Main Story Ch. 5-08 - His Boundaries (他的边界线) | Light and Night 光与夜之恋

Previously on 5-03...(Read here)

 

Bob: Jiang Lai, let's go.

They glanced at me with a complicated look, then turned over, and disappeared from my view.

Until I stood before the sink, Bob's words are still wrapping around my mind, and I'm unsure of what I am currently feeling. I have never placed too much care about how opponents look down on me, and I also believe in the fairness among the jury. So those words didn't affect me.

It's just-- What makes me feel heavy is the reprimands related to Warson's future. It's my official and meaningful debut as a designer, will people love my works when they see it? Or will they find it out of Warson's usual standards?

A blister has already appeared on the spot I was burned earlier, but I have no intentions to care about it, only simply let the sink waters to run over it for a bit. Just when I was about to turn off the faucet, somebody gently held onto my wrist.

??: If you don't take care of your burn injury, it'll leave a scar.

You: ... President Lu?

Why is he here...

You: I'm fine--

Evan, however, immediately pulled my wrist and placed it under the flowing waters once again.

Evan: Be a good girl.

His slightly commanding tone made unable to help myself but to startle a little, so I quietly turned my face away. Because we're standing too close to each other, his side profile appears a little blurry in my view, only the pair of focused and gentle eyes that looks gradually clearer.

At the next moment, Evan faced over and met my gaze. A smile gradually appears from his eyes.

Evan: Tell me if it hurts.

You: Okay...

Until the sounds of the flowing waters stopped, Evan's still holding onto my wrist without letting it go.

He took a portable alcohol swab from his pocket with another hand, tears it open, and applied it over the blister.

Evan: I'll be gentle, bear with me for a little.

You: Okay. But how are you even carrying this with you?

Evan blinked, and his smile is even more apparent now.

Evan: Because... I'm Doraemon. How's that? Do you want to reward me with a dorayaki?

You: Pfft...

After seeing me laughing, Evan laughed too.

Evan: I was joking, I took it from the first-aid kit from the lounge.

You: It's my first time hearing a CEO saying he's Doraemon.

Evan: Is that a bad thing?

You: No, I was just a little surprised to hear that coming out from your lips.

Evan: Then what will the me in your eyes say?

I gave it a thought, and spoke seriously--

You: I feel like what you say will be words that are deep and meaningful, on topics like finance, life, destiny or the sort. I did not expect it to be a cartoon, and I can't even imagine a scene of you watching cartoons.

Evan focused on what I've said, and by the time he finishes listening, he can't help himself but to raise an eyebrow.

You: Did I say something wrong?

Evan: No, you aren't wrong at all. However, if anything I say or do must have a meaning, life would be very tiring. There's still a need to empty the mind from time to time. Actually, before you say that I'm like Doraemon, I have never watched this cartoon before. I got very curious, and I also wanted to see how this person that seems very similar to me would look like. In the end--

Evan paused for a bit, and a sliver of faked anger flashed past his eyes.

Evan: In the end it's actually a robot cat. This naïve young lady is actually comparing me to a robot cat, but each time she sees me, she's looking all respectful yet timid.

You: I was just simply saying it... No no, you're way smarter than it!

What am I saying, why does it get weirder as I say more...

Evan: Do you like Doraemon?

You: I like it.

Hearing that, Evan started smiling, and seemed to be in a great mood. Why are my cheeks getting hotter when he stopped talking?

The atmosphere is quiet, only the sounds of our breaths crossing with each other.

*stomach rumbling noises*

My stomach suddenly rumbled, making me to feel even more awkward.

You: Uh, I--

Evan: It's lunchtime, follow me, I'll bring you out for lunch.

Chapter 5-10 can be read here

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