Zhao Li really did like it. Usually reserved, low-key, and unapproachable, he took the initiative to offer everyone lunch today.
His coworkers exchanged looks, unsure whether he was joking or serious.
Zhao Li raised his brows and cursed with a laugh. "If you don't want it, forget it. Just so we're clear, this is a one-time offer!"
"No, no, no! This is a rare opportunity, comrades. Get moving!"
With so many people, there was no agreeing on anything. After they spent ages debating what to eat, Zhao Li's limited patience ran out, and he decided for them.
Half an hour later, surprise flickered across Cheng Yue's face when he saw the pizzas on the table.
As far as he remembered, he was the only one who had suggested pizza.
"Didn't you want some?" Holding a cup of Americano, Zhao Li leaned against the table. "If you don't get started, those little pigs will snatch it all."
Cheng Yue suddenly laughed, picked up a slice, and stuffed it into his mouth. "Delicious!"
He had no idea what anyone else thought of the meal, but Cheng Yue ate to his heart's content and was full of energy when he got back to work that afternoon.
"It's you?"
At two in the afternoon, the cicadas' cries were irritating enough to put anyone on edge. Cheng Yue froze for a moment, then pulled his lips into a polite smile.
Su Xingchen looked delighted. "What a coincidence! So you work here?"
The fabric of his uniform was thick and stifling, and the sun beating down on his back was painfully hot. It was the afternoon rest hour, and not a soul had appeared in the residential complex for ages.
Cheng Yue gave a slight nod.
Su Xingchen was as cheerful and enthusiastic as if he