Chapter 84 Overwhelming Pressure

he best way to handle a spoilt rich boy like him was to ignore him completely – the more he provoked her, the less she cared. She refused to let him win!After getting over the initial embarrassment an...Chapter 84: Overwhelming Pressure

Finally seated in the car, Yan Luoxi heaved a heavy sigh of relief. Ran Xu saw her flushed face due to the heat, with sweat on her forehead and nose tip. Without hesitation, he pulled out a pristine white handkerchief from his shirt pocket— an essential accessory for formal attire—to wipe away the sweat on Yan Luoxi's forehead and nose.

The handkerchief was soft, and Ran Xu moved gently, making skin-to-skin contact that made Yan Luoxi feel incredibly comfortable but also overwhelmed by the situation.

Having a famous star like Ran Xu wipe sweat off her face in front of others felt too overwhelming for her!

Yan Luoxi's face flushed even more, and she laughed awkwardly as she moved away. "Thank you!"

Ran Xu noticed Yan Luoxi's evasion but didn't push further; instead, he handed her a bottle of milk tea from behind him. "Are you thirsty Drink this first. When we get to the front, I'll buy some food for you."

The agent sitting beside Ran Xu had seen his actions and was already looking very contemplative. Hearing what Ran Xu said, he slightly changed in expression and lightly coughed as a way of prompting, "Ran, our time is running out! The press conference will start soon!"

Yan Luoxi really was thirsty; she opened the cap and quickly took two gulps of milk tea. She hurriedly said, "I'm not hungry; I ate a lot in the hotel restaurant this morning. You just need to drop me off near my neighborhood." Even though she wanted Ran Xu to take her home, it wouldn't be right if she delayed his work.

Ran Xu remained silent but fixed his gaze on Yan Luoxi with a gentle look.

Yan Luoxi was puzzled by the way Ran Xu looked at her. She subtly observed him with the corner of her eye, realizing that he had been looking at her like this throughout the journey, making her feelings incredibly complicated and hard to describe.

Can she interpret this gaze as admiration But the person next to her is Ran Xu, a famous superstar beloved by everyone. He has so many beautiful women around him; how could he possibly have feelings for her!

Yan Luoxi felt everything around her seemed unreal, like gorgeous colorful ripples expanding circle by circle until they turned into a dreamlike soap bubble.

When Yan Luoxi was almost home, Ran Xu spoke again, "Luoxi, after I finish these two days' work, shall we have dinner together"

His tone wasn't a question but rather a statement. Since she had just ridden his car and received his favor, Yan Luoxi couldn't deal with him like she did with Li An, using the method of crossing the river only to dismantle the bridge afterwards. She could only nod nervously in agreement, "Sure, when you're free tomorrow, I'll invite you for a meal and thank you for bringing me back today."

Ran Xu seemed instantly delighted, his face shining brightly, "Alright, do you have time tonight"

"Ah!" Yan Luoxi was somewhat taken aback. This man is too sincere; couldn't he tell she was just being polite He actually took it seriously. "Tonight..." Yan Luoxi scratched her head.

Ran Xu's eyes were bright and keen, persistently asking without giving up, "If you're busy tonight, then how about tomorrow, morning or evening When can I find you" If Yan Luoxi said she was unavailable the day after tomorrow, he would surely ask her what her plans were for the day after that.

After all, he is a superstar!

"Then let's make it tonight!" Yan Luoxi weakly smiled.

Ran Xu looked pleased and animated, "Alright, our word is law. I'll call you tomorrow afternoon."

Yan Luoxi had a vague feeling of being deceived, but she had unknowingly gotten off the car. Ran Xu waved at her through the window before quickly rolling it up, leaving her out of sight as the car drove away with him.

Her head was spinning, and she found it hard to process what just happened in an instant. But now that she was hungry, she decided to forget everything and go home.

Weak-kneed, Yan Luoxi staggered back into her house, which was still as cold and silent as ever since Zhou Guangtao had not returned yet.

She glanced at the cold dishes on the table, swallowed, and though she was starving, her first priority now was to take a bath immediately.

Wading through water with Li An last night, followed by an overnight fever, profuse sweating, and being exposed to wind and sun this morning had made her feel extremely dirty.

"So refreshing!" She sighed in relief as she sat in the bathtub surrounded by warm water. Her body relaxed, and she couldn’t help but smile, her eyes curving like a crescent moon. When Zhou Guangtao has more money later on, I’m going to make him buy me a massage bathtub.

After bathing, Yan Luoxi felt much better but was even hungrier than before. Her legs were a bit wobbly as she walked. She wanted to take the food from the table and reheat it in the kitchen when she heard the sound of someone unlocking the door.

Brother Guangtao is back!

Yan Luoxi rushed to the doorway, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons as she greeted him cheerfully, "Brother Guangtao, you’re back!"

Zhou Guangtao seemed somewhat surprised by her warm welcome and was slightly startled, hesitating for a moment before giving her a forced smile.

Zhou Guangtao, who usually paid great attention to his appearance and kept himself neatly dressed, looked rather disheveled at the moment. His clothes were wrinkled, and there were even some mud stains on his trouser cuffs. His hair was tousled in an unkempt manner, and his face appeared dark and lifeless.

"Brother Guangtao, did you also experience flooding over there Was it really bad" Yan Luoxi looked at Zhou Guangtao's listless expression that seemed extremely tired and felt worried for him. "Do you want to take a bath I’ll go and prepare the hot water for you!"

"Mm." Zhou Guangtao’s voice was hoarse as he undressed, his peripheral vision catching sight of the sumptuous dishes on the table that had cooled down. His expression darkened further.

Yan Luoxi quickly prepared a bath for Zhou Guangtao and seeing that he hadn’t come over yet, she ran over to him only to see him staring blankly at the dining table with a hint of pain in his eyes.

"What’s wrong" Yan Luoxi asked worriedly.

“Luoxi, I'm sorry.” Zhou Guangtao did not look her in the eye and lowered his head instead.

Yan Luoxi laughed it off. "It's just that we couldn’t eat a meal together this time; I’ll prepare another one for you later! Why are you apologizing"

"Luoxi…" Zhou Guangtao looked at Yan Luoxi’s cheerful face, his mouth opened and closed several times, but he felt like something was choking him inside, making it difficult to speak. He nodded to her once before heading off to the bathroom.

Yan Luoxi was extremely hungry by now. If this happened in previous days, she would have quickly found something to eat to satisfy her hunger first and dealt with other matters later on. But at present, seeing Zhou Guangtao back home, she had forgotten about her hunger and felt a renewed sense of energy.

The dishes left on the table couldn’t be eaten again after being kept overnight, so she quickly threw them out. There were still some ingredients bought from the supermarket yesterday that hadn't been used yet; picking ones that were easy to cook, she hurriedly made two stir-fry dishes and reheated the braised pork and steamed buns. By the time Zhou Guangtao came out of his bath, the whole house was filled with a pleasant aroma.ted from beside them.Li An unwillingly hopped his way towards the kitchen. Li Haonan then gestured for Li Yi to follow him to the study. After taking a few steps, he turned back to add, "Li An, tell t...