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9: Chapter 9 …

Quite playful, huh?

9: Chapter 9 …

Quite playful, huh?

Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Until they left the hotel, Su Lu belatedly realized that Bo Jingshen might have originally had other plans, but she…

hijacked them?

Because he seemed…

too dazzlingly handsome, obviously going out with plans.

Su Lu glanced sideways at the man in the driver’s seat.

His hair was slicked back, unruly yet charming, revealing perfect contours and features.

His shirt buttons were undone, showing his collarbone and a small part of his chest.

His long, straight legs were wrapped in tailored trousers.

Overall, he was so good-looking that it left no room for criticism.

Bo Jingshen: “Have you seen enough?”

Su Lu awkwardly coughed and looked away.

Bo Jingshen: “If not, you can look more later.

Where do you want to eat?”

Su Lu: “The project team here made a reservation for me, let me check.”

She looked at her phone, “Yayue Restaurant, on Seaside Road…

I’ll set a navigation for you.”

“No need.” Bo Jingshen said indifferently, glancing at her during a red light, his gaze deep, as if it could draw people in.

“I’m not as forgetful as you.” Bo Jingshen said.

Su Lu heard this and remained silent.

Yes, this was Hai City, the place where they spent their youth five years ago.

Hai City had good weather and beautiful scenery, especially Seaside Road.

The vehicle drove along Seaside Road to Yayue Restaurant, a rather upscale sea-view restaurant.

As Su Lu walked into the hall, about to inquire about the reserved table, a polite and courteous voice came from beside.

“Mr.

Su!

You’re here!”

A few men approached with smiles.

It turned out the project team not only booked a table for her but also came to greet her personally!

Most of the project team for this Hai City project were arranged by Gu Xin’s company.

Due to the recent public opinions, Gu Xin had given them many instructions regarding her visit, so they were naturally eager to take extra care…

This was a bit unexpected for Su Lu.

It was rather awkward…

“What’s wrong?” Bo Jingshen parked the car and walked in behind her, “Who are they?”

“And this is?” The project team members also asked.

Su Lu: “…”

Project Team: “…”

Though news from Feng City might not spread loudly in Hai City, they were dispatched from Feng City, so they were somewhat aware.

Mr.

Gu’s gossip and all…

Now seeing a very handsome man following Mr.

Su…

This couple…

know how to have fun, don’t they?

Su Lu wasn’t afraid they would relay the news to Gu Xin.

However, the sudden awkwardness in their eyes made her feel a bit uncomfortable as well.

Bo Jingshen seemed to be the least awkward of all.

“Where to sit?” Bo Jingshen asked.

The project team members hurriedly said, “This way, please.”

It was a private room with a sea view, and the ambiance was nice.

Seeing Su Lu and Bo Jingshen acting normal, the project team members quickly composed themselves too.

And their topics were very proper.

“The project is almost done, but we paused work these days; if you don’t mind, Mr.

Su, you can go and have a look first.”

Su Lu: “Paused work?”

“Yes, because a typhoon is coming, we’ve paused for safety reasons.

Once the typhoon passes, we’ll restart immediately.

You can also wait until then to inspect.”

It’s typhoon season in Hai City around this time.

Su Lu: “It’s okay.

I should stay here for a while; I’ll check now, and after the typhoon passes and the work resumes, I’ll inspect again.”

The project team members nodded, “Best to go tomorrow then.”

A bizarre yet harmonious dinner ended.

On the way back to the hotel.

Recalling the earlier awkward situation, Bo Jingshen chuckled, “Aren’t you afraid they’ll inform Gu Xin?”

Su Lu was too lazy to explain their divorce to him.

Sometimes, Bo Jingshen’s insinuating words, when they stung her, also made her clearer.

She needed this clarity.

Su Lu: “He knows we are in Hai City.

Jiang Li asked me to take care of you, and Gu Xin was present.”

Bo Jingshen’s smile froze slightly, and a sharp look brewed between his brows.

The car stopped at a red light.

With a click, Bo Jingshen unfastened his seatbelt and leaned in close.

“Does he also know…

I would do this to you?”

His large hand clutched Su Lu’s head, not giving her any chance to evade.

And he kissed her.

The cold scent of cedar dominated Su Lu’s every breath.

Intertwined in their lips and teeth was the fragrance of the oolong tea they drank earlier, not alcohol but equally intoxicating.

Su Lu pushed twice, couldn’t push him away, and gave up.

When the red light turned green, and vehicles behind honked, Bo Jingshen finally released her, refastened his seatbelt, and drove ahead.

The sharpness in his eyes disappeared.

Su Lu didn’t know how else he planned to get back at her, or for how long.

She only felt a bit weary, a bit sorrowful, because deep in her secret heart, seemingly, she wasn’t entirely resistant to his proximity.

He was like a drug that she was addicted to, causing her pain yet leaving her unable to give up.

They didn’t speak for the rest of the way.

The next morning, the project team came to pick her up for an inspection.

Once busy, Su Lu didn’t have the thought to ponder last night’s kiss in the car or her ambiguous relationship with Bo Jingshen…

The project in collaboration with the Gu Family was a sea-view resort hotel.

The sea view was great but it was quite far from the city, nearly thirty kilometers away.

In recent years, Hai City had been vigorously developing tourism, even planning to build an Ocean Park nearby.

The prospects for this sea-view resort hotel were quite promising.

The main building was almost completed.

Though not topped off, its form was already visible.

Due to the temporary suspension of work and its location in the suburbs, the place was rather deserted.

The project team members were very familiar with the site and showed her around.

Since it was an inspection, Su Lu examined everything carefully, wandering around with the project team till nearly noon.

The sky grew darker.

The project team members frowned, “Mr.

Su, let’s call it a day.

The weather looks like it’s changing.

It’s time for lunch too; let’s head back to the city and discuss over a meal?”

Su Lu had no objection.

However, the on-site manager who stayed despite the suspension also wanted to join them in the city for the discussion.

But there weren’t enough seats in the car…

“It’s okay.” The manager scratched his head with a smile, “I called a car; it should arrive a bit later.

You go ahead.”

“No.” Su Lu said, “You guys take one car first; I’ll wait for the other car.”

“Mr.

Su, this isn’t appropriate, is it?”

“It’s fine; I don’t like squeezing in with a bunch of men either.” Su Lu waved her hand and smiled.

Actually, Su Lu wanted to stay longer and look around.

The project team always showed her the good sides; nobody wanted the leader to see the bad sides during an inspection.

So she wanted to take a look on her own.

Seeing her insistence, the others didn’t refuse; after all, it was just a short wait, no big deal.

But they all underestimated the situation, including Su Lu.

She didn’t wait for the car; instead, she waited for the typhoon.