After a while, Su Wantang said softly:
"Tomorrow is Valentines Day. Put away all work and have a good rest, okay?"
Zhao Chen opened his eyes and turned to look at her in surprise.
Su Wantang smiled. There was understanding, tolerance, and a deeper warmth in that smile:
"I know you need a change of mind, and you also need... to spend some time with Zhiyi.
Although she has never complained, I can see that she is always worried about you. It's been a long time since you two had a good time alone, right?"
Zhao Chen was slightly startled, and then he realized that since he became busy a year ago, he and Shen Zhiyi had only met briefly and never even had a complete meal.
Every time she talked on the phone, she said sensibly, "You're busy first," but he only realized the hidden disappointment in her tone only now.
"I..." He was a little apologetic for a moment.
"Go and have a nice date," Su Wantang said softly, gently smoothing his slightly frowned eyebrows with her fingers.
"Put Henglong, Lin Wanqing, and Bitcoin out for a while. Even if it's just for a day. If the string is stretched too tight, it will break. You need to really put Panasonic out."
Zhao Chen's heart moved, and he held her hand on his shoulder. The warmth seemed to penetrate into the tense nerves. "What about you?"
"Me?" Su Wantang smiled deeper, with a hint of cunning and calmness,
"Of course I will help you take care of the rear and keep an eye on Special Task Force's progress. By the way... I have already communicated with Zhiyi in advance and asked her to take good care of you tomorrow.
You have been under too much pressure these past two days, and you need someone to take you out for some air."
A complex warm current surged in Zhao Chen's heart, including the peace of mind of having been properly arranged, and the gratitude for Su Wantang's profound righteousness and meticulous care.
He gently pulled Su Wantang in front of him and looked deeply into her clear eyes:
"Thank you, Wantang. You always think so thoughtfully for me."
"Go and make arrangements for tomorrow." Su Wantang's cheeks were slightly red and she gave him a gentle push.
"I also have to 'deal with' Director Lin. Remember, you are not allowed to think about work tomorrow."
Valentines Day On that day, Zhao Chen really canceled all the schedules and turned off the silent phone.
When he saw Shen Zhiyi, she was wearing a bright light-colored winter coat and a soft scarf. She was standing under the street lamp at the school gate, breathing white air, waiting for him.
When I saw his car, I immediately ran towards him like a cheerful bird, with stars in my eyes.
"Have you been waiting for a long time?" Zhao Chen got out of the car and naturally took her cold hand, holding it in his palm to warm it.
"No, no!" Shen Zhiyi shook his head, but took advantage of the opportunity to get closer to him, looked up at him carefully, and frowned slightly.
"You seem... to have lost some weight? You have dark circles under your eyes. Did you stay up late again?"
Her concern was immediate and pure, making Zhao Chen feel soft in her heart.
"A bit busy, but okay."
He avoided the important and opened the passenger door, "I don't want to do that today, I just want to spend time with you. What do you want to do?"
Shen Zhiyi got into the car and waited for him to sit back in the driver's seat before turning around and looking at him seriously:
"Today you are under my arrangement! The first priority is to let you relax, don't frown, and don't let your mind wander!"
She stretched out her index finger and wanted to touch the center of his eyebrows, but was reluctant, so in the end she just touched his cheek lightly.
A whole day of dating does have a similar pattern to that of accompanying Su Wantang, but the taste is completely different depending on the person.
With Shen Zhiyi, even the air seems to be jumping with brisk notes.
She pulled him to try the novel Internet Celebrity snacks on the street.
A shooting competition without any image in the arcade.
When watching movies, I would lean on his shoulder and tremble with laughter because of the funny scenes.
She would also secretly turn her eyes red and clench his fingers tightly at touching places.
"Have you not eaten well recently?"
During lunch, Shen Zhiyi stared at him, put the green peppers on his plate that he didn't like into his bowl, and gave him the ribs on his plate.
"This is delicious. Eat more. It feels like your chin is sharp."
"Did you drink too much coffee again?"
When drinking tea in the afternoon, she changed his order of Americano to Red Date Longan Tea.
"Don't drink that today, drink something warm."
Her concern was trivial and specific, permeating every detail, leaving no room for him to be perfunctory.
Zhao Chen accepted them one by one, and the corner of my heart that had become cold and silent due to Business War was gradually infiltrated and softened by these subtle warm currents.
He suddenly realized that he had been running for so long that he almost forgot to stop and feel the warmth of the people around him.
And Shen Zhiyi, Yiyi stayed in place silently, using all the enthusiasm of her youth to carefully protect him, waiting for his occasional look back.
"Just be responsible for laughing and eating today!"
Walking in the commercial street where the lights were on, Shen Zhiyi held his arm, raised her face, and repeated her "declaration" with bright eyes,
"I will make you happy today, girl!"
Zhao Chen couldn't help but smile. The smile spread from his eyes, feeling relaxed that he hadn't seen in a long time.
He held her hand tightly with his backhand. "Okay, I will listen to you today."
For this reason, Shen Zhiyi even went to great lengths to "clear the place" in advance and resolutely refused the "unreasonable request" of the three roommates to join the day date, causing "suffering" among Girlfriend Group.