Chapter 70: Wristwatch

4 o'clock in the afternoon.

Tiankuo Garden residential area.

"Qianqian, 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 looked at the ceiling with lifeless eyes.

"Sigh, you..." He Liting rubbed her temples and continued to comfort her: "At least you were paid for one month, right? You are now a little rich woman with more than 5,000 in savings. 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 very clear that Tang Song had bought her favorite food to see her last night, which was when he discovered that Yizi Beauty had gone bankrupt.

Then he called to care about her and comfort her.

Chatting and chatting... then...

Thinking of this, Tang Song’s words immediately appeared in her mind.

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

["It's so difficult for you, okay, I think I know the answer."]

For some reason, every time she thought of the last sentence, she 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 retook it, what would the correct answer be?

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

After a while, she stood up from the sofa abruptly, startling He Liting next to 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 let out a breath, 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 giving him something back.

Later, when shopping with friends, she noticed it.

However, she really had no money before, so she never 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: "Qianqian, you haven't bought clothes for two months; the seasonal clothes are still from last year. This time going to Liyuan Mall, just 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 layer, loose jeans, and black-and-white sneakers.

Her figure was very good; even ordinary outfits looked sexy and beautiful on her.

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

Liyuan Mall was less than a kilometer away from here, and it took about ten minutes to walk.

He Liting noticed Zhao Yaqian’s abnormality and occasionally told some interesting things that happened at her company, wanting to make her happy.

Her distant cousin was usually carefree and a bit "tiger-like" (bold/reckless).

Even if she encountered difficulties, she would cry and laugh and it would pass; she had never been so dull and lost, which made her very worried.

Following the bustling 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 and quickly followed.

Entering the Citizen counter, Zhao Yaqian’s gaze scanned the watches through the transparent counter glass.

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

"It's to give to someone." Zhao Yaqian bit her lip and asked the sales clerk directly: "Hello, I saw a men's wristwatch before, 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?"

The sales clerk smiled: "Sorry, beautiful, that watch was a special deal, there were only one or two, and they have been sold out."

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

He Liting next to her flashed her eyes and said: "Qianqian, you want to buy a watch to give to that programmer friend, right? Since the watch is out of stock, let it be. Buy it next time there's an event."

"I'll take another look." 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 clerk took it 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, leather strap, also with a date display, price 1099 yuan, very suitable."

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

She still owed a mountain of 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."

"Okay, beautiful, you have a great eye!"

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

"Beep—", paid 1099 yuan.

Zhao Yaqian relaxed completely, a happy smile appeared on her face, and she looked at 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 flat floor.

Tian Jing, carrying big and small bags, just walked into the house.

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

Tian Jing walked over happily, looking playful: "What's up, Old Tian?"

"The new board of directors of Jinxiu Trading has finished the election. Next Thursday, after the May Day holiday ends, 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 busy for so long, it's hard to have a holiday, and you, a shareholder, are arranging work for me; I'm so annoyed!"

Tian Chengye ignored his daughter’s complaints, took a sip of tea, 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 said loudly: "Dad, I've remembered everything you said, bye."

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

"Bang!" The room door was slammed shut and locked.

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

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

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

The price was over ten thousand, which wasn't expensive.

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

But she never found a satisfactory one; after all, his hands were so beautiful, and anything too cheap wouldn't match.

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

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

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

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

The sound of "rustle" undressing sounded.

The glowing white skin made the bedroom a bit brighter.

She held the white dress in front of her for a while, and her clean 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.