Si Yechen messaged her at 6 a.m., after a sleepless night.
Qing Yan tapped the screen with her slender fingers. "Didn't I tell you to hold me every day?"
She replied patiently, "Go back to sleep. We'll see each other soon."
To her surprise, just a few seconds after she sent the message, Si Yechen called her.
"Yan Yan." Si Yechen's voice carried a charming magnetism. "Why are you awake so early? Did you have a nightmare?"
Qing Yan wasn't sure if her childhood experiences could be considered a nightmare. "You haven't slept yet?"
"No, I can't sleep." Si Yechen's voice was especially seductive. "I miss you so much."
Every moment spent with her replayed in his mind countless times. The girl's face haunted him, making it impossible for him to sleep.
"Still sleepy?"
Qing Yan replied lightly, "I'm not sleepy anymore."
"Then let's watch the sunrise together." Si Yechen really wanted to see her, and once he got permission, he quickly left his house.
After Qing Yan finished washing up and changing clothes, Si Yechen's car was already at her doorstep.
As soon as Qing Yan stepped out of the house, he pulled her into his arms.
The girl's elegant fragrance filled his nostrils, finally calming his restless longing.
"I miss you so much." He lowered his head and saw the faint traces of last night's kisses on the girl's fair neck. Unable to resist, he cupped her face, the one he had yearned for day and night, and smiled with indulgence. "Good morning."
"Morning."
"Let's go to the Stargaze Restaurant to watch the sunrise and have breakfast."
"Okay."
"You look so obedient just waking up." Si Yechen rubbed her cheek, his handsome face displaying even more indulgence.
"..."
On the terrace.
Li Yusha thought she was seeing things, until she took out a telescope and looked carefully. Her expression couldn't be described as anything other than shocked!
It really was Si Yechen!
Si Yechen personally came to pick up Qing Yan!
Not only did he open the car door for Qing Yan, placing his hand on her head as she got in, but he also bent down to fasten her seatbelt. Inside the car, he gave her a lingering good morning kiss!
Li Yusha couldn't believe her eyes. They had only spent time together until a little after eleven last night, and now, before 7 a.m., they were already being lovey-dovey again!
Watching their car disappear into the distance, Li Yusha was so angry that her heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys hurt. She wished she could crush Qing Yan into a ball and stomp on her, so she angrily went to discuss it with Zhang Ma.
The Starry Sky Restaurant is located on the mountaintop, offering an excellent view for watching the sunrise. When Si Yechen and Qing Yan arrived, the sun had already risen, casting its radiant light upon the horizon, creating a picturesque scene.
"We're a bit late," Si Yechen said, embracing Qing Yan's fragrant shoulder. "Next time, we'll come earlier."
"Yeah," Qing Yan gazed at the scenery in front of her. "Actually, it looks beautiful like this too."
She had never had the time to appreciate the beauty of nature before. Standing there, admiring the view, satisfied her gaze.
Si Yechen saw the sunlight shining on her fair face and nodded. "Indeed, it looks beautiful."
It was so beautiful that it would be hard to justify not giving her a kiss.
The restaurant manager's eyes nearly popped out when they saw Si Yechen and Qing Yan kissing in the sunlight.
What is going on?!
Last time they were holding hands, and now they're kissing?
Things are progressing too quickly!
After a long kiss, Si Yechen looked into the girl's eyes and said gently, "In the future, you can tell me anything, whether it's something happy or something sad. I will be your first listener."
Qing Yan lifted her gaze and looked at his sincere expression.
"Don't shoulder everything on your own, okay?"
Qing Yan seemed to have never shared her thoughts with anyone, whether they were good or bad. Even with Nan Qiao and the others, she would briefly mention it and let it pass.
But now, seeing Si Yechen's serious and caring eyes, she nodded. "Okay."
She would try her best.
Si Yechen touched her face and smiled indulgently. "Come on, let's go have breakfast."
After finishing breakfast, Qing Yan arrived at the company and found some clues among a pile of reports.
She lightly tapped her slender fingers on the desk, wondering how much Hu Linquan was hiding that she hadn't uncovered yet.
"President Qing, Designer Yin is looking for you!" It was He Ning's voice outside the door.
"Come in."
When Yin Panpan came in, there were still traces of tears in her eyes.
"Good morning, President Qing. This is the autumn collection I recently designed."
Yin Panpan respectfully presented the design draft to Qing Yan, with a hint of a smile on her lips.
But upon closer inspection, it was not difficult to see that her smile was somewhat forced, even tinged with a hint of sadness.
"Minister Yin asked me to show it to you. He said that you are the truly talented designer..."
Qing Yan observed her reddened eyes. "Did you cry?"
Yin Panpan shook her head, but the emotions she had barely managed to hold back once again broke through, and she began to sob softly.
"Sit down and calm yourself," Qing Yan said, not pressuring her, and handed her a tissue, waiting for her to let it out.
Yin Panpan's tears fell slowly, and despite her efforts to be strong and hold back her tears, the overwhelming emotions inside her caused her to break down.
He Ning, waiting outside the door, had no idea what was happening and shook his head at Qing Yan.
He took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to Qing Yan. "I don't know what's wrong with Designer Yin. Should I ask?"
Qing Yan replied calmly, "No need."
After Yin Panpan had cried for a while, Qing Yan poured a glass of water for her and placed it in front of her. "Moisten your throat first."
"President Qing..." Yin Panpan didn't expect that Qing Yan would personally pour her water. Even someone unrelated to her treated her so kindly. Thinking of her own family, the emotions she had finally calmed down surged once again.
Qing Yan looked at her sobbing and asked calmly, "Is it work-related?"
Yin Panpan shook her head.
"Family matters?"
Yin Panpan nodded.
Qing Yan understood. Only family could hurt a person so deeply.
"I, I..." Yin Panpan struggled for a while before saying, "Today is the anniversary of my father's passing... but they went too far, dumping garbage on my father's grave... If I hadn't gone to pay my respects, my father would have suffered such humiliation."
As she said this, Yin Panpan couldn't help but cry again. She really didn't want to bring personal matters and emotions into her work, but when she thought about that grave, she was truly angry and aggrieved!
"I haven't told my mother about this..." Yin Panpan hadn't finished speaking before tears streamed down once again, and she choked on her words.
Qing Yan waited until she finished crying before asking, "Did family members do it?"
"Yes!" Yin Panpan thought of those heartless relatives, and tears fell like broken beads.
"In fact, my family also runs a clothing company..." Yin Panpan wiped her tears and said, "The clothing company was founded by my grandfather, and after he passed away, my father took charge. But a few years ago, my father suddenly died in a tragic car accident..."