Chapter 21

After the New Year holiday, Liang Chuyuan had to fly to France for a trip. He said there were matters to handle there, with an indefinite return date, ranging from a minimum of a week to as much as a month.

Su Yao specifically took half a day off to accompany him to the airport.

“Just when we’re together, we have to separate for a month. It feels a bit like a long-distance relationship,” she remarked.

Because there were others in the car, Liang Chuyuan gestured in sign language, aligning with his thoughts: I’ll be back as soon as possible.

“You don’t have to worry about that. We can gauge your progress over there,” Su Yao leaned on his shoulder, feeling a bit sleepy. “We have a lot of work to do at the company during this time. If you come back early, I might not even have time to accompany you.”

Liang Chuyuan rubbed her hand and nuzzled her head with his chin. Feeling tired?

With no response from her, he lowered his head, and Su Yao had already fallen asleep. Tapping on the front seat, he signaled.

To slow down.

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Su Yao had already cooled her noodles but hadn’t eaten yet. Instead, she reached over to the man opposite her. “Want a bite?”

Liang Chuyuan obediently took a bite, still a bit hot, but manageable.

“The taste is a bit bland, isn’t it?” she remarked.

Liang Chuyuan nodded, “It’s not as flavorful as yours.”

“Of course,” Su Yao took a few more bites casually, “How much time until boarding?”

Liang Chuyuan told her not to rush and to eat slowly.

“I don’t have much of an appetite today,” Su Yao rubbed her temples, “Maybe it’s because I’ve had too many encounters with my boss during the day.”

Tian Lijun seemed like she had swallowed fire today… no, she’s always like that.

“Are you happy with this job?” Liang Chuyuan walked over and sat next to her.

“Of course not,” Su Yao hugged him, “I’m going to resign sooner or later.”

She had made up her mind. She must resign this year.

In the embrace, Su Yao couldn’t see Liang Chuyuan’s eyes. She pressed her face against his neck, intimately, “You better come back soon. I’m afraid if you come back any later, I’ll have to return to Jiacheng.”

Liang Chuyuan gently patted her back, and she straightened up, her hand still on his shoulder.

“I can come to Jiacheng to find you.”

Almost nodding, Su Yao stopped in time. Mrs. Mu from her family was in Jiacheng, and she didn’t dare to let Liang Chuyuan go find her.

“Let’s talk about this later,” Su Yao touched his ear, “The time is almost up, it wouldn’t be good to delay any longer.”

Before boarding, Su Yao hugged Liang Chuyuan again, feeling like she needed to make up for the entire month ahead of time.

“When you arrive, video call me. Let’s try if we can talk through the phone,” she suggested.

“Yeah,” Liang Chuyuan brushed her lip corner, “I want to kiss you.”

Su Yao quickly scanned their surroundings, people coming and going, no one seemed to be watching them. As for the translator standing nearby, she chose to ignore him.

“Kiss me,” Su Yao pouted.

Liang Chuyuan smiled and held her face, pressing his lips against hers, giving her a quick peck. Feeling it wasn’t enough, he gave her two more.

“Eating candy?” he asked.

“It’s rose-flavored,” Su Yao took out a box of candy from her pocket and shook it.

“Bring it with you,” Liang Chuyuan said.

Su Yao obediently handed it to him. “I’ll miss you.”

“Me too.”

—

Tian Lijun wanted to leave early and took leave for herself, even having Su Yao buy the plane ticket. Su Yao calculated that with this early leave, she was practically getting a month’s salary for free.

What a… nerve-wracking person.

Taking a break from her busy schedule, Su Yao sent a text message to Liang Chuyuan, then sat in front of the computer for three hours straight. Finally finishing organizing the arrangements for the annual meeting half a month later, she sighed in relief, picked up her water glass to drink, and in the gap of drinking water, Zong Ming followed her to the pantry.

These days, their interactions had been quite frequent due to the annual meeting. Su Yao nodded at him, considering it a greeting.

“Where’s Xiao V?”

Xiao V was Zong Ming’s assistant, usually responsible for tasks like making coffee.

“Xiao V is also busy.”

Zong Ming didn’t seem unfamiliar with the coffee machine as he gestured towards it. Su Yao acknowledged with an “oh”, filled a cup with water, and said, “Then I’ll head back first.”

“Wait.”

Su Yao turned back, “What’s up?”

“Do you have time after work? Wanna grab a drink?”