After being reborn, I became the big boss's darling.

Soon it was time to get off work.

As expected, Ci waited until almost everyone had left before slowly starting to pack up her things.

She crept furtively all the way to the parking lot, as if afraid of being discovered.

After spotting the silver-gray Rolls-Royce with its hazard lights flashing, she became even more cautious, constantly watching for anyone she recognized nearby.

After looking around thoroughly, she jogged over, quickly opened the car door, and jumped inside.

Shen Ceyan, sitting in the driver's seat: "..."

"Are you stealing?"

Ji Nianci smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Oh, please understand. After all, your car is too conspicuous. I have to keep an eye out for anyone nearby to see me."

Shen Ceyan snorted and glanced at his watch: "It's been more than twenty minutes since the end of the workday. Heh, you really are a man of your word."

"Of course! I told you I'd come out later. Look, there aren't many people here now. Aren't I smart?"

Shen Ceyan: "...Where would you like to eat?"

"We went to Zhizhi's house, and she said she had prepared a big meal for us!"

Tang Zhi had already told her at noon that she would go to her house for dinner that night, and Shi Xubai would be there too. They could have a few drinks and play some games, and then they could get all the information out of her, right?

Sometimes Ci felt that Tang Zhi was simply her savior!

"Didn't you two just have lunch together?" Shen Ceyan frowned. How come these two are like glue, always sticking together?

"Oh dear, noon was... um, no, how did you know I had lunch with Tang Zhi?" Ji Nianci turned her head suspiciously, looking him up and down.

Shen Ceyan paused for a moment, then started the car without saying anything more.

On the way, Ji Nianci suddenly exclaimed, "This is the first time you've ever driven me home from get off work!"

She had a silly smile on her face as she spoke.

Shen Ceyan: "...You've only been working for a few days? Don't make me sound like a heartless man."

"How could that be? You're the best in my heart." As Ji Nianci said this, she kept leaning closer to him, closing the distance between them.

She has now deeply internalized Tang Zhi's words, and whenever she has the chance, she says sweet words to coax him.

The hot breath hit Shen Ceyan's neck, making him feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Sit still, don't move around, it's dangerous." Shen Ceyan freed one hand and pressed her back to her original position.

"Oh."

Ji Nianci pouted, slightly annoyed. Why was this man so stubborn?

At that moment, Tang Zhi sent a message.

Have you recited it yet? I'm all ready.

In memory of Ci Kaixin's reply:

[Almost there, just a short distance to go.]

"Drive faster," Jinianci said while typing, her head down.

Shen Ceyan: "...Understood."

He was a little depressed.

Before long, Shen Ceyan and Ji Nianci were already standing at the door of Tang Zhi's house.

As soon as Ci pressed the doorbell, Tang Zhi immediately opened the door, as if she had been waiting for them there.

"Finally, my darling has arrived! I've been waiting for you for so long."

Upon seeing Ji Nianci, Tang Zhi affectionately took her hand, and the two happily walked inside.

Only Shen Ceyan was left standing at the door, carrying his things.

"..."

This was the scene that Shi Xubai saw when he came out of the kitchen with chopsticks in his hand.

"What are you standing there for? Come over and bring these things inside."

Shen Ceyan's voice sounded somewhat impatient.

Shi Xubai scratched his head: "Oh."

Why does it feel like I was criticized as soon as I came out?

However, he still took the things from Shen Ceyan's hands and huffed and puffed as he walked inside, saying, "Today, your buddy has prepared a feast for you. It took me a long time to make this. Aren't you touched?"

These words caused both Ji Nianci and Shen Ceyan to simultaneously turn their gazes to the dining table.

Yes, it was indeed a feast, if you could ignore the takeout box next to it.

"..."

"Oh dear, I forgot to leave this box. I'm so sorry, just pretend you didn't see it."

Shi Xubai walked over somewhat awkwardly, silently tidied up the pile of takeout boxes on the table, and threw them into the trash can.

"Sigh, just listen to him bragging." Tang Zhi chimed in after hearing this: "This young master who never lifts a finger can actually cook."

"Shi Xubai, aren't you afraid of being laughed at for saying that?"

"Then you can't either!"

"I can't cook, so what? I admit I can't cook. Unlike some people who pretend they can't."

"Hey you..."

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Ji Nianci quickly intervened and said, "Alright, alright, you two stop arguing. I think ordering takeout is fine too."

“Right? I think it’s pretty good too.” Shi Xubai immediately started to fawn over him: “This takeout place has a really high rating, and it’s so delicious. I order from it all the time.”

Shen Ceyan rolled his eyes at him.

Ji Nianci gave an awkward smile.

During the meal, Tang Zhi and Shi Xubai both tried to get Shen Ceyan drunk.

Shen Ceyan, however, was not buying their act and said that he was driving.

Shi Xubai feigned displeasure: "Oh, what's wrong with driving? We can just call a designated driver. How can we not have a drink on such a happy day?"

Seeing that Shen Ceyan remained unmoved, Tang Zhi changed her approach.

“Come on, Shen Ceyan won’t drink, Niannian, you drink for him.”

He then handed the wine glass to Ji Nianci and winked at her.

"Oh, oh!" Ji Nianci immediately understood, took the wine from her, and pretended to drink it.

Shen Ceyan clicked his tongue and asked, "What kind of wine does a young lady like this drink?"

He immediately stopped her hand, took the glass of wine, and drank it.

Tang Zhi and Ji Nianci were both secretly laughing, using this method to get Shen Ceyan to drink several cups of wine in a row.

A short while later, Tang Zhi suggested playing games again.

Jinian Ci, on the other hand, was quite enthusiastic: "Great! What should we play?"

"Let's play Truth or Dare. We'll roll the dice, and whoever gets the lowest number loses. Then we'll choose between Truth or Dare. If you can't do it, you have to drink a penalty shot, okay?"

Although Shen Ceyan wasn't interested, he didn't want to spoil their fun.

"Okay, okay, okay." No matter what Tang Zhi said, Ji Nianci nodded vigorously.

Shen Ceyan: "..."

"Go and find a die."

Tang Zhi kicked Shi Xubai, who was standing next to her.

Shi Xubai was speechless, feeling like he had been used as a tool tonight.

However, since Tang Zhi had finally become more willing to get close to him, she was naturally happy to do anything with him.

He happily went to find the dice.

Shen Ceyan would glance at Ji Nianci every now and then; he always felt that the girl was plotting something.