Snow was still falling from the top of his head.
Lin Qian looked at the tiny snowflakes on the man's head and shoulders. Her heart was about to jump out of her chest.
What was he doing?
He suddenly crossed the ocean on New Year's Eve, appeared in front of her, gave her a lantern, and held her hand without saying a word. It was almost like … an elopement. And as the "eloped" party, she still didn't know what was going on.
Thinking about it, it wasn't hard for him to find her. In her personal information at the company, there were only two emergency contacts. One was a friend in China, and the other was her brother. Of course, the address was included. That was why he could find her here.
As for the visa to the United States … Xue Mingtao had suggested during a management meeting that Li Zhicheng visit Europe and the United States to learn from excellent luggage companies. At the time, Li Zhicheng had said, "Let's talk about it later." But Lin Qian wasn't his assistant anymore, so she didn't know much about his schedule. Perhaps it was after that that he had applied for the visa.
Lin Qian's gaze fell on their interlocked hands. Under the streetlight, the man's hand was dry and strong, wrapping around her hand warmly. His heart beat even faster, faster than his steady and powerful steps at the moment.
"Mr. Li, let go of me first," she said.
At this time, the two of them had walked to a musical fountain outside the hotel. There were few passersby around, and a couple was kissing by the sparkling pool. It was quiet and cold.
Li Zhicheng paused and let go of her hand, turning to look at her.
Lin Qian's hand, which had been tightly held by him for so long, suddenly felt lighter, and her mood relaxed. She didn't know what she was thinking, but she immediately put her hand in her pocket. But the soft and warm pocket didn't give her much feeling. Because the strength and warmth of the man's palm seemed to linger on her skin.
Standing under the street lights of Manhattan, Lin Qian looked at Li Zhicheng in front of her, still in a trance. He wasn't wearing a suit today. The collar of his black jacket was up. His figure was still tall and cold, and his handsome face was distinct. He looked at her with his deep, dark eyes. Just like before, his silent stare made her heart beat faster.
"Lin Qian," he said, his voice slow and deep. "I suddenly wanted to see you. There's no need to feel pressured. "
Lin Qian looked down at his legs, avoiding his eyes.
How, could, there, not, be, any, pressure?
However, aren't women born to be vain creatures? She knew that he had feelings for her, that he was extremely shrewd, and that this trip was definitely to further invade her heart. But when she thought about how he, the CEO of the corporation, seemed to be an introverted soldier who had never stepped out of the country. Now, for her, he didn't even celebrate the New Year and chased her all the way to the unfamiliar United States … She felt her heart soften and a faint sweetness. And that sweetness seemed to make her feel a faint sense of danger.
The dangerous aura that belonged to this man.
Compared to Lin Qian's racing heart, Li Zhicheng's heart was much calmer and calmer.
He was admiring the woman in front of him under the light.
Compared to her usual clean-cut appearance in the company, she was now wearing a light-colored hoodie, a down vest, and a pair of dark blue jeans. She was dressed like the girl next door. But the simple outfit couldn't hide her beauty, which combined with her handsomeness.
Her slender hand was still holding the red lantern, which made her face look orange-red, and her eyes were shining.
Very beautiful.
This was the woman he wanted, and he was determined to have her, irreplaceable.
From now on, he wanted her to only be able to shine in his palms with her unique, dazzling brilliance.
Of course, Lin Qian didn't know the deep thoughts of the man in front of her. She hesitated for a while, then pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Mr. Li, have you had dinner?"
Li Zhicheng glanced at her. "Not yet."
Lin Qian was a little surprised, after all, it was already past eight. Did he come to see her as soon as he got off the plane?
"Let me treat you." She was a little soft-hearted.
Li Zhicheng also smiled. "No, it's my treat." He glanced at the hotel not far away. "Let's go."
Lin Qian also looked at the hotel and suddenly realized.
Oh no! She had completely forgotten about her brother. If he didn't see her after the call, he would definitely look for her. Her cell phone was still on the dining table, and he couldn't contact her. If he asked the waiter outside and found out that she had left with a man, holding hands …
Lin Mochen's face appeared in her mind, and he had just said in an extremely cold tone, "Pull out his tendons and peel his bones …"
Lin Qian quickly glanced at the entrance of the hotel. Fortunately, Lin Mochen hadn't appeared yet. She immediately looked at Li Zhicheng. "Mr. Li, lend me your cell phone."
Of course she couldn't go back to the hotel with Li Zhicheng for dinner! She couldn't just leave Li Zhicheng by the roadside. So while dialing, she reached out to hail a taxi, and at the same time said to Li Zhicheng, "Mr. Li, I just ate the food here, and it was terrible. Let's go somewhere else, okay? "
Li Zhicheng looked at her sparkling eyes, her expectant expression. And in her tone, there was a hint of soft pleading. Her clear eyes blinked, and the hair on her forehead fluttered in the night wind.
Cat.
This woman had always been like a sly and active cat. At this moment, he didn't know what she was thinking, but she was afraid that he would go to the hotel.
But looking at her vivid colors in front of him, his heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat's claws. It itched, and then he wanted more.
"Okay," he answered calmly.
Lin Qian was happy to see him answer so quickly. At this time, the taxi also arrived. She was about to open the door of the passenger seat out of habit and let Li Zhicheng sit alone in the back. But he was one step ahead of her, and opened the back door. "Get in."
At this time, the phone in her hand was connected. Lin Mochen's magnetic, deep voice said, "Hello?" Lin Qian immediately sat in the back, covered the receiver, and quickly told the taxi driver the name of the place. Then she said to the phone, "Brother, it's me. I forgot to bring my phone when I came out. Have you finished eating?"
Li Zhicheng, who was next to her, listened quietly.
The woman's voice became extremely docile, even softer and more pleasant than when she had shamelessly flattered him.
But Lin Qian was really lucky. On the other end, Lin Mochen had just hung up the work call, so he hadn't noticed his sister's "disappearance." Probably because the phone call went well, his tone also carried a hint of joy. "Yes, where are you? Come back. "
Lin Qian said casually, "Brother, you go back first. I have a friend coming over. I'll go home after dinner with him. "
On the other end of the phone, Lin Mochen slightly paused, moved the phone away from his ear, and looked at the number.
It was a number from the mainland of China.
Tsk … Wandering to the United States.
"Friend?" he still answered calmly, "Is it him?"
Lin Qian was stunned by his words, and almost reflexively, she faked a smile and said, "No." Just as she was about to say it was just a friend, she glanced at Li Zhicheng, who was as calm as a mountain, and realized that it would be inappropriate to say it.
That … is a wolf. This one, is also a wolf.
Seeing her stutter, Lin Mochen didn't ask further, he just smiled and said, "Give him the phone."
Lin Qian asked, "Huh? What for? "
"Taking my sister away on New Year's Eve, as a parent, should I say something?"
Lin Qian said, "… Really, no need." She subconsciously glanced at Li Zhicheng, only to see him looking at her with his dark eyes. With his intelligence, it would be strange if he couldn't tell that something was wrong. But this situation was really giving her a headache. She couldn't say, "Although I rejected you, my brother has already treated you as an imaginary enemy that needs to be taught a lesson." If it were an ordinary person, it would be fine, and his brother would definitely beat him up. But now it was Li Zhicheng, and it was still unknown who would be beaten up.
Lin Qian cut the Gordian knot and said to Lin Mochen, "That's it. Brother, happy New Year, bye. "She hung up and turned off her phone. When she looked up and met Li Zhicheng's eyes, she realized that her behavior was inappropriate.
Fortunately, he didn't say anything, took the phone, put it in his pocket, and didn't turn it on. His action made Lin Qian's heart flutter. This was the advantage of being with a smart and sophisticated man. You didn't need to say anything, and he would take care of you in some very subtle ways.
Unexpectedly, while Lin Qian was still secretly praising him, he looked at her calmly and said, "Tell the driver to turn around and go back to the hotel."
Lin Qian was stunned, "Go back … for what?"
Li Zhicheng looked at her and said slowly, "I came too suddenly, and I didn't think it through. Today is New Year's Eve, and you should spend time with your family. I'll drive you back. Besides, "he paused and stared at her with his dark and deep eyes," I think he and I will meet sooner or later to talk about it and get to know each other better. You don't have to be too nervous. "
Lin Qian was stunned, her heart skipped a beat, and her face became hot.
What … She always thought that she was thick-skinned, but in fact, her boss was thick-skinned, okay? She hadn't said yes to him, and she had repeatedly rejected him, but he was still so sure. He was too overbearing and confident.
"That's not necessarily true …" she whispered, avoiding his direct gaze.
Unexpectedly, he changed the topic and said, "I've always wanted to thank him in person for the Ming Sheng project."
Lin Qian was slightly stunned.
… Is he talking about this?
The moment she raised her head, she met his deep and serene eyes. His handsome face looked calm, but there was a hint of a smile in his eyes. He looked at her thoughtfully.
Lin Qian suddenly understood.
He's not … teasing me on purpose, is he?
It seems like he is.
Outside the car window was the bustling traffic of the city that never sleeps. The colorful neon lights reflected on each other's faces. The snow was falling silently, making the night blurry and vivid.
She didn't know why, but tonight, under his gaze that was as cool as water, Lin Qian's face heated up like never before. Her heart was beating faster and heavier than ever before.
After being "distilled" by his gaze for a while, Lin Qian raised her head and calmly rejected his suggestion, "There's no need to go back. My brother has a very rich nightlife, and even if we go back, he won't care. If you want to see him, maybe next time. "
In the apartment a few blocks away, Lin Mochen took out his keys and opened the door.
Standing at the entrance, looking at the empty, luxuriously decorated home, he couldn't help but sneeze when a gust of cold air hit him in the face.
Ha … This girl, she said she was here to spend the New Year with me, but in the blink of an eye, she ran away with that guy. She even turned off her phone, as if she was afraid that he would disturb her.
It seemed that the guy was good at coaxing women.
Since he, the "parent," had been alerted, they both knew each other. Tomorrow, the guy would definitely take the initiative to see him. Only Lin Qian, this silly girl, thought she could fool both sides.
Let's wait and see.
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