Chapter 1008: It Really Was Him
"But I can tell, the voice is the same person, it’s him," Lin Lingli said.
"You can recognize the voice on the phone too?" Li Xiaoyun was still a bit confused.
"Others might need to listen carefully, but Zhao Dingli’s voice is highly recognizable," Lin Lingli said, "It’s low and sounds really nice, not like that typical playboy voice."
Li Xiaoyun: "..."
She knows the kind of playboy voice Lin Lingli was talking about.
Some men deliberately lower their voices, creating a seductive tone.
If it’s focused on wooing just one person they love, that’s naturally different.
But the voices Li Xiaoyun and Lin Lingli could hear were intentionally put online, not focusing on just one person.
In fact, this kind of voice sounds quite deliberate.
Anyway, Li Xiaoyun and Lin Lingli don’t really like this deliberate sound.
And they call it "playboy voice."
When Lin Lingli said this, Li Xiaoyun understood.
"But Zhao Dingli’s voice is different, it sounds especially steady, giving the impression that he’s particularly reliable," Lin Lingli said. "Plus, his voice has unique characteristics, so it’s easy to recognize."
"He directly called the landline on your desk, I answered it. He was very urgent, practically shouting for me to quickly bring someone to the stairwell," Lin Lingli said.
"I guess he made the call and then rushed to our company. Being so nervous about you, he’s not just an ordinary friend," Lin Lingli said.
To be honest, Zhao Dingli doesn’t seem like the type who enjoys helping others and would make a special trip.
Not that Zhao Dingli is cold-hearted or has poor character.
But after notifying, there’s no need for him to come personally, or he could send someone to check if there’s any need for help.
Anyway, Lin Lingli feels that for someone like Zhao Dingli, the latter is the more normal choice.
Li Xiaoyun was stunned.
She really didn’t know that Zhao Dingli had called.
Because she didn’t know, she didn’t ask when she was with Zhao Dingli yesterday.
Li Xiaoyun hesitated, looking at her phone, somewhat indecisive.
Now she not only had Zhao Dingli’s phone number, but also his WeChat.
It’s very convenient to ask him anything.
But if it really was him, what should she do?
Li Xiaoyun hasn’t figured it out yet.
But she can’t pretend it never happened.
Li Xiaoyun still sent a WeChat message to Zhao Dingli.
Li Xiaoyun: "I heard from my colleague that yesterday you called my desk phone, that’s why they could quickly go to the stairwell to help me. She’s not sure though, but she says it sounded like your voice."
Then, Li Xiaoyun put down her phone.
If Zhao Dingli was busy, he could focus on his work first and reply when he saw the message.
This is one reason why Li Xiaoyun chose to send a WeChat message.
Another reason is that speaking over the phone, she lacks the courage.
Text takes the pressure off a little.
And messages can be pondered over before being sent.
Unlike talking, once spoken, it can’t be taken back, like spilled water.
Unexpectedly, barely after putting down the phone.
It wasn’t long, probably less than a minute.
Her phone rang again.
She had the WeChat desktop open on her computer.
She was chatting with Lin Lingli and Zhou Yunyun on the desktop.
Typing with the keyboard is faster.
But when chatting with Zhao Dingli, Li Xiaoyun didn’t open the desktop window.
Although the workstations are separated by partitions.
Li Xiaoyun still felt uneasy, worried someone might see from the unpartitioned side.
So, Li Xiaoyun cautiously sent Zhao Dingli a message via phone.
And didn’t open the WeChat desktop window.
Now, Li Xiaoyun picked up her phone to check.
It really was a reply from Zhao Dingli.
Li Xiaoyun couldn’t help but wonder, doesn’t he need to work now?
How did he reply so quickly?
Wondering how Zhao Dingli would reply,
Li Xiaoyun felt a bit nervous.
She opened it, and saw Zhao Dingli succinctly replied with two words: "It’s me."
It really was him.
Li Xiaoyun scratched behind her ear, not knowing if Zhao Dingli was busy.
Since he only sent her two words, he must be busy.
Li Xiaoyun quickly sent back: "I didn’t know you had called my office landline, thank you. If you’re busy, take your time to reply."
Then, Li Xiaoyun planned to start tackling the collaboration with Changlin.
But as she opened the file, her phone rang.
It turned out to be a call from Zhao Dingli.
Wasn’t he busy?
Li Xiaoyun grabbed her phone and quickly left.
But now, she felt uneasy even in the stairwell.
Yet going to the bathroom wasn’t appropriate.
Even in a stall, others might come, and they’d hear her clearly.
Li Xiaoyun thought for a moment and headed to the break room.
The break room is small, a separate little space.
If someone comes, she can quickly leave.
If no one comes, she can speak on the phone without worry.
Rushing in, she closed the door and quickly answered the phone.
"Zhao..." Li Xiaoyun remembered Zhao Dingli said not to call him Mr. Zhao.
But calling him by name seemed too impolite.
"Uncle Zhao," Li Xiaoyun quickly changed her address.
Zhao Dingli: "..."
Li Xiaoyun awkwardly covered her mouth.
She remembered Zhao Dingli asked not to be called Mr. Zhao, nor uncle.
But in her rush, it was difficult to decide.
Li Xiaoyun could only go with "Uncle Zhao."
"We’re only 10 years apart," Zhao Dingli gritted his teeth, "How could I be your uncle?"
"It’s a slip of the tongue," Li Xiaoyun hurriedly said.
Li Xiaoyun recalled Zhao Dingli was the one who called.
Not knowing what he had to say.
With Zhao Dingli interrupting, she didn’t know how to ask.
So Li Xiaoyun continued the previous topic: "I didn’t know yesterday, only when I came to the company this morning and my colleague mentioned it, did I find out you had informed my colleague about me being trapped in the stairwell yesterday."
"It’s no big deal," Zhao Dingli said.
"It’s no small matter. If you hadn’t mentioned it, my colleagues wouldn’t have come so quickly. Though I thanked you yesterday, without this incident, now that I know, I should include it as well," Li Xiaoyun said.
Zhao Dingli thought for a moment and asked: "So, your thanks yesterday also included my phone call?"