Chapter 094
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Chapter 094 After Dinner
“Cut that out.” Qin Yueran walked beside Su Rui, elbowing him hard in the waist, and said softly: “Hey, our Xia Qing has never dated before, she’s a complete innocent. I’ve been her classmate since university, lived in the same dorm, and known her for so many years. I’ve never seen her actively invite a man to dinner, this is the first time! If you dare to cause her any distress, I’ll hold you accountable.”
Looking at Qin Yueran’s threatening gaze, Su Rui suddenly felt that this self-proclaimed “social queen” was quite adorable, at least she was a qualified best friend, always standing up for Xia Qing.
Su Rui helplessly said: “What are you talking about? Xia Qing and I have only known each other for a few days. Don’t bring up these irrelevant things. I’ve been thoroughly teased by you today.”
“Oh please, you’re playing innocent after getting the advantage. With our beautiful Xia accompanying you, you must be over the moon. Don’t act like a gentleman in front of me!” Qin Yueran said: “You might fool Xia Qing, but you can’t fool me. Remember what I just said, or you’ll face the consequences!”
After speaking, Qin Yueran threateningly waved her fist, leaving Su Rui both amused and exasperated.
Su Rui carefully observed Qin Yueran. In his eyes, this woman was truly formidable.
Every time they met, she could effortlessly close the distance and relationship between them, making people feel as if they were old friends who had known each other for years. Her approach was extremely natural and smooth, which was absolutely a top-tier social skill!
Saying the right things to the right people, being able to understand people’s psychology—such people are incredibly powerful in social settings, often with a strong sense of self-protection. You never know which side of them is real, and only after truly deep friendship can you understand their genuine inner self.
However, Su Rui could see that Qin Yueran genuinely cared about Xia Qing; the sincerity in her eyes couldn’t be hidden.
In fact, Su Rui’s judgment was very accurate. Qin Yueran was like a person wrapped in a shell, completely hiding her true self. On the surface, no one knew which was her true face and which was her mask. Perhaps such women are difficult to open up, but once they do, what awaits you is fiery passion.
“What are you two whispering about so secretively?” Xia Qing asked.
“Nothing, just discussing how much a table at this five-star hotel’s rooftop scenic restaurant might cost,” Su Rui said with a deliberate smile.
“Don’t worry, as the assistant to the chairman of Bikang Group, I can certainly afford this meal,” Xia Qing cutely wrinkled her nose.
“Alright, I won’t disturb your private world anymore. I need to go make a round in the lobby,” Qin Yueran winked at Xia Qing again: “Girl, you need to control yourself, no crossing boundaries in my hotel.”
“You vixen, go busy yourself. I really want to find a needle to sew your mouth shut,” Xia Qing’s face turned red again.
Qin Yueran left with a smile, and when Xia Qing couldn’t see, she waved her fist at Su Rui again.
How could the handsome Su be bullied repeatedly by a woman? So, he casually raised his right hand toward Qin Yueran and extended his middle finger.
…
The rooftop scenic restaurant of the Junlan Kaibin Hotel was truly extraordinary, with a glass dome and spacious terrace. Sitting in the restaurant, one could see the endless sea stretching before them. Even at night, one could still feel that vastness, and looking at this view made one’s heart feel open and refreshed.
This is the necessity of travel. Always staying in one place without change can unconsciously make one’s thoughts and mindset narrow and stifled.
Once Qin Yueran left, being alone with Su Rui, Xia Qing initially felt a bit awkward, but gradually relaxed, and the two chatted happily.
Of course, most of the time it was Su Rui talking. This guy was mischievously silver-tongued, making Xia Qing laugh constantly with his glib three-inch tongue.
Whether due to the red wine or something else, Xia Qing’s face remained slightly flushed, like an apple just ripening in autumn, truly adorable, making one want to take a bite. Especially when paired with her angelic smile, the feeling was indescribable.
Some things, some emotions, always form imperceptibly and unconsciously, like spring rain silently entering the night with the wind, moistening things without a sound. Those little bits of feeling leave one endlessly reminiscing.
Su Rui ate this meal very elegantly, no longer wolfing down his food as before. After finishing, he put down his cutlery, wiped his mouth, and said: “Good food, beautiful scenery, and a beautiful person all together. If I could have a meal like this every day, it would be too satisfying.”
Su Rui didn’t realize that he had inadvertently spoken a truth of life: good food, beautiful scenery, and beautiful people—these three things are what almost all men spend their lives pursuing. It’s a goal, and more so a state of life.
Hearing Su Rui’s words, Xia Qing’s pretty face blushed slightly, but she said nothing and stood up.
Although they were on a high floor, they could still smell the sea breeze. Xia Qing walked to the window, looking at the bright moonlight and the sea, feeling refreshed.
She looked at Su Rui beside her, then at the scenery before her, and suddenly two words flashed in her mind—beautiful.
Yes, the beauty of life is perhaps hidden in the little details, waiting for us to discover in unexpected moments.
“Let’s go for a walk on the beach below!” Su Rui suddenly said.
Xia Qing certainly wouldn’t refuse this request. She nodded: “Yes, it’s been a long time since I’ve strolled by the sea outside of work hours.”
Xia Qing’s words carried deeper meaning. It had only been a few days since she last dined with Su Rui at the Junlan Kaibin Hotel, accompanied by the Lin father and daughter. It seems she considered that previous dinner as work. This time, coming here with Su Rui outside of work hours, her attitude was naturally quite different.
Arriving at the beach, Su Rui sat on a wooden bridge, took off his leather shoes and socks, placed them beside a rocking chair, rolled up his pants, and walked barefoot on the sand, looking very casual and at ease.
“Doesn’t that hurt your feet?” Xia Qing asked with some surprise, looking at Su Rui’s sand-covered feet.
“It doesn’t hurt. The sand here is very fine, and there are few shells. Even if something does poke your foot, it’s no big deal. Most importantly, the sand has been warmed by the sun all day, and there’s still some residual warmth in the evening. It feels very comfortable under your feet. Do you want to try it too?”
After Su Rui’s description, Xia Qing was indeed tempted, but she looked at her legs and found herself in a dilemma.
It’s worth noting that today Xia Qing was wearing her usual work attire, and she couldn’t simply take off her socks and go barefoot like Su Rui because she was wearing—pantyhose!
These pantyhose went all the way up to her waist. She couldn’t possibly take them off in front of Su Rui!
“This, I can’t…” Xia Qing said with some difficulty.
“These do look difficult to take off.”
Su Rui said with a smile, his eyes following from Xia Qing’s ankles upward, revealing a pair of long, straight, and elastic beautiful legs before him!
When he saw this sight, an image that made his blood surge flashed through his mind: Xia Qing sitting on the rocking chair beside him, slowly removing her pantyhose…
My goodness, he couldn’t imagine any further, or Su Rui’s nose would start bleeding.
Well, in many cases, the vast majority of men satisfy their “desires” through fantasies about women.
“How much did these pantyhose cost? Probably not too expensive, right? Why don’t you just tear the part around your feet a bit, then you can go barefoot?” Su Rui came up with an idea, feeling a hot wind blowing through his heart.
Looking at Xia Qing’s jade feet faintly visible through the semi-transparent pantyhose, the handsome Su swallowed, feeling his mouth dry up and thinking he needed to hydrate.
Tearing pantyhose!
Su Rui really admired himself for coming up with such an imaginative idea! How fresh and exciting!
“Huh? Is that okay?” Xia Qing was surprised and somewhat troubled by the suggestion.
For Xia Qing, damaging her pantyhose was something she had never done before, especially in front of a man. This was completely out of character for her!
“It’s fine, you sit down, I’ll help you tear them.” Saying this, Su Rui directly pushed Xia Qing onto a nearby bench, and without giving her a chance to refuse, lifted her ankle and helped her take off her high heels!
Xia Qing’s pretty face instantly turned crimson, with blush flying to her cheeks!
Su Rui clearly felt that when his hand made contact with Xia Qing’s ankle, she visibly trembled. Though the tremor was subtle, Su Rui clearly caught it.
Moreover, Su Rui was always extremely sensitive to such perceptions. After this tremor, Xia Qing’s entire body became somewhat rigid!
It seems that, just as Qin Yueran said, Xia Qing had never had physical contact with the opposite sex before, otherwise she wouldn’t have reacted this way!
If she had been a flirtatious girl, she might have put her foot on your thigh as soon as you tore her pantyhose!
Actually, when Su Rui first suggested it, Xia Qing hesitated for a moment, then thought about tearing the pantyhose herself. Today, for some reason, she wanted to be a bit crazy and let loose.
The pressure from work had accumulated too much, and even though Xia Qing was extremely capable at handling affairs, she was quite tired. It’s just tearing pantyhose, how hard could it be?
But Xia Qing didn’t expect Su Rui to be so proactive. She didn’t even have a chance to object or refuse before being pushed onto the chair!
When Su Rui’s hand gripped her ankle, she couldn’t help but feel a very strange sensation. Yes, in her past twenty-some years, apart from normal social handshakes, no man had ever touched her body like this, even if it was just her ankle!
