Shao Yuanjia frowned imperceptibly.
The cloyingly sweet and coquettish voice made him instinctively resist.
Suddenly, Shao Yuanjia found himself longing to hear that cold voice call him—
Brother Yuanjia.
Imagining the blush on Wen Yin's aloof face, Shao Yuanjia's throat tightened.
"Brother Yuanjia?"
Qi Siran on the other end of the phone didn't hear a response and called out again in confusion.
"At the company," Shao Yuanjia replied in a flat tone, his emotions veiled.
Hearing this, a glint flashed across Qi Siran's eyes.
"You'll come to my birthday party in a few days, right?" Qi Siran asked cheerfully, her tone as innocent as a child's.
Shao Yuanjia's eyes flickered, and he lazily grunted in response.
Qi Siran continued, smiling as she spoke, "I knew that with the good relationship between the Shao and Qi families, you'd all come."
She had clearly calculated this well.
Shao Yuanjia let out an almost inaudible chuckle.
He had heard about this back in the foreign country.
The young miss of the Qi family had been whole - heartedly infatuated with Shao Yinan.
Now it seemed that the rumors were true.
She had gone to such lengths to get close to him, all for the sake of Shao Yinan.
Suddenly, a malicious smile played on Shao Yuanjia's lips.
"However, I don't know if Big Brother and the others will go," he said.
Qi Siran's voice on the other end suddenly stopped. Before she could say anything, Shao Yuanjia continued, "Alright, Siran, I have a meeting to attend." His tone was lazy as he quickly hung up the phone, leaving Qi Siran gnashing her teeth in anger.
"Shao Yuanjia, that old fox!"
She had approached him with ulterior motives. But how much sincerity did Shao Yuanjia have for her? It was just a mutual use.
Qi Siran took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions. She sneered. Did Shao Yuanjia really think she couldn't get close to Shao Yinan without him?
The autumn new product was still in the design stage. Wen Yin ignored the rumors on the Internet and devoted herself whole - heartedly to the new product design. She had always scorned such underhanded means.
When Shao Yinan came to pick her up, both of them had worked overtime until late at night. Wen Yin rushed into the car with a folder in her arms.
"I'm here," she said, the end of her voice rising slightly, but there was an undeniable exhaustion in her words.
Shao Yinan ruffled her soft hair and noticed the obvious dark circles under her eyes.
"Been busy lately?"
Wen Yin casually nestled into a comfortable position and replied lazily, "It's okay. It's always a bit busier at the beginning of a new product." Her tone was nonchalant, as if she was already accustomed to such a life.
Wen Yin had been in the design field for nearly a year. In this year, she had transformed from an obscure figure ridiculed by many into a sought - after designer. Shao Yinan had lost count of how many nights she had stayed up for the new products. His eyes darkened. But this was what A Yin liked.
"What's wrong?"
Not getting a response from Shao Yinan for a long time, Wen Yin looked up at him. The man's deep peach - blossom eyes were filled with a soft light as he stared directly at her. Shao Yinan lowered his eyes and finally didn't say anything.
"Nothing."
Wen Yin nodded, and her peripheral vision fell on a white card.
"What's this?"
By the time Shao Yinan snapped out of his memories, it was too late. Wen Yin had opened the white invitation.
"An invitation from the Qi family?" Wen Yin looked at the familiar gilded character "Qi" on it and seemed not surprised at all. The Shao and Qi families had been on good terms for many years, so it was no wonder that the Qi family sent an invitation to Shao Yinan.
Wen Yin's eyes continued to scan down.
"Qi Siran's birthday party?" Her voice rose slightly at the end. Her eyes widened in shock, as if she couldn't believe it.
"The day after tomorrow?"
For no other reason. Qi Siran's birthday was on the same day as hers!
Just yesterday, Wen Zeru had called her, inviting her to go home for dinner on her birthday.
Shao Yinan clearly knew about this long ago, but he didn't take it to heart. There were many people born on the same day in the world. It was just a coincidence.
Seeing the shock in her eyes, Shao Yinan thought Wen Yin was surprised that he was going to the Qi family's banquet, especially since it was also her birthday.
"I won't go," Shao Yinan, a man with full - marks in male virtues, almost immediately declared his stance. His will to survive was simply off the charts.
"It's okay," Wen Yin was still in shock. She never thought it would be such a coincidence...
After putting the invitation back, Wen Yin never mentioned this matter again.
On the day of Qi Siran's birthday party, Wen Yin went to the company early in the morning. From time to time, messages from Wen Zeru popped up on her phone.
[Wen Zeru: A Yin, get off work early tonight. I've asked someone to cook your favorite shrimp.]
And Shao Yinan, right at 12 o'clock, said the first "Happy birthday" to her. He even arranged for fireworks outside the window. Wen Yin's apartment was on a fairly high floor. She didn't know where Shao Yinan had the fireworks set off, but from her window, she could unexpectedly see the whole view.
Wen Yin's deer - like eyes sparkled under the light of the fireworks outside the window, filled with colorful hues. She was incredibly beautiful.
Shao Yinan pulled her into his arms. He still smelled of the fresh fragrance of the shower, and his fringe was softly stuck to his forehead. He followed Wen Yin's gaze and looked out of the window.
As the clock struck 12, a deep and hoarse voice sounded in Wen Yin's ear.
"A Yin, happy birthday." Not just this year, but every year.
A faint smile played on Wen Yin's lips. Although it was just a small one, it made her extremely charming. Her delicate features on her fair face were less aggressive than her usual cold look. Shao Yinan knew that such a side of A Yin would only be shown in front of him.
Thinking of this, the gloom in Shao Yinan's heart seemed to dissipate at that moment. His A Yin was wonderful.
"Sister Wen Yin, happy birthday!" As soon as Wen Yin stepped into the company, Jiujiu led a group of designers over. They were secretly pushing a cake, but Wen Yin still noticed them in the end.
"Sister Wen Yin, happy birthday! May Caiyi thrive even more in the new year!" Wen Yin smiled and accepted their wishes. They happily cut the cake together. After eating, they dispersed cheerfully.
The assistant followed Wen Yin and reported the progress of the previous day. Wen Yin resumed her usual serious working attitude. After listening to the report, just as the assistant was about to leave, she seemed to remember something and turned around.
"By the way, Sister Wen Yin, this is the express delivery we received this morning. I don't know what it is. It's addressed to you."
Wen Yin glanced at it. After the assistant put it down, she left. Wen Yin only remembered this mysterious express delivery after a busy morning. After opening it, the familiar white gilded invitation came into view.