Chapter 013: Awakened Anticipation
The next morning, at the sound of the alarm clock, Zhu Beini woke up sleepy-eyed. She turned over and saw that the floor was empty, and listened intently, but there was no sound in the bathroom. Where did Chen Xiaoxi go? She sat up suddenly.
When I sat up, I found that Chen Xiaoxi was reading with his back against the bed.
Hearing the voice, Chen Xiaoxi looked back and happened to see Zhu Beini sitting up with the quilt in her arms.
"Are you awake?" asked him.
"Hmm. β
"Didn't you sleep well?" asked Zhu Beini. Chen Xiaoxi looked a little tired.
"It's fine. β
"Are you reading my book?"
"Yes. β
"Is it pretty?"
"It's so naΓ―ve. It turned out to be a children's book. Chen Xiaoxi got up, put the book on the desk, raised his arm and smiled helplessly at Zhu Beini: "I have to trouble you to help me tie the protective layer." "He needed a cold shower to wash away the sleepiness of a sleepless night.
Zhu Beini got out of bed to find the garbage bag. The second time was much more efficient than the first. Tie up the garbage bag and stand at the end of the bed to help Chen Xiaoxi pull off the T-shirt. Chen Xiaoxi took off his T-shirt and went to the bathroom without looking back.
Zhu Beni set her eyes on the book "13 Bells". Hmph, is it naΓ―ve? Comparable to Wilde, right?
Zhu Beini felt for a while, tiptoed out of bed, and lay down in Chen Xiaoxi's quilt last night to feel it. "It's not uncomfortable. She muttered to herself. After secretly experiencing it, the guilt in my heart was swept away.
When Chen Xiaoxi came out of the bathroom, Zhu Beini took a closer look: she was very energetic, as handsome as ever! A heart was firmly in her stomach. I thought that I had just gotten up, and my eyes were not good, and I saw it wrong.
Zhu Beini washed up, and Chen Xiaoxi said apologetically: "Your bag won't be delivered until after 10 o'clock." Looks like you're going to have to go to work empty-handed. β
"Compared to what happened yesterday, it's not a big deal. Zhu Beini smiled freely.
After having breakfast in the hotel for two people, Zhu Beini had a wallet and a mobile phone in a plastic bag, and went directly to the branch. According to the plan, Chen Xiaoxi waited until the bag and clothes were returned, checked out at noon, and waited for Zhu Beini to get off work in the hotel lobby in the afternoon. The two of them took the evening train back to Shanghai together.
"You still think you're looking for yesterday's blind date and getting to know each other. Zhu Beini came up with Chen Xiaoxi's idea and successfully won Chen Xiaoxi's chestnut.
When Zhu Beini, who was carrying a plastic bag, reappeared in front of Xiao Wang, Xiao Wang's eyes looked up and down, and he laughed out loud: "If I hadn't seen you yesterday, you were dressed like this, I would have thought you were a high school student." β
Zhu Beini pulled the "trendy" skirt on her body and laughed along.
According to the regulations, Zhu Beini doesn't need to be accompanied by anyone today, just look around alone and randomly. Yesterday I looked at the record, and today I looked at the execution.
Zhu Beini turned east and west. Watching others work, time always passes faster than working yourself. Soon half a day passed. While eating a work lunch lunch with everyone, Zhu Beini's mobile phone rang. It's Chen Xiaoxi.
"I think, do you want us to leave a day late? Now that we've arrived in Wuxi, how about going to see Taihu Lake?"
"Wouldn't that still be live-" The words "stay for one night" couldn't be said because of the presence of colleagues. Fortunately, Chen Xiaoxi can understand.
"So before you check out, I'll call you to apply. β
"Uh. Zhu Beini hesitated. She wanted to see Taihu Lake. The ethereal Taihu Lake, she has never seen it before. The best place to watch Taihu Lake is famous, and it is a pity to miss it in front of her. But when she thought of the blushing and frightening "living in the same room" last night, Zhu Beini couldn't help but hesitate.
"You can stay in the branch dormitory tonight. Sensing Zhu Beini's hesitation, Chen Xiaoxi suggested.
"Good. Zhu Beini's face suddenly overflowed with a smile. Great, I read it right, Chen Xiaoxi does have the demeanor of a decent man and a gentleman. In Zhu Beini's heart, she had a lot of good feelings towards Chen Xiaoxi.
Chen Xiaoxi, who was on the other end of the phone, smiled even more: I have a good night's sleep tonight.
When the inspection was nearing the end, Zhu Beini asked Manager Zhou Benzhou to give feedback on her views. "Immaculate. Just one thing β when employees go out on battery bikes or motorcycles, some of them don't wear helmets as per company regulations. β
"It's hot. Manager Zhou dragged his voice and explained with a smile.
Zhu Beini said no more.
When he was about to get off work, Xiao Wang grabbed Zhu Beini and didn't let go: "You didn't say more than ten words a day today! I really like you! You rejected Zhou yesterday, and you can't refuse me today." Just the two of us! We sisters have a light meal. Okay, okay?" Xiao Wang begged Zhu Beini, without hair, but it was quite moving.
Zhu Beini was about to refuse, but Xiao Wang said: "You can't shake your head, you can't say 'no', you can only choose one of the two." Either say 'yes' or nod. β
"It's so domineering to ask for someone. Zhu Beini smiled.
"It's rare to meet someone I'm willing to ask for. Xiao Wang answered.
"Good. My pleasure. Seeing that Xiao Wang was really not polite, Zhu Beini had no choice but to agree. At the same time, do not forget to inform Chen Xiaoxi. Chen Xiaoxi replied to the message: "Enzhun! See you tomorrow morning!"
I thought that Xiao Wang was going to praise the branch in a roundabout way and inquire about the news of the first and second headquarters, but I didn't expect Xiao Wang to be clean and clean, and he didn't touch any company's topics. The two of them just ate a meal, walked around the street, and pointed out beautiful women and handsome guys all over the street.
"Yesterday I was robbed on XX Street. So today there are only plastic bags to carry. Zhu Beini suddenly remembered what happened to her yesterday.
"Why didn't you call Zhou? He will definitely help you get it done in minutes! You know what? The thief also divides the territory. Moreover, thieves also need to do accounts and buy books. β
"I happened to have a friend here who helped me get my bag back. It's just dirty, and it's going to be cleaned. β
"If I were here, I would have sacrificed my life to help you chase the bag. Xiao Wang said very smoothly, his face and tone were all positive. Zhu Beni was shocked when she heard this.
"Really?" asked Zhu Beini with a smile.
"Really! If I were beside you, I would definitely think so, this little girl is delicate, soft and weak, how can she do it if I don't help her! β
"I'm not so weak. Zhu Beini pushed Xiao Wang and smiled.
"Having a faΓ§ade that can deceive people is king! Who cares if you're real or pretending. Xiao Wang squinted his eyes and smiled.
Zhu Beini will be skeptical. Seeing that Zhu Beini did not respond, Xiao Wang put his head over and leaned into Zhu Beini's ear: "Just talk about me." To manage a Wuxi branch, don't be too much of a piece of cake. I've been wondering what it would be like if I rolled up my sleeves and did a big job, and maybe it would be possible to move the entire company's headquarters from Shanghai to Wuxi. Wife and husband Rong. I give all my time and energy to the so-called career, sooner or later, my husband will give his little tadpole to other girls - I actually don't mind him giving tadpoles to other women, I just regret it, I have a dislike from then on, I no longer love him, he no longer loves me - money is easy to get, love is hard to find. β
Zhu Beini looked at Xiao Wang in surprise. Xiao Wang, who is on the edge of one side, said pure self-talking.
Xiao Wang smiled mischievously: "I am now covered by love." If Zhou betrays me, a strong woman will be born in the business world!"
Zhu Beini agreed, and asked suspiciously: "Is the charm of love so great?"
"Haven't you felt it?" Xiao Wang asked rhetorically.
"I don't know if it's a pity. I didn't fall in love seriously in four years of college, and when I was in graduate school, I went to the other extreme, and I started a relationship in a hurry, which was tepid, and finally it didn't happen. Now, I've just worked, and there's a lot going on......"
Before Zhu Beini finished speaking, Xiao Wang couldn't help but exclaim: "I can't imagine it! You haven't taken the initiative to love! It's a pity!
"Active love?" Zhu Beini was even more puzzled.
"Yes, to take the initiative to love, rather than to be loved, this is more precious. Don't fall in love casually, unhearted love is a burden and a burden. Sooner or later, you will experience the wonder of love. That kind of wonderful love that one look is enough to shake the whole soul, and a name is enough to change the mood, will make you feel that life is so beautiful!
Zhu Beini's expectation of heart-pounding love was quickly ignited by Xiao Wang. She looked at Xiao Wang, who had a heart-warming love, with envy, and secretly regretted that she had lived to be in her twenties, and she had never experienced the beautiful and moving love that Xiao Wang said.
"Between you and Zhou, who loves a little more and who is loved a little more?"
"Fool! Only when you love will you be moved to be loved. Xiao Wang's white jade finger lightly poked Zhu Beini's forehead. Zhu Beini smirked: It turns out that being poked in the forehead is like this.
"Open your arms, unguarded, and expose to him the softest and most vulnerable places. You will be too sensitive and you will be more happy. People who love each other, their feelings of hugging and kissing will be more acute and profound. Not to mention the feeling of having sex. When it comes to love, Xiao Wang gushes endlessly. All kinds of love remarks are quite fresh to Zhu Beini's ears. After listening to it, I thought, inattentively, a love I once had: I thought that the love in graduate school was tepid, and I don't know how the other party would feel. "Maybe you'll meet it when you go back to school, do you want to just open your mouth and ask when you close your eyes?" thought about it, and smiled first.
"Do you remember anyone?" Xiao Wang stared at Zhu Beini's smiling face.
"It's not about whom, it's about a funny thing. Zhu Beini corrected.
Talking and laughing like this, the time has suddenly reached nine or ten o'clock in the evening. Thinking that he would have to swim in Taihu Lake tomorrow, Xiao Wang insisted on sending Zhu Beini back to the company dormitory. The swaggering pink mini Cooper is very stylish, and the driver next to him often rolls down the window to look over.
When saying goodbye to Xiao Wang, Zhu Beini found that as Xiao Wang said, she also said "I really like you" to Xiao Wang. When I happily parted and took my mobile phone to look at the password of the gate, I found that there were three missed calls. When I opened it, it turned out to be from three different people, namely Chen Xiaoxi, Xu Wenheng and Yang Qingqing.
For a while, I couldn't figure out what Xu Wenheng and Yang Qingqing were calling her for, and why did they want to contact her on the same night? Could it be that something special happened in the university group? But tonight's university group was clearly quiet. Puzzled, Zhu Beini only immediately called back one of them.
"Hey. I called you to ask for the address of your dormitory. I'm going to send you dry-cleaned clothes. Chen Xiaoxi answered the phone and said leisurely. It's obviously a flattering way to give clothes, but he said it as if it should be like this.
Hearing this, Zhu Beini's heart was cool. In this hot and dry early summer, there was a lot of fine sweat on my body after a day of running, and my clothes were really slightly damp. Chen Xiaoxi actually thought of changing clothes. I heard that men in the south are meticulous, and sure enough.
Zhu Beini reported the address, simply did not go upstairs, turned around and walked to the door of the community. Wait for Chen Xiaoxi at the gate of the community.
When Chen Xiaoxi didn't arrive, Zhu Beini had nothing to do and dialed Yang Qingqing's phone.
"Are you okay?" asked Yang Qingqing.
"What's wrong?" asked Zhu Beini, confused.
"You, aren't you fainting?" Yang Qingqing restrained his eagerness.
"Oh. You mean faint blood. It will be fine in a while. β
"I don't answer your phone calls, and I don't reply to your messages. What's wrong with you? Yang Qingqing complained.
"I didn't see what you sent later. "Yesterday, when Chen Xiaoxi was taking a bath, Zhu Beini was idle, and she told Yang Qingqing about being robbed and fainting blood. Since the last time she accompanied Yang Qingqing for one night, Yang Qingqing was probably grateful, and always took the initiative to chat with Zhu Beini every once in a while. I remember that at that time, Yang Qingqing heard that her bag was robbed, and people fainted blood, as if she was listening to a story, and she was not particularly anxious. In order to confirm whether the message was missing, Zhu Beini put on the hands-free and re-found the message page. "I really didn't hear from you. Zhu Beini said.
Yang Qingqing was speechless and prevaricated, and said ominously that maybe she was too anxious, and she only cared about asking in her mind, but she forgot that she didn't actually send a message to Zhu Beini, but waited anxiously for Zhu Beini's reply. After saying that, he laughed.
"It's okay. Yang Qingqing was greatly relaxed.
Zhu Beini's heart was warm. In a strange city, because of a friend who cares about him, the city seems to become a little more cute.
"Thank you. Zhu Beini said in a low voice, her voice full of emotion.
"Alright. It's not early. You can sleep too. Yang Qingqing said.
After hanging up the phone, I waited a little longer. Chen Xiaoxi just arrived. Look at the time, it's more than ten o'clock. Chen Xiaoxi handed Zhu Beini the dust bag containing a change of clothes. The two of them said good night to each other under the blazing gaze of the doorman of the community. Chen Xiaoxi took the taxi he came and left.
Walking in the quiet community, the night breeze blows, bringing the fragrance of gardenias. Slightly sweet and cool. Zhu Beini feels very happy - the happiness brought by Xiao Wang born of anticipation!