Wang Ziran arrived at the agreed-upon location after receiving a call from A Cai.
— Wang Ziran on the phone —
Wang Ziran: "A Cai, I'm here, but I don't see you."
A Cai: "Did you see the flower shop?"
Wang Ziran: "Yes."
A Cai: "Honk your horn."
Wang Ziran did as he was told, and sure enough, a person emerged from the flower shop, holding a large bouquet of red roses.
A Cai: "Have him put the flowers in your car."
Wang Ziran opened the car door and watched as the red roses were placed on the passenger seat, utterly bewildered.
Wang Ziran: "And then?"
A Cai: "I'll give you an address and you can deliver them for me."
Wang Ziran: "What do you mean? Are you treating me like a delivery guy? I'm not doing it!"
A Cai: "Come on, brother, just help me out!"
Wang Ziran: "Are you trying to confess your love? Who asks someone else to do that for them!"
A Cai: "It's not a confession, it's an apology!"
Wang Ziran: "Then go apologize yourself!"
A Cai: "I can't. If I go, she'll just get angrier."
Wang Ziran: "Then break up with her. You're not short of women."
A Cai: "I'm serious this time. I realized I'm really in love with Taozi!"
Wang Ziran: "Taozi? That internet celebrity?"
A Cai: "Yeah! You've met her! If you deliver them, she definitely won't turn you away!"
"I went there myself, but she wouldn't open the door. I even sent a delivery, but it was rejected outright! I'm truly out of options. Just help me this once, and next time, I'll help you!"
Wang Ziran: "I'm truly speechless. Fine, just this once, and never again!"
A Cai: "Thanks, brother! And say something for me: tell her I know I was wrong, and I'll send her a million in gifts for a whole month! Please, ask her to add me back on WeChat."
Wang Ziran: "Got it!"
— Call ended —
Upon arriving at the address A Cai provided, it turned out to be an internet celebrity incubation center, which was also Taozi's workplace as a streamer.
Inside the incubation center, there were many streamers like Taozi. Each had a small room where they interacted with viewers online.
As Wang Ziran entered the lobby holding the large bouquet, he immediately drew attention.
Receptionist: "Fan gifts can be left at the door. Just tell me which streamer it's for, and I'll log it."
Wang Ziran looked at the various gifts already placed by the entrance, noting that there were seven or eight other bouquets besides his.
Wang Ziran: "Taozi, can I see her in person?"
Receptionist: "She hasn't finished her stream yet."
Wang Ziran: "How much longer?"
The receptionist glanced at the stream schedule.
Receptionist: "Almost done. Please have a seat and wait."
Indeed, within three minutes, Taozi finished her stream.
Receptionist: "Taozi, you have some gifts. This one, this one, and that biggest bouquet of roses are all for you."
Taozi glanced at the card on the roses, which was signed by A Cai.
Receptionist: "Oh, right. The guy who sent the roses wants to see you in person. Huh? He was just here a moment ago."
Taozi: "I don't want to see him. Just tell him I've left."
Receptionist: "He's back."
Taozi didn't turn to look at Wang Ziran entering from outside, as she assumed it was A Cai himself who had come to deliver the flowers.
Wang Ziran: "Taozi."
As soon as she heard the voice, Taozi immediately turned around.
Taozi: "Wang Ziran? How could it be you?"
Wang Ziran: "Oh, I'm here to deliver these flowers for A Cai as his apology."
Taozi immediately pulled Wang Ziran away from the receptionist.
Taozi: "Can you wait for me for a moment? I'll go get my bag."