Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 257 Extra 1

Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng bought a cake, so they decided to eat out for dinner.

The two went to a fusion restaurant, and just as they arrived at the entrance, they unexpectedly ran into Tan Qi.

Just as Lin Xi was about to greet them, someone followed her up from behind.

Tan Qi gave an awkward laugh, while Lin Xi smiled knowingly: "President Tan, what's going on between you two... um?"

Zhou Zheng coughed lightly: "Together?"

Lin Xi looked at Duan Yiheng, who said, "I'd better not bother you any longer."

Before Zhou Zheng could speak, Tan Qi said to Lin Xi, "What's there to bother you about? We're all friends, it's just a meal."

They are not only friends, but also business partners.

Unable to refuse Tan Qi's hospitality, Lin Xi followed her into the restaurant.

Duan Yiheng and Zhou Zheng exchanged a glance and followed helplessly.

The two girls sat together and chatted. Duan Yiheng and Zhou Zheng knew their tastes and ordered the dishes together.

"How are you feeling?" Tan Qi asked Lin Xi.

“I’ve already started working. I’m currently working on a scenic area project, it’s just begun,” Lin Xi said. “Is the Likang project about to be handed over?”

Tan Qi said, "Part of the handover has been completed. Why did Duan Yiheng let you start work so quickly? I heard you were seriously injured."

"Even if it's not good, they won't let me work." Lin Xi glanced at Zhou Zheng out of the corner of her eye. "But you and Professor Zhou, is something going on?"

Tan Qi was a little embarrassed. She took a sip of water and said, "We've been dating for a while now, and I think it's alright."

Lin Xi leaned slightly towards Tan Qi: "Congratulations."

Tan Qi thanked him and whispered in Lin Xi's ear, "Maybe he went on a blind date with you and even expressed his feelings for you. I always feel a little awkward around you."

"What's past is past," Lin Xi comforted her. "Professor Zhou only has eyes for you now, doesn't he?"

Tan Qi couldn't help but smile: "I never thought that at my age, I would meet someone whose values ​​align with mine."

She and Zhou Zheng each had previous romantic experiences, and they were relatively more mature in their dealings with people.

At first, she only wanted to be friends with benefits with him, but she couldn't resist the man's persistent and gentle pursuit.

"Do you have any plans to get married?" Lin Xi asked.

Tan Qi nodded: "Yes, but I'm very busy. The two sides have talked several times but haven't reached an agreement. What about you and Duan Yiheng?"

Lin Xi said, "We just talked to the elders. My grandfather just passed away, so it's not appropriate to make big preparations. Let's talk about it next year."

Tan Qi expressed her understanding: "You're still young, there's no rush. It's someone else who should be anxious, right?"

Duan Yiheng tapped the table: "I'm still sitting here."

Tan Qi shrugged: "Let's eat."

The meal lasted until around 10 p.m., during which Tan Qi and Lin Xi talked a lot about the wedding.

When she got back, she suddenly realized something and clung to Duan Yiheng on the bed, asking, "You said they're talking about marriage, did Professor Zhou propose? I completely forgot to ask, and the key point is that Tan Qi doesn't have a ring on her hand."

Duan Yiheng said, "When I had a meeting with Tan Qi a while ago, she mentioned in private that Zhou Zheng did propose to her. As for the wedding ring, it might not be suitable for everyday wear."

Lin Xi wrapped her arms around Duan Yiheng's neck from behind, tilted her head, and said, "You're quite knowledgeable."

Duan Yiheng smiled and said, "I'm watching too."

Lin Xi was taken aback: "When did this happen?"

"Grandpa asked me about you and me before he passed away, and we started making preparations then."

However, the communication with the designer took a long time, and then the old man passed away and Lin Xi was kidnapped, which delayed things for many more days.

Only after being discharged from the hospital did he finally finish communicating all the details.

I estimate it will take two or three months, or even longer, to get the engagement ring.

However, his request was for the end of October, which the designer agreed to.

Lin Xi was genuinely surprised: "You didn't tell me anything? Aren't you afraid I won't like it?"

Duan Yiheng smiled and said, "I think any style would look good on you. I just wanted to give you a surprise."

Since the two had already decided on the location for the proposal, they could only put more effort into finding another place.

“If you really don’t like it, then just buy one you like,” Duan Yiheng said, “so that you can’t wear them all on your ten fingers.”

"Don't be so dramatic." Lin Xi shook him. "I'll like whatever you give me."

Duan Yiheng patted her hand: "Go to sleep. Are you going to the scenic spot again tomorrow?"

Lin Xi released him and asked, "How did you know?"

Duan Yiheng smiled inscrutably.

"Did you plant a spy next to me?" Lin Xi turned around and straddled his waist, asking aggressively.

Duan Yiheng leaned against the headboard, and with a lift of his leg, he let Lin Xi slide into his chest.

He gently patted her lower back and said confidently, "Guess which one it is? There's a prize if you guess right."

"I won't guess," Lin Xi said proudly. "I'll try them one by one tomorrow."

Duan Yiheng tapped her nose against the nose, his voice deep and gentle: "Then I'll wait for Manager Lin's good news."

"Don't talk about professional titles in bed," Lin Xi turned over and lay down. "Don't pinch me, it sounds like an unspoken rule."

Duan Yiheng pressed his index finger against her forehead: "What's going on in your head all day long?"

"You," Lin Xi said with sparkling eyes, delivering a cheesy pickup line.

Duan Yiheng chuckled at her words and tucked the blanket up a little more: "Go to sleep. If you keep talking, my heart can't take it, Miss."

Lin Xi closed her eyes contentedly, her mind filled with thoughts of how to test those guys in the office tomorrow.

The next morning, when Lin Xi woke up, Duan Yiheng had already left.

During the meal, she noticed that Sister Mei had a band-aid on her hand, asked her a few questions, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

When Lin Xi walked into the office in her high heels, most of the staff had already arrived.

She took off her coat, revealing her hand wrapped in gauze. Sure enough, everyone came up to her, offering words of concern.

Lin Xi observed everyone outside through the glass, but found nothing.

An hour passed, and Duan Yiheng still hadn't called or texted her.

However, Duan Yiheng might be busy and hasn't seen the news yet.

Just as Lin Xi was about to remove the gauze, Xu Yu pushed the door open and came in.

"Manager Lin, wait a minute, what happened to your hand yesterday?"

"Ah? It's nothing." Lin Xi replied subconsciously, "Director Xu, what would you like?"

"Oh, never mind, I'll have someone else get it." Xu Yu frowned. "It's hot today, let someone else handle things at the scenic area. It's just a matter of the ticketing system; they can handle that."

Lin Xi was just pretending. She immediately objected, but Xu Yu didn't give her a chance to refuse. He gave her a few instructions and left in a swift and decisive manner.

Lin Xi paused for a moment, removed the gauze from her hand, and headed straight for Xu Yu's office.

But she left in a hurry and didn't close the door completely, allowing Lin Xi, who caught up with her, to hear her report to Duan Yiheng.

Lin Xi: "..."

Director Xu, who never yielded to death, you are actually this kind of person.