Lin Qiao, mimicking what she’d seen on TV, gently bit the corner of his lip, as carefully as a dragonfly skimming the water. Her kiss was light, without aggression or possessiveness, only a gentle touch.
His heartstrings were plucked by the faint aroma of coconut, and the melody that flowed out was like a babbling brook. Su Zhengxing was not satisfied with such a fleeting moment, but he was obedient and just felt it. The corners of his lips couldn’t help but curve upwards.
Actually, there’s nothing wrong with a little indulgence.
…
Several kilometers away, behind the resort in the mountains, Gu Jibai, flashlight in hand, braved the wind and snow to search the mountain path, finally finding Shen Ruxing at the foot of a steep slope.
Hypothermia had left Shen Ruxing huddled against a rock, her thin body pressed against the rock. Her legs were covered in snow. She huddled there, fearful and helpless, waiting for rescue.
After Gu Jibai spotted her, he quickly slid down the side of the steep slope. He untied the hot water he carried with him and gave Shen Ruxing a few mouthfuls. After drinking the steaming hot water, Shen Ruxing’s numb mind gradually recovered.
“How could it be you?” She said weakly.
“Who else did you think it was?”
Gu Jibai was anxious, so his tone became a bit harsh. He regretted it as soon as he said it. He lifted Shen Ruxing’s hand and put her on his back, softening his voice.
“Don’t be afraid, I’ll take you back.”
Shen Ruxing’s nose tingled. The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Large tears slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the snow.
“I just… I just wanted to accomplish something through my own efforts, even if it’s just one thing…”
Tears streamed down her face like broken beads as Shen Ruxing sobbed softly against Gu Jibai’s back.
“How could I be so useless…”
In the wind and snow, Gu Jibai carried her on his back as his footsteps crunched on the snow behind the resort. He looked up at the bright lights shining in the direction of the resort below.
After a long while, he asked her, “Do you really care about that exhibition?”
“What’s the use of caring? I’ve already messed it up…” Shen Ruxing choked out.
That so-called exhibition was a trap tailor-made for Gu Jibai from the very beginning, designed to make him willingly walk into it.
Gu Jibai’s eyes narrowed.
Very well, Su Zhengxing, you’ve succeeded.
…
Su Zhengxing received Gu Jibai’s message the day after he left the resort. Gu Jibai promised that, provided Dongshan agreed, he was willing to share Dongshan’s technology patents with Baitian. For Dongshan Group, both Baitian and Minghong were partners; earning money from one patent twice—why would he disagree?
In this way, Baitian successfully caught up with Minghong in the Green Home project and also gained some advantages due to its R&D progress in the UK.
Since returning from the resort, Lin Qiao and Su Zhengxing’s relationship had completely changed. Su Zhengxing was now all smiles and pleasantries toward her every day, a stark contrast to his previous cold and hostile demeanor. Lin Qiao couldn’t help but wonder how one person could have such two completely different faces.
After getting off work that evening, Lin Qiao went to a milk tea shop near her company. Just as she was about to take the subway back to school, she unexpectedly saw Su Zhengxing’s car parked on the side of the road and even flashed his lights at her.
In early spring, the trees lining the road were still bare, but tender green buds were sprouting at the branch tips. As dusk fell, the colorful neon lights on the trees flashed brightly.
By the car window, Su Zhengxing watched her run toward him with a smile on his eyes.
“What are you doing here?” Lin Qiao asked, wrapped in a thick scarf. The wind ruffled her bangs, and her warm breath dissipated in the fading light.
“Get in the car.” Su Zhengxing gestured with his eyes.
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