At noon, my online boyfriend sent me a photo of his lunch, fishing for compliments. It was a steaming bowl of braised chicken and rice. [Baby, I'm eating my lunch properly, I'm being a very good boy, hurry up and praise me~] I was just about to reply, "Good boy," when... I noticed four big red letters printed on the tray in the photo: Lanjing Technology. My heart instantly skipped a beat. Because... the company I work for is also called "Lanjing Technology." I froze on the spot. Come on, bro, are you kidding me? The guy I've been dating online for over a year actually works at the same company as me? 1 It was lunchtime, and I was sitting in the company cafeteria, happily eating my favorite braised chicken. I remembered my online boyfriend telling me that he's too busy at work and often forgets to eat lunch. So I sent him a kind reminder: [No matter how busy work gets, don't forget to eat lunch. Be an obedient little puppy.] Ten minutes later, my phone lit up with a message from him: [Baby, I'm eating my lunch properly, I'm being a very good boy, hurry up and praise me~] [Image] I opened the image. It was a steaming bowl of braised chicken and rice. I was just about to praise him. But then I realized there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity about this photo. After looking closely, I knew exactly where that damn familiarity came from: The four big red letters on the tray: [Lanjing Technology] And this is exactly where I work. I looked at the braised chicken in front of me, then at the photo my online boyfriend sent. Suddenly, the meat in my mouth didn't taste so good anymore. The company cafeteria is for employees only. My online boyfriend actually works at the same company as me? I was speechless! 2 [Baby, why aren't you praising me? (Puppy pouting face)] [I really listened to you and ate my food properly. (Puppy crying)] [Are you mad? What did I do wrong? (Puppy hiding in a corner crying silently)] My online boyfriend's messages came one after another. I still hadn't recovered. Although I knew we were in the same city. I never expected we would be in the same company. This damn fate! "Puppy, what company do you work for?" "Puppy, are you at Lanjing Tech?" I typed and deleted the words repeatedly. I didn't know what to say. If I asked, he would definitely ask me where I work. He might even find out I'm also at Lanjing Tech. And then he would look for me. What should I do then? The thought of someone in the company calling me "baby" all day long made me want to die of embarrassment. Before I could even digest this fact. My online boyfriend sent another message: [Baby, you're not ignoring me because you're eating with someone else, are you!!!] [Baby, what's wrong? I'm getting nervous...] To keep him from noticing anything unusual, I replied: [I was eating just now and didn't see the messages. Good boy.] Only then did he stop bombarding me with messages. [Baby, I've finished eating, going back to work now~] 3 I breathed a sigh of relief and looked around the cafeteria. There were hardly any people left. Most of them were women, and there was one white-haired older man. It couldn't possibly be him. I forced my brain to calm down and organize my thoughts. Right now, I needed to figure out a few things: First, who is my online boyfriend? Second, what kind of person is he really? Third, if I find him, should I come clean, continue dating online, or break up? (After all, it really would be awkward.) Thinking back to when we first started talking. We had kept our privacy very well. For example, we never sent selfies, and we never shared our real names or addresses. He would only send me a few pictures of his abs when I specifically asked for them. Based on this alone, it would be really hard to find out who he is. I couldn't just go around lifting guys' shirts to compare their abs with the pictures, right? 4 After returning to the office, I looked at my male colleagues at their desks. I shuddered. We battle it out every day like sworn enemies. If my online boyfriend turned out to be one of them, I would literally die on the spot. I scrolled through my chat history with him, looking for clues. And I actually found something. Last month, he was struggling to choose a water bottle. [Baby, I'm shopping at Global Plaza with a friend and I want to buy a water bottle.] [Help me decide, which one looks better? I'll buy one for you too.] He sent several pictures, and I helped him choose a titanium travel mug with traditional lacquer art. To ensure my privacy wouldn't be compromised, I politely declined his offer to buy me one. [Whatever you choose is the best, baby.] He bought that water bottle right then and there, so I just needed to see who in the company was using it. I walked around the office several times, but I couldn't find anyone using it. I messaged him: [Are you using the water bottle you bought?] He replied very quickly: [Baby, I'm using it right now!] [Image.] The water bottle was standing right on his desk. That's weird. Why didn't I see it? While I was still pondering this, a message from my boss, Mr. Shen, popped up on the software: [Lin Xu, there are still some issues with the proposal. Come to my office for a minute!] When I walked into his office, Mr. Shen was on the phone: "Baby, I miss you too. Come see me at the office tomorrow." "Oh right, Arthur is coming tomorrow too, you can catch a ride with him." "Aw, I'm just worried about you driving by yourself, it's not safe~" "Okay, whatever you say. Come over whenever you're ready, drive safe." "I have to get back to work, hanging up now, mua~" I awkwardly turned my face away. I couldn't bear to look, I really couldn't. Our Mr. Shen actually had such a gentle side. He hung up the phone, coughed, and smiled at me. "Lin Xu, the investors looked at the proposal this morning. They're generally very satisfied, but they brought up a few points. I've highlighted the details, so please revise it according to their suggestions." "Okay, Mr. Shen." Just as I was about to leave, I caught a glimpse of a water bottle sitting on the corner of his desk. It was the exact same titanium travel mug with traditional lacquer art! The exact same one I picked out for my online boyfriend! For a moment, I stood frozen in place, as if struck by lightning! Seeing that I hadn't left, Mr. Shen asked: "Hmm? Something else?" His voice pulled me out of my shock. I took a deep breath, pretending nothing was wrong. I pointed at the water bottle: "Mr. Shen, that's a nice water bottle, where did you buy it?" He slowly uttered two words: "Global Plaza." Me: "..." Mr. Shen smiled slightly, his eyes curving into crescents. "Why, do you like it?" I quickly composed my facial expression and waved my hands. "Ah, it's nothing, just asking casually." Then, I fled in a panic. An absurd thought popped into my head: Mr. Shen is my online boyfriend! But if I'm his girlfriend, who was he calling "baby" just now? Is Mr. Shen cheating on me? Holy shit! 5 I was completely out of it for the whole day. I didn't even reply promptly to the messages my online boyfriend sent me. After suppressing my emotions and finishing the proposal revisions. I went home in a daze. My phone was full of messages from him. [Baby, what are you doing?] [Baby? Where are you?] [Baby, why aren't you replying?] [Baby, why are you acting so weird today? Did I do something wrong? Tell me if you're unhappy, I'll definitely fix it!] [Baby, don't scare me!] ... With trembling hands, I typed a few words. [Puppy, are you hiding something from me?] He replied instantly: [No, baby. I always answer whatever you ask truthfully.] [Baby, is there a misunderstanding between us?] [No.] I tried to calm my chaotic mind. Now that I knew he was highly likely Mr. Shen, my next step was to figure out if Mr. Shen was really cheating. And who the "baby" he was talking to actually was. What if I was misunderstanding him? My online boyfriend sent another message: [Oh right, baby, brand V just released their latest clothes. Help me pick one out? I want to wear it tomorrow!] [Image.] I specifically picked out a solid black sweater with a logo on the left chest, so it would be easy for me to identify. I still held out a sliver of hope. If Mr. Shen didn't wear this sweater tomorrow, it would prove he wasn't my online boyfriend. Then I wouldn't have to agonize over whether my online boyfriend was cheating or not. 6 The next day, I walked into Mr. Shen's office with the proposal. He was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, and he was wearing the exact same black brand V sweater I picked out yesterday. Blindingly black. "Mr. Shen, the proposal has been revised." He gave me a warm smile. "Good work, Lin Xu." "The investors are coming this afternoon, please prepare." "Okay." I stared at Mr. Shen's sweater, pretending to ask casually: "Mr. Shen, I've never seen you wear this sweater before, it looks nice." He smiled: "Bought it yesterday." This made me even more certain that Mr. Shen was my online boyfriend. Sitting at my desk, I absentmindedly stared at his office. He said yesterday that his "baby" was coming to the office today. I really wanted to know who this "baby" was. If it really was what I thought, then this relationship had to end. 7 An hour later, a woman with exquisite features walked straight into Mr. Shen's office. I pretended to go get water. As I passed his office, I heard talking and laughing from inside. "Baby, I missed you so much. This sweater looks really good on you, I just realized black suits you." Mr. Shen's voice was gentle: "Baby, as long as you like it. I picked it out specifically. Aren't we meeting your parents tonight? I was afraid they wouldn't be satisfied with me." "How could they? My parents will naturally like the person I like." Hearing this, it felt like my heart had been dealt a heavy blow. So he asked me to pick out clothes for him so he could meet his beloved girlfriend's parents. Then what am I? A secret mistress? The next second, I took out my phone and with great difficulty, typed a few words to my online boyfriend: "You are rotten to the core, let's break up!" Then, I swiftly blocked and deleted him. 8 Mr. Shen walked out holding his girlfriend's hand, watching her leave. Completely without any sorrow. I felt more and more like a clown. Thinking back to all the moments we shared, I felt a wave of bitterness in my heart. The only thing worth celebrating was that I used a secondary account for online dating. Otherwise, I would have been so embarrassed. I consoled myself: since love is gone, I should just focus on work. After all, I'm a rational woman, I can't possibly quit my job over this. 9 In the afternoon, Mr. Shen sent me a message. [Lin Xu, the investor has read your proposal and thinks it's feasible. Come in and give a presentation.] I gathered my emotions, held my head high, and walked in. "Lin Xu, this is the investor, and also my good buddy, Arthur Gu. Don't be nervous, just explain your ideas to Mr. Gu." I ignored Mr. Shen and looked at the person sitting on the sofa. And my eyes met Arthur's. Unlike Mr. Shen's gentleness, the man in front of me exuded a noble and unapproachable aura. He was wearing a black V-neck suit, the neckline perfectly revealing a black, slim-fit turtleneck sweater underneath. The sweater outlined his pecs, which were ready to burst out but perfectly concealed by the jacket. It left much to the imagination. His long, fair fingers picked up a water glass, and he took a small sip. I was completely intimidated by this man's aura and nervously swallowed. Urged by Mr. Shen, I explained my ideas to Arthur. Once in work mode, I was confident and poised. When I finished, Mr. Shen clapped. "Lin Xu, very well said. Arthur, what do you think?" Mr. Shen and I looked at Arthur simultaneously, but Arthur's gaze was fixed on my neck. He suddenly said: "Miss Lin, that's a very nice necklace." I looked down. The neckline of my outfit today was a bit low, and my crystal necklace was perfectly exposed. I panicked a little, because when I bought this crystal necklace, I had sent a picture to my online boyfriend. [Puppy, look at my new necklace, isn't it pretty?] [Image] The image was a close-up of my neck wearing the necklace. He replied: [Baby looks good in everything.] Now that the necklace was exposed, Mr. Shen wouldn't recognize me, would he? I glanced at Mr. Shen. Thankfully, he didn't react much. He was still eagerly waiting for Arthur's reply. Of course, he had a girlfriend, and he was just playing with me. Why would he remember these details? Only I remembered every little thing about our online romance. I hurriedly pulled my hand back and said: "Just bought it casually, for fun."
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