Chapter 92 Coincidence
After her mother left, Ruan Yao suppressed her emotions and turned to her work.
During the afternoon work discussion, Lu Zeyuan indeed demonstrated exceptional professional competence.
The two engaged in an intensive brainstorming session regarding the details of the promotional materials for the next phase of "Summer Wonderland".
Lu Zeyuan's ideas always hit the mark precisely on what excites her most, and even when she occasionally comes up with a wildly imaginative concept, he can quickly grasp its core and propose a feasible implementation plan.
This high-frequency resonance of collaborative experience allowed Ruan Yao to temporarily forget the unpleasantness brought about by her mother's absence and completely immerse herself in the joy of work.
Before I knew it, it was already dark outside the window.
"That's enough for today," Lu Zeyuan said with a smile to Ruan Yao as he closed his notebook. "Working with you is so efficient that I've lost track of time without even realizing it."
Ruan Yao also felt that she hadn't had enough. She checked the time and it was almost seven o'clock.
"I still have a few details I want to refine, so I might have to work overtime a bit." She smiled apologetically. "You can go now."
Lu Zeyuan nodded, offering no further advice, only saying, "Don't stay up too late, be careful."
After most of the people in the office had left, Ruan Yao remembered to call Huo Yanzhi.
"Yanzhi, I might be going back later."
It was quiet on the other end of the phone, but Huo Yanzhi's voice sounded amused.
Still busy?
"Hmm, there's still some finishing touches on the plan." Ruan Yao leaned on the table, her fingers unconsciously twirling the ends of her hair. "You go ahead and eat, don't wait for me."
“Okay.” He agreed readily. “Then don’t work too late, call me when you’re done.”
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Ruan Yao felt a warm glow in her heart and was filled with renewed energy, immersing herself in her documents.
When she finally finished all her work and stretched, she realized it was completely dark outside.
The clock hand pointed to 9:30.
Ruan Yao packed her things and walked wearily out of the company building.
When we returned to the villa, the house was dimly lit, with only a warm yellow floor lamp in the corner of the living room casting a soft glow.
It's too quiet.
Is Huo Yanzhi asleep?
Ruan Yao subconsciously softened her movements when changing her shoes.
Just as she turned around, a pair of hands reached out from behind, and warm palms gently covered her eyes.
"Hmm!"
She was startled, and her body tensed up instantly.
The familiar, cool scent of cedar enveloped her, and a deep, amused voice sounded in her ear.
"Don't be afraid, it's me."
It was Huo Yanzhi.
Ruan Yao's tense nerves immediately relaxed, and her body softly leaned back into that warm embrace.
"What are you doing? You scared me!" she complained softly, with a hint of coquettishness in her voice.
The darkness amplified all her senses, and she could clearly feel his chest pressed against her back, firm and warm, and through the thin fabric, she could hear his steady and powerful heartbeat.
"Shh." The man's deep voice sounded in her ear, with a hint of amusement, "Play a game with me."
His breath brushed against my ear, sending a tingling, itchy sensation through me.
Before Ruan Yao could react, he took her hand and led her forward step by step.
His steps were steady, each one guiding, making Ruan Yao completely dependent on him.
This feeling of completely surrendering oneself is novel and carries a secret thrill.
Ruan Yao's curiosity was piqued, and she obediently followed him, a smile involuntarily curving her lips.
Is this some new kind of fun?
He led her to sit down on a chair.
"Open your mouth," he commanded.
Ruan Yao obediently opened her mouth, and something cool, sweet, and rich in milky aroma slid into her mouth.
It's strawberry mousse.
The sign of her favorite dessert shop.
"Is it tasty?"
He asked.
"Um."
Ruan Yao responded vaguely, the sweetness lingering on her tongue, and her heart melted along with it.
He fed it another spoonful.
This time it was warm, with a soft and glutinous texture, and a sweet aroma of rice and osmanthus.
"Sweet fermented rice balls?"
Ruan Yao guessed it.
"You got it right."
As a reward, he gently stroked the corner of her lips with his fingertip.
The movement was very light, but it made Ruan Yao's cheeks burn instantly.
This game is a bit tedious.
She couldn't see him, but she could clearly feel his every move; every tiny touch was magnified infinitely.
The game continues.
Huo Yanzhi seemed to enjoy this feeling of being in control. He fed her food slowly and deliberately, one thing at a time.
There was her favorite crispy yellow croaker, the crab roe soup dumplings she had been craving, and even a cup of perfectly warm mango pomelo sago.
Everything was her favorite flavor.
From initial shyness and curiosity, Ruan Yao gradually became completely immersed in the pleasure of being carefully fed.
Like a cat being gently soothed by its owner, she let down all her guard, leaving only complete trust and enjoyment.
While feeding her a piece of golden shrimp ball, Huo Yanzhi suddenly leaned down, his nose almost touching her cheek.
"Did you have a great time chatting with your new colleagues at work today?"
Ruan Yao was intently chewing on a shrimp ball, nodding without any suspicion.
"Yes, our new colleague is very capable. We've come up with several new directions and finalized the entire promotion plan."
She excitedly shared her joy, completely unaware that the man's movements paused for a moment.
Huo Yanzhi gently brushed the tip of his nose against her hair, as if he were sniffing something.
She had a faint scent of perfume on her, the one she usually wore.
There was also a distinct office smell, a mixture of printing paper and air conditioning.
It has no other flavor.
It didn't have the scent of another man.
The darkness churning in his heart was soothed by this realization.
"Yeah?"
After an unknown amount of time, just when Ruan Yao felt she was almost full, this delightful late-night snack game finally came to an end.
Huo Yanzhi still did not remove the hand covering her eyes.
He simply leaned down, his hot breath falling on her ear once more.
"The game is over."
His voice was husky and sexy.
Ruan Yao's heart skipped a beat. She subconsciously held her breath, leaned back slightly, and waited for the passionate kiss she had anticipated to fall.
However, nothing romantic happened.
A few seconds later, the hand covering her eyes was removed.
The sudden light made Ruan Yao squint uncomfortably.
She blinked several times before she could see what was in front of her.
Huo Yanzhi stood right in front of her, his expression unchanged, as if the flirtatious man from before was just her illusion.
He was still wearing the same suit he wore that morning, but he had loosened his tie and casually rolled up his sleeves, giving off a relaxed, homey vibe.
A small, inexplicable sense of loss arose in Ruan Yao's heart.
Why...didn't you kiss her?
"I……"
She was about to say something when her gaze fell on the dining table.
The dishes on the table were all steaming hot, clearly freshly cooked.
So he had prepared the meal and had been waiting for her?
Ruan Yao's heart was instantly filled with immense emotion, and her slight disappointment vanished.
"I thought you were asleep. These dishes... how did you know I'd get home and make them just right?"
She stood up, walked around the table, and took the initiative to hug Huo Yanzhi's waist, burying her face in his chest.
Huo Yanzhi held her in his arms, gently stroking her back with his hand.
“I had just finished my work and was about to have dinner when you came back.”
He explained it casually, "It was just a coincidence."
"I see."
Ruan Yao had no doubts; she only felt that this was truly the most wonderful coincidence in the world.
She stood on tiptoe, tilted her head back, and kissed him on the chin.
"Then let's eat together."
"good."
Huo Yanzhi held her close, and from an angle where she couldn't see, he glanced down at the phone he had casually placed on the entryway cabinet.
The screen was dimly lit.
The screen displayed is an electronic map interface, with a red dot hovering over the location of the Huo Family Manor.
Next to it, the end time of this driving trajectory is clearly marked—three minutes ago.
The two sat down again at the table.
The feeling of being blindfolded to taste the food before is completely different from being able to openly look at a table full of delicious dishes like this now.
Under the warm lighting, every dish looked incredibly tempting, but the man sitting across from her was even more captivating than the delicious food on the table.
Ruan Yao was in an exceptionally good mood, which even improved her appetite.
While eating her meal in small bites, she chattered to Huo Yanzhi about interesting things that happened at the company, such as how intern Chen Cheng had accidentally jammed the printer again, and how Director Huo Jing was wearing a particularly impressive trench coat today.
Huo Yanzhi listened quietly, occasionally placing a piece of food on her plate, his eyes always filled with a gentle smile.
The atmosphere was just right, warm and cozy.
In this harmonious and joyful atmosphere, Ruan Yao's mind was suddenly filled with the image of Bai Tianchen's mother's face, twisted with madness, and those vicious accusations.
'He's a cunning and ruthless devil who'll stop at nothing to achieve his goals!'
Ruan Yao paused, her hand holding the chopsticks still.
She looked up at the man across from her who was slowly peeling shrimp for her.
His movements were elegant and focused, his long, slender fingers deft and clean. Soon, a whole shrimp, covered in sauce, was placed into the bowl in front of her.
“Yanzhi”.
She put down her chopsticks and spoke softly.
"Um?"
Huo Yanzhi raised his head and looked at her.
"Today... Shen Yu's mother came to the company to see me."
Ruan Yao carefully considered her words before speaking.
Huo Yanzhi didn't pause at all; he peeled another shrimp and put it in her bowl, his tone tinged with curiosity.
"Did she make things difficult for you?"
No, not at all.
Ruan Yao shook her head. "She just cried and begged me to tell you to spare the Shen family's life."
She observed Huo Yanzhi's expression; his face remained unchanged as he listened quietly.
"I sent her away."
Ruan Yao paused for a moment before asking the question.
"She said the Shen family went bankrupt this time because they fell into a project trap you set. She said you had been planning this for a long time to deal with Shen Yu."
Is this true?
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