Chapter 690 - Long Time No See

Long Time No See

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

It seemed to have been a long time since Ruan Ying brought Shen Xi out to play with Murong Qiao and the others.

Then, Shen Xi returned to the days when she often stayed at home, drank Chinese medicine, exercised, and did checkups. It was comparable to the life of an old person.

However, it was inevitable that some people wouldn’t be used to her absence for so long.

For example, Xiao Gu, who was at the front desk of Yan Xiu’s studio.

She had no interest in working every day, so after she found interest in chatting with Shen Xi every day, she wanted to share her fun with her at all times.

“…It’s been almost a month.” Xiao Gu swiped the calendar on her phone and pouted, unable to help but complain.

From time to time, she would look at the door. Almost every time there was the sound of someone entering, she would look over expectantly. Then, right on the heels of seeing that it was not the face she was looking forward to, she couldn’t help but feel discouraged.

She had been holding it in for the past month and had no one to talk to every day. She could only face the cold boss…

Speaking of the boss, Xiao Gu glanced at Yan Xiu, who was looking at his designs behind. She hesitated and realized that the other party seemed to have come out more frequently recently than before.

There were only the two of them in the shop. It was difficult for Xiao Gu not to notice this.

“Why are you looking at me?” Yan Xiu’s expression didn’t change as he continued flipping through the design works.

Yan Xiu’s att.i.tude towards Xiao Gu was relatively ordinary.

Xiao Gu hurriedly perked up and shook her head. “No, no.”

How could she dare to say that she was thinking about Shen Xi while looking at her boss?

As a bystander, Xiao Gu could see Shen Xi’s thoughts towards Yan Xiu very clearly.

“Put these clothes in the warehouse later. Leave the empty racks for the new products,” Yan Xiu instructed.

After saying that, he turned around and looked in the direction of his studio. However, after taking a few steps, he stopped in his tracks and turned in a new direction at the last minute, walking towards the bathroom in the shop.

Xiao Gu raised her eyebrows and didn’t say anything. However, she had a plan in her heart.

However, the thoughts in her heart could only be vaguely brewed. From Yan Xiu’s perpetually cold and expressionless face, Xiao Gu didn’t seem to be able to find any information she wanted.

In the past, Yan Xiu was always in the studio. He might stay for an entire day. He even needed Xiao Gu to take the initiative to remind him when to get off work.

But in the few days that Shen Xi was not here…

Xiao Gu’s thoughts raced when she suddenly heard a soft sound at the door.

She instinctively looked up, but when she saw that it was not Shen Xi, even though she had long known that this would be the outcome, she couldn’t hide the disappointment in her heart.

The takeaway she had ordered had arrived.

She ran to the door and took the food from the delivery man’s hand. Then, she couldn’t help but sigh heavily.

However, Xiao Gu, who was immersed in her melancholy, didn’t seem to notice that the door to the studio was slightly open.

In fact, it was not only Xiao Gu who was waiting for someone. When Yan Xiu was in the studio, he would occasionally look out as well.

The period when Shen Xi came to the design room previously was not ineffective.

It was said that a person could form a habit in seven days and develop it in 21 days.

Shen Xi’s existence was the same in Yan Xiu’s studio. Even though she had been absent for the past few days, when Yan Xiu occasionally sat down to design, he would suddenly feel the commotion outside.

However, the noise was not familiar. It was only made by the customers who came to the shop.

Seeing Xiao Gu bring the takeaway back, Yan Xiu closed the door very calmly and turned around to go back to work on his design drafts.

In the past, inspiration surged out like spring water, but at this moment, it didn’t take care of Yan Xiu.

He sat back at his work table and stared at the design draft in his hand. Suddenly, he felt that nothing seemed right. For a moment, he frowned in frustration, not understanding what was wrong with him.

He tried to focus on the work in front of him, but his mind was filled with all kinds of thoughts at this moment. It just wouldn’t listen to him.

It had been 26 days since Shen Xi last came.

Unlike Xiao Gu’s vague concept, once Yan Xiu thought of it, he could list the exact time.

He didn’t understand how he remembered such a thing, but when he thought of it, he couldn’t help but p.r.i.c.k up his ears to listen to the commotion outside.

It was not that Yan Xiu didn’t know why Shen Xi came to the studio. Countless people had already visited this place previously with an ulterior motive, making Yan Xiu understand this principle.

Perhaps the other party was no different from those young ladies.

Thinking that Shen Xi’s enthusiasm might have only lasted a few more days than the others, Yan Xiu vaguely came to a conclusion in his heart, but what followed the conclusion was a sense of loss that puzzled him.

The weather was clearly still warm, and the air conditioner was not very cold, but Yan Xiu felt as if a part of his heart was empty. It was as if the wind was blowing, making him feel uncomfortable.

—until the soft doorbell rang.

After a long time, Shen Xi finally obtained another chance to go out from her mother, Su Rong, so she couldn’t wait to rush to the design studio.

It was rare for her to lose her usual calm appearance. When she pushed open the design studio door, her footsteps were filled with an indescribable urgency.

She wanted to see him.

As Shen Xi thought about it, she pushed open the door and glanced around. As expected, she didn’t see Yan Xiu.

Xiao Gu was buried in the front desk. This time, she was numb. She didn’t look up when she heard the doorbell and only welcomed the guest mechanically.

“The display area is on the left, and the rest area is on the right. Guests, please feel free to look around.” Xiao Gu’s tone was calm.

Shen Xi walked over. “It’s me.”

This familiar voice sounded, and when it entered Xiao Gu’s ears, it made her react for two seconds. Then, she finally raised her head and looked at Shen Xi, who was standing in front of the counter.

“Young Miss Shen—” Xiao Gu’s sleepy appearance immediately disappeared.

When she saw Shen Xi arrive, she perked up and skillfully poured a cup of tea for her. Then, she brought her to the place where the two of them often chatted.

Xiao Gu was overjoyed. “I haven’t seen you in a long time!”

“It’s because of my health. I’ve been staying at home recently.” Shen Xi had always been unwilling to mention this matter.

She only said a few words before her gaze moved to Yan Xiu’s studio.

However, in the next moment, Shen Xi’s gaze met a pair of eyes in the crack of the door, making her unable to help but be stunned.

“Young Miss Shen Xi?” Xiao Gu called her.

Shen Xi replied instinctively, but when she came back to her senses, she realized that the door of the studio was tightly closed, as if the scene just now was just her imagination.

Could it be that she had really missed him too much recently and was hallucinating?

It was rare for Shen Xi to suspect herself.

“I’m saying that I feel that Boss hasn’t been in a good mood recently. He doesn’t talk much to begin with, and it’s even worse these few days—”

Xiao Gu knew why Shen Xi was here, so he told her, “You’re most likely here today for…”

“Xiao Gu, help me get a piece of cloth. Number 4.7.”

Before she could finish speaking to Shen Xi, Yan Xiu, who had suddenly appeared at the entrance of the studio, spoke.

Xiao Gu hurriedly stood up. “I’ll be right there!”

Since the boss had spoken, she naturally had to do it immediately.

“Yan… Yan Xiu, long time no see.” When Shen Xi saw him, she stood up involuntarily and clasped her hands nervously.

Yan Xiu nodded. This time, he said a few more words.

“Long time no see..”