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Chapter 202 She and Shen Yuan at the Hotel

The two went down the escalator they had come from and entered the subway station.

I swiped my card to enter the station, and just then, a subway train heading towards Hubin was slowly pulling in.

There are fewer people here.

Shen Yuan pulled Li Zhi aside, avoiding the crowded train doors, and quickly entered the relatively empty middle section of the carriage.

Luckily, there were two empty seats side by side.

The two naturally sat down side by side, their body heat mingling through their clothes.

The slight swaying of the carriage made the contact feel exceptionally real and reassuring.

The platform lights outside the window were stretched into blurry bands of light.

Shen Yuan looked at the faint reflection of the two of them sitting side by side in the glass window, while Li Zhi was looking down at his phone.

The soft light inside the car fell on her hair and shoulders, and at this moment, Li Zhi had a strangely docile feeling, which was completely different from her usual painful rituals.

Shen Yuan slightly adjusted his posture so that their shoulders could rest more comfortably together.

At this moment, Shen Yuan gently moved his hand over, trying to grasp Li Zhi's hand that was resting on his lap again.

"Snapped!"

The next second, Li Zhi slapped Shen Yuan's hand away without hesitation.

The girl glared at him and whispered, "What do you think you're doing in public?"

Wait, how come we could hold hands just now? But now that we're on the subway, we can't?

Shen Yuan quickly explained, "I just wanted to hold hands."

"Hmph! After getting a hand, he wanted to touch the leg; after pressing the sole of the foot, he wanted to massage the leg. Perverted Thran, I don't believe you for a second!"

Li Zhi turned her head away and continued staring at her phone screen, ignoring him.

Shen Yuan's lips twitched.

The familiar feeling is back.

The subway car swayed gently, and soft lighting illuminated the two figures sitting side by side.

Li Zhi's body temperature was faintly palpable, bringing an unexpected sense of security.

Shen Yuan quietly turned his head and caught a glimpse of the outline of her hair as she looked down at her phone.

As the subway slowly came to a stop, the station announcement began.

"We've arrived at Hubin Station."

There was a huge flow of people.

Shen Yuan stood up first, and taking advantage of the crowd, he naturally reached out and firmly grasped Li Zhi's wrist: "There are a lot of people, don't get separated."

Li Zhi let him lead her, and she slowly moved out of the car with the flow of people.
As they walked through the subway station passage, Shen Yuan's hand slid down and firmly enveloped her entire hand.

The two walked hand in hand in silence through the long passage and steps, until they reached the exit gates of the subway station.

A suddenly open and bright view unfolds before you.

Li Zhi glanced around at the street scene, then turned to Shen Yuan, her tone slightly probing: "Which way do we go?"

Shen Yuan didn't answer immediately. He looked down, took out his phone from his pocket, and quickly swiped to unlock it.

He frowned slightly, searching for directions on the small map interface. After a moment, he looked up and pointed to the right: "This way, it's a bit far."

He naturally kept holding Li Zhi's hand and led her in the direction he indicated.

They walked along the bustling street for about ten minutes.

As the crowds thinned out, the unique humid atmosphere and expansive view of West Lake could be faintly seen through the gaps between the tall buildings.

Shen Yuan's steps finally stopped in front of an elegant yet understated building.

Of course, the most important thing is that it is located right next to the shore of West Lake, in an excellent location.

Shen Yuan pointed ahead: "Look, this is it, we've arrived."

As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that Li Zhi, who had been silently following, stopped completely the moment he announced his arrival.

Li Zhi looked up at the building. Looking at the grand building, the girl unconsciously tightened her grip on Shen Yuan's hand. A hesitant look appeared on her face, and a hint of unease flashed in her eyes.

Shen Yuan noticed her unusual behavior, a smile curving his lips as he leaned close to her ear and whispered, "What's wrong? Is Young Master Li scared?"

Li Zhi immediately turned to glare at him, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, and retorted, "Who's scared! Shen Yuan, stop talking nonsense. I just think... this place is too quiet, it doesn't seem like a pervert like you should be here."

The girl deliberately raised her voice, but couldn't hide the slight tremor in it, as if she were embarrassed and annoyed that her secret had been exposed.

Shen Yuan was amused by her appearance and laughed out loud, his laughter carrying a hint of gentleness and comfort.

He gently squeezed her hand and said softly, "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

Shen Yuan naturally knew why Li Zhi was acting this way.

After all, this is the first time a young girl has gone to a hotel with a boy, even if it's two separate rooms, so it's normal for her to be nervous.

Feeling the power transmitted from Shen Yuan's hand, as if conveying a silent promise, this sense of security made Li Zhi's heartbeat slow down slightly.

A storm raged within the girl's heart.

Li Zhi lowered his eyes, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

Why are you so nervous now? Why didn't you refuse in the first place? If you had just refused decisively back then, you wouldn't be feeling so ashamed and awkward!
She bit her lower lip in frustration.

No, I absolutely cannot show weakness!
Li Zhi took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly sharpening, and a thought popped into his mind.

—If that perverted Seran Shen Yuan dares to do anything reckless, I'll smash his dog head in!
The beautiful girl clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white, as if she were cheering herself on.

Once he had mentally prepared himself, Li Zhi raised his head, all hesitation vanishing from his face.

She looked at Shen Yuan, her voice soft but firm: "Alright, enough talk, let's go in."

Shen Yuan noticed the determination in her eyes, smiled and nodded, and took her hand without the slightest hesitation.

The two walked side by side through the doors of the elegant building. The soft light from the foyer cast their shadows as they entered.

The air in the hotel lobby was cool and quiet. Li Zhiqiang suppressed the pounding in his heart, but held Shen Yuan's hand tightly, as if every step he took was based on a firm determination.

The interior design of the hall is elegant and understated, with marble floors so shiny they reflect light, contrasting with the humid air of West Lake outside.

A faint scent of incense filled the air.

There was only one staff member at the front desk, dressed in a smart uniform.

Shen Yuan led Li Zhi straight to the front desk, noticing that her fingers seemed to tighten slightly again, and her palms were even sweaty.

He understood perfectly well, but his expression remained unchanged. He simply gripped the handshake more firmly, conveying a silent sense of security.

"Hello, I've already made an appointment."

Shen Yuan placed his documents on the smooth, dark wooden counter with a steady sound.

The receptionist took the ID with a professional smile, her gaze unconsciously sweeping over the girl next to Shen Yuan.

When she saw Li Zhi's face clearly, her professional smile froze for a moment, and a clear look of amazement and astonishment flashed across her eyes.

Under the soft glow of the hotel's overhead lights, the girl's fair skin was almost translucent, her eyebrows and eyes were exquisitely beautiful, especially her eyes, which, though trying to remain calm, still couldn't hide their glistening moisture.

It was clear that she was somewhat awkward and shy.

This moment of distraction was extremely brief.

Her years of professional experience prompted her to quickly lower her head, refocus her attention on the computer screen, and rapidly type on the keyboard to complete the registration process.

"Okay, Mr. Shen... please wait a moment."

Li Zhi could feel the brief but focused gaze from the staff, which made her even more uncomfortable. She turned her head to the side and pretended to be attracted by the flower arrangement on the decoration next to her.

"You two have booked two adjacent lake-view rooms. This lady's identification also needs to be registered."

When the staff member looked up again, they had already regained their perfect professional demeanor.

Li Zhi handed over his ID card and completed the registration.

The staff member politely handed Shen Yuan his ID and two room keys: "The elevator is on your right. We wish you both a pleasant stay."

"Thank you." Shen Yuan accepted the gift and naturally led Li Zhi away from the front desk, heading towards the elevator.

Only when those figures, especially the girl's slender yet upright back, disappeared around the corner did the receptionist let out a soft sigh of relief and couldn't help but lean forward slightly to take another look.

As people walk towards the elevator, their footsteps echo softly on the polished marble floor.

The sensor next to the elevator door lit up slightly. Shen Yuan placed his room card on the sensor area, and the elevator automatically started to go up.

The slight feeling of weightlessness made Li Zhi's heart beat even faster.

The girl stole a glance at Shen Yuan, hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but whisper, "This place... isn't cheap, is it?"

Her voice betrayed a tentative tone and a hint of barely perceptible worry, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes.

Shen Yuan turned his head to look at her, his tone calm but direct: "Yes, 1000."

"1000 a night?!" Li Zhi gasped in shock.

Her feigned composure vanished, and her voice rose uncontrollably: "Shen Yuan! Why did you order something so expensive? Are you crazy?"

Shen Yuan chuckled at her exaggerated reaction.

"Don't worry, it's sponsored by Lao Shen. He specifically told me that he wanted to take you out for fun and make sure you had a nice place to stay."

Li Zhi was taken aback for a moment, then, as if struck by something, blurted out, "Didn't you say I should stay somewhere nicer? I didn't say you should stay this nice?"

Shen Yuan was momentarily speechless after being caught off guard by her sudden words, and awkwardly cleared his throat.

But soon, a helpless smile appeared on his lips, and he responded to Li Zhi's teasing, "Okay, thanks to you, I also have the opportunity to stay in such an expensive place."

"Hmph! Good to know." But as soon as she finished speaking, Li Zhi asked Shen Yuan, "Is your budget enough? Don't make me go out for beef rice bowls again tonight."

Upon hearing about the beef rice bowl, Shen Yuan chuckled helplessly, but then deliberately added, "Alright, alright, I'll take you out for beef rice bowls tonight!"

Upon hearing Shen Yuan's words, Li Zhi glared at him.

The girl's eyes lit up, and she immediately said slyly, "If you dare to take me to eat beef rice again, I'll go back and report you to my aunt and uncle for embezzling public funds for tourism! And for taking me to stay under a bridge!"

Shen Yuan laughed out loud at her words: "You heartless Li Bao, threatening me like this? I booked such an expensive hotel just so you could have a view of West Lake anytime."

"Hmph! You're the one who thought it!"

Li Zhi turned his head away and muttered softly, "Who said I wanted to see West Lake?"

The elevator arrived smoothly at the floor, and after a soft "ding," the doors slid open silently.

The corridor was warm and quiet, and the soft carpet absorbed all footsteps.

The air was filled with the hotel's unique, light fragrance, which contrasted with the slightly stuffy feeling in the elevator earlier, and made Li Zhi's mood inexplicably relaxed.

Shen Yuan took her hand and, following the room number, stopped a few steps later in front of a dark-colored door.

The golden nameplate reflected the clear numbers under the light, and Li Zhi's originally tense heartstrings gradually relaxed in this peaceful atmosphere, replaced by a subtle sense of peace.

Before swiping his access card, Shen Yuan turned to look at Li Zhi.

"Would you like to rest for a while?"

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, then met his gaze.

The tension had completely subsided.

She nodded, her voice soft but clear: "Okay, 20 minutes. Come and wake me up later."

The blush on the girl's cheeks faded slightly, and a faint smile even appeared at the corner of her mouth.

“Okay.” Shen Yuan smiled and, without any further movement, simply raised the room card and aimed it at the door lock sensor area.

The two went into their respective rooms and closed the doors.

Shen Yuan closed the door and glanced around his room.

This is an exquisite and spacious lake-view room, with a view of West Lake through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The interior is bathed in soft, warm sunlight, with dark wooden furniture paired with a light gray carpet, exuding luxury within its simplicity.

He took off his backpack with a sigh of relief, tossed it casually onto the sofa by the window, and then lay down heavily on the soft bed.

My hand involuntarily went to my heart, where it was pounding uncontrollably.

Only now did Shen Yuan completely drop his pretense.

The composure she had been putting on in front of Li Zhi crumbled instantly, and her taut nerves relaxed like a broken string.

In fact, the moment he stepped into the hotel with Li Zhi, his heart was already pounding like a drum.

The beautiful girl is going out with a boy for the first time, but isn't Shen Yuan doing the same thing?

He was also an innocent and kind young man!

The dark door closed behind him, blocking out the warm, quiet light of the corridor and Shen Yuan's figure.

"Huh...huh..."

She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her racing heart.

Although the tension had eased somewhat on the way, the feeling involuntarily surged back up once I actually arrived in the room.

Li Zhi looked at the bright environment in the room and pursed her lips.

The carved bedside table, the sleek coffee table, the seemingly soft large bed...

This place was more unfamiliar than expected, and it further emphasized the unavoidable fact: she and Shen Yuan were in the hotel.

Even with a wall separating them, the private atmosphere of the space made her feel an indescribable sense of unease.

To distract herself, she almost subconsciously began checking the room.

The slightly coercive behavior brought a false sense of security.

After completing a round of "security checks," Li Zhi collapsed heavily onto the soft bed, the blanket gently enveloping her.

"...So annoying..."

A muffled voice came from under the pillow: "Li Zhi, you idiot, why did you agree to come! You moron Shen Yuan, you brought me to Hangzhou for beef rice bowls, you're doomed when we get back!"

Li Zhi lifted his head from the bed and then turned his head to look at the bathroom, which was completely transparent to the room.

The girl blushed.

"You idiot Shen Yuan! You stinking Seran!"

Li Zhi turned over in bed, facing the ceiling, trying to clear his mind.

But I can't help but think of Shen Yuan.

"I wonder what his neighbors are doing."

Thinking of this, Li Zhi suddenly quieted down, listening intently to the sounds in the room, as if that would allow him to better understand what was happening next door.

Time seemed to shrink considerably at this moment.

Twenty minutes later, a clear knock came from the other side of the door.

Li Zhi tensed up suddenly, took a deep breath, and walked to the door.

She didn't open the door immediately, but instead peered through the peephole.

A familiar figure stood outside the door.

As if by telepathy, Shen Yuan's gaze fell on the cat's eyes.

He leaned close to the peephole, which looked comical to Li Zhi.

"Li Bao, open the door."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhi opened the door.

Eyes facing each other.

The warm yellow light in the corridor outlined Shen Yuan's silhouette.

The moment he saw her, his eyes seemed to light up, and a silly smile naturally curved his lips: "Hehe."

"Sand dollar!"

Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan with a hint of suspicion in her eyes: "I just heard some strange noises. You weren't doing anything strange in the room, were you?"

Shen Yuan was clearly used to this kind of "treatment." Upon hearing this, the corner of his mouth twitched, revealing a complex expression that was both helpless and amused.

"What are you thinking? I was just lying down for a while..." As he spoke, Shen Yuan suddenly showed a look of surprise, and pointed at Li Zhi, "You were eavesdropping on me!"

"Who's eavesdropping on you, you idiot!"

Li Zhi's ears turned red again without her noticing.

The girl gave a heavy snort, closed the door, and started to walk forward.

Just as Li Zhi passed by Shen Yuan, Shen Yuan reached out and tried to grab her hand.

But Li Zhifei quickly raised his hand and dodged Shen Yuan's clutches.

"Hehehe, no handshake allowed!"

As if she had succeeded in playing a prank, Li Zhi turned around, stuck out her little tongue, and then quickly turned and ran away.

She hadn't run two steps before Shen Yuan grabbed her wrist.

Why are you running? What if you fall?

Hearing Shen Yuan's words, Li Zhi puffed out her cheeks and hummed softly, her adorable appearance making Shen Yuan's breath catch in his throat.

"I'm about to run!"

Li Zhi flicked his wrist, but he couldn't shake off Shen Yuan at all.

Shen Yuan slightly tightened his wrist, pulling Li Zhi, who was trying to break free, even closer.

"Why are you running away? You can't escape anyway."

Li Zhi was caught off guard and pulled closer. His body stiffened slightly, and he looked up at Shen Yuan.

A clear look of surprise flashed in the girl's eyes, as if she hadn't expected him to speak in such a straightforward and even slightly roguish tone.

Startled, a faint blush quickly spread from her neck to her ears, and the girl abruptly looked away.

But the next second, she forced herself to glare at Shen Yuan again. The blush on her cheeks had not completely faded, but her tone was deliberately raised, with her usual arrogance.

"I...I wasn't running away! Shen Yuan, you stinking idiot, don't talk nonsense! I...I'm looking forward to visiting West Lake!"

As Li Zhi spoke, her wrist symbolically struggled in Shen Yuan's palm again, more as a way of concealing her momentary shyness than a sign of resistance.

Shen Yuan did not let go; instead, he tightened his grip.

"Yes, yes, yes, when visiting West Lake, you mustn't wander off. If you get separated and someone can't find their way around, they'll be crying."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhi immediately bristled like a cat, glaring at Shen Yuan with her cheeks flushed red with anger: "Who's crying! You idiot Shen Yuan, stop talking nonsense! I won't get lost!"

As she spoke, Li Zhi tugged at Shen Yuan and urged, "Let's go! What are you dawdling about!"

"Good good."

Shen Yuan took Li Zhi's hand: "Let's go."

(End of this chapter)