"Don’t worry, he can’t find this place for the time being. Later, we’ll move somewhere else to stay; that should keep him busy searching all over Rome."
"When are we leaving here?" Lin Xinlan asked, filled with anticipation.
"I’ve already contacted Xu Yao; he will make arrangements. We should be able to leave by tomorrow."
Lin Xinlan nodded, feeling very happy at the thought of being able to leave soon.
But there was always a bit of unease in her heart.
"You must be exhausted, get some more sleep. I’ll see if there’s anything to eat around here and make something for you." Lin Xinlan said this and was about to get up.
Rong Shaoze held her waist, preventing her from moving.
His fingers roamed across her smooth back, the tips carrying a tease laced with ambiguity.
The two gazed deeply into each other’s eyes, where so many words were unnecessary; their looks alone were enough to understand each other.
"Xinlan," Rong Shaoze whispered with a smile, "Are you worried that I’ve overexerted myself?"
Lin Xinlan was taken aback and quickly grasped his implication.
She blushed instantly, feeling speechless. She was concerned about his exhaustion from helping her escape; it wasn’t at all what he insinuated.
"Rong Shaoze, your mind is too dirty!" Lin Xinlan pretended to be annoyed, poking his chest with her finger, and by coincidence, she touched the same little spot twice in a row.
She felt something was off and immediately paused her hand.
The man’s eyes held an increasing amount of amusement, and Lin Xinlan’s face grew even redder.
Her finger had actually touched the little red spot on his chest...
"Xinlan, actually, your thoughts might be even less pure than mine."
"..." If only there were a crack in the floor for her to disappear into!
The two of them dallied in the apartment for a while before finally getting up to shower and dress.
Both starving, Rong Shaoze tidied up and took her out for a meal.
Naturally, their appearances were disguised.
After a satisfying meal, Rong Shaoze took her to the next hideout.
He never stayed in the same place for two nights; that was his rule of thumb.
Because the longer they stayed in the same place, the more dangerous it became.
The second location was also a very quiet place.
Rong Shaoze said that when danger is imminent, you can detect its approach more easily in a quiet place.
However, he didn’t only focus on escape. Once settled, he also took Lin Xinlan out of the apartment to appreciate the unique scenery of Rome.
Lin Xinlan had been in Rome for quite some time, but this was her first time truly observing the ancient, historic city.
Rong Shaoze held her hand as they walked the streets.
They could see the distant domed cathedrals and many remnants of diverse architectural ruins left behind.
Of course, in Rome, what’s most famous is sculpture art.
All around the streets were many artistic sculptures, as well as numerous fountains, or even glittering palaces...
Rome is indeed a beautiful place; here, you can feel a strong atmosphere of art everywhere.
Close your eyes and breathe lightly, and you might even catch the ancient scent from hundreds of years ago.
This place is just too beautiful, simply an artist’s paradise.
Lin Xinlan leaned on Rong Shaoze, her bright eyes filled with smiles: "It would be nice if we were here on vacation."
Then she would have plenty of time to admire the city, take pictures, record videos, or sit in a street-side cafe, eating while enjoying the beauty of Rome by night.