When She Stops Being Dramatic

Chapter 390: Chapter 1142: The Green Tea Female Supporting Character in a Period Novel (29)

Chi Yun’er repeated the same pitch four or five times that day, successfully procuring canned goods, honey, candies, and biscuits that would last through the summer for her work unit’s employees!

With their first battle won, the group returned in a jam-packed van. Just as they reached the entrance, Uncle Li shouted at the top of his lungs:

”Is Miss Chi around? Your boyfriend Little Jiang is here!”

Chi Yun’er was stunned. As the van screeched to a halt, her head bumped against the seat in front of her.

She had been overworking her brain lately and was a bit slow on the uptake. She rubbed her slightly aching forehead, utterly bewildered. ’Boyfriend? What boyfriend?’

But a moment later, her cheeks flushed. She cleared her throat and said:

”Could you two comrades please take the samples from the van into the warehouse? And grab a case of drinks to share with everyone in there. You’ve all worked hard these past few days.”

She had already recorded all the samples in her logbook, noting which department each one was for. That could all be dealt with tomorrow around noon.

After giving her instructions, Chi Yun’er stepped out of the van under the knowing, teasing gazes of the others inside.

Jiang Yihua stood by the entrance, straight and tall as a young poplar, dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt and olive-green pants. The eyes of everyone coming and going were glued to him.

His posture alone made him stand out from the crowd, to say nothing of that handsome face, which looked as if it belonged to an immortal banished to the mortal realm!

Chi Yun’er jogged over, resisting the urge to throw herself at him. She looked up, her eyes sparkling, and asked, ”Brother Hua, when did you get back? How many days can you stay?”

Seeing him up close, she could tell the fatigue from days of travel did nothing to diminish his good looks. If anything, it was like a filter that only enhanced his masculine charm!

She knew she was beautiful and had been proud since she was a child. At the same time, she had a special affinity for all beautiful people and things, a passion so deep she would become completely immersed, unable to pull herself away.

Her boyfriend was so exceptionally handsome that she was bursting with a joy she didn’t know how to handle...

Jiang Yihua’s burning gaze swept over her. With a soft chuckle, he took off her oversized glasses. ”I got in a little after nine. I washed up, had a bite to eat, and came looking for you, but you were already out.”

”I can stay for two or three days. The truck’s carrying a shipment from Inner Mongolia, and I have to hurry back.”

Chi Yun’er pouted. She had been so busy she’d almost forgotten he existed, but now that he had appeared so suddenly, she was hit by a tidal wave of longing and sorrow at the thought of him leaving.

It was like a floodgate opening, and her eyes instantly began to sting with tears.

”If I’d known you were coming, I would have rushed back at noon.”

Having wasted the better part of the day for nothing, Chi Yun’er’s face scrunched up in regret.

Jiang Yihua chuckled softly and ruffled her hair. ”Work is important. We’ll have plenty of time together in the future. I’m more worried you’ll get sick of me hanging around all the time and find me an eyesore.”

”How could I?” Chi Yun’er shot him a playful glare. ’I could never get tired of looking at him.’ ”Even when Brother Hua gets old, he’ll still be the most handsome, most distinguished, and most charming old man of them all!”

Jiang Yihua clenched his fists and gave a low cough. ”Is Director Chi still busy? Once you’re finished, shall we go get something to eat?”

Chi Yun’er shook her head, amused. ”Director Chi has already delegated her tasks and is no longer busy. She has specifically made time to have dinner with Mr. Jiang!”

”You little troublemaker,” Jiang Yihua said with a smile, wheeling his bicycle over. ”I’ll take you to work tomorrow morning. You can just leave your bike with the gate guard for now.”

Chi Yun’er noticed the thick, soft cushion tied to the rack behind his seat. Grabbing hold of his shirt, she hopped on lightly.

There were quite a few people on both sides of the road, so she could only stare at his lean, strong waist without daring to wrap her arms around it. Unable to help herself, she playfully bumped her head against his back to vent her restless affection.

And was Jiang Yihua faring any better?

In the past, due to a psychological condition, he couldn’t be in close contact with women. Not that he had much interest in it anyway; he had always been focused on his work, with few worldly desires.

But now that he had a soft, sweet, delectable girlfriend—and had already had a taste of her—things were different. It was manageable when he was busy, but at night... TSK. His mind would be completely filled with her every frown and smile.

Seeing her in person, he wished he could just throw her over his shoulder and carry her off. This was the fervent cry of a young man whose blood boiled with primal strength.

And yet, she seemed completely oblivious, and just kept teasing him...

Jiang Yihua pedaled furiously on the way back, but as soon as he entered the family housing compound, he reined himself in. Society was harsh on women. Never mind that they weren’t officially engaged—even engaged couples weren’t supposed to be alone together.

He couldn’t bear for the woman he loved to endure everyone’s judgmental stares. Besides, Chi Yun’er was already so beautiful that plenty of people were consumed with envy and jealousy, all of them lying in wait, openly or in secret, looking for any mistake she might make.

”I don’t have much time. I wish to apply for one day, either tomorrow or the day after, to get engaged to Comrade Chi Yun’er. I request the organization’s approval!” Jiang Yihua’s ears were bright red, and the sunset’s glow seemed to dye even his wheat-toned cheeks.