As Wen Sining bombarded Qiao Xi with one question after another, Qiao Xi involuntarily curled up her small body. On the verge of tears, she said, "Sining, stop talking. If you go on, I'll get depressed."
Only then did Wen Sining stop. She quietly looked at Qiao Xi, waiting for her answer.
Qiao Xi wore an expression of utter resignation. "I haven't considered any of those things you mentioned yet, Sining. Do you think my idea of quitting my job is a joke? I was all gung - ho about quitting, but on the other hand, I have no plans at all... Sining, I suddenly feel so naive. It turns out I'm not cut out for idealism. I'd better just go back to the 996 grind at Mo Xin."
Seeing Qiao Xi getting more and more emo, Wen Sining couldn't help but flick her finger on Qiao Xi's plump and rounded forehead.
"Look at you. I've only said a few words and you're already backing out. The Qiao Xi I know isn't like this."
Qiao Xi held her head aggrievedly and muttered, "The Qiao Xi you knew has long been worn down by life."
"If life can wear down your edges, it can also sharpen them back up," Wen Sining said confidently.
"Since you haven't thought about those things before, start thinking now. If you can't figure it out, I'll help you. In a nutshell, I, Wen Sining, fully support you in opening a coffee shop."
Qiao Xi was so touched that she was on the verge of tears. She hugged Wen Sining tightly. Just as she was about to say something moving, she heard Wen Sining say, "Your coffee tastes so good. If you open a coffee shop, won't I be able to drink such delicious coffee for free every day?"
"Wen Sining, I was almost moved to tears just now, but then you said that?"
"Cough, well, I was just speaking from the heart."
"What a heart - felt statement! Wen Sining, let me tell you, you won't get free coffee anymore. Not only that, if you want to drink, you have to pay double the price!"
"Ah! Qiao Xi, you're actually going to charge me double. Am I still your best friend?"
"Not since you said that. Now you're just an ordinary good friend at most."
Wen Sining, once Qiao Xi's best friend, was demoted to just a "good friend" because of one sentence.
Wen Sining wasn't having it. She pounced on Qiao Xi and started tickling her with two fingers. Soon, the two were rolling around on the sofa.
When they'd had enough fun, Wen Sining made a time - out gesture and immediately turned serious. "Okay, stop fooling around. Now let's plan what your ideal coffee shop will be like."
"My ideal coffee shop should be full of healing, happiness, and joy..."
Qiao Xi started to rattle on. Wen Sining listened and occasionally jotted something down on her phone.
Just like this, as they chatted back and forth, Qiao Xi's ideal coffee shop gradually took shape, and time quietly slipped from morning to night.
Even when she went to sleep at night, Qiao Xi was still adding details to her ideal coffee shop in her dreams.
The next day, Qiao Xi and Wen Sining went to the company together.
As soon as Wen Sining drove the car to the company entrance, she saw a familiar figure. Her happy mood from chatting with Qiao Xi instantly turned sour, and her face turned as cold as ice.
Qiao Xi also saw the figure and was even more agitated than Wen Sining.
"Damn it, why is he here? How dare he come to see you! Sining, stop the car. Let me get out and give him a good scolding!"
"Forget it, Qiao Xi. This is a matter between him and me. Don't get involved. Otherwise, he might go crazy and turn his anger on you."
"If he has the guts, let him come at me. I'm not afraid!" Qiao Xi puffed out her chest bravely.
Wen Sining felt a warm current flow through her heart. She gave Qiao Xi a reassuring smile and said, "Okay, I know you're concerned about me, but I don't want to make this a big deal. It won't do any good for either of us. Moreover, I don't want to worry Grandpa Lu."
Hearing this, Qiao Xi didn't know what else to say. She just sighed and said, "Alright then. I'll stand behind you as your strongest backup. Whenever you turn around, you'll see me."
"Thank you, my little backup. Here, go and handle your resignation procedures first. I've already talked to Donna. The person who will take your place is already in position. Just go to Donna for any work hand - over."
Qiao Xi nodded, shouldered her bag, and got out of the car.
Lu Luochen, who had been waiting downstairs early in the morning, saw Wen Sining's car as soon as it appeared. He stood motionless not far away.
When Qiao Xi got out of the car, she gave him a cold snort and a big eye - roll, but he pretended not to see. His eyes just stared quietly at Wen Sining.
Wen Sining gathered her emotions, making sure she wouldn't lose her temper and fight with him in public. Then she calmly got out of the car.
"I wonder what brings Mr. Lu to Mo Xin?"
"Wen Sining, let's talk."
"Talk? I wonder if Mr. Lu wants to talk about business or personal matters. If it's business, please go to the meeting room. If it's personal... sorry, Mr. Lu, there's nothing personal between us to talk about."
After saying that, Wen Sining looked at Lu Luochen with a smile, as if waiting for his answer.
"Wen Sining, it was my fault that I misunderstood you that night. I'm here specifically to apologize to you."
Wen Sining nodded. "Okay, I've received your apology, Mr. Lu. If there's nothing else, I'll go to work first. Please go back, Mr. Lu. After all, the Lu Group is different from our small Mo Xin company. I won't waste your precious time."
After saying that, Wen Sining pretended to walk towards the office building, but Lu Luochen grabbed her wrist.
"Wen Sining!" Lu Luochen growled.
Wen Sining immediately turned cold - faced and shook off Lu Luochen's hand. "Mr. Lu, please respect yourself."
"We're husband and wife. Can't I hold my wife's hand?" Lu Luochen frowned slightly, looking equally displeased.
"Haha." Wen Sining couldn't help laughing. "Lu Luochen, look at yourself now. If you hadn't said you were here to apologize, I'd have thought you were here to catch someone in the act!"
Wen Sining retorted.
Lu Luochen's frown deepened.
"I'm sorry. That night, I did wrongly accuse you without thinking. I sincerely apologize. You can do whatever you want to me, scold me or hit me. But I misunderstood because your actions with that man were too intimate. I..."
"Lu Luochen, so you're saying the fault is still mine in the end?"