“No, you sleep,” he gently kissed her soft cheek, his thick eyelashes skillfully hiding the emotional coldness in his black eyes.
“But dawn is almost here…”
Before Zhen Yun could finish her words, Xia Er Xi had already dressed, waved his hand behind her back, and closed the door.
He never stays overnight at any woman’s home, except for “her” – unfortunately, “she” particularly likes to drive him away!
“Xinluo, thank you today.”
His handsome face slightly blushed, Gao Yizhe looked at Qi Xinluo, who was bending down to tidy up the desk and prepare to leave work, with deep affection hidden behind his glasses. “What are you thanking me for?” Xinluo picked up her bag and smiled back at her easy-going boss. “Thank you for accompanying me to the meeting so late.” “This is my job, and the purpose for which you invited me,” she said with a smile, not taking it to heart.
The simple and neat camel-colored pantsuit elegantly outlined her well-proportioned figure, her shiny black hair tied back into a bun, and the delicate glasses on her oval, fair face were elegant without looking old. Qi Xinluo’s beauty was not just on the surface; she had a unique inner radiance. Her beauty was intellectual, smart yet not overbearing.
“I still want to thank you. Without you, it would be really difficult to negotiate with those foreign manufacturers,” he said. It was hard to believe that Xinluo’s foreign language skills were so excellent. Although she had never studied abroad, she could converse with foreigners as easily as chatting with friends.
“Director, please stop praising me. It’s getting late. Aren’t you going to leave work?” She was used to his politeness. Having worked at Hantang for five years, he always thanked and praised her first. However, such considerate supervisors were rare.
“Yes, I’m leaving work too,” Gao Yizhe nodded. “Then I’ll go first, goodbye,” before he could speak, Xinluo cut him off and turned to leave his sight.
She wasn’t foolish and could naturally see that Gao Yizhe had feelings for her. However, she understood even more clearly that she could never accept him, which was why she deliberately prevented him from finishing his words.
Of course, it wasn’t that Gao Yizhe was lacking in any way. He was definitely considered an outstanding young talent. Besides having good looks, he was also the second-generation heir of a well-known domestic chain of Han Tang department stores. Only, however…
Her love had begun at twenty when she fell for a playboy, and since then, it had been a fog, not knowing when she would ever wake up! She originally thought that someone as smart and rational as herself would quickly tire of such a butterfly-like man, yet she discovered that in the blink of an eye, eight years had passed, and she had fallen deeper and deeper.
This was her only miscalculation. Feelings cannot be measured by rationality. She shouldn’t have been so clever back then. She forgot that the more beautiful the poppy flower, the more it would lead one to addiction, because—it was poisonous!
“You’re back so late?” Arriving at her doorstep, she suddenly discovered a familiar black sedan parked not far ahead, with a man as beautiful as a Greek god lightly leaning against the car door, smiling at her.
Her heart trembled violently, but Xin Luo still maintained her usual proud expression.
“Why do you have time to come over today?” She raised an eyebrow, hiding her joyful emotions very well.
Over the years, she had more than once compared herself to a concubine waiting to be graced. No matter how rebellious her attitude, their essence was the same—a woman waiting for her man to return.
“I missed you, so I came.”
“Automatically ignoring her unlovable words, Xia’erxi slowly walked closer to her. “I suddenly want to see you.” “…” Are such sweet nothings a natural-born talent? Casually saying things so beautifully. The most infuriating part is that she actually found it pleasant to hear. “Do you miss me?” Another typical question, Xia’erxi firmly embraced her, his kiss gently falling on her forehead, her soft cheek, and finally her li
“Xinluo?” Seeing her overly resistant action, Xia’erxi frowned.
“…Did you hug another woman today?” Xinluo raised her eyes and glared at him, her hurt emotions more prominent than anger.
“Isn’t that right?” Her heart was faintly aching: Xinluo asked through gritted teeth.
“…Yes.” Where did her keen sense of smell come from? She always accurately detected the scent of another woman on him—even after he had bathed and changed clothes.
Quietly looking at him, Xinluo didn’t know how to describe her feelings. How could he, after embracing another woman, still shamelessly say he wanted to see her? How could he?
“…I’m tired. I want to go upstairs and rest,” Xinluo said softly.
She wouldn’t ask who the other woman was because she never wanted to know.
“Xinluo…” He had come specifically to find her. She wouldn’t push him away again, would she?
“You know me,” Qi Xin Luo bit her lower lip, unwilling to look at him again. “This is something I absolutely cannot compromise on.” Her request to him was so small, so small that she herself found it laughable, but why couldn’t he just comply? Was it really so difficult for him to not have the fragrance of other women on his body?
Upon hearing this, Xia Er Xi’s beautiful black eyes suddenly narrowed, a hint of anger rising in his heart at her uncompromising attitude. Even if he had truly held other women, that was yesterday’s matter… well, strictly speaking, it was early this morning, but that was unrelated to him coming to find her now! Coming to find her was purely because he missed her! He wanted to see her so much! Why couldn’t she soften her stance just a little? Be a bit more cute? Then he would definitely be able to love her more!
The two of them stood frozen in place, the heavy, stagnant atmosphere between them. Xia Er Xi’s thin li
The loud slam of the car door made Xin Luo involuntarily tremble, tears rolling down her cheeks. Perhaps she was truly not lovable, didn’t know how to be considerate… but she also wanted to preserve her remaining self-respect! He would never understand the sweet joy she felt every time he appeared before her eyes, nor could he comprehend the sour bitterness in her heart when his body carried the fragrance of other women… He truly would not understand!
So, as long as there was the scent of another woman on his body, he could forget about stepping into her home, even a single step! Absolutely!
www.lyt99.cn www.lyt99.cn “…Chairman Xia, it seems you’re in a pretty bad mood today!” Another perfect shot, Bo Chenghai half-leaning on the billiard cue, standing to the side in a daze. Seeing Xia Erxi’s imposing manner, sinking every shot, he obediently decided to be a companion, anyway, this was the Xia family mansion’s recreation room, and he didn’t need to pay for the table, so he was quite relaxed.
“What did you just call me?” His black eyes narrowed dangerously, Xia Erxi raised his eyebrows and glanced sideways at him.
“Chairman!” Muttering without understanding, Bo Chenghai walked to the bar and poured himself a whiskey on the rocks.
“Is there something wrong?”
“It’s after work hours, and you’re in my home. Why are you calling me ‘Chairman’?” With a cold tone hiding displeasure, Xia Erxi coldly snorted.
“Even after work, you’re still my boss!” In a very matter-of-fact tone, Bo Chenghai shrugged.
“I remember we were college classmates, right?”
“Yes!”
“So, can’t you just call me Erxi?”
“No!”
Feeling an urge to punch him, Xia Erxi forcefully planted the billiard cue beside him.
“Are you deliberately trying to provoke me, Bo Chenghai!” He gritted his teeth and warned.
