Chapter 444

"Don't you like me? Do you hate me?" Ji Hengchuan looked hurt, but after learning that Rong Rong didn't have someone she liked, he regained his composed demeanor.

He deliberately asked Rong Rong if she didn't like him right after asking her, and then asked her if she hated him.

In this way, Rong Rong would subconsciously deny the second question and ignore the first question, which is essentially equivalent to Rong Rong denying that she doesn't like him, which means she likes him.

Sure enough, Rong Rong shook her head and said, "No, no."

Ji Hengchuan smiled slightly, as if he had heard Rong Rong confess her feelings to him, even though he knew it was all just him playing tricks, and even though he knew that there were only the two of them in the room, and that Rong Rong had no intention of liking him.

But Ji Hengchuan was still very happy.

Whether it was his scheming or his feigned aggrieved expression, anyone who had dealt with him or Assistant Li would be utterly astonished.

Rong Rong didn't understand any of this. She was still explaining, "I just... um... don't want to get married yet."

“Then let’s not get married. There’s no need to call off the engagement,” Ji Hengchuan said gently.

Rong Rong smiled and said, "But I don't want to hold you back."

To be honest, Rong Rong was quite embarrassed. She had made people wait for five years, and then as soon as she woke up, she said she didn't want to hold them back. It sounded like she was a scumbag.

“It won’t delay things. Actually, I’ve never wanted to get married.” Ji Hengchuan smiled again, and Rong Rong’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

"It's true. Don't feel pressured. I've been waiting for you not only because we're engaged and out of a sense of responsibility, but also because I don't want to get married and can't stand my family pressuring me to get married. I used you as a shield, so I should be the one apologizing to you."

Ji Hengchuan looked at Rong Rong apologetically. How could someone as intelligent as him not see that his waiting was putting pressure on Rong Rong?

If anyone else had this mentality, he would think the other person was being pretentious and wouldn't bother to say anything more to them.

But Rong Rong was different; he was willing to spend more time and energy comforting the other party and explaining things slowly.

"Really?" Rong Rong breathed a sigh of relief. "You should have said so earlier!"

The beauty finally smiled after they started talking about serious matters, and Ji Hengchuan also smiled easily. "It's my fault. I've been taking advantage of you. How about I act as your shield again?"

"How so?" Rong Rong asked curiously.

Ji Hengchuan said, "If you don't want to get married, and we break off the engagement, your aunt will definitely keep urging you. Moreover, given your qualities, there will likely be a lot of suitors flocking to you."

If you had me as your fiancé, not only would your aunt stop pressuring you, but outsiders would also be less likely to approach you.

This way you get the peace and freedom you want, isn't that great?

Rong Rong's eyes grew brighter and brighter, feeling that what Ji Hengchuan said made perfect sense.

"Then you can't have a normal relationship or get married." Rong Rong was still a little hesitant.

"Don't worry, I don't have a lover and I'm not interested in getting married. I think I'm fine being alone right now, just like the previous 5 years."

Now, Rong Rong was completely relieved.

"How is it?" Ji Hengchuan pressed on.

"It seems pretty good." Rong Rong nodded.

666, however, spoke calmly in the system space, "Is it possible that he's trying to hook you?"

Rong Rong chuckled, "He's quite a catch. Even if I fall into his trap, it won't be a loss for me. It just means I'm interested in him."

"Okay, okay, the clown is actually myself." 666 cried and ran into the dark room.

"No problem." Rong Rong ignored 666. "However, if you have someone you like, you have to tell me in advance! I'll tell you in advance too!"

Ji Hengchuan tightened his grip, but pretended to be relaxed and said, "Of course!"

"Are you full? Would you like some more?" Ji Hengchuan glanced at the dishes on the table. Now that the important business was over, they could continue with dinner.

But Rong Rong shook her head, "No, I'm already full."

"Then..." Ji Hengchuan hesitated before saying what he really didn't want to say, "Shall we leave?"

He longed to spend more time with Rong Rong, but he knew he had to restrain himself. He had finally managed to dissuade Rong Rong from canceling the engagement, and if he were too enthusiastic and clingy, he might scare her away.

Never mind, there's always another day.

Rong Rong had already stood up, and Ji Hengchuan followed and took Rong Rong's bag from her hand.

Rong Rong paused, and Ji Hengchuan said naturally, "This restaurant is very famous, and many acquaintances in the industry come here. If we make a show of it, it will let everyone know about our relationship more quickly, achieving twice the result with half the effort."

"Okay." Rong Rong nodded. She saw the man in the suit and tie carrying a pink bag, which looked quite amusing. Rong Rong covered her mouth and chuckled.

Ji Hengchuan looked embarrassed. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing!" Rong Rong laughed even louder, while Ji Hengchuan's ears turned bright red, but he still tried to remain calm.

Rong Rong glanced at Ji Hengchuan's arm and suddenly had a mischievous idea. She went up and hooked her arm around his.

Ji Hengchuan froze instantly, almost forgetting how to walk. Rong Rong wasn't satisfied yet, so she rested her head on Ji Hengchuan's shoulder, "Brother Chuan, if you're so stiff, how will others believe that we have a good relationship?"

Her sweet, soft voice went straight to Ji Hengchuan's heart. He was at a loss for a few seconds, but quickly calmed down, took a few deep breaths, and slowly relaxed his body.

Feeling the body close to her soften, Rong Rong adjusted her position with satisfaction, "That's more like it."

This time, Ji Hengchuan was much calmer, if his hands weren't trembling.

The two walked out of the room and through the hall, gasping for breath the whole way.

As the two were about to leave the restaurant, they ran into Zhou Yu'an and his group.

Both sides remained rooted to the spot.

Zhou Yu'an was stunned and dazed. Not only him, but the people next to him also had similar reactions.

When they first came out of the room, they were surprised to hear the gasps in the hall and wondered what could have happened to make so many people lose their composure.

It's important to know that the people who come to this restaurant are all of high status and status, and they usually pay attention to their manners and have seen a lot of things, big and small.

It's both incredible and intriguing that such a group of people would react so strongly, disregarding etiquette.

As a result, they reacted in the same way as this group.

It turned out that a stunningly beautiful woman, as gorgeous as an angel, had appeared in the restaurant.

For the first time in his life, Zhou Yu'an stared intently at a woman, who was someone else's female companion.

But he couldn't care less about that; he felt his heart racing like he'd never felt before.

A deep love slowly swelled in his chest, his eyes could no longer look away, his heart and soul were captured, his attention, his world, his thoughts, his mind were now filled with the other person, only the other person!