Shi Huai Zhao insisted on personally taking me to the room.

Perhaps out of apology for the accident just now, he arranged a luxurious suite for me.

All the way, Bell followed us step by step and warmly greeted Da Fu.

"Your dog," Shi Huai Zhao touched Da Fu's ear, "what's its name?"

"It's called Da Fu."

Shi Huai Zhao's gaze fell on Da Fu's left hind leg, politely restraining his curiosity.

I picked up Da Fu, who was also covered in saliva by Bell, and explained.

"Da Fu's hind leg was injured and crippled before, but don't be fooled, it can run very fast."

Shi Huai Zhao's lips curled slightly, and he touched Da Fu's head again, leaning in to talk to it.

"Then Da Fu can compete with Bell later and see who's faster."

He bent down, smiled, and tapped Da Fu's nose, but when he looked up, he met my gaze.

Shi Huai Zhao's ears turned red again. He cleared his throat, somewhat obvious.

"I see many people brought their dogs, so we can all play together later."

When we arrived at the room, Shi Huai Zhao politely bid me farewell, but Bell held onto my pants.

"Sister, sister, let's go to brother's room and play. It's right across, very close."

"Brother's room has lots of toys. Sister will definitely like them too!"

Shi Huai Zhao's room is right across?

He arranged me to be so close to him, and even the things Bell mentioned are just a wall away from me.

To be honest, I'm really curious.

I've been in the company for two years, and I haven't had as many conversations with Shi Huai Zhao as I did today.

He doesn't seem to treat me differently on a regular basis.

Could it be that the so-called voice of Bell is just my imagination as someone who has been single for too long?

Shi Huai Zhao forcefully pried open Bell's mouth and closed the door, holding onto its ear.

Although it's called team building, it's more like a company-funded trip with no fixed activities.

Everyone is free to use the facilities in the estate and relax.

After tidying up a bit, I took Da Fu to the endless grassland.

The dogs that have been kept in the city for too long are playing around.

I untied the leash on Da Fu and let it move freely.

Before Da Fu could run ten meters, it was startled by Bell, who darted out from under the umbrella.

"Da Fu, let's have a race! The winning dog gets to sleep with sister tonight!"

Bell crouched down, wagging its tail and extending an invitation.

Although I can't hear Da Fu's voice, I can still see a trace of speechlessness on its dark little face.

Shi Huai Zhao appeared next to me at some point.

"Bell really likes Da Fu. It doesn't usually play with other dogs."

His tone carried some exploratory anticipation.

"Zhong Jin, do you like it here?"

"Of course, I like it. The environment is beautiful, the facilities are complete, and the dogs can run and play."

Shi Huai Zhao relaxed imperceptibly and extended an invitation in a calm tone.

"If you like it, you can come here often."

After all, we have a superior-subordinate relationship, so I politely declined a few times.

Bell and Da Fu were chasing a toy ball, and somehow, the ball rolled straight towards us.

Shi Huai Zhao picked up the ball and was bumped into by the dogs that couldn't brake in time.

He lost control and fell backward, and when I tried to support him, I was pulled down instead.

I fell into Shi Huai Zhao's embrace, resting my head against his chest, hearing the rapid beats of his heart.

Shi Huai Zhao held the ball in one hand and supported my waist with the other, frozen in place.

Bell happily nudged us, announcing the result of the race to Da Fu.

"Brother got the balland sister! Brother won!"

We both laughed, and I couldn't help but feel a warmth spreading through my body.

"Looks like I won the race," Shi Huai Zhao said, his voice slightly husky.

Da Fu barked happily, as if celebrating our victory.

As we untangled ourselves and stood up, Shi Huai Zhao handed me the ball with a smile.

"Since I won, I'll give this ball to you. Consider it a souvenir."

I took the ball, feeling a mix of gratitude and embarrassment.

"Thank you, Shi Huai Zhao. I'll cherish it."

We walked back to the group, with Bell and Da Fu happily running ahead of us.

As we joined the others, Shi Huai Zhao and I exchanged a knowing glance, realizing that something had shifted between us.

From that day on, our interactions became more frequent and meaningful, and we gradually developed a deeper connection.

Little did I know that this team building trip would become the turning point in our relationship, leading to a beautiful journey together.