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I'm a little embarrassed.

In fact, I can't tell whether I feel embarrassed or shy, but it is definitely not what I most hope to happen if my partner thinks I still have a childlike innocence.I can only try to redefine childlike innocence: "It's important sometimes. In many human fields, scientists encourage us to learn from children—passion, curiosity, and high energy are things that everyone needs."

"At least we know you're often curious," she said.Her ridicule was enough, and she continued the topic of the refrigerator: "The service life of refrigerators in ordinary families can sometimes reach more than ten years. It is likely to be one of the household appliances that accompany you for the longest time. This is why I think, we We should take a look at the refrigerator first. Through our eyes, we can establish a more intuitive understanding of the refrigerator we want to buy.”

I heard a hint of something in it, but I couldn't figure out what it was - the answer was soon revealed.We got off the elevator, and Miss Pande stood in front of a very huge double-door refrigerator, glanced at the model, and said, "The capacity of this refrigerator is about [-] liters."

That's a really big fridge, and it's a familiar size to me.I have always used such a large refrigerator when I was in college: during my undergraduate years, fourteen of us lived in a dormitory, and we shared two such refrigerators.Miss Pender and I couldn't help laughing.I said, "I live alone, so I don't need such a big one."

She nodded, just looking at me, not rushing forward.

"A refrigerator lasts a long time, sometimes with anticipation of future needs. Would you like to keep extra items in the freezer for treats?" I heard her ask.

"I can't foresee that scenario." I try to make my wording as advanced as possible, not wanting to expose the fact that I can't cook, "Maybe there are only one or two bottles of drinks and fruit in the refrigerator, and I have about this much skin care. Products need to be kept in the refrigerator." I roughly gestured, and then said, "But I hope there is a big freezer."

"Big freezer." She nodded.

"How about that?" I pointed to a refrigerator with a single door.

"Its freezer can only hold no more than ten flat boxes like this." She gestured to a box about the size of an A4 paper, "I think it might not be suitable for you."

I froze for a moment.How does she seem to know what I'm going to put in the freezer?

"Considering that you will put fruit in the refrigerator," Miss Pender continued, "do you mind the problem of odor transfer? Undersized refrigerators often involve the problem of sharing the air outlet between two areas."

"Oh, yes." I didn't think about it, but after she reminded me, I thought about it and said, "It would be best if this can be solved together."

"I think we are approaching the perfect refrigerator in your mind." Miss Pender walked a little ahead of me, "In the past experience, do you have any memorable things? About the refrigerator."

"No." In fact, I sometimes feel like I don't need a refrigerator at all.If it is not for skin care products, the small freezer in the convenience store seems to be more suitable for me.I imagined a freezer in the kitchen, and suddenly blurted out: "Is it possible to find a black refrigerator that meets all my requirements?"

She stopped and turned around.

"Yao." There seemed to be more happiness in her eyes, "Look around."

I suddenly realized.My black refrigerator!

The refrigerator next to Miss Pender literally has my name written on it. First of all, it is nothing but the sofa. The moment I saw it, I knew it must be mine.It is exactly the structure I want, the freezer is electric drawer, the upper part is double door, and most importantly it is very beautiful.And I don't have to hide it in the corner of the kitchen at all: it'll match my sofa just fine.

I can already imagine myself sitting on the armchair looking at it.It's going to be in the corner, and I'm going to attach a cork board to it for the memo.The best kind of blank paper is a little yellowish, not too smooth.

"But its capacity may be a bit large for you. This refrigerator has a capacity of [-] liters." Miss Pender glanced at the phone, and then looked back at me.She brought me back to reality: "Also, I don't know how wide your door is? A refrigerator of this size may require some skill to pass through an average apartment door... Considering the size, the one on the LG side A black refrigerator might be more appropriate."

I followed her gaze and looked back.I looked to Miss Pender: "You really helped me find the perfect refrigerator."

She seemed a little surprised, blinked and smiled: "You are very happy."

"Yes." I immediately responded, "You are the perfect consultant."

She lowered her head and smiled undiminished: "I can't help much."

"No," I said again, "you are the perfect consultant."

She didn't contradict me this time.

The refrigerator will be delivered to the home during the day on Saturday.The bill I just cleared somewhat calmed me down. In fact, judging from the serial number, I just bought a 610 five-liter refrigerator, which is bigger than the six hundred liters I thought of at first. a little.But it doesn't matter.It has my name on it.

We go downstairs from the other side.That's Miss Pender's proposal too: I seem to understand why she's a duck to water in a consulting firm.Her foresight helped me recover from the joy of having the perfect refrigerator, and I realized that I probably unconsciously gave her a lot of information today, even if it was about me personally.Miss Pender also looked a little happy, maybe the happiness brought by the refrigerator was also passed on to her by me.

I briefly looked at the air conditioner and TV.I'm not going to buy a TV. I don't have time to watch shows or play console games. It's just the perfect big bastard for me to destroy my couch.But since you can take a look at it along the way, it doesn't hurt to find out.

Sony's picture demo has a very bright red tinge.I couldn't help but stopped.

It was a female Latin dancer.Her partner almost blends into the background, only the reflection of the gilded fabric and the powerful arms of his presence suggested.Without music, the battle between more than a dozen TV sets is silently eliminated, and only the screen can resonate and amplify the common beauty and impact.My eyes followed the swaying skirt.

"See something familiar?" Miss Pender asked.

I shook my head: "That's beautiful, isn't it? Latin."

"Dancer or dance?"

"Both." I suddenly felt a little hungry, "Do you mind having a sandwich at noon? The quality control of the store in the company building is obviously better than that of other branches."

"I'd love to." She seemed to adapt to my change of subject very quickly.

"Thank you very much today, Sonia." I laughed, "I bought the perfect refrigerator because of your help. I feel lighter this week. When did you become an expert in electrical appliances ?”

"Last night," she said, "the competition for white goods was fierce, and it was almost the same for the same price. But a qualified consultant can make you more confident in your choice. I think that's why our plan is so expensive." .”

I looked at her, wondering which of her self-deprecating jokes and the phrase "last night" should I focus on first.After a while, I invited: "There is a very good restaurant in the National Gallery of Art, and there is no better place to express my gratitude to you. The weekend reservations are always tight. When will you be free?"

"Oh! Thank you, Yao." She turned around, "Unfortunately, I have something to do on Sunday, and I have work this Saturday. Which weeknight would you like me to honor this reward?"

"Of course." I added, "you are welcome to bring your guests."

Then your guests better bring the inside scoop, I thought.But I really wanted to thank her for having dinner—Miss Pender's suggestion of a weekday dinner forced other considerations.In her capacity, it couldn't be easier to ask me out for dinner, why did she accompany me to pick out the refrigerator?She's such a well-intentioned person, I think, and it's not hard to imagine what kind of environment she grew up in.

Miss Pender and I took the subway back.

The subway in Singapore is as cold as it is in the building. My pants are a little thinner today, so I am not willing to sit down.Miss Pender sat diagonally across from me and didn't play with her mobile phone.It may not be convenient to play: after all, as soon as there is any work news coming in, I will see it.She seems to be accustomed to the frequent sizing and staring of people around her, but because firstly, she has nothing to do, and secondly, considering the issue of public morality, it is not convenient for us to talk, so Miss Pan De who simply "takes the subway" seems a bit pitiful.I understand the feeling of being looked at, and although the owner of the gaze is mostly not malicious, it is never a good thing to be complacent about being looked at by strangers.No one wants their charm to be shown in this way of being spied on.

I regretted pulling her to take the subway.

It's only four stops away from the company. After the people next to me got off the bus, I sat down next to Miss Pan De.

"Tired from standing." I said, "Do you sometimes feel cold in our company?"

"Occasionally. I usually carry a knitted cardigan in my bag." She also whispered to me, "When I was a consultant, a partner wore a three-piece suit every Friday when I returned to the base meeting. At that time, I Haven’t gotten into the habit of wearing a cardigan—finally one day I caught a cold.”

I froze for a moment, then laughed out loud with her.

Don't know if she's feeling any better - at least now it's the two of them being stared at together.