CHAPTER 1281: CHAPTER 481: HE IN 2016_2

He is very careful to preserve these precious system items.

Immediately, his gaze fell on the bottom layer.

He took out an exquisite photo frame, inside which was a photograph.

This was what he found in the safe the first time he came to this house.

At that time, Tang Song didn’t have complete memories of 2016 and had no impression of this photo.

Now, comparing it in his memory, he easily judged that it was June 10, 2016, the day after the college entrance exam, when he first saw Secretary Jin.

She was sitting in the corner by the window of a café, wearing a white silk shirt, a black skirt, her hair in a ponytail, holding a copy of "The Interpretation of Dreams."

Seeing the image in the photo, the expression on Tang Song’s face became gentle and relaxed.

In his impression, he hadn’t been taking photos with a camera or phone at that time.

It seems this was the system’s doing, which recorded a classic moment between the two of them.

He stared at the photo for a while, his eyes flickered.

Suddenly, he got up and walked outside.

He sat down opposite Liu Jiayi, who was still sitting there calmly, "Would you like something to drink?"

Saying this, Tang Song casually placed the photo frame on the coffee table.

"No, thank you." Liu Jiayi’s eyes glanced over the photo frame, her pupils trembled slightly, revealing a hint of uncontrollable emotion on her face.

Tang Song’s eyes flickered, and he began talking with Liu Jiayi about her hometown in Liao Province and their destination, Wu Mountain.

Noticing her frequent glances at the photo, Tang Song finally got the answer he wanted.

He had suspected it earlier but had not confirmed it.

It now seemed very likely that Liu Jiayi was also someone around Secretary Jin, and she must have seen him.

They talked for a while.

Liu Jiayi suddenly stood up, her voice low and gentle, "President Tang, I’ll help you tidy up the room."

Tang Song raised an eyebrow, paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, thank you for your hard work."

"It’s my duty."

Having said that, Liu Jiayi began tidying up the bed, desk, and rest area.

Her actions were neat and meticulous.

Afterward, under Tang Song’s watchful eyes, she placed the photo from the coffee table onto the bedside table, facing the direction of the pillow.

Seeing her unusual action, a trace of doubt flashed through Tang Song’s eyes, but he said nothing.

...

Bamboo Stream Community.

"Oh mom, stop nagging, I got everything, rest assured!"

"Hmm, tonight at 8:30 we’ll arrive at Wu Mountain, but I’m staying at a hotel with my colleagues, I’ll find time to visit you."

"Ah?" Gao Mengting exclaimed softly, her face suddenly turning red like a cooked shrimp, "What nonsense! My roommate is a woman."

"This... I... Don’t overthink it, I’ve got it under control, the time is almost up, I won’t argue with you anymore, I’m hanging up!"

After hanging up the phone, Gao Mengting rubbed her flushed face and let out a long breath.

She had never spoken to her parents about Tang Song.

They only knew she had a partner who helped her start a business in Yan City but didn’t know about their situation.

The main reason was that Gao Mengting herself wasn’t sure what kind of relationship she had with Tang Song.

By all counts, having hugged and kissed, they should be in a normal couple relationship.

But Tang Song had never brought it up willingly, let alone confessed anything.

Gao Mengting wasn’t a fool and had read many books on love and human nature, naturally knowing this was somewhat abnormal.

However, she was engrossed in the current emotional connection with Tang Song and liked being with him.

Even if they couldn’t end up together in the future, she wanted to love wholeheartedly once.

This was her deepest soul desire, even if she had many concerns, she could temporarily put them aside.

It’s just that sometimes his actions left her with a sense of distance and illusion.

"Gentle and handsome partner, although I yearn for your physical affection, I yearn even more for your soulful love. But for now, I have not felt it."

"I want to see the more real you, hoping this team-building trip to Wu Mountain can break the barriers between us."

Sitting on the bed, Gao Mengting murmured to herself, a troubled look on her face.

"Knock, knock, knock——" The knocking on the door startled her from her thoughts.

"Senior, are you ready? It’s about time we set off."

"Almost!" Gao Mengting took a deep breath, picked up her suitcase, and opened the door.

Seeing the junior standing at the door, a look of envy flashed in her eyes.

Wearing the company’s custom cultural shirt, the difference between a D cup and a B cup became immediately apparent.

Noticing Gao Mengting’s gaze, Cheng Qiuyu’s face blushed slightly, "Senior, shall we go?"

"Mm, let’s go." Gao Mengting smiled, wrapping her arm around hers.

They took the elevator downstairs, exited the community gate, and directly got into a taxi by the roadside.

Outside the window, the bustling city scenery quickly receded.

From the car radio, Su Yu’s highly recognizable singing suddenly started playing.

「BGM: Nightfall lingers, neon dims... you smile, like the moon hanging...」

Sitting at the back, Cheng Qiuyu wore a faint smile, humming softly along.

The song soon ended.

The driver in the front seat gave a thumbs-up, praising, "Young lady, you sing beautifully, just like the original. Is this a new song by Su Yu? It seems very popular, I hear it often."

Cheng Qiuyu’s smile grew wider, her tone light, "Yes, the song is ’Shared Time’, personally written, composed, and arranged by Su Yu..."