The straw bag beauty is on the rise

These two words hit Li Man directly on the head, making her already unnatural expression even more rigid, which could no longer be covered up with acting skills.

Song Chuji looked at her deeply.

She didn't know what happened to Li Man, but Song Chuji had a vague guess.

Could it be that some of her behaviors and emotions were exposed, which caused Li Man's series of problems?

Thinking of this, Song Chuji's heart sank.

The reason why she didn't rush to confess, but chose to boil the frog in warm water, was because she was afraid that Li Man would not be able to accept it.

After all, the identities and genders of the two are obstacles, and Song Chuji dare not take risks.

But Li Man's current reaction made Song Chuji have to think more.

She stared at Li Man: "Why can't you tell me the real reason?" Although he appeared calm on the surface, in fact, Song Chuji's heart was tense.

Li Man felt like she was being targeted by a hunter and dared not move. If she dared to make the slightest movement, the ferocious beast would pounce on her and bite her neck fiercely.

Therefore, Li Man froze in place.

Her pupils flickered, and she didn't dare to look directly at Song Chuji.

But Song Chuji has time now and is more patient.

She didn't back down in a hurry, but wanted to try again.

Li Man bit her lips lightly: "I... can't understand what you are talking about."

Song Chuji patiently said: "I can detect your avoidance, Li Man, I am not an insensitive person."

The so-called insensitivity is just people who don't care about it.Now that Li Man is the person on her heart, Song Chuji naturally pays attention.

"So I don't accept your reason, and I don't think it can explain the current situation."

Li Man was a little embarrassed.

She just figured out what she wanted yesterday, and she didn't even dare to admit it, how could she confess it in front of Song Chuji right now.

So Li Man had no choice but to say: "I, I feel a little awkward, but it's definitely not because I hate you."

Even if she doesn't want to face up to her heart now, Li Man doesn't want to be misunderstood by Song Chuji, so this must be explained clearly.

Song Chuji's expression remained unchanged, but he was relieved.

At least it's not because of Li Man's rejection.

Song Chuji then asked: "What's the reason for that?"

Li Man bit her lip lightly, and looked away.Make up a reason.

"Because I heard about your promotion."

Song Chuji was not surprised by this, because the company did not deliberately conceal it, and those who are interested can guess this.

She waited for Li Man's next words.

Li Man's words became more and more fluent: "However, you know my current position, it is very embarrassing, you were promoted because of your ability, so you can go further, but I... Although I am your assistant, But with my level of ability, I am afraid that even interns can’t compare to it.”

"Your current position is not a high-level position, so it's okay for me to stay by your side as an assistant with a low salary, but when you are promoted to a high-level position, what will I do at that time? Should I stay with the new manager again? It's not just me , ta is also very embarrassing."

"And at that time, you will also have a new assistant. That assistant must not be someone like me who came through the back door. The other party should have real materials. It's not suitable for me to squeeze there in the past."

What Li Man said was true, after all, this was indeed what she was worried about at the beginning.

Song Chuji listened quietly, and said after listening, "Don't underestimate yourself."

Li Man looked up at her.

Song Chuji's expression was calm, his eyes showed seriousness: "To me, you are very important."

Li Man opened her eyes wide as if frightened, and looked at Song Chuji with a little surprise.

"You are important" or something... It's too foul! !

And obviously they were talking about business matters, but Song Chuji said it as if he had very strong personal feelings, she, she couldn't stand it at all.

Li Man didn't let herself think too much, but her heart still throbbed at that moment.

She looked away in a panic, "But, just relying on one important thing, I can't continue to lick my face and occupy someone else's position."

Song Chuji frowned, "Why do you say that?"

She doesn't like Li Man talking about herself like that.

"You didn't lick your face, and you didn't take someone else's place."

Song Chuji pursed his lips slightly, feeling a little emotional because of Li Man's self-deprecating words, but of course, it wasn't aimed at Li Man himself.

She is like a person who "cherishes herself with a broom", she is full of love and care for Li Man.Although others, including Li Man, thought that Li Man was not a treasure, Song Chuji didn't think so.

Song Chuji said: "This position was originally reserved for you, no one else said it."

Li Man opened her lips slightly and looked at her.

It's impossible not to touch it.Li Man's heart was full of throbbing, jumping and jumping, as if the ground was covered with green grass, and rabbits were jumping and running on it.

She looked away in a panic, her earlobes were red.

At this moment, Li Man didn't know how to organize her words.

"You, I... Even, that's not appropriate." She seemed to have recovered her language, "I'm so stupid, it's not appropriate to stay there."

Song Chuji didn't care about these, but said softly: "I hope you stay here..." She paused slightly, "by my side."

But afraid that Li Man would want to misunderstand at this moment, Song Chuji still added: "Be my assistant."

It's not that she doesn't dare to admit her intentions, but that she is afraid that Li Man won't be able to accept it now, so she can only show it slowly.

Song Chuji: "My dad and I just talked about one thing today." She said that she wanted to take Li Man away with her.

Li Man was a little surprised: "I follow you and get promoted together?"

This was a guess that Li Man had thought about before but quickly vetoed it.

Song Chuji nodded: "Your position is different from others, so it doesn't matter if you follow me."

Li Man's expression is a bit complicated, why does she feel like the chicken dog who "one person achieves Taoism and ascends to heaven".

She quickly snuffed out the association, but still hesitated.

Song Chuji looked at her: "You don't want to?"

Li Man immediately denied: "No."

There is nothing difficult to admit, so Li Man struggled for a while, and said frankly: "Actually, I am also a little bit reluctant to part with you..."

She blinked and looked away, her eyelashes fluttering, full of thoughts and shyness.

Song Chuji felt a little relaxed when she heard this sentence, her eyes became softer, her lips curved slightly, and she said in a low voice, "That's good."

Li Man: "Uncle Song also agrees?"

Song Chuji nodded.

Li Man struggled for a while and decided not to worry about it anymore. She puffed her cheeks lightly and said in a low voice: "Forget it, you two have discussed it and the big leader has no objections, so why should I be bothered."

When Song Chuji heard her words, she knew that Li Man had no objection, so she smiled lightly, "That's good."

Li Man still couldn't believe it, she actually left with Song Chuji?

This matter that she was worried about before was solved so easily, and Song Chuji solved it without mentioning anything.

Li Man felt incredible.

She looked at Song Chuji.

Sure enough, is it enough to get good impressions?

Song Chuji caught her gaze: "What's wrong?"

Li Man shook her head, "It's fine."

After talking about this matter, Song Chuji observed Li Man's expression, seeing that the other party didn't think too much, on the one hand he was relieved, on the other hand he was inevitably a little bit disappointed.

She hoped that Li Man could find out her thoughts, but she was afraid that she would find out.

Such contradictory emotions filled Song Chuji's heart.

Song Chuji changed the subject: "It's your birthday soon, is there anything you want?"

Li Man said: "No matter what you give, I will like it."

Song Chuji smiled lightly: "It's not a gift, but is there anything you want for your birthday that day, such as..." She couldn't quite figure it out, "Something like a birthday cake."

Li Man was a little confused, because she couldn't think of it either.

Song Chuji smiled helplessly, and didn't force her to ask her any more, but just asked: "Are you going to come to Song's house that day?"

In the past, Li Man couldn't come here. After all, she once celebrated her birthday at the Song family, but Song Chuji didn't welcome her at that time.

That's right, it's obviously the Song family, but Li Man celebrated her birthday in the past, which seems a bit like a dove occupying a magpie's nest.

And it was very embarrassing.

Song Chuji also thought of this, his expression paused slightly.

In the past, she naturally had a grudge, but now...

Song Chuji had to admit his double standards and changes.

She lowered her eyes and whispered, "Do you want to come over?"

Li Man shook her head, not because of reluctance or anything else, but from the truth.

"I still prefer to be on my own territory."

She smiled embarrassingly, "It feels too restrictive to live with the parents in Song's house."

Song Chuji looked at her expression, but couldn't see whether Li Man was angry because of the past.After some hesitation, Song Chuji decided to ask directly and apologized for the past.

Li Man was stunned, and then quickly waved her hands: "Don't, don't, don't do this, you're not wrong, really!"

Li Man was very sincere, and she really believed it: "There is no need to apologize for this..."

She looked at Song Chuji's expression, and smiled lightly: "And it's all in the past, let's let it pass."

Song Chuji looked at her, and after a while, he pursed his lips and nodded slightly.

Song Chuji: "Then what event do you want to hold that day, or do you have any arrangements?"

Li Man shook her head: "Just have a meal together."

Song Chuji was thoughtful, "Okay."

Li Man blinked, as the atmosphere quieted down, she always felt that something was wrong.

But Li Man couldn't figure it out.

I vaguely feel that it seems to be a problem with Song Chuji's attitude.

Li Man thought without thinking: Could it be that Song Chuji is really that kind to his friends?

Jiang Xia's doubt popped up in her mind again.

But Li Man didn't dare to think too much, if she thought wrong, she would be very embarrassed.

Because after talking about this matter, Li Man was too embarrassed to hide from Song Chuji.

But at least half of her worries were solved.As for the other half, let's hide it first.Wait for Li Man to figure it out by herself before thinking about further matters.

Soon, Song Chuji was promoted and moved to a new office, and Li Man naturally followed her.

But the new office is no different from the previous one. Although it is also a suite, it is no longer a transparent glass wall. Li Man can't see Song Chuji just by looking up.

Although the privacy has been enhanced a lot, Li Man is not happy about it.

Song Chuji's gaze also stayed on the wall, but he didn't say much.

Then, came the day of Li Man's birthday.

Unfortunately, it was a working day, but as a working adult, this kind of thing should have gotten used to.

Although both Song Shangyan and Song Chuji proposed to give Li Man a day off, Li Man still refused.

The reason is that she is now a qualified worker, and there is no need to grant privileges because of this.

Moreover, maybe it's because she's grown up, Li Man doesn't have the excitement and anticipation for her birthday, it's more of a routine that isn't a routine.

It's probably... "Oh, it's my birthday, let's have a good meal" or something like that.

Song Shangyan didn't say anything more.

After get off work, Li Man left the office first.

Song Chuji raised his eyes after hearing the movement, and then looked at the time, "Is it time already?"

Li Man nodded.

She knew that Song Chuji had to work an extra hour or two every time, so she said, "I'll drive back first."

Song Chuji said: "Wait a minute, I'll be fine soon."

Li Man was slightly startled: "You are, you want to go with me?"

Song Chuji nodded, staring at the computer screen.

Li Man scratched her cheek, probably knew the reason, but at the same time she still couldn't believe it, so she asked: "Why?" Her voice was small: "It, actually, it doesn't matter, I don't force this."

Song Chuji paused, raised his eyes to look at her, his eyes were gentle: "Today is your birthday after all."

Li Man's lips moved, she didn't know what to say, but her heart was always warm.

She sat down at the side, looking at Song Chuji's profile, with a warm feeling in her heart.

This was simply unthinkable before!Song Chuji celebrated her birthday and changed things for her.

Song Chuji moved quickly, she turned off the computer, and then said to Li Man: "Okay, let's go."

Li Man blinked: "Ok, but where are we going?"

Her original plan was to go back to her own home, but hearing what Song Chuji said, it seemed that there was an arrangement?

Song Chuji said: "Let's have a meal together, do you mind?"

Li Man naturally didn't mind, but she still asked: "Are we together?"

Song Chuji nodded: "There are two of them."

Li Man was not surprised, so she nodded, "Okay, which restaurant shall we go to?"

Song Chuji: "I've already made an order, come with me."

When the two of them went out, they met other people who were off work. They looked at Song Chuji with some surprise, and then they all looked at their watches.

Li Man felt a little guilty for no reason.

But their surprise is also understandable, after all Song Chuji's hard work is seen by everyone.

Li Man followed Song Chuji to the restaurant by car, Chang Yanzhi was already waiting there, and Song Shangyan would be late because he still had work to do.

Li Man walked in.

Chang Yanzhi was sitting on her seat, and when she saw two people walking in together, she raised her brows, and there was a gleam of thoughtful emotion in her eyes.

She really didn't expect Song Chuji to be so close to Li Man.

Chang Yanzhi was very surprised when she learned that Song Chuji had settled down this restaurant, and even made a conspiracy theory as usual, but when she really got here, she found out that Song Chuji was real.

And definitely not because of Song Shangyan's order or request, but voluntarily.

It's not that Chang Yanzhi doesn't believe what Li Man said about the improved relationship, but she just didn't expect that the relationship has improved so much...

Li Man walked over, "Mom."

Chang Yanzhi withdrew her thoughts, "Sit down, Shang Yan won't come until later, I'll ask him if it's fast, if it's slow, we can eat first."

Li Man nodded.

Taking advantage of this time, she smiled and asked Song Chuji: "Have you prepared any presents for me?"

Because Song Chuji didn't seem to reveal much, Li Man was very curious about this matter.

Song Chuji smiled lightly: "It's ready."

Li Man's eyes brightened: "When will you give it to me?"

Song Chuji smiled lightly and said, "I'm not here now."

Li Man wondered: "Is it a big portion?"

Song Chuji paused slightly: "No, it's...more than one copy, so I can't bring it for the time being."

Li Man thought she was in the car, and thought that maybe Song Chuji bought three or four copies, so she nodded: "Okay, then it will be the same later."

She bent her eyes, looking forward to what Song Chuji would choose.

However, no matter what it is, Li Man should like it.

Chang Yanzhi hung up the phone: "I'll be here soon."

Ten minutes later, Song Shangyan came to the restaurant.

He handed the gift to Li Man: "Manman, happy birthday to you."

Li Man took the gift and looked at it, it was expensive jewelry.

But it's not surprising, after all, most of Song Shangyan's gifts to Chang Yanzhi were these.

Although there is nothing new, Li Man still likes it very much, and the hand that received the gift was trembling slightly.

After all, this is money!

The four sat down and ate together.

After the meal, Song Shangyan asked, "What else do you want to do next?"

Li Man immediately shook her head: "No more, no more, ready to go home, that's enough."

On the one hand, she really didn't want to play with her parents, and on the other hand, Li Man didn't want to waste Song Shangyan's time, after all, he was very busy.

And their combination is somewhat weird.

Song Shangyan was about to leave, and Chang Yanzhi would not stay soon, she glanced at Li Man: "I will give you your gift as usual."

Li Man nodded.

Chang Yanzhi knew what Li Man wanted in the early morning, so she directly transferred the red envelope to her, which happened to save her the trouble of choosing a gift, as mother and daughter are so direct.

Now, only Li Man and Song Chuji are left.

The surrounding red candles are still there. They were originally decorations left by the restaurant to set off the atmosphere, but now they are placed next to the two of them, which is inexplicably ambiguous.

Li Man blinked, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"So, what about the gift you gave me?" she asked.

Song Chuji's expression was gentle, and he bent his eyes: "Do you want to fetch it with me?"

Li Man: "Okay."

When the two left the restaurant, Li Man saw that there was nothing in Song Chuji's car, so she frowned suspiciously.

Song Chuji: "What are you looking at?"

Li Man: "A gift."

Song Chuji smiled lightly: "Not here, but at my house."

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The author has something to say:

Can't think of a new gift, so it's just plain but you can't go wrong! (It may feel a bit earthy, hahahaha, get a vaccination first)