Chapter 33
Zhou Yun, that girl who forgot her sisters once she had a man, Liang Shi tossed his phone aside, lay on the bed and watched Yao Lei spray perfume in the air a few times, then spin around as the perfume molecules fell. Traveling is really relaxing!
"She's going on a date with her boss!"
Yao Lei walked over and sprayed her twice: "Of course, let's go, let's go for a walk."
Liang Shi patted his clothes with disdain: "I just changed my clothes! This perfume doesn't match Wuyuan Huangling at all."
Yao Lei picked up her bag and reached out to Liang Shi: "I just grabbed a bottle of perfume, it'll have to do with this. But I smelled a very unique scent on President Li this morning, I wonder if it was given to me by Bai Mengjiang."
Liang Shi got out of bed with the help of her hand, and when he heard her last sentence, his hand holding the bag paused: "Why did you say it was... a gift from the host?"
"Everyone knows that Mr. Li likes perfume. He not only collects it, but also likes to develop it himself. However, Mr. Li usually wears woody scents. Today's scent has a hint of citrus and rose, which is not his style. The most likely reason is that Mr. Li went to Bai Mengjiang's interview and received a gift from her!"
If Liang Shi hadn't known that the scent was the perfume Li Junqian had developed in Singapore and named 'Reminiscence', he would almost have believed Yao Lei's analysis.
"Everyone knows that President Li doesn't like gossip, so be careful not to let him hear it. He seems magnanimous, but he's actually incredibly petty!"
Yao Lei narrowed her eyes: "No, right? President Li is quite nice."
Liang Shi shrugged: "Maybe I'm mistaken! Alright, let's not talk about leaders or work on such a nice day! I'm starving, let's go eat!"
There were no plans for this afternoon, so we were free to explore on our own. Huangling wasn't too big, and we kept running into small groups of people as we wandered around. Liang Shi discovered that Yao Lei was a real foodie, trying every local delicacy, which resulted in Liang Shi being almost bursting with food when he got back to his lodgings.
After walking around all afternoon, Liang Shi returned to her lodgings, quickly took a shower, and lay down. Yao Lei teased her, "Your physique isn't up to par. Why don't you come and practice yoga with me sometime?"
Liang Shi hugged a corner of the quilt, feeling dizzy and sleepy: "Let's discuss it again. I won't participate in the activities organized by Xiao Song and the others. Just tell them I have a bit of a cold and I'm going to sleep for a while."
Xiao Song just mentioned in the group chat that the administration department organized an evening event—a barbecue and entertainment—but Liang Shi wasn't interested; he figured he'd rather go to sleep.
When Liang Shi woke up, it was past nine o'clock. Huangling was quiet. He turned over and saw that Yao Lei hadn't returned yet. He had sent some online werewolf game mini-programs in the group chat. He guessed that everyone was having a great time playing them right now.
There were many photos from the scene in the group chat. Liang Shi clicked on a photo of Gu Feng kissing Zhou Yun, probably because he lost a game or was forced to do it there. Luckily, she wasn't involved. Just as she was about to turn off her phone, she suddenly remembered something and went through all the photos in the group chat.
Yeah, he's the boss, how could he not participate? It wasn't that gloomy black this morning, this guy was actually wearing a denim outfit, and I must say, he looked young and handsome. In the casual photos I took, all the girls around him were staring at him.
This man has always been charming.
The time was neither too early nor too late, and Liang Shi decided not to spend the precious time in bed, so he went out for a walk and experienced the feeling of Huangling at night.
Too lazy to change, I just put on a trench coat over my pajamas. As soon as Liang Shi stepped outside, she sensed something was wrong. The temperature in the mountains was nothing like in the city, but she was too lazy to go back and change. She looked up and saw the bright, crescent moon, seemingly right next to her. She found a few angles, took some pictures, and posted them on her WeChat Moments.
Liang Shi dared not go too far. With her poor memory, she figured she wouldn't be able to find her way back if she went too far. Walking alone on the bluestone bricks at night only added to her loneliness.
Liang Shi used to think that when she got old, she and her partner would leave the big city and choose a quiet mountain place to grow old. Especially during the time she was with Li Junqian, she actually fantasized about it. Now, thinking back, she can't help but laugh. She was so naive back then.
"What's so funny about the ground?"
Liang Shi was startled when he heard that familiar voice: "What's it to you?"
"If you don't have a cold, why are you out?"
The three-word proverb is well-invented: "Mind your own business."
Knowing her temperament, Li Junqian handed her the bag in his hand: "I just bought this at the pharmacy. It will help you recover faster."
She used a cold as an excuse not to go to the event. Did this man really think she had a cold and went to find a pharmacy late at night? Are there any pharmacies in Huangling, Wuyuan? Wasn't he participating in an event?
If I didn't accept the medicine, wouldn't that be too ungrateful? Liang Shi wasn't that adamant, so he took the plastic bag: "Thank you, but I still want to emphasize one more thing to you. We already agreed beforehand, so could you please stop sending me random messages, like the one this morning?"
To everyone's surprise, the person calmly replied, "When it comes to feelings, I don't want to hide any emotions from you. When we were young, I respected your ideas and could go along with you, but when you like someone, there will always be an instinctive reaction."
Having grown accustomed to their constant expressions of love in France, and having gotten used to it, why does she find it cheesy now?
This probably happened to her.
The sounds of laughter and conversation grew louder as they approached. Without thinking, Liang Shi grabbed Li Junqian's hand and ran into the dark alley. It was a dead end, and the alley got narrower and narrower as they went in. Eventually, the two of them had to stand chest to chest, face to face.
Luckily, there was a height difference, otherwise Liang Shi would have wanted to slap herself on the head twice. She must have been out of her mind to pull him over. She and Li Junqian hadn't done anything, so even if someone had seen them, it would have been easy to explain. Besides, it was just a coincidence that they bumped into each other!
At the entrance of the alley, a group of voices grew louder and louder. Liang Shi heard Marry's voice; the group was reviewing a game of Werewolf.
Li Junqian felt his coat being pulled down forcefully and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Don't be nervous."
Liang Shi wanted nothing more than to stomp on his foot: "Who's nervous!"
Presumably she couldn't control herself when she shouted, Marry, who happened to be passing by the alley entrance, stopped and pulled the person next to her aside, saying, "Hey, look, is there someone inside?"
Liang Shi felt like he was about to have a heart attack, and his hands gripped even tighter involuntarily. The next second, a familiar, warm breath came over him. Liang Shi's mind didn't have time to react, but he subconsciously and habitually accepted it.
Just then, someone outside the alley said, "Hurry up and leave! That young couple is having some fun, don't disturb them!"
The kiss lasted for an unknown amount of time before Liang Shi's dazed mind finally recovered. He realized that she had slipped her hands inside his denim jacket and wrapped them around his firm waist, while her waist was filled with the warmth of his hands.
You're going to die!
Liang Shi didn't care about anything else and bit him hard: "Li Junqian, are you sick? Taking advantage of me like this?"
"If I said I was just pretending to kiss you, and you responded..."
Liang Shi would never admit it, even though it seemed like she had just responded to his kiss...
"Li Junqian, you dare to do it but not admit it? Don't tell me it was to drive those people away. Didn't you want to kiss me a long time ago? Just like that text message you sent!"
Liang Shi admitted that whenever she met him, it was like Mars colliding with Earth.
In the dim alley, there was only a faint moonlight. Even with just this dim light, Liang Shi could still see the desire in Li Junqian's eyes, as if he were staring at his prey.
"Xiaoshi, I did just want to act and get them to leave, but I won't deny that I wanted to do something to you, you know, not just a kiss."
Liang Shi was only outwardly tough; when faced with an opponent like Li Junqian, she was completely outmatched. However, she feigned composure and said, "Stop! Li Junqian, are you tired of playing the gentleman? Do you really want to play some exciting games?"
She was armed with a variety of cameras and microphones, while he, wearing a bulletproof vest, ignored her cold words.
"When we're young, I hope that when we're with someone we like, it's based on mutual consent. I won't force you. But tonight the moonlight is so beautiful, and we're so close. I want to hug you tightly, is that okay?"
Every time, this man would adopt this pleading posture. Liang Shi told himself not to be deceived by his so-called gentlemanly demeanor, but each time he seemed unable to refuse.
Subconsciously, she accepted him, didn't she?
"Here, hug me. Consider it a thank you for the medicine."
It was called a hug, but it really was a big hug. Liang hadn't been held in someone's arms for a long time. People who are used to being alone also crave warmth when they are used to being alone.
"Do you remember the favor you owe me? Staying with me..."
Liang Shi was still indulging in self-pity when reality slapped him hard in the face. Sure enough, how could a capitalist possibly do something useless and waste time?
Liang Shi shoved him away forcefully: "Li Junqian, I thought you were a real gentleman. You really want me to sleep with you? What are you laughing at?"
Li Junqian was truly wronged: "Xiaoshi, can you let me finish?"
Liang Shi glared at him, wondering if she had misunderstood him. But his gaze was definitely not innocent!
Do you remember when you said you could use ceramic to make perfume bottles?
Liang Shi certainly remembered, but wait, ceramics? Wuyuan, Jiangxi… could it be…
"I originally wanted to take you directly to Jingdezhen for a business trip, but Frankl suggested a team-building activity, so I decided to choose this location instead. What I meant was, could you come with me to Jingdezhen tomorrow?"
So that's how it is. She really misunderstood him, making her look like a lecherous woman. How embarrassing!
"I heard there's a group tour tomorrow. Wouldn't it be more noticeable if the two of us weren't there?"
After Liang Shi finished speaking, Li Junqian reached out and helped her button up her trench coat, which startled her, but she didn't stop him.
"You have a fever. I'll take you to the hospital for an IV drip tomorrow."
Liang Shi was taken aback: "Huh?"
Is this an attempt to get her to lie?
"Go home early, lest you catch a real cold."
Liang Shi, clutching the plastic bag in her hand, came to her senses. So this guy knew she was faking being sick?
Indeed, how could such a simple trick fool him?
"I'm afraid someone will see me, so I'll go first! Come out again in five minutes!"
Liang Shi turned to leave, but after taking only two steps, her hand was grabbed. She turned back and glared at him: "What are you doing?"
Li Junqian couldn't help but laugh: "You're all baring your teeth and claws at me, yet you're such a coward? It's too late, I'm worried about you being alone, let's go together."
Liang Shi wasn't cowardly, she was just afraid of running into acquaintances and not being able to explain herself! She quickly shook off Li Junqian's hand, picked up the bag and ran off, while Li Junqian behind her smiled and looked at the moon in the sky.
The moonlight was beautiful, and so was his mood.
When Liang Shi returned to her room, Yao Lei was just coming out of the bathroom. Seeing the medicine in her hand, she asked, "Did you go out to buy medicine? Are you really sick?"
The thought of having to feign illness and go out with Li Junqian tomorrow made Liang Shi decide to play along. She pretended to cough and said, "I do have a bit of a cold. I'm afraid of infecting you, so I'm going to sleep now!"
I received a WeChat message from Zhou Yun: "Were you and President Li in the alley just now? Don't worry, they don't know anything."
Liang Shi pretended not to understand: What are you talking about? I've been sleeping in my room the whole time!
Zhou Yun sent an emoji that I understand. Liang Shi blushed again when he thought about what had just happened. Just then, Li Junqian sent a message: "Waiting for you downstairs at seven o'clock tomorrow morning."
Just then, Yao Lei leaned over and saw that Suzie's face was flushed: "Suzie, are you running a fever? Your face is so red?"
Liang Shi quickly tucked his phone under his pillow: "Maybe, go to sleep!"
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