The air fell silent.
Su Yue frowned, her heart pounding.
She suddenly blamed herself for her impulsiveness, feeling as though by being indulged by him, she had forgotten the original purpose of moving in here.
What if, as soon as things were out in the open, they couldn't continue?
With this thought, she felt a surge of nervousness. Just as she was about to say he didn't need to answer, she heard his steady voice:
"The first time I saw you, I liked you."
!!!
Just as she thought!
"The first time was in the auditorium?" Her eyes widened, still finding it unbelievable.
He pondered for a moment and replied:
"Yes."
"You really noticed me?" She still couldn't believe it.
"You made such a grand entrance, of course, I noticed."
Su Yue: ...
Alright, but she really hadn't done it on purpose. If she had intended to deliberately attract his attention, she would have dressed more innocently.
Like wearing the school uniform for their first meal together.
Taking a deep breath, she continued to ask:
"So, the first time we ate, you didn't react when I leaned on you, and you only drank the wine I offered."
"Mm," a faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips. "At that time, I wished you would lean on me even more, ideally sit on my lap directly."
???!!!
This guy was incredibly reserved on the surface but passionate underneath!
Her face still flushed uncontrollably. Feeling a bit annoyed and embarrassed, she lowered her head, avoiding his gaze, and said softly:
"But later, I got drunk and started talking nonsense, and you seemed so cold and aloof when you left."
"What else could I do? I was on duty that night and couldn't take you home."
Su Yue: ??
"Don't change the subject. I'm talking about your attitude; there was no sign you liked me at all."
"If I hadn't acted that way, wouldn't you have lost interest in me long ago?"
"..."
What he said was indeed true, but why did he understand her so well?
It seemed his police work hadn't been in vain.
He was very good at reading people.
"So, for the second dinner, you were prepared to take me home?"
"No, it's just that you flirted so intensely, I couldn't resist in the end."
...Her face turned even redder.
That day, fueled by alcohol, she had indeed been quite bold.
But pride wouldn't let her admit it, so she forced herself to save face:
"That was you deliberately seducing me."
To her surprise, he readily admitted: "Yes, that's right."
Su Yue: ...
She continued to ask: "So, adding my WeChat wasn't to pay for the taxi fare, and keeping me in the mediation room was so you could easily take me home the next morning."
"The first statement is correct, the second is not entirely," he said, still smiling as he moved closer to her, fitting snugly against her. He took her hand and held it tightly in his palm:
"That night was very dangerous; I wanted you to remember it more."
...She could only thank him profusely.
"No, you said you liked me, but you went silent after I didn't add you on WeChat. If I hadn't run into you by chance, we wouldn't be in contact now."
She suddenly remembered this, her expression turning displeased. kuAiδugg
"I had already ordered your necklace; do you think I wouldn't have contacted you?"
He paused, then chuckled lightly before continuing:
"But if I had contacted you directly, you definitely would have run away, so I was waiting for an opportunity."
"I didn't expect it to come so soon."
"..."
It truly seemed as though fate itself was helping him.
Seeing that she remained silent, Chen Ziming still helped her to sit on his lap, pulling her close to ensure she wouldn't suddenly run off.
In her somewhat startled expression, he gently kissed her cheek.
"Darling, please don't be angry with me. I truly like you so much that's why I put so much thought into it."
His eyes were bright and gentle, his tone sincere, with a hint of playful coaxing.
Who could possibly stay angry with him like this?
Moreover, after being with him, it was clearly she who had gained more.
It was just that knowing he had been so calculating made her feel a little uncomfortable.
But looking at him now.
Her heart instantly softened.
"I'm not angry, I'm just... surprised by how cunning you are."
She finally surrendered under his gaze, her voice softening considerably.
A smile spread across the handsome man's face. He pulled her closer, his voice deepening as he said:
"Just take it as you complimenting me, darling."
???
She frowned instantly, looking at him in confusion.
What was going on in this man's mind?
What she didn't realize was that the gloomy mood she had felt the day before, facing the criminal, had completely vanished.
Her mind was now entirely occupied with thoughts of him.