Chapter 71: Wristwatch

4:00 PM.

Tiankuo Garden residential complex.

"Qian Qian, why are you always in a daze today? It's just unemployment; prepare well, the new job will definitely be better, cheer up!" He Liting patted her head.

Zhao Yaqian said "Oh," lay directly on the sofa, and stared at the ceiling with lifeless eyes.

"Sigh, you..." He Liting rubbed her brows and continued to comfort her: "At least you were paid for one month, right? You can be considered a little rich woman with over 5,000 in savings now. How about we go shopping? And have a big meal?"

"I don't want to move." Zhao Yaqian turned over and picked up her phone from the coffee table.

For some reason, she clicked on Tang Song's chat box.

Her gaze stared blankly at the photo of the skewers and milk tea.

It was obvious that Tang Song had bought her favorite food to see her last night, which was when he discovered Yizi Beauty had gone bankrupt.

Then he called to care for her and comfort her.

While chatting... it...

Thinking of this, the words Tang Song had said immediately surfaced in her mind.

【"Zhao Yaqian, do you have feelings for me? I mean the kind between a boyfriend and girlfriend."】

【"It's so difficult, huh? Alright, I think I know the answer."】

For some reason, every time she thought of the last sentence, her heart felt a bit panicked.

It felt like failing an exam in the past—a bit scared, a bit anxious, and fantasizing about being able to retake it.

But if she could retake it, what would the correct answer be?

Zhao Yaqian scratched her head, her eyes drooping, her mouth pouting high, looking aggrieved.

After a moment, she stood up from the sofa abruptly, startling He Liting beside her.

"Tingzi, let's go to Liyuan Mall later; I'll go take a shower first."

He Liting smiled: "Figured it out? That's right; I'll help you do your hair later."

Zhao Yaqian exhaled, but her mind was on the men's wristwatch she had seen before.

Tang Song had previously given her a Swarovski bracelet, and she had been thinking about returning the favor.

Later, when shopping with friends, she had kept an eye out.

But she really had no money on her before and hadn't bought it.

Now, for some reason, she had a strong impulse to buy it and give it to him.

After putting on makeup and doing her hair.

He Liting smiled: "Qian Qian, you haven't bought clothes for two months; your seasonal clothes are still from last year. This time going to Liyuan Mall, you should pick out a new outfit for yourself. The shop we often go to has an event for May Day, and the discount is quite large."

"We'll see." Zhao Yaqian replied absentmindedly, put on the clothes she had picked out, and then put on the bracelet Tang Song had given her.

A gray tight-fitting base shirt, loose jeans, and black-and-white sneakers.

Her figure was great; even in ordinary attire, she looked sexy and beautiful.

The two carried their bags downstairs, left the complex, and walked forward along the tree-lined road.

Liyuan Mall was less than a kilometer away from here, a ten-minute walk.

He Liting noticed Zhao Yaqian's abnormality and occasionally told interesting stories from her company, wanting to make her happy.

Her distant cousin was usually carefree and a bit tigerish.

Even if she encountered difficulties, she would cry and laugh and get over it; she had never been this dull and lost, which worried her very much.

Following the surging crowd into the mall, Zhao Yaqian had a clear goal and walked directly to the southeast corner of the first floor.

He Liting was stunned for a moment, then hurried to follow.

Walking into the Citizen counter, Zhao Yaqian's gaze swept through the transparent counter glass at the watches one by one.

He Liting asked curiously: "Qian Qian, why did you think of buying a wristwatch?"

"It's a gift for someone." Zhao Yaqian bit her lip and asked the sales assistant directly: "Hello, I saw a men's wristwatch before, but I don't remember the model. It was in this position, with a date display, priced at 899 yuan. Why can't I see it in the counter anymore?"

The sales assistant smiled: "Sorry, beauty, that watch was a special deal, there were only one or two, and they've already been sold."

Zhao Yaqian's expression froze, her eyes turned red, and she said in a low voice: "How could they be sold out?"

He Liting beside her flashed her eyes and said: "Qian Qian, you're buying a watch to give to that programmer friend, right? Since the watch is out of stock, forget it; buy it next time there's an event."

"Let me look again." Zhao Yaqian pursed her lips, leaned forward, and continued to pick.

Finally, taking a deep breath, she pointed to one and said: "Let me see this one."

The sales assistant took the watch out, handed it to her, and said enthusiastically: "This is our hot-selling model this year, a 40-inch mechanical wristwatch, reinforced glass mirror, stainless steel case, calfskin strap, also with a date display, priced at 1,099 yuan, very suitable."

He Liting hurriedly pulled her arm and gave her a wink.

She was still in debt; buying such an expensive gift as a return for the bracelet wasn't appropriate.

Zhao Yaqian checked it carefully, tried it on, took a deep breath, and said: "Just this one, help me pack it in a gift box."

"Alright, beauty, you have great taste!"

He Liting opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything.

"Beep—", paying 1,099 yuan.

Zhao Yaqian felt relaxed, a happy smile on her face, admiring the exquisite black gift bag in her hand lovingly.

For some reason, if she didn't do something, she felt particularly uncomfortable.

Yanjing Huating, large open-plan apartment.

Carrying bags, Tian Jing walked into the house.

Her father, Tian Chengye, who was sitting in the living room, called out to her: "Jingjing, come over here, I have something to tell you."

Tian Jing walked over happily, looking playful: "What is it, Old Tian?"

"The new board of directors for Jinxiu Trading has been elected. Next Thursday, after the May Day holiday, the first board meeting will be held."

Hearing it was about work, the smile on Tian Jing's face disappeared instantly. "Dad, I've been so busy for so long, and it's finally a holiday; you, as a shareholder, are still arranging work for me, I'm so annoyed!"

Tian Chengye ignored his daughter's complaints, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled: "This meeting will comprehensively adjust the company's development strategy, and Jinxiu Trading will also welcome a batch of personnel adjustments. You, as the payroll supervisor..."

After he finally stopped.

Tian Jing hurriedly stood up and shouted: "Dad, I've remembered everything you said, bye."

After saying that, she grabbed the shopping bag and drilled into her room.

"Bang!" The room door was closed and locked tightly.

Tian Jing threw the shopping bag onto the bed and took out an exquisite watch box from inside.

She opened it and looked at it carefully, a satisfied smile on her face.

Longines Fashion Series men's watch, blending business and fashion elements, minimalist style, elegant and exquisite, all-steel, waterproof.

The price of over 10,000 yuan wasn't expensive.

Originally, she just wanted to buy a men's bracelet, taking the opportunity to help him wear it to make a small request to read his palm.

But she never found a satisfactory one; after all, his hands were so beautiful, and cheap ones simply didn't match.

Finally, she just went all out and chose a good-looking one.

Then, she pulled a white dress out of another shopping bag—a new small dress from Burberry, very beautiful.

She hugged the dress and threw herself onto the light pink round bed, thinking about the boy... whose hands she was going to see today.

After a while, she rolled on the soft bed and stood barefoot on the rug by the bed.

The sound of "rustle, rustle" undressing started.

The glowing white skin made the bedroom a few degrees brighter.

She held the white dress in front of her for a while, and her smooth body turned several circles in the floor-to-ceiling mirror; it was really beautiful.

Standing on tiptoe, humming a song, she walked into the bathroom and began to soak in the bath, do skincare, and apply makeup. ===== CHAPTER 72 =====