novelraw Chapter 304 - 284: This Was Definitely a Planned Encounter
Chapter 304 - 284: This Was Definitely a Planned Encounter
Waiting and waiting!
Waiting and waiting!
Finally...
A familiar silhouette gradually came into focus in Dong Yuantao’s line of sight, causing a glimmer of excitement to flash in his eyes...
She’s coming, she’s coming, she’s walking over with elegant steps!
The next second...
Dong Yuantao’s figure quickly darted out of the staff activity room, leaving behind a group of workers staring blankly at his departing figure until they saw through the window that Dong Yuantao was jogging after Liang Yinqiu’s back...
There’s no denying, the way Assistant Dong chased forward so fearlessly, uh, looked a lot like love...
Of course, this was just a figment of the workers’ imagination!
Lin Weijian scratched his head in confusion and said, "It’s really strange, if Assistant Dong was looking for Director Liang, why didn’t he just go directly to her office? Instead, he waited here for half the day until Director Liang came down."
Carpenter Master Li joked, "Hehe, I guess Assistant Dong is probably thinking about the food at Dorami Kindergarten. Don’t ask me how I know, I saw him glancing towards the kitchen every now and then, swallowing his saliva too!"
Painter Xiaozhang couldn’t help but laugh out, "Yes, yes, Master Li is right! The snacks at Dorami Kindergarten are so fragrant, and the meals are even more incredible. The aroma almost made me forget the work in my hands..."
"Yes, yes, it smells so good, it smells so good that my stomach is growling..." Carpenter Xiaowang swallowed in delight and continued, "You say, if just smelling it is so nice, how delicious must it be to eat?"
"Just smelling it is so nice, it must be really delicious to eat..." Lin Weijian took a strong sniff and replied resolutely, then said helplessly, "But no matter how much we crave it, we can only savor the smell here!"
Life is already hard enough, some things just shouldn’t be said out loud!
Isn’t it better to leave a little longing for people?
Master Li sighed helplessly and comforted, "Alright, alright, let’s keep working. The boxed meals will arrive soon, and then everyone can eat..."
"Ah, I guess that’s the way it is..."
Upon hearing this, everyone resigned themselves to the fact that they wouldn’t get to eat, and then refocused their minds, returning to their work.
...
This time, Dong Yuantao finally caught up with Liang Yinqiu. He deliberately slowed down, hoping Liang Yinqiu would notice him first and invite him to lunch.
But things didn’t go as he wished...
Liang Yinqiu was engrossed in checking her phone messages and didn’t notice Dong Yuantao approaching at all.
It was really awkward...
With no other choice, he had to break the ice, and he took the initiative to say, "Director Liang, what a coincidence, where are you heading?"
The way he asked despite knowing looked just like eating a pineapple while asking if it’s sweet and sour...
However.
Liang Yinqiu didn’t notice his "rhetorical question" at all. Instead, his sudden greeting startled her, and she almost dropped her phone. Thankfully, she steadied it quickly and looked up toward the source of the voice.
Seeing it was Dong Yuantao!
Her eyes revealed a hint of surprise, but she quickly regained her composure and politely replied, "Assistant Dong, you haven’t left yet!"
"Yes, there was something at the company today, so I came a bit late. I just arrived not long ago and checked the renovation progress of the staff activity room." Assistant Dong nodded with a smile, explaining.
"Oh!"
Liang Yinqiu nodded in understanding and smiled at Dong Yuantao, "Assistant Dong, you’ve been working hard these days, coming every day to check on the renovation progress. Thank you so much."
"It’s not hard, Director Liang, you’re too kind. It’s my honor to help out at your kindergarten."
With a smiling face, Dong Yuantao waved his hand, but inside, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Speaking of which.
Shouldn’t gratitude be more than just words?
Shouldn’t he at least be invited for lunch?
But...
Why hasn’t the invitation come yet?
Could it be that he hasn’t shown enough of a hint?
Or is it that Director Liang is pretending not to notice on purpose?
Judging from Director Liang’s expression, it doesn’t seem like she’s pretending not to notice, maybe it’s the former?!
In that case!
He could only imply even more strongly then...
He asked casually, "Oh, by the way, Director Liang, are you headed to the kitchen for lunch?"
Liang Yinqiu nodded, "Yes, Assistant Dong, what about you? Have you eaten?"
Without hesitation, Dong Yuantao replied, "Not yet!"
"Haven’t eaten yet?" Out of courtesy, Liang Yinqiu instinctively asked, "Do you want to join me for a bite?"
After much anticipation, he finally heard these words...
It’s not easy, not easy...
Dong Yuantao almost shed two broad noodles of tears in his heart...
Fearing that any hesitation might make Liang Yinqiu change her mind, he answered almost without thinking, "Sure!"
Liang Yinqiu: "..."
Uh...
I was just being polite, I didn’t expect you’d really not be polite?!
At this moment, hindsight hit her, and she wondered if Dong Yuantao was waiting for her on purpose?
That must be it!
This was definitely a premeditated encounter...
Ah!
But since it’s come to this, she could only continue the invitation, even with a heavy heart...
Forget it, forget it, even if he didn’t contribute a lot, he worked hard; letting him have a meal at the kindergarten is fair.
Seeing Liang Yinqiu’s complex expression, Dong Yuantao smiled and added, "I was originally planning to eat back at the company, but since Director Liang is so hospitable, I have no choice but to accept gratefully. Thank you, Director Liang, for the meal..."
"You’re welcome..."
Liang Yinqiu also returned the smile, extending her hand in invitation, "Shall we go together then?"
"Sure, Director Liang, after you..."
Dong Yuantao politely made a gesture for her to go first.
The two walked side by side toward the kitchen.
Upon entering the kitchen...
Aunt Li and Aunt Lin saw Liang Yinqiu come in with Dong Yuantao and were momentarily stunned before offering friendly smiles, greeting warmly, "Director Liang, Assistant Dong, you’ve arrived..."
"Ah, alright..." Dong Yuantao nodded to them.
Liang Yinqiu nodded slightly to them and then said to Dong Yuantao, "Assistant Dong, please sit. I’ll have Aunt Li bring you some dishes."
Dong Yuantao hurriedly waved his hand, "No need for trouble, they all seem busy, I can get it myself."
"Alright, suit yourself."
Liang Yinqiu didn’t insist and walked with Dong Yuantao to the dining area.
The increasingly intense aroma of the dishes was intoxicating.
Dong Yuantao swallowed, handing his stainless steel tray to Aunt Li, who was serving the food.
Aunt Li took it with a smile, spooning a full serving of cabbage and shredded meat without using the canteen trick of shaking the spoon, surprising Dong Yuantao so much that he nearly called her the best cafeteria auntie in Huaxia!
"Thank you, Aunt Li, that’s enough, really enough, really enough..."
Dong Yuantao said with his mouth, but his hand couldn’t help but grab the spoon handle on Aunt Li’s hand, scooping another spoonful onto his tray.
This move...
Instantly surprised Aunt Li and Liang Yinqiu...
You said it was enough?
So why don’t you let go...