[Shen Jingqi]: Okay, senior.
Shen Jingqi pointed to his phone and said to Dean Zhang:
"Dean, my senior just asked me to go over at noon. I’m afraid I can’t join you for lunch."
"Alright, alright, you take care of your things. This is more important!"
Dean Zhang immediately showed an understanding and very supportive expression.
"I can still go to the restaurant with you. Once we get there, I’ll pack my food to-go and then go find my senior."
Shen Jingqi noticed Zhao Xin’an looking at him with great interest.
"Hey, what do they call someone in Sichuan who listens to his wife, a henpecked husband, right? You seem just like one."
"But still, that’s good, it’s a blessing."
"Teacher Zhao, you’ve misunderstood, I’m just going to see my senior!"
Shen Jingqi defended himself.
"I’ve done research on psychological facial expression analysis. According to my experience, I’m eight or nine times out of ten accurate. Looking at your response and demeanor, you seem eager and very concerned about the other person. You probably didn’t realize it, but your micro-expressions betrayed you."
Zhao Xin’an, with her legs crossed, had a somewhat amused look.
"Stop joking," Dean Zhang promptly helped Shen Jingqi out of the awkwardness:
"He’s going to see President Yu. Think about it, can an ordinary person defy President Yu’s wishes?"
"Oh, he’s going to see the boss! Tsk, tsk, I didn’t expect that."
Zhao Xin’an’s expression became even more playful:
"It’s quite something that Dr. Shen can bring lunch to the boss, and also that the boss asked you to go find her. Moreover, the way you call her ’senior’ is very close!"
Zhao Xin’an imitated the way it was said.
"When you say ’senior,’ your tone rises noticeably, and the corners of your eyes and mouth lift, as if you’ve hooked some fish. This all shows that thinking of her makes you happy."
Shen Jingqi hadn’t expected his feelings to be seen through by Zhao Xin’an.
He indeed really wanted to see Li Baiyu.
It’s because he discovered the character "Li" on the ginkgo tree in Sensory Paradise and realized it matched the writing on the cat’s tag labeled "Mu Zi."
It was from that moment that he started feeling feverish and having headaches.
Even though he fainted afterward, the first thing Shen Jingqi thought of upon waking was the impact the character "Li" had on him.
Perhaps there’s a connection there.
He must see Li Baiyu to calm himself down.
Shen Jingqi hadn’t decided whether to tell Li Baiyu about this matter yet.
But in his subconscious mind, he definitely wanted to see Li Baiyu as soon as possible.
Even in Sensory Paradise, when Shen Jingqi crushed the ginkgo leaves underfoot, he recalled the familiar scent from Li Baiyu.
That’s right, the scent of ginkgo leaves.
He previously hadn’t noticed this point.
Ginkgo leaves can promote blood circulation and have a sleep-inducing effect.
Not paying attention to Zhao Xin’an’s teasing expression, Shen Jingqi’s tone became more upbeat:
"I’m heading to the restaurant now, I need to see my senior as soon as possible."
"Young man, you’re quite bold!"
Zhao Xin’an felt a bit of admiration for Shen Jingqi.
"Zhao, watch your words. Let me tell you, we chose Shen Jingqi with much effort to serve President Yu."
"Don’t worry, I just sensed something interesting and couldn’t help but share it. Don’t worry, in the future, I’ll keep myself in check."
Shen Jingqi first went to the restaurant.
After looking at the menu offerings, he efficiently made his food choice.
Then, he headed to the nearby supermarket.
Passing through the layers of shelves, he stopped at the bedding section.
His eyes scanned the shelves.
He could surprisingly read ten lines at a glance.
Shen Jingqi was a bit surprised.
Could it be an ability brought about by the exponential expansion of his neuronal network?
That would make looking at things more efficient in the future!
Reading documents could probably speed up too.
Shen Jingqi quickly spotted a pillow.
"Contains ginkgo leaves: The active ingredients in ginkgo leaves can penetrate deep into the skin, stimulate blood vessel dilation, providing the brain with ample oxygen and nutrients, promoting blood circulation. With this pillow, you feel light and relaxed, enhancing sleep quality."
"Ergonomic design: Conforms to the neck for natural sleep."
This advertisement design is very heartfelt.
Shen Jingqi picked one up.
When he arrived at the restaurant, the food was already packed.
He could see from a distance Dean Zhang, Zhao Xin’an, Qin Si, and Zheng Lin sitting in a semi-open private room upstairs.
Shen Jingqi greeted them, holding the pillow and takeout box, and quickly headed to the VVIP room.
"Senior, I’ve arrived."
Shen Jingqi said through the crack in the door, then entered the room.
Li Baiyu was wearing a goose-yellow outfit, standing brightly by the window.
When she turned around, there was a smile at the corner of her mouth.
"I just saw you running quickly with a lot of things in hand."
Glancing at the big box in Shen Jingqi’s hand.
"A Calming Pillow. It contains ginkgo leaves, which help with sleep, relaxation, and alertness."
"You should sleep better using this at night."
"Thank you. Just put it here for now."
Li Baiyu paused in her place.
"How much is it? I’ll transfer the money to you."
"No need, senior. It’s not expensive."
"No, that’s not okay, you’re still an intern, you shouldn’t spend money carelessly. Since you bought it for me, I should cover the cost. Otherwise, I wouldn’t feel comfortable resting on it."
Shen Jingqi saw the transfer from Li Baiyu on his phone.
"Alright. Let’s have lunch!"
Li Baiyu proactively sat down at a chair, opened the bag, and started taking out the food.
The senior seems a bit formal.
Clearly, it was meant as a gift from him, yet she insisted on transferring the money.
Shen Jingqi didn’t know why, but he felt a slight frustration in his heart.
"Smells wonderful! And there are so many dishes!"
Li Baiyu was evidently eager to eat, even offering chopsticks and rice to Shen Jingqi.
It seems she feels close to him.
Clearing away his thoughts, Shen Jingqi focused on eating.
"This Guo Bao Rou is made very authentically! The chef who makes this dish is very unique, and you need luck to catch him making it. Plus, it usually sells out quickly."
"Is that why you ran so fast, just to enjoy it while it’s hot?"
Li Baiyu lightly bit a piece, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
"Yes, yes, this dish should be eaten hot, it doesn’t taste good when it’s cold."
Shen Jingqi ate a big piece of Guo Bao Rou.
The pale gold coating was crispy yet springy, and the sweet-and-sour flavor balanced out the meat’s greasiness.
Once again, he marveled at the chef’s skill:
"I really wish I could eat this Guo Bao Rou every day!"
"If you ate it every day, you’d probably get tired of it."
"Are you sure? People say that distance makes the heart grow fonder, right?"
Li Baiyu’s hand paused in the air.
"That might be because there’s not enough love." Thɪs chapter is updated by NovᴇlFirᴇ(.)nᴇt
"For instance, rather than distance, contact is very necessary. Because, it’s essential for humans."
Shen Jingqi picked up another piece of Guo Bao Rou and placed it in Li Baiyu’s bowl.
"Have you heard of a famous attachment experiment?"