"Chen Xin, slow down, no rush."
Chen Xin quickly acknowledged and reduced the speed of the car. Although he had no experience with romance, he understood a little bit of a man’s cunning—extending the time together even by a moment if possible.
Can it really be comfortable resting on your lap like that?
It actually seems not bad. I should try dating too.
Chen Xin glanced through the rearview mirror, then frowned and shook his head.
Forget it, forget it. It’s too much trouble, and you have to cajole.
Time passed little by little.
Tang Xiaowan tried to feign sleep to dodge the engagement issue, but it wasn’t long before she felt something covering her body. Latest content publıshed on NoveI[F]ire.net
It turned out to be Li Zishen’s suit jacket, shielding her exposed midriff due to the bow tie.
Tang Xiaowan half-opened her eyes and scanned the surroundings.
It’s not even cold. Why cover up with clothes? Are you afraid I’ll have a wardrobe malfunction, afraid that Chen Xin will see?
Such machismo, so petty!
Ah well, actually, apart from being a bit domineering and liking to monitor my phone, he’s generally okay. But why does he have that strange medicinal fragrance on his body?
Though, it seems to have disappeared recently.
Not knowing how many times she’d been stalked, Tang Xiaowan really fell asleep.
Li Zishen didn’t busied himself with anything else. He just quietly watched her, occasionally smiling, sometimes frowning, reminiscing about the bits and pieces they shared together.
Jin City, Jinshan Villa.
In the dim study, Leng Lingxiao stood with one hand in his pocket, the corner of his mouth slightly raised.
Before him was a large oil painting.
The sky, the waves, and a girl in a floral dress running on the beach, holding her shoes and barefoot. Though only her back was visible, she was depicted so charming and lively.
"Such a naughty girl!"
He spoke those words, and laughter followed.
Leng Lingxiao had been standing in front of this painting for a full twenty minutes until the butler came and he slowly walked towards the guest sofa.
"Have they arrived yet?"
"Not yet, they might be stuck in traffic, moving slowly. Master, are you... really not going?" the butler cautiously inquired.
"Depart in 10 minutes."
By six in the evening, the team of black-suited bodyguards led by Bai Long had already arrived at Mei Garden ahead of time, two SUVs plus Doctor Fang Yun and a total of nine people.
The four bodyguards who stayed to help last weekend immediately rushed to the main gate to meet upon receiving the news.
One of them approached Bai Long and spoke in a lowered voice, "Brother Long, we completed the sweep half an hour ago. Everything’s normal."
"Don’t disturb Lady Tang."
"Rest assured, Brother Long, everything’s perfectly secure."
Bai Long gestured, and everyone dispersed swiftly.
At this moment, Mei Garden’s butler Li Fugui approached with a beaming smile, greeting Bai Long and Fang Yun even before reaching them.
After some pleasantries, the three got busy with their tasks.
Before setting off, Tang Xiaowan had already called the butler, notifying him that Li Zishen would be returning with her. She told him to make sure to avoid chili peppers at dinner, and to stew the beef a little longer.
The news spread throughout Mei Garden within three minutes.
In her excitement, Granny Yu kept bustling around in the kitchen, without even stopping to take a drink, as if her work was never-ending.
"How can you eat without some spice!"
Li Fugui shook his head as he entered.
Granny Yu gave him a cross look, "Don’t you know how to say something when you come in, do you want to scare someone to death?"
"Look at what you’re saying, I just—"
However, Granny Yu had no interest in hearing his explanation and simply cut him off, "Is the young lady arriving soon?"
"It’ll probably be another hour. Mr. Li’s man, the tall skinny one with the ponytail, he’s already here, and so is Doctor Fang."
Granny Yu frowned: "Bai Long?"