Chapter 521

Lu Jinnian knocked off work early that afternoon . It was the first time in so many years, and it was also the first time that he yearned to return home, so much so that he even ran past a red light .

When he finally reached Ming Zhu Garden, he held onto the keys to open the door . As he changed into his house slippers, he shouted for Qiao Anhao, but no one replied .

Lu Jinnian shouted her name once more, a frown denting his temples . With only one slipper on, he rushed up the stairs into the changing room . Only when he saw that her clothes were still inside did he finally heave a sigh of relief, pulling out his phone to call her .

Qiao Anhao picked up instantly, but her background noise was very loud and the phone signal was bad, her voice coming out in patches . Only after a while did the background finally turn quiet . "What's wrong?"

"Where are you?"

"I'm in Cheng Jian building's supermarket . "

The supermarket was near Ming Zhu Garden . Lu Jinnian walked there without taking his car . Just when he reached the entrance of the supermarket, Qiao Anhao walked out, carrying a huge bag of groceries .

Lu Jinnian hurriedly went forward .

Qiao Anhao reached for her phone . When she realized that it wasn't even 5 pm, she asked in confusion, "Why are you back so early?"

"There wasn't much work . " Reaching for the bag, Lu Jinnian frowned, realizing that it was filled with vegetables and condiments .

Qiao Anhao explained, "My appetite has been getting bad from eating out everyday . "

"Oh," he responded as they headed back, shoulder to shoulder .

The sun was about to set, the horizon a beautiful shade of red, brightening the path as they strolled leisurely . There were many elderly couples strolling by as well . Qiao Anhao turned to glance at Lu Jinnian's ridiculously handsome features, and just then, she suddenly remembered a suitable phrase: My most beautiful wish is to walk hand in hand with you under the sunset, enjoying the cool breeze .

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Qiao Anhao cooked while Lu Jinnian washed the dishes, their chemistry akin to a newly married couple .

After their meal, the skies were still bright, so they decided to take a walk outside . When they returned, Qiao Anhao held onto a box of strawberry Häagen-Dazs, while Lu Jinnian held onto a bag filled with tidbits .

When they reached home, it was just 8 pm . Qiao Anhao curled up on the sofa, watching television, a packet of chips in her arms .

Lu Jinnian came out of the study room with his laptop to sit beside her while he attended to his work .

When the advertisement played, Lu Jinnian suddenly called for Qiao Anhao . She turned with the chips in her hands . Lu Jinnian didn't look at her, his gaze focused on the laptop screen, his fingers on the keypad . "Come over . "

"Why?" she asked as she leaned over .

As she came close, a faint aroma flitted over, and Lu Jinnian's back tensed instantly . Turning the laptop screen towards her, he spoke in his usual cold voice .

"The company has a new modern movie where the male lead will be confessing to the female lead . There have been a few ideas, but which one would you prefer? Since you're part of the target audience, your suggestion would be useful . "