louisehourcade Chapter 39 The Ultimate Romance of Technology
Chapter 39 The Ultimate Romance of Technology
Su Wanqing's thoughts were still on the complicated terms of the overseas patent, and she was somewhat bewildered by this sudden turn of events.
She glanced down at the huge box wrapped in the most ordinary kraft paper, then looked up at Bai Che.
What is this guy up to now?
She reached out, a hint of doubt in her eyes, untied the simple knot on the box, and lifted the lid.
Inside the box lay a simple black dress.
There are no superfluous laces, no ostentatious diamonds, just the purest black. The fabric has a unique, deep texture under the light, as if it can absorb light.
Su Wanqing's cheeks flushed uncontrollably.
She slammed the lid shut, the movement so forceful that the box shook.
"What are you doing?!"
Her voice rose a few decibels, tinged with embarrassment and a hint of panic she herself was unaware of.
"I don't have time to wear this! I have a meeting first thing tomorrow morning, and I haven't even finished reviewing the patent layout plan!"
She pointed to the mountain of documents on the table, trying to use work to cover up her lapse in composure.
Bai Che simply leaned lazily against the edge of the table, hands in his pockets, with an expression that said, "I knew this would happen."
"You don't want your birthday present?"
He pursed his lips.
"Just throw it away, it's made of scrap materials anyway, it's worthless. It's just that rubbing it by hand is a bit tiring, I should have known it would be this troublesome and not bothered."
Waste material? Hand-rolling? Too much trouble?
These words combined instantly dispelled the slight emotion that had just arisen in Su Wanqing's heart, leaving only the urge to grind her teeth.
Can't this guy just say something properly?!
But the words "birthday present" still struck the softest spot in her heart.
She looked at the box she had slammed shut, then at Bai Che's face, which seemed to say, "Hurry up and don't waste my time," and her defenses inexplicably crumbled.
She took a deep breath and pushed the report aside.
"I...I'll go change."
Her voice was barely audible. After speaking, she grabbed the huge box and practically fled into the small break room attached to the office, slamming the door shut behind her.
Bai Che stared at the closed door and yawned silently.
Women are just a hassle.
Just then, the laboratory door was pushed open a crack from the outside, and a head peeked in furtively.
"Brother Che! Brother Che! Are you still having midnight snack... damn it!"
Wang Tao was carrying a bag of freshly bought spicy hot pot when he saw this scene in the office before he could finish speaking, and he froze.
President Su was not there, and Che was standing alone in President Su's office, with a huge, opened gift box on the table.
The amount of information was too much, and his IQ instantly crashed.
Bai Che swept his sword across the room with a cold, sweeping motion.
Wang Tao immediately pulled his head back in and closed the door, all in one swift motion.
Three seconds later, the door was pushed open again, and Wang Tao put on a fawning smile.
"Brother Che, I didn't see anything. I just came to ask, where is President Su?"
Bai Che ignored him and simply pointed in the direction of the rest room.
Wang Tao looked in the direction he was pointing, and just as he was about to ask another question, the door to the rest room opened.
The lights in the corridor and the office paled in comparison at that moment.
Wang Tao's mouth slowly opened wide, and the hot pot in his hand fell to the ground with a "plop," splashing the scalding soup onto his trouser leg, but he was completely unaware.
Su Wanqing came out.
The pure black dress perfectly accentuated her tall and alluring figure. Her stunning physique, usually confined by business suits, was now displayed without reservation. Her exposed shoulders and neck were gracefully swaying, like a swan's.
The dress's design was extremely simple, yet it brought out her cool and noble temperament to a whole new level.
She is no longer the decisive and efficient female CEO, but a stunningly beautiful superstar about to walk the red carpet.
She awkwardly adjusted her skirt, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, and her usually dignified phoenix eyes were now slightly lowered in embarrassment.
Bai Che was also momentarily lost in thought.
It is a bit of a hassle.
However, the results seem to be quite good.
He suppressed the ripples in his heart, cleared his throat, and broke the deathly silence.
He walked to the center of the empty laboratory and waved to Su Wanqing.
"come over."
Su Wanqing walked over hesitantly in her high heels.
Wang Tao remained frozen in place, his mind completely blank.
"Stand here, don't move."
Bai Che directed her to stand in the very center of the laboratory, where the ceiling lights would completely envelop her.
Su Wanqing didn't understand why, but she did as instructed.
Bai Che took a few steps back and took out a small, unassuming black remote control, about the size of a matchbox, from his pocket.
He pressed the only button on it.
next second.
A miracle happened.
A soft "humming" sound.
The pure black dress Su Wanqing was wearing was instantly brightened up!
It wasn't the glaring light of a light bulb, but a soft, profound, and vibrant glow.
Countless tiny LED dots, almost invisible to the naked eye, begin to spread slowly upwards from the bottom of the skirt. They flicker on and off, gather and disperse, as if directed by an invisible deity.
The points of light converged into a ribbon, wrapping around her waist; the points of light dispersed into mist, spreading over her skirt.
Black is no longer just a color, but has become the deep night sky.
Those points of light are the most dazzling stars in the night sky.
They flowed slowly on the skirt, transforming into various magnificent nebulae and galaxies.
The entire dazzling starry sky was now being worn by her.
"Oh My God……"
Wang Tao let out a dissonant groan. He rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was hallucinating from staying up too late.
Su Wanqing was completely stunned.
She slowly lowered her head, looking at the flowing "galaxy" on her body and the "stars" that flickered on her fingertips.
Shocking, overwhelming.
Her heart, which was always filled with data and rationality, was suddenly struck hard by something called romance.
She reached out her hand, as if to touch the points of light, but afraid of disturbing the universe.
Bai Che slowly walked to her side, looking at her phoenix eyes that reflected the starlight but were completely out of focus.
He spoke in a gentle tone, with a hint of a smile, unlike anything he had ever used before.
Happy birthday, Su Wanqing.
"This is a dress I made for you using the universe."