The next day, Song Ge went to work as usual. To her surprise, she saw Zhai Cheng at the company entrance. He had never come so early before.
"Breakfast," Zhai Cheng said.
Song Ge didn't take it. With a straight face, she replied, "I've already eaten." Then she was about to leave.
"My mom's having her birthday today. I'll pick you up after work and we'll go together."
Song Ge was taken aback. She had no idea about this. Without looking back, she walked into the company.
Now that she and Zhai Cheng had fallen out, what identity would she have if she went?
Just as she was thinking about it, Meng Yajing called. "Song Ge, it's my birthday today. You must come!"
Song Ge really couldn't find a reason to decline, so she had to agree. "Okay."
Hearing Song Ge's agreement, Meng Yajing on the other end was very happy. Then she called Zhai Cheng. It turned out that Zhai Cheng had asked Meng Yajing to call Song Ge. It seemed that Zhai Cheng wanted to win Song Ge back. As his mother, she would definitely support him.
Song Ge didn't take this matter to heart. After all, she was going because of Meng Yajing, so she didn't think much of it.
After work, Song Ge packed up her things and was about to leave. Several colleagues in the same office invited her.
"There's a really good movie coming out today. Let's go watch it together."
Song Ge looked embarrassed. "Sorry, I have something to do. I can't go. You guys go."
After saying that, she packed up her things and got out of the building. As she was about to take a taxi to the villa, she saw Zhai Cheng's car.
Without thinking, Song Ge walked around it and waited for a taxi. However, no taxi came for a long time.
Zhai Cheng honked his horn. "Get in the car."
Song Ge ignored him and continued waiting.
Zhai Cheng honked again. More and more cars were coming behind because his car was blocking the way.
Many people were honking their horns. It was really noisy.
"Are you going or not?"
"Don't block the road!"
Seeing more and more cars blocked, Song Ge thought Zhai Cheng would drive away. But he didn't.
The people behind seemed to understand what Zhai Cheng's honking meant and urged Song Ge. "Just get in the car. Otherwise, you're holding up so many of us."
"Exactly."
Song Ge blushed. She quickly got in the car and glared at Zhai Cheng.
Zhai Cheng was overjoyed inside but kept a straight face. He started the car. "So, did you change your mind?"
Song Ge frowned. After thinking for a while, she understood what he meant. "Sorry. In that situation, if I didn't get in the car, I'd be a sinner!"
Zhai Cheng couldn't help laughing. Feeling Song Ge's gaze, he stopped laughing. "You could have just walked away."
"A free ride. Why not take it?" Song Ge looked out of the window. In fact, she was still a bit nervous. After all, compared with Zhai Cheng, she was a novice.
Zhai Cheng found a parking spot and stopped the car.
Realizing the car had stopped, Song Ge looked at Zhai Cheng fearfully. "Why did you stop the car?"
Zhai Cheng didn't say a word. He just slowly leaned towards Song Ge.
Seeing the man getting closer, Song Ge was very flustered and at a loss. But she had to admit that she was longing for it.
Their breaths were almost touching.
Song Ge frowned and closed her eyes.
After a while, she heard Zhai Cheng's soft laugh. He pulled over the seat - belt and fastened it for her.
Song Ge just wanted to find a hole to hide in. But on the surface, she looked shocked.
After fastening the seat - belt, Zhai Cheng returned to his seat but didn't start the car for a long time.
Suddenly, he turned to her. "Song Ge, what were you expecting just now?" His tone was a bit mischievous.
Song Ge stammered, "I, I wasn't expecting anything. You were just fastening the seat - belt." Her eyes were evasive.
"Did you think I was going to kiss you just now?" Zhai Cheng suddenly leaned closer. He propped one hand beside Song Ge.
Song Ge pushed him away, but it was useless. "I didn't. Hurry up and drive. We'll be late."
Zhai Cheng didn't say a word. He just looked at Song Ge lovingly.
Song Ge just glanced into his eyes and was soon lost in them.
Zhai Cheng slowly leaned closer. Just a few centimeters away from kissing Song Ge...
"Beep!"
A sudden horn sound from behind woke them up.
Song Ge was very embarrassed. She tidied her hair and looked out of the window. Zhai Cheng coughed to cover up his embarrassment.
After that, neither of them said much. It was very quiet in the car. The atmosphere was quite awkward.
The car stopped steadily outside the villa. There were already several cars parked there. It seemed that there were other relatives. Song Ge suddenly felt a bit scared.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here," Zhai Cheng suddenly comforted her. But the next second, he looked at her hands. "But, did you forget something?"
"Huh?" Song Ge was confused. She thought carefully and didn't think she had left anything behind.
Zhai Cheng smiled and gently tapped Song Ge's head, as if they were still a couple.
Song Ge instinctively took a step back and looked at Zhai Cheng warily.
Zhai Cheng rubbed his forehead. "You seem to have lost some of your wits since you left me." It was a rather annoying thing to say.
Without hesitation, Song Ge slapped Zhai Cheng. "Yes, yes, yes. You're so smart!"
"So, you should spend more time with me."
Song Ge snorted and didn't want to talk to Zhai Cheng anymore.
But their bickering had actually eased the atmosphere a bit.
Zhai Cheng stopped joking and seriously reminded her. "Why are you here today?"
Song Ge didn't even think. "It's Auntie's birthday."
"So..." Zhai Cheng didn't finish his sentence. He believed Song Ge would understand.
Just as Song Ge was about to say something, she looked at her empty hands and slapped her head. "I'm such an idiot. I forgot to buy a gift."
She had planned to buy one at noon, but there was too much work. She got so busy that she forgot. And she didn't think of it in the afternoon either.
Seeing her like this, Zhai Cheng just stood there smiling and didn't say a word.
Song Ge looked at the villa in front. Going to a birthday party without a gift was really inappropriate. But it was too late to buy one now. "Forget it. You go in by yourself. I'm not going."
She would call Auntie later to explain the situation. It was better than going in empty - handed and making a fool of herself.
Although Zhai Cheng wanted her to ask for his help, he got a bit anxious when he heard she wasn't going at all. "Actually, there's a way to solve this."
"What way?"
Zhai Cheng looked matter - of - fact. "Just say you're my wife. There's no need for family members to give gifts. I've prepared one anyway."
"Come on," Song Ge refused without thinking. They couldn't get back together.