Chapter 214 There is someone waiting for her to come home.
The black Volkswagen drove into Phoenix Villa and came to a stop.
The air inside the car still carried the lingering smell of gunpowder from the fireworks along the riverbank.
The car door opened.
The cool night breeze brought a bit of clarity.
The man held her slender, cool hand and never let go.
The two walked silently into the villa, the dim light in the entryway outlining their hazy silhouettes.
Lin Wei had just closed the door when her heart started racing.
The feeling of a broken mirror being mended is like unexpectedly reuniting with a youthful crush at a crossroads.
Rare and fantastical.
Before Lin Wei could reach out to turn on the living room light, her wrist was grabbed by a large hand.
He gently pulled her back, and her back pressed against the door.
In the utter silence, only the heavy breathing of the two people could be heard.
Lin Wei looked up at him and murmured his name.
"Gu Jingcheng".
"Um,"
"I..."
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere set them apart.
A five-year hiatus was instantly ignited and awakened.
The man's overwhelming kisses landed squarely on her lips.
The tip of his tongue pried open her teeth.
"Weiwei, do you...want to...?"
Lin Wei's fingertips gripped the clothes on his waist, but he pressed her against the small space.
A careful, tentative kiss returned, a tiny, soft touch landing on his lips.
The man's breathing became heavy; one arm encircled her waist, while the other hand caressed her back.
Outside the window, the winter night is quiet; inside, the air is warm and inviting.
Sweat mingled with breath.
Five years of estrangement were smoothed out by honest physical communication...
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Lin Wei felt that these days of starting over with Gu Jingcheng were peaceful and quiet.
Time flows slowly and steadily forward.
The vague outline of "home" in his heart is being filled in and clarified little by little.
For example, right now.
She was handling work at the company.
But in the Phoenix Villa, one light was on for her.
There was someone waiting for her to come home.
Whenever she returned to the villa under the cover of night, the living room was lit by soft wall lamps.
Gu Jingcheng would always say that.
"You're back? The soup's keeping warm in the kitchen."
Sometimes they would lean against each other on the sofa and watch an old movie.
Sometimes they would each occupy a corner of the study and quietly work.
Occasionally, when they looked up, their eyes met.
In the stillness of the night, every touch is a perfect union of soul and body.
Warm flowers bloom in the darkness.
There was no dramatic upheaval, only a gentle, enduring companionship.
Such days are simple and peaceful.
It allowed Lin Wei's heart, which had been wandering for too long, to find a harbor.
She began to crave this simple, everyday life.
Perhaps a broken mirror can truly be mended...
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A Wednesday like any other.
Lin Wei, as usual, picked up her bag and prepared to go home.
But then she received a call from Pei Haoming.
The man's voice still carried the air of someone who had long held a high position.
It was as if that confession at the dinner party was just a business negotiation during a site visit.
She held her phone, taking a deep breath.
"Okay, Mr. Pei, I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, she sent Gu Jingcheng a WeChat message.
"Sorry, I have a dinner appointment with the client tonight, so I won't be back for dinner."
Gu Jingcheng stared at WeChat for a while, then lightly tapped the screen with his fingertip.
Type out a few words.
"Okay, tonight... I'll wait until you're asleep..."
Putting down my phone, a happy smile unconsciously appeared on my face.
The phone he had just put down rang again. Gu Jingcheng assumed it was Lin Wei calling.
He picked up his phone, frowned slightly, and answered the call.
On the other end of the phone was An Wanrong's cheerful and efficient voice.
"Mr. Gu, you're so busy every day..."
They've turned down so many dinner invitations from me these past few days.
So you're not going to keep your promise, are you?
I've been eagerly awaiting your meal!
"I've made a reservation at 'Honey Color,' how about we have dinner together tonight?"
Don't stand me up again!
Gu Jingcheng held his phone, remaining silent for a moment.
He did promise to treat her to dinner to thank her for helping him get tickets to the fireworks show.
Lin Wei had a dinner engagement, and he waited at home, making the time seem exceptionally long.
Moreover, he owed An Wanrong a favor.
When his elder brother suddenly passed away, he was appointed to take on the responsibility in a time of crisis.
All directors and shareholders opposed it.
It was An Wanrong, relying on her status as the eldest daughter of the An family and the large number of shares she held.
They stood firmly on his side.
That timely support was indispensable for him to quickly stabilize the situation.
He will always remember this kindness.
The glory days of Anjia are over.
An Wanrong also shed the halo of being a wealthy heiress and started working hard alone in Blue City.
Both publicly and privately, he seemed to have no reason to refuse this meal.
"Okay, see you in a bit."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Jingcheng glanced at the deepening night outside the window.
I grabbed my coat, put it on, and drove to "Honey".
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Inside the luxurious private room on the top floor of the Honey-Colored Restaurant,
Mr. Liu, the general manager of Yuecheng Technology, and Mr. Zhao, the general manager of Haiyue, sat upright.
His face couldn't hide his flattery and surprise.
God knows, for company owners of their caliber...
Normally, it's difficult to even get a meeting with a department director at the Pei Group.
Now he's actually able to associate with some of the truly top figures in Blue City's business world.
Pei Haoming, the head of the Pei Group, sat at the same table for a meal.
This is a blessing they could only dream of in their daily lives.
A few days ago, Assistant Lü privately approached them to convey President Pei's message.
Hopefully they can cause some trouble in their cooperation with Xinwei Technology, and the Pei family will give them some benefits afterward.
At first, they were completely baffled; someone like President Pei...
Why go to such lengths to target a startup?
Even now, seeing Pei Haoming's gaze occasionally drift to the aloof and outstanding CEO Lin beside him,
Then it dawned on me.
President Pei's true intentions are not what they seem; he's gone through all this trouble.
It was all for... to win the heart of the beauty.
Both of their companies became part of President Pei's pursuit plan.
They are "tools" for creating atmosphere.
Knowing this relationship, the two were naturally happy and at ease.
This is a great thing for them, with absolutely no downsides.
They not only obtained tangible benefits from the Pei family project,
This way, I can become a familiar face to President Pei, and I won't have to worry about not having opportunities to cooperate in the future.
So, in front of Lin Wei, the two of them...
They tacitly staged a scene where the client, the "dad," was willing to give the offending contractor a chance.
Mr. Liu raised his glass, his tone sincere.
"Mr. Lin, there may have indeed been some misunderstandings in the communication before."
We at Yuecheng are also optimistic about the prospects of our cooperation with Xinwei Technology.
General Manager Zhao agreed.
"The situation is the same at Haiyue; there are some hiccups in the initial procedures."
Now that President Pei has stepped in, let's all talk things out.
The company is still willing to give Xinwei a chance to reform herself.
Lin Wei breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at the unexpectedly smooth scene before her.
Pei Haoming indeed holds a very important position in the Blue City business community.
Originally, they would have had to pay several million in breach of contract fees.
One meal will solve the problem.
"Thank you very much for your understanding, Mr. Liu and Mr. Zhao."
Many thanks to President Pei for his mediation.
Xinwei will definitely repay everyone's trust with even better results.
Inside the private room, glasses clinked and drinks flowed freely, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
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