Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 102 You care a lot about his feelings

Shen Guining was indeed sore all over. She had to go back to school tomorrow, and being like this would definitely affect her dance practice. So, she didn't care about being shy and went back to her room to change into a nightgown and lay on the bed.

Daisy was secretly surprised when she saw the hickeys on her shoulders and legs.

I wonder how intense it must have been to turn out like this.

Daisy is a professional, holds relevant massage therapist certifications, and has extensive experience.

Her technique was skillful; she massaged Shen Guining for half an hour before stopping to ask, "Miss Shen, are you feeling any better?"

Shen Guining sat up in bed, moved her back, and felt much better. "Much better, thank you."

Daisy smiled. "Of course."

All of this was at Mr. Qu's behest.

Shen Guining got out of bed and went to the dressing room to change into long sleeves and trousers.

Hong Kong Island is hot and humid in June, with an average temperature of 28°C. However, it doesn't feel hot indoors with the air conditioning on.

Perhaps because she didn't sleep well last night, Shen Guining was not in good spirits all afternoon and looked listless.

Daisy promptly asked with concern, "Miss Shen, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

"No, I'm just a little tired." Shen Guining leaned against the corner of the sofa, hugging a cushion, and suddenly asked, "Did he say when he'll be back?"

Daisy shook her head. "I'm not aware of Mr. Qu's schedule."

Shen Guining pursed her lips and remained silent.

Qu Yanci didn't believe her explanation. Even if she called, it wouldn't make any difference and might even annoy him.

That evening, after Shen Guining fell asleep, Daisy made a phone call and reported the situation to Mr. Qu in detail.

The person on the other end only said four words: "Take good care of her."
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Qu Yan was in Beijing, but he was tied up with two important projects that required his personal approval and handling, so he couldn't spare the time.

I also want to take a couple of days to calm down, but I don't know what to do with Shen Guining.

If she really wants to break up and leave, even if he tries to keep her physically, he can't keep her heart.

Qu Yanci is adept at handling company affairs, but lacks experience in matters of the heart.

At ten o'clock at night, he returned to the Tanli residence.

Xia Qi happens to be at home today. She just finished filming a movie and has two weeks to rest.

The brother and sister usually only see each other once every few months, as they are both busy with their work.

"Bro, what about your girlfriend? Didn't you say you'd bring her home for dinner sometime?"

Qu Yanci handed the suit jacket to the maid, saying in a flat tone, "I've been busy lately, I haven't had time."

"Uncle has a girlfriend?" Xia Xi suddenly appeared on the escalator, stomping down the steps, and asked curiously, "Who is Auntie?"

Qu Yanci frowned slightly, "Why aren't you asleep so late?"

Xia Xi said weakly, "I'm going downstairs to get a drink of water."

Qu Yanci looked at her and said, "Go to bed early, don't develop bad habits."

"Okay." Xia Xi nodded obediently, not daring to utter a single complaint.

After Qu Yanci went upstairs, the little girl quietly asked Xia Qi, "Mom, who is Auntie?"

Xia Qi shrugged. "Don't ask me, I don't know either."
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On Monday, Shen Guining returned to school for classes as usual.

The weather has become increasingly sultry lately, with waves of heat surging outdoors.

The dance studio has air conditioning, but the cooling effect is not good after a long time.

Chen Qingqing was sweating profusely after only half an hour of dancing and had to stop to rest. While fanning herself, she complained, "What a piece of junk air conditioning! Why haven't they replaced it with a new one yet?"

Shen Guining had the foresight to bring a small fan with him, saying, "Let's enjoy it together."

"Thank you." Chen Qingqing moved closer to her, finally feeling the coolness on her face. "But Ningning, why are you wearing a long skirt to practice dancing today? Aren't you hot enough?"

Of course it's hot.

Shen Guining was helpless.

Without long sleeves, how could she possibly hide the hickeys on her arms?

"I grabbed the wrong dress when I went out," she made up an excuse. Chen Qingqing took a sip of water. "Luckily, there's only a week left in class. I just couldn't take it anymore."

After finishing her last class at 5:30 p.m., Shen Guining left the school.

Mr. Qu arranged for a driver to wait for her at the school gate.

Shen Guining walked to the car door and said to the driver, "I have an appointment with a friend tonight, so you don't need to pick me up."

The driver was somewhat embarrassed.

Mr. Qu instructed that Ms. Shen be picked up and taken back to the hotel that evening.

"Why don't you tell Mr. Qu?"

Shen Guining was unhappy.

Does she now need Mr. Qu's permission even to go out with her friends?
Why?
Does he not trust her at all?

"Please tell him that I'm just having dinner with my best friend at Yuexuan Pavilion. If he's worried, he can have someone follow me."

After saying that, she walked around the car, hailed a taxi on the roadside, and left.

The driver quickly took out his phone and called Mr. Qu.

The phone rang a few times before it was answered.

He explained the situation truthfully, and then added, "Miss Shen is not very happy."

After a few seconds of silence on the phone, a low, indifferent voice said, "I'll pick her up after she's done."

"it is good."

At 6:30, Shen Guining and Zhu Sixuan met in a private room at the restaurant.

They used to frequent this place. The dishes are delicious and the environment is perfect for small gatherings. It has a modern Chinese style with semi-transparent screens and soft, comfortable lighting.

Zhu Sixuan could tell at a glance that Shen Guining was in a bad mood, and asked her what was wrong.

Once all the dishes were served, the waiter left the private room.

Shen Guining picked up the wine bottle and poured herself half a glass, her brow furrowed. "Mr. Qu found out about my lie."

Zhu Sixuan was shocked, "He found out?"

“Hmm.” Shen Guining picked up her wine glass and took a sip. “Besides, Qi Heng misunderstood my meeting with me.”

"Qi Heng?" Having not heard that name in a long time, Zhu Sixuan thought for a few seconds before remembering, "Your ex-boyfriend?"

Shen Guining nodded in annoyance, "We've only met twice, and he just happened to see us both times."

"What a coincidence." Zhu Sixuan rested her chin on her hand. "He's probably jealous. Just explain it to him and everything will be fine."

Shen Guining shook her head and said in a muffled voice, "But he doesn't believe me anymore. In his eyes, I'm just a liar who's full of lies."

When her glass was empty, she wanted to refill it.

Zhu Sixuan grabbed the bottle to stop her, saying, "You should drink less."

Shen Guining's cheeks were already turning red. "I haven't been drunk in a long time."

She just wanted to be willful today.

Zhu Sixuan let go of her hand. "Never mind, you drink it. I'll take you home."

Shen Guining smiled at her and continued drinking without worry.

Zhu Sixuan could tell that the smile didn't reach her eyes. "I didn't see you this upset when you broke up with Qi Heng and returned to China."

"Actually, I got together with Qi Heng because of the encouragement from people around us..." Shen Guining tried hard to recall those blurry scenes. "At that time, I was very naive and wanted to try what it felt like to be in a relationship. Qi Heng was a really good person and took special care of me, so I agreed."

Looking back now, it was just a crush during my youth, not love.

So she moved on quickly after the breakup, without dwelling on it or being heartbroken.

Zhu Sixuan asked, "So, what are your feelings towards Qu Yanci?"

“I can’t really explain it.” Shen Guining pondered carefully, “I feel very safe and happy when I’m with him.”

Zhu Sixuan pointed out, "Haven't you noticed? You care a lot about his feelings."