CIATB Chapter 109's words were more shameless than those of a street ruffian.
Chapter 109's words were more shameless than those of a street ruffian.
She had a feeling that Lu Chenyuan wouldn't let her go so easily, but since they were in public, she figured he wouldn't dare do anything out of line.
After last night's out-of-control entanglement, Su Wan simply didn't believe that Lu Chenyuan could truly communicate with her calmly.
His restraint, forbearance, and deliberately displayed gentlemanly manners today seemed more like a carefully crafted mask, using calmness and politeness as bait to test her true thoughts.
Just now at the hot pot restaurant, she actually wanted to say something even harsher and more hurtful to completely sever his hopes, but she didn't dare.
Because she always felt that his calmness was only a temporary dormancy, and that beneath the mask lay a turbulent undercurrent that would erupt at any moment.
Moreover, beneath that gentle and polite demeanor, there was a subtle but undeniable force that made her inexplicably uneasy.
That's why she didn't give a definitive answer, but she also didn't dare to fool him like she did last night, saying she would seriously consider it.
She was afraid that if she said the same thing twice, Lu Chenyuan would take it seriously, and in the end, she would really have nowhere to escape.
Although he had been relatively well-behaved all morning, except for forcibly taking her to work and holding her hand without explanation, he had not done anything excessive.
But Su Wan always felt that he would do something unexpected the next second.
Just like last night, he disappeared for half a month, and she thought the two of them would never cross paths again.
He suddenly appeared and confessed his feelings to me directly upon meeting me, followed by one forceful kiss after another. It was terrifying.
She couldn't figure out this person's personality; she really couldn't.
He said last night that he had feelings for her, but he had been restraining himself and suppressing them because he had a girlfriend before.
He's broken up with his girlfriend now...
The thought of those scorching, aggressive scenes from last night made her quicken her pace.
No, I can't think about it anymore.
Hopefully, Lu Chenyuan's recent calm wasn't just a fleeting moment, and hopefully he can give up the entanglement and let their lives return to normal.
She wasn't being dramatic; she genuinely didn't want to look back.
Just like she told Lu Chenyuan, water that has cooled down cannot be boiled a second time.
Moreover, their spending habits are vastly different.
Throughout the meal, he glanced at the black canvas bag in her hand more than once, his eyes practically overflowing with disdain, as if the bag she cherished was some kind of trash that couldn't be presented to the public, and he wished he could throw it away for her immediately.
He had no idea that the bag was a gift from her first client.
She was a young woman who had just started working. Because Su Wan helped her apply for a discount, saving her tens of thousands of yuan in down payment, the young woman took out the only change she had left after buying the house and bought this bag for her from a stall at the subway entrance.
Su Wan cherished it and was greatly encouraged.
So over the years, no matter how many new bags she buys, she can't bear to throw this one away.
Every time I see it, I'm reminded of the first house I sold, and the warmth and respect that client showed me.
As Su Wan pondered this, she walked quickly forward and soon arrived near the taxi stand.
She had considered calling a car with her phone, but she was afraid that if she waited too long, Lu Chenyuan would catch up with her again.
Just then, the cell phone in the bag suddenly rang.
Su Wan quickly reached out to grab it, and the three words "Lin Weiwei" appeared on the screen.
"Hello, Vivi?"
Her voice carried a hint of haste, as if she had just pulled herself out of a jumble of thoughts.
"Su Wan, where are you?"
Lin Weiwei's tone was clearly worried, and also somewhat indignant.
"I...I just finished eating and was about to take a taxi back to the company."
Su Wan glanced behind her subconsciously and breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't see Lu Chenyuan.
"Oh, Lu Chenyuan hasn't bothered you again, has he?"
Su Wan's heart skipped a beat. She remembered how Lin Weiwei and Lu Chenyuan were at loggerheads at the late-night food stall last night, almost coming to blows. She quickly changed to a lighter tone.
"No, no, we talked it out yesterday, haha, it's okay."
She wasn't lying on purpose; she just didn't want Lin Weiwei to worry about her anymore.
She could tell that if Weiwei got involved again, Lu Chenyuan would really treat her badly.
She and Lin Weiwei had known each other for so many years and considered each other as sisters. How could she bear to let Weiwei get caught up in trouble because of her?
Moreover, since Lu Chenyuan didn't catch up, he shouldn't be the kind of shameless person.
It seems he did indeed back down when faced with difficulties.
Thinking of this, Su Wan breathed a sigh of relief. After chatting for a while, she said goodbye to Lin Weiwei and hung up the phone.
At this time, there are many people trying to hail a taxi.
After waiting for about four or five minutes, I finally saw an empty taxi.
She quickened her pace and walked over, only two steps away from the car door, when her wrist was suddenly gripped by a familiar force.
Immediately afterwards, an irresistible force pulled her away, causing her to lose her balance and crash hard into a hard, hot embrace.
The tip of my nose slammed straight into my chest, sending a sharp, aching pain through me.
"what!"
Su Wan cried out in pain, her nose stung, and tears almost fell.
She looked up abruptly, meeting Lu Chenyuan's dark, deep eyes.
His expression was ambiguous, but there was no hint of a smile in his eyes, only a deep and unfathomable melancholy.
Beneath his serious demeanor lies a hint of playful assertiveness.
"Su Wan".
His voice was deep and husky, carrying a burning heat as it brushed against her ear.
"I suddenly remembered that you promised me last night under the tree by the riverbank that you would seriously consider it."
His fingertips tightened slightly, the grip on her wrist conveying an undeniable sense of control.
"This shouldn't be the result you've considered carefully, should it?"
"Wha...what do you mean?"
Su Wan's eyes widened, her mind going completely blank.
Just as I was about to ask him something, he pulled my wrist forcefully, forcing me to take two steps forward with him.
"Lu Chenyuan, what are you doing?"
She struggled, her heart pounding as if it were about to explode.
"Buy a gift."
He uttered three words coldly, but the force in his hand inexplicably lessened.
His gaze fell on the high heels at her feet, then swept over the mall entrance in front of her, his tone carrying an undeniable threat.
"I don't mind carrying you inside so we can try on everything at the counter. So, would you like to come in with me, or have me carry you in?"
"Lu Chenyuan, you've gone mad!"
Su Wan was truly stunned, and also truly furious.
His actions once again changed her perception of him.
"Where's your bottom line? Have you no shame? What about your values?"
She was so anxious that she became incoherent, bombarding him with questions.
"Where are your personality and dignity? And what about what you just told me, that you wouldn't bother me anymore after this meal? Was that just empty talk?"
He pulled her close, holding her tightly to his side, the two of them pressed extremely close together.
His crisp tobacco scent enveloped her domineeringly.
On the sidewalk not far away, pedestrians were already glancing at the scene.
One by one, people looked over at them, pointing and whispering.
Lu Chenyuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing her words, his face remaining completely expressionless, yet his words were even more shameless than those of a street ruffian.
"That was before, now it's now, I've changed my mind."
"If I hadn't said that, would you have willingly come out to dinner with me?"
"Of course not!"
Su Wan blurted out her answer without thinking, only realizing afterward that she had fallen into his trap. Looking at the half-smile on his lips, she trembled with anger.
"So, you can't blame me for going back on my word."
He chuckled softly, his hot breath brushing against her reddened earlobe, carrying a captivating magnetism.
"It's because you have such a difficult personality."