After successfully exploring the botanical garden, Xu Nian left the rest of the time to Zhou Lingjing.
As a result, he took her to his company and told everyone she was his wife.
That assertive manner left Xu Nian speechless with a smile.
"Niannian, sit here and play for a while. There are snacks and drinks in the snack cabinet. I'll take you to dinner when I'm done with my work." Zhou Lingjing arranged for Xu Nian to sit in the office lounge area and turned on the computer for her, playing the most popular TV series at the moment.
"Don't worry about me, Jing, go ahead and do your work!" Xu Nian wasn't an unreasonable person; she could distinguish between what was important, public or private.
"Niannian, wait for me," Zhou Lingjing said apologetically.
Because a plan went wrong, he had to change the meeting place to the office.
Zhou Lingjing knew this kind of date was terrible, but he had to solve the company's problems and keep the person with him.
If we let her go back now, there's another guy surnamed Pei waiting for her there!
Although the date location changed, he wasn't entirely without advantages.
It's not that serious men are the most handsome, but seeing how much money he makes, Niannian will probably have a better impression of him!
Zhou Lingjing would check on Xu Nian every now and then after receiving a smile from her, he would smile and work even harder.
He needs to finish these things quickly. If he manages his time well, he can still make it to have a candlelight dinner and attend a concert with Niannian.
Xu Nian watched as everyone at Zhou Lingjing's company was busy, and comfortably lay on the sofa, feeling quite content.
It feels so good to be a rich woman!
It's wonderful to live without having to worry about money!
She feels so good watching others work hard while she just relaxes!
After watching dramas all afternoon and eating a bunch of snacks, Xu Nian was a little reluctant to leave when Zhou Lingjing took her out.
"If you want to come again tomorrow, I'll bring you back," Zhou Lingjing said, both amused and exasperated.
Xu Nian gently shook her head and said, "Let's not talk about tomorrow's matters today. We'll discuss tomorrow's matters tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Lingjing narrowed his eyes slightly and said dangerously, "Niannian, you're not going to agree to Pei Zhuo's date tomorrow, are you?"
Xu Nian shrugged and smiled indifferently at Zhou Lingjing, "Why not?"
"Niannian, you can't afford to mess with either of us. Be good and don't do anything you'll regret." Zhou Lingjing leaned down and whispered in Xu Nian's ear, his voice full of dark, sticky malice.
"Zhou Lingjing, what do you plan to do to me if I disobey?" Xu Nian crossed her arms, her smiling face full of mockery.
“Niannian, I don’t want to use any tricks on you unless absolutely necessary. I hope we can get along well, do you understand?” Zhou Lingjing cupped Xu Nian’s face, stared into her bright eyes, and revealed his dark side.
"I know, I know, aren't we going to eat? Aren't we going?" Xu Nian slapped Zhou Lingjing's hand away, her carefree manner showing that she didn't take his words to heart at all.
Looking at the lively person in front of him, Zhou Lingjing's eyes darkened.
He wasn't joking with her; if pushed too far, he really might do something irreversible.
He hoped she would be with him willingly, not forced.
...
After their candlelight dinner, the two went to a concert and didn't return until 11 p.m.
Zhou Lingjing escorted Xu Nian to her doorstep, but seeing that she was about to leave without saying a word, he became displeased. "Nian Nian, have you forgotten something?"
"What?" Xu Nian asked in surprise, thinking for a long time, but couldn't remember.
Zhou Lingjing sighed at the bewildered look on her face.
It seems that I still have to get what I want myself.
He gently kissed that delicate red spot, and noticing that she didn't resist, he became bolder.
After the kiss ended, Zhou Lingjing was the first to flee in panic.
Xu Nian's eyes held a hint of allure as she watched the fleeing figure, leaning against the doorframe and letting out a soft laugh.
Before entering, Xu Nian saw the door of Pei Zhuo's house move slightly.
Upon closer inspection, the gate was securely closed.
She must be seeing things!
It's already 11 o'clock, Pei Zhuo should be asleep.
Besides, who would hide behind a door to watch people kissing and being affectionate?
Shaking her head, Xu Nian patted her forehead.
I'm so tired from playing today that I'm starting to hallucinate.
I changed my shoes and poured myself a glass of water when the doorbell rang.
"Niannian, open the door." The voice was deep and familiar to her. Without thinking, Xu Nian opened the door directly.
"Zhou Lingjing, what else do you have... Pei Zhuo?" Xu Nian looked at the person who appeared at the door in surprise, then suddenly realized something was wrong and tried to close the door.
"Niannian must be disappointed to see me, right?" Pei Zhuo braced his hand against the door, the gentleness on his face gradually fading.
"Pei Zhuo, it's late now. Can we talk about it tomorrow?" Xu Nian smiled casually, her hand behind the door reaching for her phone in her pocket.
"Does Niannian want to call Zhou Lingjing over?" Pei Zhuo pushed the door open forcefully, revealing Xu Nian's hand holding the phone. His eyes darkened, and his gentle expression completely disappeared.
"Pei Zhuo, what are you doing?" Xu Nian was no match for Pei Zhuo, and without a doubt, he took her phone.
With a loud bang, the door slammed shut, and Xu Nian's heart jumped.
She retreated step by step, while he pressed closer and closer.
"Pei Zhuo, do you know what you're doing?" Xu Nian thought to herself, "Am I about to mess things up?"
"Niannian, you kissed Zhou Lingjing this morning, and just now at the door you let him kiss you. Do you like him that much?" Pei Zhuo looked sad. Seeing that Xu Nian was still trying to run away, he took a few steps forward and hugged her.
"Pei Zhuo, let me go." Xu Nian pushed him away, her face full of resistance.
Pei Zhuo couldn't care less about all that; just thinking about the scene he had witnessed made his heart ache as if it were bleeding.
"Niannian, please don't like him, okay? Can you like me instead?" Pei Zhuo pleaded.
"Okay, let me go first," Xu Nian insisted.
If you keep holding him like this, he might easily get into trouble if he's not thinking straight.
"I won't let go, Niannian, you're just trying to lie to me. Why can Zhou Lingjing hug you, but I can't?" Pei Zhuo was in agony. He didn't know what to do. He couldn't bear to watch his beloved fall into someone else's arms.
Pei Zhuo pinched Xu Nian's chin, and under her tense yet wary gaze, he laughed sadly. "Niannian, Zhou Lingjing can kiss you, so can I."
"No... Ugh!" Tears welled up in Xu Nian's eyes from the pain.
The person in front of her kissed her so fiercely, it felt like he was going to devour her alive.
Pei Zhuo was intoxicated by the kiss. He was domineering and possessive, not missing a single inch of space.
The air was being taken away, the feeling of suffocation intensified, and the head began to spin due to lack of oxygen.
Xu Nian felt weightless and didn't even know when the two of them fell onto the sofa in the living room.
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