Chapter 66: A Room of Dismayed Desolation

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Ran Xu gave Yan Luoxi a faint smile, "Wait for me here. I'll be back soon." When Ran Xu was serious, he exuded the charm and charisma of a star, making his words irrefutable.

As she watched the tall silhouette of Ran Xu disappear, Yan Luoxi couldn't help but feel both amused and helpless. What kind of good fortune had befallen her that suddenly brought her into contact with such a big star

The moment Ran Xu left, Yan Luoxi's phone rang; she picked it up to see that Zhou Guangtao was calling.

"Luoxi, you didn't come to work today" Zhou Guangtao asked in a tone of doubt: "Did something happen today for you not to show up at work"

She hadn't been to the company all day long. As the CEO and her boyfriend, it was rather surprising that he only noticed this now!

The usually mild-mannered Yan Luoxi felt a sudden surge of resentment towards Zhou Guangtao due to her sorrowful heart or perhaps from being weak while sick, and after clearing her throat, she said: "Yes, today my mother and I went out to play."

Yan Luoxi's voice had improved significantly since taking the injection; Zhou Guangtao didn't sense anything unusual in her tone. Hearing that Yan Luoxi was still out playing made him somewhat unhappy, "Luoxi, today is not a weekend."

"I know, I've already taken leave from the human resources department and requested tomorrow off as well," Yan Luoxi said calmly.

“Why do you need to take leave” Zhou Guangtao's voice turned cold; Yan Luoxi could imagine him frowning.

"I'm going with my mother to a resort in the suburbs, it will take me two days before I can come back." Due to her sense of propriety, Yan Luoxi wanted to temporarily avoid Zhou Guangtao for now.

"Then, it's up to you!" Zhou Guangtao hung up the phone with a hint of anger in his voice.

Hearing the blind tone on the call, Yan Luoxi's tears flowed down immediately. She felt even colder all over.

She didn't know why she was crying; it was obviously her fault for not going to work and lying about it. Zhou Guangtao being angry with her was justified, so what was there to be pitiful or sad about!

But still, she just wanted to cry—about her loneliness while sick, about Zhou Guangtao's neglect. She suddenly realized that money didn't matter as much now; all she wanted from a partner was for them to hold her hand when she felt vulnerable and helpless.

Crying and thinking, she eventually concluded that the main culprit behind this incident was Li An—had he not slapped her, why would she hide from Zhou Guangtao

Suddenly, she had an intense desire to make Li An suffer for what he did.

Yan Luoxi cried for a little while and then wiped away her tears. She didn't want to wait here for Ran Xu's return but couldn't just pull out the needle and leave either. So, she increased the speed of the IV drip, hoping that it would finish before he returned.

But as they say, most smart people end up sabotaging themselves; when Nurse pulled out Yan Luoxi’s needle, Ran Xu also strolled back in his cool manner.

"Looks like our timing is quite synchronized!" Ran Xu raised an eyebrow at Yan Luoxi, his eyes gleaming with amusement.

“Huh.” Not knowing what to say, Yan Luoxi could only awkwardly smile.

“Miss Yan, your illness seems severe. Let me take you home,” proposed Ran Xu sincerely.

"No, I’ve already taken the injection and feel much better." Yan Luoxi shook her head to decline.

Ran Xu smiled, his prominent nose adding to his good looks as he slightly raised one corner of his mouth: "Your face is pale, you seem lethargic, even your lips have blisters. This means that your cold is quite severe. It’s the end of work hours now and it would be difficult to hail a cab, so let me give you a ride!"

Ran Xu spoke in all sincerity; if Yan Luoxi refused again, she might seem like she suspected him of having ulterior motives. As an unremarkable girl like her, what could others possibly want

Furthermore, within this cold, dimly lit and gloomy IV drip room, encountering a familiar person who was willing to help her when she felt so weak made Yan Luoxi feel more at ease.

Polite as always, Yan Luoxi thanked Ran Xu. She then sneakily looked around before lowering her voice to ask: "Do we need to take separate ways"

Ran Xu happily chuckled, showing off a set of even white teeth that made Yan Luoxi envious, saying: "No need for that; it’s dark out now and no one would pay us any mind."

They got into the car together. Yan Luoxi told Ran Xu her home address nearby but decided not to return home tonight. She planned to stay at a hotel instead.

Ran Xu was skilled at setting an amiable atmosphere; his behavior and words were considerate, humorous, and he appeared as if they had been acquainted for quite some time.

After chatting with him for a while, Yan Luoxi’s nervousness gradually faded away. She started to feel more relaxed.

In two intersections’ distance, she would arrive home; Yan Luoxi stared at the red traffic light ahead and thought about where to stay overnight and what to eat tonight. Perhaps feeling her hunger pangs, her stomach responded with a loud growl.

Ran Xu turned his head and smiled warmly at her: "You’re hungry!"

Yan Luoxi blushed due to her unruly stomach and could only nod honestly in response to Ran Xu's inquiry.

"I'm also hungry. At this time, everyone should be feeling hungry."

Looking at his handsome profile, Yan Luoxi's heart softened a little. He must be worried about my embarrassment, what a kind man!

Ran Xu said thoughtfully, "Do I have the honor of inviting Miss Yan to share dinner with me"

This doesn't seem right! We're not that familiar.

Yan Luoxi really wanted to refuse, but Ran Xu's smile was so warm and friendly. Thinking about her uncertain destination and the missing meal... she hesitated!

"What would you like to eat Grilled meat, hotpot, Little Sea (Undersea), or light dishes like porridge I know many places with a quiet environment and delicious food!" Ran Xu further tempted the Yan Luoxi who had only eaten a bowl of instant noodles that day.

"I... I want to eat at Hot Pot Paradise. The spicy one!" After blowing cold air all afternoon and receiving an IV drip, Yan Luoxi felt her body frozen through. With no taste in her mouth after the flu, she urgently wanted something spicy and hot.

Ran Xu's eyes lit up with excitement, "Alright, let's go eat Hot Pot Paradise right now."

The restaurant they went to was very secluded; when the waiter saw Ran Xu bringing Yan Luoxi in, there wasn't even a trace of surprise at seeing a celebrity. It seemed that Ran Xu was a regular customer here.

Ran Xu led Yan Luoxi through an empty corridor and into a luxuriously decorated, spacious, and comfortable private room.e, and many cute snacks. The environment was bright and quiet with attentive service.Looking at the different books and hearing Ni Xuanyi's occasional soft whispers beside him, Li Yi felt like he had...