Chapter 4, The New Era of Cohabitation

Watching the bus drive away with a puff, she let out a sigh

Li Yifei raised an eyebrow, "Actually, we are not that familiar, and I can choose not to tell you why. However, since we are living together, I think it would be more convenient to gradually become a bit more familiar. Someone is inviting me to dinner at the Cheng residence." He waved his hand at the dazed Qian Fei, "See you later, landlord"

She recalled that Yao Jingjing had once mentioned that Li Yifei, like her, worked in investment banking, but she did not expect that he also worked on Financial Street

Show off wealth! Flaunt! Make a spectacle of others! And what else, how pretentious!

Lost in thought, Qian Fei arrived at the company with a heavy heart

Qian Fei replied without a second thought: I am available!

She heard Gui Lili's voice carry a hint of sobbing

As she was about to fall asleep in bed, a WeChat message came in on her phone

She looked at Li Yifei's back, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart as she categorized his actions.

Fortunately, there were those few shoulders to cushion the impact; otherwise, the screen would have certainly been ruined

He said she is a beautiful girl

She struggled to find a place to stand at the kitchen door, twisting her body to stuff the vegetables into the refrigerator, then took a box of instant noodles, and hurried back to her room

The living room and kitchen were cluttered with items scattered everywhere. Upon seeing her return, Gui Lili said somewhat apologetically: "We have too many things and haven't had the chance to tidy up yet! Are you going to cook? If you are, I will move the things out of the kitchen first!"

Seeing his earnest expression, Qian Fei's face completely froze

Qian Fei laughed shamelessly: "If you support me a few more times, and if I am sure I can get along with this man, I will buy a set for myself. Otherwise, it would be a waste of investment, and there's no need for that"

She turned to walk towards the underground passage

The next morning, Qian Fei, Gui Lili, and Li Yifei left the house together to go to work

No matter how she apologized, explained, or tried to appease, it was all in vain. Later, she never dared to be late again

Qian Fei had originally planned to buy groceries, but upon seeing the chaotic state of the kitchen with no space to move, she changed her mind at the last minute

Xiaoyuan shot her a glare and said, "The words you speak can only deceive ghosts and yourself!"

She truly admires those women who carry mirrors with them every day and can confidently take them out to check their appearance in public. How do they manage to be so relaxed and self-assured while preening in front of a crowd? She merely glanced at herself secretly on the bus and felt so embarrassed when someone noticed that she wanted to hang herself.

Li Yifei asked: "Do you work at a bank?"

Just before going to sleep, she heard the sound of the door outside; Li Yifei had returned

Qian Fei shook her head, "No, I work in investment banking, but I am just a novice in the field!"

Xiaoyuan let out a sound of disdain and said, "You are so stingy. You make me use your meal card every day, yet when I say you are not stingy, I have never seen a woman like you who is so reluctant to spend money on herself. Qianfei, I ask you, are you still a woman or not?"

Li Yifei slightly curled his lips, nodded at her, and gestured towards her phone with his chin, saying, "There are many people in the car right now, it's not suitable for a selfie."

Can this person have a complete conversation with her? After all, she is his landlord. If he wants to talk to her, he can; if he doesn't want to, he can just walk away. Is this really okay? Is her presence too weak?

In the past two years of dating Wang Ruohai, she has never dared to be late. There was one occasion when they had agreed to go to the mall after work to buy a shirt, but she was delayed for more than half an hour due to a last-minute task assigned by her supervisor. When she finally arrived, Wang Ruohai's expression was as grim as if it had been frosted. He pointed to his watch and coldly told her: "You are thirty-eight minutes late. If you don't want to spend money and prefer me to continue wearing old clothes, just say so. Don't pull these tricks of being late!" After saying this, he turned and walked away.

On Thursday, Qian Fei returned home after work and discovered that Gui Lili and Li Yifei had moved in.

She waited for a reply with lingering apprehension, fearing that the other party might show displeasure

Li Yifei uttered an "Oh," and said, "We are colleagues; in the future, we can have more opportunities to exchange insights."

Therefore, she was almost moved to tears by Hu Zining's invitation

Her expression stiffened slightly as she greeted him: "What a coincidence, we meet again!"

Qian Fei nodded and said with a dry smile, "What a coincidence!"

She glanced at their room and saw Li Yifei sitting on the sofa like an old man, with a laptop resting on his legs, unsure whether he was playing a game or doing something else

She was concentrating intensely when she suddenly saw a hand reaching out towards her from a crowd of shoulders, and that hand was holding her mobile phone.

Qian Fei looked at the phone screen, and her heart suddenly bloomed like a flower.

Gui Lili greeted her, and Li Yifei glanced at her without saying a word, then the two of them left first

Surprisingly, everything is peaceful and harmonious

She hurriedly squeezed forward while saying sorry, "Excuse me, please make way, I need to pick up my phone!"

She has been lonely for too long. Today, when she saw Gui Lili and Li Yifei arguing, she actually felt a bit envious. She also wants someone by her side, even if it is just to argue with her.

She is very worried that after Li Yifei returns, the two of them will argue again, but as a result, she does not know what trick Li Yifei used, and the room is filled with tranquility

She went to see a group purchase movie ticket costing 25 yuan, while he went to dine at Chengfu Banquet, where the average consumption per person exceeds 1,000 yuan. Both got off at Dongdan, yet the disparity between people is so vast! ... She is still his landlord ...

The phone emitted a "ding" sound, and Hu Zining replied to her message

While she was eating noodles, she heard Gui Lili somewhat unhappily ask Li Yifei through the door: "Can't you lend a hand to help clean up? Relying on just me, when will it ever be finished? Are we going to sleep tonight or not?"

After he left, Gui Lili did not continue to tidy up her things. She guessed that she was crying in the room, as she could faintly hear the sound of someone blowing their nose

It is alright, I left the office relatively early, a beautiful girl is worth waiting for

Qian Fei flicked her ponytail with a sense of pride and said, "In front of you, I am a rough man, but in front of men, I am a little enchantress! I'm leaving!"

Xiaoyuan almost spat water on Qianfei's face, "Qianfei! Can you act a bit more normally? Even a thousand yuan foundation can't cover up your rough masculine essence!"

Qian Fei felt a bit awkward walking with them, so she stopped by a small stall to buy breakfast.

Then came a series of crashing and banging sounds. It must be Gui Lili venting her anger by throwing things around

There were simply too many people in the car, and amidst the continuous complaints, Qian Fei gradually inched closer to her phone

As soon as I turned around, I unexpectedly saw Li Yifei again

Before leaving work in the afternoon, Qian Fei borrowed a makeup bag from Xiao Yuan again. When Xiao Yuan handed it to her, she said, "Fei Fei, you aren't planning to start a romance just because of my makeup bag, are you?"

Qian Fei patted foundation on her face while looking in the mirror, "For now, it's still okay, but if I don't find a man to nourish me soon, I estimate it won't be for long!" She pointed to the corner of her mouth for Xiao Yuan to see, "Look, I'm about to start growing a beard! I asked a few of my single female classmates, and they also said they are about to grow beards. We all agree that this is a sign of lacking men, and we need to supplement the yang with yin!"

It was sent to her by Hu Zining

As a result, she unexpectedly saw Li Yifei's face

She finally set her mind at ease

Qian Fei gazed at his back, her thoughts were complex

She heard Li Yifei saying somewhat unhappily: "I told you, I am writing a report! We have a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss it! If I can't finish tidying up, I will take my time; just make the bed first, isn't that enough?"

Qian Fei and Hu Zining agreed to meet at the entrance of Wangfujing Department Store. She found the subway security check troublesome, so she took the bus instead. She thought she lived nearby and would arrive first, but the traffic on Chang'an Avenue during the Friday evening rush hour was unexpectedly calm and peaceful, with all vehicles essentially at a standstill. In just a few stops, she surprisingly took an hour and still had not arrived.

She couldn't help but secretly activate the front camera of her phone, glancing at herself from the left and then the right.

Are you free tomorrow evening? I have booked two movie tickets for Wangfujing Hengdian Cinema. If you are available, let's go watch it together

It's fine, I won't be cooking today, you all take care of yourselves! If you need help, just let me know!

Li Yifei, can you not feel sorry for me for a moment? Can't you write the report after tidying up?

Li Yifei seemed to have kicked the coffee table in frustration and said, "You've really been driving me crazy lately! Can you understand anything? Why must you move during these few days? This project is due to be reported to the Securities Regulatory Commission next week. If I don't finish writing the discussion points today, we won't be able to discuss them tomorrow. Should I just resign and starve next week? Forget it, I'm going to the office!"

Suddenly, the driver slammed on the brakes, and Qian Fei stumbled forward, her phone fluttering past several people's shoulders before falling to the ground

Qian Fei wanted to say "I dare not," but before she could speak, she saw Li Yifei striding ahead with long legs, leaving her with a silhouette and a remark: "I will go first"

Qian Fei feels as if she is slowly cracking like a character from a comic book

He stood right behind her, and she seriously suspected that he had seen and heard every move and word she had just made, as the corners of his mouth were clearly curling up in a rather unpleasant manner.

She patted her face, comforting her startled and embarrassed heart with words to herself: "It's fine, it's fine, after all, I'm not that familiar with Li Yifei! There's no shame, no shame!"

It is truly wonderful not to have to struggle in the dilemma of whether or not to intervene in a fight late at night

When Hu Zining sent her a WeChat message saying he had arrived, she had just managed to reach Tiananmen East Station. Gritting her teeth, she replied: "I’m sorry, I didn’t take the subway; the bus is a bit congested right now. I still have one more stop to Dongdan!"

Qian Fei heard a rustling sound, followed by the sound of a door closing with a "bang"

Li Yifei also saw her, and he seemed somewhat surprised. For the first time, he took the initiative to speak to her: "Do you also work on Financial Street?"

Finally, she reached Dongdan, and Qian Fei hurriedly got off the car as if fleeing for her life

She quickly took the phone, repeatedly expressing her gratitude. She followed the arm to see what the person who helped her looked like.

Qian Fei lost her composure a bit and couldn't help but ask: "Why are you also getting off at this station?"

Qian Fei felt that she could avoid them and take a different subway train, so she picked up her jianbing guozi and set off again. However, when she was squeezed to Fuxingmen, she unexpectedly ran into Li Yifei again at the exit.

As she slurped the noodles, she thought to herself that it was fortunate the coffee table in that room was purchased at a 70% discount from Taobao, otherwise she would be heartbroken