The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

(Waited until the second chapter and third chapter were ready, combined them and then posted. Let's see if everyone prefers having more content in a big chapter at once or if it should be updated as before. Currently, the monthly pass is at 222... sigh, it's too lame, guys! Let's make an effort to get rid of this embarrassing number and aim for 240!)

Hearing Wen Qianyi mention gifts, Li Yan figured it made sense. Although no one would say anything even without gifts, having them would certainly make people happier. It's just... he really had no experience in buying gifts!

Looking at the airport shops in the waiting area, Li Yan complained, "There probably isn't anything special here, right? Should've reminded me earlier."

"Am I to blame? Aren't you more free than I am?" Wen Qianyi ignored him.

"Hehe, I actually just wanted you to help me choose."

"No time, do it yourself!" Wen Qianyi wasn't offended, just avoiding misunderstanding. If she chose a gift for Yu Xiaodi on his behalf and accidentally let it slip someday, wouldn't Yu Xiaodi blame her again? The main thing about gifts is the intention; sending duplicates wouldn't be good if it leads to displeasure.

Helplessly, Li Yan had to go browsing by himself.

At the airport shops, there were quite a few specialties from D City, like "Hobby Horse Toy Brushes," traditional folk crafts from Youma Hot Springs, where you could see a small doll's face when you held the brush upright. There were also "Toppling Dolls," "Satsuma Pottery," "Beihai Country Dolls," and so on.

However, Li Yan wasn't buying for ordinary coworkers or friends, so he didn't necessarily need local specialties; it had to be suitable for girls, which these weren't. If he knew, he could have gone to the lingerie store and brought back a bunch of lingerie, which would definitely come in handy, except for the size issue. Of course, bringing back a case full of lingerie might make him look like a creepy pervert; it's hard to say.

After browsing for a while, Li Yan picked out scented sachets!

That's right, they were inexpensive. Naturally, he wasn't just being cheap; Zhang Yurong, Yu Xiaodi, and the others didn't lack material gifts anyway, so not knowing if they'd like it in the end, why waste money on expensive ones? These small sachets, featuring elements of Beihai Country's design, were convenient to carry around, could fit in a wallet, handbag, car, and be seen easily, making them quite meaningful, right?

"Boss! I'll make you a big deal, I'll take all three!"

With the shop assistant looking speechless, Li Yan bought the three selected small sachets. Then he continued shopping; three weren't enough! These three were for Yu Xiaodi, Zhang Yurong, and Wen Qianyi. Wen Qianyi was easy; he could say he bought hers by the way. Yu Xiaodi and Zhang Yurong didn't really have a chance to check each other's personal belongings, so of course, he could buy identical sachets for them. For others, he'd need to change it up, like for Hai Fu and Zhang Yurong, who might see each other's personal items, and if suddenly similar sachets appeared, it would be awkward if the conversation slipped out.

At another shop, Li Yan made another big purchase: selected two crystal bracelets, amethyst for Hai Fu and green crystal for Huang Ying. He also bought a piece of jade, which was intended for Yue Yao.

After basically completing the purchases, he figured he couldn't be too biased; he couldn't just not give gifts to the others. Even though men might not want gifts, people like Li Jie, Jiang Lele, Chen Xiaoen, Duan Haibo's wife, etc., are also in the friend category. Therefore, he started picking out a batch of small gifts again, but these people's gifts were easier to buy. (Sigh, did I forget any girl?)

...

"I find you're more dawdling than women! Are you selecting gifts or just shopping?" When Li Yan returned, it was almost time to board, and Wen Qianyi couldn't help but complain.

"This is for you!" Li Yan handed her the small sachet he prepared for her, while the other gifts were already put away.

For me? Wen Qianyi was a bit surprised and then laughed, "Why give it to me? Aren't I the one who came out with you?"

"Well... it's my first time buying a gift for a girl, if not for your reminder, I would have forgotten. This thing is cheap, I've bought it already; a big guy like me can't carry it on myself. Do you want it? If not..." Li Yan feigned looking for a trash can.

Wen Qianyi rolled her eyes at him and laughed, "Just because it's cheap, you're gonna waste it? Throw it randomly and it pollutes the environment. Give it here!"

She also noticed that this wasn't an expensive gift. Perhaps he prepared something better for Yu Xiaodi, so she didn't hesitate.

Having her accept it, Li Yan laughed, "Hehe, Wen Qianyi, this is my first time, you know. Now my first is in your hands, you must treasure it well!"

"Get lost!" Wen Qianyi playfully glared at him, pretending to punch him. If buying a gift is a first, then she must be the first to receive it, giving her a different feeling.

Actually, the concept of a "first" is something that can be exaggerated indefinitely.

The first time buying a gift,

The first time buying a gift abroad,

The first time buying an expensive gift,

The first time not forgetting to buy a gift,

The first time buying a gift for you,

The first time buying a gift abroad for you...

Therefore, as long as a man wants to, he can find a "first" for almost every time and every girl, and even swear by it! Because it isn't lying, it's just a matter of saying it with omissions.

Of course, conversely, as long as acted well, women can also use "first" countless times to play one or even multiple men. When saying "this is my first time...", one could mentally add countless adverbials to the end: