Twenty minutes later, Shen Shuangjian hadn't finished her breakfast when Xie Jinghui sent another message.
I'm sorry, did I do something to upset you?
After sending the message, Xie Jinghui placed his phone on the table and waited for Shen Shuangjian's reply.
Beside him, on the lit computer screen, the search terms in the browser were neither deleted nor closed, remaining quietly exposed to his view.
What does it mean if the other party has read the message but hasn't replied?
[If my partner reads my messages but doesn't reply after we start dating, does that mean they're tired of me?]
Ten fatal mistakes in relationships.
How to appease your partner after they've made you angry?
[Ten ways to make your boyfriend love you to death.]
[Secrets to keeping love fresh.]
How can a large age gap be bridged in a relationship?
How should I apologize for making a mistake in a relationship?
While waiting for Shen Shuangjian's reply, Xie Jinghui his quiet office when there was a gentle knock on the door.
After receiving permission, the assistant brought in the report and saw Xie Jinghui sitting at his desk, staring thoughtfully at the table.
" Mr. Xie, this is the group's financial statement for this month. Please take a look." The assistant placed the statement on the table with respectful but indifferent manner, his eyes lowered.
This distance, neither too close nor too far, allowed him to clearly see what Xie Jinghui had placed on the table. Within Xie Jinghui's line of sight, a mobile phone was placed on the open contract.
That's when the assistant realized that Xie Jinghui hadn't been staring at the contract, but rather at his phone, which was stuck on the WeChat screen.
" Mr. Xie, I'll head out now."
The assistant wasn't particularly curious about Xie Jinghui's private affairs. He looked away, but just as he turned around, he heard Xie Jinghui call out to him from behind in a low voice.
"Wait a moment."
The assistant turned around with a slight look of confusion, stopped, and looked up to ask, "What's wrong, Mr. Xie?"
Just as he was pondering Xie Jinghui, Xie Jinghui, with a slight frown and a thoughtful expression, looked at him and spoke.
Have you ever been in a relationship?
assistant. "?"
He looked up at Xie Jinghui, only to find that the other party was serious and did not seem to be joking at all.
"..."
After a long while, the startled assistant finally found his voice. He pursed his lips, his voice dry and tinged with a hint of emphasis.
" Mr. Xie, being single is not a crime."
Shen Shuangjian it was exactly 11:30 when he finished brunch. He picked up his phone, and the pop-up message for unread messages was clearly visible on the screen.
Shen Shuangjian opened her phone, she found that the message she had just sent was still sitting quietly in the message bar, unsent at all.
After a long period of anxiety, Xie Jinghui finally received a message from Shen Shuangjian.
Zhizhi: [Hmm.]
Zhizhi: [No.]
Upon seeing these two words, Xie Jinghui, who had been reflecting for a long time, finally relaxed his brow slightly.
He knew that, given Shen Shuangjian's personality, if she was truly unhappy or angry, she wouldn't say the opposite of what she meant.
He either remained silent and ignored everyone from beginning to end, or he honestly confirmed that he was unhappy.
So, I just didn't want to talk to him just now; I wasn't angry or unhappy.
With that, Xie Jinghui was relieved.
Xie: [I can't wait to see you.]
When Shen Shuangjian keep the appointment, Shen Sixian had not yet returned. When the driver dropped him off at the side entrance of the cinema, Xie Jinghui had already arrived ahead of time.
Under the bright lights, Xie Jinghui wore a brand-new haute couture suit, which accentuated his slender figure, broad shoulders, and narrow waist.
He held a bouquet of pure white roses in his arms. When he looked down, his deep and handsome face was gentle and serene, his gaze tender, and his lips curved into a smile.
" Zhizhi."
The private passage was deserted except for staff. Xie Jinghui walked over and put into action the words he had kept in mind for a long time.
He remembered someone once saying that when you go to see someone you like, you should bring a carefully chosen bouquet of flowers.
Unfortunately, the bouquet that Xie Jinghui had carefully selected and arranged over half an hour with a cheerful expression was rejected as soon as it was handed out.
Shen Shuangjian was clearly unaware of the usual practice of giving flowers on a date. Although he saw Xie Jinghui holding a bouquet of flowers, he didn't know that the other party intended to give them to him.
So when Xie Jinghui reached out and handed over the flowers, Shen Shuangjian's first reaction was that Xie Jinghui wanted her to take them for him.
Shen Shuangjian: "..."
The scent of white roses isn't unpleasant, but it's quite strong. To keep them fresh, the petals are covered in water droplets that haven't dried. If you're not holding them securely, they can easily spill onto your body and hands.
Shen Shuangjian her lips, raised her eyes and stared intently at Xie Jinghui, without taking the bouquet of flowers.
He wondered if Xie Jinghui didn't really need his help, could he refuse?
At this moment, Xie Jinghui, who also had no dating experience, couldn't help but hesitate again.
He couldn't help but wonder if this act of learning from others' experiences seemed too insincere.
Was the five-year age gap between him and Shen Shuangjian too big? Was his idea of dating too old-fashioned and conservative?
"Don't you like it? That's okay." Xie Jinghui held the white rose in his other hand, then turned to take Shen Shuangjian's hand. "The movie is about to start, let's go in."
Guided by staff, the two walked through a long, winding corridor and arrived at the screening room.
The movie was about to start, and the theater was quite dark, but Shen Shuangjian she had mild night blindness.
Therefore, Xie Jinghui had to hold Shen Shuangjian's hand tightly and support his waist from behind to ensure that Shen Shuangjian could move forward slowly and not fall.
The slightly oversized 3D glasses perched on his face, along with the collar that partially concealed the lower half of his face, prevented Shen Shuangjian from being recognized by passersby.
The two walked all the way to the very last row at the top before choosing a seat in the middle of the completely empty row.
Xie Jinghui knew that Shen Shuangjian didn't like getting close to any strangers. Unnecessary physical contact, or being too close or in a crowded atmosphere, would make him feel uncomfortable.
So, while ensuring a normal movie viewing experience, Xie Jinghui bought all the seats in the last row.
In addition, Xie Jinghui also indulged himself by having the staff bring popcorn and juice to almost every seat.
He remembered that these were all essential parts of watching movies.
So even though it might not be the healthiest thing to do, Xie Jinghui still bought it so as not to disappoint the audience.
However, he would keep an eye on Shen Shuangjian and wouldn't let him eat too much, since eating too many sweets could cause cavities.