Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 145 Don’t be afraid

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As soon as Li Wu stepped out of the elevator, she looked up and saw the figure waiting outside her door.

"You...why are you here?"

Instead of a response from Zhou Jinghuai, she was greeted by his broad embrace. He must have been waiting outside for quite some time, as he still carried a slight chill. It wasn't cold or sharp, but it still made Li Wu tremble slightly.

It felt both familiar and strange.

Li Wu was somewhat dazed.

But it was only for a moment before she nudged Zhou Jinghuai.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Jinghuai released Li Wu's grip and reached out to tidy her messy hair.

Zhou Jinghuai's movements were so natural, as if they were still together before they separated.

"You're so cold."

Li Wu opened the door and let him in, then found him a pair of slippers in the entryway. "How long have you been waiting outside? What if I hadn't come back tonight?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Wu paused.

It would be easy for Zhou Jinghuai to find out her schedule.

really.

Zhou Jinghuai took off his coat and casually hung it on the coat rack in the entryway.

He looked at Li Wu and said slowly, "When did you land in Beijing? Jiang Ting reported to me."

Li Wu's gaze swept over Zhou Jinghuai's coat hanging on the hanger. After a second, she said, "You hired someone to monitor me?" After all, it wasn't like he hadn't done it before.

"Why don't you think it's because I want to see you sooner?" Zhou Jinghuai replied quickly, almost without any pause.

Li Wu was taken aback.

Zhou Jinghuai rarely spoke so bluntly, leaving Li Wu somewhat at a loss for words.

"Please sit down, I'll make you some tea." Li Wu hurriedly said this and went to the kitchen.

soon.

Li Wu placed the brewed tea on the coffee table in front of Zhou Jinghuai, saying, "We only have Longjing tea left at home..."

"I can drink anything."

Zhou Jinghuai said gently.

Being stared at by his dark and deep gaze for an extended period of time, Li Wu seemed to find it hard to bear.

"What would you like to eat? We have some snacks at home..."

Li Wu was eager to escape, but the more anxious she was, the more likely she was to make a mistake. As she turned around, she didn't watch her step and tripped, about to fall forward.

Zhou Jinghuai reacted quickly, reaching out to catch her before she fell, and then pulling her into his arms.

But in a blink of an eye.

Li Wu was pressed against Zhou Jinghuai's chest.

Zhou Jinghuai took off his coat, now wearing only a simple white shirt.

The top two buttons were undone, and his muscular chest pushed the collar open slightly. Li Wu's delicate cheek was unexpectedly pressed against his firm chest, and even through the thin white shirt, she could almost feel the sharp, defined lines beneath.

Li Wu didn't dare to look any longer, and his subordinates kept shoving him, "Let me go!"

"You repay kindness with enmity, is that it?"

Zhou Jinghuai looked at Li Wu with deep eyes and said this with a slight smile.

Perhaps it was because, no matter how gentle he was, he had held a high position for many years and naturally exuded a certain aura. These words, when they reached Li Wu's ears, carried a somewhat intimidating meaning.

Li Wu bit her lip and remained silent.

Seeing Li Wu's resentment but unable to do anything about it, Zhou Jinghuai felt even better. "Why aren't you saying anything?"

talking.

Zhou Jinghuai's long, slender hand, with its distinct knuckles, unconsciously caressed Li Wu's face. His warm fingertips gently rubbed against her soft skin, relieving her lips, which had been bitten until they turned white.

The deep voice spoke slowly and deliberately, "If you have any complaints about me, just say it."

"Don't bite your lip."

"How could I possibly have any complaints about you..."

"I can't speak," Li Wu said instinctively. But when she met his deep, unfathomable eyes, she suddenly stopped talking.

A heart-pounding feeling gradually welled up inside me.

Whether it was unease or fear, Li Wu felt her heart gradually rising, as if it were about to fall.

But in the instant he lowered his head, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was firmly held.

Her vision dimmed, and his lips were slowly pressed against hers. He gently caressed and licked them, giving her ample time to adjust before prying open her soft lips and slowly taking them in, sucking and licking them, in an ambiguous entanglement.

In the silent space.

Even the slightest sound is amplified infinitely.

The sounds of sucking, soft swallowing, gradually erratic breathing, and a heartbeat...

Having not been kissed like this in a long time, Li Wu couldn't bear it, her body trembling uncontrollably. Tears slowly welled up in her eyes...

Zhou Jinghuai reached out and pulled her closer into his arms, gently kissing away her tears. He said tenderly, "Don't be afraid." The buttons were tight and difficult to undo, taking him a while.

Zhou Jinghuai's deep voice fell on Li Wu's ear, "Don't wear this again."

Li Wu didn't hear what Zhou Jinghuai said clearly; she only felt as if a hole had been pried open in her heart, and her whole heart was about to jump out of it.

She couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong, but she felt so weak she could barely kneel, and instinctively wanted to hug Zhou Jinghuai.

But it was just right.

Put Zhou Jinghuai in her shoes.

Perfect fit.

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The next day.

When Li Wu woke up, there was no one beside her.

Empty.

The bedroom was quiet, and the blackout curtains were drawn. Only a bedside lamp was lit, its light turned to the dimmest setting.

Tranquil and peaceful.

It's a perfect atmosphere for sleeping.

Li Wu was exhausted. She fell asleep the moment Zhou Jinghuai cleaned her up in the bathroom.

I have no idea how many points I've accomplished.

Her phone was placed on the bedside table, within easy reach, and it was fully charged.

Li Wu picked up her phone in a daze and glanced at the time.

【15: 07】

Li Wu's first thought was that it was fortunate that it was the weekend, otherwise she would have broken her record of never being late.

After a while, Li Wu slowly came to her senses.

She picked up her phone and quickly downloaded two boxes of emergency contraceptive. Only after doing all this did she feel a sense of relief.

There was a few seconds of silence.

Li Wu turned her head, looking at the empty space beside her, her thoughts drifting away.

Actually, it was always like this before; basically, when she woke up, Zhou Jinghuai was no longer by her side.

Li Wu buried her head in the soft pillow, feeling a mix of emotions.

About thirty minutes later.

Li Wu heard the doorbell ring.

She ignored the sore and swollen feeling in that area, got out of bed, and changed her clothes.

But don't want to.

When Li Wu walked into the living room, she heard a "bang" as the security door was slammed shut.

She glanced over instinctively and saw Zhou Jinghuai's tall and imposing figure standing at the doorway.

In his hand, he was holding the two boxes of medicine.