Even when Jiang Cheng came home for dinner, he would only skim through the complicated dishes, grab something to eat to fill his stomach, and then rush back to his study. Gu Qingwan would follow him and lock the study door behind her.
Luo Xiaoli faced that cold, closed door countless times, and a sense of loss welled up inside her.
But she also knew that Jiangcheng was busy.
From the very first day she became Jiang Cheng's girlfriend, she knew that she would spend more and more time alone in the future. So even though she was very frustrated, she never complained to Jiang Cheng, but always gave him enough time and space to work hard.
However, after this period of close contact, Luo Xiaoli has become increasingly dependent on Jiang Cheng. But she also knows that she must be sensible, because what Jiang Cheng wants is definitely not a temperamental person who throws tantrums.
This kind of inner turmoil plays out in Luo Xiaoli's mind every day.
Countless times she passed by Jiang Cheng's locked doors, and she had to forcefully suppress the urge to knock on them.
Only today, upon learning that Jiang Cheng would be back to have dinner with her, did Luo Xiaoli feel a little better, and the little voice inside her screaming "Go find him!" finally quieted down a bit.
On the way, Jiang Cheng simply leaned back in the back seat with his eyes closed, his mind racing with thoughts of the many matters he would have to deal with the next day.
Since Dean Chen Shi and Dean Zhong Yingzhe semi-retired, Jiang Cheng has had to personally review all documents from the Energy Technology Institute and the Medical Technology Institute, and all decisions have had to be made by Jiang Cheng.
If he needs to be away for an extended period, these matters will naturally need to be handled by someone else. The most suitable candidates are, of course, the two original deans. They are familiar with everything and can quickly take over, and Jiang Cheng and they have absolute trust in each other.
Returning the two research institutes to their respective directors is the optimal choice.
This is a major event; another major event is the Global Mech Joint Research Institute project.
Thinking about this gave Jiang Cheng a headache.
Everything at the Energy Technology Institute and the Medical Technology Institute is on track, but the Global Mech Joint Research Institute project is just starting out, and he really doesn't know who to entrust it to for the time being.
"call……"
As the car slowly came to a stop in the yard, Jiang Cheng temporarily put aside his worries.
While sitting at the table waiting for the food to be served, he couldn't concentrate at all. Even as Luo Xiaoli chattered on about funny stories from the past, Jiang Cheng still couldn't muster any interest.
He silently finished his meal, then turned to Luo Xiaoli and said, "I'm going upstairs now."
Luo Xiaoli was taken aback at first, and then the light in her eyes immediately went out: "You... alright, then you go back and rest first, call me if you need anything."
It's always like this.
Oh well, she's used to it.
During this time, she woke up countless times from her dreams, only to find her beloved lying beside her when she turned over. At first, Luo Xiaoli felt a void in her heart. But after the same thing happened so many times, she seemed to have become numb to it all.
Today is the same.
The night was pitch black, with only a few stars peeking out in the east. The earth was bathed in a warm, inviting darkness. The moonlight was hazy, seemingly just a few empty specks of light adorning the sky, its soft glow barely visible on the balcony tiles.
Luo Xiaoli walked barefoot on the carpet, watching the wall clock point to eleven o'clock. A feeling of drowsiness kept creeping into her mind. She hesitated for several steps at the door of the study, but in the end, she didn't go over to knock.
After editing a message saying "I'm going to sleep now," Luo Xiaoli wrapped herself in the blankets and fell into a deep sleep.
When she woke up again, she reached out her fair, delicate arm and touched the empty silk sheets beside her, which undoubtedly told her that no one had ever been there.
Disappointed and sad.
A mix of emotions welled up inside me.
Luo Xiaoli sighed and got up, gathering her charcoal-like long hair behind her head.
Summer nights are not cold; even with a slight breeze, they only make people feel comfortable.
She wore only a slip dress, the black satin wrapping around her body, which made her figure appear even more graceful and slender, while the lace trim on the sides accentuated her incredibly thin waist. The ribbon bow at the back made Luo Xiaoli's shoulder blades look even more delicate.
Beneath long eyelashes, his amber eyes were devoid of any emotion.
She was wearing slippers and walked slowly to the door of Jiang Cheng's study.
Just as she expected, Jiang Cheng has been working until now.
Previously, Jiang Cheng would occasionally sleep with her, and he would always get up after she fell asleep and work at his desk until the next morning.
Seeing how hard he was working, all of Luo Xiaoli's negative emotions vanished.
He's working so hard; it would be really inappropriate for her to throw a tantrum.
She simply crossed her arms over her chest, propped her thin shoulders up, and leaned slightly against the door frame.
Across from him stood Jiang Cheng, his features cold and stern, his high nose bridge and thin jawline making him appear even more resolute. He merely pursed his lips slightly, making his entire face look even more aloof and indifferent.
Luo Xiaoli simply looked at him quietly, her mind racing.
It wasn't until a long time had passed, and Jiang Cheng seemed to have finished part of his work, that he looked up again and let out a soft breath.
As he looked up, he caught a glimpse of Luo Xiaoli leaning against the doorway out of the corner of his eye.
"you……"
Jiang Cheng's eyes showed utter astonishment.
He was about to explain something when Luo Xiaoli floated to his side, extended her jade-like index finger, and touched his lips.
After doing all this, Luo Xiaoli sat down next to Jiang Cheng, her smile tinged with a hint of heartache, and said, "You're busy, I just came to keep you company, I..."
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