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Her lips trembled slightly as she suppressed the pain in her heart, her almond-shaped eyes gradually misting over.
The phone in her bag rang; it was Senior He.
Yun Li collected herself, turned her back to him, and answered, "Hello! Senior, I'm outside."
Hearing the words "Senior," Jiang Shiyu turned to look at the back of her head.
On the other end, He Lin Cheng paused for a moment, falling silent. Yun Li called out twice, "Senior, what's wrong?"
He Lin Cheng's voice came through hoarse: "Yun Li, I need to talk to you about something."
"What is it? You go ahead, Senior."
He Lin Cheng insisted on waiting for Yun Li to speak.
Yun Li fell silent.
Jiang Shiyu pinched his cigarette slightly harder between his fingers, his gaze darkening.
A voice inside him told him that He Lin Cheng was about to confess.
After hanging up the phone, Yun Li turned around without looking at him.
The next second, her phone rang again; it was still He Lin Cheng. Jiang Shiyu lowered his gaze and saw it. Just as Yun Li was about to answer, he placed his palm over her phone, holding her hand along with the device in his grasp.
The coolness of his fingertips brushed against the back of her hand, causing Yun Li to shiver slightly. She raised her eyes to look at him; his lips curled into a casual smile, though his voice was roughened by smoke.
"Ah!"
Immediately, he pressed the edge of the phone's button, silencing it.
Yun Li's mind went blank as she stared at him in a daze.
Jiang Shiyu felt a thread snap inside him as he held Yun Li's hand and moved forward.
Yun Li didn't react but followed in step with him.
Until she found herself led into a hotel by him.
Her eyes felt dry as she blinked rapidly. Jiang Shiyu turned to ask her, "Did you bring your ID?"
Still in shock from what had just happened, Yun Li nodded obediently. Jiang Shiyu smiled with narrowed eyes; this girl was so carefree that she could easily be deceived by bad people.
But then he thought to himself—wasn't he the bad person?
Yun Li took out her identification card, looking confused. "What do we need this for?"
Jiang Shiyu took it from her and handed it to the front desk attendant, who quickly processed it on the computer. With a meaningful smile, Jiang Shiyu watched as the attendant swiftly returned two identification cards along with two room keys.
"Your room is on the thirteenth floor. Enjoy your stay," the attendant said.
Jiang Shiyu nodded slightly and led Yun Li to the elevator.
It was only then that Yun Li realized where they were, glancing up to see the name of the hotel displayed above. "A hotel?" she exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise. She hesitated for a moment, struggling to voice her thoughts. "Jiang..."
Jiang Shiyu tilted his head slightly and replied, "Yes?"
"I... I don't want to stay here," she said, her voice wavering.
He held her hand firmly as they approached the elevator. "I know."
Once inside, Jiang Shiyu pressed the button for the thirteenth floor. As the doors closed, the air felt suddenly thin.
Yun Li felt her palms getting sweaty from his grip, instinctively pulling away a little. Jiang Shiyu noticed her small movement but didn't stop her.
She stared at the elevator display, anxious as it seemed to take forever to reach their floor.
When they finally arrived at the thirteenth floor, the doors opened, and she felt a rush of relief as she stepped out. But panic surged within her as Jiang Shiyu held her hand and led her forward.
"Jiang Shiyu, I want to stay at Bolei Hotel," she protested weakly.
"I know," he replied calmly.
"I really want to stay," Yun Li insisted softly.
Suddenly, Jiang Shiyu chuckled lightly as they reached their room. He swiped the key card and opened the door, pulling her inside with a firm tug.
Caught off guard, Yun Li stumbled forward a couple of steps before hearing the door slam shut behind them.
The air was suddenly filled with a minty scent mixed with his masculine presence as he pushed her against the wall.
He released her hand but leaned in close, his arms framing her face. Yun Li instantly tensed up, straightening her neck in nervousness and holding her breath.
With wide eyes filled with uncertainty, she looked at him.
"Are you that nervous?" Jiang Shiyu teased, his voice low and raspy.
Yun Li's heart raced, but she stubbornly shook her head.
Jiang Shiyu stared at her soft pink lips for a few seconds before stepping away.
Once the distance was created, Yun Li let out a sigh of relief, her chest rising and falling rapidly.
Jiang Shiyu tucked her identification card into her bag. "I'm next door. If you need anything, just call me."
Yun Li remained leaning against the wall, not moving, as she focused on the collar of Jiang Shiyu's jacket, nodding obediently.
Jiang Shiyu rubbed his palm together, turned his head away, and said in a husky voice, "Get some rest early."
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