Meet
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After leaving Ke Jia's birthday party, Ke Jia called Lin Ju countless times, but Lin Ju didn't answer.
She is the type who is willing to talk about anything as long as her bottom line is not touched. But as soon as the other party steps on that line, she will be particularly resolute and will not back down even a little bit.
As usual, she ignored Ke Jia, took out her swimsuit and prepared to change into it.
While wandering around the hotel during the day, she saw the outdoor swimming pool and decided to go for a night swim. She was really full from the meal, so exercise would help digestion.
The swimsuit was bought last year, a lotus-white one-piece with a large hollow back. It was a size S, and since Lin Ju had lost weight recently, it was still a little loose. She tightened the straps, turned around in front of the mirror, and then pulled a bathrobe over her body.
After nightfall, the ground lights around the swimming pool were turned on. There was no one in the pool, and the moonlight flowed quietly on the water. As Lin Ju dived into the water, ripples appeared one after another, and she was like a fish, swimming in the water.
Feng Longlu had dinner with the person in charge of the resort project in the evening. Zhao Xingcan arrived later. When the project manager saw Zhao Xingcan, his eyes lit up as if he had seen the God of Wealth.
Zhao Xingcan now refuses these dinner invitations whenever possible, and this time he came to give face to Feng Longlu.
He had just finished his meal with Lin Ju and didn't feel like drinking, so he ordered a pot of tea, leaned back in his chair, lowered his eyes, and looked a little lazy.
He was like this most of the time, looking bored.
The meal lasted until almost nine o'clock, and Zhao Xingcan stood up and said he wanted to go back and rest.
Before leaving, he did not disappoint Feng Longlu. He looked at the person in charge whose hair had turned white due to being stuck in the construction and said, "I understand what you said. We can start work as usual tomorrow."
For Zhao Xingcan, this was just a matter of a phone call.
But in the eyes of the other party, it is all the family property.
Upon hearing this, the other party burst into tears of gratitude, clasped his hands together, and kept thanking Zhao Xingcan.
Zhao Xingcan came out of the box. He didn't drink any alcohol, but there was still a smell of alcohol on his shirt sleeves.
He leaned against the front of the car and smoked. Feng Longlu walked over and saw that he hadn't touched his chopsticks. Thinking that the food was not to his liking, he asked him if he wanted to eat something else, just the two of them.
Zhao Xingcan looked at him with his head tilted, holding a cigarette in his mouth. He had just had dinner with a beautiful woman during the day, and seeing Feng Longlu's face at this moment was really not to his taste.
Feng Liulian felt a chill run down her spine when he looked at her. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Zhao Xingcan opened the back door of the car, took out a bag and handed it to Feng Longlu.
"What's this?"
"Leftover blind box."
"What the hell?" Feng Longlu looked at the bag of packing boxes in confusion.
Feng Longlu still had a drinking party to attend, so he came out and hurriedly said a few words to Zhao Xingcan, then went back with a big bag of leftovers.
Zhao Xingcan finished smoking the cigarette, got into the car, and on the way to the hotel, he stopped at a store specializing in coconut milk qingbuliang and bought a box of the store's signature drink.
He walked to the hotel front desk carrying a blue paper bag filled with Qingbuliang.
It was almost ten o'clock at this time. The girl at the front desk was dozing off, but when she saw Zhao Xingcan, she stood up immediately in fright, "Mr. Zhao."
Zhao Xingcan raised his hand, pressed his palm down, and motioned her to sit down.
"What's the room number for Miss Lin during the day?"
The receptionist quickly flipped through the check-in information and said, "She's staying on the fifth floor, room 5021. However, Miss Lin shouldn't be back yet. Our colleague on duty at the swimming pool said she's still swimming there."
Layers of bright white moonlight spread across the dark blue water. Lin Ju waved her arms, raised her head to breathe, and floated to the surface. Crystal clear water droplets rolled down her skin as white as silk like pearls.
The moment he sank again, water splashed off his goggles and Zhao Xingcan leaned on the silver handrail by the swimming pool, the moonlight illuminating his face.
Lin Ju paused, dived into the water, and through the shimmering water, swaying her body lightly, she came to her sailors like a mermaid.
Lin Ju grabbed the handrail and stepped onto the stairs, half of her body still submerged in the water. She took off her swimming cap and goggles, gently shook out her long hair, and her wet hair fell behind her, her snow-white skin glowing.
After walking to the shore, she felt a little heavy after being in the water for too long. Lin Ju didn't wear a hearing aid, and the light was dim, so she couldn't hear what Zhao Xingcan said.
She pointed upstairs, indicating that she needed to change her clothes first.
Zhao Xingcan waved his hand, walked towards Lin Ju, picked up the blue paper bag and shook it gently.
Lin Ju was confused and took a closer look. Inside was a bowl of clear soup.
She was a little surprised and looked at Zhao Xingcan with wide eyes.
Zhao Xingcan raised his hand and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
That night, Zhao Xingcan knew that Lin Ju was not feeling well at the moment, and he didn't want to disturb her too much. After giving Qingbuliang to Lin Ju, he left.
Lin Ju changed her clothes, sat on the sofa, opened the lid, smelled the sweet coconut scent, stirred it with a spoon and scooped a spoonful.
The sweet taste spread in her mouth, and she leaned back, lying on the sofa with her long curly hair spread out. Lin Ju raised her hand and looked at the black hairband on her wrist.
Although they stayed in the same hotel, Lin Ju did not meet Zhao Xingcan again for several days.
Lin Ju did not feel any regret, as they were just casual acquaintances.
Riding the same train, watching the same snow, eating the same meal, it's all fate.
But when fate has arrived, whether to continue or not depends on the person.
People like Zhao Xingcan are extraordinary just by looking at their conversation.
Lin Ju touched her ear and slowly lowered her arm. She and he were not from the same world at all. A flawed person should know their own limitations.
These days, Lin Ju has to work almost ten hours a day, and often stays up until late at night before going back to rest.
Although it is hard work, the rewards are immediate.
When the mural first appeared in cone shape, Feng Long came by to see it and praised Lin Ju for her talent. He said that the mural really touched his heart.
When he said this, Lin Ju wasn't wearing her hearing aid. Because Feng Longlu was wearing a mask, she couldn't lip-read him, so she nodded coolly and went back to work.
"He has personality." Feng Longlu looked at Lin Ju's cold back and couldn't help but applaud.
Lin Ju was so immersed in her creation that she didn't even notice that the person behind her had changed from Feng Longlu to Zhao Xingcan.
Zhao Xingcan went to France these days. After finishing his business, he returned here.
When he saw Lin Ju working, he leaned against a Roman column on the side and looked up.
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Lin Ju stopped.
Zhao Xingcan noticed that the tiny drop of sweat oozing from the girl's forehead looked like a tiny diamond.
After adding the final stroke to the mural, Lin Ju let out a long sigh.
He painted from morning to afternoon, and even for several days in a row, working for more than ten hours. When Lin Ju worked, he always acted as if he was risking his life.
People are supported by their spirit. Now that the work is done, their bodies relax.
She lowered her shoulders and turned around to see Zhao Xingcan standing behind her. She was suddenly startled and lost her mind. She stepped back without any purpose and almost fell down.
Zhao Xingcan was also frightened and immediately opened his arms. It seemed that he wanted to catch her.
Fortunately, Lin Ju grabbed the shelf beside her in time and managed to stand steady. She was gasping for breath with lingering fear and looked at the man who appeared here inexplicably with confusion.
She wasn't wearing a hearing aid and didn't even notice when Zhao Xingcan was standing behind her.
Lin Ju's legs felt a little weak, and she squatted on the shelf, looking at Zhao Xingshen below.
She couldn't hear her own voice, didn't know how to pronounce it, and didn't feel like speaking.
He pulled out his phone from his pocket, opened the memo, and typed, "Zhao Xingcan, when did you come?"
After typing, she handed the phone to Zhao Xingcan.
When Lin Ju was working, she wore a black vest and overalls. There were even faint muscle lines on her thin arms.
Zhao Xingcan had heard her speak before, but seeing that she was not wearing a hearing aid, he guessed that she didn't want to speak because she couldn't hear her own voice.
He was a very natural person. If others didn't say anything, he wouldn't ask any more questions. He reached out and took the phone from Lin Ju's hand, glanced at the words on it, and replied a line later, "I haven't been here long. I came to see you for dinner."
He is used to the nine-grid input method, while Lin Ju's input method is a full keyboard.
Zhao Xingcan's fingers slowly searched for the letters. After typing this line and returning the phone to Lin Ju, he suddenly thought of something. He raised his head, slightly raised his toes, and asked, "Can you read lips?"
Lin Ju still maintained the squatting posture, and Zhao Xingcan suddenly raised his head, which made the distance between them suddenly shortened.
It was so close that Lin Ju could even smell the faint mint and cedar scent on Zhao Xingcan.
Did you change your perfume?
The smell today is different from last time.
Lin Ju raised her eyes and her gaze fell on Zhao Xingcan's lips.
What is he talking about?
Seeing Lin Ju's bewildered expression, Zhao Xing asked again.
He deliberately slowed down his speech and emphasized the opening and closing of his lips with each word.
Seeing him speaking with such difficulty, Lin Ju couldn't help but laugh.
Zhao Xingcan was stunned as he looked at her sudden smile.
"What's wrong?"
Lin Ju smiled and typed on her phone, "I can read lips. What do you want to eat? This time I'll treat you."
Lin Ju climbed down from the shelf. Zhao Xingcan stood behind her. Probably because he was afraid that she would fall, his arms were always slightly open.
When Lin Ju was halfway up, she jumped down. Zhao Xingcan subconsciously tried to grab her, and Lin Ju fell into his arms.
Lin Ju covered her head and groaned. Zhao Xingcan lifted her head and asked her to look at him. "Where did you hit?"
Lin Ju half-closed his eyes and shook his head, then jumped out of Zhao Xingcan's arms, bounced twice on the spot, raised his arms, and made a "yeah" gesture, like a child who had not yet grown out of his childishness.
Zhao Xingcan heard Feng Longlu say that Lin Ju was Li Tai's student and was a senior this year. He thought about when he was in college, Lin Ju was just in the third grade of junior high school, still a little girl.
People always like young and fresh life, and Zhao Xingcan is no exception.
What's more, Lin Ju is so beautiful. She is not that kind of stereotyped beauty, and she is different from those women who would throw themselves into Zhao Xingcan's arms.
He secretly thanked God that he went directly back to Wanning.
"I'm going to change my clothes." Lin Ju typed on her phone.
Zhao Xingcan said okay, I'll still wait for you downstairs.
"Go sit in the lobby and wait. I need to shower and wash my hair. I smell like paint."
Zhao Xingcan laughed again. For some reason, when he was with Lin Ju, he always found it interesting and wanted to laugh. This was a very dangerous trend, but Zhao Xingcan didn't care at the moment. He felt that he could control everything.
The weather in Wanning is good today. It is afternoon, there is little wind, but the sun is scorching.
Feng Longlu's taste, the million-dollar crystal chandeliers in the hotel lobby reflect an amber halo, and the cool air from the central air-conditioning is wrapped in the fragrance of cedar.
Zhao Xingcan leaned on the dark brown leather sofa, with the collar of his white shirt slightly open, and in front of him was the mural that Lin Ju had just completed.
Zhao Xingcan was very sure that Lin Ju had definitely understood Feng Longlu's hobbies and tastes.
The entire wall is decorated with exaggerated and bold colors, creating a magnificent scene with a huge purple-blue butterfly spreading its wings.
As I was admiring it, a fluttering purple butterfly flew out of the elevator.
Lin Ju changed into a purple halter dress with an irregular hem that fluttered as she ran.
Zhao Xingcan stood up to greet her. Lin Ju flew in front of him like a little butterfly, lifted up her skirt and turned around, "Is it beautiful? I sewed the butterfly on it myself." Under her flowing long hair, one could see the hearing aid faintly on her ear.
Zhao Xingcan looked in the direction of her finger and saw a few pink and brown butterflies dotted on the hem of the skirt.
He never spares words when praising others.
After listening to this, Lin Ju started to feel shy.
The scorching sun was burning the asphalt road, so Zhao Xingcan started the air conditioner in the car in advance.
When Lin Ju opened the passenger door, a cool breeze blew in her face, keeping the heat out.
After several long nights of hard work, she finally finished the work. The cool breeze on her face was soothing. She leaned back, her neck resting on the soft headrest, and her whole body almost sank into the leather seat.
"If you feel tired, you can lean your seat back a little."
"How?"
“There are buttons on the side.”
Lin Ju fumbled around for a while and looked at Zhao Xingcan for help.
Zhao Xingcan tapped the steering wheel with his fingertips, and his other arm stretched out casually behind her. The metal watch touched the leather seat, making a subtle sound.
The man's body moved closer to her. Lin Ju subconsciously held her breath, and her nose lightly brushed the collar of the white shirt. The faint scent of mint mixed with grass lingered around her.
She felt a little dizzy, her heart beat faster involuntarily, and her fingers clenched tightly together.
The seat slowly sank, and Lin Ju's body was laid flat little by little.
Zhao Xingcan pinched Lin Ju's chin and made her look at him. "Is this height comfortable?"
Zhao Xingcan's fingers were cool, but Lin Ju felt that her skin, when touched by him, was as hot as fire.
She made a faint sound, "I have hearing aids. I can hear your voice without having to read your lips."
"Oh, I didn't notice." Zhao Xingcan lowered his eyes, loosened his hand, and slowly withdrew.
After that, it was a long time before Lin Ju realized that the car's backrest angle could be adjusted directly from the driver's seat.
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