During the meal, Lu Qiuying drank quite a bit of alcohol, but she wasn't drunk; she was just slightly tipsy.
She made an excuse to leave, and this time Minister He didn't make things difficult for her.
Under the warm orange lights, the trees lining both sides of the avenue cast shadows that were enveloped in the light.
A cool evening breeze wafted by, carrying the scents of grass and earth.
A sudden rain shower left the ground covered with fallen leaves.
"etc."
Lu Qiuying stopped in her tracks when she heard the familiar voice.
Xiao Jin walked over quickly, the shadow looming over her and completely covering her.
A faint smell of tobacco wafted into her nostrils, followed by a refreshing fragrance that enveloped her completely.
“Minister Xiao is quite popular…” Lu Qiuying said with a faint smile, her hands in her pockets, looking up at him.
She looked behind Xiao Jin, and the female clerk who had chased after her suddenly stopped, her eyes full of surprise.
"So you just kept drinking glass after glass?" Xiao Jin frowned slightly, wanting to step forward and grab her arm, but Lu Qiuying dodged him.
"Just business." Lu Qiuying said indifferently, her eyes calm and unwavering.
Xiao Jin's throat tightened slightly, and her eyes darted around nervously.
"Qiuying, don't misunderstand."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Qiuying took a few steps back and slightly raised her chin.
"Go comfort your female colleague!" She gave him a cold look, then turned and strode away.
Xiao Jin's fingertips felt cold, and her heart felt as if it had been ripped out.
He strode after her and swept Lu Qiuying up in his arms...
The two figures quickly disappeared into the darkness.
Raindrops fell, gradually weaving into a curtain of rain, followed by a loud clap of thunder.
Lightning illuminated the nearby government building before it was swallowed by darkness.
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