Chapter 148: Reluctant

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Looking at Lu An’s response, the girl leaned nervously towards him, almost half of her body leaning into the car window. “Mr. Lu, you…”

“Get out.”

His voice was icy as if it came from a thousand miles away.

The girl recoiled, and Lu An leaned against the car seat, gazing ahead. “You better put away your thoughts. I don’t have any extra intentions toward you. I’m married now, so please have some self-respect.”

With that, Lu An didn’t give the girl a chance to speak. He raised the window, started the car, and drove away.

The girl stood still, her face clouded and uncertain.

She had believed that Lu An’s defense on her behalf indicated his interest in her. After all, who would be willing to risk offending a business magnate for an ordinary person like her?

This seemed like an opportunity, a chance to make it big.

If she succeeded, she could make a huge leap forward.

She had struggled within herself for a long time to gather the courage to stand in front of Lu An’s car, but she had been mistaken. Lu An had ruthlessly shattered her innocent fantasies.

When Lu An returned to Binhai city, it was already late at night.

On the way, Lu An remembered his plan to have supper with Jin Nian, so he made a call to start preparing it.

Late at night, Jin Nian felt a sense of emptiness within. Unconsciously, she thought of Lu An. Without him by her side, there was always something missing, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

After taking a hot shower, she felt considerably better. Jin Nian sat on the sofa. She didn’t feel sleepy tonight. Lu An was still outside. She wondered what he was doing. Perhaps he hadn’t returned home yet.

After some contemplation, Jin Nian put her thoughts aside and opened her laptop to work on tomorrow’s plan. How could she ensure satisfaction on their end? That was her main task now.

Thinking about Jenny, Jin Nian furrowed her brows, unable to suppress her urge to complain.

Just then, her stomach growled. She was hungry.

Lu An had said he would be back for supper, but it seemed he was caught up with social engagements, deceiving her.

After thinking for a long time, she still couldn’t come up with a solution. Jin Nian sighed, shut down her computer, and got ready to sleep.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door.

Jin Nian’s brows furrowed. She didn’t have any pets, and the doors and windows were closed. It couldn’t be the wind causing this noise. What was going on?

While she was still puzzled, the voice outside sounded again.

Jin Nian became a little nervous. She got up to see what was happening.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw a dark figure standing at the doorway.

“All!”

In the next second, Jin Nian found herself in a warm embrace. It carried a hint of alcohol and a trace of fragrance.

“It’s me.”

Jin Nian’s initial fright subsided upon hearing Lu An’s voice. “Why did you suddenly come back? I thought there might be a thief at home.”

“After the social event, I thought about someone being alone at home. I was worried she might feel uncomfortable, so I rushed back.”

Lu An smiled gently and lifted Jin Nian, carrying her to the bedroom.

He had brought the supper they had talked about earlier, all of Jin Nian’s favorites.

When Jin Nian saw the food, her eyes lit up. She had been hungry for a while, so she eagerly opened it and began to eat.

Lu An handed her a tissue and said, “1 have some business tomorrow. I’ll be away for a while, probably a week.”

“So long…” Jin Nian paused.

“You’re sad about it?” Lu An raised an eyebrow.

“No.”

Lu An patted Jin Nian’s shoulder and motioned for her to get up from his body. The smell of alcohol from the social gathering earlier had not dissipated, and now he wanted to take a shower.

However, Jin Nian misunderstood, thinking that Lu An was unsatisfied with her response. She quickly corrected herself, “I’m sad now.”

“Hmm?”

“I mean, I don’t want you to go.”

Lu An brushed Jin Nian’s hair aside, satisfied with her answer.

“Alright, 1’11 go take a shower now to freshen up.”

“Okay.”

Jin Nian obediently got up.

“Do you want to join me?”

“I already took one before you came back.”

Lu An was deep in thought. He picked up Jin Nian and said, “Now that we’ve finished our supper, it’s time to exercise.”

Jin Nian pursed her lips. She was drenched from head to toe after Lu An brought her to exercise.

Then, Lu An brought Jin Nian to take a shower. She lay on the bed again, feeling weak.

Lu An looked at his watch. “It’s very late now. I don’t think we can sleep for more than a few hours. Let’s do some exercise.”

“I still have work tomorrow. I’m exhausted today.”

“Then take a leave of absence.”

“No, if I take leave, I don’t know how Jenny will criticize me.” Jin Nian’s eyes were filled with exhaustion.

Lu An didn’t reply. He seemed to have heard the name Jenny somewhere before. He seemed to be an employee of Whale, one of the earliest batch of people. Therefore, he had some impression of him, but he only knew his name.

“What’s wrong with him?” Lu An’s expression turned serious..