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Lin Jindong actually invited me? I looked up at him. He was strong, calm, and exuded an overwhelming sense of authority. His aura was incredibly powerful.
Staring at me like that, I quickly avoided his gaze and lowered my eyelashes.
I was worried about Yu Xu and didn't really want to agree to his request. @Unlimited great articles, all at Literary City
But... I know the man in front of me is the prosecutor in charge of the car accident case. Perhaps, if I get on good terms with him beforehand, even if something happens again this time, I'll have someone else who can help me.
"What's your name?" he suddenly asked me directly.
I was a little stunned. Looking into his eyes, I noticed that Lin Jindong's eyebrows were very sharp, and when they were slightly raised, they easily gave off a superior feeling.
"...I don't know where you're taking me to eat," I hurriedly told him.
"What I asked you was, what's your name?" Lin Jindong's brows furrowed slightly again. He repeated the question, and I raised my hand to tell him.
He spoke, "Jiang Fu."
Lin Jindong's dark eyes fixed on me, a half-smile playing on his lips. "What do you like to eat? There's a very unique Western restaurant around here; I bet you'll like it."
His demeanor today was completely different from the day I met him at the Lin family banquet. Mature, handsome, and charming, with healthy tanned skin, tall and long-legged, he clearly maintained a regular exercise routine, exuding dynamism. He was the epitome of the most superior and top-tier man in the eyes of the women of the Empire State.
I knew he was very observant, and if I acted even slightly off, he would immediately notice. I tried my best to look pitiful and somewhat lost.
Perhaps I succeeded; he spoke to me with an unprecedented level of patience.
Lin Jindong: "It's right across the street." He was completely devoid of that aggressive tone and the cold, interrogative gaze.
I gripped the chain bag slung across my body and nodded to him. I remembered how he had mocked my outfit at the Lin family banquet. I couldn't help but look down at myself: an open brown preppy wool coat over a white knit dress with a navy collar.
Although the neckline subtly revealed her delicate collarbone, the overall look was comfortable and appropriate. I breathed a slight sigh of relief.
I followed Lin Jindong through a quiet alley to its end, where a beautiful little garden stood. The restaurant had a glass roof, exuding a distinctly French romantic atmosphere. Lin Jindong gentlemanly opened the door and welcomed me into this restaurant that seemed to exist only in a fairy tale.
The restaurant is not large, with blue velvet chairs, bubble-shaped lights overhead, and various murals on the walls.
Perhaps because Christmas is approaching, there is a Christmas tree decorated with small ornaments in the center of the restaurant.
"Their specialties are the cheese and ham platter and the roast chicken," Lin Jindong said to me after sitting down, flipping through the menu handed to him by the waiter.
To be honest, his voice was deep, magnetic, and carried a subtle masculine quality; it was very pleasant to listen to. His personality, however, was completely different from the arrogant man I'd encountered that night. Only his gaze remained as sharp as ever; a casual glance from him exuded an extremely strong aura, as if carrying a tangible power.
Those with weaker mental fortitude will probably tell him everything, no matter what he asks.
I nodded, picked up the cup of black tea, took a sip, and then noticed that there were embossed rabbit patterns on both the tray and the cup. I picked up the cup and couldn't help but touch it, finding it exceptionally cute.
Lin Jindong suddenly laughed: "How old are you?"
His attitude was unexpected, and I even had a fleeting illusion that I could be friends with him. If the car accident was unavoidable, at least Lin Jindong, this man, would be in control of the case's process, and I wouldn't be as passive as I was last time.
I obediently raised my hand and told him, "21 years old."
"So young, even younger than my sister," Lin Jindong remarked, somewhat bewildered.
I picked up my teacup again. The black tea was clear and had a pale golden hue. It even had a hint of fruity flavor. Paired with the cheesecake that the waiter had just brought over, the sweetness of the dessert was perfectly balanced by the refreshing tea.
I picked up the small spoon and scooped some cake into my mouth. I was enjoying my meal when I noticed out of the corner of my eye that Lin Jindong's Adam's apple bobbed and he was staring intently at me. I felt like he was watching me, so I quickly put the spoon down.
He chuckled softly, with a hint of pleasure. "Have I not told you who I am yet?"
He picked up his teacup and said slowly, "However, judging from your expression, you should know me."
I was startled; I hadn't expected him to be so observant. Afraid of giving myself away, I could only explain to him that I had seen him on TV before. He had once spoken on behalf of the Imperial State Attorney's Office, and I remembered him because of his strong abilities.
"So you bumped into me on purpose?" Lin Jindong asked again, staring at me with his habitual scrutinizing gaze.
I was completely at a loss; all I could do was shake my head.
Lin Jindong's eyes darkened slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed imperceptibly. "Jiang Fu, what exactly are you afraid of me for?"
I was taken aback. In any case, I couldn't let Lin Jindong delve into the matter of "I know him and I'm afraid of him," otherwise we wouldn't be able to be friends, and he might even hold a grudge against us.
After a moment, I hesitantly raised my hand to explain, "I was just afraid that this car accident would make me pay a lot of money. I didn't do it on purpose."
Lin Jindong slowly smiled but didn't say anything. I had something to hide, and when I raised my hand, I accidentally hit the waiter carrying the black tea. The teacup rolled off the tray and smashed at my feet.
"I'm sorry, miss, I didn't hold it properly." The waiter apologized hastily, which made me feel even more guilty. I also bit my lip and bowed my head to apologize to him.
The waiter was about to get some tissues to wipe me down when Lin Jindong stopped him, saying, "Go ahead and do your work, I'll take care of it for her."
I stared blankly as he stood up, walked over to me, and squatted down. He held my hand in a comforting manner. His palm was large and his fingers were long, making my hand seem particularly delicate. In addition, the contrast in skin tone was very obvious. I even had a vague feeling that I was being controlled by him and had no power to resist.
Lin Jindong picked up a tissue and started wiping the mess off my skirt. Gradually, his fingers moved down to my calves. He was just wiping away the water droplets, but his fingers gripped tighter and tighter. I felt like my ankles were going to be bruised and swollen. I looked down and suddenly saw that his suit pants were ripped badly. I was terrified and instinctively tried to pull my legs back.
“What are you afraid of? I’m not going to eat you,” he said. This time, he was careful with his actions, even polishing his patent leather flats until they were spotless.
Lin Jindong instructed the waiter to bring a hot towel and slowly wiped his fingers clean.
Before the platter was served, he said to me, "Let me introduce myself. I am Lin Jindong, a second-level prosecutor at the Imperial State Prosecutor's Office. I am 27 years old, a little older than you. My interests and hobbies are fitness and shooting. I don't have any bad habits."
I looked at him, puzzled. Was this a blind date? He was speaking so seriously; I wasn't used to it.
Actually, I checked his identity after that day. Although Lin Jindong is the eldest son of the Lin family, he and Lin Zhi'en are not biological siblings. They were adopted by Lin's father's previous wife who was unable to have children. Lin Zhi'en was born after his current wife married Lin's father.
According to the game's setting, he should also be a follower of his sister. The fact that he chose this path against his family's wishes must mean that he wanted to achieve something to show his beloved sister. I felt much relieved and didn't take Lin Jindong's strange look seriously anymore.
I ate breakfast that Yu Xu made at home. I wasn't very hungry, so I ate a little and then focused my attention on the yogurt in front of me. I took a big sip and, with the straw in my mouth, I noticed him looking at me. He smiled and then looked down.
As I left the restaurant, a pure black Range Rover was already parked at the entrance.
He arranged for both my car and Lin Jindong's car to be repaired. I will reimburse him for the repair costs after the insurance policy for the vehicle damage assessment is issued.
He invited me into the car, and I sat in the passenger seat. He naturally reached out to adjust my seatbelt. His breath on my neck made me a little uncomfortable, and I subconsciously reached out to push him away. As soon as I touched his shoulder, I felt as if I had been burned and withdrew my hand.
Even through his coat and shirt, you could still feel his strong, taut muscles beneath the trench coat, like those of a grown leopard... Oh well, I'd better just obey.
He smiled, straightened his posture, and started the car. "Where are you going?"
“University of Science and Technology,” I gestured.
We didn't say anything more along the way. It wasn't until the car was a few hundred meters away from the school's side gate that I stopped Lin Jindong and asked him to drop me off there. I often appear at the school, and many people know me and know that I am Yu Xu's girlfriend. I don't want to be misunderstood.
Lin Jindong didn't ask why. He steadily parked the car to the side of the road. I thanked him and got out of the car.
I went to Yu Xu's classroom but couldn't find him. His classmate told me that there was a friendly match at the ice hockey stadium today, and Yu Xu's friend had apparently been injured a few days ago, so he asked Yu Xu to play in his place.
Yu Xu's town has many ice rinks, and he has been playing ice hockey since he was a child. However, unlike those sports students who use winning the league championship as a stepping stone to college, Yu Xu only regards ice hockey as a hobby. His college friend is on the ice hockey team, participated in this year's college league, and won fourth place with the team.
I ran to the ice hockey rink, which was very lively today. There were two teams, one wearing blue and white hockey uniforms and the other wearing orange and dark blue uniforms. The players were gliding on the ice with ice skates and holding ice sticks, competing to hit the puck.
To make the ice surface smoother and more stable, the temperature in the ice hockey rink is usually only around 10 degrees Celsius. I buttoned up my coat, ignored the cold, and rushed to the first row of the stands. I spotted Yu Xu immediately. As an offensive player, he coordinated well with another teammate to organize the attack. The opponent hooked the puck behind him, and Yu Xu rushed over to seize the opportunity and scored another goal.
The stadium erupted in cheers, and I couldn't help but applaud as well. Yu Xu seemed to see me, and I smiled at him.
His teammates in orange hockey uniforms rushed over immediately. Before Yu Xu and his friends could react, the puck was stolen. Yu Xu and his friends quickly turned and chased after the opponent, who was incredibly powerful and seemed fearless, displaying a strong aggressive style, and successfully scored. @Unlimited good articles, all at Literary City
The score is tied again.
The competition became increasingly intense, and more and more spectators arrived. A girl next to me noticed that I kept rubbing my hands and exhaling, so she picked up the thermos next to her and handed me a cup of hot coffee.
"..." I thanked the other person.
The girl waved her hand. "Are you the cheerleaders from the University of Science and Technology? We're from Imperial University. Today is a friendly match, so don't worry too much about the score. Just have fun."
I looked in the direction she was speaking and saw that the girls were holding banners and posters. I was very familiar with the team members on them. Ye Fenglin was wearing a simple training uniform. He had a perfect figure, was handsome and flamboyant, and had a captivating appearance. He was both youthful and had a lot of hormones, making him very pleasing to the eye.
I quickly looked towards the ice rink, and sure enough, there he was, wearing jersey number 8, playing with fierce energy and vigor. He seemed to be the core offensive player for Imperial University, firing on all cylinders, the ice rink seemingly filled with fine mist, and a crowd cheering for him.
"Ye Zi! Score another goal!"
"Ye Fenglin, teach them a lesson!"
On the other side, at the University of Science and Technology, Yu Xu wasn't a key player, but he wasn't slacking off either. He was very cautious, watching Ye Fenglin's every move, and exchanged glances with his teammates. When Ye Fenglin dribbled the ball and quickly rushed to the baseline, his teammates went to block him, while the others also carefully observed.
Ye Fenglin dodged left and right, fooling his opponent. Seeing this, Yu Xu extended his cue stick, turned it, and slightly raised it to pass the ball to his teammate. The opponent also sped up, slowed down, and scored with a single shot.
The referee blew the whistle, ending the game with a score of 5-4, a narrow victory for the Polytechnic University.
I watched Yu Xu and the others excitedly high-five each other, and I felt very happy too. I waited for them in the corridor beforehand. When Yu Xu and his group returned in high spirits, they took off their helmets and gloves, and when they saw me, their voices were full of laughter: "Xiao Fu?"
I couldn't help but rush into his arms, and Yu Xu immediately caught me and hugged me tightly. "Why did you come? You're not feeling well, and you've been at the ice hockey rink for so long."
"..." I shook my head and said I was fine, but I was very happy to see how well he did in the competition today.
Yu Xu laughed and hugged me tighter. The members of the ice hockey team around us seemed to realize what was happening and started cheering. Yu Xu's friend, who was on the ice, was also whistling loudly. Yu Xu blushed, put me down, and told me, "I'll go change my clothes first. We'll talk about it when we get back tonight."
I nodded and obediently waited for him at the door.
A moment later, a boy walked down the corridor. Judging from his clothes, he was probably from the Imperial University team next door. He knocked on the door, and the boys, who had already changed their clothes and jackets, opened it. @Unlimited good articles, all at Literary City
"What's wrong."
"Yezi asked me to ask you guys. The game went well today, and everyone's in a good mood. Are you all free to have dinner together tonight? It's on him." The boy added, "He's already booked the whole restaurant. If you want to bring your girlfriends, that's fine too. There are vans available to pick you up and take you home."
After he finished speaking, the boy glanced at me, seemingly unintentionally.
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