Boss, Please Go Easy On Me (GL) - Chapter 19
“President An, guess what it is?” Yan Xiaomi grinned mysteriously, looking like a big child.
An Yao reached out her hand, indicating for her to lower her head. Yan Xiaomi hesitated a little, not knowing what An Yao meant, but she still complied, trying to lean her head toward her.
An Yao lightly tapped her head and smiled. “My brain waves are a bit erratic, I didn’t sense anything.”
Yan Xiaomi touched her head. An Yao didn’t tap hard, and it felt quite comfortable. Seeing An Yao was in a good mood, she didn’t keep her guessing. “Actually, I just ordered a soup pot, hehe.”
An Yao was amused by her silly grin. When this person smiled, it made people feel quite happy; she was adorably clumsy. An Yao felt quite relaxed in front of her, and her mood would greatly improve.
“Is the soup pot here very special?”
“It’s not exactly special, but the taste is really good. I thought eating soup pot could also replenish some nutrients. It’s quite suitable for you these days, President An. It’s not hot here; the natural breeze is nice.”
Yan Xiaomi spoke seriously. No wonder she hadn’t given up on coming here even though she saw An Yao look so disdainful when they first walked into the snack street. She was quite thoughtful.
An Yao was at a loss for words for a moment. She felt that the person in front of her might be silly, but her care was sincere and direct, without any ambiguity. She wasn’t a fragile woman. When someone cared for her, she would either pretend to be strong or politely refuse. Yan Xiaomi, however, broke through her defense so clumsily, without any warning, just like that.
“What are you thinking about, President An?”
Yan Xiaomi saw her not speaking, as if she was spacing out. Was she still thinking about her aunt? Her aunt’s situation was indeed frustrating. If it were her, she would definitely cry melodramatically until the sky was dark and pull Tong Xi to get drunk before feeling relieved.
“I’m just wondering what’s inside your brain?”
An Yao said this with a smile, gazing out the window. From here, Minglan River was still beautiful, its faint blue light glowing brightly in the dark night.
“Besides useless tofu dregs inside my brain,” Yan Xiaomi thought for a moment and said seriously, “there’s also what to eat every morning, what to eat at noon, and what to eat at night.”
An Yao was so amused that she couldn’t stop laughing. “You, does your mind contain anything besides food?”
“Yes,” Yan Xiaomi saw An Yao laughing so happily and was delighted herself. “There’s also what President An will eat this noon, what to eat tonight, and also…”
An Yao suddenly stopped smiling and stared at Yan Xiaomi for a while. Yan Xiaomi was speaking enthusiastically but felt uneasy under her gaze. She quickly stopped talking, blinked, and awkwardly scratched her head. Did I say something wrong again?
“And what else?” An Yao couldn’t help but smile at her innocent look again.
Just then, the waiter brought the soup pot to the table. Yan Xiaomi quickly scooped a bowl of black chicken soup for An Yao. “And Happy Birthday ∼”
Yan Xiaomi smiled and handed the bowl to An Yao. “Try it and see if it suits your taste.”
An Yao took a small sip, nodded in appreciation. “It’s indeed good.”
The two ate intermittently for a while. Yan Xiaomi suddenly put down her chopsticks. “President An, I’m going to the restroom.”
“Mhm.” An Yao’s mouth curved slightly at her frantic appearance. As soon as Yan Xiaomi left, An Yao felt a bit lonely compared to the lively scene next door. She simply put down her chopsticks and stared blankly at the outside view.
“Oh no, why did the power go out?” the woman next door suddenly cried out in panic.
“You must be a first-timer here,” the man’s voice was amused. The girl pouted playfully, and the area became boisterous again.
The sudden darkness made An Yao a little uncomfortable, but soon the small lights around them lit up. They flickered along the window frames a few times and then stayed on. The lights in the private booth were no longer so bright but became dim and warm, creating a very atmospheric ambiance.
“Did the owner change the style today?”
“We’re not used to this minimalist style.” The boy next door laughed again. The owner responded from a distance, “Today is suitable for minimalist.”
“You ∼ you ∼ …”
The music that suddenly played in the restaurant surprised An Yao. Is someone else celebrating their birthday here today? The surroundings suddenly quieted down a lot. An Yao stood up, wanting to see where Yan Xiaomi had gone, but as soon as she stood in the hallway, she froze.
At the end of the hallway, Yan Xiaomi walked over, holding a cake. The soft candlelight flickered unsteadily from the light breeze blowing in, and it was obvious she was very nervous, afraid the candles would be blown out.
“So romantic ∼∼∼” the girl at the couple’s table exclaimed as Yan Xiaomi passed by.
“Next time, I’ll give you something even more romantic.”
The boy hugged the girl and coaxed her indulgently.
The happy birthday song was still playing slowly, merging with the soft lighting around them, making people feel inexplicably romantic at this moment.
An Yao stood there, feeling like all the bl00d in her body was flowing towards her heart. A warm sensation spread through her limbs, stimulating her usually calm heart to beat continuously. This feeling was both familiar and strange. An Yao couldn’t recall what kind of feeling it was for a moment. Watching Yan Xiaomi walk over cautiously, she was actually a little nervous at this moment.
Yan Xiaomi kept staring at the cake, afraid she would accidentally drop it. She looked up and saw An Yao standing there, and she was anxious to walk over quickly, but the few meters felt like a long journey.
Someone, playing a prank, suddenly turned on a fan. A strong gust of wind blew, instantly extinguishing the candles. Yan Xiaomi was so nervous her heart almost jumped out. Then, she stepped on something unknown under her feet, slipped, and watched helplessly as the cake flew out of her hands.
“Ah ∼ooh∼”
Yan Xiaomi, to everyone’s surprise, fell squarely onto the cake, her face thoroughly mashing it.
After three seconds of stunned silence from the whole room, “Hahahahahahahaha hahahahaha.”
The romantic atmosphere was instantly shattered by a burst of uncontrollable, frantic laughter. People in the restaurant were laughing hysterically. An Yao was both amused and exasperated. How can this person be so clumsy?
She squatted down and helped her up. Yan Xiaomi’s face was completely covered in cream. She couldn’t open her eyes, and a candle was still in her mouth. She mumbled incoherently, “President An, I didn’t mean to. I’m too clumsy…”
Yan Xiaomi felt like crying. It was humiliating enough to make such a fool of herself in front of so many people, but that wasn’t the main thing. She had messed up a perfectly good cake like this. She had wanted to make it a romantic birthday, but it turned into a blunder.
“President An, I’m sorry, the cake is ruined.” Yan Xiaomi was very distressed. Unable to open her eyes, she could only feel An Yao’s hand that was supporting her let go. Is she angry? Yan Xiaomi raised her hand to wipe the cream from her eyes. Suddenly, one hand held her head while the other gently wiped the cream from around her eyes.
Yan Xiaomi could finally open her eyes. Her eyelashes were white, and her face, covered in white cream, revealed only her brown eyes. She blinked twice, looking even more innocently clumsy.
An Yao reached out and traced her finger across her face. To Yan Xiaomi’s shock, she licked the cream off her finger and smiled, commenting, “It tastes good.”
Whether it was because the lighting was very suggestive or An Yao’s action was very suggestive, Yan Xiaomi’s heart suddenly started racing for no reason. If it weren’t for the face full of cream, An Yao would surely have noticed her blush.
“Go wash up quickly,” An Yao said, looking at her dazed expression.
Yan Xiaomi hurried into the restroom and washed her face for a good while before looking at herself in the mirror. Her face was indeed very red. She didn’t know if it was from scrubbing or not.
An Yao had actually wiped the cream from her face and eaten it. That elegant, suggestive action and the slight smile…
Yan Xiaomi shook her head. What am I thinking? President An was always beautiful; she wasn’t just beautiful in that moment. Why was her face red and her heart racing?
On the way home, Yan Xiaomi was constantly spacing out. An Yao gently rubbed her hair. “What are you daydreaming about now?”
Whenever Yan Xiaomi was preoccupied, she would stare down at the road without lifting her head. When An Yao rubbed her hair, Yan Xiaomi reacted quite strongly, suddenly looking up at An Yao and giving a foolish smile. “No, nothing.”
“President An, were you happy on your birthday today?” Yan Xiaomi asked An Yao.
“Very happy,” An Yao smiled. “Thank you, Yan Xiaomi.”
“You’re welcome, you’re welcome. If President An is happy, I’m happy too.”
Yan Xiaomi suddenly remembered that An Yao had paid, and quickly said, “President An, when we get back, I’ll transfer the money to your Alipay. It’s your birthday today; I said I was treating.”
“I have to eat too, don’t I? Since you’re eating with me, of course, I’m paying.”
“That’s different. I said I was treating. If you pay, President An, I’ll lose face,” Yan Xiaomi whispered, a little embarrassed.
An Yao smiled and waved her hand. “Fine, if you’re treating, then you’re treating.”
An Yao dropped Yan Xiaomi off downstairs. Yan Xiaomi got out of the car and waved goodbye. “President An, drive safe on your way. Goodnight.”
An Yao nodded. “Go on up.”
Yan Xiaomi walked a few steps, then turned back to see An Yao still parked there, and smiled and waved again. “Goodnight.”
An Yao smiled. “Goodnight.”
Seeing An Yao turn and leave, Yan Xiaomi quickly went into the elevator, rushed upstairs, and ran into her room to shower and wash her face. This weather is unreasonably hot! Why is my face so hot?
Am I getting a fever again?
Yan Xiaomi suspiciously took out a thermometer and checked her temperature. Nothing abnormal. What is wrong with me?