CIATB Chapter 131 Don't worry, I'm not going to eat you.
Chapter 131 Don't worry, I'm not going to eat you.
"Is it that scary? I don't think so."
Lu Chenyuan looked down at her red, swollen eyes, his tone deliberately calm, but a hint of mischief and cunning lurked in his eyes.
"In the file folder in my office, right on the bottom shelf of the desk where you left your coffee last time, there are still photos of the crime scene sealed up. They're bloody, and I see them every day. I'm used to it. I only told you because I thought you were brave."
"You did it on purpose!"
Su Wan was furious, her voice choked with sobs, her chest heaving violently, but her fingertips uncontrollably gripped the hem of his clothes, her knuckles turning white.
Undeniably, the fear in her heart had already defeated all her stubbornness and anger; she truly dared not take a taxi home alone again.
Although she knew that not every taxi driver could be such a monster, the scene Lu Chenyuan described was too bloody. That deep-seated fear clung to her heart like vines, making her lose the courage to even stand alone by the roadside waiting for a taxi.
Lu Chenyuan saw her little actions clearly. He watched as she trembled with fear, her eyes red, yet she tried to remain calm, frowning and glaring at him. For some reason, he found Su Wan particularly adorable.
Shedding her usual sharpness and decisiveness, and removing all pretense, she was like a frightened little animal, fragile yet stubborn, with undisguised panic and grievance in her eyes, and even the tip of her nose was tinged with a faint pink.
When she cried, her eyelashes drooped wetly, and when she looked up at him, there was no intimidation in her eyes. Instead, her gaze was soft and tender, making his heart itch and his love and possessiveness grow stronger.
He didn't give her any more chance to refuse or hesitate. With his left hand, he picked up the high heels he had taken off for her, and with his right hand, he gripped her waist tightly. With a slight force from his fingertips, he lifted her up steadily with one hand before she could react.
His arms were strong and powerful, with smooth and firm muscle lines. Su Wan's body was not light, but in his arms, she seemed exceptionally light, as if she were effortlessly moving.
His palm rested on her slender, soft waist, the warm touch seeping through her thin slip dress, making Su Wan's skin tighten.
He leaned down slightly, pulling her closer to him, his chin gently touching the top of her head. His voice was deep and husky, carrying an irresistible force yet also a tender admonition.
"Hold on tight, be careful not to fall."
After saying that, he deliberately loosened his arm as if to cause trouble.
"what!"
Su Wan gasped in surprise, feeling as if she had lost her balance. She instinctively raised her hand and hugged his neck tightly, her cheek pressed against his chest.
She could clearly hear his steady and powerful heartbeat, thump-thump-thump, coming through the thin fabric of his clothes. It carried a reassuring strength, mixed with the faint scent of foreign liquor and wilderness perfume on his body, which strangely dispelled some of the fear in her heart.
But what followed was an indescribable tension and panic.
Her cheeks instantly became burning hot, and even the tips of her ears turned bright red.
She held him tightly with both hands, not daring to relax even for a moment, and even her breathing became cautious.
Lu Chenyuan held her in his arms, his steps steady and composed, neither too fast nor too slow. He held her high heels in his left hand, his fingertips occasionally brushing against her slightly cool ankles, his eyes full of doting affection.
Passersby turned their heads to look, some with amazement in their eyes, others whispering among themselves.
"Wow, that's cool! His arm strength is amazing."
"That girl is so lucky."
"I really want a boyfriend like that, who can hug me with one arm."
In the sight of passersby.
The man was tall and straight, with deep-set eyes. He held a pretty girl in one arm and carried her high heels in the other.
His movements were swift yet gentle, radiating the unique hormones of a mature man, exuding an aura of complete control and overflowing masculinity.
The girl in his arms was wearing a sequined jacket and a black suspender dress, her long hair was draped over her shoulders, her cheeks were flushed, and she was tightly hugging the man's neck, looking delicate and shy.
The sight of the two walking arm in arm was both ambiguous and eye-catching, even the evening breeze seemed to carry a touch of tenderness.
Soon, the two arrived at the apartment building where Lu Chenyuan rented.
The community has tight security, bright streetlights, and few pedestrians, making it exceptionally quiet.
Just as Lu Chenyuan was about to step into the building, Su Wan in his arms began to struggle, her voice filled with panic and resistance.
"I'll wait here! I don't want to go upstairs; I'll wait downstairs for my driver!"
Her tone was firm, but a trace of lingering fear still lingered in her eyes.
She released her arms from his neck, signaling him to put her down.
Lu Chenyuan sighed helplessly and slowly put her down, but he did not loosen his grip on her wrist. His fingertips continued to gently caress her wrist, his movements incredibly gentle.
He looked down at her, the light from the streetlamp falling on his face.
Half bright, half dark.
A thick, dark color welled up in his eyes, and his gaze was fixed on hers with intense intensity.
That undisguised possessiveness intertwined with tenderness created a suffocating feeling.
It seemed as if it wanted to devour her whole, yet the movements of its fingertips were so gentle that it was afraid of shattering her.
Su Wan felt tense all over under his gaze, and subconsciously tried to avoid his eyes, but he held her wrist tightly, leaving her with no way to escape.
The panic and resistance in my heart grew stronger, yet there was also a faint, uncontrollable flutter in my heart.
Even his breathing became disordered.
"Be good, stop fooling around."
Lu Chenyuan's voice was deep and husky, with a hint of seduction. He gently pulled her closer to him with a slight force from his fingertips.
The distance between them instantly closed, so close that he could feel the warmth emanating from his body.
"It's not good for us to just stand here and wait. I need to go to the bathroom."
As he spoke, he took out his phone.
With a swift swipe of the fingertip across the screen, a number labeled "Xiao Li" was found.
I pressed the dial button and held the phone to my ear.
His tone instantly became calm and capable, shedding his previous gentleness and cunning, and gaining a touch of superior authority.
"Xiao Li, this is Lu Chenyuan. Are you free now?"
"Come to my house to get the keys. Do me a favor and go to the bar parking lot to drive my car back. I'll send you the address on WeChat."
"Also, I have another favor to ask of you. When you drive your car back, please take a Ms. Su home. I'll send you the address later. Make sure she gets there safely and without any mistakes."
A respectful reply came from the other end of the phone, the tone tinged with urgency.
"Captain Lu, yes, yes, don't worry, I'll come over to get the keys right away."
"After retrieving the car, I guarantee to deliver Ms. Su home safely, without causing any delays!"
Lu Chenyuan hummed in agreement, gave a few more instructions, and then hung up the phone.
He put his phone back in his pocket and looked down at Su Wan, who still looked resistant.
The darkness in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a gentle smile.
His tone carried a hint of feigned grievance, and a touch of cunning.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to eat you. You heard me too, I really am going to have someone take you home. It's one of my officers, reliable and trustworthy. He's been with me for over a year, there will absolutely be no problems."
He paused, then deliberately frowned, looking troubled.
"Besides, I really need to use the restroom, I can't hold it anymore. Will you come upstairs with me for just a little while? When Xiao Li gets here, I'll give him the car keys, and he'll drive you home right away after he gets the car, okay?"
Su Wan remained hesitant, her brows furrowed tightly, her inner struggle growing increasingly intense.
She still didn't want to go upstairs with him, but she didn't dare to wait downstairs alone.
The way he acted just now, it didn't seem like he was lying?
She heard him talking to Xiao Li on the phone.
If I go up with him, nothing should happen, right?
Su Wan was still somewhat hesitant.