Chapter 67 Drinking soup alone won't fill you up; you need to eat meat!

The two walked side by side into the quiet lobby.

It was late, the front desk was empty, and the lobby was completely deserted.

The numbers displayed on the elevator panel jumped slowly.

Su Ruan felt warm in her stomach, but her heart was both hot and chaotic from the blunt threat she had just received in the car.

"I will be there when the exhibits arrive tomorrow."

Yan Tingnan turned to the side, his gaze fixed intently on her face.

"Um."

Su Ruan responded, but her gaze remained fixed on his thin lips, which were so close to hers.

That suppressed resentment was mixed with a subtle pleasure after being fed.

There was also a sudden surge of fascination with the beastly nature hidden beneath his dignified and ascetic exterior.

Why is it always him who teases her and controls the pace?

She suddenly turned to the side, raised her hand without warning, and precisely grasped the end of his Windsor knot tie.

It wasn't very strong, but it carried an irresistible pull.

Yan Tingnan paused, looking down at her.

His gaze was unfathomable, carrying a hint of inquisitive interest, showing no sign of surprise.

Su Ruan stood on tiptoe.

Her movements were as swift as a small animal pouncing on its prey, driven by her desire for control.

Her tongue boldly swept across his lips, carrying a hint of provocative sweetness.

She bit his lower lip, as if retaliating for the words he had said in the car that had made her blush and her heart race.

His Adam's apple bobbed heavily, and the glimmer of interest in his eyes ignited instantly.

But he didn't move, simply letting her take the lead in this sudden attack.

His large hands silently rested on her lower back, and through the thin fabric of her nightgown, the burning heat of his palms pierced her skin.

He was like a silent indulgent, and also like a lurking hunter, enjoying the prey she willingly offered.

That air of complete control, yet occasionally revealing a hint of indulgence, is so alluring.

She liked this two-way hunt even more.

bite!

The elevator doors opened smoothly beside the two of them.

The bright lights in the elevator car instantly poured out, illuminating the entangled figures of the two.

The kiss was short, but extremely intense.

Su Ruan took a step back, panting, her lips red and swollen, her eyes still hazy and filled with a hint of triumphant panic.

She used all her strength to push Yan Tingnan away.

Caught off guard, Yan Tingnan was pushed back slightly and released her grip.

She quickly slipped into the elevator and pressed the close button with lightning speed.

"Mr. Yan, good night and sweet dreams."

She leaned against the cold elevator wall, still slightly out of breath, her cheeks flushed, and two small flames burning in her eyes.

His voice was hoarse with a hint of smugness.

"Goodbye and don't come back!"

The door closed completely, cutting off that piercing gaze.

The elevator ascended smoothly.

Yan Tingnan raised her hand and ran her fingertips over the spot on her lower lip where she had been bitten.

The corners of his mouth, uncontrollably, gradually curved upwards.

...

The next morning, before dawn.

The air was filled with the smell of fresh paint and wood, and the sound of hammering echoed in the empty exhibition hall as the exhibits were set up.

The staff were busy moving equipment, adjusting lights, and checking lists.

Su Ruan arrived early, directing the workers to carefully move the display cases and checking the final safety route.

Just after nine o'clock, there was a commotion at the entrance.

"Su Daji! Getting up so early, who are you trying to kill?"

Huo Siyue arrived with her voice before she did, carrying two cups of coffee.

Su Ruang had just finished checking a set of data when he heard the sound and turned around.

His gaze swept past Huo Siyue and landed on the tall, upright figure half a step behind her.

Yan Tingnan.

Su Ruan suppressed the slight flutter in her heart and remained calm on the surface.

She simply nodded slightly to him, her tone maintaining just the right amount of professional distance.

"Good morning, Mr. Yan."

Yan Tingnan's gaze lingered on her for half a second behind his gold-rimmed glasses, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

"schedule?"

"The exhibits are being brought in at a normal pace and are proceeding as planned."

She answered in a businesslike manner.

Huo Siyue suddenly shoved a glass of iced Americano into her hand, winking at her.

"My brother bought it! He insisted on bringing an extra cup because it would be a waste to throw it away."

Water droplets condensed on the plastic cup, and the cup sleeve was printed with the logo of the private coffee shop that Yan Tingnan frequented.

Su Ruan took it, and the icy sensation seeped into her palm.

"Thank you for the coffee, Mr. Yan."

His tone was polite and steady, but the fingers holding the cup gently rubbed the area on the cup sleeve where the logo was printed.

"Thanks for your hard work."

His voice was calm, revealing no emotion.

Huo Siyue looked at her brother, then at Su Ruan.

His eyes darted around, his mouth stretched almost to his ears, and he was desperately trying to suppress his laughter.

Yan Tingnan didn't say anything more, and turned to talk to the person in charge who was checking the display cases.

Huo Siyue nudged over with a grin.

"Isn't the coffee delicious? My brother went out of his way to buy it!"

"You're such a liar! I clearly brought this for you, but you insisted on buying an extra cup."

"Ha, what an excuse even a dog wouldn't believe!"

"Load the cargo!"

She rolled her eyes and exposed her cousin.

Su Ruan took a sip of her iced Americano, her lips slightly upturned, and did not deny it.

Huo Siyue moved even closer, speaking in a low voice, like an underground party member making a rendezvous.

"My brother was acting strange last night! Extremely strange!"

Su Ruan looked up at her.

"What's wrong?"

"My brother's fiancée, whom his family forced upon him, the obedient daughter of the Lin family, returned to China ahead of schedule."

“At last night’s banquet, my brother was completely distracted; his mind was elsewhere.”

"The most exciting thing is that I heard from the housekeeper of Jinyuan that my brother specially instructed the kitchen yesterday to simmer ginseng chicken soup over low heat all afternoon using the top-quality ingredients he brought himself!"

"When I left, I packed up the soup, the bowl, and a serving of crab roe noodles freshly made by the chef at Jinyuan, and took it all with me!"

Huo Siyue nudged Su Ruan's shoulder.

"Tell me! Did it go into your stomach?"

Su Ruan didn't hesitate and nodded frankly.

"Yes, it's in."

"The taste is not bad."

"Ahhh! I knew it!"

Huo Siyue was so excited she almost jumped up, clutching her heart with both hands, her face contorted in shock.

"So, where are you at?!"

Huo Siyue's eyes gleamed with greed.

"Su Daji possesses boundless magical power! Quick! Tell me in detail!"

"How far have we progressed? Kissing? Touching? Or... you know... you know?"

"Can the 'force-the-heads' team pop the champagne now? Is my office play, high-definition and uncensored, just around the corner?"

Su Ruan was amused by her appearance, recalling the blunt things he had said in the car last night that had made her legs go weak.

And that kiss I initiated at the elevator entrance, my ears felt a little hot.

"It's not at the point where we can produce content for you or draw H-comics yet."

"Seriously, sis! We've practically fed you chicken soup and you've finished the crab roe noodles, and you two still haven't made any progress?"

"The chicken soup and crab roe noodles will cry!"

"Do they travel through the city into your belly to elevate your souls? Or to ignite your desires?"

Su Ruan took a sip of coffee and smiled faintly.

Take your time, there's no rush.

In short, this matter will be resolved soon.

"Slow down? If you're any slower, the daylily buds will get cold!"

Huo Siyue grabbed Su Ruan's arm.

"Do you know why Lin Yiyao came back early? She's already announced her engagement during the Mid-Autumn Festival!"

"Although my brother didn't really respond, he couldn't withstand the pressure from my maternal grandfather!"

"Comrade Su Ruan, the revolution is not yet successful, and your position as the empress is still in limbo!"

"Just drinking soup won't fill you up, you need to eat some meat!"

Su Ruan listened to Huo Siyue's rapid-fire barrage of words and finally couldn't help but burst into laughter, her shoulders trembling slightly.

"You're such a worrywart."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely let you sit at the head table when I get married."

Just as I was about to reply to her, I caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of my eye.

A mover wearing gray overalls and a baseball cap did not leave immediately after putting down an empty shelf, unlike the others.

Instead, they wandered aimlessly, taking advantage of the obstruction of the display boards.

His hat brim was pulled low, obscuring his face, and his movements revealed stiffness and anxiety.

Su Ruan's intuition immediately sounded the alarm.

Something's off about this person!