The turmoil in Jiangcheng subsided, and everyone's tense nerves relaxed.
Inside the club.
"cheers!"
Everyone raised their cups, and the diamond ring on LiShuang's finger drew a gleaming silver line in the air when the cups were retracted.
She tilted her head back slightly and finished the wine in the glass. Then she thought of something and gently nudged LuJiuqian beside her with her elbow.
"By the way, is the person you like here?"
LuJiuqian put down the cup, moved a little closer and lowered his voice.
"yes."
Now that the Shen family is in the hands of ShenJi, some projects in Fengcheng and Jiangcheng have been connected. ShenJi's dominance means peace in Jiangcheng.
LiShuang thought about bringing up the previous matter again.
"Are you really not going to take the girl away from here?"
To put it bluntly, even for survival, this is not a good place after all, nor is it a long-term solution.
LiShuang continued, "If she wants to be self-reliant, my company can arrange a job for her. We happen to be short of staff, and she doesn't need any experience. She can start from scratch."
ShenJi put his arm around LiShuang's waist, pulled her into his arms with jealousy, secretly declaring his sovereignty.
LuJiuqian sighed helplessly.
The current Second Master is a love-brained person, and there is no cure for it.
However, he could indeed consider LiShuang's suggestion just now.
He poured a glass of wine and drank it again, then raised the glass: "You guys play first, I'll go make a call."
LuJiuqian walked out of the box.
They were boyfriend and girlfriend, but it seemed like they had never confirmed their relationship. But to say they weren't...
They have done everything.
In the address book, the number marked Xu Jiao has not been dialed yet.
LuJiuqian lit a cigarette and pressed the dial button while walking slowly along the corridor.
The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.
"Mr. Lu?"
The woman's voice sounded doubtful and a little weak and tired.
LuJiuqian paused for a moment as he put down his cigarette, noticing something wrong in her voice. He didn't bother with her address, but quickened his pace to the door and put out the cigarette.
"What's wrong? Where are you?"
Xu Jiao was slightly stunned: "I'm in the dormitory."
LuJiuqian, wearing a thin shirt and braving the cold wind outside, sat in the driver's seat.
"I'll be there soon."
Xu Jiao pursed her lips: "Okay."
Her residence is not far from the club, only two traffic lights away.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
Xu Jiao opened the door, raised her clean face, and saw the man running outside the door, feeling a little out of breath. Her voice was very soft.
"Mr. Lu?"
LuJiuqian looked her up and down.
Her straight bangs are not above her eyebrows, her long hair is straight, her facial features are delicate and three-dimensional, and the upturned corners of her eyes give people a sense of inherent coolness.
She was wearing slightly thicker pajamas with cartoon patterns, which was in stark contrast to her usual work image.
LuJiuqian walked in quickly, closed the door, and kept a certain distance from her to prevent the coldness on his body from getting on her.
This was not his first time to come to her dormitory, he had been there twice before.
Xu Jiao made way for him to enter the door without any awkwardness, and took the air conditioner remote control to turn on the heater.
The interior layout of the one-bedroom and one-living room apartment was simple and had no complicated furnishings. It looked like a temporary residence, and gave people the same feeling as she did, cold and quiet.
LuJiuqian changed his shoes at the door: "Have you caught a cold?"
Xu Jiao nodded: "You came here without a coat?"
LuJiuqian also nodded. There was a distance of one meter between the two of them. In such a private space, they seemed both familiar and unfamiliar.
Xu Jiao has been busy since he entered the door. After turning on the air conditioner, she went to the cupboard to get a cup.
"I'll do it." LuJiuqian stretched out his hand from behind her, rubbed the back of her hand with his fingertips, and his black eyelashes trembled as if he was electrocuted.
Xu Jiao pursed her lips and let him pour the tea, while she could also smell a faint scent of alcohol on him.
"You were drinking and driving?"
LuJiuqian found that there was no water in the teapot, so he put some water in and boiled a kettle. Listening to the electrical sound of the kettle, he turned and looked at her.
"I won't do that next time."
Xu Jiao lowered her eyes and didn't look at him.
He didn't need to promise her anything, and she had no right to control him.
There was an unbridgeable gap between their identities. She knew that he might like her, and because of this relationship, she was well taken care of in the club.
LuJiuqian took a step closer: "No money?"
Xu Jiao pursed her lips: "I have money, enough."
LuJiuqian was very generous. Just in those two times, the money he gave her was enough for her to live a comfortable life for the rest of her life.
But Xu Jiao didn't know why. She had obviously chosen that job because she had no other choice but to make money, but she didn't feel at ease with so much money.
I always hope to return it to him one day.
LuJiuqian approached step by step. The light in the living room was not bright, so the shadow he cast slowly covered her.
Xu Jiao had to look up.
"Just call me LuJiuqian." LuJiuqian spoke first.
Xu Jiao nodded: "Yeah."
LuJiuqian saw that she looked a little tired, and they both stood at the air-conditioning vent.
After looking at each other in silence for a few seconds, LuJiuqian leaned down and held her in his arms, and asked when her arms subconsciously came up to her.
"Is it cold?"
Xu Jiao shook her head and lowered her voice in a very low voice.
"I'm not feeling well today, and I really don't want your money..."
LuJiuqian paused slightly and then slowed down his pace.
He lowered his eyes to look at the woman in his arms who was avoiding his sight, and his tone seemed helpless even though he wanted to joke.
"Do you think I gave you money because I slept with you?"
Xu Jiao pursed her lips and didn't answer.
At least for her, the answer is yes.
Seeing that she agreed, LuJiuqian's tone became a little lighter: "Do you think I came here today just to sleep with you?"
Xu Jiao still didn't answer.
LuJiuqian frowned, laid her down on the bed, and pulled the thick quilt over her.
He was looking down at her from above her: "Look up at me."
Xu Jiao looked up obediently.
LuJiuqian could never see the emotions in her eyes clearly. She would be obviously infatuated with him, but she would still be polite to him in the end as if she had completed some kind of task.
He rolled his Adam's apple and said, "How about following me in the future?"
Xu Jiao's eyes flickered in his eyes.
and?
LuJiuqian pursed his lips and said, "No matter how bad I am, I will never sleep with a woman casually. I don't feel guilty or responsible for you. I love you."
"I like you very much. It has nothing to do with your identity or job."
"I can respect all your decisions, but I hope you can agree to me."
Every word and sentence clearly entered Xu Jiao's ears.
This straightforward confession was so straightforward that it made people dizzy. Xu Jiao even wondered if her cold had gotten worse.
LuJiuqian looked into her eyes, slowed down his speech, and asked again.
"Can I stay tonight?"
"Not touching you."
"I will stay and take care of you in my new identity."
"Like officially being my boyfriend, okay?"
Xu Jiao swallowed her dry throat.
She and he are not from the same world, so they are not equal even if they are together. Her beautiful face will age, but she depends on him, and if she loses his love, she will have nothing.
Even lost miserably.
Extra: The voice of the heart that can always be heard
Xu Jiao can't afford the gamble.
Her current life is not what she wants, but she has really gotten used to this self-degrading and decadent lifestyle.
Now that he likes her, the relationship is much better than before.
But officially becoming his girlfriend, becoming his accessory...
She slowly lowered her eyes: "Mr. Lu, I'm just a drinking companion..."
Xu Jiao didn't want to admit this identity, but she had to.
Especially when I said it in front of him, I felt extremely uncomfortable in my heart.
LuJiuqian frowned, lifted her chin lightly with his fingertips, and looked into her already red eyes, which were filled with helplessness and despair of being stuck in a quagmire.
"You like me too, right?" LuJiuqian asked.
Xu Jiao swallowed again.
"You are a young master from a wealthy family, you are handsome and rich, and you are generous. It seems that no one will refuse you."
LuJiuqian's eyes were deep and unfathomable, and he rolled his Adam's apple.
"That's enough."
Xu Jiao's heart sank.
Indeed, she doesn't deserve to be liked by someone like him...
LuJiuqian followed up and continued: "That's all, that's enough."
Xu Jiao's eyes flickered in surprise, and her gaze focused on his face again.
LuJiuqian said word by word: "No matter what you like about me, I agree."
Xu Jiao looked into his overly serious eyes and fell into deep thought.
I don't know how to answer him.
The plot where a domineering CEO falls in love with a broke heroine and the two of them live happily together is impossible to happen to her...
Seeing that she was still hesitating and struggling, LuJiuqian tightened his jawline and pressed his lips against hers.
Xu Jiao held her breath and did not refuse, but just felt his exceptionally gentle kiss.
Just taste it and let it go quickly.
LuJiuqian rubbed the hair by her ears with his palm and lightly pressed his forehead against hers. He could feel some warmth from her body and his voice was low and hoarse.
"I never minded your job, I just simply liked you as a person."
Xu Jiao clenched her fingertips.
She was really afraid that if he continued talking, she would become soft-hearted.
After all, the warm and bright light in this world had never been given to her. Now that someone had given her the sunshine, she was really afraid that she would be too greedy and lose herself...
LuJiuqian rubbed her cheek with his fingertips and assured her word by word.
"If you trust me, I will keep you safe."
As if he had guessed her worry, he pulled away and looked into her eyes.
"I like you, but you are free."
"I will arrange your work and will not interfere. I will let you grow and live on your own."
"But, can you leave a place for me in your life?"
Xu Jiao's eyes were moist.
No matter what, LuJiuqian is the most outstanding person in her life.
It was still his words.
She had no way to resist rejection.
perhaps...
Maybe if she tiptoes, she can really catch the luxurious sunshine?
LuJiuqian rubbed the moisture at the corners of her eyes with his fingertips, a hint of hurt flashed across his eyes, and he lowered his head, not wanting to force her.
"It's okay. I know it's a little abrupt to tell you this after drinking..."
He stood up and wanted to see if the tea was ready.
But his arm was pulled back by a very small force.
Xu Jiao placed her hot palm on his, sat on the bed, looked up at him, forced a smile, and her voice became hoarse.
"Can I go for a long walk with you?"
She couldn't afford to lose, but when she thought about it, if she could be with the person she loved every day, it would also prevent the person who liked her from being disappointed.
Even if it was just a short period of companionship, she seemed to have nothing to lose.
Instead of worrying about the confusing and dark future, it is better to cherish the present.
LuJiuqian, he is worth it.
Hearing her words, LuJiuqian was stunned for a moment, and it took him a few seconds to react. His eyes lit up and a smile appeared in his eyes.
He tightened his fingertips and squeezed the back of her hand.
"Maybe, you will be there for me all the way through the rest of my life."
Xu Jiao smiled and nodded, tears rolling down the corners of her eyes.
"Well, so can you stay and take care of me tonight? Mr. LuJiuqian."
"My official boyfriend."
LuJiuqian was facing the ceiling light of the bedroom with his back to it, and there was tenderness in his eyes.
He nodded: "I couldn't ask for more."
…
LiShuang received LuJiuqian's message in the club's private room. She was also surprised at his efficiency. She replied "OK" and put away her phone.
Quite emotional——
Everyone is the protagonist of his or her own story.
Xu Jiao is the protagonist in her story and also the heroine in LuJiuqian's story.
ShenJi listened to her thoughts.
He leaned over, pulled her into his arms, and leaned his head close to her ear.
"You are the only heroine in my story."
LiShuang was about to laugh when she suddenly felt something was wrong. She turned back abruptly and was suddenly kissed on the lips.
The kiss made him a little drunk.
She was a little confused, but more of a disbelief.
ShenJi's eyes fell on her even redder lips, and he rubbed them lightly with his fingertips, nodding slightly to give an answer before she spoke.
"Yeah, I hear it all the time."
As he spoke, his fingertips gently rested on her chest and he looked up into her eyes.
"I can always hear your voice."
LiShuang's eyes widened and her scalp felt numb.
What is he talking about?
[Can he always hear my thoughts? ]
[! ! ! ! !]
He nodded silently, gave her an affirmative look, and also answered her thoughts just now.
"What, when?" LiShuang stuttered.
[This is unbelievable! ]
ShenJi fell into memories for a moment, his magnetic voice filled with tenderness.
"From the first time I met you in the basement."
"I also knew from the first time I met you that you are LiShuang, a LiShuang from another world."
LiShuang's scalp felt numb and the feeling of being tipsy completely dissipated, but her mind was still in a state of confusion.
ShenJi rubbed the hair on top of her head with his palm and gently pulled the corner of her lip.
"Not only you, but also your BaJie, I can hear it."
"Am I your destined one?"
LiShuang didn't know where to start thinking, let alone how to respond to him.
"So you... heard everything?"
She no longer knew what she had complained about.
This is fucked!
[Damn it, I heard it again? ]
ShenJi curled his lips in amusement: "Well, I heard it all. You said that I will be a virgin until I die."
"So, I wasn't one that night."
ShenJi pressed his lips against hers.
"I also heard your little plans to take advantage of me, so I always tease you and bully you."
"But I won't do what you think. I won't cut you into pieces."
LiShuang: "…"
Public execution?
[No, it was overheard again? ]
LiShuang frowned, put down his wine glass, and ran away dejectedly without saying goodbye.
ShenJi wanted to chase her, but he saw her quickly close the door of the bathroom in the distance.
[This is really a life-threatening situation! Then he must have heard those who were reluctant to accept it! ]
[Oh my god! My house collapsed! ]
[What else? Think quickly...]
ShenJi couldn't help but lower his eyes and chuckle.
So, she felt that there was a certain distance and closing the door could block it?
LiShuang reviewed the situation for a long time in the bathroom.
ShenJi was outside listening to her slowly reviewing what was happening inside.
Listening to those voices that were almost shouting, there was always a smile on my lips.
Anyway, he had already told her that he could hear one's thoughts, so he had nothing to hide from her.
Regarding the matter of distance, there doesn't seem to be any need to explain it in too much detail.
At least not now that she is socially dead.
It's better not to add fuel to the fire.