Chapter Ten: Stirring Up a Pool of Spring Water

  When they arrived at the street corner, Yin Shu's silver-gray Maserati was already waiting there. Gu Zhi Xin opened the car door and got in, Yin Shu leaned over the steering wheel and turned his head to smile at her: "What? You're so embarrassed to eat with me that you have to sneak around like a thief?"

  "There's no need, I don't want to keep you waiting!" Zi Xin said with a glance around.

  Yin Shu also didn't plan to expose her, "What do you want to eat?"

  "I have no idea, let's do it your way."

  Yin Shu thought for a moment and drove to Milan Town Western Restaurant in A city.

  Gu Xixin walked in and took a look, the environment was elegant and quiet, eating in such a place was indeed delightful. However, Gu Xixin had never been interested in Western food, but she had long heard that the desserts here were great, thinking to herself that today she would have a good taste.

  The two sat down, and a waiter immediately brought over the menu. Yin Shu handed it to Gu Zhi Xin, but she didn't take it. "You can order," she said.

  Yin Shu had no objection and casually ordered a two-person set meal at the store, also asking for a bottle of good red wine.

  The dishes were served quickly, and Gu Xixin raised her cup. "Director Yin, thank you for your hospitality today. Actually, the interview report is my duty, Director Yin doesn't have to be so polite."

  Yin Shu hooked up the corner of his mouth and smiled, "You're welcome, Miss Gu. You don't have to be polite. We can be considered familiar with each other, so just call me by my name."

  "How can that be? Director Yin should..."

  "Miss Gu's memory is really not to be complimented." Yin Shu's words were laced with obvious amusement.

  "I was going to say, Director Yoon..."

  "Yin Shu."

  "Actually..."

  "Yin Shu."

  Gu Zi Xin helplessly supported her forehead, "Alright, Yin Shu."

  Yin Shu laughed triumphantly, "Zhi Xin, do you mind me calling you that? What were you going to say just now?" He didn't even wait for Gu Zhi Xin's response before asking again.

  Gu Xixin was interrupted by him, and she completely forgot what she wanted to say. She had been thoroughly defeated by this person, since when did they become so familiar with each other? This guy is too presumptuous!

  I forgot.

  Yin Shu didn't ask further, "Eat a bit more, the food here tastes good."

  One by one, the salad, soup, and main course didn't spark much interest in Gu Xixin, she just filled her stomach mouthful by mouthful. It wasn't until dessert was served that Gu Xixin's eyes lit up when she saw the Black Forest cake placed in front of her.

  It wasn't until Gu Zixin finished eating and lifted her head that she discovered Yin Shuxin staring at her with great interest, the food in front of him barely touched.

  "What are you looking at me for?"

  "Are you very hungry or don't want to talk to me? You're eating with such relish, I'm really hurt." Yin Shu put on a wronged expression, the deliberately made face looked somewhat comical.

  "There's nothing much to talk about with you anyway!" thought Gu Zixin, but she didn't dare say it out loud, and only shrugged her shoulders in silence.

  "After I'm full, I'll send you back." Yin Shu beckoned the waiter to come over and pay the bill. Gu Zhi Xin listened to the waiter's report of the total and thought, this article is quite valuable.

  On her way back, Gu Xixin leaned against the back of the chair to appreciate the fleeting scenery by the street, making it clear that she didn't want to communicate with anyone.

  The car quickly arrived at Gu Xixin's house, Gu Xixin looked out the window and unfastened her seatbelt. "Mr. Yin, thank you for sending me back."

  "You forgot again."

  Gu Xixin rolled her eyes in exasperation, forcing out a sweet smile. "Yin Shuo, today's dinner was delightful, thank you. Goodbye then." She placed her hand on the door handle, ready to open the door and get off.

  At this time, Yin Shu's calm and unhurried voice sounded: "You're so clever, you can't see that I invited you to dinner not for any report, right?"

  "Huh?" Gu Zhi Xin stopped what she was doing and turned around to look at Yin Shuo with a puzzled expression.

  Yin said casually, "I just want to know, if I pursue you, what are the chances of winning."

  Gu Xixin was stunned by this sentence. They had only met three or four times, was he feverish?

  Yin Shu did not speak either, staring at Gu Zhi Xin's face with a serious expression restored, "You don't have to doubt me, I'm very clear-headed now, every word I say is true."

  Gu Xixin also calmed down under his piercing gaze. "Alright, I need a reason. We've only met a few times, and I don't believe in that one-in-a-lifetime love nonsense."

  "Whatever, if I had to give a reason, I think you're quite interesting. Every time we meet, you always respond so smoothly and quickly, and it seems like you're on guard against me, like a little wild beast." Gu Xi's eyebrows furrowed at this, but Yin Shu seemed not to notice, continuing: "I've become interested in you, is that okay?"

  Gu Xixin listened and instead laughed, "That's frank enough. So what do you think your chances of winning are?"

  Yin Shu shrugged, "It doesn't look like there's much of a chance," paused for a moment, gazed at Gu Zixin with interest, and suddenly leaned in close to her, saying slyly, "But I have a premonition, I've got a play."

  Gu Xixin reflexively pushed her body away, showing great discomfort at his sudden approach.

  "Alright, I'll be waiting." After finishing speaking, Gu Zixin pushed open the car door and walked out. Walking a few steps, Yin Shuo's teasing voice sounded from behind: "Zixin, goodnight. Hope you won't be kept awake by me tonight."

  Gu Zi Xin turned her head, smiling at Yin Shuo without saying a word. A "let's see who comes out on top" expression. Yin Shuo still had that annoying smile on his face, waved at her and drove away.

  Gu Xixin kept watching until the car disappeared from view, then retracted the smile on her face and revealed a worried expression.

  12:15 at night. Gu Xixin lay in bed and let out a frustrated sigh. She had no idea how many times she had checked the time tonight, but sleep still refused to come, her mind filled with Yin Shuo's smile that was full of deep meaning.

  She was still seen through by him, Gu Zhi Xiang thought.

  She didn't believe she would have insomnia either, every night Gu Xi Xin would go to bed on time and fall asleep before 11pm. It's been a long time since the last time she stayed up late watching movies until 2am, especially recently when Gu Xi Xin often felt stomach pain, she didn't dare stay up late.

  She gave herself a beauty facial mask today, went to bed on time at 10:30, picked up the book on her bedside table and flipped through it for over ten minutes, feeling sleepy she turned off the light and fell asleep.

  But it's also strange that as soon as the room turned dark, his eyes became exceptionally bright, and Yin Shuo's face and words immediately popped up in his mind.

  Gu Xixin can only confirm one thing now, which is that she doesn't dislike Yin Shuo, but if she says how much she likes him, it's still not enough. Maybe even she herself doesn't know why, every time she sees him, she always has a conditioned reflex to arm herself up, her brain racing at high speed, ready to respond to his words at any moment.

  Gu Xixin had a feeling that Yin Shu was different from others, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was. No one had ever been able to strike a chord in Gu Xixin's sensitive and fragile nerves like Yin Shu did, making all the hairs on her body stand on end as she tensed up in defense. Gu Xixin never overreacted around others, even those she didn't like, but this time was an exception.

  Can't think of a reason, then don't think about it. Anyway, when the soldiers come, we'll block them; when the water comes, we'll cover it with earth. Just parry as you see fit.

  The taste of insomnia is really unbearable. Gu Zixin thought.

  Digression

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