"We should go public with our relationship. I can't stand always sneaking around and meeting on the rooftop like thieves. If anyone found out, they'd think we were in some sort of ambiguous relationship. Xixi, let's get married after the New Year. If you want to continue working, you can. If you don't, you can do something else you enjoy, like opening a small shop."
I had thought Xiaojue might propose—but I hadn't expected it to come so soon.
Moreover, when office romances are made public, one person has to leave. Xiaojue is the general manager and definitely won't leave, so the one to go must be me, Yan Xixi.
Just as he reached out to embrace her, she stepped back, her voice very low, "Xiaojue, I'm sorry, can you give me a few days to think about it?"
She turned and left in a panic. He didn't chase after her. I can no longer continue like this, he thought. It's irresponsible to her. Otherwise, what right do I have to interfere with her work matters?
