When Shen Youjin arrived, she witnessed such a scene.
The fine rain curtain blurred everyone's faces, but Bai Beichen's figure was so distinct.
Once upon a time, he was her dopamine. As long as he was around, she would forget all her troubles.
Seeing her coming, Bai Beichen immediately stepped forward and naturally took the things from her hands.
"Sister, I thought you were mad at me and would never want to talk to me again."
The cold rain was bone - chilling when whipped by the wind. Shen Youjin shivered and said, "Let's go inside first!"
Bai Beichen nodded and walked into the coffee shop with Shen Youjin.
She deliberately found a corner seat, ordered a cup of hot water, and regretted not changing into a thicker coat before coming out.
"It's the end of summer today. This should be the last rain of this summer," Bai Beichen suddenly said softly.
Shen Youjin was a bit surprised. With so many things happening one after another recently, she had forgotten to pay attention to such things.
"Time flies so fast!" She held the transparent glass with her slender fingers, glanced at the rain curtain outside the window, and said, "Half of the year has already passed."
"Yeah!" Bai Beichen propped his chin up, smiling, but there was a probing look in his peach - blossom eyes. "When will sister come back to me?"
"Maybe soon," Shen Youjin said enigmatically. "It depends on fate."
Bai Beichen looked at her. Although he didn't understand what she meant, as long as she didn't resist him, there was still a chance.
Shen Youjin motioned for him to taste the cake, then excused herself to go to the restroom.
A few minutes later, when she came back, she deliberately ruffled Bai Beichen's hair from behind. Before he could react, she had already managed to pluck out two strands.
"Your hair quality is really good," she said and then returned to her seat, picked up her bag. "There's something going on in the studio. I have to go back. You can eat slowly!"
Bai Beichen originally felt a sharp pain on his scalp, but before he could say anything, he heard what she said. The words on the tip of his tongue immediately took a turn. "Sister, won't you stay a little longer? I still want to..."
Shen Youjin firmly refused. "No, I really have something to do."
Moreover, it was urgent.
Seeing her determination, Bai Beichen was disappointed but didn't stop her.
"Then... sister, be careful on your way."
Shen Youjin responded and quickly left without looking back.
She had deliberately exerted a bit more force just now and plucked out a few strands of hair with the hair follicles. As soon as she got in the car, she immediately returned to the testing institution and gave the hair to the doctor.
"This is No. 1. I'll give you the rest later."
The doctor didn't expect her to be so fast. He responded and took this sample for testing first.
Shen Youjin left in a hurry again. On the way, she started thinking about who to go to next.
She had numbered each sample without mentioning names. This could reduce troubles.
Otherwise, if someone with ulterior motives took advantage of this and it was known that the child in her belly was related to the young masters of the five great families, the whole city of Jingdu would be in an uproar!
Just thinking about that scene made her shudder. Numbering was a safer option!
The rain was getting heavier and heavier. Finally, she parked her car downstairs of Gu Zhiyuan's company.
To prevent any long - drawn - out problems and his early discovery, it was better to deal with this old fox first.
She was glad that she had driven away the people Gu Zhiyuan had left to monitor her in advance. Otherwise, this matter might not have been possible.
She picked up her phone. Just as she was thinking about how to talk to Gu Zhiyuan, a message suddenly popped up on WeChat: "Where are you?"
Speak of the devil. Gu Zhiyuan's message came just in time.
She looked out at the towering Gu's building. Although her sight was blocked by the heavy rain, she always felt that he was standing in front of the floor - to - ceiling window, looking at her.
"I'm downstairs of your company," she replied.
The chat box showed "The other person is typing", but after waiting for a while, this prompt disappeared and Gu Zhiyuan still didn't reply to her.
What was this man up to? Was he going to play mind games with her again?
Just as she was about to go up and find him, her phone rang. It was a call from Gu Zhiyuan.
"Miss me? It's raining so hard. Why did you come all of a sudden?"
His voice was as gentle and reserved as ever. Shen Youjin said slowly, "Sort of! Rainy days are like the switch to memories."
This wasn't a lie. On such days, people always tended to recall some things, and their hearts would keep sinking.
"Do you want to come up and sit for a while?" Gu Zhiyuan chuckled. "I've prepared the French black tea you used to like."
"Gu Zhiyuan, you've always thought that you're the one who knows me best, but has anyone ever told you that actually..." Shen Youjin paused, "I don't like black tea at all."
Gu Zhiyuan was obviously stunned. Thinking of the days when she lived with him in the manor, the first time he poured her a newly - brewed milk - cap tea, she had indeed hesitated.
In the end, she still drank it and didn't reject the black tea he asked someone to bring up every time after that.
"Why didn't you say so?" Gu Zhiyuan stood in front of the huge floor - to - ceiling window, his voice slightly changing in tone. "Is this how I taught you?"
He thought he wasn't a person who liked to force others. It was just a cup of black tea.
If she had said it, he definitely wouldn't have let her drink it again.
"So I said your understanding of me is just so - so, teacher!" A mocking smile curled up on Shen Youjin's lips. "If you knew me well, you wouldn't have asked such a question."
Sometimes she really didn't understand why some men thought that as long as they were good enough to a woman, they would be the person who knew her best in her life.
If that was the case, Gu Zhiyuan would have to queue up!
"Sharp - tongued," Gu Zhiyuan said, rubbing his temples with a bit of a headache. "Come up. I've prepared the waffles you like. Don't tell me you don't like them."
Shen Youjin didn't refuse this time. She held an umbrella and entered the Gu's company.
As soon as she entered the lobby, many people's gazes focused on her.
Even though she was wearing a mask, her thick, wavy long hair like seaweed and her graceful figure clearly showed that she was a top - level beauty.
The newly - arrived receptionist politely asked if she had an appointment, but before she could answer, Gu Zhiyuan's special assistant had rushed down in a hurry.
"Miss Shen, come with me!"
Seeing Gu Zhiyuan's special assistant come down to greet her in person, the receptionist was simply stunned.
Miss Shen? The illegitimate daughter of the Shen family? She was so much more beautiful than Shen Tianzhen, who used to come here arrogantly.
Most importantly, with such charm and figure, it was no wonder that the young masters of the five great families were all vying to pursue her.
It was just a pity that with such a background and reputation, it would be extremely difficult for her to enter a wealthy family.
A few minutes later, Shen Youjin appeared in Gu Zhiyuan's office.
Gu Zhiyuan was sitting on the sofa. On the table were the waffles, pure milk tea, and fruits he had just asked someone to bring up.
"I have a meeting later. I'll just sit with you for a while and then I have to get busy. Let's make it quick," he said casually, pushing up his glasses on his high - bridged nose. "Tell me! What do you want to do?"