I glanced at him, and... really...
This guy is so split-minded!
I immediately used a slotted spoon to scald the conch slices again, stood up, and put them into Yang Qianmu's bowl.
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang." Yang Qianmu quickly expressed his gratitude, looking particularly uncomfortable, before responding to Su Shenglin's words, "Mr. Su, rest assured, we colleagues will look after each other."
"Don't worry, I'm not a three-year-old. I can take care of myself." I said this to reassure Su Shenglin.
When it comes to the ability to be self-reliant, I've long been a master.
Su Shenglin deliberately invited the other person to dinner and said these polite words, clearly intending to embarrass them and subtly imply that he was his person and that they should not covet him.
I don't genuinely want people to take care of me.
With his petty nature, if Yang Qianmu had really taken care of me, he would have turned into a piece of Shanxi vinegar.
After dinner, on the way home, I couldn't help but say to Su Shenglin, "Please stop targeting General Manager Yang. We are just colleagues. You're making me feel very awkward."
He was also frank, saying, "After this meal, he probably doesn't have any feelings for you anymore, so let's let him go for now."
"..." I was speechless.
Actually, he was overthinking it.
As a divorced woman burdened with troubles, even if I have some looks, there are countless younger and prettier women than me—why would so many outstanding men be interested in me?
To this day, I still can't figure out what Su Shenglin loved about me.
The carriage fell silent. I looked out the window and suddenly realized we were going the wrong way. I turned around and asked, "Where are you taking me?"
Su Shenglin glanced at me sideways. "Wanwan, how about coming to my place tonight?"
I was startled, and my heart raced with panic.
What's the meaning?
Meeting the parents during the day, and then having to cross the line that very night?
"I……"
"Don't overthink it. I told you I would give you absolute respect. I was just thinking that you're going on a business trip tomorrow and we'll be apart for a while, so I wanted to spend more time with you." Seeing my nervousness, he quickly added his explanation.
I felt a little relieved, but I was still somewhat troubled. "I need to pack my things tomorrow... and I also need to go back to the company to arrange work—"
"I send you."
There were still some words stuck in my throat, but for some reason, I couldn't say them anymore.
Su Shenglin understood that I had compromised, and with a slight smile, he freed one hand to hold mine.
My heart was pounding, and my cheeks were burning. I whispered, "Drive carefully..."
"Okay." He smiled gently and withdrew his hand to grip the steering wheel.
We went to his lakeside villa.
After parking the car, we got out one on each side.
I followed behind him and walked towards the main house.
The night was chilly, but my heart was burning with warmth.
I slightly raised my eyes and looked at his tall and slender figure, his steady steps, his clothes fluttering, and even the back of his head seemed to carry a hint of nobility—I realized I was doomed, my love-struck mind had reached its peak.
Once inside, it felt much warmer.
He turned around and explained, "I just turned on the smart home assistant ahead of time."
I nodded. "No wonder."
An awkward silence suddenly fell between us, and we couldn't even make eye contact.
Su Shenglin took off his coat and draped it over the back of the sofa, then went to pour himself a glass of water and came back.
"Aren't you going to take off your coat? You'll start sweating soon." Seeing that I was standing still, he smiled slightly and reminded me.
I pursed my lips, feeling embarrassed, and could only take off my coat.
The inner skirt was fitted at the waist, which accentuated my figure, and I unconsciously hunched my shoulders a little.
He glanced at me silently, said nothing, and turned to walk towards the elevator: "I'll go upstairs to tidy up the room. You can rest for a while and then come up to wash up."
"Oh, okay."
I understand that he noticed I was a little nervous and deliberately gave me a chance to be alone so I could gradually adjust.
After he entered the elevator, I immediately took a deep breath and forced myself to relax.
Jiang Wan, don't think too much, don't think too much.
He said he wouldn't force anyone, wouldn't be rash, and would give them ample respect.
So nothing will happen tonight.
There are many rooms here, so you definitely won't be sleeping in the same bed.
I forced myself to calm down and act naturally before going upstairs.
As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he came out of a bedroom. "You're up here? You can stay in this room tonight. Everything is ready, and I've put a change of clothes on the bed."
I was startled, "Change of clothes?"
“Yes…” He smiled, a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth, then paused and walked towards me, explaining, “After bringing you here last time, I prepared some women’s clothing, thinking it would be more convenient if you occasionally came to stay…”
My emotions, which had just calmed down, instantly turned into chaos again.
"Did you buy it yourself?"
"Um."
I feel a little dizzy. It's hard to describe this feeling. I'm both happy and uneasy. I feel like I'm being valued, but I also feel like I've fallen into a trap.
"What's wrong?" Seeing that I seemed unable to stand, he took my hand and asked with concern.
"It's nothing... it's just that the heating in the room is too strong, it's a bit hot..." I was so flustered that I didn't dare to look at him, and I pointed randomly around with my finger.
He swallowed, his gaze fixed on me. "You really are blushing..."
Before I could finish speaking, the back of her fingers gently brushed against my face.
A chill ran through me.
"Um—you just said, which room am I staying in?" I was too flustered to open up, so I had to change the subject.
He paused, his Adam's apple bobbing again, then turned and pointed: "This is the room. Come on, let me show you."
He led me into the room and turned on all the lights: "Look, it's a suite too, it will be very convenient for you to stay here."
I looked around and I'm really satisfied.
It's more than twice the size of my bedroom in my rented apartment.
"It's fine." I nodded, looking at him shyly.
"Then you should wash up first, your clothes are all here."
"good."
I watched him turn and leave, staring at the doorknob for a long time before finally locking it.
I don't even know what I'm really thinking.
Although I felt a little uneasy, I also had a strange sense of anticipation.
I'm twenty-six years old. Although I haven't experienced anything about relationships between men and women, I know a lot about them.
As the water rushed down, images uncontrollably flashed through my mind—images I'd seen in movies and TV shows over the years: the clouds and rain over Wushan, romantic, beautiful, and captivating.
After taking a shower, I looked at myself in the mirror, at my still undeveloped and awkward body, and felt an unprecedented surge of anticipation.
I'm pretty sure that if I can't end up with Su Shenglin in this lifetime, I'll never step into the world of romance again.
So I really want to give him all my love, all of myself.
Just like I told him today—love wholeheartedly, no matter the outcome, just have no regrets.
I stood there, stunned, my mind ablaze, when suddenly there was a knock on the bedroom door. "Wanwan, aren't you done showering yet?"
I was jolted awake, realizing what I had just been thinking, and a deep sense of shame welled up inside me.
"I'm done washing up, I still need to blow-dry my hair." I opened the bathroom door, poked my head out, and called out in response.
"Do you need my help?"
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