CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 56: SHIRT BUTTONS

"Dr. Shen, what’s up with your button on your clothes?"

Uncle Li asked.

"Oh, I accidentally tore it."

Shen Jingqi touched his coat.

Is this Uncle Li really sharp-eyed? How could he see that clearly?

"Oh, by the way, Uncle Li, is it convenient for you to go to a nearby place, my residence? I need to pick up a few clothes to change into."

The shirt I’m wearing now is already in shambles; there’s no way I can wear it to work tomorrow.

"It’s convenient."

Uncle Li turned the steering wheel.

"Just follow that road out, and head straight for about five to six kilometers to get there."

After graduating, Shen Jingqi rented an apartment.

Although it’s not close to work, it is clean and comfortable.

A place of one’s own.

A studio apartment, small but well-equipped.

Once inside, Shen Jingqi immediately felt the contrast in space.

It’s really smaller than Tuantuan’s room by a third.

Just a few steps to reach the wardrobe.

Shen Jingqi took out a brand new white shirt still in its packaging and put on a baseball jacket with the Shen University logo.

He put the button in the coat pocket.

Checked the appliances and sockets in the apartment, and turned off the main switch.

He would be staying at Li Baiyu’s house for a few days, so it’s better to manage the utilities first.

With the shirt in hand, Shen Jingqi quickly got back into the car.

"Dr. Shen, do you live here alone?"

"Yes."

"All apartments here, right? Quite a few young people live here, don’t they?"

"It does seem like a lot of young people live here."

"By the way, Doctor Shen, do you have a girlfriend?"

Uncle Li turned his head slightly.

"Not at the moment."

"Young people these days aren’t in a hurry to find partners or fall in love, right?"

Uncle Li muttered.

"Miss is also single alone."

Shen Jingqi pinched the shirt box in his hand.

The paper box made a rustling sound in the closed space.

"I think, it’s not about having a relationship for the sake of it. Rather, when you like someone, that’s when you want to be together."

"Oh, you make a good point. Miss has said something similar."

Uncle Li nodded.

"Everyone has different thoughts. In any case, I will support Miss as long as she’s happy and content."

Uncle Li’s face broke into a smile.

He really liked the young man in the back seat.

"Thank you for taking care of Miss, get some early rest."

"Thank you, Uncle Li, it’s been a hard day."

Shen Jingqi carried a gift box of essential oils and returned to the villa.

He interacted with the cat for a while and checked the water and food.

After finishing his tasks, Shen Jingqi couldn’t wait to take a hot bath; as his body immersed in the hot water, the heat was finally relieved.

Lying in bed, Shen Jingqi was about to fall asleep when he saw the phone screen flash.

It was the Sensory Paradise test team.

Zhao Xin’an @everyone: The first batch of patients has been recruited. Starting tomorrow, tests will be conducted according to each person’s schedule.

Zhao Xin’an @Shen Jingqi @Qin Si @Zheng Lin: The first test group has three members, each of you please choose a convenient time slot.

Soon, a link to the option list popped up.

Zhao Xin’an @everyone.

Shen Jingqi checked the time and selected "9-11 am" and "3-5 pm" options.

He turned off his phone.

It was almost 10 pm.

Tomorrow, he would be responsible for testing, so he should go to sleep early.

...

When Shen Jingqi woke up in the morning, he felt invigorated all over.

This sleep was so refreshing!

Every cell was brimming with vitality.

Stretching his legs, he felt something fuzzy.

"Meow~"

Realizing it was the cat, Shen Jingqi quickly got up and petted Tuantuan twice.

This little kitty had grown closer to him.

Shook the cat hair off the quilt; it seemed the kitty slept on it during the night.

"Good morning, Tuantuan."

Shen Jingqi greeted the little cat.

A wonderful day was about to start!

In the sports car, his spirits were still high.

"Dr. Shen, you’re in such a good mood today!"

Uncle Li asked.

Last night, he noticed various little gestures from Shen Jingqi, fortunately, he didn’t overstep boundaries much.

"Hmm? Is it that obvious?"

Shen Jingqi didn’t expect Uncle Li, who rarely talks, to be watching him.

"Very obvious indeed— you’re even humming tunes."

Shen Jingqi chuckled.

"Everyone should be happy every day."

Took out his phone and saw a few notification alerts.

There were new messages in the Sensory Paradise test team.

Morning, 6:20.

Zhao Xin’an @Shen Jingqi @Qin Si @Zheng Lin: Based on everyone’s chosen times, the first group test will be held between 9-11 am and 3-5 pm today. Participants will be invited into the meeting room at that time.

Zhao Xin’an: Here is the list of testers and group numbers, please have a look.

Shen Jingqi opened the list.

He saw a familiar name in the first test group of the first round.

Lin Shuwang.

He also signed up!

Lin Shuwang is due to be discharged in three days.

In the next few days, Shen Jingqi will be arranging his discharge and meeting with his parents and others.

Ding—

Qin Si: Received.

Zheng Lin: Received.

Qin Si and Zheng Lin replied almost simultaneously.

Shen Jingqi replied as well.

Shen Jingqi: Received.

Scrolled to the top of the chat.

He saw a status update from Li Baiyu.

A smiling emoji.

Not sure when Li Baiyu updated it.

As he was pondering, his finger tapped on Li Baiyu’s avatar.

Ding~

The chat box with Li Baiyu popped open.

You poked Li Baiyu.

Shen Jingqi quickly typed at the top, seeing the chat box showing "typing..."

Li Baiyu: What is it?

Shen Jingqi: Good morning, senior.

A smiling emoji followed by a sun icon.

Li Baiyu was holding a button in her hand.

She found it upon waking this morning.

After a good night’s sleep, she felt utterly relaxed and full of spirit.

But as she turned over, she felt an imprint on her waist, upon looking she found a button.

Clearly, it wasn’t from her clothes.

The button was the size of a fingernail, simply made, without any brand or logo.

The button was adorned with a few strands of white thread.

How did this button end up on her?

Moreover, it seemed to be pulled off rather than fallen naturally.

Li Baiyu scratched her head; perplexed, she saw her phone light up.

She grabbed the phone, seeing Shen Jingqi had poked her.

After replying to him.

Suddenly, memories of last night flooded back.

She thought of her actions in the car and the scene where Shen Jingqi carried her back to the hospital.

And all the activities in bed.

Li Baiyu felt her face grow warm.

She held the button tightly in her hand, clasping it securely.

She waited a while before replying in the chat box.

Li Baiyu: Good morning~