"Yeah, I'm tired, I want to go take a shower. My dad asked me to come home for dinner tomorrow, I still need to think about how to tell them about my situation with Ye Sichen."
"What is so hard about that? You just tell Uncle and Auntie directly that Ye Sichen, that bastard, hit you, and even caused you to become deaf. Uncle and Auntie will definitely protect you."
Sun Qing was straightforward in nature, speaking and acting in such a blunt manner.
Besides, that was the truth. If Ye Sichen dared to slap Tang Su, what did Tang Su have to consider?
"They are old, there are some things, I don't want to say and make them worry. Alright, stop worrying about me. You hurry up and eat, after eating go to work quickly, try to get home and sleep early."
"Mhm, then Sis, I'm hanging up. Call me if you need anything. That old shrew is on her period these last few days, once it's over, she won't be causing trouble, and Sis's life will be easier."
"Okay, I got it."
After hanging up the phone, Tang Su quickly showered, washed her hair, then dried it.
An hour later, she lay in bed, gazing at the bedroom ceiling, and couldn't help but think of Lu Han again.
He was actually living next door to her?
The trajectory of fate was truly unbelievable.
That night, Tang Su had another dream.
In the dream, Lu Han stood at the door. He wore a white shirt and black trousers, leisurely loosening his tie. His deep eyes were captivating, and his voice was hoarse and low as he said to her:
"Would you like to come over to my place for a visit?"
Tang Su: "..."
Those words were just like what Lu Han said close to her ear when they were in the elevator today, the distance so short, his gaze so enchanting...
Tang Su usually slept through the night, but tonight, she woke up in the middle of the night and even went to take another shower.
When she got out of bed, her legs were a bit weak.
It was just a dream, but Tang Su felt embarrassingly lost.
How was she going to face Lu Han after this?
**
The next morning came early.
As usual, Tang Su slept until 8:30 a.m.
She owned a bookstore with a coffee shop on Culture Street, not far from where she and Lu Han ate seafood wontons last night.
However, because she held up Lu Han's time too much yesterday, she didn't invite him to sit in her coffee shop.
When Tang Su took a taxi to the bookstore, it was already 9:10 a.m.
Both her employees had arrived.
One was Zhang Li, and the other was Zhao Yue.
Both were in their early thirties, a few years older than Tang Su, so Tang Su addressed them as sisters.
Both had worked in a library before, so Tang Su hired them without a second word.
Now, it seemed a wise decision by Tang Su.
They were both conscientious and responsible in their work.
"Good morning, boss," the two greeted her in unison when they saw her.
Both were full-time housewives, who had stayed at home to take care of their children. Now that the children were in elementary school, they did not want to continue being idle at home and came out to work to earn some money for the family.
Starting work at 9 a.m. was perfect for them, who sent their kids to school after 8 a.m., bought groceries, and then leisurely made their way to work.
They were quite satisfied with the job and naturally worked hard.
"Good morning, Zhao Sister, Zhang Sister. I'm sorry I'm late today," Tang Su said.
"It's okay, you're the boss," they laughed.
Employees weren't in a position to time the boss's arrival.
"By the way, boss, today a really handsome man came to the bookstore, even more handsome than a movie star. In my over thirty years, he's the handsomest man I've ever seen with my own eyes," the more outgoing Zhao Yue leaned in to whisper to Tang Su.
Tang Su: "???"
Was it an exaggeration?
The men who could be called handsome by housewives over thirty should be in their forties, right?
Her taste now leaned towards slightly older, experienced, and charming middle-aged men.
At that moment, a deep and familiar voice came from behind, "Excuse me, I'd like to check out."
"..."
Tang Su never expected that the 'handsomest man' Zhao Yue mentioned would actually be Lu Han!!!
How did he get time off work to come to Culture Street?
"Doctor Lu?" What a coincidence.
The last three words, Tang Su said in her mind.
"Tang Su, are you buying books?" Lu Han nodded, acknowledging her. Their fates had intertwined over these past few days, so he didn't bother with formalities and addressed her by name.
"No, handsome, she's the owner of our bookstore," Zhao Yue interjected with a smile.
The boss knows this handsome guy?
Wow, that's something.
The two exchanged a glance and silently gossiped.
"Charge these books to my account," Tang Su told Zhao Yue.
"Okay."
"No need."
Zhao Yue and Lu Han spoke at the same time.
Zhao Yue was quick to respond, "Handsome, I work for our boss. If the boss gives an order, we as employees can't disobey. Here you go."
Quick as a flash, Zhao Yue took the books Lu Han had placed on the counter and swiftly charged them to Tang Su's card before handing them over to Lu Han.
Seeing Tang Su's radiant smile, Zhao Yue knew she had done the right thing.
The guy standing before her was indeed very good-looking, even handsomer than the boss's boyfriend.
If the boss weren't already taken, and if she hit it off with this handsome guy, they would truly be a match of equal talents and beauty.
But of course, she wouldn't dare to say such things recklessly.
What if this handsome guy was also taken?
"Thanks, what time do you get off work tonight?" Seeing Tang Su insist on giving him a freebie, Lu Han gladly accepted her kindness.
"I have to go to my parents' house for dinner after work tonight, so it might be very late."
"Got it, remember to take your medicine on time. Did you bring it?"
"Yes, I brought it. Thank you for your concern, Doctor Lu."
"You're welcome."
"Doctor Lu, are you done? I'm ready," Jiang Shanshan said as she arrived at the bookstore with two cups of coffee and a takeout bag of seafood wontons that she had bought.
"All done," Lu Han replied, then turned back to Tang Su and said, "I'll be leaving now."
"Okay, goodbye, Doctor Lu."
Tang Su recognized Jiang Shanshan; she was the woman who had dinner with Lu Han at Qimeng Restaurant the previous evening. She had thought Jiang Shanshan was Lu Han's girlfriend, but Lu Han said she was just a colleague.
Jiang Shanshan also recognized Tang Su. Yesterday, her pleasant birthday celebration took a turn when Lu Han left halfway to help this woman with some certification at the police station, and afterward, he disappeared.
Thinking about this made Jiang Shanshan very angry, and at this moment, her gaze towards Tang Su was rather fierce.
Both being women, and with Jiang Shanshan's direct manner, Tang Su could tell she was hostile toward her and guessed that Jiang Shanshan probably had feelings for Lu Han.
Even if she didn't like him, she most certainly had a good impression of him.
And what about Lu Han?
Was he unaware of her feelings for him, or did he know but hadn't responded?
Intuition told Tang Su that it was likely the latter.
Doctor Lu is an unattainable flower on a high cliff.
She wondered, what kind of girl could catch his eye?
Jiang Shanshan had bought coffee from her shop, and Tang Su recognized the familiar blend.
After Lu Han and Jiang Shanshan left, Tang Su officially got into work mode, "I've been held up these last two days. For the next two days, you two take a day off each; I'll cover the shifts."
"Thank you, boss," Zhang Li and Zhao Yue said in unison.
"You're welcome. I'm going to take a look around the cafe."
"Okay."