Chapter 7 — Turns Out You Were Always Waiting

Hearing the affirmative response, I finally let out a long breath of relief.

I will not give up. Even though I have no experience in pursuing someone, I will do my absolute best.

Yes, that is good.

After saying this, he added another sentence.

If there is anything you do not know, I can help you. After all, I have much more experience than you.

I asked with feigned modesty.

Then, in a situation like mine right now, what is the usual course of action?

Say good night to me, and then go to sleep. Tomorrow morning, take the initiative to come downstairs and pick me up for work.

Oh, is it really this troublesome?

I do not have a car. Am I supposed to take the subway to pick you up?

The other side fell silent for a moment.

Then I will drive over to pick you up first, and you can prepare breakfast?

My apartment and the residential complex where Gu Shi Ye lived were not far apart, and it could be considered on the way. I felt this suggestion was quite reasonable, so I replied.

Agreed.

Good night.

Gu Shi Ye said that pursuing someone required true sincerity, and providing transportation in the morning and evening was a basic requirement. I finished work earlier than Gu Shi Ye. To make it convenient for me to pursue him, Gu Shi Ye simply left his car for me to use. That day, I drove Gu Shi Ye to the entrance of his company, and just at that moment, Song Yu Zhu happened to walk over.

What is going on here? Why are the two of you arriving together?

I explained.

I am driving him to work.

He exclaimed in disbelief.

You are driving him to work?

No way, Qin Jian Wei, did you get together with Old Gu so quickly? Can you maintain your stance even for a little bit?

Hearing this, I felt a little self-conscious.

We are not together yet. I am still pursuing him.

Song Yu Zhu was utterly baffled.

Who is pursuing whom?

I am pursuing him. He has not agreed yet.

Song Yu Zhu immediately threw his arm around Gu Shi Ye’s shoulders.

Oh heavens, a honeybee flying all the way to the Antarctic, absolutely legendary...

By the end of the month, the entire preliminary design proposal was fully approved. To reward everyone, Tan Wu specially invited the colleagues from the design department out for a lavish dinner. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I suddenly remembered that I should probably give Gu Shi Ye a heads-up. Therefore, I picked up my phone and sent a text message. The department is having a celebration dinner tonight, so I will not be coming over to your company. The other side replied very quickly. Understood. I did not pay it any further mind. The dinner dragged on late into the night. When Tan Wu dropped me off downstairs at my apartment building, it was already close to midnight. He got out of the car first and helped me open the door.

Can you still walk on your own? Let me take you upstairs.

My alcohol tolerance was never very good, and everyone had been far too enthusiastic tonight. Since this group of people did not dare to pressure the boss into drinking, all the pressure fell squarely on me as the department manager. I rubbed my temples.

There is no need to accompany me. I can manage on my own. I am just a little dizzy, everything else is fine.

Not bad at all, your alcohol tolerance has certainly improved compared to our college days.

Just as the words left his mouth, a man’s low voice suddenly rang out from not far away.

Qin Jian Wei.

Tan Wu raised his head to look in the direction of the voice.

Director Gu, why are you here?

Gu Shi Ye walked over with a darkened expression.

I called her, but she did not answer. I was worried, so I came to check.

You two... Tsk tsk, little Qin is truly formidable.

Tan Wu quickly got back into his car.

Since you are here, I can rest assured. I will take my leave.

The strange thing was that I had genuinely felt fine just moments before. But the instant I laid eyes on Gu Shi Ye, my body seemed to suddenly drain of all its strength. Seeing him reach his hand out, I directly went limp and leaned into his embrace.

My head hurts.

My voice carried a trace of grievance that I myself had not even realized was there. Gu Shi Ye’s expression softened slightly. He finally let out a sigh and scooped me up horizontally in his arms. When I woke up the next morning, I was already lying properly in bed, tucked securely under the blanket. I had not changed my clothes yet, but someone had clearly helped me remove my makeup and wash my face. My memories only stopped at the scene of Tan Wu dropping me off, and after seeing Gu Shi Ye, everything went completely blank. I could not remember why Gu Shi Ye had come looking for me last night. Opening my phone, I discovered that at seven in the morning, Gu Shi Ye had sent me text messages. I went to work first. Sleep a little longer. There is warm milk in the kitchen. If your stomach feels uncomfortable, drink some. Suddenly, the image of me hugging Gu Shi Ye while alternately crying and laughing rushed violently into my mind. Good grief. What on earth did I do?! I did not dare to reply to the messages. After struggling with my inner turmoil for a long time, I finally dragged myself out of bed and prepared to head over to Gu Shi Ye’s company. I wanted to probe and find out what I had done the previous night. Since I frequented Gu Shi Ye’s company day after day, the majority of the staff there had already recognized me. Not only did no one stop me, but some even took the initiative to greet me warmly. I smoothly made my way to Gu Shi Ye’s office. Just as I was about to push the door open and step inside, I realized that besides him, there was another woman in the room. Her figure was tall and slender, with graceful bodily contours. Standing beside Gu Shi Ye, she unexpectedly looked extremely well-matched. The two of them clearly knew each other from the past.