Chapter 19: We Got Married

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Yan Luoxi awkwardly nodded at Anna and quickly entered Li An's office, searching for pants in his spacious closet.

It wasn't hard to find a pair of trousers the same color as what Li An was wearing; this extravagant young master had over ten pairs of each color in his office wardrobe.

Mischievous brat, dirty rascal, great scoundrel—Yan Luoxi muttered inwardly as she hid the found pants under her large coat and hurried back to the small room.

Seeing Yan Luoxi pull out a pair of trousers from her bosom and stand blushing before him, Li An's mood inexplicably improved. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he had a faint smile on both his eyes and brows. It was as if the sun was shining brightly in early spring or snow was melting.

Yan Luoxi was stunned by this dazzling smile. Li An suddenly reached out to pinch her cheek, saying, "You silly girl!" Then he calmly started undoing his pants in front of her.

Savage beast, Yan Luoxi cursed inwardly as she quickly covered her eyes with both hands and hastily moved aside.

Li An leisurely changed into the trousers while looking at her blushing face. He said shamelessly, "Why are you being so embarrassed Haven't I let you see my body before"

"Dirty rascal!" Yan Luoxi saw him change out of his dirty pants and slowly relaxed as she regained some courage.

Li An was unusually good-tempered this time. Upon hearing Yan Luoxi's murmur, he didn't get angry but solemnly instructed her when he stood up to leave the room: "Stay put in here, don’t go wandering around without my permission."

"Okay." Yan Luoxi obediently nodded; she would agree to anything as long as he left. She collapsed on the recliner like she had just fought a tough battle upon seeing the dirty rascal finally walk out the door.

When Zhou Guangtao came to pick up Yan Luoxi at the usual time after work, she still asked him to park the car one station away from her company. Then, she ran over quickly and looked around cautiously before getting into his car when she found nothing unusual.

Zhou Guangtao couldn't help but laugh at her behavior: "What are you doing Acting like a thief!"

"Ah!" Yan Luoxi bent down to fasten her seatbelt while trying to laugh it off, “I’m afraid my colleagues will see me.”

"What's wrong with me being seen Do I look bad to people" Zhou Guangtao raised his sword-like eyebrows and appeared charmingly graceful.

Yan Luoxi rarely saw Zhou Guangtao so self-assured. At this moment, the afterglow of sunset filtered through the car window, casting a warm golden glow on his face, highlighting his clear features and handsome profile.

Moving her mind, she leaned over to kiss him lightly on the side of his face with a giggle: "Of course you can't be seen; I'm afraid someone else would snatch you away."

Zhou Guangtao smiled contentedly, then pinched her cheek. "Yes, these days off weren’t wasted; your boss must have trained you well!"

Yan Luoxi's face turned from sunny to cloudy as her heart raced. She glanced at Zhou Guangtao furtively, relieved that the car was now in heavy traffic and he had started driving again, focusing on the road ahead without noticing her nervousness.

Inhaling deeply, she told herself to stay calm: "What are we eating"

"I’ll take you to a hot pot restaurant. I’m going abroad tomorrow, so today I need to make up for lost time."

Zhou Guangtao took Yan Luoxi to an upscale establishment that was packed during mealtime hours. Although he had reserved a table in advance, the best they could do was get a seat at the main dining area.

The restaurant’s steamy water vapor filled the air with a cozy atmosphere; glasses clinking together and lively chatter combined with mouthwatering aromas of food created an ambiance of simple warmth.

Sitting contentedly in her place, Yan Luoxi watched as Zhou Guangtao served her dishes, then ate heartily himself, his face breaking out into a broad smile.

The restaurant was indeed delicious. They ate various meats and vegetables, until Yan Luoxi felt full after drinking some juice; she couldn’t help but feel satisfied to the point of sighing in comfort.

After eating, Zhou Guangtao drove her back to school. He parked his car downstairs from her dormitory building, then turned off the engine and pulled Yan Luoxi towards him with a clear gaze that held a passionate depth: "Luoxi, I’m going to ask headquarters for permission not to handle international affairs anymore, so I can stay by your side more often. Once you’re settled at work, we’ll get married!"

Yan Luoxi couldn’t process his words and stood there in a daze; Zhou Guangtao leaned over to kiss her but she felt an inexplicable fear rise when he neared. Just as she was about to push him away, she remembered it was Zhou Guangtao who kissed her, not Li An.

Zhou Guangtao’s lips were soft and delicate, with a faint hint of alcohol, unlike the aggressive kisses from Li An that seemed demanding and forceful; this time there was an undercurrent of gentle affection seeping through to touch Yan Luoxi's heart. A wave of panic surged through her mind, but gradually transformed into sweetness as she leaned into him, allowing him to kiss her.

After a long while, Zhou Guangtao finally raised his head and held Yan Luoxi's hand in his palm, looking at her: "Luoxi, I know that you've suffered greatly over the years. But from now on, you won’t have to anymore. With me by your side, I will always protect you."

His resolute face and gentle eyes exuded a calm-inducing aura; he was like a mountain—reliable and stable, making one feel safe enough to trust.

Yan Luoxi had grown tired of the restless life she'd led in recent years. As she looked into Zhou Guangtao's clear, expectant eyes, her heart stirred with an intense emotion, and she nodded solemnly at him.

Pursuant to Li An’s instructions, Yan Luoxi spent her first day back at work holed up in the small dark room. She only ventured out for bathroom breaks and meals, never moving about aimlessly otherwise.

Li An had been rather busy these days and hadn't paid any mind to Yan Luoxi. Two peaceful days passed until finally it was the weekend. While Yan Luoxi was looking at her calendar planning how to arrange her two free days, HR called over: there would be an employee gathering organized by the company tomorrow evening at Emperor Hotel; every single employee from Aoni International’s headquarters was required to attend punctually, and Li An himself would also be in attendance.

Yan Luoxi rolled her eyes. Before hanging up, she quickly asked: "I have something going on tomorrow. Can I skip it"

"That's alright too, but General Manager Li said that employee gatherings are company activities, and those who don't attend will face a half-month salary deduction."

She was clearly being singled out for this harsh punishment!

Such get-togethers were common in most companies. Bosses would organize them after their employees had been working hard and under stress for a while, as a way to help everyone relax and build camaraderie. However, it wasn’t necessary to enforce mandatory participation, was it

No need to think twice; Yan Luoxi knew that this was undoubtedly Li An’s doing.

The next day, He Yufan woke Yan Luoxi up from bed early in the morning with great excitement and forced her to accompany him shopping for clothes.

"You already have enough clothes. What else do you need" groaned Yan Luoxi sleepily as they walked along.

He Yufan smiled alluringly, swayed her hips, then boasted: "I aim to be the most eye-catching sight at tonight’s party and dazzle everyone there! Of course I need to find an outfit that best suits my style!"

Absolutely helpless, Yan Luoxi knew that nothing could shake He Yufan's resolve now. She could only follow him with yawns as he kept going in and out of the dressing rooms.

The heavens do not let down those with determination; He Yufan finally chose a tight black velvet evening gown that perfectly accentuated her tall and graceful figure, highlighting her narrow waist and curvy hips in a way that was alluring yet tasteful.

A little later, Ye Wenxin came to their dorm room to meet them. She, who usually kept a low profile, also wore light makeup for today, dressed in an improved gemstone-blue cheongsam with a white pearl necklace around her neck, looking graceful and beautiful beyond comparison.

Under the coercion of the two of them, Yan Luoxi reluctantly changed into the light green dress that Zhou Guangtao had bought for her some time ago, finally showing a hint of the image of a refined young lady.

The three of them arrived at the ballroom when quite a number of people were already there. Everyone was obviously well-dressed and carefully groomed, each with their own unique charm—some strikingly beautiful, others delicate or seductive.

Several tables had been set up, with Anna and several high-ranking executives sitting at the main table; Li An hadn't arrived yet. The other tables were occupied by departments according to seating arrangements.

The three of them were originally supposed to sit together but heard that there would be activities between different departments later on, so they had no choice but to separate and take their respective seats.

It was easy for He Yufan and Ye Zixun to get into their places as Public Relations and Administration Departments prepared everything for them. However, it wasn't easy for Yan Luoxi; considering her status, she didn’t dare sit with the Secretariat surrounded by beauties. In the end, based on the color of her work uniform, she naturally joined the Rear Services Department.

Just as she had settled down in a corner, Li An arrived. He maintained his usual refined public image: handsome and gentlemanly, looking so perfect that it left others feeling awe-struck and inferior—anyone who could speak to him would feel honored beyond their worth.

His arrival sparked the first round of excitement at the banquet; all eyes followed him with fervent admiration. Beneath his golden exterior, nobody sensed the bloodthirsty nature within him.

Hearing others' praises and whispers about him like falling rain, Yan Luoxi felt goosebumps rise on her skin, inwardly cursing him as hypocritical!

Li An didn't act too ostentatiously; he smiled warmly at everyone before sitting down at his designated main table seat. His gaze naturally swept across the entire room and finally settled on Yan Luoxi who was hiding in a corner.

Anna seemed to notice Yan Luoxi among the Rear Services Department at that moment, smiling as she gestured for her to come sit with them at the main table.

Yan Luoxi knew it wouldn't be easy to deal with all the fuss there and kept shaking her head in refusal. To her surprise, Anna didn’t give up but walked over herself to invite Yan Luoxi personally.

At this point, everyone was already seated; when radiant Anna stood up to walk towards Yan Luoxi, it immediately drew everyone's attention. Worried about appearing overly hesitant if she refused again, Yan Luoxi lowered her head and followed Anna to the end seat at the main table, directly opposite Li An.her eyes. After a while, she inexplicably smiled again.Sao Junhe saw Yan Luoxi suddenly switch between joy and worry, engrossed in her own thoughts. He tried to engage her by asking, "Luoxi, do you kn...