Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Ye Xiaomeng looked at He Mingâs profile as his warm hand over hers warmed her heart.
âHe Ming, thank you for giving me such a romantic dinner.â Ye Xiaomeng said emotionally.
âSilly girl, we can come here whenever you like. We can be romantic every day.â He Ming rubbed her head.
Since Ye Xiaomengâs business trip wasnât over yet, He Ming did not want to leave so soon.
He had spent an entire week with Ye Xiaomeng when Gu Shaoting called.
âBro, are you abandoning your job for a woman now?â
Gu Shaoting was supportive of He Mingâs time away at first but who was going to support him now?
In the past week, he had to deal with endless documents every day and attend so many meetings. He had been so busy that he didnât even have time to drink water.
By the time he finally had some free time, it was almost five oâclock.
Based on his recent routine, he would be out the door to pick up Joy instead of working some more in the office.
But he hadnât had time to see Shu Pan and Joy in the past few days because he had to attend social functions after work. He Ming had always represented him at those functions.
He only had a few hours of sleep last night and was having a headache. He leaned back in his office chair and massaged his forehead for a while before he picked up the phone and called He Ming.
âBrother Ting, thank you for covering for me. My Mengmeng will be able to go home the day after tomorrow. Iâll wait to go home with her. Please cover me for two more days.â He Mingâs tone was chirpy. It seemed that he had been successful in love.
Gu Shaoting perked up when he heard that. âHow did it go? You succeeded?â âIâm already hers.â He Ming said a little annoyingly. He was bragging.
âCongratulations. This day has finally come.â Gu Shaoting congratulated him sincerely even when his own success in love was still rather far away.
âThanks. Letâs catch up over dinner when Iâm back.â He Ming ended the call quickly when he saw Ye Xiaomeng walk in.
Gu Shaoting was very envious.
He decided to decline tonightâs social engagement and visit Shu Pan and Joy.
Soon, he was full of fighting spirit as he dove back into work.
Gu Shaoting left the office at 6 p.m. sharp. He went to the largest shopping mall in Bin City before he went to Shu Panâs house.
The mall was filled with a dazzling array of goods. Gu Shaoting walked into the highest end boutique.
When the sales assistants saw Gu Shaoting, a tall, handsome and well-dressed man, walk into the shop, they all walked up to him to welcome him.
In their eyes, Gu Shaoting was an easy mark.
True enough, he asked for something expensive as soon as he opened his mouth. âShow me the nicest bag you have here.â
Gu Shaoting was going to task Secretary Zhang to buy a gift for Shu Pan, but it wouldnât be sincere that way.
After non-stop recommendations from the sales assistants, he chose an apricot-colored bag with a timeless design.
Gu Shaoting knew that much about Shu Pan. She always kept a low profile and didnât like to show off, and she liked subtle but elegant colors.
He guessed that she would like the hag-
Although it wasnât the most expensive item in the shop, it wasnât cheap either. Gu Shaoting paid and signed for the bag without batting an eye.
Gu Shaoting headed quickly to Shu Panâs house with the bag.
Although Shu Pan sometimes didnât want to see him, he ignored it because he had to be thick-skinned to succeed.
When he arrived at Shu Panâs house, she was cooking. When she saw him, Shu Pan Imew that he would stay for dinner, so she cook two more dishes. When she came out of the kitchen, she saw Gu Shaoting playing with Joy.
âGo wash your hands and get ready for dinner.â Shu Pan said.
âMommy, Uncle Gu got you this bag.â Joy walked up to her with a paper bag..