While playing a mobile game on the sofa, Shi Guang subconsciously looked up and happened to meet Lin Momo's eyes. She then looked away shyly and whispered, "You're done washing up so quickly?"
"Um, I'm too sleepy, I'm going to sleep now." The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and even Lin Momo, who had been pretending to be poised and elegant, couldn't stand it anymore.
She decisively chose the bed by the window, lay down, and didn't even bother to watch videos. She simply pulled the covers over her head and prepared to sleep.
As a result, she soon drifted off to sleep and happily went to dreamland.
While still playing games, he would occasionally glance at the person on the bed, and when he heard Lin Momo's steady and rhythmic breathing, he couldn't help but chuckle.
I thought to myself, this girl is incredibly carefree!
At the same time, time was also quite pleased.
Even though Lin Momo had never given any clear response to his confession and had always avoided the topic, this moment was enough to prove that the girl had enough trust in him.
Shi Guang put down his phone, tiptoed to her bedside and sat down, pulling the blanket covering Lin Momo's face down to prevent her from having trouble breathing.
With a smile on his lips, he gazed quietly at Lin Momo's serene and beautiful sleeping face, gradually becoming engrossed, feeling as if he could never get enough of looking at her.
The connections between people are truly wondrous.
From their first encounter where she was rejected when she tried to talk to him, to their reunion after a car accident, their understanding of each other gradually deepened.
The more he learned about this girl, the more uncontrollable his feelings for her became, and the more he wanted to get closer to her.
The moment Shi Guang saw Lin Momo, he felt a strange sense of déjà vu, similar to the inexplicable familiarity Jia Baoyu felt when he first met Lin Daiyu.
Perhaps... they knew each other in a past life.
So when he met her among millions of people in this lifetime, he recognized her at a glance.
After a long while, Shi Guang reluctantly returned to the sofa. Not feeling sleepy, he continued playing games.
*
Ultimately, they arrived at their destination, Haishi, a day later than scheduled, on Labor Day.
During the May Day holiday, many people travel, and tourist attractions are always packed with people.
Although Haishi lacks famous historical sites and scenic spots, it is an international metropolis that attracts a constant stream of tourists.
Everywhere you look on the streets, you can see groups of tourists from other places carrying backpacks, speaking in different accents, pointing and talking, walking and stopping, taking photos, making this bustling metropolis seem particularly crowded and lively.
Shi Guang booked a deluxe single room for Lin Momo at a star-rated hotel near the Bund, where the scenery is at its best.
After checking her in, Shiguang carried her luggage and escorted her to her room.
The moment the door opened, Lin Momo was slightly vulnerable.
This guest room is not only nicely decorated, but also quite sophisticated in its layout, with a separate living room, bedroom, bathroom, and even a kitchen. It's practically a luxury apartment.
Seeing such a high-end hotel room for the first time, Lin Momo felt like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. With a sense of curiosity, she quietly observed everything in the room.
After putting down his luggage, he took out a professional detection camera device and checked every corner of the room.
The search focused on the bathroom and bedroom, the two most affected areas.
After scanning the area carefully twice and finding no hidden cameras, he gave up.
Luxury hotels offer better security and privacy than ordinary hotels, but personal privacy is a matter of utmost importance and should not be taken lightly.
Lin Momo was already used to it.
Throughout our journey to Haishi, every night when we checked into a hotel, the first thing Shi Guang did after entering the room was to check for any hidden cameras.
On one occasion, he actually discovered two hidden cameras installed in the bathroom and opposite the bed.
With the rapid development of technology and the decline of moral standards, people have less and less privacy.
Whether in public places like subways, buses, and shopping malls, or in private spaces like hotels and inns, if you're not careful, your private photos or videos could appear on some dark web and be viewed by perverts for a fee.
Such incidents are common on Toutiao, and many people are now quite wary of them.
Afterwards, the two had lunch together downstairs.
Before he had finished his meal, Shi Guang's phone kept ringing. Some were from friends, and others were from family members urging him to come home. He was extremely busy, just like a busy man on the go.
However, he insisted on having lunch with Lin Momo before hurriedly saying goodbye and leaving.
Before leaving, she gave me a long, nagging lecture, "There are many people outside, so don't wander around alone. If you want to see the scenery, just stand in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in your room, and you can take in the view of the river."
"If you really want to go out, I'll come over tomorrow and take you out."
"Remember to check the door lock before going to bed at night."
Their thoughtfulness and concern were comparable to that of parents; they treated Lin Momo like an innocent young girl, as if they were afraid she would be deceived.
It seems that the incident where Lin Momo was almost abducted by human traffickers last time not only caused considerable trauma to Lin Momo, but may also have left an indelible shadow on Shi Guang's heart.
The weather is perfect today, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
After seeing Shi Guang off, Lin Momo decided to go out for a walk.
She is still quite unfamiliar with this beautiful and bustling city and has no plans to explore it further for the time being.
She didn't go far; she just strolled along the street in front of the hotel to digest her food and soak up some sun before heading back to the hotel for a nap.
*
In the afternoon, Lin Momo had a good nap on the soft and spacious bed in the hotel.
When she woke up, she swiped her phone and saw that Shiguang had sent her three messages.
When I clicked on it, the first message asked where she was.
The second message said he had arrived home and would reply to the message upon seeing it.
The last message was sent just five minutes ago, asking what she was doing and why she wasn't replying.
Just as Lin Momo was about to reply, her screen suddenly lit up, and the incoming call page popped up.
After seeing the caller ID, she quickly pressed the answer button, and Shi Guang's somewhat anxious voice came through: "Lin Momo, are you alright? What were you doing just now? Why didn't you reply to my messages?"
One question after another was thrown at us.
"Oh, I was just taking a nap."
Shi Guang visibly breathed a sigh of relief: "Well, I knew you weren't replying to my messages. It's good that you're alright. How are you feeling? Still tired? You've just recovered from a serious illness, you should get plenty of rest."
We chatted about this pointless topic for a while.
Suddenly, Shi Guang changed the subject and announced abruptly, "Let's have dinner together tonight. I'll pick you up at six."
"Aren't you busy? You've been wandering around outside for so long. Now that you're back, why don't you spend some time with your family and friends? Don't worry about me. Don't worry, the hotel room is very comfortable, I won't wander off." Lin Momo was a little confused, but then she kindly offered some words of comfort.
Didn't we say we'd meet tomorrow? Why are we having dinner again?
How much do they distrust her?
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