vstars Chapter 86 So how did you write it?
Chapter 86 So how did you write it?
Lin Shuyao looked at him, her red lips slightly parted: "What do you think Aunt Gao will say to me?"
Cheng Zheng remained silent, his gaze fixed on her delicate, parting lips, his Adam's apple bobbing almost imperceptibly.
Lin Shuyao continued, "She didn't say anything, just asked me if I knew any suitable female friends to introduce to me as a potential partner."
Cheng Zheng's breathing paused slightly, his gaze fixed intently on her: "So, what did you reply?"
"I think Comrade Su Wan is quite good."
Lin Shuyao looked directly into his eyes and spoke each word clearly.
Cheng Zheng's fingers curled slightly at his sides, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, and his jawline tightened. He opened his mouth to explain, "She is—"
"I know she's the widow of your comrade-in-arms. You and your comrade-in-arms had a life-or-death bond, and it's your responsibility to take care of her," Lin Shuyao interrupted, her voice indifferent. "But what does that have to do with me? Who you want to take care of, who you want to date, that's your business, it has nothing to do with me."
She took a step back, the sunlight in the corridor outlining her delicate features, the light dust floating on her hair and shoulders like fine gold leaf. Her face was expressionless, even her lips had a very faint curve, but her beautiful eyes were devoid of any warmth.
After saying that, she turned away without looking back.
Cheng Zheng wanted to say something, his Adam's apple bobbing a few times, but her figure had already walked further and further away, eventually disappearing at the other end of the corridor.
Cheng Zheng stood still, his eyes as dark as if they were filled with ink.
After a long while, he looked away and was about to leave when he heard soft footsteps around the corner.
Su Wan came out carrying the documents, her gaze sweeping over the direction Lin Shuyao had disappeared in before landing on Cheng Zheng. Her face was apologetic: "Brother Zheng, I didn't mean to overhear you and Comrade Shen talking... but it seems Comrade Shen has misunderstood something. Should I go explain to her?"
"No need," Cheng Zheng said calmly, his expression hardening again.
"Okay, um..." Su Wan opened her lips, looking hesitant.
"Is there anything else?" Cheng Zheng glanced at her.
Su Wanyu said softly, "Tiger's teacher just came to see me, asking why he hasn't gone to school to register yet. I'm thinking of going to my mother-in-law's place in the next few days to pick him up... You know the situation there, I'm afraid my mother-in-law won't let him go if I go alone. Could you... could you come with me?"
Cheng Zheng frowned: "When?"
Su Wan felt a surge of joy: "This weekend."
Cheng Zheng nodded, his tone businesslike: "Understood. I'll tell Assistant Zheng, and he'll go with you. He'll also bring two comrades from the security department. Your in-laws won't dare refuse to release you."
"Okay, Brother Zheng," Su Wan lowered her eyelashes, hiding her disappointment, then smiled again. "Also... Brother Zheng, when are you free? I'd like to treat you to a meal to thank you for helping Hu Zi with his school transfer. I heard that No. 103 Middle School is quite difficult to get into; you must have put in a lot of effort. And my son and I have troubled you a lot too..."
Cheng Zheng said frankly, "There's no need for a meal. Tiger's father sacrificed himself for the organization. Arranging a transfer to another school is not a difficult thing."
Su Wan's smile froze for a moment, then she remembered something, "Oh right, it's quite a coincidence. Tiger's homeroom teacher, Ms. Zhou, said that she's your blind date, and you two are getting to know each other... I didn't expect there to be this connection. With Ms. Zhou around, I'll feel more at ease about Tiger at school."
Teacher Zhou? Cheng Zheng frowned slightly: "Zhou Liya?"
"Yes." Su Wan nodded.
"She isn't," Cheng Zheng immediately denied.
"Not what?" Su Wan's eyes lit up.
Cheng Zheng didn't explain further: "You don't need to worry about these things. Go back to work."
Su Wan's expression fell, and she was about to turn around.
"etc--"
Cheng Zheng called her back again.
Su Wan turned back and looked up at him expectantly.
Cheng Zheng said, "In public places from now on, please still call me Comrade Representative."
His voice was soft yet carried a clear sense of boundaries.
Su Wan curled her fingers into her palm, but maintained a polite smile: "Did someone say something? Don't worry, I'll be more careful in the future."
"Hmm." Cheng Zheng nodded indifferently and walked past her first.
Su Wan watched his retreating figure, and the smile on her face faded.
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Lin Shuyao returned to her office.
I plan to continue translating the materials I didn't finish yesterday.
Opening the drawer, you can immediately see a palm-sized white brocade box inside.
What is this thing?
She raised an eyebrow, took out the box, and opened it to find a silver-white watch inside. The watchband was silver, the dial was white mother-of-pearl, and there was an English logo on the dial, indicating it was a foreign brand.
This brand remains a classic brand in later generations, and its counters are found in most luxury department stores.
This watch is clearly for women; it's exquisite and compact. Lin Chuyao happens to be missing a watch. Right now, she mainly relies on the factory's announcements to tell the time, or she asks her colleagues who have watches for the time, or she looks at the secondhand alarm clock in her dormitory.
The alarm clock would break down from time to time, and she was afraid of being late, so every time she checked the time, she was on edge and would occasionally listen to the radio to check the time.
Overall, it's not very convenient.
She did want to buy a watch, but now even an ordinary women's watch costs more than 200 yuan, and you have to use industrial coupons. She does have industrial coupons, and she can take out 200 yuan, but that's almost all her savings. She still needs to save enough money for her future escape, so she couldn't bear to buy another watch.
The watch in her hand perfectly matched her aesthetic and needs. She couldn't help but take it out and try it on. It was really strange; the watch seemed to have been tailor-made for her, even the size of the strap was just right.
Her fair and slender wrist was adorned with a small and delicate silver-white metal watch, which looked particularly elegant and beautiful. Lin Shuyao raised her wrist slightly to admire it, and a hint of joy couldn't be contained on her face.
Just as she was wondering who sent it, and how it had perfectly touched her heart, she looked up and saw Cheng Zheng walking into the office. He was also looking at her. Before she could even wipe the smile off her face, she was caught off guard and met his gaze.
His gaze shifted from her face to her slightly raised wrist. When he saw the watch, his eyes flickered and deepened, and a barely perceptible smile of pleasure curved his lips.
Yes, it was pleasant.
Lin Shuyao read those two words from his barely changing expression.
She suddenly realized, could this watch have been a gift from him?
The thought of this possibility instantly dampened her good mood about receiving the gift. Under his gaze, she quickly took off the watch, put it back in the box, closed the box, and stuffed it into the drawer in one swift and efficient motion.
The reaction was as if they had just encountered something dirty.
Cheng Zheng's lips tightened instantly, and he strode towards her.