**Chapter 18: At Least a Fighter Jet Among Drivers…**
Lin Siyi hurried to finish her work before the clock-out time. After tidying up her desk and ensuring her drawers were locked, she left without saying a word.
She figured she had already informed her boss in the morning, so there was no need to repeat herself.
Who knows if her boss might suspect she thinks he’s getting old and forgetful. Given his straightforward thinking, it’s entirely possible.
Lin Siyi thought the broadband service center might close soon, so she planned to take care of it first, or who knows when she’d get around to it.
Unfortunately, when Lin Siyi rushed to the destination, the security guard at the entrance was already pulling down the metal gate to close.
After much persuasion, she managed to convince a slightly older lady to help her register.
Since there were no special holidays to celebrate, there was no discount on the broadband fee, so Lin Siyi paid the full price for a year upfront.
The lady handling the transaction offered her a free SIM card, but Lin Siyi declined without a second thought, feeling she didn’t need it.
“Miss Lin, I’ve registered you. When the installation technician contacts you, you can arrange a time for them to come and install it,” the lady said.
“How long will it take?” Lin Siyi asked.
“Usually, someone will contact you within 48 hours.”
“Okay.”
Finally resolving this urgent matter, Lin Siyi quickly rode her bike to Henglong Department Store.
Since she was notified last minute to buy clothes, she didn’t plan to call Song Yunxiao for advice. Who knows if she’s still immersed in the overtime atmosphere.
Coincidentally, as Lin Siyi tried on an outfit in a women’s clothing store with prices around a few hundred yuan, she saw Shen Yu standing next to her in the mirror.
Where did this person come from?
It’s no wonder Lin Siyi remembered her so well, even though they only met once, and it was at night.
Lin Siyi was startled, seriously suspecting that this lady either hired a private detective to follow her or installed a 24-hour surveillance device on her.
Shen Yu’s attitude was unfriendly, “That outfit looks really low-class on you. Is this your usual taste when you’re with my uncle?”
Lin Siyi rolled her eyes and retorted, “I don’t see anything wrong with this outfit. High price doesn’t always mean good. Liking it is important, but so is suitability. I think this outfit suits me well. Do you have a problem with it?”
“My uncle won’t like you.”
“Then who do you think your uncle would like? Could it be you?”
Shen Yu was at a loss for words, unable to think of a comeback.
While they were bickering, Lin Siyi quickly took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Cheng Yixiu for help, “Henglong Department Store, first floor, XXX women’s clothing. Your fake girlfriend is having a face-off with your fake niece. Hurry over, or face the consequences…”
Cheng Yixiu had just finished a call with a fellow CEO when he heard the WeChat notification. Seeing Lin Siyi’s message, he worried Shen Yu might entangle with Lin Siyi, so he didn’t want to delay, “I’m coming right away, keep in touch via WeChat.”
Lin Siyi, not wanting to waste words with Shen Yu, asked the sales assistant if there was more stock of the outfit she was wearing. If so, she asked them to pack it for her.
After speaking, she went back to change into her original clothes, ignoring Shen Yu, scanned her phone to pay, and found a spot in the nearby public area to sit.
Shen Yu, relentless, sat not far from her.
It was rush hour, and despite the short distance, the traffic was terrible. By the time Cheng Yixiu arrived, more than half an hour had passed. During this time, Lin Siyi had cleared several levels of a mobile game. He first saw Lin Siyi, then Shen Yu.
As he approached, Shen Yu immediately stood up, looking all sweet and innocent, “Uncle.”
Before Cheng Yixiu could respond, Lin Siyi complained, “Your niece said the outfit I tried on wasn’t classy enough for you.”
That’s when Cheng Yixiu noticed the shopping bag next to Lin Siyi’s seat, presumably containing the clothes she just bought.
Cheng Yixiu’s expression turned serious, “Shen Yu, you should apologize to her.”
Shen Yu felt wronged, “I was just expressing my personal opinion, I didn’t do anything wrong.”
Cheng Yixiu pointed out, “It’s not commendable to criticize others’ attire. Whether someone likes it or not, you have no right to interfere.”
“If you’re venting your anger on her because of me, it’s unnecessary. I’m the one pursuing her, not the other way around.”
Watching Cheng Yixiu’s impromptu performance, Lin Siyi was dumbfounded, “The Oscars really owe you a golden statue~”
Honestly, she was curious about what it would be like to be pursued by her boss. This Yixiu’s acting was even better than hers. In such a short time, he seamlessly switched roles, gazing at her with such genuine emotion that she almost believed she was really dating her boss!
Lin Siyi quickly stopped her wild imagination. What a ridiculous script.
Shen Yu was so upset by Cheng Yixiu’s blunt words that she cried. Helpless, Cheng Yixiu said, “I’ll take you home first. It’s not suitable to discuss this in public.”
Lin Siyi was eager for her boss to quickly send away this young lady who only knew how to cry when faced with problems. Therefore, she strongly supported his suggestion.
After sending Shen Yu off, Cheng Yixiu drove Lin Siyi back to Henglong Department Store.
Lin Siyi noticed the direction was off, “Boss, aren’t we going straight home?”
“Aren’t you still shopping for clothes?”
“But I’ve already bought them!”
Cheng Yixiu glanced at her, said nothing, and drove to the outdoor parking lot of Henglong Department Store.
Once inside, Cheng Yixiu headed straight to the high-end women’s clothing section on the second floor.
After walking for a while, he noticed no sound behind him, turned around, “What are you standing there for? Hurry up and follow.”
With the boss’s order, Lin Siyi couldn’t refuse.
“Boss, why did you bring me here?”
“If we’re going to pretend to be a couple, we should do it properly. What’s wrong with a boyfriend buying his girlfriend a few outfits?” Cheng Yixiu whispered in her ear.
Lin Siyi: “…” Aren’t you afraid of getting too into character?
Then she watched as Cheng Yixiu instructed the sales assistant to pick out a few professional outfits for her based on her size. Without batting an eye, he swiped his card for three outfits, each a different style from the latest season. The three outfits cost over fifty thousand yuan, and Lin Siyi thought even for costumes, it was quite extravagant.
Though Lin Siyi usually splurged on tech gadgets, she was reluctant to spend on expensive clothes. Her boss’s bold move left her speechless, as long as she didn’t have to pay, she was fine with it.
Cheng Yixiu said, “Consider these outfits as extra perks for helping me with the act, so Shen Yu doesn’t see through my fake girlfriend.”
“Well, I’m not returning these clothes.”
“They’re bought to your size, even if you return them, I can’t wear them.”
Lin Siyi gladly accepted them.
Since her fake boyfriend boss thought it was necessary, why should she feel embarrassed?
Who wouldn’t want to be thick-skinned!
As Lin Siyi sat in the passenger seat of her boss’s car, about to buckle her seatbelt, she realized she forgot something.
She sheepishly turned to Cheng Yixiu, “Boss, I forgot I came by bike, so I’ll have to trouble you to take the clothes back for me and leave them at my door. I need to ride my e-bike home.”
Cheng Yixiu: “…”
After a while, he found his voice, “Are you treating me as your ATM and driver? Spending money and effort.”
“How could I? I can’t afford a driver as expensive as you. If you were a driver, you’d at least be a fighter jet among drivers!”
But you really are a veteran in the financial world, hahaha…
Cheng Yixiu: “Since you can go back yourself, this fighter jet still has to return to the office to work overtime and earn gas money. I’ll bring the clothes back for you after work tonight, and I’ll call you then. That’s it, no drop-off.”
“OK~” Lin Siyi gestured to him.
Despite the little episode with Shen Yu, Lin Siyi’s mood was fantastic today.
Getting sponsored work clothes from her boss, she felt more and more that joining Cheng Yixiu’s company was a wise choice.
With this thought, even the 1,500 yuan she spent on broadband didn’t feel painful. No matter how you calculate it, she made a profit, right? It was like getting something for nothing, and the wolf cub even delivered itself to her door, she didn’t force him at all.
With this mindset, Lin Siyi confidently called Song Yunxiao to ask if she wanted to grab dinner. Unexpectedly, Song Yunxiao answered, said she was busy, and hung up.
Lin Siyi didn’t mind, after all, she could eat by herself.
She opened a food delivery app to see what good restaurants were nearby and found a newly opened lobster place with good reviews. Lin Siyi quickly bought a single-person voucher and rode her e-bike to the restaurant.
The place mainly did night business, and at this time, it was just starting to open. The owner and staff were busy putting fresh ingredients into the fridge.
Lin Siyi ordered a single serving of spicy crayfish, and it was served in just a few minutes.
As she took out her chopsticks, ready to dig in, a surprised and delighted male voice called her name, “Siyi?”
“Senior Minghui?”