Bonus Chapter | Life After C7's Completion

Spring sunshine streamed into the central plaza of the C7 project, carrying a faint floral fragrance.The inauguration ceremony had just ended, and the noise from reporters and guests had subsided.Shen Zhiyi stood in the plaza, gazing at the brand-new public space—wide walkways, green lawns, and exquisitely designed interactive installations—everything was more perfect than she had imagined.She took a deep breath, a sense of indescribable satisfaction welling up inside her."Ten years…it's finally finished," she murmured.Lu Chenzhou stood beside her, his gaze gentle yet firm."You did it," he said, taking her hand. "It's because of you that I had the courage to weather all the storms."She smiled, a warmth spreading through her heart: "You did too, not only weathering the storms, but also helping me win."He looked down, his smile filled with affection: "Remember, no matter how big the storm, we'll face it together."—Afternoon sunlight streamed through the glass curtain wall into the indoor coffee area.The two sat by the window, the aroma of coffee and a gentle breeze accompanying them.Shen Zhiyi flipped through the construction logs and design drawings in her hands, occasionally pointing to a corner and laughing out loud.“The landscape lighting here is warmer than I expected. Do you remember the adjustments I suggested last year?”“I remember.” Lu Chenzhou looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness. “That day you stayed up all night making revisions, and I secretly watched you.”She blushed and gently poked his shoulder: “You shouldn’t have peeked.”“But I wanted to record every moment of your hard work,” he said with a smile, his tone gentle and earnest.She lowered her head and smiled, her heartbeat slowly calming, like a long-lost tranquil lake.—In the evening, they walked together in the rooftop garden of C7.The wind was gentle, and the city's skyscrapers were reflected in the distant sunset, as if edged with gold.Shen Zhiyi leaned on Lu Chenzhou’s shoulder, enjoying this moment of peace.“You know what? I always thought I was pursuing my work,” she whispered. “But now I realize that what I want also includes having you by my side.”Lu Chenzhou lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead: “I’ve always been by your side, just waiting for you to understand this.”She smiled, tears welling in her eyes: “Ten years to wait for this moment, it was worth it.”—After dinner, they went together into the core space of C7—a small public bookstore.The bookshelves were filled with various books and design materials, as well as some old books collected by Shen Zhiyi and Lu Chenzhou.She flipped through a hand-drawn design sketchbook, smiling as she said, "This draft is a last-minute change I came up with before my college entrance exam.""I still remember every line you secretly corrected that night." Lu Chenzhou leaned closer, his fingers gently tracing the back of her hand. "You looked so nervous and focused then; I wanted to show you the whole world."Her heart warmed, and she leaned against him. "We can finally stop worrying about competitors, stock prices, and public opinion, and just do what we want to do."He chuckled softly. "Not only can we do what we want to do, but I'll also be by your side."—Night deepened, and the lights of C7 Plaza glowed softly.Shen Zhiyi sat on a bench, a cup of hot coffee in her hand.Lu Chenzhou walked over to her, sat down, and placed his hand on her shoulder."And then?" she asked softly.“From now on, I'll watch the sunrise with you every day, see the city lights, and watch your works come to fruition one by one.”She leaned on his shoulder, smiling. “It sounds ordinary, but it's warmer than any storm.”He lowered his head and gently kissed the top of her head. “Shen Zhiyi, no matter how the world changes, you will always be my final destination.”A gentle breeze blew across C7 Plaza.Night, lights, the aroma of coffee, and their breaths mingled.At this moment, they no longer needed to fight, nor hide.The triumphs of love and career intertwined, bringing the most peaceful and sweetest happiness.