Apology

For the next few days, Shen Tong and Liang Xiaoyuan both tried to avoid each other. If there was something important, they communicated through intermediaries. Perhaps, they both needed to calm down.

"Shen Tong, you need to understand your position in front of Liang Xiaoyuan. He is your superior, and he is never wrong! Even if he did something wrong, you don't have the right to be angry at him!" Shen Tong kept talking to herself, trying to find a reason to forgive Liang Xiaoyuan. At the same time, she was reminding herself not to misinterpret her relationship with Liang Xiaoyuan.

Gradually, Shen Tong calmed down. She understood that as a small time assistant, she had to know that she couldn't afford to fall out with Liang Xiaoyuan. Moreover, she had no reason to be so angry with him in the first place.

Actually, during this time, Liang Xiaoyuan wasn't completely ignoring Shen Tong as it appeared. He had been quietly observing her every move, waiting for the right time when everyone had forgotten about the incident to apologize.

He definitely had to apologize to Shen Tong. These past few days, Shen Tong's mood had improved a lot, and her work had been going smoothly, thanks to Liang Xiaoyuan's help. Seeing the timing was right, Liang Xiaoyuan decided to find Shen Tong and apologize properly.

"Shen Tong, Manager Wang wants to see you in his office. He said there's a document he wants you to look at." As soon as she arrived at the company entrance, the receptionist told Shen Tong.

"Alright, I'll go right away! Thank you!" Shen Tong hurried to the elevator, afraid of being late and upsetting Manager Wang.

The elevator stopped on the third floor, and a familiar, handsome face appeared before Shen Tong. It was Liang Xiaoyuan!

"Shen Tong, I have to talk to you!" Liang Xiaoyuan smiled slightly, trying to speak in a gentle tone. But seeing Shen Tong, he couldn't keep his calm.

After all, the previous incident was still a sore spot. Shen Tong had reminded herself thousands of times not to be angry at Liang Xiaoyuan, but seeing him now, she still felt awkward.

"Manager Wang needs me for something. I need go to his office first!" Shen Tong quickly avoided Liang Xiaoyuan's gaze and headed toward Manager Wang's office.

Liang Xiaoyuan quickly stepped in front of Shen Tong, blocking her path: "You don't need to go. I'm the one who asked Manager Wang to call you here!"

"Why did you trick me here?" Shen Tong had guessed Liang Xiaoyuan's intentions but couldn't say it directly, so she used this way to give both of them an out.

Talking about this topic made Liang Xiaoyuan feel awkward, but not talking about it would make things worse. So, he bit the bullet and said, "I've noticed that you seem to be in a better mood lately, so I wanted to apologize for what happened that day."

"Hmm…" Shen Tong didn't want to face the incident either, but if they didn't confront it, it would always be a knot in their hearts. Liang Xiaoyuan had a significant position at Fengxing Entertainment, and as a small employee, offending him meant losing any chance of advancement.

Seeing Shen Tong remain silent, Liang Xiaoyuan anxiously asked, "That day, Xie Sangyan suddenly had an accident. I left my phone in the car, so I couldn't tell you right away…"

"That's your apology? It's not very sincere, is it?" Shen Tong's eyes twinkled with a hint of a smile. The longer she remained in conflict with Liang Xiaoyuan, the slimmer her chances of surviving at the company.

Hearing Shen Tong's response, Liang Xiaoyuan felt a bit relieved: "How could I be insincere? If you accept my apology, I'd like to treat you to dinner!"

Shen Tong felt the atmosphere becoming more relaxed: "Alright! You decide the time and place, but whether I arrive on time depends on my mood!"

"Don't worry, I won't let you be late." Liang Xiaoyuan said confidently.

Shen Tong retorted, "You're that confident?"

"Tonight after work, I'll personally pick you up. It's at the most authentic British restaurant, and I'm sure you'll like it." Liang Xiaoyuan promised, finally feeling the weight lift off his shoulders.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go now." Shen Tong suddenly thought that if she was late for work, Chen Xiaoying would probably scold her to death. These days, Chen Xiaoying's mood had been unexpectedly good, not focusing on her.

In the morning, Shen Tong had accompanied Chen Xiaoying to a major company to audition for a cosmetics endorsement. During this time, some hiccups occurred. By noon, Chen Xiaoying needed to return to the company, and Shen Tong hitched a ride back.

After packing her bag at the company, Shen Tong saw Liang Xiaoyuan already waiting for her at the entrance.

"I wasn't late on purpose!" Shen Tong grinned at Liang Xiaoyuan. This time, her being late was an accident, and they were finally even.

Liang Xiaoyuan took Shen Tong to an authentic British restaurant. The owner was a British man who could speak Chinese.

"Don't you think people are sometimes contradictory? When in England, we crave Chinese food, but when back in China, we start to miss the taste of British food." Liang Xiaoyuan said, chatting with Shen Tong.

This atmosphere made Shen Tong feel like she was back in England. Looking at Liang Xiaoyuan sipping wine, she felt a sense of peace: "People have emotions, so it's natural to miss things."

Liang Xiaoyuan put down his wine glass and looked at Shen Tong seriously: "Shen Tong, no matter what, I need to apologize for what happened that day."

"It's okay! Let's just let it go. To be honest, I was also at fault." Shen Tong had actually forgiven Liang Xiaoyuan a long time ago. To be precise, she never blamed him; she was just disappointed that day.

The soft lighting shone on their faces, the soothing music filled their ears, and they quietly looked at each other, as if time had stopped.

"Ahem, I must eat a lot tonight. Reward myself for working so hard hehe!" Shen Tong quickly broke the atmosphere. She knew this wasn't the way it should be between her and Liang Xiaoyuan.

Liang Xiaoyuan, brought back to reality by Shen Tong's words, hurriedly said: "Yes! I see you working non-stop every day. You probably don't have time to eat properly. Now that I'm treating, you must eat to your heart's content!"

"Of course!" Shen Tong raised her head, smiling as she ate her steak, looking extremely adorable.

Liang Xiaoyuan took a napkin and reached over to wipe the sauce from Shen Tong's mouth: "Your eating manners are really terrible! You don't care about your image at all!"

"What's the point of caring about my image in front of you?" Shen Tong mumbled through her mouthful of meat.

Finally, the warm meal was over. Liang Xiaoyuan and Shen Tong talked a lot about their time in England, and Shen Tong learned that Liang Xiaoyuan's life hadn't been all smooth sailing. However, he wasn't willing to talk about his experiences in China. Perhaps everyone has their own secrets.

As they left the restaurant, they seemed reluctant for the evening to end. Just then, a few people with cameras suddenly appeared around them! Liang Xiaoyuan, alert, immediately pulled Shen Tong into his arms, shielding her face.

Shen Tong froze as she was enveloped in his embrace.

"Don't move," Liang Xiaoyuan said softly, his voice filled with reassurance.