CIATB Chapter 102 He didn't speak, but simply unscrewed the cap on the cup of unsweetened soy milk an
Chapter 102 He didn't speak, but simply unscrewed the cap on the cup of unsweetened soy milk an
Su Wan stood in the elevator, her gaze falling on the smooth mirrored wall. Looking at herself in the mirror, she felt so frustrated that she just wanted to sigh.
Her lips were still swollen, with obvious red marks. It was obvious that they were from the rough kisses he had given her last night. Even though she covered them up with concealer, the marks were still noticeable.
He hadn't slept all night, his eyelids were slightly bluish-black and a little swollen, and he looked incredibly haggard.
She raised her hand and gently touched the corner of her lips. The stinging pain from her fingertips made her frown involuntarily, and the anger in her heart suddenly flared up again.
I'm so annoying.
This is so annoying.
How did I end up with such a madman?
At this moment, she forgot that she was even crazier than Lu Chenyuan was now.
The elevator dinged and came to a smooth stop on the first floor.
The door slowly opened, and the morning light shone in, making it hard for her to open her eyes.
Su Wan stood still, her steps faltering, her fingers repeatedly stroking the bag strap, her heart filled with a tangled mess of hesitation.
She knew his car was still downstairs.
But she couldn't keep hiding forever.
Taking a deep breath, Su Wan gripped her bag strap tightly, stepped out of the elevator, and walked towards the parking space at the entrance of the residential complex.
When she bought this house, the real estate agent earnestly advised her that although the underground parking space was more expensive by tens of thousands, it offered greater privacy, protection from wind and rain, and would be easier to resell in the future.
But she was blinded by the idea of saving money at the time, thinking that a few hundred yuan in rent per month was much more cost-effective than paying a huge sum of money at once, so she chose to rent a parking space on the ground without hesitation.
Now, she feels like slapping herself twice.
If she had gritted her teeth and bought an underground parking space back then, she could now take the elevator directly from the basement level to the garage and drive away quietly. Why would she need to be like this now, with her heart pounding, moving towards her car like a thief?
The parking space on the ground was tiny, and his black SUV was parked not far from her car.
Su Wan's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to explode, her fingertips were trembling, and her eyes were fixed on the familiar car, as if she was afraid that Lu Chenyuan would suddenly get out of the car.
She took a deep breath, tiptoed even further, and just wanted to take advantage of his inattention, open the car door, and run away, flooring the gas pedal, never wanting to see this madman again.
She held her breath, crouched low, and rushed to her car.
Her fingers trembled as she reached for the car door; the coldness of the metal seeped through her fingertips, but it did nothing to calm her down.
With a "click," the door opened.
Su Wan was overjoyed and almost tried to get into the car using both her hands and feet.
Unexpectedly, just as he stepped on the ground, his wrist was gripped by a familiar force.
The force was undeniably powerful, and the scalding heat penetrated her skin, making her shiver.
Su Wan turned around abruptly, her eyes meeting Lu Chenyuan's deep gaze.
He appeared behind her without her noticing.
He was wearing the same black T-shirt as yesterday, which accentuated his muscular chest and toned waist.
Her neckline was slightly open, revealing a hint of her sexy collarbone.
His eyes held no superfluous emotions, only a deep, unfathomable melancholy, yet they also revealed a certain unwavering determination to succeed.
Su Wan struggled, her wrists aching from his grip, her voice filled with barely suppressed fear and anger.
"Lu Chenyuan, let me go! I need to go to work!"
He didn't speak, he just looked at her with a deep gaze, like he was looking at a child throwing a tantrum.
"Are you sick in the head?!"
Su Wan panicked and tried to kick him, but he easily dodged it. Then he scooped her up and dragged her to his car, forcefully shoving her into the passenger seat.
With a "bang," the car door slammed shut, cutting off the morning light.
Like a cat that had been provoked, Su Wan immediately reached out to pull the car door, only to find that the door was already locked.
She pressed the window again, but the window didn't budge.
She turned her head and glared fiercely at Lu Chenyuan, who had gotten into the driver's seat, her eyes reddening.
"Lu Chenyuan, let me go! This is illegal detention! I'm calling the police!"
Lu Chenyuan started the car, focusing his attention on the road ahead, completely ignoring her shouting.
Su Wan got even angrier and reached out to push his arm. Her fingertips had just touched his arm when he grabbed her left hand.
His hands were large and thick, his warm palms tightly enveloping hers, their fingers intertwined, his fingertips gently caressing her fingertips with a heart-stopping force, as if he wanted to crush her hand bones, yet also with a hint of barely perceptible tenderness.
"Don't move."
He finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, slightly hoarse from the early morning, uttering only two words, yet exuding an irresistible force.
Su Wan's body suddenly stiffened.
The images of what happened last night flooded my mind instantly.
His burning kisses, his domineering embrace, and the cool yet scorching aura emanating from him sent shivers down her spine.
She dared not move again, but still angrily turned her head to look out the window, muttering curses under her breath.
"You're insane, you're crazy, you're really sick..."
He ignored them, simply gripping the steering wheel firmly, and the car drove smoothly along the morning streets.
The aroma wafted from the breakfast shops along the roadside, and Su Wan's stomach let out a disapproving growl.
I was up most of the night last night and didn't eat or drink anything, but now this aroma has whetted my appetite.
Lu Chenyuan seemed to hear the growl from her stomach, his grip on the steering wheel tightened, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.
The car turned a corner and stopped in front of a breakfast shop—authentic Seoul hot dry noodles.
Su Wan's gaze fell on the familiar signboard, and she froze.
This shop is her favorite. It's located in an alley not far from her company. The food is authentic and the portions are generous. She makes a detour here almost every morning to have a bowl of hot dry noodles, a fried egg, and a cup of unsweetened soy milk.
She never imagined that Lu Chenyuan would bring her here.
How did he know?
Su Wan was filled with doubt and uncertainty, and her eyes were filled with confusion and fear as she looked at Lu Chenyuan.
Didn't he always look down on her before?
How did you know she liked this restaurant's hot dry noodles?
Could it be... that he secretly investigated her last night?
The moment this thought crossed Su Wan's mind, a chill ran down her spine.
Lu Chenyuan didn't say anything. He opened the car door and got out of the car, still holding her hand tightly, and pulled her into the store together.
Su Wan struggled, muttering curses under her breath.
"Let go of me, I'm not eating, I need to go to work..."
He ignored her and walked straight to the window, but what he said made Su Wan freeze completely.
"A bowl of hot dry noodles, with extra cilantro and extra spice, a fried egg, and a cup of unsweetened soy milk."
They even know her tastes.
Su Wan's heart skipped a beat. Looking at his back, she felt both angry and scared, yet she couldn't move.
The owner quickly packed up the breakfast and handed it over. Lu Chenyuan took it, took her hand, and returned to the car, never letting go of her hand the entire time.
Su Wan's little plan completely fell through.
She originally thought that she could take the opportunity to run away when he bought breakfast, but from the time he got off the bus to the time he got back on, his hands were like iron clamps, holding her tightly and not giving her any chance at all.
After getting in the car, Lu Chenyuan handed her the packed breakfast.
Su Wan turned her head away, her neck stiff.
"I won't eat it."
He didn't say anything, but just turned his head to look at her.
The morning light streamed through the car window, falling on his face and outlining his hard, cold features.
Long eyelashes drooped down, obscuring the emotions in her eyes, leaving only a gentle shadow.
He looked at her with a deep, restrained affection, as if he were looking at a mischievous child, indulgent yet helpless.
Su Wan felt uncomfortable under his gaze, and her anger flared up again.
"What are you looking at? You're sick!"
He remained silent, simply placing the chopsticks into her hand, opening the box of hot dry noodles, and handing it to her.
The aroma of sesame paste wafted over, forcefully penetrating her nostrils and making her stomach growl again.
She was starving. She had been up until the early hours of the morning, feeling both frightened and exhausted, and was now extremely hungry.
Su Wan looked at the steaming bowl of hot dry noodles, then at the silent man beside her. Her anger and fear mingled together, making her eyes redden.
Ultimately, unable to resist the protests of his stomach, he picked up his chopsticks, lowered his head, and began to rummage through the noodles, muttering under his breath.
"You're crazy, I don't want to eat what you bought..."
He didn't say anything, but simply unscrewed the lid of the unsweetened soy milk and handed it to her.
Su Wan hesitated for a moment, then took it and took a sip.
The warm soy milk slid down her throat, soothing her empty stomach.
She buried her head in her noodles, not daring to look him in the eye.
The carriage was quiet, with only the sound of her slurping noodles and his steady breathing.
She could feel his gaze fixed on her, burning and focused, like a net that held her captive.