Chapter 26 The Approaching Breath

Li Yansheng had already noticed the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs. He didn't open his eyes, still pretending to sleep.

The footsteps gradually approached and finally stopped behind him.

I felt a slightly cool breath sweeping across my palm, gently, rhythmically, getting closer and closer.

The soft hair fell and slid onto his face, and Li Yansheng stopped pretending to be asleep.

The moment their eyes met, Lin Shutang's expression froze for a moment. She straightened up, and Li Yansheng had already stood up, tilting his head, his dark gaze fixed on her.

The man's gaze was too revealing. Lin Shutang felt as if he was being stripped naked, and his heartbeat seemed to be faster than when he took the tea before.

Using the sofa as a cover, she clenched her fists to relieve her tension and spoke as calmly as possible, "Mr. Li, you're awake. Mr. Chen said to let Xiaoling take a nap first and then take her to the hospital in an hour."

The girl had delicate features and stood there quietly, her long hair loose on her shoulders, highlighting her fair and flawless skin.

Li Yansheng's scrutinizing gaze rested on her face. When the girl looked at him, her eyes were clear and there seemed to be no flaws.

Lin Shutang used his little finger to hook the hair behind his ear and said, "Then Xiaoling will be left to you."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left without waiting for Li Yansheng to say anything. She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, Li Yansheng would hear her heartbeat.

The figure disappeared at the door. Li Yan withdrew his gaze and took out a cigarette box from his trouser pocket.

Because of Chen Runling, he rarely smoked indoors in the Chen family's house. This was the first time during his visit to Beijing.

After the crisp sound of a metal lighter, green smoke spread out, blurring his face.

…

From that day on, Lin Shutang didn't see Li Yansheng at the Chen family for several days.

If he was avoiding her, Lin Shutang didn't think she had that much influence on him. But she couldn't think of any other reason.

After entering the living room, she glanced around inconspicuously, but still did not see the man. Lin Shutang tightened her grip on the bag, feeling a rare sense of helplessness in her heart.

From childhood to adulthood, she could always roughly form a framework in her mind for most things, even if she had never done them before. However, this one thing was beyond her ability, and she didn't even know where to start.

"Shutang, let's take classes in the living room today! Auntie made some food, it will be ready in a while." After taking classes for a while, Mrs. Chen started to address Lin Shutang in a more intimate way.

"OK."

During class, Lin Shutang was thinking about something and was a little out of focus, but fortunately nothing went wrong.

A sweet aroma filled the living room.

The sound of keys being placed on the shoe cabinet came from the door, and Lin Shutang looked up.

"The sound of inkstones is coming, just in time, the cakes are out of the oven, try them."

He must have just come from the office, still wearing a suit jacket. Under the light, you can vaguely see the light blue stubble on his chin. Compared with the meticulous appearance I usually see, he looks a little more haggard.

The assistant followed behind, carrying a briefcase. He must have some work to discuss since he was following so late.

"No, Jin Yao is in the study?"

"Um."

After getting the answer, he strode towards the stairs.

When passing by the sofa area, the assistant nodded and greeted Lin Shutang, but Li Yansheng didn't even look at her.

Lin Shutang watched his back as he went upstairs, and twirled his fingers hidden under his long sleeves.

The relationship between the two seemed to have returned to the beginning.