Episode 23 recap: Cheng Yao's response to Qian Heng's confession.
Qian Heng came to find Cheng Yao and asked her about her thoughts on his confession. Cheng Yao remained silent while Qian Heng shared details about his family background. Cheng Yao asked him if he liked her, but before Qian Heng could answer, Bao Rui returned. Cheng Yao was afraid that their colleagues would misunderstand the situation, so she quickly hid under the desk. Qian Heng hurriedly sent Bao Rui away, and Cheng Yao stood up from under the desk. The two locked eyes, and just as Qian Heng was about to kiss Cheng Yao, she pushed him away and shyly ran off.
The next morning, Cheng Yao looked at herself in the mirror and suddenly remembered what happened the previous night. She told herself to stay calm and not overthink things. While going to work, Cheng Yao happened to overhear her colleagues discussing Bai Xing Meng's announcement of her pregnancy. It seemed like the incident from before had backfired on her. Qian Heng had woken up early to handle the situation, and Bao Rui, who had some expertise in public relations, had helped Cheng Yao get revenge.
Qian Heng went online again to ask for advice on how to handle the situation after confessing but not receiving any response. Some netizens suggested that he should not give up and continue to pursue Cheng Yao. Qian Heng found Cheng Yao in the office and handed her some client documents. It turned out that Bai Xing Meng's current boyfriend, Richard, didn't actually want to marry her. Bai Xing Meng wanted to secure her position by getting pregnant, but Richard didn't take her seriously. Bai Xing Meng's sudden announcement of her pregnancy had caused resentment within the company, and she was now preparing to be a single mother.
Cheng Yao finally understood that Qian Heng wasn't ignoring her need for revenge but was waiting for the right moment. Qian Heng also expressed that anyone who mistreats Cheng Yao would face dire consequences. Cheng Yao felt happy inside, but just as Qian Heng wanted to ask more questions, Cheng Yao left the office. The two looked at each other from their respective places in the office and suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
Bao Rui couldn't believe that his two best colleagues had become a couple. He even wanted to invite Cheng Yao to have a meal together, but Qian Heng intentionally made Cheng Yao stay back for work. Later, he volunteered to accompany Cheng Yao home. When they arrived downstairs, just as Cheng Yao was about to get out of the car, Qian Heng asked if she needed any household services, hoping for an opportunity to go upstairs. Qian Heng took the initiative to clean the house but accidentally broke Cheng Yao's cup. The house was filled with the sound of things breaking—plates and cups. Qian Heng wasn't accustomed to doing these things, so in the end, Cheng Yao had to clean up the mess.
Qian Heng went online again, realizing that Cheng Yao didn't seem to appreciate his pursuit in that manner. Netizens gave various suggestions, advising him to cater to her interests.
While Bao Rui was drinking with his good friend, Qian Heng messaged him to ask for his Weibo username. Afterwards, using Bao Rui's Weibo, Qian Heng found Cheng Yao's Weibo. Through this method, he got to know Cheng Yao better, and his lips couldn't help but curl into a smile as he looked at the moments of her life that Cheng Yao had shared.
The next morning, Cheng Yao thought Qian Heng would come to pick her up as usual. However, when she arrived downstairs, she realized that Qian Heng hadn't come. She felt a little disappointed. In reality, Qian Heng had gone to buy Cheng Yao her favorite buns. After learning that Qian Heng had read all of her Weibo posts, Cheng Yao felt a bit embarrassed. Qian Heng even asked Cheng Yao not to block him.
Cheng Yao's heart warmed up. Qian Heng then took Cheng Yao to the grocery street and asked why she had ignored him after his confession. Cheng Yao was simply afraid that Qian Heng would suddenly fire her and worried that he was only seeking novelty. Qian Heng quickly denied it and expressed his genuine liking for Cheng Yao. Cheng Yao tiptoed and kissed Qian Heng on the cheek. Just as the two were about to take their relationship further, a colleague suddenly called Cheng Yao for a meeting, and they reluctantly separated.
The two of them always created various opportunities to be together at work, and they even left the office one after another when it was time to go home. They cherished these moments of happiness. In the evening, Qian Heng bought spicy skewers, but it caused a power outage due to using an electric hot pot. They ended up lighting candles, and Cheng Yao told Qian Heng that she also had a probationary period. The atmosphere was set very well, but when Qian Heng kissed Cheng Yao, he accidentally kissed her crookedly, and both of them felt a bit embarrassed.
The next morning, Qian Heng dressed up and went to pick up Cheng Yao. He even sprayed perfume, marking their first official date. They went to eat pizza because Qian Heng saw from Cheng Yao's Moments that she wanted to eat it, so he took her there. Their feelings for each other began to grow steadily.
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