Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 80 You weren't dressed properly either.

Qu Yanci lowered his eyelids slightly. "Are you reminding me of my age?"

"No way," Shen Guining denied. "I don't think you're old."

This is a classic case of protesting too much.

She realized her mistake after saying that and quickly added, "I prefer older men."

Qu Yanci reluctantly let her go.

We chatted idly for half an hour without realizing it.

Shen Guining discovered that the LED screen outside had not been replaced yet.

Qu Yanci urged her to go to bed early and ended the phone call.

Before hanging up, Shen Guining heard him say that they would spend the New Year together next year.

She was momentarily dazed; she also hoped that she could spend the New Year with him next year.

That evening, in addition to topics related to the Spring Festival Gala, another hashtag appeared on the trending searches.

#NewYear Greetings from Victoria Harbour LED Screen#
Many netizens posted the videos and photos online.

[I wonder which tycoon spared this expense, playing New Year's greetings on a loop for an hour in such a prime location as Victoria Harbour! How much did that cost?!]

Who is Stella, this lucky girl? I wish I could be her!

[This has really opened my eyes; I never knew CEOs won over girls like this.]

Another day of envying other people's love.

Stella is nobody knows, since there are so many people with that English name.

However, Zhu Sixuan guessed it immediately and sent a WeChat message to Shen Guining, asking, "Ningning, the New Year's greetings from Victoria Harbour, were they from Mr. Qu?"

Shen Guining: [Mm.]

Zhu Sixuan: [Why make such a big fuss over a simple "Happy New Year"? How much did this cost?]

Shen Guining: [I don't know either, I didn't ask.]

Zhu Sixuan: [I have to say, this is really awesome, I'm totally shipping them!]

Shen Guining's lips curled up in a smile.

Undeniably, she was very happy.

She likes grand ceremonies, she likes being cared for, and she likes everything he does.

There was a thick stack of New Year's money under the pillow. Shen Guining counted it: 10,001 yuan.

I heard it means one in a million.
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On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Shen Guining and Zhu Sixuan made an appointment to go to the temple to offer incense together.

According to Hong Kong custom, many people choose to offer incense and pray for blessings on the first day of the new year, hoping for a smooth and successful year.

The temple was bustling with worshippers and throngs of people.

There was a long queue at the entrance of the side hall. Shen Guining and Zhu Sixuan arrived early and only waited for half an hour to get the bracelet. It had been blessed, and the master reminded them not to get the bracelet wet and to remember to take it off before taking a bath or going to bed.

Shen Guining was not a believer; he was just seeking good fortune and auspicious symbolism.

She ordered two strings of beads, one made of red agate and the other of sandalwood; the former was for women and the latter for men.

As they came out of the side hall, Zhu Sixuan asked, "Have you measured your boyfriend's wrist size?"

Shen Guining shook her head, "My estimate should be pretty close."

Zhu Sixuan lowered her voice and teased, "Then you can estimate the size."

"..."

Shen Guining was too embarrassed to answer, so she changed the subject, "Let's hurry down the mountain, there will be more people and the road will be difficult to walk on later."
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After having hot pot with Zhu Sixuan that evening, Shen Guining returned to the hotel.

As soon as the door opened, Ruby wagged her tail and came to the doorway.

Shen Guining smelled of chili oil and didn't want to hug it. "I smell like hot pot. I'll take a shower before I hug you."

Ruby still rubbed against her trouser leg.

Shen Guining changed her shoes, went back to her bedroom to find her pajamas, took a shower, and washed her hair.

An hour later, I came out of the bathroom with my hair covered by a hair drying cap.

"Ruby, come here for a hug."

The little guy lying in his nest immediately ran towards her.

Shen Guining sat down on the sofa with it in her arms and took her phone out of her bag.

There were hundreds more WeChat messages.

It was a high school class group chat. The class monitor sent out New Year's red envelopes, and everyone chimed in. As they chatted, someone suggested organizing a class reunion to catch up, and everyone agreed. Someone even specifically mentioned Shen Guining.

Where's our class beauty? Why isn't she showing up?

[You're mistaken, it should be the school beauty.]

【Do you have time, @沈归甯? You should be back in Hong Kong Island for the Lunar New Year, right?】

[I suddenly remembered several boys in my class who had a crush on the beautiful Shen, but none of them had the guts to confess.]

[Maybe someone will secretly confess their feelings after graduation.]

[A bold guess: Could someone still be secretly in love?]

Don't scare Gui Ning so much that she's afraid to speak.

Shen Guining didn't take their joke seriously and replied: 【I just saw the message. What day are you planning to meet?】

She got along well with her classmates in high school and didn't want to spoil the mood.

Class monitor: [How about the evening of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year? Does anyone have time?]

Most people said it was no problem, but a few who had family matters to attend to couldn't and had to wait until the next gathering.

Shen Guining replied that she could.

I had a video call with Qu Yanci before going to bed last night.

He had just finished showering, water droplets still clinging to the ends of his hair, his collar slightly open, revealing a small patch of skin on his chest, as he casually leaned against the sofa.

His pectoral muscles stretched the bathrobe to its limit, and water droplets from his hair dripped down and disappeared into the neckline.

Shen Guining lay on her side on the bed, facing the camera, and asked, "Why aren't you drying your hair?"

"Too lazy to brag."

My hair is short, and the room is heated, so it will dry naturally in a while.

Qu Yanci asked her, "When do you plan to return to Beijing?"

Shen Guining thought for a moment, "Maybe the fifth or sixth day of the new year."

When does the holiday end?

"The tenth day of the month."

Qu Yanci toyed with the lighter in his hand, the grinding wheel making a soft sound as it rubbed together. "I'm going to New York on a business trip next week. Want to come with me?"

"When? I have a class reunion on the fourth night of the Lunar New Year," Shen Guining said with concern. "Besides, is it convenient for you to take me with you on your business trip?"

Qu Yanci looked at her through the screen and said, "There's nothing inconvenient about it. I'll only be gone for three days and will be back before the holiday ends."

"Alright then," Shen Guining agreed.

She was wearing a loose nightgown with a low neckline, and her chest was noticeably compressed due to her side-lying position.

The man's eyes darkened as he looked at her, and his voice was deep and resonant, "Pull up your collar, don't tempt me."

Shen Guining glanced down, blushed, and pulled her collar up, "...I didn't notice."

Qu Yanci's throat itched, a hint of dryness passing through him. "In the future, make fewer video calls with others."

Driven by possessiveness, he didn't want anyone but himself to see her like this.

"I only play with my best friend," Shen Guining said softly.

Qu Yanci didn't interfere with her social life, and instead said, "Remember to pull your collar up properly."

Shen Guining muttered, "She's a girl, it won't matter if she sees it."

Zhu Sixuan not only saw it, she also touched it.

“Girls aren’t allowed either,” he said.

"..."

Shen Guining felt the domineering aura emanating from him, and looked at the man on the screen, saying, "You're not dressed properly either."

Qu Yanci said in a calm tone, "I only video chat with you."

The phone call ended when Shen Guining got sleepy.

Call duration: 34 minutes.

Qu Yanci never imagined that one day he would spend his time video chatting.

Half an hour is enough for him to review several documents or process a few emails.

(End of this chapter)