Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 39: Requirements

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Reading Gu Yu’s message, Zhang Siyi heart stopped. He felt like his spine has been ripped from his body and is now his whole body feels weak. It’s over!

When did Gu Yu finally find out? He thought he did it seamlessly! Although he is on the ‘I Love My Job’ award list, does this mean Gu Yu will go to the personnel department and report him?

Nooooooooo………! His bonus!

Zhang Siyi quickly got up from the bed and went to see the cactus on the window sill to see if its better, but it’s only been ten days since he replanted it in a new pot. The root was completely cut off and the whole sphere was yellow. It clearly looked sick.

What to do? Gu Yu is waiting for his explanation, but how can he explain that he almost killed his son?

… Gu Yu will definitely be angry!

Experiencing Gu Yu’s anger is far worse than getting 1000 bonus. Zhang Siyi felt even more afraid, like when he was a child. The feeling of horror and despair he felt in his heart when his Father discovered he did something bad at home. Zhang Siyi climbed back to the bed and clicked on the WeChat dialog box…

What to do….  be honest? Or lie again? Maybe I brought it home because I liked it? If that’s the case, why not bring the ball back? Instead, I replaced the original. Gu Yu is not an idiot. He won’t be fooled by this reason!

Zhang Siyi thought: “On that day when Yu Rui visited, he must have seen it and he has known all this time. God! I’m so stupid! I’ve been a fool!”

While in bed, holding his head tossing and turning, Zhang Siyi cried: “Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!” He struggled for a long time before he picked up his mobile phone and decided he must be honest and confess. It’s a similar experience to his childhood when he made a mistake and stood in front of his dad for a review, awaiting his punishment in the face of death.

“Gu … The ball’s root looked rotten. I don’t know why.” If Zhang Siyi can give him a reasonable reason, then maybe he will be forgiven. “I was afraid I wouldn’t get a ‘I love My Job’ bonus so I bought a similar cactus and replaced it.”

Gu Yu did not reply, and Zhang Siyi continued to explain: “But the cactus is not dead. I took it home to deal with it.” Zhang Siyi quickly took a picture of the true cactus and sent it to Gu Yu.

The receptionist at the front desk said that as long as the plants are not dead, they will meet the conditions for winning the prize. Now that the ball is dying, but it is not completely dead, will it be fine?

Is Gu Yu dissatisfied with his explanation? Zhang Siyi waited for the other party’s reply with a heavy heart. He turned back to look at post in Gu Yu’s circle of friends and only now noticed the time-stamp. It was posted before the holidays! He used to check his social media so often that not having noticed now, really doesn’t fit his personality. Will Gu Yu think he is deliberately evading responsibility for all this time?

Zhang Siyi hastened to clarify this point: “Sorry, I only just saw your news post now.”

After waiting for more than 20 minutes, the phone vibrated with Gu Yu’s reply!

He asked: “You have been in the company for four months. Have you poured water on the cactus?”

Zhang Siyi: “No! I didn’t even pour water on it, and it became like this!

Gu Yu: “Normal cactus take water once a month. You can’t pour the water down in the center. Too much water and the root will rot.”

Zhang Siyi: “…I didn’t water it, really!”

He felt embarrassed. Even if he doesn’t take care of plants regularly, he understands enough about a cactus to know it needs to be watered less, but it’s now rotten!

Gu Yu also said: “A bigger cactus might be ok not watering it for a few months, but for such a small one, the cactus will certainly dry to death if you don’t water it for that long. Regardless of what is wrong with it, because you have not been paying attention to it for four months, it must mean, you do not care.

Zhang Siyi was terrified. Gu Yu is digging him a huge pit……!

Gu Yu also said: “When you adopted the plant, I asked you if you liked the ball. How do you answer me?”

– Fuck! Waiting for him here!

Gu Yu: “For four months you didn’t water it, didn’t pay attention to it, and you don’t even know what’s wrong with it, but in order to take the bonus, you switched it. Is this stunt your so-called ‘Love’?

Zhang Siyi was knocked down by Gu Yu, and it was only at this moment that he found out what he had done wrong.

“I’m sorry! I was wrong…… I did not do well. I did not pay attention. I will take care of the cactus and strive to revive it.” At this time, Zhang Siyi is full of shame and guilt from the heart. The simple text is insufficient to express his inner sorrow. Even though Gu Yu previously questioned the use of an emoji as something little girls do, Zhang Siyi sent him several ‘crying-down-on-his-knees’ emojis. “If it doesn’t live, I will take the initiative to find the company personnel and return the bonus.”

However, at the same time, he also thought this issue was being taken too seriously and felt he was being treated unfairly. If he wasn’t doing well at work, then he understood Gu Yu attitude, but it’s just a cactus! Gu Yu is so fierce and serious. Holding the phone, Zhang Si Yi felt like crying. Indeed, if he was standing in front of Gu Yu, rather than holding a mobile phone to communicate with each other, Zhang Siyi would have cried tears.

Just as he was feeling sorry for himself, Gu Yu returned a message. He couldn’t believe his eyes. Gu Yu sent him an animated emoji! It was in the same picture-series as his underarm crying he sent before. Gu Yu was a little fox holding a tearful kitten and gently touching his head.

Zhang Siyi didn’t know how to describe his feelings. Gu Yan, the man who didn’t use the exclamation mark, would even send him a “touching head” emoji-expression. What is this?

Since their conversation was becoming tenser, the emoji was clearly used as a buffer. As if they both perceived the sour mood, they used the emojis to play and lighten the atmosphere.

Soon, Gu Yu followed up: “I am not thinking about the bonus. I want attitude.”

Zhang Siyi: “……”

Gu Yu: “Since the company has already issued a list of bonuses, it won’t be withdrawn. If you don’t want to be punished afterwards, it is better to start raising your cactus now.”

Zhang Siyi: “I know……”

Hey, I said that the cactus is the best plant. Why does he feel like a Buddha now? With the consequences, you can’t take care of anything else!

Looking through the animated emoji’s Gu Yu sent, Zhang Siyi started to feel relieved. He boldly asked: “If I may ask, how did you find out that I changed the plant?”

Gu Yu was silent for a long while. He sent a group of seven to eight photos to him at once. All of which were photos of the cactus!

From its appearance on the big ball, through a growth period, to when it was cut off and transplanted, and lastly an independent green, furry, sphere growing with vitality. There was a huge contrast between these images and the ball sitting on Zhang Siyi’s window sill. However, he still can’t see the difference between the two balls. They are almost the same. How did Gu Yu recognize it?

Gu Yu quickly sent another explanation: “All the cactus will gradually increase in number during the process of growing up. From the top one edge is divided into two edges to meet the needs of the sphere’s continuous expansion. I went to see the ball a few months ago. Its ribs are already very clear. There are six in total, but the counterfeit goods you brought have only five.”

Zhang Siyi: “………”

Gu Yu said again: “Also, the node on the outer surface of the sphere is milky yellow, and the fake one is only yellow-green.”

Zhang Siyi: “………” He felt even more ashamed.

He was wrong. He shouldn’t question Gu Yu’s observation skills ever. He won’t dare to be smart again! But in this way, Zhang Siyi has learning something about Gu Yu. He really seems to like the cactus. Will a normal person remember such small details?

Zhang Siyi asked weakly: “Are you just angry?”

Gu Yu usually does not feel like the kind of personality that will be discussed in people on WeChat, but just the momentum, the speed of sending messages, gives Zhang Siyi an aggressive feeling.

Gu Yu admitted: “Yes.”

Gu Yu: “I have long found that you have changed, but the end of the month was too busy and there wasn’t time to ask you.”

Zhang Siyi: “I really know it’s wrong and I’m not going to do it again …”

Gu Yu: “Okay. You admitted your faults and your attitude is still good, so I will close my eyes for now. You are saved this time, but as for forgiveness, I don’t forgive you. I’ll see your performance afterwards.”

So, Gu Yu is not going to forgive him now? Also, the cactus’s future is still uncertain…

With a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach, Zhang Siyi felt troubled. “Is there anything else so you will forgive me quickly?” If this matter isn’t quickly rectified, he is afraid of going to work and facing Gu Yu. He has always had a hard time dealing with mental stress and he doesn’t want to work with guilt all the time.

Gu Yu: “Are you so desperate to ask for my forgiveness?”

Zhang Siyi said in truth: “Yes. If you don’t forgive me, I feel bad in my heart.”

Gu Yu: “…”

For two to three minutes, Gu Yu was silent. Then he sent another message: “Then, play the violin for me.”

Zhang Siyi saw the sentence and froze. As his mind was processing the information, his cheeks burned like a fire! He had used a lie on the train to cover up his deficiencies. With someone with a superb memory as Gu Yu, is it possible he forgot? Then…. Then, what is Gu Yu asking……? What does he mean?

Zhang Siyi’s heart leaped wildly, and he calmly asked: “Oh, what do you want to listen to?” If there is only one song, it should be possible to practice it for a while.

Gu Yu: “Oh, really? Is this a promise?”

Zhang Siyi: “…” Damn it, are you just kidding me?

Gu Yu took a moment to think then replied: “I want to listen to the song R.”

Zhang Siyi has not heard this song, so he hastened to search for it on the internet and listened to the song’s beginning…

“………………” Go to hell!

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Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 38: Saved

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Fortunately, Gu Yu’s line of sight didn’t linger. It was two-three seconds at most, but these three seconds were enough for Zhang Siyi with a guilty conscience, to break out in a cold sweat.

Until the other party turned and left, Zhang Siyi hadn’t recovered from his frightened state. He didn’t know if Gu Yu had found any problems.

Due to the classmates’ feelings, Zhang Siyi was polite and invited her to eat with him, but because of the blow given to her by Gu Yu she didn’t stay, and Zhang Siyi saw her out. She even forgot to ask Zhang Siyi about his portfolio. Witnessing Gu Yu’s attitude and knowing how much Gu Yu could teach him, Zhang Siyi felt relieved when she left.

Now, his top priority is to solve the problem of his cactus. He can’t concentrate on his drawing and never mind the energy it would take to console Yu Rui. Zhang Siyi passed the day with anxiety.

When he got off work at night, he secretly took a picture of the cactus and took a taxi to a specialized flower market at the fastest speed. Regardless of whether Gu Yu discovered it or not, the best way to cope with the problem now is to buy a similar ball as soon as possible and swap them, then wait for the I Love My Job awards.

It took almost 20 minutes to drive from the company to the nearest flower shop. He double checked the closing time and felt thankful that it was open until 7:30 in the evening. He had enough time. After arriving, Zhang Siyi quickly entered the shop and explored the stalls that displayed cactus. In order to close the shop, the shopkeeper was already putting away the various stalls for the evening. Zhang Siyi gasped and said: “I want to buy a cactus!”

The shopkeeper stopped what he was doing and asked: “What are you buying?”

Zhang Siyi turned his phone towards him to show the manager a photo: “What is this cactus? Can you help me?”

The manager squinted and looked at it: “It should be Jin Sheng Wan,” he pointed to an area behind Zhang Siyi.

Zhang Siyi turned around to look the various cactus, than compared them to the photo and said: “Yes, yes, that’s it!”

Seeing so many healthy cactus plants, Zhang Siyi remembered his dead one and felt bitter. He didn’t want to give up just yet! He didn’t want to get his hopes up, but he asked the owner for advice anyway: “Mister, I have a cactus that turned yellow and the roots are black. Can it be cured?”

The shopkeeper was a businessman, waving his hand directly: “Did you water it too much?” Did you bask it in the sun? Too much water or insufficient light will make the root rot. You can’t cure it. Buy a new one, Jin Sheng Wan is not a rare variety so it’s very cheap.

Zhang Siyi: “…”

Squatting on the ground for a while, Zhang Siyi took his time to examine every cactus plant. The owner is a little anxious to pack up his shop: “Just pick a pot. They are all very healthy!”

Zhang Siyi: “This is too tall.” The cactus is a long pile of balls.

The shopkeeper pointed at another pot with single cactus: “What about this one?”

Zhang Siyi: “It’s too big and it has a tumor.”

Shopkeeper.： “……”

Zhang Siyi pointed to the “tumor” and asked: “Can I have the small part?”

Shopkeeper.： “…………”

The owner went into the back of the store and after a while, he dragged a snakeskin bag out with him and threw it in front of Zhang Siyi. It was full of small cactus balls that were almost the same size as Zhang Siyi cactus. The owner said: “You just want the seed ball. The wholesale price is one for one, and thirty for sale!”

Zhang Siyi: “… can I just have one?”

The shopkeeper angrily said: “One is five dollars!”

Five dollars!? Zhang Si Yi thought to himself, mouth wide open. Highway robbery!

He took the time to choose a ball carefully. He wanted it to match the other dead one. When preparing to pay the bill, Zhang Siyi found that the colorful cactus on the shelf was also very good-looking. He felt guilty for spending thirty minutes to pick one small seed-cactus, so he bought a few other ornamental plants.

When Zhang Siyi bought a bunch of plants, he could see the shopkeeper’s face relax. The shopkeeper was in better spirits now and smiled. Zhang Siyi payed for his plants and the shopkeeper helped him pack a bag. He said: “You go back and look at your ball. If it is not too soft, cut off the rotten roots and let it shine in the sun for a day. Then, put it in a ventilated place for three to five days. Afterwards, put it in a pot with slightly wet soil and maybe it will take root again.”

Zhang Siyi: “………” Fuck! Being riddled!

However, knowing that the ball could be saved, Zhang Siyi was elated. He rushed back to the company that night and touched the body of the ball. It was not soft! Like discovering a person lying on the ground, seemingly dead, with a weak breath, alive. Zhang Siyi was so happy he could cry. In the dark, he took out a healthy seed ball with a similar shape to his original cactus and swapped it with the original. He carefully put the dyeing cactus into a plastic bag and snuck away.

After returning home, Zhang Siyi put the colorful cactus that he purchased on the coffee table. Fu Xinhui saw him and asked: “Since when do you like to raise plants?”

Zhang Siyi: “Hey, they say this stuff is radiation-proof! Take one to your room.”

Fu Xinhui smiled and took an ornamental, beautifully shaped one to his room. He also picked out another: “Let’s put this one in the living room.”

He saw Zhang Siyi squatting on the ground inspecting the rotten parts of his original cactus. Fu Xinhui wondered: “What are you doing?”

Listening to Zhang Siyi’s ins and outs, Fu Xinhui’s mouth twitched: “It’s just a cactus. Why are you making such a fuss? Is your Boss that terrible?”

Zhang Siyi thought with his heart. Hey, you don’t understand! That’s the little cactus that Gu Yu refused to give to anyone else! Not only is he afraid of being found out by Gu Yu, but also afraid of the girls at the company. What will happen to him if they found out he killed Gu Yu’s child!?

After carefully separating the rotten parts with the healthy parts, he tenderly placed the sickly cactus onto a big piece of newsprint and moved it to the living room next to the floor-to-ceiling windows. He seriously told Fu Xinhui not to throw it away as garbage.

Fu Xinhui was speechless. Ever since he started working, Zhang Siyi had gone to another world. He was completely dominated by another man. (=_=)

During the next few days, Zhang Siyi payed particular attention to the landscape wall housing all the staff members plants. Also, he kept an eye on the passersby to see if anyone noticed something different.

Fortunately, no one has said anything about it. Near the end of the year the company is very busy finishing out year-end projects. Gu Yu is constantly in meetings and the staff is rushing around trying to finish their respective design assignments. No one has time to pay attention to him. Zhang Siyi realized that he might have made a huge fuss over nothing. He wants to blame the pressure put on him from the female staff who raised the value of Gu Yu’s ‘child’.

At the end of December, it is the end of the quarter and they announced the awards for the I My Love Job. Since Zhang Siyi saw his name on the employee-list to get a bonus, he was convinced that he had successfully hid the mishap. He gave a complete sigh of relief.

At home, the cactus had been basking in the sun and now it was time to place it in a pot with new soil. It is said that cactus ball like a warm and dry environment, so he isn’t sure if it will survive this winter. However, since no issues came up with his transplant ball, Zhang Siyi wasn’t worrying over it, so he directly placed it on the window sill in the bedroom.

On New Year’s Day, several friends in the group are clamoring to gather together.

Zhang Siyi’s bonus has not yet been issued. His bonus won’t be issued until after the New Year’s Day with his December salary. Since his credit card have already been overdrawn, he is so poor now that he does not want to go out at all.

Jiang Hai took a few days off and planned to take his girlfriend to the new Matai five-day tour. Fu Xinhui also decided to go back to his home and ask Zhang Siyi if he wants to go with him.

In the past, Zhang Siyi has gone with Fu Xinhui home, but this year he refused. His family was having a large family reunion dinner, and Zhang Siyi was embarrassed to mix with such a rich crowd.

Lazy at home for a day, Zhang Siyi slept in the sun. He browsed his social media pages and saw Ren Mengyu fierce messages.

Ren Mengyu: “Didn’t she say she was only going to stay for a few days? It’s been ten days. Why haven’t you done anything about it yet?”

Su Yuan: “I don’t know, but I am embarrassed to chase her away.”

Ren Mengyu: “Find an excuse to go back to your hometown!”

Su Yuan: “If I go back to my hometown, then she will be at my house by herself. I don’t trust her enough!”

Ren Mengyu: “She is so thick-skinned! So, when the hell is, she going to leave?”

Su Yuan: “Probably when she goes back to school for the new semester….”

Ren Mengyu: “……Uh, huh.”

Su Yuan: “Hey, I regret it now. All right, all right, let’s not talk about it. What are we gonna eat?”

Ren Mengyu: “Ding Tai Fung. I want to eat dumplings! Is she going to come too?”

Su Yuan: “Yeah. She is still doing her make-up. We will head out soon.”

Ren Mengyu: “Ah! Then you’re going to lose your appetite!

Su Yuan: “By the way, I know of Ding Tai Feng because of Yu Rui.”

Ren Mengyu: “Why is that?”

Su Yuan: “Remember last year when she went back to England after the summer vacation? She told me that her domestic boyfriend invited her to eat at Ding Tai Feng. She said it was a place where celebrities eat, and it was so expensive and super delicious. She probably told me about it because, at that time for a month, I was only eating pizza and sandwiches.

Ren Mengyu: “Ha-ha-ha! Ding Tai Feng expensive! Now that’s a good one. Masquerade beginner!”

Su Yuan: “Well, when she told me about it, she was acting like she was a socialite with a group of ladies. In reality, Ding Tai Feng is just an expensive fast food place. “

Although Zhang Siyi did not say anything, he also chuckled. Thinking about her sudden visit and her embarrassment, he felt that this girl was a little sad. In fact, Yu Rui is a very motivated girl, but her energy is being channeled in the wrong way. Hey, what kind of family environment and education will raise such a person?

Zhang Siyi turned off the chat group and went to WeChat to check his circle of friends. He saw a loving photo with Jiang Hai and Tian Jing’s in it.

He screamed in his heart while he praised it… ah ah, too much love! Scrolling through his news feed, he suddenly saw a beautiful travel picture.

His heart jumped in to his throat in an instant. After one month and eight days, Gu Yu sent a message to his circle of friends. Next to a little cactus ball there are four words: “Waiting for your explanation.”

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Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 37: Small Ball

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The girls in the group are astonished by Gu Yu good looks. How can Zhang Siyi’s boss be so handsome!? Among them, Su Yuan and Ren Mengyu have listened to Zhang Siyi complaints in their chat group, but now that they have seen the real person, they are shocked.

Ren Mengyu: “Why didn’t you say that your boss is like this? If I knew that, his character is totally acceptable!”

Su Yuan: “If my boss is so handsome, I would be willing to work overtime every day!”

Zhang Siyi: “…” Is it so important to be handsome?

Jiang Hai also knows afterwards: “Oh, is that the person who gave you the tape measure?”

Tian Yujing’s eyes perked up; looked at Zhang Siyi, looked at Fu Xinhui, and turned towards the direction of Gu Yu’s departure.

Zhang Siyi: “…”

In the past, Zhang Siyi was eager to praise Gu Yu’s accomplishments such as him being the college entrance examination champion and the fact he is twenty-eight and has a national level registered architect license, but the image of the girl he saw before him is fresh in his mind. Now, he has no thoughts to joke with his classmates. Instead he wished he could hide Gu Yu and not let so many people know of his existence. His good mood from earlier was spoiled. He couldn’t stop thinking about it.

It’s been a month since Gu Yu gave him the tape measure for his birthday. During this time, the two haven’t interacted in private at all. Zhang Siyi wanted to work hard to earn Gu Yu’s recognition and attention, but Gu Yu acts like a public official and treats everyone with the same praises and same criticism. No one is more special than anyone else.

Even though it’s been a month, he still felt that he was wronged on his birthday. Whenever he sees the tape measure, he remembers his awkward birthday dinner with Gu Yu, the cheap cheesecake he ordered for him, and his message to him on WeChat. Over and over he is reminded of his childish and temperamental behavior making him feel ashamed and stupid.

Seeing the girl holding Gu Yu’s arm, Zhang Siyi was shocked. He was so greedy for his “special treatment”. Although he spent the day with Gu Yu at the parking lot and a meal, he wasn’t being treated in the same way as he saw him treat that girl.

That girl was probably Gu Yu’s girlfriend. Does he really like the kind of ornamental and petulant girl?

Ah, well so what? What can Zhang Siyi do about it? His cheeks were hot, and he felt irritated. He tried to ignore the speculations that made him upset and continued to play with his friends.

Play for a while…

Can the girl see the private content in Gu Yu’s circle of friends? What is written there? Ah! Don’t think about it! Don’t think about him! o////o

After a while…

How does Gu Yu talk with his girlfriend? Is he only cold to others, and all his tenderness given to his girlfriend?

Zhang Siyi picked the ball and roared: “Heartless Han! Play a game with me!”

Fu Xinhui rubbed the cue-stick with chuck powder and smiled with an evil grin: “Well, who will break?”

Zhang Siyi: “I’ll do it!”

Zhang Siyi set the white ball down and lined up for his shot. With a fierce motion he struck the cue ball at the bottom. Unexpectedly, it flew up directly from the table and arched over towards the table next to them and landed with a loud “boom”.

Opposite table crowd: “…”

Fu Xinhui: “…”

Fu Xinhui turned his head and spoke: “Eh, Xue Wenhan, do you want to play a game with Zhang Siyi?”

Xue Wenhan: “…” (￣_￣| | |)

After two days of madness, the weekend soon ended. On Monday morning, Zhang Siyi returned to the company and saw the landscape wall as soon as he got out of the elevator. Realizing he hadn’t paid attention to his plant for a long time, he went over to see how it was doing.

Zhang Siyi went to the shelf and looked at it and found that the ball was still growing well… Wait, no. The color is a little yellowish? Is it a lack of water? Cactus shouldn’t have to be watered, should it?

Zhang Siyi moved the pot and took a closer look. The color of the ball seemed to be a bit unhealthy. Not only was the ball yellow, but there was also a bit of black at the bottom. Also, the thorn on its body is soft. Zhang Siyi carefully touched it with his finger. Break. It looks like it was cut straight through from the base.

Shocked, Zhang Siyi was so horrified that he couldn’t move for a minute. The whole ball was soft and lifeless and seemed to have died. How could this happen!!!

He hasn’t watered or done anything to the cactus since he adopted it. Yes, who killed his cactus!!!

Since Zhang Siyi stood where many colleagues come and go, he quickly became alarmed. He was afraid of being seen by others, so he quickly corrected the head of the ball and pretended nothing happened then pushed the flower pot back.

When he got back to his seat, Zhang Siyi was panicking. With shaking hands, he searched the internet. “Why do cactus die?”, “Can you water a cactus?”, “Do cactus die without water”, “What do you do when a cactus is yellow?” …. How to die is dead!? It’s not scientific!

While Zhang Siyi checked, he also had to be on high alert to the situation around him. Gu Yu could appear at any moment. The discovery would be a great tragedy!

Now, any thoughts about Gu Yu’s girlfriend are left in the wind. His current number one problem is the mystery of the death of his cactus!

Soon, the “I Love My Job” awards will be posted to everyone. With his current financial state losing the 1000-yuan bonus would be devastating. Not only that, but his relationship with his Boss has been rather stiff. If he found out about the cactus, would that be the end of Zhang Siyi?

Being so preoccupied with his cactus issue, Zhang Siyi slowly worked on the parking lot assignment in the morning. His mood was bad enough and he didn’t want any more surprises, however at noon another thing happened. The front desk sent a message to him telling him that there is a girl outside looking for him.

Zhang Siyi was going to have lunch with Zhu Hongzhen, so he went downstairs to look. Unexpectedly, it was Yu Rui! With her hair styled in big beautiful curls, she was dressed up, carrying a small Fendi bag. She stood near the landscape frame waiting. The other party saw Zhang Siyi, smiled and said: “I have been waiting for you for a long time.”

Zhang Siyi, a blank question mark face: “What are you doing here?”

With gossiping eyes probing the situation, his colleagues saw such a beautiful girl standing there waiting for Zhang Siyi. Piggy also smirked and said: “Hey, take your time. I’ll go to lunch first.”

Zhang Siyi really wanted to explain, but he couldn’t open his mouth. Even though he felt uncomfortable in his heart, he still politely asked Yu Rui: “Why are you here? Is there something wrong?”

Yu Rui looked around, laughing: “I heard your company environment is particularly good, so I wanted to come visit. I sent you a message, but you didn’t reply so came early to wait for you.”

Zhang Siyi: “I can’t play with my phone at work so I didn’t see it. Also, I don’t know if our company can let outsiders inside to visit.” In fact, as long as there is supervision, the company allows visitors, however Zhang Siyi does not want to bring Yu Rui inside. The purpose of her visit is too obvious. She wants to work here too!

Taking a step closer to him and reaching out, she asked in a petulant, soft voice: “Can you please ask? I’ve been waiting for hours.”

By all accounts, this trick of having a beautiful girl would appeal to the ego of 99% of straight men, however Zhang Siyi is in the 1%. He recently heard so much about her that he has been on guard. He doesn’t want to lead a wolf into the room!

A voice sounded behind them: “What’s going on?” Gu Yu was just going downstairs to eat, and when he passed by, he couldn’t help but ask.

Zhang Siyi suddenly became nervous because they were in the vicinity of the cactus. Ah! Will Gu Yu discover the dead ball?

“Who is this, your new girlfriend?” Gu Yan asked raising his eyebrows.

Yu Rui: “…”

Zhang Siyi quickly waved his hand and explained: “No! She is my classmate!”

Gu Yu nodded and was about to leave, but she suddenly reached out to him and said: “Hello, I am Zhang Siyi’s undergraduate classmate, and currently, I am studying architecture master in B.”

Upon hearing thus, Zhang Siyi choked. She was not a Master of Architecture, but a master’s degree in architectural research!

Gu Yu shook her hand in a lukewarm manner: “Oh, are you here for Siyi?”

Zhang Si Yi was terrified. This is the first time Gu Yu has called him without his surname.

Yu Rui smoothed her hair and laughed, “Well, I will graduate with my master’s degree next year, and I’m very interested in Borderless. I heard that Siyi works here, so I wanted to visit it early during the holidays.”

Zhang Siyi: “…” I am going, this girl is just too much! Listening to Yu Rui gave him goosebumps. I am not so familiar with you. How can you call me Siyi? However, if she really wanted to apply to Borderless, Zhang Siyi can’t block her. After all, if her portfolio isn’t bad and with a master’s degree….

Gu Yu’s iron-clad face and unwavering voice interrupted his thoughts: “Sorry, Borderless doesn’t accept visitors unless it’s for official business.”

Yu Rui: “…”

Gu Yu added: “If you are interested in our firm, you are welcome to post your resume after graduation and remember to attach the Folio. The company personnel inspections will be transferred to my hands.”

Yu Rui did not expect Gu Yu to reject her so coldly. Her smile stiffened.

Zhang Siyi has already been crazy in his heart. It’s not a good experience when Gu Yu is cold and mean, but it is so cool to see him indifferent to others. Ha-ha-ha! But before he could bask in delight, he saw Gu Yu glance at the glass shelf where the cactus is and walk away.

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