Xu Shi's ring.
His wedding ring.
Xie Yanci lowered his eyes and carefully picked up the ring spinning on the desk, his dark eyes dimming a little.
When had he recognized him?
He had even returned the ring.
"..."
It was just as well.
It was just as well to break with the past.
He did not even know how long he could stay here. With a future he could neither grasp nor see through, there was no need to make Xu Shi worry along with him.
He would pave the way for his wife, so that the days ahead would go smoothly even if he walked alone.
Putting the ring back into the document envelope, Xie Yanci thought for a moment, then placed it at the very bottom of the drawer as usual.
If he hid it away, he could pretend it had never happened.
He was used to running away.
"Yanci!" Song Zhixing's cheerful voice suddenly rang out.
He pushed the office door open again and poked his head in. "I forgot to tell you something huge!"
Xie Yanci did not want to deal with him and shot him a frowning glance.
Song Zhixing said, "I noticed Xu Shi wasn't wearing his ring anymore. He must have broken up with Xia Shian!"
Xie Yanci said, "..."
Song Zhixing said, "I really think you've got a chance to take his place. Trust me!"
Xie Yanci said, "..."
What a headache.
Nothing was going his way.
Friday.
After working diligently all week, Xu Shi tipped his head back against his chair.
Why hasn't Xie Yanci come to pester me all week?
Something's really off.
Doesn't he miss me?
Although he was always saying he would forget a certain someone, he could not help thinking about him.
*I even sent