Accidental Love

Early Monday morning, many people in the office building still hadn't come out of their weekend state yet: Holding coffee in their hands, yawning with their mouths, and sitting in front of their desks with a daze.

Zheng Shuyi seemed to be completely different from others. As soon as she stepped in, one could feel a high spirit of vitality. As she walked, there was a happy smile on her face, attracting everyone's attention.

It wasn't until after she entered Tang Yi's office did everyone's stares disappear.

"What are you so happy about?"

As soon as she entered, Tang Yi felt her excitement, "Are you dating again?"

Zheng Shuyi: "…"

"Not yet," she said with a smile as she leaned towards Tang Yi, "I have an interview with Guan Xiangcheng this week."

Tang Yi was silent for a moment.

Then, she slowly looked up, and said word by word, "Which Guan Xiangcheng?"

Zheng Shuyi shrugged, "Which other Guan Xiangcheng could it be?"

Tang Yi asked again, "Are you joking?"

"Why would I joke around with this kind of thing?"

Tang Yi took a deep breath, "You contacted him yourself?"

Zheng Shuyi thought for a while, "You can think of it that way."

The disbelief in Tang Yi's eyes finally disappeared and turned into excitement.

Guan Xiangcheng hasn't accepted a public interview for many years already.

Now, although he seemed to be retired already, his immense power was still like an invisible hand, having full control over the market.

Therefore, he was still considered a giant mountain settling the entire industry.

Ever since he retired, any interview with him would definitely attract the most attention of all magazines during the year.

But…

Tang Yi looked at Zheng Shuyi and a helpless expression appeared on her face.

"Thanks for giving me extra work."

"What?"

Tang Yi looked down and thought for a moment, and then waved to her, "Never mind, submit me the outline as soon as possible and then make it the last featured article for this season's issue."

Zheng Shuyi smiled and walked out of the office, "Okay!"

Outside the office area…

Kong Nan couldn't hold it back anymore. Seeing Zheng Shuyi coming out, she quickly went up and asked, "What are you so happy about?"

Zheng Shuyi quietly told her and then Kong Nan said in shock, "No way! It's the end of the year already, your performance this year is flying!"

"Shh!" Seeing that Kong Nan was talking a bit loud, she quickly whispered, "Keep this low-key, low-key."

Kong Nan glanced at Xu Yuling and nodded, "Okay, I'll definitely keep it a secret this time."

Qin Shiyue, who just stepped in as work hour was about to start, saw the scene and also quickly came over, "What's the matter? What is it?"

Zheng Shuyi didn't want to tell her everything. She just smiled and asked, "I have an interview this weekend, would you like to come?"

Hearing that it was during the weekend and it would be taking up her free time, Qin Shiyue immediately shook her head, "No no, I have very important things to do this weekend."

"Okay then," Zheng Shuyi shook her head gently too, "It's a really good opportunity, don't regret later."

Qin Shiyue didn't care at all.

But on the other side, someone heard their conversation.

Xu Yuling turned on her computer, rested her head on her hand, and sneered while reading her interview outline.

At the same time, Tang Yi was staring at her computer in her office. She was half happy and half worried.

A few days ago, Xu Yuling ran to the editor-in-chief and complained, saying how she didn't get any featured articles this year. She said that she stole Zheng Shuyi's interview that day because she had no other choice, and how she has been working at this magazine publisher for so many years already, she thought that she has been working very hard and deserved more than just this.

In the end, the editor-in-chief was annoyed by her, so the last feature article of the year was given to her.

And now, Zheng Shuyi popped out of nowhere.

An interview with Guan Xiangcheng. If that didn’t end up becoming the featured article, the public would definitely think that the publishing house had the brain of a donkey.

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In the early morning of the weekend, to make herself look more lively, Zheng Shuyi even got up early to go out for a run.

Then she took a shower, put on some light make-up, and didn't even bother to use perfume, for she was already good enough.

Since it was the weekend, the interview place was Guan Xiangcheng's home, which was in the old western-style residential area in the suburbs.

This was the place for the old and wealthy people of Jiang City. To fit in, many young rich people also came to live here, making this place seem quite popular.

At nine o'clock in the morning, there were still many young people on the road doing morning jogs.

Zheng Shuyi got out of the car at the front gates and slowly walked towards Guan Xiangcheng's house.

She arrived ten minutes early, so she stood at the door and took out a small mirror to check her makeup. Then she checked to make sure her hair wasn't messed up by the wind…

Suddenly, the door in front of her opened.

Before she even knew what was going on, Shi Yan had already appeared in front of her.

The cold and refreshing morning breeze blew from the boulevard.

Shi Yan only wore a shirt, which seemed a little bit too less in this season.

But while holding the door with a relaxed posture and a calm face, it made people feel like he was a person who couldn't feel heat or cold.

Zheng Shuyi was still stuck in astonishment. Her mouth was opened and her eyes were looking at his.

Under the dim light, everything in sight seemed loose and relaxed.

Behind the lenses, his look was also faint. Perhaps it was because his eyebrows were deep, when someone looked at him, his eyes would attract all their attention.

Zheng Shuyi looked at him blankly as she subconsciously asked, "Why are you here?"

Shi Yan tilted his head, raised his eyebrows, and didn't attend to speak, making it seem like the answer was obvious.

Almost forgot, Guan Xiangcheng is his uncle.

It was like fate intended for them to meet here, and Zheng Shuyi couldn't help but be happy. She started smiling and her eyes also turned into crescents.

"Oh… what a coincidence," Zheng Shuyi raised her head, "Long time no see, Mr. Shi."

As she finished speaking, the housemaid quickly came over to welcome Zheng Shuyi.

"Excuse me, is this Reporter Zheng? Please come in."

The housemaid's voice was so loud that it covered up the wind outside, and also covered Shi Yan's quiet "Yeah".

Shi Yan turned sideways, motioning Zheng Shuyi to enter.

Guan Xiangcheng's wife passed away a few years ago, and his children were also busy with work.

Therefore, he and a housemaid were who took care of his daily life were the only two people living in this three-story house, making it look quite empty.

At this moment, he was sitting in the living room on the first floor and had a set of tea on the table.

The green tea's steam was in the air, and the scent from the tea was also in the air, allowing the environment to seem smooth and calm.

Zheng Shuyi walked over with Shi Yan. Seeing him just casually sitting in front of Guan Xiangcheng, she didn't know where to sit for a second.

And Guan Xiangcheng was holding the teapot, filling the teacups one after the other. "You're here?"

This was a way of accepting Zheng Shuyi, and his voice sounded really friendly as well.

Zheng Shuyi didn't care anymore. She walked up and sat beside Shi yan.

The tea table wasn't big, and the seats were close together as well.

The two sat side by side and as their clothes touched, and it made quiet noises. Their breathing even seemed to be invisibly intertwined.

All Zheng Shuyi need to do was to turn her head, and she could clearly see Shi Yan's jawline and smell the faint fragrance from him.

"Let's just chat about whatever today," said Guan Xiangcheng as he placed down the teapot, "I read some of your articles a few days ago, I think they're all very well-written and you use some unique viewpoints as well. I haven't talked to a young person other than Shi Yan for a long time already, so I asked him to invite you over, and we can chat for a bit."

"Mr. Guan, you're overpraising me," said Zheng Shuyi softly, "I am the one who needs to learn from you."

"Anyways," Guan Xiangcheng turned around and changed the topic, "have you had breakfast yet?"

Zheng Shuyi nodded, "Yes."

"Alright, then just have some tea." Guan Xiangcheng handed her a cup of tea, "This is one of my prize collections, I wouldn't even take it out in front of normal people."

Zheng Shuyi was a little shocked by what Guan Xiangcheng said. She nervously accepted the cup with both hands.

"I'm not really into drinking tea, I usually just drink beverages, maybe I'll just be a cow chewing peony.1This means giving something too valuable to someone who doesn't really know how to value it, making it seem like a waste."

Shi Yan raised his hand and picked up the teacup in front of him. Without looking at her, he only said coldly, "Drink it, you'll like it. The water used is made from snow."

"Huh?"

Zheng Shuyi looked at Shi Yan in confusion, "How is using snow any different?"

Shi Yan looked at her, and their eyes met.

"Don't you like snow a lot?"

His voice was really carefree and didn't seem to have any other meaning.

But this time, Zheng Shuyi was certain, he was being

–Again! –So enigmatic!

• 1This means giving something too valuable to someone who doesn't really know how to value it, making it seem like a waste.