Meeting Again

Zhang Yi set off at noon and didn't arrive at the entrance of the Patent Office until after 2 PM. After parking his car, he hurried inside.

"Miss Zhang! Hello! I'd like to apply for a patent." He didn't waste any words when he reached the counter at the Patent Office, speaking directly to the beautiful girl behind it.

Zhang Yi knew the girl behind the counter, or rather, he had a very deep impression of her. Her name was Zhang Yingying. The last time Zhang Yi came to apply for a patent, it was this very girl who helped him. Otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to manage it. So this time, after arriving at the Patent Office and seeing that she was there, he naturally went to her counter to handle the matter. After all, it's easier to get things done with someone you know.

Since he had already applied for a patent here once before, he was quite familiar with the process. He wouldn't make as many jokes as he did last time when applying for a patent.

"Did you bring the documents?" The girl, who was busy, looked up and asked after hearing Zhang Yu's words.

After Zhang Yingying finished asking, she was surprised to find that she knew the man standing at the counter. His name seemed to be Zhang Yi, and she had a very deep impression of him. After all, this man had applied for over a dozen patents not long ago, and he had also made quite a few jokes during the application process.

However, Zhang Ying also greatly admired this man. Based on their conversation last time, she knew that this man was not from any company, nor was he applying for patents on behalf of a company. He was applying for patents for himself, and he wasn't applying for just one or two, but over a dozen. How could such a person not leave a deep impression on her?

"Wow, it's you! I remember your name is Zhang Yi. Why are you here to apply for patents again this time? What kind of patent are you applying for?" After realizing it was someone she knew, Zhang Yingying was very happy. Although working at the Patent Office meant she was a government civil servant, it was usually quite boring. Most of the people she dealt with every day were strangers. Even if someone she knew came, it wasn't to apply for a patent, but for other reasons.

As for Zhang Yi, Zhang Ying didn't think he had any ulterior motives. She knew that Zhang came to the Patent Office purely to apply for patents, not for anyone else. This could be seen from the fact that he hadn't been back to the Patent Office since he applied for patents last time.

"Yes, Miss Zhang, I'll have to trouble you again this time. I'll treat you to dinner tonight." After saying that, Zhang Yi handed the documents he had already prepared to Zhang Yingying.

"It's no trouble, it's my job. Also, please stop calling me Miss Zhang. Didn't I tell you already? Just call me Yingying. I remember I said that last time. Did you forget so quickly? As for treating me to dinner tonight!" At this point, Zhang Yingying first looked up at Zhang Yi, and only after seeing that there were no improper intentions in his eyes did she say, "Okay! I'll give you this face."

After saying that, Zhang Yingying naturally took the patent application documents from Zhang Yi's hand and began to check if there were any duplicate patents. While checking, she would occasionally look up at him.

He came to Zhou Tai City today to apply for patents, and the company wasn't busy, so he didn't need to rush back. Therefore, to thank Zhang Yingying for her help last time, although Zhang Yi had already treated her to a meal, Zhang Yi knew that Zhang Yingying agreeing to go to dinner with him was giving him face. Moreover, Zhang Ying herself was a beauty, and being able to treat such a beauty to dinner was his honor.

"Alright, it's settled then. Don't disappear without a trace like last time, making it impossible to find you," Zhang Yingying said, clearly very happy after hearing his words, and readily agreed.

"Wow! This time you're applying for a patent for a company, and it's for the semi-automated production line of the Aerodynamic Bicycle. I can't believe that in just over a month, you've already started your own company and even developed a production line. You're amazing.

Also, I remember last time you applied for a personal patent, but this time you're applying for a company patent. It seems like the Aerodynamic Bicycle Factory you mentioned last time is going very smoothly! I'll definitely have to treat you, this rich guy, well tonight. Congratulations!" It wasn't until this moment that Zhang Ying realized that Zhang Yi was not applying for a personal patent this time. Therefore, being smart, she immediately thought that the Aerodynamic Bicycle Factory Zhang Yi mentioned last time had already been established, and it seemed to be very successful.

"Thank you. The Aerodynamic Bicycle Factory is built, but this is just the beginning. True success is still far away! As for tonight, you can eat whatever you like," Zhang Yi replied.

Afterward, the two chatted while handling Zhang Yi's patent procedures.

Fortunately, since there weren't many people applying for patents at the Patent Office, no one came to disturb them at this time. After all, there wasn't just one counter for handling patents at the Patent Office; there were many others nearby, and most of them were empty.

Although Zhang Yi had experience applying for patents, the process was much faster this time. However, the production line patent Zhang Yi was applying for this time wasn't just the production line patent; it also included over a dozen related patents. With so many patent items, it wasn't until 4:30 PM that all the patents were finally applied for, and it was also almost time for the Patent Office to close.

After leaving the Patent Office, Zhang Yi waited for Zhang Yingying at the entrance. Within five minutes, Zhang Yingying changed her clothes and walked out of the Patent Office entrance.

When he saw Zhang Yingying again, Zhang Yi realized that although Zhang Yingying in her uniform at the Patent Office was already very beautiful, arguably no one at any of the counters in the entire Patent Office could compare.

But now, Zhang Ying, wearing her everyday clothes, looked even more beautiful, more radiant and moving. Even Zhang Yi had to admit this. Even though he had seen her before, he still had to admit that Zhang Yingying was indeed a super beauty.

"Let's go! Why are you looking at me like that? Are you interested in me? If so, just say it. Maybe I can consider giving you a chance." After hearing Zhang Yingying's words, Zhang Yi finally reacted, and at the same time, he was very embarrassed. After all, staring at a girl like that in front of her was very impolite.

Thanks to: TianWai FeiHu, for the 100 Qidian coins reward!

Thanks to: That Year's Fish, for the 100 Qidian coins reward!