling scenes. Just as Shen Qianxue was about to ask Song Yiming where he planned to take her on their date, Song Yiming walked to the roadside and hailed a taxi

Shen Qianxue suddenly remembered something. It seems that there is a company gathering today, and they are going to go singing.

Are you awake?

During this period, Song Yiming would often chat on QQ, occasionally teasing and provoking Shen Qianxue, asking her when she would come to see him for a date. Shen Qianxue also teased him, saying, "If you come out during the day, I'll date you every day."

In fact, we are like those fireworks, each of us will bloom into our own shape and brilliance, and then quietly dissipate. Song Yiming walked to the edge of the seawall and looked up at the night sky.

Shen Qianxue leaned down and kissed her cheek, then walked to the table and lit the candles on the cake. Looking at the flickering candlelight, she closed her eyes and made a wish: May there be peace and smoothness.

Aren't you planning to give it to me? Shen Qianxue looked at the contract hidden in Song Yiming's embrace and began to doubt whether she had signed with a fake author.

"Get in the car, let's have a meal together." Shen Qianxue was unsure whether Xia Ziming was intentionally waiting for her or if it was merely coincidental that he came out of the parking lot. However, Xia Ziming's assertive tone left her feeling displeased

The announcement echoed in the cinema: "Ticket checking for Hall 3 has begun, please enter promptly if you are watching a movie in Hall 3." Seeing that Shen Qianxue looked a bit awkward, Song Yiming hurriedly stood up and pulled her into the screening room

Shen Qianxue did not respond, but continued to focus on the work at hand

At this moment, the lights came on at the small stage in the Western restaurant.

Regarding this matter, Song Yiming did not explain too much. Instead, he made a sarcastic post on Weibo, saying that the angle of the journalist's shots was not very good and made them all look ugly. He hoped for improvement next time. Because of his humorous and witty style, the readers who came to watch all left him positive reviews.

During this busy week, Yang Xiaofan has been meticulously concerned about her three meals a day.

Two weeks later, Shen Qianxue was exhausted from work. The lengthy novel sent by Song Yiming has entered the review stage, and the final drafts from other editors have also been submitted. The task of reviewing manuscripts suddenly became very heavy.

I heard that Boss Xia and the editor-in-chief used to attend the same school

Zheng Sheng was probably just a passerby in Shen Qianxue's life, yet he remained in her heart in a unique way. Although Shen Qianxue did not like him, she could not help but approach anyone on the street who resembled him. The outcome was evident; she had never truly encountered him on the street.

Song Yiming watched her enter the hallway before turning around and leaving. She suddenly remembered that there were still unfinished words and hurriedly searched back.

Shen Qianxue was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, feeling the murderous glares from the couples around her.

Shen Qianxue found his expectant expression very interesting. She adjusted the short hair on her cheek, took a sip of cream of mushroom soup, wiped the corners of her mouth with a tissue, and then nodded slowly, saying, "Reluctantly agreed to you."

The moviegoers filed out, and the cleaning lady also entered with her cleaning tools. Song Yiming stood up and picked up the windbreaker draped over Shen Qianxue's shoulders: "Let's go, we are going to the seaside to watch the fireworks. I heard there will be fireworks today"

After the steak was served, Song Yiming carefully cut it into small pieces with a knife and fork. He said that while it is important to be romantic, it is also necessary to eat conveniently and satisfyingly. Unlike Shen Qianxue, who pretends to be refined, he still has to eat instant noodles to fill his stomach when he returns home at night

Shen Qianxue was about to reach for the signed contract when Song Yiming suddenly tucked the contract into his bosom, smiling as he looked at Shen Qianxue

"I apologize for what happened last time; I didn't know that was the author from our company." Standing in front of Shen Qianxue's desk, Xia Ziming, dressed in a gray suit, cast his tall figure over Shen Qianxue's computer screen, blocking part of the light. "Qianxue, are you listening to me?"

Shen Qianxue stood at the door for a while, looking around. The meeting time had passed, but there was still no sign of Song Yiming. Just as everyone urged her to enter, a familiar figure walked towards her from under the street lamp. The owner of that figure was still wearing a navy windproof coat with flowing and soft short hair covered by a hat. He walked towards Shen Qianxue, showing a faint smile, then naturally took off his hat and appeared in front of everyone.

Song Yiming seemed to sense the intense gaze of Xia Ziming, and he couldn't help but turn his face in that direction. In the moment their eyes met, it was as if sparks were flying. Song Yiming smiled slightly, then leaned close to Shen Qianxue's ear and whispered. Shen Qianxue was amused by his words and couldn't help but cover her mouth while laughing.

Your awareness of security is too poor, isn't it? You casually tell others where you put the keys to your own home. After Shen Qianxue closed the door and looked at the scarce furniture in the room, she said, "However, thieves should not be interested in apartments like this without even a TV, right?"

Song Yiming did not wear a mask or sunglasses this time. Instead, he pulled the hood of his windbreaker over his head and walked out of the house with Shen Qianshuai.

She once had a strong aversion to Zhang Meiwen, but later she finally understood that Zhang Meiwen's aggressiveness was merely a result of past hurt. From now on, she will protect her well and ensure that she no longer suffers any harm

Song Yiming noticed that she blushed, but he didn't laugh at her. Instead, he held her hand and walked out of the cinema. The air conditioning in the cinema was too cold, so when they walked out, they felt warm. It was the kind of warmth that made their congealed blood suddenly flow again.

Shen Qianxue stopped and stared at him, asking, "So, do you think I'm that kind of girl?"

You are what one desires but cannot obtain. Song Yiming replied again.

Have you heard that our editor-in-chief and the company's boss used to be a couple?

Shen Qianxue first heard it on the lunchtime broadcast in high school. At that time, she couldn't discern its charm, only feeling that it sounded pleasant. Now, listening to it again, it feels as if she herself is immersed in sadness and romance.

"You're not." Song Yiming smiled mysteriously, then crossed his hands and supported his chin, and slowly said, "You're the kind of girl who can eat a plate."

Song Yiming was eating popcorn while discussing with Shen Qianxue: "Good-looking people, being intimate with their partners in public, that's called 'the scenery of love'; while ugly people should be struck by lightning."

I heard someone say that Shen Qianxue stayed here to work just to compete with Che Xiaoman for men.

The movie will start in half an hour. Song Yiming led Shen Qianxue to the popcorn selling area, where the two of them lined up to buy a bucket of popcorn and two bottles of mineral water. Then they found seats in the waiting area and waited for the movie to start.

Girlfriend, yes. Come, girlfriend, say hello to our editor-in-chief Qian Qian. Song Yiming raised his left hand and kissed it, indicating that this was his girlfriend of many years.

My novel is not suitable for the audience like you to read, it's normal if you haven't read it.Song Yiming smiled politely and walked towards the jukebox. He randomly selected a song and put it on priority. After the person in front finished singing, he took the microphone and walked to the front. His singing voice was not particularly good, but it was pleasant to listen to. After he finished singing, he turned his gaze to Shen Qianxue and said, "This song is dedicated to my girlfriend Qianxue."

Shen Qianxue felt that his level of self-confidence had already reached a point where he could fly to the moon.

Shen Qianxue is more determined than he imagined.

There are more people in the cinema than expected. The ticket office is filled with young men and women waiting to watch American science fiction films. Shen Qianxue and Song Yiming stand behind the crowd, still undecided on what to watch.

At times, I feel like you are a philosopher, but at other times, I feel like you are a scoundrel," Shen Qianxue couldn't help but chuckle. She brushed aside her wind-blown hair and gazed at the profile of Song Yiming. His profile was gentle, like that of a girl. His eyes, a blend of fireworks and light, sparkled like gems immersed in water. There was always a hint of a smile at the corner of his lips, a smile that refused to succumb to fate.

Are you an elementary school student? Such childish lies can also be spoken. Shen Qianxue couldn't help but comment, and then the two followed the crowd into the private room.

Speak quietly, it would not be good if we are overheard

I was born with good looks and can't give up easily! Do you drink? Song Yiming took out a frozen bottle of wine from the refrigerator since childhood. Before Shen Qianxue could respond, he opened the bottle and poured himself a drink. Then he said to Shen Qianxue, "Girls should drink warm water. Drinking too much cold drinks can easily cause coldness in the palace."

Now she has learned to be humorous, learned to be strong, and also learned to face life with a smile. She will no longer mistake coffee for cold tea, nor order steak with blood. When she turned her gaze to Song Yiming, she felt that everything now was just right.

Shen Qianxue suddenly remembered the female protagonist Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind". Whenever Scarlett encountered difficulties or things she didn't want to face, she would say to herself, "I won't think about it now."

"What do you mean?" Shen Qianxue asked, somewhat confused, while Song Yiming wore a mischievous smile, as if plotting something devious

It is unknown which bored newspaper reporters exposed the photos of Shen Qianxue and Song Yiming's date online, causing the attention of many book fans. Due to Shen Qianxue's position as the chief editor, this incident also had an unfriendly impact on the company. Fortunately, Song Yiming is not a big celebrity, as long as the writing is good, readers will still pay for it.

Do you guys think that Yang Xiaofan is pursuing the chief editor?

Song Yiming laughed and said: "Not like that, she seems like a girl who would chew on the plates."

What if it's not a thief? What if they come because they are infatuated with my beauty?

Shen Qianxue gave him a disdainful look. Song Yiming put down his cup and walked towards Shen Qianxue. He took the contract from her and glanced over the contents. Finding nothing wrong, he walked to the computer desk and signed his name with a beautiful pen.

Which pot not to open, mention which pot. Song Yiming sent another face-palm emoji, seeming very helpless.

Shen Qianxue felt that when she was alone with Song Yiming, her eyes could roll all the way to the sky. He always spoke in a humorous manner, not like a writer, but rather like a stand-up comedy host

She clearly knows that Xia Ziming is not the person she has in mind

Shen Qianxue watched Song Yiming putting on his windbreaker, and thought about how she not only fell asleep resting on his shoulder but also draped his coat over herself, causing her face to involuntarily flush. It was a long-lost shyness of a young girl.

Shen Qianxue silently walked towards her floor, and the sensor lights in the corridor lit up layer by layer. If she had not seen the cake on the table when she opened the door, she might have forgotten that today was her birthday

"Are you standing at my doorstep to become a stone waiting for a husband?" Song Yiming joked with a smile as he walked up the last few steps.

She will wait for a small commitment, and she will also leave because of an unfulfilled promise.

They started to struggle with where to go on their way here, and in the end, they chose the Star River Cinema. This cinema was originally a supermarket, but when the supermarket declined, it became a cinema.

At the end of the workday, the setting sun outside cloaked the city in a golden orange hue. Towering buildings stood amidst the clamor of the rush hour, as people emerged from various office buildings, resembling a flowing oil painting under the golden glow

Shen Qianxue didn't know if this counted as a confession. She didn't respond to anything he said, just gazed at him until the distant fireworks ceased to bloom, until the clamor was washed away by the waves...

Shen Qianxue watched Che Xiaoman act coyly, observing her link arms with Xia Ziming as they departed. She also noticed the expectation in Xia Ziming's eyes towards her, hoping to see a hint of concern reflected in her gaze

The lights in the cinema turned on, and Song Yiming happened to see her acting cute. He was momentarily fascinated and burst into laughter, saying, "You're sleeping like a pig, can't even wake you up. I'm afraid if I wake you up, you'll bite me."

After Song Yiming finished speaking, Shen Qianxue couldn't help but glance at the time. It was already eleven o'clock. She looked up at Song Yiming again. His smile was very vague under the night light, like a cup of warm water. Although it was plain, it was very heartwarming.

Occasionally, someone wants to pry something out of Shen Qianxue's mouth, but she always remains silent, smiling and letting it pass. Eventually, the matter fades away. It's like a weathered stone sinking into the vast ocean, disappearing amidst the towering waves.

Song Yiming, caught up in his triumph, sent a whole screen full of victory gestures

In our lifetime, encountering a person who is just right for us is actually quite difficult

"Why didn't you let me know in advance? I have to get some things ready these days and I'm often not at home." Song Yiming displayed the fruits and daily necessities he was holding, looking at her empty hands, and teasingly said, "Oh, why did you come empty-handed? Shouldn't you have brought some fruits or snacks or something?"

Shen Qianxue chuckled softly, fully acknowledging Song Yiming's cunning. She smiled as she stepped forward and kissed his cheek

Shen Qianxue paused for a moment and shot him a glare again

In recent days, Yang Xiaofan has been constantly called by Che Xiaoman to do work, without a moment's rest. As a result, discussions among everyone about her and Yang Xiaofan have decreased. Instead, they have begun to say that Yang Xiaofan, having failed to pursue the editor-in-chief, has turned to pursue the administrative supervisor.

Song Yiming is a person who does not pay much attention to trivial matters. The only thing he cares about is that his handsome face has been swollen for several days, and the cracked corners of his lips have also been painful for several days. Fortunately, he was originally a patient, and there are plenty of medicines at home, so he does not need to go to the hospital to buy any. Shen Qianxue finds his self-deprecating humor somewhat amusing.

The incident of Xia Ziming assaulting Song Yiming made Shen Qianxue feel somewhat guilty, after all, it was caused by her. However, coincidentally, during these days when she brought fruits to apologize, Song Geming was always not at home. Due to the heavy workload, Shen Qianxue decided to directly apologize to Song Yiming on QQ.

I heard that they graduated from the same school

Shen Qianxue questioned, "Did you not say that you are naturally beautiful and hard to resist? How is it that you don't even have a girlfriend?"

She watched his figure walk away and silently said in her heart: "Song Yiming, thank you for taking me home"

Although fireworks are fleeting, their beautiful moments will linger in people's hearts

Is this officially public? The colleagues in the private room erupted like a boiling pot, suddenly becoming lively. Many colleagues also shouted: "Kiss, kiss."

"Do I look like the kind of girl who would refuse delicious food and instead act all refined?" Shen Qianxue enjoyed the service of Song Yiming while eating seafood baked rice and responding to him

Xia Ziming watched the taxi drive away, feeling somewhat angry as he pounded the steering wheel

Song Yiming turned his head to see Shen Qianxue's head gradually resting on his shoulder, a gentle smile curling his lips. He slowly raised his hand and gently pressed her head down onto his shoulder.

Shen Qianxue walked directly to the roadside and hailed a taxi, hurriedly getting inside: "Driver, take me to Zhongzhu Jiuyue Community."

Throughout the journey, they discussed where to have dinner. Shen Qianxue initially wanted to go to a food stall, as it was economical and affordable. However, Song Yiming felt it lacked ambiance and unilaterally decided to have Western cuisine.

At this moment, Yang Xiaofan would shrug his shoulders, raise his eyebrows, and the corners of his lips would curve downwards. Every time Shen Qianxue saw this expression, she found it quite amusing

Shen Qianxue recalled the first time she set off fireworks, remembering that brilliant night

Shen Qianxue suddenly froze, unsure whether this could be considered a forced confession

The cake was adorned with unlit candles, and it read: "Qianxue, happy birthday!" Meanwhile, the person who had originally been waiting for her to come home had already fallen asleep on the sofa from exhaustion

Girlfriend

At this moment, Song Yiming was sitting at the dining table, handing the ordered menu to the waiter. Opposite him, Shen Qianxue sat with a look of helplessness on her face

Song Yiming's mysterious expression was shattered by his own laughter, causing Shen Qianxue to roll her eyes dramatically once again

Song Yiming took out the key to open the door and informed Shen Qianxue before entering that there was a spare key on the carpet at the entrance. He told Shen Qianxue that she could open the door herself when she came in the future

Shen Qianxue couldn't help but roll her eyes. In the end, at his request, Shen Qianxue agreed to accompany him for Western cuisine, acting as his girlfriend for the night

Shen Qianxue's three sentences were straightforward and decisive, leaving no room for maneuver.

Recalling half an hour ago

The melodious sound resonated, and Shen Qianxue recognized the piece; it was "Sad Spanish" by the French composer Nicolas de Angelis, a composition that is both romantic and sorrowful

Shen Qianxue relaxed her head on Song Yiming's shoulder and fell into a deep sleep

Shen Qianxue looked at Che Xiaoman's outfit and couldn't help but feel amused. She was no longer the Shen Qianxue of years past, yet someone was dressing up like the Shen Qianxue of that time.

Xia Ziming's expression was one of gloom. He once thought that as long as he lowered his pride, Shen Qianxue would return to his side. However, he did not expect that the person he had fallen in love with was a girl who was straightforward and decisive.

It is too frightening

Song Yiming was still enveloped in various sunscreen products, looking like a big star

By the end of the praise, Song Yiming could no longer listen and simply asked: "So tell me, which of my books do you like the most? Which plot captivates you the most?"

At this moment, Song Yiming was completely immersed in the sound of the violin, swaying his head and gently humming the tune, his fingers rhythmically tapping on the table. He seemed to have noticed the gaze directed at him, suddenly looking up at Shen Qianxue, and smilingly suggested: "Let's go watch a movie later."

Xia Ziming immediately turned away with a dark expression and left without looking back. Che Xiaoman noticed Xia Ziming's departure and hurriedly grabbed her handbag, chasing after him in her high heels. The remaining colleagues continued to sing loudly, while Song Yiming said he was going on a date with his girlfriend, so he took Shen Qianxue and left first

"I used to not believe in fate, thinking that those who said that fate brings people together from thousands of miles away were all liars. However, later I came to believe in it again." Song Yiming slowly lowered his eyelids and turned his head towards Shen Qianxue. He gazed at her with a gentle smile, lightly raising his hand to tuck the strands of hair on her face behind her ear: "Perhaps fate is when you first meet someone, you feel that you will encounter them again in the future."

"Qianxue, shall we go out for lunch together?" Aside from Yang Xiaofan, Xia Ziming is probably the person who has appeared in Shen Qianxue's office the most. Ever since he noticed that Shen Qianxue and Song Yiming had an unusual relationship, he has put away his past arrogance and started finding ways to bring her back to his side. Occasionally, he would be gentle like before, but he remains domineering and unreasonable.

Halfway through the movie, Shen Qianxue began to feel a bit drowsy. Before long, her eyelids started to uncontrollably droop.

The Star River Cinema and the Seaside Park are separated by only a road. They crossed the road and walked for another five minutes to reach the seaside. From a distance, the sea appeared as an endless expanse of darkness, but within this darkness, a brilliant beam of light burst forth, resembling a golden chrysanthemum.

Thinking of this, Shen Qianxue slightly lowered her eyelids, a barely perceptible smile gracing her lips. She brought the steak coated with black pepper sauce to her mouth, savoring it delightfully.

Shen Qianxue, on her way back to the office from the restroom, overheard some gossiping female colleagues chatting. She sighed helplessly and turned to enter her own office

"No need, I still have things to attend to," Shen Qianxue politely declined him

Shen Qianxue did not want to speculate too much; she opened the document and began the final review of Song Yiming's manuscript. Since there were not many issues, she simply skimmed through it and then started to contact the cover designer

Song Yiming suddenly kissed her forehead gently and said, "Girls should avoid places like KTV, as they can be crowded and chaotic. Moreover, returning home too late will worry your family"

Shen Qianxue watched him complete this series of actions, a slight smile playing on her lips as she asked, "Did you often go out for Western cuisine with girls before?"

At 8:30 PM, those who had agreed to go singing each went to have dinner and gathered at the entrance of the KTV. The actual number of attendees was not as many as expected; some colleagues had last-minute matters and could not come, and only a little over ten people actually arrived.

It turns out that pretending to be strong in front of former lovers and close friends is such a tiring endeavor, with every minute feeling like a taut string, uncertain of when it might snap

A few days later

A honking sound suddenly came from beside her, and when she regained her senses, Xia Ziming had already parked his small car in front of her

Shen Qianxue trembled suddenly upon hearing the voice and turned to look at Song Yiming, who was walking towards her with a smile.

As Shen Qianxue passed through the company corridor, she overheard several women discussing something in private. Upon seeing her approach, they hurriedly moved in another direction. Shen Qianxue paid no mind to it, merely glanced over, and entered her own office

The taxi stopped at her doorstep, and Shen Qianxue was somewhat surprised, not knowing what kind of scheme Song Yiming was up to.

Song Yiming cut the steak into small pieces, placed the plate in front of Shen Qianxue, and then set a napkin in front of her before he began to eat his own food

Yang Xiaofan sat in her original position, her hands clasped together, feeling a mix of emotions. However, upon looking at Song Yiming, she felt that she could not compare, and thus she was not overly concerned about the fact that Shen Qianxue already had a boyfriend. This scene was just witnessed by Xia Ziming, who had just finished a phone call and entered the room.

I..." Che Xiaoman was momentarily at a loss for words, after all, she had never read any of Song Yiming's works. Her life was filled with brand names, but devoid of books

The sun has set, so there is nothing to worry about. However, I am accustomed to going out like this, so even when I go out at night, I am fully armed. But today is a bit special, as I have a date with a beautiful woman, so I should at least show my face, right? Otherwise, others might think I am a human trafficker," Song Yiming explained.

Upon learning the destination, the driver stepped on the gas and drove onto the road

Indeed, I often come with beautiful women, but that beautiful woman has already married my father