Mu Qiu looked so petite and slender, as if all her bones would break if she was squeezed hard.
Human beings are so fragile.
But it is also very attractive.
I want to crush her into pieces and make her cry for me.
This was the only thought in Cheng Yanmo's mind.
Cheng Yanmo drank the last sip of wine in silence and placed the clean goblet on the small table. He glanced sideways at Mu Qiu, who looked embarrassed, and said, "Follow me."
After saying that, Cheng Yanmo took the lead and walked towards the banquet hall exit. Mu Qiu looked at the man's majestic and tall back, and after a moment's hesitation, she followed him.
In the crowd, Song Ci watched Mu Qiu and Cheng Yanmo leave one after another, her mood somewhat complicated. Han Zhan looked in the direction Song Ci was looking at and saw Mu Qiu chasing Cheng Yanmo away. A hint of deep thought flashed in his gray-blue eyes.
"Brother Han, let's go back too. It's getting late." It was already half past nine, and Han Zhan had to go to bed at ten o'clock.
Han Zhan nodded and left with Song Ci.
Du Xueyan had already lifted the hem of her skirt and took two steps towards Han Zhan and the others, but she saw the two of them suddenly walking towards the gate hand in hand. She stood there thinking for a few seconds, and finally turned around and walked towards several big men with prominent status.
On the way home, Song Ci and Han Zhan were each playing with their phones. Han Zhan was worried about Li Li's progress with his online friend, so he sent him a WeChat message: [Did you meet your online girlfriend?]
Li Li didn't reply to the message, maybe he was still busy.
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At that moment, in a music bar and late-night snack shop, Li Li and Su Beibei sat facing each other by the window. The shop was air-conditioned, and the barbecue on the table sizzled, emitting a meaty aroma that tantalized the taste buds.
Su Beibei picked up the glass and took a sip of ice beer. As she tilted her head back to drink, she caught a glimpse of Li Li peeking at her. Su Beibei put down the glass and asked Li Li, "Why are you peeking at me?"
Li Li seemed like a greenhorn, completely lacking the ease and grace to navigate the workplace. He honestly expressed his thoughts: "Before I met you in person, I imagined you to be a cute little girl."
Before coming, Li Li had prepared a butterfly necklace for Su Beibei. But when he saw Su Beibei in person, he found that she was as slender as a supermodel, and her black dress made her look cool and noble. He knew that he couldn't give the butterfly necklace away.
A butterfly necklace doesn't suit a woman like Su Beibei.
Su Beibei chuckled and asked Li Li, "Do you mind if I smoke?"
Li Li was slightly surprised, but nodded, "Go ahead."
Su Beibei started smoking, her posture sophisticated, a seasoned smoker at first glance. Li Li stole a glance at her again, realizing for the first time that a woman smoking could be so elegant and charming. However, smoking is harmful to health.
Li Li wanted to persuade Su Beibei to quit smoking, but he felt that their relationship was not close enough, so he held back. Not daring to look at Su Beibei any more, Li Li secretly lowered his head and took a sip from his wine glass.
The ice skin entered his stomach and suppressed his incredibly fast heartbeat.
Su Beibei held a cigarette in her hand and asked Li Li with a half-smile, "Are you disappointed in me?"
Li Li shook his head and said honestly, "You amaze me." Su Beibei was a type that Li Li had never met before. She looked like a woman with independent thoughts and unique behavior.
Su Beibei suddenly said, "Now that you know I saw you, what do you think?"
Li Li's expression became serious and he looked like he was listening attentively.
Su Beibei said, "You're so stupid."
Li Li: “…”
Li Li was disappointed and thought that this online relationship was about to end. Li Li was ready for the breakup, but then she heard Su Beibei say, "Silly people are good, easy to coax and funny."
Li Li had hope again.
He asked Su Beibei with some grievance: "So, am I still satisfactory to you?"
Su Beibei took a final drag on her cigarette, picked up her chopsticks, and flipped the pork belly in front of her. Smelling the aroma of the meat, Su Beibei noticed Li Li's nervousness and panic, and her heart softened for no reason.
A warm feeling flowed through her heart, and Su Beibei said, "Whether you are satisfied or not, we have to try it."
Li Li breathed a sigh of relief, "I will make you satisfied."
There was something ambiguous about this statement, and after it was said, both of them were stunned. Su Beibei smiled playfully and said, "I can't be satisfied without forty minutes." This was a topic between adults, so Li Li knew it.
He didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "That's not what I meant." After a pause, Li Li said seriously, "Forty minutes is still possible."
Su Beibei glanced at him a few times and hummed with a hint of anticipation, "Let's wait and see."
After a harmless adult joke, the awkwardness between the two of them faded a lot. After dinner, Su Beibei suggested going Dutch, but Li Li insisted on paying himself. "Next time, you treat me."
Su Beibei didn't argue with him.
They both drove here, so Li Li wanted to send Su Beibei home but had no chance. He looked at Su Beibei's red Porsche and praised her, "It's a nice car." It seemed that Su Beibei had made a lot of money from writing over the years.
Su Beibei reached out her hand to him.
Li Li was stunned.
"The gift in your pocket, isn't it for me?" Su Beibei had noticed Li Li's small action of stroking the box in his pocket many times, so she guessed that Li Li had prepared a gift for her.
Li Li was a little embarrassed. He said awkwardly: "I prepared a gift for you, but I was afraid you wouldn't like it."
"Let me see." Su Beibei insisted.
Li Li hesitated for a moment, but finally handed the butterfly necklace to Su Beibei. "I think I picked the wrong gift. You might not like it, so..." Before Li Li finished explaining, Su Beibei opened the box.
Inside the box is a butterfly necklace. The light pink butterfly pendant is dotted with small diamonds. It is sparkling, exquisite and cute. It is a gift suitable for little girls.
Indeed, such a pink and delicate gadget does not match Su Beibei's temperament.
"Thank you, I'll take it." Su Beibei realized the gift wasn't too expensive, so she accepted it. "I have a gift for you too." Su Beibei pulled out a stack of rectangular notes from her bag and handed it to Li Li.
Li Li looked down and found that it was a stack of coffee shop coupons.
Su Beibei: "Come to my coffee shop and I'll give you a discount."
Li Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Is this to attract business?"
Su Beibei gave Li Li a cold look and said, "My shop is not short of business, it's just short of a male boss. It's up to you whether he comes or not."
Li Li's heart was shot.
"I will definitely come."
After saying goodbye to Su Beibei, Li Li couldn't help but think back to the time they had spent together tonight as he drove home. He had to admit, Su Beibei was a sensible and intelligent girl, and a pleasure to be around. He liked her even more after meeting her in person.
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