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After returning from City Z, Liu Shuhan was particularly attentive to Cheng Qiuyi. She served tea and water, did the laundry and cooking, and didn’t let Cheng Qiuyi interfere with any household matters, treating her like a treasure. She even squeezed the toothpaste and placed it in the mouthwash cup for Cheng Qiuyi in the morning. This was not all; what bothered Cheng Qiuyi the most was that Liu Shuhan spoke softly and gently, even when teasing her, she held back her temper. Cheng Qiuyi began to miss the old Liu Shuhan who was more boisterous.
“Qiu Yi, Qiu Yi?” At seven-thirty in the morning, Liu Shuhan woke up the still-dreaming Cheng Qiuyi on time. “Qiu Yi, get up for breakfast; today we have your favorite Wontons.”
Cheng Qiuyi rolled around under the covers a few times until she reached the edge of the bed, then wrapped her long arm around Liu Shuhan and mumbled, “Shu Han, stay with me a little longer.”
Liu Shuhan gently brushed through Cheng Qiuyi’s messy long hair and said softly, “Get up to eat; after we finish, I need to go to work.”
Cheng Qiuyi’s eyes suddenly opened wide, dissatisfied as she said, “Why are you going again? Didn’t you get fired?”
“Pfft pfft pfft!” Liu Shuhan removed Cheng Qiuyi’s hand from her waist. “I haven’t been notified yet! What if the Boss is in a good mood and doesn’t fire me?”
Cheng Qiuyi threw off the covers and got out of bed, raking her fingers through her hair. “I actually wish he would fire you quickly so I could see you every day. That would be great.” She was only wearing a thin nightgown that outlined an attractive figure.
In the past, Liu Shuhan would have been embarrassed and blushed at this, but now that she had spent more time with Cheng Qiuyi, she had become bolder. She even dared to take liberties with Cheng Qiuyi’s chest. “You say we all grew up eating rice; how come all your meat grows in just the right places?”
Cheng Qiuyi grabbed Liu Shuhan’s wrist and squinted her eyes in threat. “Woodhead, I see you don’t want to go to work today?”
Liu Shuhan shivered and smiled sheepishly as she withdrew her hand. “I’m just envious.”
Cheng Qiuyi took the opportunity to pinch Liu Shuhan’s backside. “I’ll deal with you tonight.”
“You!” Just as Liu Shuhan was about to explode, she suddenly turned her expression into a bright smile. “Come on out to eat; it’ll get cold and won’t taste good.”
“…”
Cheng Qiuyi felt it was necessary to have a talk with Liu Shuhan.
After breakfast, Liu Shuhan tidied up and prepared to go out, constantly nagging, "I've made lunch and put it in the fridge. You can heat it up at noon. Don't keep eating takeout, okay? Also, when I'm not home, don't turn the air conditioning too high. If you didn't sleep well and want to take a nap, remember to cover yourself with the blanket tightly so you don't catch a cold. The pots and bowls are in the sink; I'll wash them when I get back, you..."
Cheng Qiuyi pressed her fingers against her forehead in frustration. "Shu Han, what's gotten into you lately?"
"What do you mean?" Liu Shuhan asked as she put on her shoes.
"Why are you suddenly so meticulous?"
"Isn't that a good thing?" A hint of panic flashed in Liu Shuhan's eyes. "Aren't I just being nice to you? Anyway, I'm leaving now; see you tonight."
Cheng Qiuyi took two steps forward and pressed against the door as Liu Shuhan opened it. The security door that had just been cracked open slammed shut again. She cornered Liu Shuhan against the wall and leaned closer, saying, "Liu Shuhan, if you don't give me a straight answer, you're not getting out of this door today."
"What... what do you want me to explain?" Cheng Qiuyi's stern expression made Liu Shuhan's confidence waver slightly.
"You know what I mean." Cheng Qiuyi relaxed her tone with a sigh. "Shu Han, what exactly happened? Is there anything we can't talk about between us?"
"Well, it's nothing really..." Liu Shuhan scratched her head awkwardly. "Qiu Yi, was I really not good to you before?"
Cheng Qiuyi felt that there was no one in the world who treated her better than Liu Shuhan. She wondered where Liu Shuhan had heard such nonsense. She playfully tapped Liu Shuhan's head and laughed, "What are you thinking about now? Why are you suddenly saying this?"
Liu Shuhan felt wronged from the tap and covered her head with a pout. "I swore in front of your mother last time that I would treat you well and take care of you so that you wouldn't suffer."
"But I was really mean to you before; I often scolded you and made you sad." She said this timidly but with determination in her eyes.
Cheng Qiuyi stared at Liu Shuhan for a moment before leaning on her shoulder and laughing. She couldn't believe her luck in meeting such a straightforward girl like Liu Shuhan in this life. If she had encountered someone flirtatious and deceitful instead, she would have regretted it for life.
"Shu Han, you're already good enough." Cheng Qiuyi lifted Liu Shuhan's chin. "I like how fierce you are when we bicker. What's the point of living an ordinary life together every day? Besides, when did I ever feel sad because of you? Silly girl, always overthinking."
"But I don't even dare to take you back to meet my parents. Your master is right; life is so long. If I don't treat you well, what if you run away?"
"Don't listen to my master’s nonsense. He has been single for so many years; he probably knows more about dating than I do as a married man. I think he just loves to stir up trouble."
"Go away, who is your wife?" Liu Shuhan blushed. "You’re still not happy with how I treat you? Hurry up and get out of my way; don’t delay me from going to work."
"Yes, my lady wife!"
Cheng Qiuyi had a thousand and one reasons not to want Liu Shuhan to be this thankless courier, but Liu Shuhan was stubborn and insisted on not being a useless person who just eats and waits to die. Besides, Liu Shuhan genuinely liked the courier profession, so Cheng Qiuyi had no choice but to let her be.
However, it was indeed tough working in the wind and rain every day. Cheng Qiuyi tapped his chin and made a phone call.
"Is this Mr. Li from HT Logistics? My surname is Cheng, Cheng Qiuyi... Yes, I would like to ask you for a favor..."
...
When Liu Shuhan entered the company, she noticed that many people were looking at her strangely. Her heart sank; it seemed she might really lose her job this time. After clocking in, she went to the warehouse, and the other couriers were surprised to see her. "Shu Han? Why are you still here?"
Liu Shuhan thought they already knew she had been fired and said dejectedly, "Yeah, I'm here to pack my things. Once I'm done, I'll leave." She casually tossed her backpack on the ground and started organizing her water bottle, coat, and other belongings. After all, it had been almost a year since she started working there, and she felt a bit reluctant.
Seeing the unusual expression on Liu Shuhan's face, several guys were puzzled. Why was she looking so glum after getting promoted? It was quite strange.
"Shu Han, what's wrong? Aren't you happy about becoming a manager?" asked Xiao Wang, who usually loved joking with her.
"Of course not! How can I be happy after being fired?" Liu Shuhan replied before looking up in shock. "Brother Wang, what did you say? What manager?"
"Yeah," Xiao Wang said with a confused expression. "You didn't know? The previous Manager Zhang was fired. The boss said your performance this year has been outstanding and that you've appeared on TV several times, which brought great fame to the company. They specially made an exception for you to become the manager."
"Really?" Liu Shuhan asked, looking skeptical. This promotion was too bizarre; how could someone with only a high school diploma become a manager?
"Tsk, of course it's true! If you don't believe me, go ask Boss yourself!"
"Don't joke around. Why would Boss come to our branch office?"
Just then, as if summoned by her words, Liu Shuhan's phone rang. "Is this Liu Shuhan? Yes, young and promising, with a bright future! Now that you're Manager Liu, you need to work hard and strive to lead HT Logistics to new heights! Alright, you can get back to work. I'm hanging up."
Liu Shuhan stood there in disbelief. Could such an unreliable stroke of luck really have happened to her?
She spent the entire morning in the manager's office feeling uneasy. Although Manager Zhang had a bad temper and was somewhat snobbish, his capabilities were undeniable; after all, he had a master's degree. How could she compare? Just looking at the messy reports on the desk made her head spin, and the documents requiring her signature were filled with dense text that she didn't even want to glance at.
What should she do? There was no choice; Liu Shuhan had to call Cheng Qiuyi.
"Qiu Yi..."
"Shu Han? What's wrong? You weren't fired, were you?" Cheng Qiuyi sounded like she was practicing yoga at home, with music playing in the background.
"No." Liu Shuhan sighed heavily. "I became a manager..."
Cheng Qiuyi laughed. "What's wrong with being a manager? With that tone, I thought something serious happened."
"But... but..."
"No buts! Just focus on your work. Come home early after work so we can celebrate properly." After saying that, Cheng Qiuyi hung up. She put her phone down and completed her final breathing exercise, feeling a bit guilty. She had promised not to deceive Liu Shuhan; was this really appropriate?
But I don't understand... Liu Shuhan listened to the busy tone on the other end, wanting to cry without tears.
Liu Shuhan had a good reputation at work, and when she got promoted, many people cheered her on, urging her to treat them to a meal. Unable to resist their enthusiasm, Liu Shuhan had no choice but to let them pick a place.
Worried about Cheng Qiuyi at home, she mentioned it to her colleagues, only to be met with teasing laughter.
"Hey, is our Shu Han in love?"
"Look at her glowing lately and taking so many days off; she must be having a romantic getaway with her boyfriend."
"You should have seen her in the office today; she was on the phone with her partner, laughing sweetly. I couldn't handle it."
Liu Shuhan playfully scolded, "If you keep gossiping, just go home and eat your takeout. I'm not serving you anymore!"
Despite her words, everyone could see the joy on her face, and they knew their guesses were probably close to the truth. The teasing grew louder as the group excitedly headed to the restaurant.
Cheng Qiuyi was worried about Liu Shuhan being alone and feared that her presence might make Liu uncomfortable. So she asked for the specific address and quietly waited outside. Her car was parked across the street from where Liu Shuhan and the others were dining. This area was filled with upscale restaurants and had a high volume of customers; no one paid much attention to an extra car parked there. However, soon after, a graceful woman approached Cheng Qiuyi's car and knocked on her window.
Cheng Qiuyi rolled down the window, and the woman leaned in, resting her hands on the window. "Hey there, pretty girl, are you a serious student?" She had long brown hair styled in soft waves and wore bright red lipstick, giving off a somewhat provocative vibe.
Cheng Qiuyi shot her a sideways glance and said, "Cut the nonsense and get in."
"It's been just over a year since we last met, and you're getting colder towards me," the woman replied with a shake of her head as she got into the car, blowing Cheng Qiuyi a kiss.
Cheng Qiuyi laughed. "A-Ying, last time at Ye Jing's place, you told me to get lost."
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