The cliché story of a domineering president and his secretary

The next day, Qin Lang and An Yi sat in a chic Cantonese restaurant. An Yi ordered some porridge and noodles. Qin Lang was a carnivore, but fortunately there were also well-reviewed meat dishes to go with the rice, so both of them got what they wanted.

Looking around the layout of the restaurant, An Yi was very surprised: "How did you know this place? I have lived here for so many years and I am not as familiar with it as you. I am so ashamed!"

"My friend recommended this place. It's a little remote, but it's just a little famous in the food circle. It's normal that Sister An An doesn't know about it." Qin Lang couldn't help but thank his friend. It was he who told him about several unique restaurants nearby. Observing that Sister An An was in a good mood, he took out the gift he carefully prepared from his computer bag and handed it to her: "Happy birthday to you! Smile more!"

Smiling all the time? This kid is getting more down-to-earth. An Yi raised an eyebrow and looked at the beautifully packaged small box, hesitatingly saying, "There's also a gift? You've already treated me to a meal, I'm really embarrassed to accept a gift."

"Take it. It's a small gift I bought there before returning home. It's not expensive. Just a token of my appreciation." Qin Lang enthusiastically handed the small box forward.

"Really? Then I... I'm embarrassed to accept it." An Yi felt a little ashamed. She didn't even know it was someone's birthday. It was fine if she just had a meal with him, but why should she accept a gift? Apart from her family, she had been a housewife for many years and it seemed that she had hardly ever accepted gifts from others. This feeling made her feel strange and shy.

Qin Lang looked at An Yi's slightly flushed face under the dim light, and his heart began to beat rapidly. He suddenly wanted to express his feelings. He was a straightforward person, and he was about to go on a business trip for a long time, so he could no longer suppress his inner impulse.

"Sister An An." His voice was a little hoarse from nervousness, and Qin Lang pursed his dry lips.

"Hmm?" An Yi looked up and saw Qin Lang's different expression. Did she make him embarrassed by refusing? Yes, maybe it was a normal congratulation etiquette for foreigners, but she made him so embarrassed. So Can Yan smiled and said, "It's all because of my petty attitude. I'll accept it! Thank you very much!"

When she went to take the gift, she found that Qin Lang didn't let go. She pretended to be angry and asked, "Huh? Are you regretting not giving it to me?"

This made Qin Lang laugh, but the word "sister" also made him sad. He knew that this was not the time to confess, so he forced a smile and immediately raised the gift above his head, saying respectfully: "How dare I! I am honored, please accept it!"

An Yi took it with a smile, looked at it carefully for a while, and asked curiously: "Do I need to open it in front of you? The Chinese tradition is to open the gifts when you get home, but it seems that it is polite to open them in front of you in foreign countries, right?"

"It's all right." Qin Lang replied with a smile, but he was still a little dazed. He had never been so conflicted before. He knew clearly that now was not the right time, but he was tormented inside.

Even An Yi noticed his absent-mindedness: "What's wrong? Are you worried about your work?"

"Ah? Yes." Qin Lang was in a daze.

An Yi nodded in understanding: "You will be leaving in a few days, and there are many things to prepare. Let's eat quickly so that you can go back earlier."

"No, no, don't worry. It's all my fault. I made Sister An An worry. Today is to celebrate your birthday. Let's enjoy the food slowly." Qin Lang waved his hand and refused.

At this time, another small dish was served, and the waiter smiled and reported that the dishes were all served. The two expressed their gratitude and raised their chopsticks at the same time. This synchronization made them smile at each other.

Tasting and commenting, the atmosphere was very pleasant. While eating, the two talked about their recent work, mainly about the progress of Qin Lang's preparations for going abroad. Speaking of this, Qin Lang's mood became high again, and he talked eloquently and non-stop. An Yi listened with a smile and nodded in agreement.

But gradually Qin Lang's mood became low again. An Yi was surprised and asked the reason.

"Alas, I won't be able to eat with you every day after going abroad." Little Sun looked a little listless.

"Ah? Because of this?" An Yi smiled: "It seems that I am a problem sister in your eyes? Don't worry, I will eat well, I promised, have you forgotten?"

"What big sister? We are colleagues, on the same level!" Qin Lang was dissatisfied with An Yi always using this word to describe himself.

An Yi pouted and felt wronged: "Usually you all call me Sister An An!"

Well, it seems so, but that address is more to show respect, not seniority. Yes, how can I pursue her if I address her like that? Was I a fool before? I didn't realize this key point and kept calling her Sister An An, Sister An An!

Qin Lang, who was angry with himself, made a decision: "From now on, I will just let you live in peace."

Hmm? How did it come to this conclusion? An Yi was indignant: "Then I'm at a disadvantage! I'm ten years older than you, and I can't even be called sister?"

"Actually, you're not even ten years old, and you look too young. It's almost like we're the same age!" Qin Lang realized the importance of the address and refused to change his words.

"You!" An Yi was so angry and amused that she didn't know how to respond. Which woman would not be happy with such flattery? Even if it was not true, so what? Especially since the one who praised her was a handsome man, An Yi, who was not vain, felt that she could not resist this wave of sugar-coated bullets.

"So you are this kind of Qin Lang! Oh my, you are so good at talking!" An Yi sighed, still insisting: "I still like you to call me Sister An An."

Unexpectedly, Qin Lang did not respond and went straight to the next topic: "Speaking of dinner, your promise is not very credible. I think I should supervise you every day."

"Supervision? Do I have to report to you about meals? There is a time difference of several hours between the two countries, right?" This idea is unrealistic! An Yi smiled and looked at Qin Lang, to see if he had any new ideas.

Qin Lang also thought with his chin in his hand as An Yi did, "Yeah, how can we keep in touch? Then take a picture of your dinner for me, that's the minimum requirement!" Alas, for one thing, there was the hateful time difference between them, and for another, he didn't know how busy he would be there, and he didn't want to disturb An Yi's life casually.

Having never been in a long-distance relationship before, he finally experienced the pain of it!

Since this brother was so worried about her, and it was good for her health, An Yi felt that she should cooperate seriously. Just as she was thinking about replying him, she found that Qin Lang and she were both resting their chins on the dining table. The distance seemed... a little close... a little ambiguous. Although she only regarded him as a brother, she still kept a safe distance. Maybe she had some feudal ideas, and was not used to being intimate with people other than her family, including women.

Sitting up straight, An Yi nodded: "Okay, except for the weekends, I will take a picture for you every day at dinner."

Qin Lang didn't pay any attention to the distance issue that An Yi was afraid of. Seeing that Sister An An agreed readily, he was very happy. This way, he had a reason to keep in touch every day. He was so worried that when he came back, Sister An An, no, An Yi, would forget about him.

"But, you will probably be very busy after going abroad, right? You will also make a lot of new friends. If you don't have time to reply for more than two days, this project will be suspended. After all, I can't disturb you at work. If the boss knows, I will be killed!" An Yi made a gesture of wiping his neck.

"How could I not reply? Maybe I won't reply in time due to time difference and work, but not replying is absolutely impossible!" Qin Lang denied anxiously: "I am still worried that I will be lonely. I have An An... well, it's really great to have you take care of me every day!"

Seeing Qin Lang trying hard to get rid of the word "sister", An Yi couldn't help but chuckle with her hands covering her lips. Well, let's see how long he can hold on.

After sitting for a while, the two walked out of the restaurant. Watching An Yi walk into her house, Qin Lang watched for a while to make sure she got home safely before walking back.

After talking to Youyou on time in the evening, An Yi stretched her body with satisfaction. Her peripheral vision caught sight of the handbag on the corner of the sofa, and she remembered the gift Qin Lang had given her. She carefully and lightly opened the elegantly colored wrapping paper, and inside was a dark red jewelry box. Just by looking at the brand pattern on it, An Yi frowned slightly. This is a very famous jewelry brand. She opened it and found a sparkling crystal pendant necklace in the shape of a lucky four-leaf clover. Although she couldn't find the price after searching around, she knew that it must be expensive even though she was not interested in luxury goods.

What should I do? This gift is a bit expensive! I sighed helplessly. I shouldn't have believed that boy. Since I have already accepted it, I can only forget it. Next time, I will find out Qin Lang's birthday clearly so that I can repay this favor. I picked up this exquisitely crafted necklace again and looked at it carefully. It is really beautiful! It's a pity that I rarely wear these accessories, or... leave them to my baby Youyou. Yeah, good idea! Youyou has always loved these small accessories.

She carefully put away the small jewelry box, sighed at the deserted room, turned on the TV and tablet computer, and played TV dramas and variety shows. In short, she wanted to make the room lively and fill her brain with all kinds of sounds.

The next morning, the alarm rang. I woke up drowsily and turned off the lights, TV, and computer that had been on all night. It was great to have another day! I could finally go to work.