Chapter 28 Pulling Off His Pajamas
Don't look at me like that.
Tan Zhaojing glanced at her and said, "I just happened to catch a glimpse of her."
Lin Zaoyi's eyes remained resentful. "That shouldn't have been brought up."
Tan Zhaojing's brows furrowed slightly, his expression a mixture of light and shadow, "How do you define the 'white moonlight' in your heart?"
White devil.
Lin Zaoyi didn't understand why he was interested in this, so she didn't give a perfunctory answer. Instead, she made up a story in a serious tone, "It was just Xixi talking nonsense. I don't have a white moonlight. My dad has been very strict with me since I was a child. He didn't allow me to date. Even after he left me, he still maintained this family rule. So, I don't understand what love is, let alone unrequited love."
After he finished speaking, I heard him chuckle softly, "You're 22 and still don't understand what love is?"
She pretended to be naive, saying, "It doesn't conflict with anything."
Tan Zhaojing couldn't help but wonder if this girl was studying acting, as she was even better at acting than he had expected.
When the voices stopped, Lin Zaoyi turned her head to look out the window. The dimly lit parking lot was filled with nothing but cars.
"Brother Zhaojing, let's go."
The engine started, the tires scraped the ground, and the car drove out of the parking lot.
The clubhouse is a 48-minute drive from Xiyuan. During this time, Lin Zaoyi received 26 unread messages from Tan You, averaging a condemnation from him every two minutes.
Fortunately, she was prepared and had muted the volume, otherwise Tan Zhaojing would have insisted that she play it on speakerphone.
When I got home, to sum it up in one sentence: "Brother Zhaojing watched me answer that phone call."
Tan You, no longer angry, felt a pang of pity. "You've had a tough time, little sister."
Lin Zaoyi didn't mince words, saying, "Good to know, I was almost scared to death by your brother."
Tan You: [That's your brother too.]
Lin Zaoyi would rather not have it.
Before going to sleep, I went through the day in my mind, and it was truly a wonderful day.
Just as I was about to close my eyes, I suddenly remembered that the keys were in Tan Zhaojing's car. I leaned over and grabbed my phone from the bedside table. It was 10:55. Given Tan Zhaojing's workaholic schedule, he probably wasn't asleep yet.
I opened his chat window and saw the message: "Brother Zhaojing, are you resting?"
As if knowing what she was going to do, the reply came from the other end: "Come and get it."
Lin Zaoyi put down her phone, hurriedly put on a shirt, and moved upstairs.
She had something very important to do, but she was tiptoeing, feeling very secretive, especially when she got to the third floor, where the feeling was even stronger.
The door was ajar, with a gap of about half a hand's width between it and the door. I didn't dare push it open, and stood at the doorway, whispering, "Brother Zhaojing?"
A short while later, the door opened from the inside. He seemed to have just taken a shower; his jet-black hair was not completely dry, with a few water droplets on it, making him look loose and casual, which also added a touch of gentleness.
His bathrobe wasn't worn neatly; it was slightly open, revealing a strong chest and well-defined abdominal muscles.
Do not look at what is improper.
Looking up, I saw a handsome face with thick eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and a high nose.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she looked away. "Where are the car keys?"
Just as she finished speaking, footsteps came from the stairwell, and the person who came was humming a little tune; it was Tan Jiani's voice.
Subconsciously, I don't want to run into it head-on.
So, I made a wrong decision and, without thinking, went into his room. After pacing around for a couple of moments, I finally opened the closet door.
Tan Zhaojing remained calm throughout, leisurely adjusting his slightly loose bathrobe, and watched the girl hide in his wardrobe with a smile on his lips.
Just as the cabinet door was closed, Jia Ni walked to the doorway and said, "Brother, I have something to ask you."
"Speak." He poured himself a glass of water, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the cabinet door.
Did you take Lin Zaoyi to dinner tonight?
"Um."
Tan Jiani got angry and said, "Aren't you easily swayed? You agreed just because she begged you?"
"She didn't beg me."
Tan Jiani could hardly believe her ears. "Then why did you take her?"
Tan Zhaojing glanced at his sister indifferently, "No reason."
Lin Zaoyi, hiding in the closet, unconsciously bit her finger.
Tan Jiani's voice came again, this time slightly agitated, "Brother, do you like Lin Zaoyi?"
She was startled when she heard this.
What the heck?!
Fortunately, Tan Jiani said, "Dad Tan Youdu likes her, and you like her too, so what am I supposed to do!"
The hanging heart fell firmly to the ground.
Tan Zhaojing drank the entire glass of water before speaking, "This doesn't affect their love for you, including mine."
Tan Jiani felt a little better. "Okay, then I won't hold it against you."
Lin Zaoyi's legs started to go numb. Looking at Tan Jiani, she seemed to be chatting casually.
This is terrible!
What's there to talk about in the middle of the night? Go wash up and go to sleep.
Fortunately, Tan Zhaojing used work as an excuse and after a few words, asked Tan Jiani to go back to her room.
After the person left, Tan Zhaojing didn't see the girl open the cabinet door for a long time. He moved over, opened the cabinet door, and a hint of a smile appeared in his lowered eyes. "Reluctant to come out?"
The girl curled up inside raised her head.
Her features are beautiful and pure, and her eyes are clear. She doesn't need to do anything; just looking at her is irresistible.
He pressed his knuckles together, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly. "Planning to stay here tonight?"
Lin Zaoyi: "...What? My legs are numb."
Tan Zhaojing reached out his hand, only to find nothing.
Then the girl crawled out of the wardrobe, supporting herself with her hands, and sat on the floor, looking miserable with her face contorted in a grimace.
"Brother Zhaojing, give me two minutes to calm down."
He naturally withdrew his arm, and his gaze unintentionally drifted down to her neckline, where he had a clear view of what lay beneath her collar.
They moved away without making a sound.
When he spoke again, his voice was inexplicably hoarse, "Why are you hiding?"
Lin Zaoyi lowered her eyes and muttered, "Isn't it because I'm afraid Tan Jiani will misunderstand?"
What's the misunderstanding?
"Um……"
She scratched her head. "It's suspicious that you think I have ulterior motives towards you, coming to your room in the middle of the night."
He asked, "Do you have one?"
I swear to God!
"Of course not."
To prove her innocence, Lin Zaoyi held up three fingers and said, "I swear!"
His voice seemed a little cooler, "No need."
"oh."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.
No one spoke, the atmosphere was slightly awkward, and every second seemed to stretch on endlessly.
Lin Zaoyi pinched her calf, and it seemed less numb.
I tried to stand up by supporting myself on the floor. As soon as I exerted force, I felt an extra force on my wrist, and then I was lifted up uncontrollably.
She stumbled forward twice, the unbearable numbness not yet fully subsided, her legs went weak, and in a conditioned reflex, she grabbed whatever was at hand.
The claws were pulling on the waist rope tied to his bathrobe.
With the slipknot pulled, his bathrobe was almost completely open, revealing a large expanse of his strong and muscular chest.
Both of them held their breath slightly, and Lin Zaoyi stood there dumbfounded for a few seconds, unsure of how to react.
Until the man's lips curled into a slight smile, and he calmly asked, "What are you doing?"
Lin Zaoyi also wanted to know...
I dared not lift my head even slightly, the embarrassment spreading from my head all the way to my feet.
She struggled to explain, "If I said it wasn't intentional, would you believe me...?"
Fortunately, he was wearing pants, otherwise he would have had to atone with his death.
The man's voice was deep and clear, "Do you think I believe you or not?"
She wanted to say she didn't believe him, but in truth, she really didn't have any such intentions. She moved her hand, intending to help him tie his belt, but because she was in a hurry, the more she tied it, the more messy it became. Her fingertips would always inadvertently touch his skin. Even without anyone else, she felt like she was taking advantage of him.
Her wrist was suddenly grabbed, and she instinctively looked up, only to be met with a pair of eyes as deep as the ocean.
They only made eye contact for two seconds before he couldn't resist and looked away.
The tone of his voice was devoid of emotion, "And you still say it wasn't intentional."
She was on the verge of tears, "It really isn't..."
Never mind.
He struggled to break free from her wrist and ran away, shouting, "Goodnight, Brother Zhaojing!"
The soles of the shoes slapped rapidly on the carpet, creating a chaotic and restless rhythm.
Back in her room, Lin Zaoyi couldn't calm down for at least ten minutes. Not only did she not get the car keys, but she was also constantly being accused of having ulterior motives.
With a wail, she collapsed onto the bed with a thud, burying her face in the blankets.
Waaah...
This is incredibly embarrassing.
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