"This apartment is owned by a relative of yours, isn't it?" Su Ying suddenly asked after finishing half a bowl of noodles.
Fu Zheng, caught off guard, blurted out, "Yes, it's my second uncle's..."
He immediately regretted it.
When he first joined the company, his resume stated he had no connections. Owning property in such a prime location, and not just one, meant he couldn't be an ordinary person.
Su Ying looked at him with a half-smile.
See, he'd just revealed the truth.
"Don't be scared, I don't bite," Su Ying teased with a smile. "I'm just curious. Given your family's circumstances, you shouldn't have ended up working as an assistant in my studio, should you?"
Wouldn't it be better to be a second-generation heir? To be bossed around by her all day, with not enough time even to sleep, why bother with this?
Fu Zheng habitually scratched his head. "I just want to prove that I can support myself without relying on my family..."
Su Ying tutted, indicating understanding.
He's an ambitious young man!
However, is making him her assistant and part-time driver too much of a waste of his talents?
Su Ying seriously reflected.
"Do you really like this job?" Su Ying asked, propping her head on her hand. "I want the truth!"
"I do," Fu Zheng answered earnestly. "I feel very fulfilled, and in the two years I've been by Director Su's side, I've learned a lot."
Su Ying rubbed her temples, feeling that this young man must be looking at her through rose-tinted glasses. "I'm not as good as you think. I can be quite demanding when I work!"
"No matter what job you do, it won't be easy. To gain something, you have to put in double the effort."
"Having this kind of awareness at such a young age is commendable!" Su Ying cast him an approving glance.
Being affirmed by Su Ying made Fu Zheng very happy.
"It's getting late, I should be heading back. Thank you for your hospitality tonight." Su Ying, being a smart person, couldn't help but notice the unusual emotion in his eyes.
She calmly collected herself and got up to leave.
Fu Zheng stood up as well. "It's so late, let me drive you back."
"No need to trouble yourself, I can get a taxi downstairs," Su Ying said, refusing him outright, not wanting to give him false hope.
Unfortunately, she had underestimated Fu Zheng's resolve.
"It's a holiday today, it might be hard to get a taxi," Fu Zheng reminded her.
"A holiday?" Su Ying paused for a moment, finally remembering what day it was. On this day every year, the streets were crowded, let alone getting a taxi, even walking was a struggle.
Moreover, this neighborhood was close to a commercial street, making the crowds even more dense. Even if there were cars, it would be difficult to get one. Taxi apps might allow booking, but it would likely take over half an hour.
As Su Ying hesitated, Fu Zheng had already grabbed his car keys and changed his shoes.
Fortunately, she wasn't one to overthink things, and she followed him downstairs.
Once they entered the elevator, Fu Zheng pressed the button for the underground parking lot. As the elevator slowly descended, Su Ying felt a sudden wave of dizziness. She reached out to steady herself against the railing, but Fu Zheng was already there, supporting her.
"Director Su, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, perhaps I've been sitting too long, my circulation is a bit poor," Su Ying rubbed her temples, trying to adjust. She hadn't experienced this in a long time and didn't expect it to flare up now.
Fu Zheng helped her stand steady but didn't immediately let go. "Are you still dizzy? If you feel dizzy, you can lean on me."
"I don't mean to take advantage of you..." After saying that, he immediately explained, fearing Su Ying would misunderstand.
Seeing him so cautious, Su Ying couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He's so innocently adorable!
Hmm, she hadn't encountered such a pure-hearted young man in ages!
Fu Zheng's ears turned red and his cheeks felt hot from her laughter, but he didn't know how to respond.
Just then, the elevator smoothly stopped at the first basement level with a clear chime.
Su Ying adjusted her hair and walked out first.
Fu Zheng took a deep breath and silently followed her.
"Which one is your car?" Su Ying looked around the garage filled with luxury cars, scrutinizing them.
Fu Zheng took out his car key and pressed it, and the headlights of a black Mercedes instantly illuminated.
Oh wow, it was an SUV.
This greatly exceeded Su Ying's expectations.
She had thought that a young man like Fu Zheng would prefer a sports car.
Fu Zheng walked up and personally opened the passenger door for her.
Su Ying glanced at him and didn't refuse, leaning on his hand as she got in.
Seeing her cooperation, Fu Zheng felt a slight sense of relief.
If she only saw him as a subordinate, she would have chosen the back seat. Opening the passenger door was actually a test. He thought she must at least know his feelings, so why not let him indulge himself a little.
If she refused, he would continue to lie low and wait for another opportunity.
But Su Ying didn't refuse.
In the eyes of girls, the passenger seat was reserved for a girlfriend or wife.
No girl had ever sat in his passenger seat before. Su Ying taking the passenger seat meant she didn't just see him as a subordinate.
This realization made Fu Zheng secretly happy for a long time.
Actually, Su Ying hadn't thought that deeply.
She just felt that the front seat offered a better view and was more comfortable.
The car slowly drove out of the garage and onto the road, and indeed, traffic was gridlocked. People were constantly crossing the crosswalk, and the traffic lights had long lost their meaning. Fu Zheng moved the car slowly, careful not to scrape anything. The short stretch of road, only a few dozen meters, took a full ten minutes.
Su Ying didn't seem particularly anxious. She even propped her head on her hand, admiring the scenery outside.
Because of the holiday, the entrances of the shopping malls were decorated with giant Christmas tree displays, adorned with colorful lights and various ornaments, a golden expanse that exuded a festive atmosphere.
Many pedestrians on the street wore red Santa hats, chatting and laughing, creating a warm ambiance.
Su Ying had been so busy with work all these years that she rarely had such leisurely moments.
"Do you want to go for a walk?" Fu Zheng asked bravely, seeing the sparkle in her eyes.
Su Ying shook her head. "No, I don't want to go to crowded places, it's too packed."
Fu Zheng was disappointed but didn't insist.
While waiting for pedestrians to pass, a person dressed as Santa Claus carrying a large basket of flowers walked past their car. "Sir, would you like to buy a bouquet for your girlfriend?"
Fu Zheng secretly glanced at Su Ying. Seeing that she was looking in another direction, he paid almost without thinking.
He selected a bouquet he thought was the most beautiful from the pile and discreetly placed it on the armrest.
After doing so, he acted as if nothing had happened and continued driving, but his heart began to beat faster, as if it were about to leap out of his chest.
Su Ying looked at her reflection in the car window and curved her lips playfully.
Did this silly boy think she was deaf and blind?
It was like covering one's ears while stealing a bell, utterly transparent!
But why was she suddenly feeling a stir in her heart?