On a Friday afternoon, sunlight filtered through the office blinds, casting a mosaic of light and shadow across the desk. Shen Ye sat before it, working through a mountain of paperwork. Even while buried in tasks, his thoughts kept drifting toward Su Li.
He had waited several days, but she hadn’t reached out to him, let alone offered an explanation regarding that trending search topic. A hollow feeling settled in his chest. He was flying to Dongshi this weekend for pre-planning and site inspections; he wouldn't be able to make it back.
After much hesitation, he picked up his phone and sent Su Li a message: "I have matters to attend to this weekend. I won't be back."
Chapter 475