Chapter 105: Disadvantage
When Zhu Jingchen touched her hot wrist, he seemed to be shocked by the sudden contact, and the next second he let go of her hand as if he had been electrocuted.
A trace of panic appeared on his face, and his eyes flashed with apology and a little shyness.
He said in a panic, "I'm sorry."
His voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of hurting her, and was extremely cautious.
In fact, Shen Yan was also a little at a loss, and her heartbeat inexplicably accelerated.
At that moment just now, she was not willing to shake him off immediately, but was rather reluctant to leave that warmth.
She didn't know why, but now she always felt particularly upset when she was around him.
She was increasingly unable to understand her own feelings, as if a ball of insoluble emotions was entangled in her chest.
Especially when he stared at her, his whole body seemed to melt.
That gaze was so gentle and focused that people dared not look directly at it, yet they were extremely greedy.
What she couldn't stand the most was the way he looked at her.
Every time they looked at each other, she would subconsciously avoid him, as if she would be trapped in him and unable to escape in the next second.
It felt like she instinctively wanted to escape—yet at the same time, she wanted to stay within his sight.
But she herself couldn't explain why she ran away.
I clearly didn't hate him, but every time I was alone with him, a vague sense of uneasiness and panic would creep into my heart, as if I would lose control in the next second.
This emotion came inexplicably, yet it was so real that even she herself found it difficult to understand.
It’s not like she hates him, she thought.
Zhu Jingchen is gentle and polite, calm and reliable, and never blames others at work.
From any perspective, he is a trustworthy person.
But he is just like this. As long as he looks at her, that indescribable feeling will surge like a tide.
But the way he looked at people always made her heart beat faster, her ears feel hot, and even her cheeks turn red.
His pair of dark and deep eyes seemed to hide something, making it impossible to look directly at them, nor to stare at them for too long.
The more she tried to avoid his gaze, the more she couldn't help but steal a few glances at him in her heart. This contradictory feeling made her feel tired.
Zhu Jingchen said gently: "I will not be in Shanghai this Saturday and Sunday."
As he spoke, he lowered his head to organize the documents in his hands. There was no extra emotion on his face, and his tone was as calm as a normal conversation.
"You keep the key, you can open the door directly when the time comes."
He paused, looked up at Chen Yan, and said, "Remember to lock the door before going to bed at night."
"I thought you weren't going to remind me."
She replied half-jokingly, a smile playing on her lips.
Shen Yan understood that he was going on a business trip, so she nodded, "I understand."
Although she agreed readily, she actually didn't care too much about it.
After all, everyone usually lives a busy life without disturbing each other.
He glanced at her and said, "One more thing."
He put down the folder in his hand, and his tone became noticeably more serious.
"What's up?"
She was a little confused.
She frowned and subconsciously looked at Zhu Jingchen, wondering if what he was going to say next was important.
She was not used to being told too many things, especially about the trivial details in life.
Zhu Jingchen slowly reminded, "As a friend, I still want to say it again: if you encounter danger, run first."
When he said this, his eyes were firm and his tone was unquestionable.
"Don't confront them head-on."
"Wait until you get to a safe place and then slowly figure out a solution."
After he finished speaking, he stared at Shen Yan's face quietly, as if to confirm whether he had really listened to his words and whether they had affected her heart.
He had said this many times, as if he had long seen that she would not give in.
Whether facing troubles, disputes or emergencies, she has never been one to back down.
But it is precisely this courage that sometimes brings danger, which is the most worrying aspect.
Shen Yan sighed, and finally had to give in, "Well, I remember."
She did not deny that she had not taken these words seriously enough, but chose to accept them directly.
Although I am a little unwilling to accept it, I also understand that this is indeed an issue that must be paid attention to.
"You really remember it?"
He asked hesitantly, as if he didn't believe her response would take effect so quickly.
The worry was evident in his tone.
She nodded seriously and said, "I may not have taken it seriously before, but this time, I really understand."
This time her tone was no longer as casual as before, but more sincere. "I don't want to make the same mistake again."
Especially tonight, when he easily controlled her as soon as she made a move.
At that moment she realized that even if she had confidence it was useless because the real gap in strength was there and no one could deny it.
She suddenly realized that she couldn't beat him at all.
Zhu Jingchen's physical fitness far exceeds that of ordinary people, and his reaction is extremely fast, which gives him a complete advantage in fighting or confrontation scenarios.
In comparison, my performance was as immature and weak as that of a little girl.
I'm afraid it can't handle many people.
Even against an ordinary stranger, without sufficient skills and training, she might just be a helpless target.
She couldn't be too confident, as this would only put herself in danger.
From this moment on, she finally realized that she was not omnipotent.
Being too conceited will only put yourself in an extremely disadvantageous position at critical moments.
She was unwilling to pay this price a second time.
The two of them chatted for a few more minutes and prepared to return to their respective dormitories.
After the conversation, both of them relaxed a little, and the originally serious atmosphere quietly dissipated as night fell.
Before leaving, she said that she would go to the bank to transfer the money to him on Friday at noon.
This is not only due to financial considerations, but also a manifestation of her responsibility.
"It just so happens that I also need to take care of some trivial matters. We can go together and save ourselves two trips."
She added.
After all, she was worried that the bank would be closed on Saturday, and she had to be busy with the purchasing department on Thursday and had no time to go out.
So the two of them decided to transfer the money on Friday at noon.
This arrangement is most suitable for them, it will not take up too much time and can effectively solve the problem of capital flow.
Zhu Jingchen thought it was okay.
He nodded in agreement. "It's settled then. I'll arrange all the work on Friday morning and meet you at the gate afterwards."
They agreed that he would wait for her at the gate of the manor on Friday at noon and take a walk together.
A plan was agreed upon, both parties agreed to it and began to plan the next course of action.
After saying goodbye, Zhu Jingchen walked towards the male staff dormitory in the east, while Chen Yan walked towards the female staff dormitory in the west.
The two of them walked on the dim path, one on the left and one on the right, their figures gradually moving away until they both disappeared at the end of the darkness.
Just at this moment, she unexpectedly bumped into Chen Zeyu at the corner of the long corridor.
Chen Zeyu looked up and saw her. He immediately waved his hand towards her, his tone calm but with an irresistible command, "Come here."
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