Chapter 60 Chapter 60 If it were before, Xia Li would...
If it were before, Xia Li would definitely ask Jiang Dong where he got the car. Jiang Dong had already prepared an answer, but Xia Li didn't ask, so he simply didn't say anything.
Xia Li could be a little scheming at times, but she wasn't a bad woman. She wasn't the kind of woman who stood up for herself or those around her, who was brave and willing to take the lead. Everyone considered her to be out of line, but Jiang Dong never considered her that way.
This is a unique quality of Xia Li, and it makes her sparkle in his eyes.
He knew that he had been attracted to her and resented her before, but until now, Jiang Dong found that he still loved this side of her.
Just like now, riding a bike with her right behind him, Jiang Dong could feel genuinely satisfied.
"Are you cold?" Jiang Dong quickly turned his head back and asked, then turned back again and continued to look forward.
"What?" Charlie kept looking around and didn't react.
"I asked you if you were cold?" Jiang Dong replied. In fact, he had already slowed down the car a little.
Xia Li replied to him: "It's okay, I'm not cold." She just wanted to find someone as soon as possible. Knowing that she was okay, she would feel relieved.
Jiang Dong and Xia Li drove around the nearby lake, riverbank, and bridge several times, but found nothing unusual. Xia Li even asked the people sitting nearby fishing late at night, but they didn't say anything. So she and Jiang Dong left and continued to search the streets.
"It's so late, and she can't live outside without a temporary residence permit. If she is caught by the police, she will be fined. She has been in Guangcheng for so long, she should know this." Xia Li wondered if the person had already gone back, but the two groups of them were looking for her outside and didn't know.
Xia Li told Jiang Dong her idea, and Jiang Dong also thought it was possible, so the two decided to rush back.
On the way, Xia Li happened to meet Alan and her fellow villager. She told them about the possibility she had thought of. The two of them thought it would be better to go back and have a look, so as to avoid being like a headless fly outside. They had searched everywhere they should look, but they didn't know what to do.
Late at night, no one except Alan, including Xia Li, could enter the female workers' dormitory. Everyone waited outside, waiting for news about Alan.
Alan came out quickly and brought back a message: Wang Fang was in the dormitory.
No need to search any further.
Upon hearing this news, Charlie thought she would be furious, but surprisingly, she felt calm. It was as calm as a gentle breeze blowing across the lake, yet it didn't stir up any waves.
When she saw that the boy who had gone with Alan to look for someone before also had a relieved expression on his face, she knew that this boy must have a new affection for Wang Fang, otherwise he would not be like this.
But she no longer cared about such things.
Xia Li nodded at Alan: "Okay, Alan, thank you for your hard work. It's fine as long as she's in the dormitory. You should go back and get some rest as soon as possible. It's getting late."
"Okay, then Sister Xia, how are you going to get back later?" Alan asked worriedly.
Xia Li pointed at Jiang Dong who was standing nearby and said, "I'm fine. Someone will take me back. Don't worry!"
On the way back, Jiang Dong still rode a motorcycle with Xia Li.
It's not safe at night. Along the way, you can see groups of young people riding bicycles, speeding by.
When Jiang Dong saw this situation, he would usually try to take a detour, or stop far away and wait for the group of people to pass.
The person behind remained silent. When Jiang Dong saw Xia Li like this, he didn't know how to start talking.
Such silence is really unlike her.
Jiang Dong was actually very distressed. He thought about it, then stopped the car, turned a corner, and drove quickly in one direction.
The inertia of the bike made Xia Li's body lean against Jiang Dong's back. Xia Li was startled without any preparation. She stood up slightly and patted Jiang Dong with her hand, "How do you ride the bike? It hurts me!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she was startled by Jiang Dong's sudden change of route and direction. She asked repeatedly, "What's wrong? Did you take the wrong road or is there no way forward?"
"It's nothing, just sit still. I won't sell you out." Jiang Dong said.
After hearing this, Xia Li didn't say anything. As long as they didn't take the wrong road, she was fine. She didn't bother to care about anything else.
Jiang Dong and his men sped all the way and finally stopped in front of a hotel that looked very luxurious.
After Charlie got off the car, she stood on the road in front of the hotel in shock.
She turned her head to look at Jiang Dong, a question mark on her forehead: "Why did you bring me here? You don't want to do anything, do you? I tell you, I'm not staying here tonight, I have to go home, my aunt must be waiting for me!" Xia Li tightened her clothes as she spoke, looking worried that someone might have bad intentions.
Jiang Dong leaned over, staring straight at Xia Li, and asked maliciously, "What's wrong? Are you scared? Isn't it too late to be scared now?"
Xia Li stretched out her hand and prepared to swing it towards Jiang Dong's face without hesitation.
"Are you really going to hit me?" Jiang Dong grabbed Xia Li's wrist, looked at her delicate wrist, then at her palm that was ready to strike. It was so close to hitting him in the face. "I was just kidding, are you scared? Don't worry, I'm here to bring you something to eat."
As Jiang Dong said this, he did not let go of Xia Li's wrist and continued to hold it. He locked the car outside with one hand, and then took Xia Li's hand and strode into this magnificent hotel.
Xia Li was pulled by Jiang Dong. He took big steps, but Xia Li was not as big as him, so naturally her steps were also small. She could only follow Jiang Dong in small steps.
"Why bring me to a place like this? Let's go somewhere else and eat something else. I know your financial situation. There's no need to act like a wealthy person. Why are you pretending to be rich when you're with me?"
Xia Li felt that she was quite considerate of Jiang Dong.
Jiang Dong turned his head and said with a slightly green face: "Xia Li, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb."
He simply pulled Xia Li to his side, let go of her wrist, and put his arm around her shoulders. Xia Li struggled to get away, but Jiang Dong wouldn't let her get away. He took her in his arms and headed towards the door.
As soon as they reached the door, a welcoming waiter opened the door and extended his arms to invite the two in.
"Sir and Madam, please come in."
Xia Li usually dressed very well. Although Jiang Dong wasn't the type to spend a lot of money on clothes, he was used to wearing the same style of clothes, simple and elegant. Furthermore, the two of them were both good-looking young people, and walking together was a very eye-catching presence. Therefore, the waiter didn't look at them coldly. Instead, he asked them enthusiastically if they needed any help.
Jiang Dong seemed to be very familiar with the place and directly told the waiter the name of the restaurant.
“Music Restaurant, thank you!”
The waiter nodded and said, "Okay, sir and madam, please follow me."
Xia Li was anxious when she heard this. She had just walked in when they first met her at the door and hadn't had time to react. This was the second time this had happened. She didn't know what they were thinking, how they could tell that she and Jiang Dong were still a couple.
Charlie didn't care about anyone else and just glared at the culprit. It was all his fault. Why were they so close to each other? Why was he holding her so tightly? Seeing how that man was holding her, she felt embarrassed. But it would be strange to struggle in such a public place.
Moreover, she was more concerned about something else.
The waiter led Jiang Dong and her into the elevator, where there were only three people.
Xia Li looked at the elevators, all luxurious, with shiny walls and mirrors. In the mirror, Xia Li saw herself and Jiang Dong standing close together, huddled together, as if they were a couple.
Through the mirror, she seemed to have noticed for a moment that Jiang Dong was also looking down at her with a smile on his lips.
When the elevator reached the fourth or fifth floor, Charlie felt very strange, but when she looked at the waiter, she found that the elevator button was lit for the 30th floor.
"The 30th floor?" Xia Li looked up at Jiang Dong in surprise, her eyes full of shock.
The 30th floor should be the top floor.
She had read in the newspaper before and saw in the news that the Xiyuan Hotel was a very tall building in Guangzhou. Xia Li couldn't remember exactly which building it was ranked or how many floors it had, but the hotel was indeed on the list.
Many locals have only heard of it or seen it from afar, and few come here specifically to eat on the rooftop.
Unless you are a rich person.
Is Jiang Dong a rich man now? Xia Li took a closer look. Hmm, not really.
Even when she sat in the restaurant, Charlie still felt dazed.
She herself had never thought that Jiang Dong would bring her to this restaurant.
The restaurant was decorated in a very stylish way. The lights were not particularly bright, but it looked very charming. Charlie didn't know the word "atmosphere", but as the music slowly lingered in her ears, her heart seemed to become a clear spring, becoming clear and peaceful.
She placed her hands on the tablecloth, gently lifted her chin, and couldn't help but close her eyes slightly to feel the tranquility.
Is this the life of rich people?
She slowly opened her eyes and stared at the bright and juicy rose in the vase on the table. After a few seconds, she gently shifted her gaze to Jiang Dong's face.
Jiang Dong had actually been paying attention to Xia Li. He knew that Xia Li was looking at him. But when Xia Li continued to stare at him for such a long time, Jiang Dong couldn't help but touch his nose and asked Xia Li hesitantly, "Why are you still looking at me? Is there something on my face?"
Charlie asked him seriously, "Tell me, how come you're so familiar with this place? As soon as you entered the hotel, you told the waiter the name of the restaurant. Did you pick up some money?"
Jiang Dong explained to Xia Li in a bad mood after hearing this: "You think too much. This is because the boss asked me to help deliver something here. That's how I found out about this restaurant. I've always thought that I must bring you here for dinner if I have the chance."
Xia Li still looked skeptical. "Look at the environment up here. Eating here must be very expensive. Jiang Dong, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't want to be accused of free dining later. How about this? We won't eat anymore. We can just find a time to sneak away later without being discovered."
She said she couldn't afford to lose face.
Jiang Dong simply said, "It's late. I've already ordered. Don't worry about eating later. It's my treat."
"What? When did you place the order?" How could she not know that the waiter had just been here, and Jiang Dong should not have left either.
Jiang Dong said: "Just now, when you closed your eyes, I didn't let them disturb you."
So it’s at this time. But what did Jiang Dong order? Even if he invited her to dinner, he should ask the guest what she wants to eat!
Xia Li asked, and Jiang Dong explained that he ordered according to his wallet, so there were only a few things he could order, and there was no need to show it to Xia Li.
What else could Charlie say? She nodded and said, "Okay, since I can't afford the bill later, I'll just leave him here."
After the waiter brought the food, Xia Li realized that Jiang Dong ordered a pork chop, a steak, a salad, ice cream and a drink.
After the waiter left, Xia Li picked up the goblet and asked Jiang Dong to raise his glass as well. "Come, let's clink glasses. Although there's no wine in this, it's not bad. Thanks to you, I can have a Western meal on the 30th floor of Guangcheng. I will remember this for a long time."
After Xia Li finished speaking, Jiang Dong raised his glass and simply clinked glasses with Xia Li. After looking at each other, he drank the juice with a smile.
As soon as he put down the cup, Charlie raised it again, "Come on, this time I hope that when they ask you to pay later, you will stay and wash the dishes instead of me."
Charlie smiled slyly.
Jiang Dong shook his head helplessly, but still clinked glasses with Xia Li again and took another sip.
"Eat something. You probably didn't eat anything at night!" Jiang Dong said.
He was right. Xia Li had no time to eat after get off work today. She was almost anxious to death.
She was really hungry at this moment, and she felt it was inconvenient to use the knife and fork, so she simply let go and picked up the food with the fork and started eating, taking big bites. It was very fragrant and satisfying.
"This is how you should eat when you're hungry. It's the most satisfying way to eat!"
Xia Li and Jiang Dong said this. Anyway, she and Jiang Dong knew each other well! Jiang Dong knew her worst side, and she also knew Jiang Dong's true colors. There was nothing she couldn't reveal or show in front of him.
Now, she just wants to relax as much as possible and show her true self.
Jiang Dong looked at Xia Li with a smile on his face, but he also felt distressed. She had exhausted herself to such an extent that she couldn't even have dinner.
He knew that this meal was expensive, even two months' wages for someone else, but he didn't care. When he saw Charlie so vulnerable late at night, revealing her sadness to him and crying to him, he no longer cared about anything else and just wanted to comfort her as much as possible and give her everything he had.
I just hope that she will no longer feel helpless, cry, or feel sad.
In such a warm atmosphere, Xia Li suddenly burst into tears, and her tears flowed freely.
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