Kyoto kisses her

Chapter 49 Is he really that heartless, Little Bamboo?
"Hey, panda!"

Su Ruoyun sensed the panda's intention and quickly raised her hand to move the phone away, but she couldn't outrun the kitten's agile reaction speed. With a flick of its chubby little paw, the paw pad accurately pressed the red button on the screen, and the call was instantly disconnected.

"..." Su Ruoyun.

She pursed her lips slightly, lowered her eyes, and stared at the fat cat between her legs for a few seconds.

The culprit, the panda, looked up at her with innocent-looking blue eyes, its gaze filled with bewilderment and naivety. It was completely unaware of its recent "misdeeds" and even let out a soft "meow."

Since the call had been disconnected and Su Ruoyun couldn't call back, she simply put the phone aside and started playing the piano again, the melodious music flowing once more.

A dozen minutes later, there was a knock on the door. She didn't think much of it, assuming it was a teahouse employee looking for her. She put the cat in her arms on the long table and walked towards the door.

As soon as the door opened, Su Ruoyun subconsciously looked up through the crack and saw the man's handsome face instantly come into view.

In an instant, her eyes narrowed as if she had been burned, and she slammed the door shut behind her.

Huo Jingcheng stood outside the door, and when he realized what was happening, he raised his hand to try to stop the door from closing. But Su Ruoyun moved too quickly, and the door pressed down on his hand mercilessly.

A large, bony hand was stuck between the door frame and the door. As the door closed tighter and tighter, the hand was clamped down, the knuckles turning a sickly white, and the veins bulging.

He remained silent, his cold and indifferent gaze meeting hers directly.

Through the narrow crack in the door, Su Ruoyun tried to reason with Huo Jingcheng, "Take your hand back."

"Then don't close the door."

Su Ruoyun pressed hard against the door, giving a few indistinct replies.

Seeing him slowly pull his hand away, she loosened her grip on the door. Once Huo Jingcheng's fingertips were completely out of the crack, she suddenly exerted force.

"boom--"

The force used was so great that the echo of the door closing lingered for a long time.

Su Ruoyun ignored the living person standing outside the door, walked straight to the long table, picked up her phone, and quickly dialed Xiao Hu's number.

"Hey, did you tell Huo Jingcheng where I am?"

The courtyard house was large, with many private rooms, so Huo Jingcheng wouldn't be able to find her in a short time.

Xiao Hu was completely confused: "No, didn't President Huo already leave?"

"gone?"

"Yes, ma'am, what happened?"

Su Ruoyun's fingers tightened around her phone. After a moment of silence, she whispered, "It's nothing, I'll hang up now."

More than ten minutes passed, and there was no sound outside the door.

Su Ruoyun carefully opened the door, revealing a narrow crack, like a small animal peeking out with its head bobbing up and down.

On the other side, the 'panda' leaped down from the long table and tiptoed quietly toward the figure that flashed past the window.

Her gaze was immediately drawn to the exquisitely packaged gift box on the ground, and she couldn't help but bend down and half-squat down.

It goes without saying who left the gift box.

She looked at the package from left to right, but didn't intend to reach for it. She stood up, gently closed the door, and with a "click," the door closed again.

Turning her head, Su Ruoyun was startled to find a person suddenly appearing in the room. Bright light streamed in from the window, casting a large swath of radiance. Huo Jingcheng was sitting upright in a grand chair, his exquisite features complementing the luxurious rosewood. A well-tailored navy blue cashmere coat perfectly hugged his tall and slender figure, and an expensive wristwatch clung tightly to his knuckles. He leaned back lazily with his long legs crossed, exuding a natural air of leisure.

Those eyes were like deep, dark pools, holding a myriad of emotions, staring straight at him without blinking.

Su Ruoyun avoided his gaze and shifted her attention to the completely open window. She immediately understood how he had gotten in and secretly rolled her eyes.

Before she could speak, Huo Jingcheng said, "I didn't send him."

Amidst the dappled light and shadow, his features were clear and bright.

Although Huo Jingcheng did not explicitly name "him," both of them knew perfectly well who it was.

Su Ruoyun crossed her arms and glanced at him sideways, "If you hadn't said something similar, would he have come here for no reason?"

One sentence left Huo Jingcheng speechless, choking him for a long time before he could recover.

The surrounding air suddenly fell silent, and the slow passage of time became all the more clearly perceptible in this stillness.

The panda gently meowed, breaking the silence. It climbed up Huo Jingcheng's long legs, stretched comfortably, and found a spot to lie down between his legs.

Huo Jingcheng reached out and patted the kitten's head.

That hand, with its distinct knuckles and long, strong fingers, exuded a masculine strength and power.

Seeing this, Su Ruoyun snorted coldly, "You and that Qi fellow are birds of a feather. He's no good person, and you're no good either."

Although she raised her glass at the dinner table that night and said she didn't mind, it was impossible for her not to care.

“Actually, I’m here today to apologize to you. It was indeed my fault for offending you,” the man’s voice was deep and mellow. “There’s an apology gift at the door.”

Su Ruoyun remained expressionless and said coldly, "No need."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Jingcheng, holding the cat in one arm, suddenly stood up. His figure was as straight as a pine tree, and his broad shoulders and narrow waist cast a deep shadow on the clean ground.

In a matter of seconds, he brought in the beautifully wrapped gift box from the doorway.

"Miss Su, you won't even give me a chance to apologize?" The man's voice seemed shrouded in a thin mist, carrying a hint of tenderness.

Huo Jingcheng lowered his deep, peach-blossom eyes without blinking, focusing intently on Su Ruoyun's face. Her long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly like butterfly wings.

As she slowly raised her raven eyelashes, those dark eyes easily captured her gaze.

Just as Su Ruoyun realized that the two of them were too close, a little bit of an inexplicable unease welled up in her heart, and she tried to step back to distance herself from him.

Huo Jingcheng, as if sensing something, raised his right hand and gently placed his palm on her shoulder, the warm touch coming through her clothes.

His large, broad hands held the girl's slender frame firmly in his palms.

This gesture was both a reassurance and a silent attempt to stop her from retreating, making the already strange atmosphere even more subtle.

The distinct warmth of her dry palms caused Su Ruoyun to furrow her brows slightly.

Huo Jingcheng noticed her struggle and had no choice but to release her hand. A mocking smile played on his lips as he looked at her with a half-smile. "Really that heartless?"

He paused slightly, then, in a casual tone, slowly called out, "Little Bamboo."

The intimate tone made Su Ruoyun frown and blurt out, "Are you out of your mind?"

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