It was uncertain how much time had passed when footsteps could be heard from the adjacent corner hallway.
Swish!
Lin Jianzhi abruptly pushed Zhu Liheng away, freezing in a stiff, bewildered posture.
One of Zhu Liheng's hands remained on her hair, but with a tug, he released her entire hair, allowing it to cascade down and fall on her back.
Without any further unnecessary actions, he got up to pay the bill.
Lin Jianzhi's mind was in a complete haze, and she felt that all her logic and thoughts were in disarray. She sat there in a daze for a long time, so much so that she didn't even hear the waiter who came by to ask if they could take away the empty plates.
Zhu Liheng returned after paying the bill, while she remained in a state of paralysis.
She was stunned by the intimacy.
He pulled her up and led her out of the restaurant.
At this moment, Lin Jianzhi didn't know where she was or where she was going. She was like a thoughtless puppet, with her mind full of that recent kiss.
And the unspoken conversation that occurred the moment their lips touched.
At the entrance, the driver, Old Chen, looked on in astonishment.
How could a meal change someone's hairstyle so drastically?
When they went in, she had a ponytail.
But when they came out, her hair was loose and flowing?!
In the car, Lin Jianzhi blushed the whole way and dared not look at Zhu Liheng, let alone the other people around.
On the contrary, Zhu Liheng remained unnaturally calm, even chatting with Old Chen about everyday matters.
It was as if the person who had just whispered sweet nothings in her ear at the corner of the restaurant was not him.
Old Chen promptly brought the two back to the hotel, and even in a mysterious manner, he handed a small box to Zhu Liheng.
It was made of wood and about half the size of a palm.
After a three-second pause, Zhu Liheng accepted it.
Lin Jianzhi dared not look at it from the side!
She wasn't foolish; she knew what it meant.
But... it was truly embarrassing!
While in the elevator, Lin Jianzhi kept an eye on the small box in Zhu Liheng's hand.
She planned to take a shower later and place the small box on the bedside table for easy access.
Little did she know that as soon as they entered the room, Zhu Liheng began to open the small box.
This scared Lin Jianzhi to the point of nearly jumping up!
What time is it now?
You, you, you!
But when Zhu Liheng opened the small box, she was dumbfounded.
It wasn't what she had expected.
Inside the box lay a necklace, quietly resting.
It was a jewelry box.
Zhu Liheng inspected the necklace for a moment, made sure it was the one he had set his sights on, and then looked up at Lin Jianzhi. "Come, take a look. Do you like it?"
Lin Jianzhi walked over in a daze, glanced at the necklace, and then at Zhu Liheng.
She suddenly realized something—Old Chen didn't join them for the meal, did he buy this?
Did Zhu Liheng ask him to buy it?
That's right, Zhu Liheng didn't have time to prepare all this himself.
The necklace was a crystal pendant, very beautiful, and purple in color.
Zhu Liheng studied it for a moment, unfastened the necklace clasp, and gestured for her to come closer. "Try it on and see."
Lin Jianzhi remained dazed throughout the whole process, allowing Zhu Liheng to put it on her and then leading her to the mirror.
"Do you like it?" he asked again.
Lin Jianzhi looked at herself in the mirror. With her fair skin and the purple crystal necklace, it added a touch of allure to her pure temperament.
"I really like it. Thank you, Senior," she said with a shy blush.
Who wouldn't like it?
Especially since it was given by you.
Suddenly, Zhu Liheng embraced her from behind and kissed her neck lightly. "Who is your Senior?" he asked.
Lin Jianzhi instantly felt a shiver down her spine!
Why would you kiss her neck?
She couldn't handle it.
Feeling the girl in his arms trembling, Zhu Liheng paused his actions.
Then, he gently nibbled on her neck.
Lin Jianzhi shuddered again!
Zhu Liheng turned her body around, pressing her back against the mirror.
He asked forcefully, "After we've come this far, you still call me Senior?"
Lin Jianzhi didn't dare to look at him, keeping her head lowered. "What... what have we become?"
Zhu Liheng raised an eyebrow, looking at the girl who couldn't even lift her head.
Taking charge, are we?
Leading the lamb to the slaughter?
Lin Jianzhi, you're quite skilled at this.
The purple crystal pendant hung just below her collarbone.
Coincidentally, she was wearing a V-neck top today.
Zhu Liheng's gaze uncontrollably followed the crystal as it descended.
He found it strange. Lin Jianzhi appeared innocent, yet she always made him want something to happen.
It must be because of this crystal.
With that thought, Zhu Liheng furrowed his brow, reached out, twisted the crystal pendant, and tucked it into Lin Jianzhi's clothes.
Don't wear it on the outside.
That's what he thought, but at the moment he grabbed the collar...
Zap!
His hand recoiled as if shocked.
The crystal swung and then stopped, motionless.
Lin Jianzhi was stunned, looking up at Zhu Liheng.
Zhu Liheng took a step back and reflected for a moment.
"Well, I'm going to take a shower," he said.
Lin Jianzhi nodded anxiously, "Okay."
Then she quickly went to the window, standing by it and opening it to let in some fresh air.
This is crazy!
Their height difference in that instant...
Zhu Liheng must have seen!
Ah!!!
She wasn't wearing her most attractive outfit today!
Inside the bathroom, Zhu Liheng didn't immediately start showering. He leaned against the sink, furrowing his brow.
By the way, he picked up his phone and casually scrolled through Weibo.
Little did he know, with just one scroll, he came across a post from the user 'Zhu Jianzhiheng' that had just been published.
'Zhu Jianzhiheng: White or big?'
Zhu Liheng widened his eyes, put down his phone, and glanced at the tightly closed bathroom door.
Sometimes, he really wanted to crack open her head and take a look.
What color is it?
Shortly after, within two minutes, the user 'Zhu Jianzhiheng' posted again.
'Zhu Jianzhiheng: I want to devour you.'
Zhu Liheng took a deep breath, feeling hot and wanting to take a cold shower.
The sound of water in the bathroom lasted a long time.
Meanwhile, Lin Jianzhi anxiously searched the entire room but couldn't find what she was looking for.
Where is it?
Why isn't it here?
In such a big hotel, she could see it in the hotels she had stayed in before. Why not this one?
What should she do now?!
She didn't know if Zhu Liheng was prepared...
Lin Jianzhi's mind was filled with various thoughts and she even considered ordering takeout from a food delivery platform.
At that moment, the sound of water in the bathroom ceased.
Lin Jianzhi quickly put away her phone and sat upright on the sofa.
Her nervous heart raced!
Zhu Liheng came out of the bathroom, neatly dressed, and pointed towards the bathroom.
Lin Jianzhi didn't need him to say anything, she jumped up and rushed in, even locking the door behind her.
She was extremely anxious and it took her twice as long as usual to finish washing up.
What should she do next?
Should she be bold and daring?
Countless thoughts raced through her mind, and her face turned red to an exaggerated extent in the mirror.
Half an hour later.
She wrapped herself in a bath towel, opened the door, and walked out barefoot.
It was quiet, so quiet as if there was no one there.
Lin Jianzhi cautiously moved forward and discovered that Zhu Liheng was asleep on the sofa.
She froze, feeling a bit lost.
Had she been overthinking?
