Pei Zhi smiled but did not say anything.
He put his arm around Lin Jiao’s waist and got into the car with her.
Because of the designated driver, he raised the partition in the middle to isolate the front and back.
In the quiet environment, Lin Jiao nodded off and quickly fell asleep.
Seeing that her head was about to hit the window, Pei Zhi quickly reached out and pulled her into his arms.
He looked at her sleeping face and placed his palm on the top of her head, caressing it gently.
Perhaps because she felt safe, she grabbed his collar and rubbed her face against his chest.
This act of dependence made Pei Zhi almost lose his rationality.
He lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently.
Lin Jiao, who did not feel anything, leaned against him obediently, but his heart was beating like a drum.
He suppressed the urge to cross the line and touched the place he had kissed. His fingertips felt like they were on fire.
“Sir, we’re here.” The voice from the driver’s seat pulled him back to reality.
Pei Zhi nodded and stopped recalling the touch that mesmerized him. The heat on his fingertips also dissipated during the journey.
“Lin Jiao?” he called out to her.
Lin Jiao felt something and her eyelashes fluttered.
She looked up at the face that was inches away from her and was stunned.
“Are you still asleep?” Pei Zhi rubbed the top of her head again, as if he was stroking a kitten.
Only then did Lin Jiao realize that she was leaning into his arms.
She quickly sat up straight and retracted her hand that was about to reach into his collar. Her ears were visibly red.
“Uncle, I didn’t mean to,” she apologized in a low voice, feeling embarrassed.
Pei Zhi was very magnanimous. “It’s fine.” He fought back the smile on his face and said indifferently, “It’s understandable. Don’t take it to heart.”
“…Ok.” Lin Jiao pursed her lips.
She tidied her hair and stole a few glances at him before getting out of the car. She was relieved to find that he really wasn’t angry.
Pei Zhi pretended not to notice her glances.
He was still as calm as ever. “Don’t forget to tell me when you get home.”
Lin Jiao smiled and nodded. “Okay.”
She turned around and walked into the neighborhood. She patted her forehead in frustration to prevent herself from recalling that scene.
However, the more it was like this, the easier it was to remember. Even in her dreams, she could see him…
#
On Monday, Sheng Heng Corp was bustling with activities.
The sound of high heels and leather shoes echoed from the first floor to the roof, making people feel indescribably nervous.
Zheng Yi, who was eating bread, bumped into Lin Jiao in the hall. He looked at her pale face and asked, “Did you not sleep well last night?”
“A little.” Lin Jiao took out an air cushion and pressed it twice against her eyes to cover the dark circles.
Zheng Yi thought she was worried about work.
He comforted her. “There’s no need to feel too pressured. Many newbies have been through this.”
Lin Jiao smiled awkwardly.
She did not explain and chatted with him for a while. When she arrived at the planning department, she was called away by Manager Wu.
“Lin, are you getting used to it?” Wu Xiuwen gestured for her to sit opposite him.
“Quite so.”
“Don’t take it to heart about what Sun Feiyu did last time. The most important thing in the company is work. Making friends is secondary.”
Lin Jiao understood what he meant.
He probably just wanted her to do her job well and be on good terms with Sun Feiyu.
“I understand.”
“It’s good that you understand.” Wu Xiuwen gave her a friendly smile.
He took out a document from the drawer. “Did Zheng Yi tell you about the assessment?”
“He did.”
“This is the product introduction from last year. Make a proposal based on the content and try to get it to me by Thursday.”
“Alright.” Lin Jiao stood up, holding the documents.
She strode out of the manager’s office and bumped into Sun Feiyu on her way to her desk.
When their gazes met, Sun Feiyu’s smile disappeared and her face turned cold.
Her eyes were filled with undisguised hostility.
Lin Jiao sneered, finding it funny.
She was not in the mood to waste time with such a person. Looking away, she walked past her.
“Lin Jiao, what did you say to her?” Feng Yunjie raised her chin at Sun Feiyu in disgust.
“I didn’t say anything.”
“I thought she was going to give you trouble again.”
“She’d better not. Otherwise.” Lin Jiao snorted as she put a straw into the milk carton with force.
Feng Yunjie played with the pen and glanced at Lin Jiao’s desk. “Are you going to start making proposals?”
“Yeah.”
“Good luck, then.”
Lin Jiao nodded without replying.
She opened the folder and browsed through the product information while eating breakfast and highlighting important points.
Although this would be troublesome and time-consuming, it was more beneficial for her to make a perfect proposal.
Pei Zhi: “Are you free tonight?”
The message that popped up on WeChat made Lin Jiao stop what she was doing.
She stretched her shoulders and picked up her phone to type: “Why?”
“There’s a Western restaurant near the CBD.” Pei Zhi sent her two pictures of the signature dishes to tempt her. “Do you want to try it?”
“Yes! But I don’t have time. Sigh.jpg”
“Do you have an appointment with someone else?”
“No, I have to finish a proposal.” Lin Jiao picked up a chocolate bar and ate it. “Why don’t we go on Wednesday?”