Xinglan

She was chasing him since high school. She devoted her years working in his company. Still, she was nothing to him. After being ignored for years, she decided it was time to stop. Then something made her forget him.
He had eyes on a lot of people, but never on her. He despised how she always appears in front of him. When she stopped, he missed every moment of it. Then he decided to open his heart to her. When he did, he was nothing to her.

Chose to Forget

The current He Zifeng was browsing through his belongings when he saw his P working clock rosegold cufflinks.


He chuckled as he recalled how he managed to get into that birthday party on time when he was miles away.


Back then, with only a hand carry luggage on him for his IDs and passport, he boarded the earliest flight he could catch.


Still, it will take about a whole day with one stop. He frowned as he sat on the plane, his phone connected to the internet. He tapped to look at the photo she sent of herself with her gown on.


'This woman! How dare she wear such a thing without me around!' he thought.


He swiped to another screen and tapped on a message.


[IR: Boss! What is it? It's almost midnight here.]


[HZ: I will be in City O later tonight. I need a suit.]


[IR: What?! Why all of a sudden? Is there a problem in the branch office? Why didn't you bring your own clothes?! It's hard to please you with ready-to-wear suits!]


[IR: No! No, boss! Absolutely not! I will get it done! What time do you expect to arrive at the airport?]


[IR: Alright. I guess you need the whole outfit. I got time. Do you have a preferred color?]


[IR: Woah! Who is wearing that?! Why did you hide her face with a panda sticker? Is she your girlfriend?! Is she here?! Is that why you are currently crossing oceans to see her?!]


[IR: Sure, sure! But you have to let me meet her!]


'In your dreams!' He Zifeng thought with a smirk on his face.


[HZ: I also need a brooch. Get one from an antique shop, the older, the better...preferably one with a good story behind it.]


[IR: Whoever has the guts to wear that gown is definitely gorgeous and young. Why an antique brooch? Why don't you give her a new necklace?]


[HZ: None of your business. Also, get me cufflinks that could tell time.]


[IR: WTH Bro! I know I'm now working under H&B, and that you were the best college roommate, but that request is ridiculous! Where do you expect me to get that?!]


[HZ: Go to a P shop. It's available in the branch nearest your office.]


[IR: Then apply for a day off for me. I might be going around shopping all day.]


[HZ: Already done. Help me book a room too.]


He Zifeng arrived at the hotel where the party will be held half an hour before it started.


His college roommate had already arranged all he needed in the suite booked for him.


When he went into his room, Ryoma left a note at the bedside table.


[You owe me big time, Bro! Do let me know when I can meet her. Good luck!]


He Zifeng hurried to take a shower then prepared himself with the prepared clothes.


He snapped on his cufflinks, set to 13 hours late.


After checking himself once more on the mirror, he set off to the party.


Chen Kaori arrived on time wearing the dress and heels she bought the day before. She checked into one of the hotel rooms that afternoon and hired someone to do her hair and makeup.


She walked into the elevator just in time for the party to start at the function hall.


Chen Kaori signed herself as guest. After all, the party was hosted by her mother's new family.


She was about to enter the hall when an usher accidentally bumped into her.


Wearing heels, the force tipped her balance and Chen Kaori thought she would be the laughingstock for the evening.


'It's a pity. This dress is gorgeous!' she thought as she was about to fall down, eyes shut, bracing for impact.


Then she felt arms around her, and she did not feel hurt at all.


When Chen Kaori opened her eyes, she saw a rosegold rimmed clock cufflink.


Crossing