At 5 p.m., Bian Zhizhi's car was parked in the underground parking lot of the Miguang Building.

She sat in the driver's seat, took three deep breaths, and then picked up her phone to send a message to Wei Zixian.

Bian Zhizhi: "Are you off work?"

Wei Zixian replied almost instantly.

Wei Zixian: "Not yet. Does Zhizhi miss me? (´• ω •`)ノ"

Bian Zhizhi looked at the emoticon and imagined him sitting in his office, pretending to be calm on the surface but probably secretly laughing. She couldn't help but smile.

Bian Zhizhi: "Yeah, I missed you. So... I came to pick you up from get off work."

Two full minutes passed after the message was sent before Wei Zixian replied.

Wei Zixian: "???"

Wei Zixian: "Where are you?!"

Bian Zhizhi: "Downstairs in your company building. Parking lot B."

This time, Wei Zixian called directly.

Bian Zhizhi answered the phone and heard his rapid breathing: "Zhizhi, you really came? Now? Downstairs at my company?"

"Really?" Bian Zhizhi said softly, "So, Mr. Wei, would you do me the honor of letting me pick you up from get off work?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then Bian Zhizhi heard Wei Zixian say to the person next to him, "Pass the word down, everyone is leaving get off work early today. Now, immediately."

Then came a flurry of activity, as if something had been knocked over.

"Wei Zixian?" Bian Zhizhi called out to him.

"I'm here." His voice came close to the receiver again, filled with undisguised joy.

"Zhizhi, wait for me, I'll be right down. No... just stay in the car, I'll come find you."

"Okay," Bian Zhizhi said with a smile, "No rush, take your time."

After hanging up the phone, she leaned back in her chair, her heart pounding.

Not long after, she saw a large group of people pouring out from the direction of the elevator.

It was a huge group, a dark mass, all employees of Miguang, each with a mixture of confusion and surprise on their faces.

"What happened? Why did they suddenly leave work?"

"I heard it was General Manager Wei's idea..."

"Why? It's not a holiday today."

"I don't know, but isn't it good to leave work early? Hurry up and leave before the boss changes his mind."

The employees chattered as they walked toward their vehicles, making the parking lot bustling with activity.

Everyone noticed the car. Some people knew Bian Zhizhi, and word spread quickly, so everyone knew why they had left work early tonight. They said with smiles, "Thank you, boss lady."

Bian Zhizhi sat in the car, watching this scene, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Wei Zixian... does he have to be so exaggerated?

A few minutes later, the elevator doors opened again.

Only one person came out this time.

Wei Zixian.

He was wearing a dark gray suit and a white shirt today, without a tie, and the top button was undone.

His quick steps betrayed his eagerness.

He spotted Bian Zhizhi's car immediately, and his eyes lit up instantly.

Bian Zhizhi lowered the car window and waved to him.

Wei Zixian practically ran over.

He opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. Before even fastening his seatbelt, he turned to the side and stared intently at Bian Zhizhi.

"Zhizhi..." His voice was a little hoarse, "You look...so beautiful today."

He could tell that Bian Zhizhi had dressed up specially for today.

She wore a dusty pink dress, had exquisite makeup, softly curled hair, and a sparkling necklace around her neck.

She was so beautiful that he couldn't take his eyes off her.

She was so beautiful it made his heart flutter. Why was she suddenly dressed so formally? Why did she suddenly come to pick him up from get off work?

Is it...

Wei Zixian's heart began to race.

"Thank you." Bian Zhizhi's cheeks flushed under his gaze. "Sit still and fasten your seatbelt."

"Okay." Wei Zixian obediently did as she was told, but his eyes were still glued to her.

The car drove out of the parking lot and merged into the evening rush hour traffic.

"Zhizhi," Wei Zixian couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going today? Why did you suddenly come to pick me up?"

"It's a secret." Bian Zhizhi looked ahead, but a smile played on her lips. "You'll find out when we get there."

"Tell me..." Wei Zixian began to plead, secretly reaching out and placing her hand on the woman's hand gripping the steering wheel. "Sister, please tell me, okay?"

His palms were warm, and his fingers gently caressed the back of her hand.

Bian Zhizhi's heart skipped a beat.

"Stop fooling around." She pulled her hand away. "We're driving."

Wei Zixian reluctantly withdrew his hand, but his eyes remained fixed on her.

That gaze was so aggressive that Bian Zhizhi felt like half of her body was on fire.

To divert attention, she brought up the subject: "You let the whole company leave early?"

"Yes," Wei Zixian said matter-of-factly, "It's the first time my sister has come to pick me up from get off work, I want everyone to see it."

Bian Zhizhi chuckled: "Is it really necessary to be like this?"

"Absolutely." Wei Zixian looked at her earnestly, "Absolutely. Zhizhi, you have no idea how long I waited for you to pick me up from get off work."

His tone carried a hint of grievance.

Bian Zhizhi softened her heart.

She freed one hand and gently patted his knee: "From now on... I'll come pick you up often."

"Really?" Wei Zixian's eyes lit up again.

"Mm." Bian Zhizhi nodded, "As long as you don't find it troublesome."

"No problem!" Wei Zixian said immediately, "Never a problem. It would be best if you came every day; I'd leave work early every day."

Bian Zhizhi laughed out loud: "Then do you still want your company?"

"No, I don't need it," Wei Zixian said without hesitation. "Zhizhi is enough."

These words sounded childish, but Bian Zhizhi could hear the seriousness in them.

She didn't say anything more, but the smile on her lips deepened.

The car traveled through the twilight, with the city lights just coming on outside the window.

Wei Zixian quieted down and turned his head to look at Bian Zhizhi's profile as she drove.

The afterglow of the setting sun streamed through the car window, casting a gentle light and shadow on her face.

She had long eyelashes, a high nose bridge, and peach-colored lipstick, making her look soft and sweet.

His branches.

His sister.

Today, she dressed up for him and came to pick him up from get off work.

He suddenly felt that all the waiting, pain, and struggle of the past three years had been worthwhile at this moment.

Parkson Hotel.

Bian Zhizhi parked the car and led Wei Zixian into the lobby.

"What are we doing at the hotel?" Wei Zixian asked, looking around knowingly.

"I already told you it's a secret." Bian Zhizhi took his hand. "Come with me."

Her palms were a little sweaty, and Wei Zixian noticed it.

He gripped her hand tightly in return, his fingertips gently scratching her palm, as if to soothe her, or perhaps to flirt.

Bian Zhizhi's ears burned, and she glared at him.

Wei Zixian blinked innocently.

The elevator goes directly to the 28th floor.

Bian Zhizhi led Wei Zixian to the door of room 2808 and stopped.

"Zhizhi?" Wei Zixian looked at her.

Bian Zhizhi took a deep breath and turned to face him.

Her heart was pounding, her palms were sweaty, but her eyes were resolute.

"Wei Zixian," she began, her voice trembling slightly, "before going in, there's something I need to do first."

"What?" Wei Zixian asked cooperatively, though he already had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

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