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On a weekend morning, the faint scent of Chinese herbs filled the medicine shop. Su Jinyu was busy behind the counter, sorting through the newly arrived herbs from yesterday. There was a hint of fatigue on her face, but she still maintained her usual vitality.
Gu Chenyu stood at the door of the shop, squinting slightly as he watched the bustling street. His figure was still tall and imposing, but his eyes revealed a hint of weariness. He turned to look at Su Jinyu and furrowed his brow slightly, "Jinyu, you worked late again last night, didn't you? How about I help you today."
Su Jinyu looked up and flashed a bright smile at Gu Chenyu: "You don't have to work today?"
Gu Chenyu smiled gently: "Today is the weekend, I'm just an ordinary person too."
Su Jinyu heard Gu Chenyu's words and a playful smile appeared on her lips: "Oh, it seems that even our CEO Gu takes a break sometimes, how rare."
Gu Chenyu walked into the shop, furrowing his brows slightly as he observed the full counter of medicinal herbs: "It looks like this place really needs an extra pair of hands. So, you'll be in charge today, and I'll do the work."
Su Jinyu Suddenly, mischievous light flickered in her eyes as she teasingly remarked, "CEO Gu personally cooking, this is a rare sight to behold. I must thoroughly enjoy this spectacle."
Gu Chenyu Hearing her words, a wry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Jinyu, the way you say it makes me sound like an otherworldly immortal who doesn't partake in earthly matters. In fact, I also do some ordinary things."
Su Jinyu laughed heartily, then assigned some simple tasks to Gu Chenyu, such as organizing medicinal herbs and cleaning. Although Gu Chenyu was a bit clumsy, his attitude towards work was very serious, and he did everything in an orderly manner.
At that moment, the door of the shop was gently pushed open, and a familiar and friendly figure appeared at the entrance with a gust of breeze. It was Chen Nan, the always smiling and enthusiastic owner of the coffee shop, and also a good friend of Su Jinyu. Today, he was wearing a light blue denim shirt paired with simple khaki casual pants, looking both casual and comfortable. His slightly tousled short hair made him look energetic, and his face bore his characteristic friendly smile, with a slight upward curve at the corners of his mouth: "Hey, Jinyu, I'm here to help!"
Su Jinyu heard the familiar voice and immediately jumped out from behind the medicine cabinet with excitement. Her eyes sparkled as if she had discovered something new and interesting. She walked over lightly and embraced Chen Nan tightly, asking, "Chen Nan, why are you here? Don't you need to take care of the store today?"
Chen Nan smiled even more and gently patted Su Jinyu's back, answering softly, "Someone is taking care of the store for me today, so I wanted to come and see you. I heard you've been busy lately, so I came to help tidy up and chat with you."
At this moment, Gu Chenyu, the always serious and direct CEO of a technology company, slowly stood up from the corner table. His tall and straight figure, deep facial features, and expressionless face looked at Chen Nan. His cold eyes swept over Chen Nan, seemingly evaluating whether his appearance would be of actual help. His voice was low and calm: "Mr. Chen, you've come at just the right time. We do indeed need some external assistance."
Gu Chenyu's words were concise and powerful, as if each word had been carefully chosen. His deep gaze and slightly upturned lips, without a hint of a smile, were his unique way of expression, both succinct and direct. He raised his eyebrows slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised by Chen Nan's arrival, but at the same time revealing a subtle and not easily detectable sense of appreciation.
Su Jinyu couldn't help but laugh when she saw Gu Chenyu's appearance, teasing mischievously, "Wow, CEO Gu is surprisingly polite today. Did the sun rise from the west?"
Gu Chenyu glanced at her with a hint of helplessness in his eyes, but the curve of his mouth deepened slightly, as if he was not surprised by Su Jinyu's playful words. He turned to Chen Nan and said expressionlessly, "Since you're here, please help us more." His voice remained low and calm, but to those who knew him, this was already a rare politeness.
Three people are busy in Su Jinyu's Chinese medicine shop, creating a harmonious and lively scene. Chen Nan skillfully organizes the scattered medicinal materials, showing his expertise accumulated from working in a coffee shop. While busy, he also helps clean the shop, showing great dexterity.
Su Jinyu, on the other hand, casually directs the work, occasionally making jokes or telling interesting stories, making the originally monotonous work enjoyable and relaxed. Her cheerful and lively personality, along with Chen Nan's occasional responses, fills the entire space with laughter and joy.
However, Gu Chenyu is completely different. He sits quietly in a corner, concentrating on organizing accounts and files. His movements are precise and orderly, his eyes focused, as if in this busy environment, he is the only peaceful island. However, when he occasionally looks up and sees the cheerful interaction between Su Jinyu and Chen Nan, a barely visible smile unconsciously appears at the corner of his mouth, seeming somewhat out of place but also revealing a subtle warmth that is not easily noticed.
Chen Nan noticed the warmth occasionally revealed beneath Gu Chenyu's stern exterior and couldn't help but make a joke, trying to get the usually cold CEO to relax a bit: "Mr. Gu, are you a natural work machine? Occasionally smiling will make you look much more approachable."
Gu Chenyu listened, raised an eyebrow slightly, and responded calmly and humorously, "Mr. Chen, your evaluation of me seems somewhat unfair. I do smile, just not often in public." Although his words were indifferent, there was a subtle self-deprecation in his tone.
Hearing their conversation, Su Jinyu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Don't try to change Chen Nan, he's always like this. A smile from the tip of the iceberg is already rare enough."
Chen Nan listened, her eyes lit up mischievously as she blinked: "Oh, so I've encountered the legendary iceberg CEO. But seeing him smile today is quite an achievement in itself." Chen Nan's tone was full of playfulness, as if she had discovered a new continent.
Gu Chenyu heard this, his eyes flickered slightly, but quickly returned to calm. He put down the documents in his hand, slowly stood up, walked towards Chen Nan and Su Jinyu, and a barely visible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Mr. Chen, Miss Su, I admit that today is indeed unusual. However, work still needs to continue, so let's focus on that."
Su Jinyu looked at the rare hint of a smile on Gu Chenyu's face and couldn't help but quip, "CEO Gu, your smile is too precious, you should keep it safe."
After hearing this, Gu Chenyu furrowed his brows slightly, but then relaxed, apparently accustomed to Su Jinyu's words. He shook his head lightly in resignation, and then returned to his work.
Later, the three of them were busy with their own tasks, but the atmosphere became more harmonious because of this lighthearted conversation. Laughter from Chen Nan and Su Jinyu occasionally filled the air, and Gu Chenyu would occasionally look up with a faint smile in his eyes.
As time passed and the sun set in the west, Su Jinyu stretched and said to Gu Chenyu and Chen Nan, "Thanks to both of you today, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to handle everything on my own."
Chen Nan responded with a smile, "It's nothing, helping a friend is the right thing to do. Besides, it's also a pleasure to see another side of CEO Gu."
Gu Chenyu listened and smiled gently, this time his smile was even more natural than before. He nodded in gratitude, "Thank you. Today is indeed very different."
After a busy day, the organization of the Chinese medicine shop finally came to an end. Su Jinyu stood behind the counter, her eyes sweeping over the neatly arranged medicinal herbs and the well-organized storefront, feeling a sense of satisfaction welling up in her heart. She turned around, her face beaming with a genuine smile, and said to Gu Chenyu and Chen Nan, "Thanks to both of you today, otherwise I might have been busy until dark by myself."
Gu Chenyu nodded slightly, his expression still calm and serious, but with a rare hint of gentleness in his tone, "Yes, I'm really grateful for your help today." His eyes revealed a subtle and hard-to-detect approval.
Chen Nan waved his hand in a friendly manner and said with a smile, "It's nothing, helping a friend is only natural. Seeing how busy you two are, I feel like I've contributed something." His warm and friendly smile made people feel relaxed and at ease.
Su Jinyu's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she eagerly suggested, "To thank Chen Nan, let's have dinner together tonight, my treat." Her voice was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Gu Chenyu nodded in agreement, his voice still calm but with a hint of tenderness: "Good idea, it's well deserved." His shoulders relaxed slightly, as if in this relaxed atmosphere, even his icy exterior began to melt.
Chen Nan responded with a smile: "Then I won't be polite, let's go eat something good." His tone revealed his anticipation for good food.
Dinner is arranged at a small and cozy restaurant, with an elegant environment and soft lighting creating a comfortable and pleasant dining atmosphere. Three people sit around a round table, with a variety of delicious dishes in front of them. They enjoy the food and chat about everyday life under the warm yellow light.
Su Jinyu enthusiastically shares interesting stories from the traditional Chinese medicine shop while savoring the delicious food. Her words are full of vivid expressions and rich body language, making the whole story lively and interesting. Her eyes sparkle with enthusiasm, as if infusing all the joy and passion into the conversation.
Chen Nan listened while occasionally interjecting with humorous comments, making the atmosphere more relaxed and pleasant. His smile was always so natural and warm, as if it could melt away all the surrounding troubles.
Gu Chenyu sat to the side, listening to the conversation between the two, occasionally adding a word or two. His words were still brief and straightforward, but in this environment, they carried a hint of ease. Although his expression remained somewhat serious, the light in his eyes revealed his appreciation and enjoyment of this warm atmosphere.
During dinner, Su Jinyu and Chen Nan kept sharing interesting topics and occasionally joked to make Gu Chenyu laugh. Although Gu Chenyu didn't laugh much, you could feel his relaxation and joy from his occasional smiles. His eyes were warm, as if in that moment, he let go of the seriousness and pressure of daily life, enjoying the wonderful time spent with friends.
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