Chapter 35 [35]
Stealing feelings
Vision was blurred, and the surrounding scenery appeared dim.
Their eyes met in mid-air, and it was as if a warm power was being infused into them.
Despite the rain's erosion, making it cold, damp, and salty, Luo Qingyue smiled in response to his arrival.
Not only her, but Xu Jie, Song Tao and He Jiale were also dumbfounded.
The rain continued to wash over the road surface and the vegetation on both sides. Lu Mingxiao did not give them much time to think, nor did he say anything unnecessary. With his innate powerful aura, he calmly gave orders.
"Get on the vehicle, turn on transport mode, I put down the trailer hook, and pull it onto the flatbed truck."
He first spoke to Xu Jie, and then turned to the crowd, saying, "You should all get in the car and go up too."
With everything arranged clearly, the colleagues responded immediately and boarded the bus first.
Luo Qingyue walked at the back, and Lu Mingxiao gently held her hand.
For a brief two seconds, their skin touched, and she gripped Lu Mingxiao's hand tightly.
She smiled and glanced at him, telling him that she was fine and not to worry.
A split second before Xu Jie glanced over, Luo Qingyue pulled her hand away and opened the passenger door.
She didn't sit down, but instead asked He Jiale for an umbrella, opened it, and held it over Lu Mingxiao's head.
"Thank you for your help, Mr. Lu."
Lu Mingxiao and she smiled at each other.
Without stopping, he bent down and placed the tow hook to connect Xu Jie's car to the tow truck.
The cargo tray at the back of the trailer has been tilted down.
Luo Qingyue then closed her umbrella, reminded Lu Mingxiao to be careful, and got into Xu Jie's car.
Through the car window, Xu Jie could be seen to have already switched to transport mode, and she gave Lu Mingxiao an OK sign.
Lu Mingxiao opened the driver's side door of the trailer, jumped in, and quickly towed Xu Jie's car onto the cargo bed.
The cargo shelf slowly rose and leveled out. He started the car, turned the steering wheel, and drove onto the main road of the expressway.
Xu Jie opened the armrest box, took out tissues, and distributed them to everyone to wipe themselves.
There was a glass window behind the driver's seat of the trailer, and Lu Mingxiao's figure was clearly visible to everyone.
With her emotions calmed down, Song Tao couldn't hide her excitement: "I never dreamed that it would be President Lu who would save us. The moment he walked towards me in the rain, he brought a ray of hope, and the sky around us instantly brightened up. He is indeed my husband, and he is so handsome."
The tissues were soaked through, and He Jiale pulled out two more: "I knew this man was amazing, but I didn't expect him to be this amazing. He can even drive a tow truck. What other surprises does he have up his sleeve that I don't know about?"
Xu Jie was not surprised at all, but praised him: "Do you think just anyone can be the president of Mingyue? President Lu has an A license, so no car model is too difficult for him."
Through the car window, Luo Qingyue watched Lu Mingxiao's back.
"President Lu can also drive a yacht and is preparing to take his pilot's license test. When that happens, everything that runs on land, swims in the water, and flies in the sky will be under his control." After a pause, she sighed with starry eyes, "What an omnipotent man."
Appreciation, admiration, and respect were mixed in with the words.
Luo Qingyue thought she would receive a positive response from the other three.
To her surprise, when she turned her head to look at them, they were staring at her with very strange expressions.
Do I have something dirty on my face?
Luo Qingyue opened her shoulder bag and took out her makeup mirror when she heard Xu Jie ask, "How do you know so much about President Lu's private affairs?"
She had ridden on Lu Mingxiao's yacht on Lefen Island.
He said he wanted to take the pilot's license test, but he put it off several times because he was too busy.
Fearing that something might be amiss, Luo Qingyue made an excuse, saying, "I helped him make a video before, and we talked about it."
The next second, she quickly changed the subject, pointing to the farmland not far away: "Look, is that wheat or rice?"
...
Half an hour later, the tow truck drove into the after-sales service center.
This is the only authorized point set up by Mingyue in Yuanjiang City, and it is connected to the delivery center.
Xu Jie's car was unloaded and taken into the repair shop.
Lu Mingxiao bent down and carefully inspected the blown-out right rear tire.
The crack is too large to be repaired; the entire tire needs to be replaced.
He informed Xu Jie, and after receiving permission, he found the tools and began work.
“Come and lend me a hand,” he said to Ho Ka-lok.
Xu Jie never expected that her car would receive personal care from her boss.
"I must take the tires that Mr. Lu removed home and keep them on the balcony as a treasure."
Song Taoxin said enviously, "The price of your car has skyrocketed; it has now entered the million-dollar club."
The boss showcasing a brand-new skill is a great selling point.
Luo Qingyue was not idle; she used her phone to record videos for Lu Mingxiao, not daring to blink.
Lu Mingxiao first used a jack to lift one side of the car off the ground, then unscrewed the lug nuts and pulled the tires out vertically.
His movements were very skillful; he separated the old tire from the rim, put on the new tire, pushed it to the right rear wheel position, and tightened the lug nuts. Ho Ka-lok helped him by handing him tools throughout the process.
The entire process took no more than five minutes; the tire was changed.
After checking the tire pressure, Lu Mingxiao instructed He Jiale to put the tools away and return them to their original place.
Lu Mingxiao washed his hands clean after they were stained with black dirt, and only then did he meet the center manager.
Upon learning that he had personally changed the tire, the manager said in a flustered manner, "Mr. Lu, such a thing can be easily done by giving instructions. How could we trouble you to do it yourself?"
"It's just a small effort, no problem."
After Lu Mingxiao finished speaking, he introduced Luo Qingyue and the others to the manager, saying, "They are all colleagues from headquarters, here to help out at the auto show."
The manager suddenly realized what was going on and greeted him with a smile and a nod.
Luo Qingyue smiled in response, and heard the manager say to Lu Mingxiao, "Then I'll arrange a car to take you back to the hotel."
"They also happened to be checking into the hotel."
After Lu Mingxiao finished speaking, he looked at the driver, Xu Jie, and asked, "I'll hitch a ride with you, you don't mind, do you?"
The boss both towed them out and helped change their tires.
Let alone hitch a ride, Xu Jie wouldn't object to having them carry her to the hotel.
She didn't answer Lu Mingxiao, but opened the passenger door and said respectfully, "Mr. Lu, please."
Seeing this, Luo Qingyue volunteered: "Sister Xu, you must be tired from your journey. Go and rest in the back. I'll drive."
The boss sat in the passenger seat. Xu Jie had never done this before and was afraid of neglecting him, so she agreed to Luo Qingyue's suggestion.
She didn't forget to have He Jiale put the removed tire in the trunk, and then she, Song Tao, sat in the back seat together.
Luo Qingyue got into the driver's seat and, while fastening her seatbelt, secretly glanced at Lu Mingxiao.
Coincidentally, Lu Mingxiao also looked at her. They didn't exchange a single word, only their eyes met, but that was more moving than any words could have been spoken.
Luo Qingyue entered her destination into the car's navigation system and drove the car to the after-sales service center.
Lu Mingxiao suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Xu Jie, "Were you the one who won the grand prize at last year's annual meeting?"
Luo Qingyue pricked up her ears to hear Xu Jie's affirmative reply: "You personally presented me with this award."
As the car passed the intersection, Luo Qingyue asked curiously, "What's the prize?"
"It's the car you're driving."
He Jiale said, "One of the two grand prize winners is our Sister Xu."
Wow, this is the epitome of good luck!
Luo Qingyue exclaimed in surprise, then turned to Song Tao and He Jiale and asked, "What did you two get?"
Song Tao: "The Sunshine Encouragement Award is an air fryer."
He Jiale didn't have any yarn and was too lazy to mention it, so he looked at Lu Mingxiao's profile.
Mr. Lu was very approachable today. He mustered up his courage and asked, "Mr. Lu, why did you come to pick us up in a tow truck?"
"I just happened to be here to inspect the after-sales service center."
Lu Mingxiao replied, "There were several traffic accidents this morning, and we were short-handed here, so I just lent a hand. I didn't expect it to be you guys."
He Jiale exclaimed, "Wow! That's such a coincidence!"
Lu Mingxiao gave a soft "hmm" and glanced at Luo Qingyue.
In fact, there are hardly any coincidences; they are all just human worries and concerns.
As we walked along, the rain gradually subsided and stopped completely by the time we reached the hotel.
Suddenly, a crack appeared in the dark sky, letting in beams of light that dispelled the gloom.
The five-star hotel offers comprehensive services.
Luo Qingyue drove the car up the slope and parked it at the gate. The doorman opened the trunk and took out their luggage one by one.
There is a valet parking service. Xu Jie handed the car keys to the doorman, and Lu Mingxiao, who knew the way well, led them to the lobby to check in.
Lu Mingxiao arrived last night and is staying in the presidential suite on the 20th floor.
Even though only big shots of his caliber receive preferential treatment from the organizers, Luo Qingyue and her group were assigned double rooms on the eighth floor.
The hotel environment was nice, so Luo Qingyue naturally wouldn't mind sharing a room with someone else.
She shared a room with Xu Jie, room number 812. Because they had gotten wet in the rain, they needed to take a shower and change into clean clothes before going out.
Xu Jie told Luo Qingyue to shower first. Luo Qingyue quickly rinsed off, then picked up her phone and saw a message from Lu Mingxiao.
[Lu Mingxiao]: I'm in the laundry room on your floor, do you want to come over?
She and Lu Mingxiao had met, but they hadn't had a chance to be alone together yet.
"Yes, of course I want it." Without hesitation, Luo Qingyue took her room key and phone, along with her dirty clothes.
The laundry room was at the end of the corridor, and Luo Qingyue passed through the glass door.
I just happened to see Lu Mingxiao standing in front of the washing machine, putting his clothes in.
Hearing footsteps, Lu Mingxiao turned around and saw Luo Qingyue walking briskly past him, glancing at him sideways.
"I thought you came here specifically to see me, but it turns out it's because the washing machines on the 20th floor are all on strike."
"Why can't I call room service if I'm on strike?"
Call room service, and someone will come to collect your clothes, wash them, and return them to your room.
Lu Mingxiao helped Luo Qingyue turn on another washing machine. After Luo Qingyue put the clothes in and set the program, he took her hand.
"Actually, it was just a cover, so that if people found out we were meeting secretly, we could find a suitable excuse."
Luo Qingyue raised her voice in accusation: "What, am I so shameful that I can't stand the light of day?"
Lu Mingxiao understood: "I thought you would mind, so I'll go and call all your colleagues over."
As soon as Lu Mingxiao turned around, Luo Qingyue clung tightly to his arm and winked at him, saying, "I was just teasing you."
Lu Mingxiao smiled indulgently, put his arm around Luo Qingyue's shoulder, and led her to sit down on the sofa next to him.
No one was in the laundry room yet. The warm yellow light illuminated only her and Lu Mingxiao, and an ambiguous atmosphere permeated the air.
Lu Mingxiao asked with concern, "Are you comfortable in the room? Would you like to upgrade to a single room?"
With her hands on the sofa, Luo Qingyue subconsciously asked, "You're paying?"
Lu Mingxiao blurted out, "Deduct it from your salary."
Luo Qingyue gritted her teeth: "Damn capitalists."
Lu Mingxiao smiled and said, "I was just teasing you."
"It's just parroting; there's nothing new about it."
Despite her complaints, Luo Qingyue knew perfectly well that Lu Mingxiao would never let her spend money. "A double room is fine. If I can't sleep at night, I'll have someone to keep me company. I won't upgrade. It would be too boring to live alone."
Lu Mingxiao responded, then put his arm around Luo Qingyue's waist and let her rest her head on his shoulder.
After a moment of silence, recalling the lingering fear from not long ago, Lu Mingxiao asked, "When the tire blew out, what did you feel? Did you experience a moment of oxygen deprivation?"
"Yes, it was really scary."
Luo Qingyue answered truthfully, "Fortunately, Sister Xu is experienced and parked the car steadily in the emergency lane, preventing it from overturning and causing us to be injured."
She paused, then grabbed Lu Mingxiao's arm, as if to claim credit: "Did you see the warning sign behind the car? I placed it according to the method you taught me."
Lu Mingxiao nodded: "Our little Yue'er is now a seasoned driver with plenty of experience."
Luo Qingyue modestly replied, "No, no, it's all thanks to Mr. Lu's excellent teaching."
Recalling the scene of Lu Mingxiao walking towards her in the rain, she looked up at him and continued, "Song Tao said that when you appeared, she felt like the sky had brightened. I felt the same way. For the ten thousand and first time, I was captivated by your handsomeness. The wind and rain were so strong that I was really a little desperate, but seeing you made everything that had happened all worthwhile."
"It's all in the past."
Lu Mingxiao patted her head. "Caxia's lunch is a buffet. Remember to eat plenty. The king crab, sashimi, and grilled lamb chops are all good."
"It's not like I haven't tried it before."
Luo Qingyue said, "Lü Shuyi especially loves the roasted durian here, but I really can't stand the smell."
Lu Mingxiao: "The roasted durian is a limited supply, one serving per person. I'll share it with my colleagues."
"Yes, it's not a waste."
Luo Qingyue looked up and asked, "Will you come with us, or do you have other plans?"
Lu Mingxiao: "The auto show organizers arranged a dinner outside."
Luo Qingyue: "What about this afternoon?"
"Meet with government leaders to discuss policy matters."
Lu Mingxiao replied, "I don't have any plans for tonight. If there's anywhere you'd like to go, I can go with you."
"I have to set up the venue this afternoon. I'm not sure if I'll be able to walk around tonight. We'll see."
Lu Mingxiao replied with an "okay." Luo Qingyue thought for a moment and then earnestly instructed, "Drink less alcohol at noon, and don't sit next to any other women, understand?"
Lu Mingxiao raised his hand and pinched her cheek: "Since you're so worried, come with me. I'll introduce her to others as my future girlfriend. She transmigrated here just to keep me under her thumb."
Luo Qingyue moved his hand away, trying her best to distance herself from him.
"Why don't you think about how to confess your feelings to me, without mentioning the word 'future'?"
Lu Mingxiao set the program to be a washer-dryer combo.
After drying was finished, he took out his and Luo Qingyue's clothes, smoothed them out, and folded them neatly.
After leaving the laundry room, Lu Mingxiao escorted Luo Qingyue to the door of room 812.
"The organizer's car is already waiting downstairs, so I won't go back to my room. You can leave your clothes here for now."
Luo Qingyue agreed and took the clothes from his hands.
Suddenly, the sound of a door opening came from beside her. Luo Qingyue instinctively grabbed the doorknob and winked at Lu Mingxiao.
Lu Mingxiao gave her a hug, and only after the person disappeared at the end of the corridor did she reluctantly let go of his hand.
Xu Jie opened the door, and Luo Qingyue pretended nothing had happened. She heard her say, "I was wondering why the door wouldn't open; I forgot to unplug it."
Luo Qingyue pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh, and silently walked inside.
With his back to Xu Jie, he quietly hid the man's clothes in his suitcase.
[Author's Note]
Moon: I love this feeling of stealing a moment [winking emoji][winking emoji][winking emoji]
Xiao: Sneaking hand-holding, how exciting! [Let me see][Let me see][Let me see]
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