Dating should happen after get off work.

The next day, early in the morning.

"Jiang Sheng, get up."

"Sleep for another five minutes."

wow——

The curtains were drawn back, and the dazzling sunlight streamed in through the window, filling the room with warmth.

Jiang Sheng squinted his eyes, and what came into view was Li Youhe's back.

The girl stood by the window, wearing the same blue floral dress she had worn the day before. Her long hair was tied in a high ponytail, with a few loose strands draped around her neck. Bathed in sunlight, she shone brightly.

The drowsiness dissipated from Jiang Sheng's mind, and he propped his head up to admire Li Youhe's figure.

"Go wash up when you wake up." Li Youhe glanced at him, still folding Jiang Sheng's clothes in her hands.

"Cute." Jiang Sheng propped his head up and looked at her with a smile.

"Not cute." Li You rolled her eyes at Jiang Sheng. "Breakfast should be ready in about ten minutes."

"Then I'll sleep for another five minutes."

"That would be too late."

After saying that, Li Youhe walked towards the kitchen.

Jiang Sheng rolled over and jumped out of bed, heading to the bathroom. While brushing his teeth, he leaned against the kitchen door frame, watching Li Youhe, who was wearing an apron and stirring eggs.

"amazing."

"What's wrong?"

"It's amazing that I can find ingredients in my fridge and make breakfast."

Jiang Sheng chewed on his toothbrush and sighed.

"Our home isn't far away," Li Youhe said, her ponytail swaying back and forth. "I'll come over often to cook for you."

"Are you very good at cooking?"

This was the first time Jiang Sheng had ever seen a "confident" smile on Li Youhe's face.

She didn't answer, but just smiled slightly at him.

It seems like they're extremely good at it.

......

It's Friday, and nobody's in the mood to work; everyone just wants to wait to get off work.

Flexible workspace.

Today's "deskmate" is still Zhang Ping.

Jiang Sheng counted: he said "Why aren't you off work yet?" thirteen times that morning, yawned 37 times, drank four glasses of water, and went to the toilet three times.

Finally, lunch break arrived.

"Jiang Sheng, where should we eat lunch?"

"Let's eat in the cafeteria."

The company rented an area on the 12th floor as an employee cafeteria. Although it is open to the public, employees can get employee discounts by showing their employee ID cards, and the food is passable.

The two took the elevator down to the 12th floor and lined up at the entrance of the cafeteria.

"What are your plans for the weekend?"

Zhang Ping covered his mouth and yawned, then asked listlessly.

"Go home and fight."

"fight?"

"Mm." Jiang Sheng nodded, then asked, "And you?"

"There's a large ACG-themed outdoor exhibition on Zhongshan Avenue this weekend, and I was planning to ask you to come with me."

"Steamed goose heart with an anime character."

"Why are you being so mean! Aren't we friends?!"

It was lunchtime, and the cafeteria was packed; it was hard to find a seat.

The two stood in the center with their trays, their eyes scanning the diners one by one, trying to find someone they knew who they could share a table with.

Niu Chenchong and his colleague waved to him, indicating that there were seats available. Just as Jiang Sheng was about to head over, his gaze fell upon a familiar figure in the corner of the restaurant.

"Jiang Sheng?"

"I saw someone I knew, so I went over to say hello."

He pushed through the crowd and slammed his plate on the table with a "bang," startling Zhao Wenxuan, who was focused on his phone.

"You're taking up four seats by yourself, how can you be so domineering?"

Jiang Sheng sat down with a smile, raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zhao Wenxuan's phone, which seemed to contain documents related to the project.

Zhao Wenxuan immediately frowned in a cute way and retorted:

"I didn't reserve a seat."

"So, he's eating lunch alone here."

Just as Zhao Wenxuan was about to lash out, she suddenly realized that this was the company cafeteria. So, as usual, she put on a confident and beautiful smile, looked at Jiang Sheng, and cursed him in a clear and pleasant voice.

"I really will kill you."

"Why do you have to act like this?" Jiang Sheng looked at her, resting his chin on his hand. "Aren't you tired?"

Zhao Wenxuan's smile remained unchanged; from a distance, he looked like a kind leader chatting with his employees about work.

"What do you know? I'm pursuing perfection."

No one is perfect.

"That's why we need to do it."

She smiled, tossed her hair, and continued:

"I've scheduled a visit with the client for next Wednesday. I'll finish the proposal over the weekend, and we'll go over it together next Monday."

"We'll talk about next week's issues next week." Jiang Sheng said, taking a bite of food, then looked at Zhao Wenxuan, "If you work this hard, be careful you don't go through early menopause."

"Ugh, you! Why are you always so annoying!"

Zhao Wenxuan rolled his eyes at Jiang Sheng.

He paused, a look of hesitation on his face, and after a long while, Zhao Wenxuan slowly spoke: "Are you free this weekend..."

Jiang Sheng's phone rang, interrupting Zhao Wenxuan's words.

"I'm taking this call."

"oh."

Jiang Sheng picked up his phone and saw—Li Youhe?

"What's wrong?"

"password."

"What password?"

"What's the code to your door?" Li Youhe said. "I'm off today, so I bought some groceries for your refrigerator. I'm at your door now. Tell me the code."

Jiang Sheng was somewhat confused.

"Also, could you tell me what your uncle and aunt like? I'd like to buy some gifts to take with them tomorrow."

"There's nothing I particularly like, so don't worry too much about it. I'll send you the password on my phone."

"it is good."

The phone hangs up.

Jiang Sheng pondered for a moment and felt that Li Youhe's behavior was both unexpected and reasonable.

"By the way, what were you about to say?" Jiang Sheng remembered Zhao Wenxuan sitting across from him and looked up to ask.

"I asked you if you had any plans for the weekend...?"

The phone rang again.

Jiang Sheng looked at Zhao Wenxuan, who looked sullen, with some embarrassment.

"Shall I take this call first?"

"You can answer it."

Upon closer inspection of the notes—Xia Xiaoman?

"Hey, hey, feeding the river! Can you hear me?!"

"What's wrong?"

"I'd like to ask what kind of things your aunt and uncle like? I'm planning to buy some gifts to take over tomorrow!"

Why are you asking that too?

"Um?"

"I don't really like anything, so don't worry about it too much... By the way, do you have any money on you? Buy me a gift."

"Ah!" Xia Xiaoman exclaimed in surprise, then her voice turned somewhat dejected, "I forgot I'm out of money."

"I'll lend you some money first, remember to pay me back after you make money."

"Wow! You're amazing! I'll earn money to pay you back as soon as possible!"

"It doesn't matter if it's a little slower."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Sheng opened Xia Xiaoman's WeChat, thought for a moment, and then transferred 10,000 yuan to her.

That should be enough for her.

As for repaying the money—he doesn't need that.

"Ah, what were you about to say?" Jiang Sheng looked up at Zhao Wenxuan.

Are you free this weekend?

"You want to ask me out?" Jiang Sheng looked at her with a smile.

"I'm planning to invite you to the office to work overtime on a project."

"Are you even human?"

Zhao Wenxuan glanced at the time, then stood up with his tray.

"I'm going back to the office now. You can take your time eating."

"Zhao Wenxuan, I'm not used to you being so polite," Jiang Sheng said, biting his chopsticks.

Zhao Wenxuan immediately glared at him without saying a word, but you could tell from her eyes that she meant "I'll kill you."

Not long after Zhao Wenxuan left, Jiang Sheng's phone vibrated again, but this time it wasn't a phone call.

The note says...Lu Sanqian.

Did Xiaolu send him a message?

Jiang Sheng was stunned.

As far as I can remember, this was the first time Lu Sanqian had sent him a message since they became friends.

[Lu Sanqian]: Brother Jiang

[Lu Sanqian]: I would like to ask, what do your mother and father like?

[Lu Sanqian]: I will bring gifts tomorrow.

[Jiang Sheng]: "Black guy with a question mark face emoji"

[Lu Sanqian]: "Samurai Question Mark Face Emoji"

[Jiang Sheng]: There's nothing I particularly like, don't worry about it too much.

[Lu Sanqian]: Overwhelmed with gratitude

[Jiang Sheng]: Is this your online persona?

[Lu Sanqian]: I am truly terrified.

[Jiang Sheng]: I've posted a screenshot for everyone.

[Lu Sanqian]: QAQ

Jiang Sheng's eyebrows were almost furrowed into a straight line.

After all, when visiting a friend's house, it's always better to bring something than to go empty-handed.

It would be normal if everyone discussed it together.

They asked me one by one in private...

I feel like this weekend is going to be chaotic.

......

After get off work.

Jiang Sheng was the first to rush out of the office, take the first elevator, and head straight to "After get off work".

He wanted to be the first one to arrive at the "after-get off work gathering," so he didn't even go home or change his clothes.

When Jiang Sheng arrived at "After get off work" in high spirits, his eyes glanced at his own table.

The girl with the backpack and wearing a purple Lolita dress was already sitting there.

After making eye contact with Jiang Sheng, she glanced nervously to the left and right, and finally stood up, closed her eyes, and bowed to him at a ninety-degree angle to greet him.

Lu Sanqian?

Why so early!