Shao Yinan's handsome face suddenly appeared in front of Wen Yin. The anxiety in Wen Yin's heart finally subsided.
She gave Shao Yinan a slightly coquettish glare. "You scared me. Why are you here?"
Most of the woman's face in front of him was covered by a mask, with only a pair of eyes showing. Under the light, there was a misty look in them.
It was incredibly alluring.
Shao Yinan's heart softened. He resisted the urge to ruffle Wen Yin's hair. His tone was gentle as his eyes drooped.
"Working overtime?"
He noticed the dark circles under Wen Yin's eyes. Even though Wen Yin had wrapped herself up tightly, he still keenly sensed the exhaustion emanating from her.
Wen Yin pinched the bridge of her nose and nodded. She was unusually relaxed. "Yeah."
"But why are you here?" There was a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Although she had already guessed that Shao Yinan had a complex background, seeing him at Qili still shocked Wen Yin.
Shao Yinan averted his gaze awkwardly. He touched the tip of his nose and explained nonchalantly, "I just happened to have some business cooperation with Qili. I saw you right after the meeting."
His expression was calm, not looking like he was lying.
After seeing that Wen Yin believed him, Shao Yinan unconsciously let out a sigh of relief.
He couldn't very well say that he came here specifically for Wen Yin.
Even the cooperation between Shaohua and Qili was his intentional arrangement.
Shao Yinan looked at Wen Yin with a gentle and curious gaze.
He wanted to see what kind of dress his A Yin would design.
"Let me drive you home?" Shao Yinan raised his eyebrows at her. This simple gesture added a hint of mischief to his peach - blossom eyes, making him look a bit naughty.
Wen Yin waved the car keys in her hand. "No need. I drove here."
Then, she joked, "If I go home with the top - star Shao, and we get photographed, the micro - blog will go crazy."
As soon as the words "top - star Shao" came out of Wen Yin's mouth, she inexplicably remembered what Jiujiu had said -
"Sister Wen Yin, are you together with the top - star Shao?"
The tips of Wen Yin's ears turned red, as if they were about to bleed.
Soon, the redness on Wen Yin's face faded, and even her eyes dimmed unconsciously.
Wen Yin hung her head, so Shao Yinan didn't notice. Hearing the rejection in Wen Yin's words, Shao Yinan felt a slight sense of loss.
"Growl - growl -"
It was unclear whose stomach growled first. Shao Yinan let out a soft laugh and looked at the blushing Wen Yin in front of him with a crooked smile.
Wen Yin quickly waved her hands and stammered for a long time but couldn't say a single word.
She never expected that such an embarrassing thing would happen when she was with Shao Yinan.
It was the first time Shao Yinan saw Wen Yin so flustered. The sense of loss in his heart disappeared instantly. He reached out and ruffled Wen Yin's hair.
The man's fingers were long, and his palm was warm and strong. It stayed on her head for a few seconds.
Surprisingly, Wen Yin wasn't that averse to it.
"A Yin, would you do me the honor of having some late - night snacks with me? I'm hungry too." Shao Yinan pretended to be troubled and rubbed his stomach.
There was a faint smile on Wen Yin's face. Knowing that Shao Yinan was giving her a way out, she nodded seriously.
"Okay."
Wen Yin had a hasty lunch because she was working on the design draft. As for dinner, since Jiujiu and other colleagues had already left work, Wen Yin naturally didn't eat either.
Having been hungry for almost a whole day, she only now realized how hungry she was.
To avoid being seen together, Wen Yin specifically sat in the back row of the car. Shao Yinan chatted with her casually.
Shao Yinan drove the car very familiarly into a winding alley. He skillfully found a place to park.
After making sure no one was following them, he opened the car door for Wen Yin.
"The private - kitchen cuisine here is pretty good. Wanna try?"
As he spoke, Shao Yinan led Wen Yin inside. The receptionist seemed to be very familiar with Shao Yinan.
"The usual place."
As soon as Shao Yinan finished speaking, a waiter led them upstairs. After leading them to a private box in a corner with excellent privacy, the waiter left.
Wen Yin, who had been covered up for the whole journey, finally had time to catch her breath.
Shao Yinan just watched her order food. There was an involuntary hint of doting in his eyes.
The food was served quickly after they ordered. Wen Yin ate in small bites. Although she was extremely hungry, her movements were still unhurried, exuding elegance.
"A Yin."
When she looked up, there were some shelled shrimps and crabs in front of her, neatly arranged on the plate.
Wen Yin looked up in surprise.
Shao Yinan was carefully wiping his hands. After seeing her gaze, he raised his eyebrows at her. "Eat."
"Thank you. Teacher Shao, let's eat together."
Thinking that all the things Shao Yinan had shelled for so long would end up in her stomach, Wen Yin felt a bit uncomfortable and invited Shao Yinan to eat together.
Unexpectedly, she saw Shao Yinan frown. "I prefer it when A Yin calls me Shao Yinan."
His voice was originally deep and clear. Now, in the silent air, it carried a hint of laziness, making people unconsciously want to indulge in it.
Especially when he called her "A Yin".
Wen Yin's eyes were bright. She still picked up a shrimp and put it in Shao Yinan's bowl.
Seeing this, Shao Yinan couldn't help but smile. He seemed to be in a great mood.
It was already late at night after they finished their meal. Wen Yin put on her mask and stood under a tree waiting for Shao Yinan to pick her up.
Her dark eyes sparkled under the light, as if they contained thousands of stars.
Shao Yinan's heart softened even more when he saw Wen Yin so obediently waiting for him.
After getting out of the car, he handed the car keys to Wen Yin and looked down at her.
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, A Yin."
"I believe you'll do even better."
His voice was low, filled with comfort. These simple words made Wen Yin bite her lips, and there seemed to be a glint of moisture in the corners of her eyes.
"I've felt it since I first saw you."
Shao Yinan stared at Wen Yin without blinking. His eyes were deep, and his eyebrows and eyes were gentle.
He had seen with his own eyes that when Wen Yin walked out of the company, her brows were slightly furrowed and she hadn't relaxed the whole way.
It was only after she met him that Wen Yin's mood had lifted a little, but her brows were still slightly furrowed.
It was as if there was some troublesome matter weighing on her heart, leaving her no chance to catch her breath.
"I... I'm okay." Wen Yin's red lips moved a few times, but the words that came out were a bit weak.
She had indeed been too stressed out since the new task was announced this week.
Wen Yin thought to herself.
This was the first design product to be made public. She must complete it perfectly.
"A Yin, believe in yourself."
These words from Shao Yinan rang in her ears. Then, his handsome face loomed large in front of her.