My Multiple Identities Revealed After Marrying the Bigshot
Chapter 283: Even If He Stands in the Corner with Utmost Modesty

Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Even If He Stands in the Corner with Utmost Modesty

After chatting with them, Lu Youxi sent another text message to Zhou Shuyan.

Lu Youxi: "We’ve passed Chengzhou’s support plan, and I promised Ji Deyi and Pei Jingyuan to treat them to dinner tonight as a celebration."

Once Zhou Shuyan saw this message, he realized there was no time for their date.

Previously, Zhou Shuyan would see Lu Youxi once a week, and he always found various reasons and ways to see her.

Now that he finally had a legitimate reason to date Lu Youxi, Zhou Shuyan wished he could meet with Lu Youxi every day.

Therefore, he arranged his daily work schedule to be very tight. Unless there was socializing that he couldn’t avoid, he made sure to finish work on time every day to meet Lu Youxi.

Rarely did he have a day with fewer things to do, but now Lu Youxi was busy on her end.

Zhou Shuyan thought about it and replied: "Congratulations. With such good news, not only do you want to celebrate for Ji Deyi and Pei Jingyuan, but I also want to celebrate for you."

Zhou Shuyan: "How about, I treat you all tonight? This is excellent news for you as well, and you should be celebrated too."

Lu Youxi was a bit worried about Zhou Shuyan’s finances, wondering if his salary was enough for such expenses.

Lu Youxi was still thinking about how to reply.

Then Zhou Shuyan sent another message: "It’s settled then, I’ll book a restaurant."

If it were only Lu Youxi herself, she would definitely have asked Zhou Shuyan not to book a restaurant that was too expensive.

But with Ji Deyi and Pei Jingyuan there, both of whom had worked very hard on the Little Pink Book design project, they couldn’t just casually dismiss them.

Lu Youxi had no choice but to agree.

Zhou Shuyan called Yu Zeqin over.

"CEO." Yu Zeqin approached Zhou Shuyan’s desk.

Thinking that Yu Zeqin earned quite a lot and wouldn’t be helpful for common matters, Zhou Shuyan asked, "If our company’s ordinary employees have something to celebrate, where do they usually go for dinner?"

As expected, Zhou Shuyan was right; Yu Zeqin was stumped by the question.

Ordinary employees didn’t usually invite him to their celebrations.

"I will ask around and come back to tell you," Yu Zeqin said.

That’s exactly what Zhou Shuyan meant, so he dismissed Yu Zeqin, "Go ahead."

Yu Zeqin paused at the door and said to Zhou Shuyan, "You haven’t been honest with Miss Lu yet?"

Otherwise, why would he specifically inquire about where ordinary employees would go?

Zhou Shuyan choked for a moment, then said, "I’m looking for the right opportunity."

Understanding this, Yu Zeqin realized Zhou Shuyan hadn’t mustered the courage to come clean.

After Yu Zeqin went out, he came back after a while.

He provided Zhou Shuyan with a list, "I’ve asked around. For project success celebrations or department team-building, the staff from various departments usually choose between these restaurants."

Zhou Shuyan looked at the list Yu Zeqin had drafted.

It featured three restaurants in a row.

The restaurants in the two columns behind were also annotated with reservation phone numbers, netizen reputation scores, and main specialties.

"The first column consists of restaurants commonly frequented by company employees. The second and third columns list similar restaurants that also have good reputations, but they’re seldom visited by our colleagues due to the longer distance from our company," Yu Zeqin explained.

"The restaurants frequented by our colleagues are not very convenient, in case you and the lady dine there and are spotted by colleagues, which could expose your identity." Yu Zeqin was very thoughtful, "That’s why I’ve also selected similar-grade restaurants with a taste similar to those, for your consideration."

Zhou Shuyan nodded, pleased, "Well done, you can go back to your tasks."

"Yes." Yu Zeqin responded and the omnipotent assistant left again.

Zhou Shuyan carefully reviewed Yu Zeqin’s list and selected a Beijing cuisine restaurant.

He didn’t know where Ji Deyi and Pei Jingyuan were from.

Listening to their accents, they didn’t seem to be locals from the Imperial Capital.

If they were locals, then Beijing cuisine would surely suit their tastes.

If not, it was also a specialty, a chance for them to try something new.

After Zhou Shuyan booked a private room over the phone, he sent the address to Lu Youxi.

"I’ll pick you up this afternoon. If Pei Jingyuan and Ji Deyi are going by themselves, they can just say they’re with Mr. Zhou’s reservation," Zhou Shuyan told Lu Youxi.

"Okay." Lu Youxi then informed Pei Jingyuan and Ji Deyi.

Ji Deyi was still in school, but his classes ended early in the afternoon, and after they were over, he went to the internet café.

It seemed he was planning to go with Pei Jingyuan.

Lu Youxi also wondered how Zhou Shuyan had timed everything so perfectly.

Just as Lu Youxi’s class ended and she was thinking about whether to text Zhou Shuyan, she received a call from him.

"I was just about to text you," Lu Youxi said on the phone, "I just finished class."

"I’m at the school gate," came Zhou Shuyan’s voice from the phone, its tone carrying a light smile. Fearing that Lu Youxi would rush to the gate in a hurry, Zhou Shuyan added, "I’ve just arrived; there’s no need to hurry. I’ve booked the restaurant for 7 pm, so we still have plenty of time."

"Okay." This time, though Lu Youxi didn’t run, her walking pace was noticeably quicker than usual.

As the days approached the Winter Solstice, it grew dark earlier and earlier.

Now the street lights on campus were already lit.

Despite the darkness, the campus remained busy, thanks to the throngs of students.

Wrapped in a thick down coat, Lu Youxi’s breath floated out as white mist and dissipated in the air.

Along the way, some students were returning to their dorms with take-out from nearby snack shops.

As she passed by, the rich aromas stirred her appetite.

Upon reaching the school gate, Lu Youxi saw Zhou Shuyan standing out distinctly at a spot just outside.

Every time that man waited for her at the school gate, he seemed to choose a very conspicuous spot, where she could spot him at a glance.

But perhaps Zhou Shuyan didn’t realize that wherever he stood, he was an exceptionally conspicuous presence.

Even when standing low-key in a corner, one could still spot him easily.

Now he stood there amid the hustle and bustle, as if an invisible wall had formed around him in the middle of the noisy market, standing serene and alone.

The sight made one’s heart unknowingly calm down.

Before she reached the gate, just the sight of Zhou Shuyan had quieted Lu Youxi, yet inexplicably quickened her heartbeat.

Zhou Shuyan saw her, his lips curving into a warm, winter’s smile.

Unconsciously, Lu Youxi smiled back, quickening her steps to exit the school and approach him.

Before she had even stopped walking, her hand was already grasped by Zhou Shuyan.

Her hand felt so soft that it seemed boneless, prompting Zhou Shuyan to squeeze it a few times, "Let’s go."

Zhou Shuyan had called for a taxi, which was now waiting by the road.

With the crowds bustling about, Lu Youxi thought taking the taxi would indeed be quicker.