Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 33: Dating

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Hearing Tian’s excited guess, Zhang Siyi’s eyes nearly popped out of his dead. A date with Gu Yu? Shit! No way!

Fu Xinhui seemed a little unhappy with the disruption of the plan, frowning: “Can’t you push it off? You have been working so much and took time off, but now your holiday has ended because of your Boss. Is he taking you to inspect the building?”

“No!” Zhang Siyi said frantically. Since Gu Yu allowed him to use his mobile to play games and chat during the high-speed rail journey back, he felt that it is still a rest period and he isn’t going to make him do work on his last vacation day. On the other hand, Gu Yu is now in collusion with his father and knowing how intense Gu Yu can be, he reconsidered his thoughts.

Zhang Siyi turned his head down: “Forget it? No way. I promised him that I would meet at 9 o’clock in the morning. I think it will be for the morning only, so when I get back in the afternoon early enough, we can call Su Yuan and have a meal together.”

Remembering the prospect of a bonus since he was involved with the winning project bid, Zhang Siyi excitedly said, “My colleagues told me that I will get a bonus from the project bid. If we eat together tomorrow, I’ll treat!”

Feeling concerned for his friend, Fu Xinhui looked at Zhang Siyi. One minute he was down in the dumps and the next he was soaring high. Watching Zhang Siyi emotional transformation speed, he felt reassured.

In the evening, Jiang Hai still went back to his girlfriend’s place. After they left, Zhang Siyi was alone in the room and played the violin for a while. His hands were not good enough. Becoming frustrated, he put the instrument aside.

Before going to sleep, he thought of the leisure meeting with Gu Yu the next day. His heart was like a cat claw. What the hell is he going to do? Will they really look at the buildings? Zhang Siyi was afraid, and quickly checked the construction of the Union Square on the Internet. He planned to do his homework in advance, so as not to be ridiculed by Gu Yu tomorrow.

But that square is a very ordinary modern architectural complex. Neither the period of construction or the style of the building is anything special. It is just as Jian Hai said, a big mall complex with shops and food.

The issue kept percolating in Zhang Siyi mind. He turned to think: Does Gu Yu know tomorrow is his birthday? Is this a birthday celebration? After all, Gu Yu now knows his background and promised his parents he would take care of him. Because of his Father’s status, such a thing, Zhang Si Yi has seen a lot since childhood.

Although he did not dare show the banner of “My dad is Secretary Zhang”, Zhang Siyi always felt the influence that his Father’s background brought. By knowing his Grandfather and his Father, others will always know Zhang Siyi’s identity through various channels. Then inevitably, they will try to get close and flatter him.

The reason why Zhang Siyi can still be so upright now is because of his parent’s many warnings. Don’t tell people about his Father’s job. Don’t listen to other people’s sweet talk. His Father has given him many face-to-face warnings as well as his Mother’s repeated sentiments. People will try to sway your opinion and trap you. Any miss deeds will have a corresponding price. Ordinary is better. Ordinary is happiness. Zhang Siyi is not stupid and knows the truth. Although his way of doing things is unlike his Father, he has navigated through enough conversations growing up that he has developed the perfect temperament.

Zhang Siyi touched his chin. The more he thought, the more he felt that there was such a possibility. When signing a contract, he had to fill in the certificate number. Gu Yu had to know that his birthday was tomorrow. Maybe it was “special care.” Thinking thus, Zhang Siyi felt like a villain who was about to have an auspicious day. Well, Dad, you talked to him and let him spy on me! Anyways, Zhang Siyi also has a bottom line and he thinks this is within an acceptable range of preferential treatment.

Early the next morning, Zhang Siyi jumped out of bed, put on stylish clothes that made him look handsome, then went out. Taking the subway to the station near the square, Zhang Siyi was five minutes late. He sent a message to Gu Yu and asked him where to meet him.

Gu Yu: “At the 2nd exit opposite where the shopping mall entrance is”

Zhang Siyi: “I am coming, where are you?”

Gu Yu: “There should be a safe staircase nearby. You come down to the parking lot. I am near the second shutter door of the fire zone.”

Zhang Siyi: “……”

What’s he doing in the parking lot? What the hell is a fire zone? Shit, can’t he just stand in a position that’s relatively easy to find?

Gu Yu had been waiting and his patience was wearing thin, so he called over and asked, “Are you down yet?”

Zhang Siyi: “I am down. I can’t find you.”

Gu Yu: “Where are you now?”

Zhang Siyi: “Parking Area A. There is a pillar on the left and a red Jaguar in front…”

Gu Yu: “Stand still.”

Zhang Siyi: “Oh.”

After a few seconds, Gu Yu asked: “See me? I am under the deformation seam.”

Zhang Siyi: “………” Can you speak English?!

Just as Zhang Siyi was about pull out his hair in frustration, he saw Gu Yu walking from a distance. Today, the temperature is a little cooler then yesterday, so he is wearing a coat and a high collared sweater with his hands in his pockets.

Zhang Siyi also looked up to see what the deformation seam is.

It was a dark, concave canal, wide, dividing almost the left and right roofs directly into two parts … Damn it, he knows what it is!

Gu Yu saw him standing there foolishly empty-handed, frowning: “Why didn’t you bring anything?”

Zhang Siyi: “What am I going to bring?”

Gu Yu raised eyebrows and said indifferently: “I sacrificed the weekend to give you extra tutoring. Do you have at least a notebook?”

Zhang Siyi: “…” Crap, you didn’t say what I was doing!

Gu Yu glared at Zhang Siyi with a pair of “If I do not say, you should also guess” expression. He looked at the time: “If your father hadn’t specifically told me to teach you more, I didn’t have to get up so early today and you actually arrived late.”

Zhang Siyi is going to collapse. How can Gu Yu really be so mad! Today is his birthday!

Gu Yu covered his mouth with his hand and yawned. He said: “Forget it. Come with me. I hope you have a good enough memory.”

Following behind, Zhang Siyi was so pissed, he wanted to explode.

Along the way, Gu Yu pointed to the parking lot and explained to him: “The traffic inside the parking lot is designed very well. Previously, I have wanted to show you, but it was sidetracked because of the Z City project.”

Zhang Siyi: “……”

Gu Yu: “I told you before, the idea of ​​doing residential planning and designing a parking lot is the same. If you are skilled in parking lot layouts, it will be very easy to do anything in the future. Come and see this structural column. How big is the axis spacing?”

Zhang Siyi: “…” Damn it, his eyes are not meters! How can he measure how big it is! He took a few steps around and gave a guess: “About nine meters and ten meters.”

Shaking his head, Gu Yu sighed. He took a large tape measure from his trouser pocket saying: “Come and help me measure.”

Zhang Siyi: “……” Damn, you brought a tape measure. Why bother asking me!?

The two measured the distance of the axis and some of the surroundings. Gu Yu said: “The axis distance is only eight meters five and the net parking position is less than eight meters. With three parking spaces are arranged, it is quite crowded.”

Even though Zhang Siyi thought about it, when he came to see the actual situation, he found the original drawings to be very different.

Gu Yu took him to the axis of the other load-bearing column of the deformation joint, this time is 12 meters, but there are three parking spaces in the middle.

Zhang Siyi was a little surprised. The other one was too narrow and now this is too big. Is there a mistake in the design? Is Gu Yu coming to take him to see a counter-example?

Gu Yu looked around for a while: “You see, this parking lot is well designed, reflected here in the different types of parking spaces. Cars now often are the extended version or SUV. Those parking spaces are too small because the door can’t open. The standard data is no longer applicable. The center was built more the seven years but even so, the designers anticipated the future automobile trends, so they designed the car parking in zones. In the entrance, there is a guide for small and large cars. It fully maximizes the use of space.

Zhang Siyi was speechless. Indeed, so many times in and out of the parking lot, he never carefully observed the design inside. He was only thinking in terms of the normative data.

It took more than an hour for them to walk a circle while observing the details of the layout of the underground parking lot. This isn’t a shopping trip. It’s totally impossible to enjoy!

Committed to the task, Gu Yu leads him around the lot to point out and explain the details: “Don’t think that the architect just needs to consider the construction professional problem. You can see the location of the ventilation duct here. Go back and you need to know how much the net height needs. And here, when designing, you must make a position for the fire hydrant box in advance, so it’s not in the parking space… Remember?”

Zhang Siyi: “Remember…”

Having spent the whole morning walking and observing the inner workings of the parking lot, Zhang Siyi started feeling irritated. It was time for lunch, but Gu Yu did not say that they would eat. He led them out to observe the entrance and surrounding roads. It was overcast and drizzling out. Zhang Siyi was cold and hungry. He complained that there was nowhere to sit. He felt like his treatment was the same as that day when he stepped on the scene in the Z City planning area.

After a full five hours, it was two o’clock in the afternoon. Finally, the work in the parking lot was finished. It started raining more steadily. Gu Yu looked at his watch: “Are you not hungry?”

When he heard the word ‘hungry’ Zhang Siyi perked up. His whole demeanor came back to life. He was already starved, ok?

Gu Yu looked at the surroundings and saw a KFC nearby.

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Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 32: Invitation

After Gu Yu returned the text message, he counted all the packages that belonged to Zhang Siyi. One, two, three, four, five…. He looked at Zhang Siyi and said: “You need a laborer to return from home.”

Zhang Siyi reluctantly said: “I didn’t want to bring so much, my mother insisted that I bring them.”

Gu Yu: “It seems that your mother is very fond of you.”

Zhang Siyi: “Fortunately…” Aren’t all mothers like this?

Gu Yu also teased: “You are all grown up but are still being breastfed!”

Zhang Siyi: “…”

Gu Yu looked at the violin case that Zhang Siyi had placed at his feet. He had no chance to ask previously, but now he was curious: “Do you play the violin?”

Zhang Siyi guilty: “Well, I have been studying for a few years.” He wanted to make an impression on Gu Yu, so he didn’t tell him he hadn’t practiced for a long time and forgot how to play it well.

Gu Yu appears to be very interested: “Oh? When will you play it? Let me hear a song.”

Zhang Siyi coughed. In order to avoid his white lie being exposed, he pretended to be serious: “I have a rule. I only play violin for people that I like.”

Gu Yan looked at Zhang Siyi and expressively said “Oh”.

Could Gu Yu see through his act? Zhang Siyi felt embarrassed and he subconsciously drummed his fingers.

Gu Yu: “I was going to tell you that if you took the stage to play a song during the company’s annual meeting then there would be a reason to give you another bonus.

Zhang Siyi: “…” You didn’t say it earlier!

Originally, Zhang Siyi felt that it was a wonderful experience to meet a fellow in Haicheng at the station. He wouldn’t be lonely and could chat, but now finds that he is wrong! Between his Father and Gu Yu, he felt belittled. Not wanting to feel insulted again, he was afraid to talk to him. An Awkward silence broke out, so Zhang Siyi turned his attention to his mobile phone. Gu Yu also seemed disinterested in conversation, so he turned away and closed his eyes.

Seeing Gu Yu resting on the side, Zhang Siyi discretely turned sideways and opened WeChat: “I met the Boss on the train! I’m so depressed!”

Lele: “What train? Where have you been?”

Zhang Siyi: “I went back to my hometown and now I am on the high-speed train back to Haicheng. I happened to be on the same train as the Boss. He is sitting next to me!”

Chicken wings: “You have some nerve complaining here.”

Joe Sister: “Serious warning: Please don’t expose the secret base of the revolutionary organization.”

Aunt Four: “…” Damn it, this secret base is still formed by me!

Xuan Xuan: “I don’t understand. Why is the Boss traveling from your hometown to Haicheng?”

Lele: “Oh! After the bid, we continued to stay in the city for two more days. The boss said he wanted to go home so he went to the airport and flew. Do you have a place with the boss?”

Zhang Siyi thought for a moment. At first, he thought it wasn’t a good idea to expose the past connection between himself and Gu Yu, but now they have worked together for a few months. He is very familiar with his colleagues, so he didn’t feel that it was necessary to hide it anymore. In the chat group he said: “Well, Director Gu and I graduated from the same high school.”

The crowd didn’t doubt his words, but also recognized Zhang Siyi own work strength.

Only Du Rui said with emotion: “No wonder you are so special to him.”

Xu Jia: “No. Our company also had an intern from the same school as Gu Yu. I didn’t see any special treatment.”

Zhang Siyi is Speechless: “Do you really think it’s good to be on the Boss’s radar?” I feel like I’m being stared at all the time. I’m not free at all!”

Xu Jia: “That is the gaze of love. Aunt Four, you must change your attitude. The more attention he shows you, the greater his expectations are!”

Lele: “The boss pays attention to you only means you still need to grow. Don’t struggle teenager.”

Chicken wings: “Yes, as long as the work is done well, Gu Yu won’t control you.”

Tai Cheng: “Agree …”

Zhang Siyi: “…” Why didn’t anyone help him say a word!

Just when Zhang Siyi was concentrating on replying to the group chat news, Gu Yu next to him suddenly said: “What are you doing?”

Zhang Siyi was so scared that he quickly quit the interface and turned around. Gu Yu looked at him with his arms crossed and raised his eyebrows and asked: “Are you on social media again?”

”No” Zhang Siyi spat. “I’m talking to a friend,” He was afraid Gu Yu was going to accuse him again. To defend himself, he vehemently responded, “What’s the problem? I’m not at work and yet you still criticize me. Am I at work now??? Then there is no problem!!!”

After watching Zhang Siyi eagerly argue with him, Gu Yu was unexpectedly amused. He covered his laugh: “Of course.”

Zhang Siyi blankly looked at Gu Yu’s smiling and felt stupid. While this person normally has a very stern face, if he smiled so handsomely and cheerfully all the time, it is estimated that it wouldn’t be long before Zhang Siyi stopped being afraid of him.

Gu Yu: “You don’t have to shrink into the corner to chat.”

Feeling embarrassed, Zhang Siyi sat up straighter and stopped playing with his mobile phone.

Gu Yu coughed and suddenly asked: “Are you free tomorrow?”

Zhang Siyi: “Hmm? What’s up?”

Although tomorrow is his birthday, he didn’t make specific plans with either his circle of friends or confirming plans with Fu Xinhui, so nothing is certain.

Gu Yu paused and said: “I want to take you to a place.”

Zhang Siyi: “…” What – is – happening??

Since Gu Yu didn’t hear Zhang Siyi refuse, he assumed it meant he was free. He directly asked: “Do you know the Center Union Square?”

…… Hey, huh? What do you mean? Is Gu Yu asking him out?

Because Zhang Siyi was entangled with his thoughts, he didn’t say anything about his birthday. He heard him say: “Beside the No. 3 line xx Road Station, tomorrow at 9 am, see you there.” There was no room for refusal.

“What are we going to do there?” Zhang Siyi can only continue to ask questions along the subject.

Gu Xiao: “Tomorrow you will know.”

Zhang Siyi: “……” It’s a mystery!

Gu Yu successfully piqued his interest, so he slowly nodded. “Okay.”

When the train arrived in Haicheng, the two men took the big bags and left the station. They decided it was too cumbersome to travel by subway with all the packages, so they went to look for a taxi. Gu Yu helped Zhang Siyi bring his things back to his apartment. Feeling a little upset, Zhang Siyi, asked: “Where do you live?”

Gu Yu reported a general location not far from the company which was in the same neighborhood of the cafe that Zhang Siyi and his ex-girlfriend had met last time. The very affluent area was mostly occupied with old-fashioned houses. Whether it was buying a house or renting a house, the price is not cheap.

Zhang Siyi curiously asked: “Are you living in your own house?” This is a rather impolite question for an employee to ask his Boss. He guessed that Gu Yu wouldn’t reply, however he answered calmly. “I am borrowing a friend’s house.”

Being influenced by gossip, Zhang Siyi’s can’t help wondering about what friend Gu Yu has. What type of friend is so close that you borrow a house? Is it the person who has called before? Although curious, Zhang Siyi did not dare ask Gu Yu.

During the taxi ride home, he called Fu Xinhui and asked him to come to the door and meet him. Then he had to take the crab paste and crab out according to his mother’s instructions and give it to Gu Yu.

Gu Yu refused: “Don’t give it to me, you can eat it yourself.”

“No, no, my mom said to give you half.” Zhang Siyi said.

While Gu Yu couldn’t directly deal with his mother before, he can now deal with Zhang Siyi: “So eager to give me something. Soliciting favors? Am I collecting bribes?”

Zhang Siyi choked and nearly spit blood. He wanted to say a few more words, but Gu Yu quickly explained: “Your mother has already given me oranges. These things are her heart for you. Keep it for yourself. It is better to work hard to make me happier.”

Zhang Siyi: “…”

Fu Xinhui has stood at the door of the neighborhood waiting. Gu Yu helped Zhang Siyi get out of the car with his bags and made another face-to-face with Fu Xinhui. Fu Xinhui also politely asked if Gu would go up for a drink, but he refused unceremoniously.

Zhang Siyi carried his things upstairs with Fu Xinhui help. He felt irritated and couldn’t stop himself from complaining to his friend about Gu Yu’s indifference: “That guy is so unreasonable!”

Fu Xinhui: “What’s the matter? Why are you so pissed?”

Zhang Siyi: “My mom asked me to give these things to him, but he refused saying I was trying to bribe him!”

Fu Xinhui smiled and reassured him: “Why are you so angry? It just means he doesn’t have a close enough relationship with you that he felt comfortable accepting the gifts. That’s all.”

Zhang Siyi: “……”

After entering the house, Fu Xinhui looked at the bag again: “Hey, red cream, crab, good things!”

Zhang Siyi said with a sigh of relief: “Yes, this from the housekeeper. She picked the fattest crab meat to make it. It’s the best, super delicious crab paste that money can’t buy!”

Zhang Siyi appeared better. The two cooked some rice and made a fried green side dish. They set the table then decided to call Jiang Hai. For fear of not coming, they invited his girlfriend to join them.

After the meal, Fu Xinhui mentioned Zhang Siyi’s birthday. Jiang Hai and Tian Yujing were quite excited as they were free on the weekend and was available to do something together.

Zhang Siyi remembered Gu’s invitation and said: “I can’t go out tomorrow. My Boss told me to meet him.”

Fu Xinhui said: “Where is goSquare?”

Zhang Siyi: “It’s at the union center. I have never been, so I’ll check the map.”

Jiang Hai: “I’ve been there before. It’s a business center with shopping and dining. Why are you meeting him there?”

With a timely response Tian Yujing said: “A date?”

Zhang Siyi: “………”

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Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 31: See Them Off

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After saying goodbye to Shen Hao, Zhang Siyi wandered home. Learning about his friend’s current lifestyle, he felt apprehensive about going out and socializing with other old classmates. He didn’t want to get mocked and suffer 10,000 points of damage.

Zhang Siyi has been resting at home the last two days. Since his vacation time is running out, he decided to head back one day earlier. This weekend is his birthday so his mother was expecting him to stay home: “Why don’t you have a birthday at home and then go?”

Zhang Siyi said: “No. It’s too hectic to leave on Sunday. Besides, I made plans with my friends to have a birthday dinner.” Also, he didn’t dare stay at home for his birthday because he didn’t want to deal with his father. His mother would inevitably throw him a grand birthday and then his father would complain and make a scene about it.

His mom asked about his friends: “Are you having dinner with your friend that returned to China with you and now rent an apartment together?”

“Right. We three male students rent a house together,” replied Zhang Siyi, feeling stressed now that he knows what kind of books his mother reads in her spare time.

Mama Zhang: “Oh……”

His mother asked the housekeeper to prepare Zhang Siyi’s birthday longan egg flower soup in advance and after lunch he went upstairs to gather his things and came downstairs with his hands full. He saw a pile of things at the entrance of the house. He was shocked: “What is all of this?”

Zhang mother said: “This is your Father’s unit citrus. We have eaten too much so you can take the rest. There is also fresh shrimp and crab paste. You bring it with you to Haicheng, so you can eat well for the next several days.”

Zhang Siyi put his pack and violin case down next to the pile of ‘sweet-burden’ and exclaimed: “But it’s so much, I can’t bring all of that!”

“Oh, aren’t you driving to the station? I’ll get Mr. Wang to help. ”Zhang Mama screamed and was looking for Wang Hao to help bring these things to the car. His father came out of the study and frowned at everything in front of him.

His mother immediately greeted him with a smile and took the cup away from his father’s hands. She said softly: “Our son has to go. Let’s send him off together!”

His father pointed at the pile of big bags and said seriously: “You have given him so many things to go to Haicheng! If I am going to see him off, what will others think?”

Mother Zhang explained: “It’s just some fruit and food, what is the problem?” Besides, this is what I bought with my own money from your Welfare Unit.  Its not robbery, how can I not share it? The daughter of the old Le family also works in Haicheng. They let their driver personally come to pick her up every week. You are too careful all the time, you act like we are doing something wrong!” Feeling sad, Zhang mother choked up a little. This time she made no compromises. While placing the tea cup down she turned her head to wipe the corners of her eyes.

When Zhang Father Saw his wife’s appearance, he instantly raised his hand in surrender. He wasn’t enthusiastic, but he relented and said, “Just this once.” Then he went to go change his clothes.

Zhang Si Yi didn’t think it was a big deal. He didn’t realize it would cause such a commotion between his parents. Zhang Siyi was going to comfort his mother, but his mother turned to him quickly, and gave him a victory pose.

Zhang Siyi: “…”

His mother is not only a rotten woman, but also a top-notch acting lady… o(╯□╰)o

After changing into a dark colored, casual outfit, Father Zhang, helped bring the packages to the care.  Zhang Siyi also took a bag, and he did not dare to say anything behind his father. His father personally drove them to the station. Sitting in the back, he and his mother talked quietly. They parked the car in the lot and had to walk to the station entrance. His father personally helped him carry the bags of items to the ticket counter.

There were a lot of people coming and going on Saturday. Zhang Siyi’s eyes were sharp, and suddenly he saw a familiar figure in the crowd. Surrounded by a scarf and carrying a black backpack…. Gu Yu!!

Zhang Siyi blurted out and called to him. Gu Yu looked back and saw Zhang Siyi’s family of three, and he also stopped.

His sight rested on Zhang Siyi for two seconds then turned to the middle-aged man with the most domineering posture to his side. Gu Yu walked quickly over.

“Zhang … Secretary?” Gu Yu said with uncertainty. He was surprised to see Zhang Siyi.  Zhang Siyi felt embarrassed as he did not expect Gu Yu to directly called out his father’s title!” Even though it’s been so long since he saw Secretary Zhang, Gu Yu still remembered. His memory really is impeccable.

His father remained calm. Hearing Zhang Siyi call out to Gu Yu, his father immediately guessed who this person is. He reached out to Gu Yu: “What a coincidence, you were also home to visit your family?”

“Yes”, Gu Yu answered then humbly said: “Zhang Siyi is your son.”

Father Zhang said: “Zhang Siyi has been working in Haicheng and has come home to visit the past couple days. He has talked about you in admiration.”

Gu Yu took out his wallet and took a business card from inside and handed it to Zhang, respectfully. “If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.”

While watching the exchange, Zhang Siyi couldn’t help but think about how handsome Gu Yu demeanor looked.

His Father glanced at the business card and put into a safe pocket then responded in a polite way: “When we speak on the phone you can call me Uncle Zhang.”

Zhang Siyi’s mother was patiently waiting on the side then stepped forward when she saw them finish and gave a box of citrus to Gu Yu.  With a gentle voice she said, “I wish we had more time for proper introductions. Here take Siyi’s box of Citrus.”

Gu Yu refused: “No, thank you Aunt, but I will help him carry it home. I’m going the same direction anyway, so it’s not a problem.”

Holding Gu Yu’s hand, Mother Zhang patted it: “Don’t be so polite. We are from Ningcheng and thus, are like family when you are out of the station. I see that you are more mature than Siyi, so I will also ask you to take care of him in the future. I might have given this gift in the moment, but if you don’t accept it, I will have to give you an even bigger present next time.”

His Mother leaves no room for argument, so Gu Yu reluctantly accepts and thanks her. Zhang Siyi inwardly sighs.  Even though his Mother is an old rot, he hopes the light in her eyes is from the enjoyment of making a personal contact and not because of something else.  (=_=)

The train is getting ready to leave so they don’t have more time to talk. Gu Yu helped Zhang Siyi with half of the packages and then said goodbye to Zhang Siyi’s parents. Before leaving, Mother Zhang reached Zhang Siyi and whispered: “The fresh grapes in the red bag and the box of crab paste and shrimp are also gifts.”

Zhang Siyi: “I know……”  Gu Yu is a big bargain!

After watching the two of them leave and move towards the train platform, both of Zhang Siyi’s parents left. Gu Yu looked at the time and found the ticket gate smoothly. The conductor that checked the tickets was already moving forward through the crowd.

Zhang Siyi followed behind Gu Yu and asked, “What a coincidence! You bought a ticket for G750X’s train too?”

Now that Gu Yu has met his family, Zhang Siyi felt both afraid and excited. He feels apprehensive because he doesn’t want to be treated any differently now that Gu Yu knows his family background. But he is also getting excited because it is just the two of them together and meeting so coincidentally is like magic.

Gu Yu: “This train is the fastest.”

Zhang Siyi asked: “But the weekend isn’t over, why did you decide to go back today?”

The two of them lined up and slowly moved forward to get onto the train. Gu Yu turned his head and looked at him: “Why are you asking so many questions?”

Zhang Siyi: “…”

“If I want to go back, then I will. What other reason do I need?” Gu Yu simply explained. He pulled his ticket out and glanced at it. “What is your seat number?”

Zhang Siyi looked at his ticket: “Mine is 5-12a.”

Gu Yu then asked: “Do you want to change seats or should I?”

Zhang Siyi was startled. Gu Yu is asking him to sit together?  “Well, I’ll change it.” How can Zhang Siyi feel good about making his boss change his ticket! He took the initiative to follow Gu Yu to his seat.

Gu Yu put the packages neatly on the shelf and let Zhang Siyi sit next to the window while Gu Yu sat in the aisle. Soon, a middle-aged woman was standing in the aisle looking at them. Gu Yu took Zhang Siyi’s ticket and politely asked her to switch seats to 5-12a. Du Rui was right, Zhang Siyi thinks. Privately, Gu Yu is very gentle. With his demeanor and looks, no one can refuse him.

After the train got moving, Zhang Siyi wanted to find a topic to talk about with Gu Yu, but his mobile phone suddenly rang. Gu Yu looked at it and said to Zhang Siyi: “Your fathers sent a text message and asked us if we got on the train ok.”

Zhang Siyi: “Ah?”

Gu Yu handed the phone to Zhang Siyi’s direction and raised an eyebrow and asked: “Are you ok?”

Zhang Siyi touched the nose, a little awkward: “He is sent it to you. You reply.”

Gu Yu typed out a string of words on his mobile phone. Zhang Siyi was staring at his slender fingers to see, thinking, why is his father sending messages to Gu Yu and not to himself?

Who the hell is old Comrade Zhang’s son? Why does it seem like Gu Yu is his babysitter?”

After a while, Gu Xiao’s mobile phone shook again. He looked and suddenly smiled. He leaned over and tilted his phone to let Zhang Siyi read the contents.

Father Zhang had made a speech and in it, he said that Zhang Siyi was usually playful and didn’t do things seriously. He has no perseverance, and his determination is low. If it wasn’t too much of a bother, he asked Gu Yu to discipline him and guide him. He also said that he didn’t need to be too polite and to tell Zhang Siyi honestly if has not done something well.

Looking, Zhang Siyi jaw-dropped, then he closed it and clenched his teeth. How could he talk about Zhang Siyi like that behind his back! It’s too much! He doesn’t know what Gu Yu is typing.

Laughing, Gu Yu replied to his father then put his phone away then he sighed: ”A long way to go hmm.”

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