"Then you eat slowly, I'll go for a run first."
I said to them, thinking about testing the limits of my current physical ability.
I turned around and accelerated running along the street. I gradually increased my speed and felt the unusual force surging in my body. This was by no means the explosive power that a normal person should have.
While running at full speed, a familiar figure passed by.
I had already passed the other party by several meters, but suddenly I heard a shout from behind: "Chen Hao!"
I slowed down and turned around to see Lin Yixin catching up: "It is indeed you. I thought you looked familiar when I saw you running past. Why are you running so fast?"
I ran side by side with Lin Yixin at an even pace: "I have been training intensively recently to prepare to participate in the marathon next month."
Lin Yixin turned her head in surprise: "What a coincidence, I also signed up, but in the women's group."
"It seems that the scale of this competition is not small. Are you also going for the prize money?" I asked casually
"I signed up for the half marathon, just to join in the fun, but I don't have the ability to win the championship." Lin Yixin said while running.
She changed the subject and naturally picked up the previous topic: "Speaking of which, how have you considered working as a trainer at my gym?"
I did not slow down: "I'm really sorry, I just took a job as a driver recently, so I may not be able to spare time."
Lin Yixin was cheerful: "It's okay, we will work together again if we have the opportunity in the future."
When passing a lighted canteen, we stopped in a tacit understanding. I bought two bottles of mineral water and handed one to her.
Lin Yixin unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip: "Your pace is so fast, I almost couldn't breathe after following you."
"Is this pace fast? I usually deliver food at this speed." I subconsciously asked.
"Your explosive power is still a bit behind. Come to my gym when you have time, and I will practice your explosive power alone with you." She extended the invitation again.
This statement always sounds a bit strange. What kind of explosive power is she trying to practice with me?
"I just ran around casually." I pretended not to care.
After drinking water, we ran for a while. Lin Yixin's breathing gradually became faster and her steps became slower and slower.
She finally stopped and put her hands on her knees.
"I can't do it..." she gasped,
"I can only run so far with you, my exercise limit today has seriously exceeded my limit."
I slowed down and looked back at her: "Okay, let's run here today."
We walked side by side on the quiet path and unknowingly stopped under a sycamore tree.
Lin Yixin suddenly turned around and stood in front of me. Neither of us spoke. From her eyes, I knew what she wanted.
I hugged her into my arms, lowered my head and kissed her lips. This kiss had the salty taste of sweat, which was particularly special.
After a few minutes, Lin Yixin, who was out of breath, pushed me away: "I really have no energy now. See you at the gym another day."
"Okay, see you another day." I replied.
After leaving Lin Yixin, I took a look at my sports watch.
I ran a little more than six kilometers tonight, and the average pace was not too high. We were talking and laughing along the way, but it still affected the rhythm.
Looks like I will have to run alone another day to test the real pace.
Back at the rental house, Su Yan was lying on the sofa, weakly patting her belly: "I am really tired from running this night."
"I think you are tired from eating." I couldn't help but tease.
She rolled her eyes and swept the empty packaging bag into the trash can.
I didn’t answer any more, took off my sweaty sports vest, put it on the back of the chair, and went straight into the bathroom.
The next day, I didn’t get out of the car and went to the outlet in Chengdong New District to check the renovation progress.
Unexpectedly, Wang Qiuya and accountant Zhang Wei were also present. It seemed that she really paid special attention to this new site.
“Stationmaster Chen, you are late.” Zhang Wei adjusted her glasses with a businesslike expression.
"I haven't officially joined the job yet, why am I late?" I replied.
Zhang Wei was speechless and could only lower her head and flip through the report in her hand.
Wang Qiuya turned around, her gaze resting on my face for a moment: "You came just in time, I have something to talk to you about later."
I muttered to myself, this is not like Wang Qiuya's usual style.
As usual, she had already made the decision directly for me, and she even went out of her way to say hello in advance.
But I didn't say much, I simply responded: "Okay, Mr. Wang."
"Zhang Wei, you stay to supervise the work." Wang Qiuya ordered her.
After saying that, she motioned for me to follow her and leave.
I turned around in her Mercedes-Benz: "Mr. Wang, where are we going?"
I thought she asked me to come here to drive for her.
“Go to the mall.” Wang Qiuya said calmly.
Half an hour later, Wang Qiuya and I were already standing in the branded men's clothing store on the third floor of the mall.
Wang Qiuya walked straight to the display area: "I'll pick two pieces of work clothes for you."
I glanced at the price tags casually, and the cheapest one cost four figures: "I usually deliver food, so I don't need to wear these."
"I'm not asking you to wear it when delivering food." Wang Qiuya picked up a dark gray suit and compared it with my chest, and changed to a navy blue one.
"Business reception in new urban areas is indispensable. You can't drink tea with investors in a jacket."
She gestured to the clerk to take down a customized set: "The site represents the company's image, and you, the webmaster, cannot lower the price."
I have to admit that Wang Qiuya is right.
The clothing store clerk next to me covered her mouth and snickered from time to time.
When she turned around to get the measuring tape, I saw a flash of joy in her eyes in the mirror.
What is this girl so happy about? Do you think you've been taken advantage of?
Wang Qiuya suddenly reached out and pinched my shoulder blades, and said to the clerk: "The right side needs to be closed by one centimeter."
The clerk nodded quickly to record it, and that meaningful smile appeared again.
It wasn’t until I saw Wang Qiuya naturally taking out her black card and placing it on the cashier that I suddenly realized it.
In the eyes of others, we probably look like the pretty boys who are being kept and spending money in revenge.
After a while, I put on a complete suit and walked out of the fitting room.
The tailored fabric restrains my shoulders, making me subconsciously want to loosen my tie.
Just when he was about to ask Wang Qiuya how this suit was, he and Wang Qiuya looked at each other.
His eyes were like searchlights shining through the morning fog, scanning me from head to toe.
That kind of unabashed look at her suddenly reminded me of Zhang Guangtian,
That is the look in her eyes that looks like she is evaluating a product every time she sees a beautiful woman.
“Take a circle.” Wang Qiuya seemed to be appreciating a piece of art.
When I turned around, I heard her chuckle softly: "Sure enough, a person depends on his clothes."