Chapter 28: Confrontation

  Yin Shu held Gu Zhi Xin for a while before letting go, still seemingly worried as he checked her back and forth for half the day to make sure she wasn't hurt at all. Only after that did he pull Gu Zhi Xin, whose tears hadn't dried yet, into his arms again.

  Yin Shu hugged Gu Zhi Xin and stroked her hair, after a while, he said, "Shall we go home?"

  Gu Xixin nodded silently.

  Breaking free from Yin Shu's embrace, Gu Zixin saw the coat draped over her body and suddenly remembered Kang Yue. After searching around for half a day, she found Kang Yue busily rushing about not far away, unaware of what had happened here.

  Gu Zi Xin turned around and said to Yin Shu, "Wait for me a moment, this coat belongs to my friend, I'll return it to him and say hello." Then she turned around and ran towards Kang Yue.

  Yin Shu stood still, watching from afar as Gu Zhi Xin tied the windbreaker around her waist and ran to the man on the other side, who he had met once before, saying something to him.

  Actually, the distance between them was not that far, but due to their surroundings, Yin Shuo could only see the expressions on their faces and couldn't hear any sound.

  Yin Shu saw Gu Zhi Xin say something and turn her head to point in his direction, the man also followed her gaze and looked over, their eyes met for a moment, as if there was some subtle electric current colliding in the air, and then disappeared without a trace. After a while, Yin Shu nodded slightly in their direction, his expression serious and solemn.

  Perhaps in his heart, Yin also had to admit that at that moment, his feelings were complicated. He was very regretful and even jealous that the person who was by Gu Xi's side at such a dangerous moment was not him.

  After this incident, Gu Zhi Xin was once again pushed to the forefront of discussion topics in the newspaper office. Many colleagues envied Gu Zhi Xin for having such a good opportunity, effortlessly obtaining valuable news material at the first time of the sudden event. Moreover, while doing her own job well, she could also lend a helping hand to those in need like an ordinary person without considering gains or losses.

  Gu Zixin's handling was appropriate, not only did the newspaper's leaders at all levels praise her, but even when the city held a special seminar to summarize this sudden event, she was specifically mentioned.

  Gu Xixin didn't have much feeling, doing what she had to do, still busy every day, taking out some time each day to date with Yin Shuo, eating and watching movies together, the two people's feelings becoming more and more inseparable.

  Gu Xixin often thought that this state might be called happiness.

  During this period, Yin Shu's company business also got on track. The Lanting Pavilion project was finally put on the table, not only receiving praise from the municipal party committee and government, but also gaining good reviews from citizens. His career developed in a more favorable direction. Under such circumstances, Yin Shu naturally became busier and busier.

  Even if he was busy, Yin Shu would still make time to call Gu Zhi Xin during work breaks to ask how she was doing and give her some simple reminders. A few words that made people feel sweet and loving.

  Yin Shu did not like sending text messages. When he really had to, the ones he sent to Gu Zhi Xin were simple and only a few words.

  Just like now... Gu Xixin looked at the text message in her hand: Get off work and wait for me at the newspaper office, I'll come pick you up. Missing you. This text message was sent by him an hour ago, Gu Xixin kept opening it every now and then, with a very happy expression.

  "Did you win the lottery? Staring at your phone all afternoon?" Shen Zihuan sneered at her with disdain.

  "What a lovely afternoon..." Gu Zixin didn't notice Shen Zihans words and immediately retorted.

  "How about it, do you admit that you're foolishly happy now?" Shen Zihuan covered her mouth and smiled secretly. After laughing enough, she said in a low voice: "Hey, let's talk about serious matters, I heard that your performance this time is very satisfactory to the higher-ups, I reckon something good will happen to you!"

  Gu Xixin looked at her, just about to say something, when the internal phone on the table rang. She picked it up and heard Director Li's voice coming from inside: "Xixin, I'm with the editor-in-chief, come over for a minute."

  Gu Zi-xin hung up the phone, stood up, and mouthed to Shen Zihuan "Editor-in-chief is looking for me", then walked forward. Shen Zihuan made a victory gesture secretly towards her, and ran back to busy herself with her own matters.

  Gu Xixin walked into the editor-in-chief's office, where Director Li was chatting with Qiao Xu'an about something. They both seemed to be in a good mood. Seeing her walk in, Qiao Xu'an smiled and said: "Come on, Xixin, sit down quickly." Then he looked at Director Li and said: "You say?"

  Director Li said: "You tell me!"

  Gu Xixin looked at them with a puzzled expression. Qiao Xu'an smiled and asked, "How long has it been since you last took a break?"

  "Last year and this year's annual leave I haven't taken yet."

  "Next week in Shanghai, there is a professional training for journalists, the lecturers are all professors from media universities and some senior reporters with outstanding performance on the front line, this opportunity is hard to come by!"

  Gu Zixin's eyes widened with excitement: "Chief Editor, are you preparing it for me?"

  "Silly girl, why would I call you over if I wasn't going to give it to you?"

  "Great! Thanks to the editor, thanks to Director Li!" Gu Zixin was overjoyed.

  "Don't be in a hurry to thank me, this is the newspaper's reward for your proper handling of this incident, it's an honor given to you! Our entire city only has a few quotas! Cherish the opportunity!"

  Gu Zi Xin nodded hastily and repeatedly.

  Qiao Xuanan continued: "The training starts next Monday, you can go ahead of time in the next two days, and the newspaper will approve your paid leave for these few days, take a good rest!"

  "Thank you so much, editor!" Gu Xixin asked excitedly and carefully: "Um, editor, can I confirm that the travel expenses will be reimbursed to me?"

  "Need you ask! This girl, you're more clever than anyone!"

  At dinner time, Gu Xixin's face was always adorned with a bright smile, and Yin Shu couldn't help but be mesmerized by it.

  "What's so exciting?"

  "The newspaper gave me a rare training opportunity, in Shanghai, I can set off tomorrow."

  Yin Shu heard and also had a surprised expression on his face: "How long will it take?"

  "The training starts next week and will last for a week, so it's at least ten or more days back and forth!"

  "Oh." Yin Shu finished speaking and lowered his head to eat, saying nothing more.

  "What's wrong? Not happy?" Gu Zi Xin wondered.

  "What a great opportunity, I'm happy for you, of course. It's just... " Yin Shu sighed, "Since we've been together, we've never been apart for so long, and I'm afraid I'll miss you too much."

  Gu Zhixin also felt a little moved and looked at Yin Shu with even more tenderness.

  Yin Shu reached across the table and grasped Gu Zhi Xin's hand, "Zhi Xin, there have been too many things going on at the company lately, otherwise I really wanted to accompany you."

  Gu Xixin heard Yin Shuo say that, and actually felt a little regretful, but was still very happy. "I know, this time I'm going for training, not vacation, no need to accompany me."

  Although he said so, Yin Shuo's expression still looked somewhat regretful.