Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 39 Zhou Jinghuai...

……

It was as if it sensed something.

Li Wu turned her head and looked over, her watery eyes immediately spotting Zhou Jinghuai standing next to the man.

Eyes facing each other.

Zhou Jinghuai's eyes remained as dark and deep as ever.

Li Wu's eyes, however, gradually changed...

They are looking at each other.

Just a few seconds.

Li Wu lowered her head slightly, looking somewhat helpless.

The name I instinctively wanted to call out was silently stopped.

President Chen was still bowing and scraping respectfully to He Yanting, his chubby face beaming with a sickening smile. "If I had known President He was here, I should have visited you immediately."

"If Mr. He doesn't mind, how about we sit down and have a meal together?"

As for the one standing next to He Yanting, his face was like jade, and his eyes were clear and bright. He was tall and upright, as vigorous as a pine tree and as elegant as bamboo.

His entire being exuded an aura of nobility, like that of a member of the imperial family.

People with such an appearance and demeanor seem to have been born to stand on clouds, looking down on all living beings, unattainable.

Although President Chen had never met him, he knew that he was definitely no ordinary person.

Hoping to make an impression, Mr. Chen bowed slightly and asked respectfully, "...And this gentleman is?"

Zhou Jinghuai did not respond.

His gaze fell on Li Wu almost from the very first moment he saw her.

See this.

Mr. Chen, who had been embarrassed, did not mind at all. Instead, he invited Zhou Jinghuai in even more attentively.

Zhou Jinghuai did not refuse.

After entering the private room.

Everyone instinctively stood up.

It's not just because of Mr. Chen's attitude.

It was also because the person who entered exuded a calm and noble aura that inspired a sense of awe in others.

Just a few seconds.

Only Li Wu remained seated in the entire private room.

Coming to her senses, Li Wu was about to get up when she saw the man sit down beside her and say in a deep voice, "Sit."

Naturally, Zhou Jinghuai sat in the main seat.

especially.

When they saw He Yanting sitting down on the other side with a calm expression.

Mr. Chen's eyes suddenly froze, and he didn't have time to hide the shock and surprise on his face.

In his circle, being able to know a big shot like He Yanting meant you had access to the very top tier of connections. Without a doubt.

But I didn't expect...

Mr. Chen was even more shocked and curious about the background of the important figure next to He Yanting.

His smile deepened, and he even squeezed out wrinkles without caring about his image. "Do you two have any dietary restrictions? I'll have someone bring up another table of food."

From the moment she saw Zhou Jinghuai appear at the door of the private room and then sit down next to her, Li Wu's entire body involuntarily tensed up.

If time could be turned back, she definitely wouldn't have agreed to have this meal.

She can be seen like this by anyone, but not by Zhou Jinghuai.

Even Li Wu deliberately softened her breathing, trying to minimize her presence.

But rather.

After sitting down, Zhou Jinghuai didn't look at her once more.

"Isn't it too boring to eat without drinking?"

He Yanting spoke slowly and calmly, his handsome face displaying an ascetic calmness that revealed no emotion whatsoever, "What would President Chen like to drink?"

"I?"

President Chen was surprised and alarmed, seemingly not expecting that a big shot like He Yanting would still be considerate of his feelings.

He hurriedly replied, "I certainly can't compare to you, Mr. He. I'm used to being a boorish person; I can drink anything, red wine, white wine, or beer."

"Although I can't say I'm a great drinker, I've attended quite a few drinking parties over the years, so having a few drinks isn't a problem at all."

People who are usually impossible to book an appointment with are now finally meeting up. Naturally, President Chen is trying every means to build a good relationship with He Yanting.

"That's fine."

He Yanting leaned back slightly, his thin lips curving into a faint smile, so cold it was devoid of any warmth. "Don't worry, Mr. Chen, there's plenty of wine."

"It's already a great honor for me that President He has graciously sat down."

Mr. Chen's round face was beaming with joy. "This wine is naturally on my behalf for you two."

The person sitting in the main seat clearly had an aura that seemed even more gentle and approachable than He Yanting, but President Chen inexplicably didn't dare to look at him.

Hear the words.

He Yanting's thin lips curled slightly, and he chuckled, "You're drinking alone."

"what?"

Mr. Chen looked surprised, thinking that he had not served this person well, so he immediately became even more ingratiating and said, "If Mr. He doesn't like the wine here, what would you like to drink? I will have someone bring it over right away."

He Yanting didn't speak again, his eyes clear and indifferent.

soon.

Then a waiter brought up twenty or thirty bottles of wine.

The original food and dishes on the table had been removed, and all the wines were neatly arranged on the rosewood table, gleaming with a cold, sharp light.

"Mr. He...Mr. He..."

Mr. Chen looked at the rows of strong liquors on the table, each with a purity of nearly 80 degrees.

He swallowed hard, barely able to manage an awkward laugh, "This... if we drink this whole bottle, everyone... everyone will be in trouble, right..."

Not to mention, if someone drank that many bottles, wouldn't they die...?

Among the people from the brand's side who came along, General Manager Chen held the highest position. The others didn't dare to speak at all, and even hurriedly avoided General Manager Chen's pleading gaze.

If even President Chen can't afford to offend someone, how could they dare to?

"Don't you want to drink?"

He Yanting asked calmly.

"Mr. He... Mr. He, drinking this could really cause serious problems..."

Mr. Chen's face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He trembled as he tried to beg He Yanting to let him go.

Hear the words.

He Yanting smiled slightly, seemingly respecting President Chen's choice completely, "It's fine if you don't want to drink."

"No... not..."

Mr. Chen swallowed with difficulty, his face pale.

There's a saying that still circulates in the business world: "Never offend He Yanting, the living Yama."

"I...I'm just worried that I can't hold my liquor and won't be able to drink that much, and that I'll spoil...spoil your fun...then I really won't have the face to stay in Beijing anymore..."

"You were the one who said you wanted to liven things up."

Speaking of which.

If President Chen still doesn't understand what He Yanting is up to, then he's wasted over a decade of experience navigating the business world.

There was almost no hesitation.

Mr. Chen turned his pleading gaze to Li Wu, who remained quiet throughout.

Who would have thought that she had such a powerful figure backing her up?

"Miss Li, I was very sorry for offending you just now. I apologize..."

No longer displaying his previous haughty demeanor, President Chen tried his best to lower his stance, his words becoming very humble, "You are so kind, could you please let me off this time..."

As soon as these words came out.

All eyes in the private room were on Li Wu.

Even.

Zhou Jinghuai also looked towards Li Wu.

"..."

This wasn't the first time Li Wu had witnessed such a scene. However, most of the time, she was the one who was put in a difficult position.

of course.

She couldn't bring herself to slap someone who had helped her up.

In a long period of deathly silence.

Li Wu didn't say anything.

That night, after drinking the fourth bottle, the bottle necks started to turn reddish. Later, an unpleasant smell of incontinence wafted from the private room.

Zhou Jinghuai then led Li Wu out of the private room.

Zhou Jinghuai didn't say a word the whole time, yet he was the one who inspired the most fear.

I later heard that Mr. Chen had been in the hospital for almost half a year.

……

As dusk settles, the city lights gradually illuminate, their dazzling brilliance stretching endlessly, as if it were daytime.

After He Yanting came out, he told Li Wu his name.

Even if he didn't say it, Li Wu already knew.

should say.

Ninety-nine percent of internet users have heard of him.

His name is consistently at the top of the wealth rankings.

They then went to the side to talk.

Li Wu, wearing Zhou Jinghuai's coat, waited by the car. She stepped on a small pebble that had rolled over from who-knows-where, her heart feeling inexplicably heavy.

……

the other side.

The lights of thousands of homes stretched endlessly, a dazzling display of prosperity that seemed to extend as far as the eye could see.

"How did you develop a liking for this?"

He Yanting glanced at the small figure kicking pebbles under the streetlight not far away, head down. The oversized coat draped over her made her look exceptionally petite, like a high school student.

"Are you an adult?"

Zhou Jinghuai glanced at him indifferently.

"..."

The latter curled her lips slightly, "It looks too small."

After a moment of silence, He Yanting said in a calm voice, "Have you checked the person? If it's inconvenient, leave it to me."

"Need not."

Zhou Jinghuai remained calm and said, "There's nothing to investigate."

After a moment of silence, He Yanting finally spoke, "After all these years, it's nice to have a young girl by my side."

"I haven't been able to get in touch with Lao Xu lately. Has he gone on another mission?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jinghuai nodded and said, "I should be able to come back by the end of the month."

……

The pebble was accidentally kicked far away by Li Wu. Just as she was about to turn around to look for it, she bumped into a hard and broad chest.

A refreshing and delicate fragrance filled my nostrils.

Without a second thought, Li Wu immediately backed away, repeatedly apologizing, "I'm sorry..."

"Why do you like apologizing so much?"

A faint smile was hidden beneath his relaxed and leisurely voice.

Li Wu's heart trembled slightly for no apparent reason.

But when she looked up, she still smiled at Zhou Jinghuai, "It was my fault for accidentally bumping into you..."

Her voice was sweet and clear, and when she said those words, it sounded like she was being coquettish.

Zhou Jinghuai glanced at the smile on her face, then looked away less than a second later, and walked towards the car parked to the side. "Let's go."

Li Wu paused in place for a moment.

But they quickly followed.

When boarding the vehicle.

Zhou Jinghuai told her to go up first and even reached out to protect her head.

Somehow.

The slight fear that had been lingering in Li Wu's heart ever since she left the private room seemed to vanish in an instant.

Even.

After Zhou Jinghuai got into the car, Li Wu reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve, "Zhou Jinghuai, I'm so hungry..."

"Didn't you eat anything?"

Li Wu shook her head, "I just picked up a piece of green vegetable..."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jinghuai instructed the driver to find a restaurant nearby.

His tone was as calm and composed as ever, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Li Wu looked at him with light breaths and saw that he did not start working as usual after getting into the car.

Hesitating.

Li Wu quietly exhaled a breath before carefully climbing onto Zhou Jinghuai and slowly reaching out to wrap her arms around his neck.

When Zhou Jinghuai looked over.

Li Wu smiled at him with her eyes crinkling into a gentle, obedient smile, and her tone was very sincere, "Thank you for just now."

"If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would have done. I probably would have lost this endorsement."

Li Wu, nestled in Zhou Jinghuai's arms, softened completely, as if she were entirely dependent on him.

"Not scared anymore?"

Zhou Jinghuai's gaze swept over the girl's beautiful, clear eyes, and he said calmly.

"..."

Li Wu was slightly embarrassed.

Unexpectedly, even with just a smile that was almost exactly the same as usual, Zhou Jinghuai was able to completely see through what she was thinking.

Li Wu shook her head. "I know you're very good to me."

"How come you're all better?"

Zhou Jinghuai reached out and placed his hand on Li Wu's slender waist, a hand that could easily cover it. With just a slight pull, Li Wu pressed herself tightly against him.

"..."

Li Wu, who had originally intended to list his two best qualities, tensed up slightly as Li Wu loosened his grip.

She looked up at the handsome, godlike face so close to her, her throat tightened slightly, and her heart inexplicably quickened.

"Why are not you talking?"

Zhou Jinghuai's gaze fell into Li Wu's light-colored eyes, and he said calmly.

The girl's light-colored eyes were clean and bright, as if they contained a pool of clear mountain spring water, giving her a charming and delicate look.

Then slowly move downwards.

Her red lips were alluring. If a touch of ravaged brilliance were added, she would be even more stunning.

Warm fingertips gently caressed the area.

Long, slender, and well-defined fingers with distinct knuckles.

"Well……"

Li Wu looked at him with misty eyes, a hint of accusation in them, unsure of how to begin.

I dare not bite.

They didn't even dare to touch it.

We could only let him continue with his slow and deliberate movements.

But then again...

His gentle and noble features were calm, and he looked like a gentleman as pure as the moon and as clear as the wind, without any extra emotional fluctuations.

Li Wu couldn't take it anymore and began to sob and mumble his name, "Zhou... Zhou Jinghuai..."

But Zhou Jinghuai didn't seem to be enthusiastic about it.

She told him to stop, and he stopped.

In the blink of an eye.

He then casually pulled it out.

Under the pale white light from the car roof, the man's sharply defined face appeared exceptionally elegant and handsome.

Even the way he slowly and deliberately wiped his fingers with a pure white handkerchief was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

Li Wu remained nestled in Zhou Jinghuai's arms.

His body was much softer than before, and his breathing was more disordered.

Li Wu watched as Zhou Jinghuai maintained a calm and composed demeanor throughout, and the urge he had been aroused with lingering desire remained unfulfilled.

She tried to hold back, but couldn't resist. Li Wu reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve, calling his name in a low, muffled voice, "Zhou Jinghuai..."

Zhou Jinghuai looked over when he heard the sound.

Li Wu fell silent again, only gazing at him expectantly. Her slightly misty eyes held a hint of pitifulness.

But Zhou Jinghuai asked her slowly and deliberately, "What's wrong?"

"..."

After a pause, Zhou Jinghuai guessed, "Hungry?"

Whether it was angered by his double entendre or not, Li Wuqing's soft voice carried a hint of accusation, and her tone was fierce, "You're bullying me!"

It seems that her appearance is quite interesting.

A faint smile played on Zhou Jinghuai's deep, pleasant voice. "Bullying people? You seem to enjoy it, so does it count as bullying?"

Li Wu's face was flushed, whether from embarrassment or annoyance, it was hard to tell. For a moment, she forgot her status and threw herself into his arms, trying to stop him from continuing.

But she was actually in his arms.

When she met his gentle, almost indulgent gaze.

Li Wu's heart fluttered, and she unconsciously reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, tilting her head back to kiss him.

(End of this chapter)