“I, I, I… kn-know, Xian…”
“Hm? What’s wrong, Lingling? Why are you speaking so softly? Are you hoping for another kiss?”
Watching the black-haired girl with a flushed face stammering away, Ruan Zhixian, holding a bouquet of flowers, blinked and tilted her head, moving in even closer, her breath gently brushing over the girl’s burning earlobe.
“Eek! I, I…”
“The sky seems like it’s about to rain, I wish I could live next door to you~”
“I, I need to take a call!”
With a burst of song ringing out, the dizzy black-haired girl finally found a sliver of escape, pulled out her ringing phone, and darted to the side like a shy rabbit.
“Pfft—”
Watching Su Ling flee in a fluster, Ruan Zhixian couldn’t help but laugh.
Oh dear, Lingling really is shy…
But she’s just so adorable like this, how can someone be so cute!
Ruan Zhixian lowered her head, beaming as she looked at the blue bouquet in her hands, licking her moist lips.
Hehe, Lingling is really nice to kiss, her lips are so soft…
The blonde girl holding the bouquet blushed.
Wait, now that I think about it, Lingling’s ringtone just now—why did it feel a bit off…
After a while, the blonde girl snapped out of her lovestruck daze, slowly realizing that something about the earlier scene seemed a bit odd.
What exactly was strange about it…
“Zhixian! This call is for you!”
Just then, the black-haired girl who had run off now came running back, holding up the phone, a lingering blush still on her face.
“Huh? For me?”
Ruan Zhixian, her thoughts interrupted, reached out and took the phone in confusion.
Why would someone call me on Lingling’s phone?
“Hello?”
“Hello, is this Miss Ruan?”
Somewhat unexpectedly, the voice on the line belonged to Secretary Wang, but unlike her usual cool and even tone, Ruan Zhixian sensed she was a bit anxious, and…
Shy?
For some reason, holding the phone, Ruan Zhixian subconsciously thought of that word, which seemed completely out of place for Secretary Wang.
“Yes, it’s me. Secretary Wang, did you need something?”
“It’s like this, Miss Ruan, may I ask for Miss Tang’s home address?”
“Jin’er’s address? Did something happen?”
“Smooch—”
Instead of an answer, there was a strange sound from the other end.
“Ahem… Well, actually, Miss Tang she…”
After a while, with the signal apparently bad, Secretary Wang finally came back on, but her voice now sounded even more hesitant to Ruan Zhixian.
“She?”
“Uh, she, she’s drunk…”
“Huh?”
Holding the phone, Ruan Zhixian exchanged a bewildered glance with Su Ling.
Let’s rewind to this morning.
***
In a breakfast shop on the street, steaming baskets were stacked like a small mountain, with wisps of steam mingling with the aroma of dough rising in the air.
Golden youtiao flipped in the oil, and the boss’s wife deftly picked up two with a crisp snap.
A slender figure in white shorts and a high ponytail walked into the shop.
“Oh, girl, you’re here? Not working today?”
The cheerful boss greeted the newcomer while making change.
“Mm.”
Dressed casually, Secretary Wang nodded.
“Boss, the usual—one basket of Xiaolongbao, one cup of soy milk.”
“Got it!”
“Wait, I’ll have the same as her!”
Just then, a familiar figure in a red dress suddenly popped up beside Secretary Wang.
“Miss Tang, why do I always bump into you here? Don’t tell me it’s…”
“Oh, that’s right. I just suddenly wanted to eat breakfast somewhere else, and what do you know, I ran into you again, Wang Yan! What a coincidence.”
Tang Jin’er smiled slyly at Secretary Wang while scanning her phone to pay.
Secretary Wang sighed.
“Fine, as long as you’re happy, Miss Tang.”
“Hehe, great! Let’s sit over there and eat together!”
Tang Jin’er picked up her breakfast, walked to an empty table, pulled out two chairs, and waved to the still-standing Secretary Wang.
Watching the familiar and at-ease Tang Jin’er, Secretary Wang couldn’t help but feel like she’d punched thin air.
With another sigh, Secretary Wang picked up her breakfast and, under the curious gaze of the boss and his wife, walked over.
“But I really didn’t expect it, Wang Yan, you actually own other clothes? I thought you’d fused with your suit and skirt by now,” Tang Jin’er said, cheeks puffed full of Xiaolongbao, making her words a little muffled.
“Miss Tang, please don’t judge others’ outfits so casually. Also, it’s impolite to talk with your mouth full.”
Secretary Wang replied expressionlessly.
“Oh, fine, fine. I just meant, you’re so good-looking, why not dress up more? Such a waste.”
Tang Jin’er took a big gulp of soy milk, her delicate neck moving as she swallowed.
“I actually don’t have that many clothes to dress up in.”
Secretary Wang shook her head.
“Huh? What??”
Hearing that, Tang Jin’er cried out and looked up at her, her lovely almond eyes wide.
“How can you not buy pretty clothes!”
“Why must I buy pretty clothes?”
Behind her Jin-glasses, Secretary Wang’s eyes were full of confusion.
“All right, I’ve decided! Today, I’m going to give you a proper makeover, you block of wood!”
“As soon as we finish breakfast, we’re going to the mall!”
“Actually, Miss Tang, I really don’t think there’s much need for me to dress up.”
***
In front of a high-end clothing store owned by the Tang family, Secretary Wang looked at the dazzling array of clothes and accessories inside and hesitated.
“Oh, just listen to you.”
Tang Jin’er ignored her, grabbed her wrist, and dragged her into the store.
“If another girl had your looks, she’d be grinning ear to ear, camping in front of the mirror every day.”
“But you, you don’t even plan to dress yourself up at all.”
“No way, today I’m buying you some nice new outfits no matter what!”
As soon as they entered, the sharp-eyed female shop assistant hurried over:
“Oh my, Miss, you’re back again! Perfect timing, we just got in some new seasonal arrivals. Would you like to have a look?”
“No, I’m not here to buy things for myself today.”
Tang Jin’er shook her head, turning down the sales pitch.
“Not for yourself… then…”
The shop assistant was momentarily taken aback, then quickly noticed Secretary Wang beside Tang Jin’er.
“Oh, I see! You must be here to pick out clothes for this lovely lady who seems very close to you! Don’t worry, we have every style here—you’ll definitely find the perfect look for this beautiful lady!”
Very close!
Not bad, the shop assistant here has a sharp eye~ She can tell at a glance how close Wang Yan and I are~
Maybe I should buy a few more things myself, and get the company to give this store some more funding~
Hearing the shop assistant’s words, Miss Tang smiled radiantly, all warmth and charm, completely unaware that she was still holding Secretary Wang’s hand since they’d walked in.
The secretary herself, still being held, looked at Tang Jin’er’s smiling face and remained silent, seemingly unaware of it too.
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