Chapter 94
I don't want to let you go
Taking advantage of the moment Lin Jin opened the door, Cheng Sangluo swiftly pulled off the belt from her robe and quickly wrapped it tightly around him.
She used a clever trick, pulling the strap slightly forward, and pulled the beautiful woman with light steps into her arms.
"You've heard so many compliments, so what I say must be the clumsiest, right?" The puppy brushed its nose against Lin Jin's ear, coaxing her softly, "Don't you want to hear what I have to say? Every time we part, we should say goodbye properly, so that we can have better expectations for each other, right?"
Lin Jin endured the hot, damp wind blowing against her ears, feeling delighted that the once stingy person was now incredibly generous, and also stirred by that faint, beautiful expectation.
She smiled warmly, her mood brighter than the sunshine outside the window, and turned to look at the person she was trying to flirt with. "Okay, say something nice to make me happy, and you'll get a reward if you do."
"I don't want to let you go." Cheng Sangluo didn't fabricate any sweet words; every word came from the bottom of her heart, expressing her reluctance to part.
She buried her head in Lin Jin's neck, her touch as tender as a tiger sniffing a flower. Feeling it wasn't deep enough, she murmured, "I really, really don't want to... I'll fall ill with longing... every second will feel like an eternity..."
"Not bad, you've made great progress. Your vocabulary is getting richer and richer." Lin Jin didn't want the atmosphere to become too quiet, so she made a joke.
She turned around and hugged the clingy puppy, saying playfully, "But the puppy's owner has to go hunting, otherwise how will she feed the puppy?"
“I can find my own food, you don’t need to go out hunting to feed me.” Cheng Sangluo protested with a wrinkled nose, and emphasized her words: “You know I have a very strong ability to survive, right? I can do any dirty or hard work without a problem, and I can take good care of myself. I can even go out hunting for you.”
"I know, I know, of course I know." Lin Jin loved seeing the puppy's obedient and earnest look. "But I want you to stay in the hotel and get some rest, okay?"
Cheng Sangluo was about to speak up and try to persuade his wife to bring him along, but the jarring knock on the door interrupted her.
Lin Jin opened the door following the sound, and then carefully covered the dog's pajamas with them.
This woman was generous with her money, but she was also extremely stingy with her own possessions, so naturally she didn't want others to enjoy the beautiful view of her dog.
Zhou Ran appeared at the guest room door carrying a briefcase. Seeing the young couple huddled together so close together, she couldn't help but feel a little awkward.
Such a scene of affection would make anyone blush.
"You're leaving, you're leaving..." Cheng Sangluo lamented bitterly, holding his wife tightly and refusing to let go, constantly muttering, "What should I do? You're leaving."
Lin Jin really didn't expect that this dog would stick to people even more stickily than dog skin ointment.
"I'm going to a meeting to take care of important business. It's not like I'm leaving you behind. What are you worried about?" She raised her eyebrows, wanting to push the clingy little dog away, but she really couldn't bear to, so she could only let the little dog hug her haphazardly.
Cheng Sangluo was humming and muttering to himself, not knowing what he was saying, and he kept burying his head in his wife's arms, not even ashamed if others saw him.
Secretary Zhou really didn't want to disturb the two's affectionate farewell, so he could only glance at his watch to hide his unspeakable embarrassment.
Unfortunately, an hour had already passed, and the company's senior management was waiting for the boss to start a meeting, so she had to cough twice to indicate: "Ahem...Mr. Lin, the car is ready, and we can leave at any time."
Lin Jin, dressed in a neatly pressed haute couture business suit, reached out and tapped Cheng Sangluo's forehead at Secretary Zhou's urging, "You stay in the hotel and don't wander off."
After saying that, she turned her head and winked at Secretary Zhou.
Zhou Ran understood, took out a hotel access card from her briefcase, and handed it to Cheng Sangluo, explaining, "Miss Cheng, with this card, you can spend freely and move around freely in the hotel. Someone will deliver new clothes later. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything else."
"You're so busy with work, I won't trouble you. Just take good care of Lin Jin for me." Cheng Sangluo politely accepted the card and examined it carefully for a while.
Lin Jin originally intended to leave quietly, but Cheng Sangluo had developed the characteristics of a puppy, always following her around like a little shadow.
She took two steps forward, and the bastard followed two steps.
Completely at a loss with this person, Lin Jin stopped in her tracks, turned around, and glared at Cheng Sangluo with annoyance, "Why are you following me?"
"I...I want to walk you to the door..." Cheng Sangluo scratched the back of his head, grinning and showing a row of big white teeth, and said in a cheeky manner, "Isn't it normal to take your wife to work? Let me take you!"
"Then what are you standing there for? Why don't you help me up?" Lin Jin stretched out her arm like a queen, smiling and scolding, "You clueless little Sangzi."
Cheng Sangluo did more than just help his wife walk.
Having received the order, she simply picked up the light-footed Lin Jin and said with a mix of resentment and concern, "I knew you wouldn't listen to Dr. Chi. I told you not to walk around with your injured foot. There's a wheelchair in the house, but you insisted on getting out of bed."
Honestly, this free-range chicken never listens to advice.
"Behave properly. You have to be proper when you're out and about. What kind of image do you have sitting in a wheelchair?" Lin Jin scolded the dog in a low voice, but still went along with her idea of volunteering to do the hard work, ordering her around: "Hurry up, I'm in a hurry."
"Alright!" Cheng Sangluo leaned closer and, taking advantage of Secretary Zhou's inattention, quickly and sneakily kissed Lin Jin's ear.
She carried her wife all the way to the hotel entrance, and no matter how tightly she held her arm, she had no choice but to put her into the car when they reached the end.
After settling Lin Jin in, her previously relaxed expression turned into a bitter face. She could only whisper a confession as they parted: "Don't forget, I've been thinking about you."
Lin Jin smiled contentedly and returned a light kiss: "Am I the same?"
Cheng Sangluo obediently stepped aside, craning her neck to watch the van drive away, waving her arms incessantly, "Waiting for you, waiting for you to come back and be with me soon, no, no, I should say, 'Safe travels~'"
Perhaps it was a habit she had developed while serving in the military, but she subconsciously memorized the license plate number. She then tilted her head and gazed into the distance until Lin Jin's car disappeared from sight, at which point she slowly came back to her senses.
Cheng Sangluo looked around listlessly, showing no interest in the hotel's understated yet luxurious scenery.
She had no heart to appreciate the flowers and plants around her, and was saddened that her wife had left, taking her empty heart with her.
bite!
In a split second, a tiny, wicked thought popped into his head.
She pondered whether she should come up with a plan to stake out Lin Jin's company and give her a big surprise!
The puppy quickly shook its head, feeling that this behavior was wrong; what was the difference between this and being a stalker?
But then I thought about it again. My wife hadn't said anything since I sneaked over from Zhouhai, so going to the company secretly wasn't a big deal.
After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and how can one bear to be apart for several hours!
Thinking this through, Cheng Sangluo slammed her fist into her palm, as if to encourage herself: "Yes! It's settled then!"
This person's ability to formulate and execute plans is exceptional; he developed a clear idea in just a few minutes.
Although they didn't know where Lin Jin's company was, experienced scouts could still find it. They could start by asking at the hotel reception; at least they would have noted down the license plate number. If they still couldn't find any clues, they could always give up.
*
Wei Yun sat upright in the conference room of Zhongyao Technology, glancing at the time on his watch every now and then.
As the endless wait dragged on, her expression grew increasingly grim, likely because she was bothered by Lin Jin's lateness.
Today was the final meeting between the two sides to discuss cooperation. It was such an important meeting, but I didn't expect that woman to be so late.
Wei Yun impatiently loosened his tie, while Jin Manni, who was standing beside him, looked apologetic. "I'm sorry, Company Commander Wei, General Manager Lin will be here soon. He must have been delayed by something else."
"If Lin Jinruo values our cooperation, why would she be late? It seems she's not taking this project seriously." Wei Yun said sarcastically, blowing on his teacup to cool it before sipping it carefully. He then issued a final ultimatum: "Wait another fifteen minutes. If she's not here by then, our cooperation might be..."
The door to the reception room was suddenly pushed open, inadvertently interrupting Wei Yun's words.
Lin Jin appeared at the door at a leisurely pace, attracting the attention of everyone waiting in the room.
She walked straight to the chairperson's seat and sat down, gesturing for Jin Manni, who was sitting next to her, to preside over the meeting.
This woman, who kept a low profile, was a natural queen. Her imposing aura was intimidating, and she showed no remorse for being late.
She gave Wei Yun a chilling smile, knowing full well what was going on, and asked, "Wei Lian, why do you look so unwell? Are you upset that I'm late?"
"You know that much." Wei Yun's face tightened. He put down his teacup, straightened his tie, and reprimanded in a deep voice: "President Lin is a veteran in the business world. He should know that you have to be sincere when doing business. To be late for such an important meeting inevitably makes people doubt whether you are truly willing to cooperate. Moreover, I am a soldier. Punctuality is the most basic rule and a sign of respect."
"Heh, a soldier?" Lin Jin's fake smile deepened, and he leaned closer to the other person, scoffing, "The soldier you trained is quite capable. I kept my information about Zehai completely hidden, but she still managed to find out easily and even stopped me from going to work. That's how she wasted her time."
Even though Lin Jin didn't reveal any names, Wei Yun could guess who she was talking about, since he didn't have many soldiers who didn't play by the rules.
She bit her cheek, and a questioning voice squeezed out from between her lips: "Why is Sangluo here? Didn't you say you deliberately left her at Zhouhai?"
It seems that Wei Yun is very concerned about Cheng Sangluo's appearance in Zehai.
"That's why I said your troops are amazing. She came all this way, so fresh and beautiful. I can't just send her away, can I?" Lin Jin rested her cheek on her hand, talking about her dog, even putting business aside. "When we pick an auspicious day, Wei Lian, don't forget to come to our wedding."
"You always keep your actions discreet, how could you let her find out? What if she discovers our relationship, wouldn't that be..." Wei Yun was somewhat annoyed, but he stopped his reprimand just in time.
She quickly steered the conversation back to the main topic, urging in a low voice, "Forget it, I don't have time to chat with you about these trivial things, let's get to the meeting."
[Author's Note]
1. Happy birthday to myself! Congratulations on successfully upgrading to the latest version!
2. My pre-order novel, "The Sinful Lover," is available for collection (a small birthday wish version).
3. This chapter is a transitional one; the next chapter is a very important plot point, so it's recommended to read them together.
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