"Asking for leave? What happened to you?"
In the utterly quiet car, Song Ge finally heard Zhai Cheng speak, breaking the eerie atmosphere.
Wait, it didn't seem that eerie after all.
Song Ge rubbed her ears and looked at the tissue in her hand rather uneasily.
She had actually forgotten the reason for asking for leave. She couldn't just blurt out that she was going to...
At this thought, Song Ge quickly shook her head. She raised her eyes to meet Zhai Cheng's inquisitive gaze and twiddled her fingers.
"I... I miss home a bit. Although I went back last time, but because of the time reset..." A sudden inspiration flashed through Song Ge's mind. She stammered to Zhai Cheng, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance.
"And recently, I've been feeling a bit tired. I want to go back and have my mom's cooking."
As Song Ge spoke, her voice got softer and softer. She hung her little head and raised her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes.
Zhai Cheng pursed his lips and looked down at the woman in front of him. The sunlight streamed in through the half - open window, gilding the woman's silky hair.
Song Ge had her head down. A few gentle breezes blew the stray hairs by her ears, making her lonely figure even more noticeable.
Zhai Cheng unconsciously shifted his gaze away from her. His thoughts were flying, recalling Song Ge's falling into the water a few days ago and the things on the construction site.
And just now, she had been splashed all over with tea by Leng Jing.
All these things were mostly because of him.
A twinge of guilt welled up in Zhai Cheng's heart. He turned his eyes to Song Ge's docile appearance, and his magnetic voice sounded extremely gentle.
"Okay, I'll approve your two - day leave."
At this moment, Song Ge felt that this voice was like heavenly music. She raised her little head in surprise, her black - and - white eyes shining brightly, as if filled with the stars of the sky.
"Really? Wow, Mr. Zhai is so nice!"
Hearing the woman's exclamation full of surprise and contentment, Zhai Cheng's heart softened, and his angular handsome face also softened a bit.
"Besides, if you have any other needs, you can tell me at any time."
Before Zhai Cheng's voice faded, Song Ge immediately blurted out:
"I want a car!"
Song Ge swayed her legs merrily. She looked at Zhai Cheng with a beaming smile, her beautiful eyes slightly squinted, like a lazy little fox.
She never thought that being his assistant had such good perks! Now she didn't have to worry about the remaining problems!
The more Song Ge thought about it, the happier she became. She just felt that the cold man in front of her seemed more and more pleasing to the eye.
However, the words that blurted out of Song Ge's mouth were like a small pebble falling into Zhai Cheng's lake, rippling a trace of waves.
Want a car? It turned out that she was one of those people.
Zhai Cheng lowered his black eyes slightly, and a glint of surprise flickered in the depths of his eyes.
However, Zhai Cheng recalled the scene of Song Ge risking her life to save him again, and his black eyes turned cold.
Well, she had paid a great price for him...
"Okay." Zhai Cheng's voice was slightly cold. He reached into his pocket and took out the key to the Rolls - Royce.
Zhai Cheng squeezed it slightly and then took his hand out of his pocket.
"Well, I want a more convenient car, and a better one." Song Ge raised her hand to rest on her chin and said to Zhai Cheng thoughtfully.
More convenient, better.
Zhai Cheng's black eyes darkened slightly. He stared at Song Ge who was still thinking in front of him and understood what she meant.
This should be enough.
Zhai Cheng rubbed the car key in his palm and replied again.
"Okay."
"Also..." Song Ge frowned slightly. She tilted her little head, as if thinking about what other conditions to put forward.
Zhai Cheng seemed more patient than before. He sat quietly in the dark corner of the car and stared at Song Ge intently, like a black panther in the night, closely eyeing its prey.
"Right!" Song Ge clapped her hands. She smoothed out her wrinkled eyebrows and smiled at Zhai Cheng. "It'd be best a folding bicycle! Folding ones are more convenient."
Folding... bicycle?
Zhai Cheng was stunned. He looked at Song Ge in surprise, his gaze extremely deep.
"Ah? Did I say it too vaguely?" Seeing that Zhai Cheng didn't react at all, Song Ge withdrew her smile and counted on her fingers to remind him.
"I want a bicycle, a convenient one. It'd be best a folding one." Song Ge paused slightly here and retracted her last finger. "If there's no folding one, it's okay. I can just make do with it."
"Yes."
Zhai Cheng's Adam's apple bobbed. He looked at Song Ge, a faint smile curving his lips, and put the car key in his pocket back.
Suddenly being responded to, Song Ge let out a confused "hmm" and nodded.
"I'll ask someone to arrange it. It'll be delivered later."
Zhai Cheng took out his phone from his pocket, pressed a few buttons, and the matter was settled.
With all the matters settled, Song Ge heaved a sigh of relief. She leaned back on the car seat relaxedly and began to secretly plan in her mind.
The next day, the early morning was a bit cool. The fresh air rushed into Song Ge's lungs, and a sense of comfort spread throughout her body.
She stretched, straddled the brand - new bicycle, and bounced out of the villa.
"Rarely having a holiday. I'll go home and take a look first." Song Ge rode the bicycle. The breeze whistled past her ears. She hummed a little tune, feeling extremely happy.
"Creak—" The bicycle stopped downstairs in the community. Song Ge looked up at the window of her own home. From afar, she saw the vague figure of her mother.
"If I go back, mom will surely ask me all sorts of questions like before the time reset. Maybe I won't be able to get out today." Song Ge frowned slightly and murmured in a low voice. "I'll go back after I finish my business!"
Just thinking about the questions her mother asked before the time reset, Song Ge felt a splitting headache.
She was able to fob her off last time. She didn't know if she could fool her again if she went home this time.
It was all the time reset's fault! At this thought, Song Ge punched the bicycle hard.
Mom, see you next time! Song Ge stared at her mother's figure for a long time. She let out a soft sigh and reluctantly pushed the bicycle away from the community.
"Hey, I'm really like the second great Yu who passed by his home three times without entering!" Song Ge sniffled. She slapped her chest heroically. "I really think that guy Zhai Cheng should give me a raise!"
Muttering to herself, Song Ge got on the bicycle and headed towards the street of the bustling commercial buildings.
In the bustling commercial buildings, all kinds of luxurious companies were presented in front of Song Ge. She raised her eyes and carefully observed each company.
It was the time for work. The bustling office workers shuttled through the street, busily starting their new day at work. This was a perfect opportunity.
"It should be easier to sneak into those companies while there are so many people." Song Ge stared at the street intently. She rode the bicycle around in front of many companies and finally stopped in a hidden corner.
"Okay, it's time to start the investigation plan!" Song Ge encouraged herself in her heart. She felt for the small notebook in her pocket and slowly took it out.