NOVEL NEXT Chapter 32
(Today is my little Lai's birthday, the evening update might be around 7 or 8 PM. Sorry, sorry about that.)
"I don't care what you're doing outside, and borrowing my car is not a problem, but please don't leave stuff belonging to you and other women in my car!"
Yurong's words left Li Yan, who was already bewildered, utterly dumbfounded. Stuff belonging to me and some other woman? Left in the car?
"Um… I think you might be misunderstanding. I admit I did give another woman a ride last night, but we were just sitting in the car, purely chatting."
In the middle of the night, a man and woman sitting alone in a car just chatting? Even Li Yan found it hard to believe, even though it was true. "Alright, whether you believe it or not. Even if I wanted to do something, it wouldn't be in your car."
Li Yan's explanation only stirred a slight annoyance on Yurong's pale, pretty face, her gaze even colder. Seems like she underestimated his shamelessness! Looks like she'll have to buy him a better car, can't lend her car to him again!
Buying a good car just for her husband to use, only to make it convenient for him to do bad things? This fleeting thought left Yurong conflicted, does this mean she's too good of a person, or a failure as one?
She raised her hand and slid an object across the table to Li Yan. She didn't say anything further, couldn't be bothered.
Picking it up, Li Yan was a bit dazed, then relieved, "It's just a lipstick! It must have accidentally fallen out when someone was looking for something, is it really worth overthinking?"
Seeing his indifferent demeanor, speaking so shamelessly, Yurong couldn't help but feel a surge of annoyance, holding back her tongue, fearing that if she spoke, this man would say even more infuriating things.
Seeing she had nothing more to say, Li Yan didn't press further, the two finished lunch in a cold silence.
…
In the afternoon, Li Yan spent a lot of time at the gym again.
Accompanying him in his workout was still the song of Zuoxiao Zuzhou, he left in a hurry yesterday, didn't have time to clean up.
Wen Qianyi's notice came early, without even a call, just a message with clear time and place, telling Li Yan to meet her there.
With Li Yan only having this one business to attend to, timing was not an issue at all. He didn't deliberately waste time, nor did he go out of his way to style himself overly flashy, and he didn't borrow a car, just maintained his normal standard.
As he was leaving, Li Yan headed straight to the garage, only to see Yurong also about to leave.
"What a coincidence, I won't be home for dinner either." Li Yan casually greeted.
About to drive out, Yurong, seeing him approach, paused and asked from the driver's seat, "I'm meeting clients tonight, are you coming?"
"No way!" Li Yan said decisively, unlike last time when he had to dash to a hotel in the middle of the night, he wasn't interested in getting involved. "This… I also have to meet clients for business. We're at different levels, I'm not going to meet CEO-level clients."
Yurong didn't say anything else and drove off. Clearly, she'd believe him if he said he was out drinking or picking up girls, but him going to meet clients? She saw it as an excuse.
Li Yan touched his nose. No matter if it was at noon or now, was everything he said interpreted as a lie in her ears?
He was a bit surprised she invited him; it was a first. Was she worried about something? The time was still early, she could've totally arranged for an assistant to work overtime.
On the way out, Li Yan found it amusing, if Wen Qianyi was really taking him to meet a client, and it turned out to be the same client Yurong was meeting, now that would be something.
…
At the agreed spot, Li Yan stood outside smoking, waiting for Wen Qianyi's arrival. Right on time, a yellow sporty coupe carved a perfect arc and parked in front of his green QQ, Wen Qianyi arrived punctually.
Li Yan's eyes lit up, throwing away the cigarette butt, he stepped forward and praised, "Beautiful!"
Fiery and always wearing an endearing smile, today Wen Qianyi donned a sleeveless long dress, with elegance tinged with a bit of sunshine, and calmness spiced with liveliness, her white jade arms complemented by her auburn long hair inside, and the yellow sports car outside, it was definitely an unforgettable stunning sight.
Playfully, Wen Qianyi giggled, "It's not easy to get a compliment from you, Li Yan."
"Indeed, it's not easy. LOTUS doesn't have an official sales channel in Yun Country yet, so snagging this coupe in the mainland does require some connections."
Listening to his earnest review, Wen Qianyi rolled her eyes at him. It seemed that in his eyes, the only beauty was the LOTUS car, while she was completely ignored.
Li Yan's lack of understanding was, of course, intentional, as he continued with a smile, "Of course, the car is beautiful, the person even more so, complementing each other perfectly. This coupe adds charm to Miss Wen, and Miss Wen gives the car a soul, it's simply a perfect match! Just like me adding some fierceness to my QQ, and its accompaniment gives me a bit of gentleness, it's also the perfect match…"
Wen Qianyi snickered, "If you could keep up this narcissistic banter, you could totally sell cars."
"With a beautiful car and a beauty, coupled with a romantic dinner, it's bound to be an interesting weekend. Finally, get a seaside suite, chat about ideals, life or something, it's sure to leave a beautiful memory." Li Yan leaned closer to her car door, lowered his voice and smiled.
Wen Qianyi gave him a glare, "Please note, now is not the time for you to woo girls, I'm in the role of your partner and boss. Get in the car and follow!"
The LOTUS-made Elise series coupe, with its unique exterior design and rarity, gracefully swept through the dimly lit streets, instantly catching the eyes of many. When people noticed that a small QQ was following closely behind, they couldn't help but sneer, totally different worlds, how could he even have the audacity to chase after?
Li Yan wasn't feeling any embarrassment; he wasn't trying to race with the LOTUS, Wen Qianyi hadn't disclosed the final destination so he had to speed up and follow. After more than half an hour, they finally arrived at the destination.
The valet, while admiring the rare LOTUS coupe, didn't have the street pedestrians' mentality, didn't dare underestimate Li Yan, thinking he was undoubtedly a wealthy person playing the fool on purpose.
"Why not just tell me to come straight here? It made me take a lot of detours." Li Yan observed his surroundings and quietly asked, "What's this place? You can reveal a little now, right? I wasn't prepared at all."
Wen Qianyi elegantly smiled, "How would I know where you live and why you'd take detours? Come on, let's talk while we walk. You're so smart, just a small reveal is good enough, does it really need preparation?"