After Breaking Up With the Scheming Bad Woman 44p2

Chapter 44: Bought a Bouquet of Tulips Representing Intense Love. p2

The remaining two hours passed slowly.

The moment the host announced the end of today’s conference, Chu Wantang stood up gracefully.

But in fact, she couldn’t leave immediately either. CEO Mei had specially told her before she left to participate in every dinner party and see if she could talk to some suitable fabric suppliers.

She walked out with the crowd, her eyes slightly lowered, looking at the quiet WeChat chat box.

Not over yet?

At this moment, the chat interface switched to the call interface.

Huai Xing had called her.

The corners of Chu Wantang’s downcast lips changed direction and curled up again.

She quickened her pace and came outside the lobby, her tone casual as she said, “What’s wrong?”

“We’ve finished shooting for today, Jiejie,” Huai Xing asked. “Are you done with your work?”

Chu Wantang pressed her lips together. “There’s still a dinner party.”

She comforted the person on the other end, and also said to herself, “It’ll be quick.”

“Then I’ll go eat seafood with Sister Lin and the others.”

“Don’t drink.”

“I don’t drink anyway. Shouldn’t you be the one to be careful, Director Chu?”

Chu Wantang looked at the clouds in the sky, her expression softening. “I won’t. I’ll finish early and come pick you up.” Her dimples appeared by her lips, and she still asked, “Do you miss me?”

“I’ll tell you tonight,” Huai Xing still gave the same answer, her voice light and sweet.

Chu Wantang’s lips curled up. “Alright.”

After hanging up, Chu Wantang squinted her eyes. The cool, gentle breeze blew through her hair, and also unknowingly blew her heart.

She seemed not to notice and went to meet her assistant in the lobby.

Huai Xing also slowly went to a well-known local seafood restaurant with her partners from Lin Youmeng’s studio.

As an inland person, she didn’t eat seafood often, and this was her first time at such a large seafood restaurant. The tanks were filled with all kinds of fresh seafood. Their group had come early, and there were only a few tables left in the restaurant.

Lin Youmeng was a native of Nancheng. She took off the cap of her pen and wrote down their order. She had also specially asked Huai Xing if she had any dietary restrictions, showing great care.

“This restaurant has been open for many years and has a wide variety of dishes.”

Lin Youmeng handed the menu to the waiter and then introduced to Huai Xing, “Just think of it as an aquarium, but a bit more business-like.”

“Then is a wet market a business-like botanical garden?” Huai Xing asked back with a smile.

Lin Youmeng was immediately amused. “Yes.”

The others in the studio also couldn’t stop laughing. “Sister Lin, someone finally understands your humor.”

The dishes were served in a light and cheerful atmosphere. Huai Xing tried several seafood dishes, but apart from crab and shrimp, she was not used to them. They were still a bit too fishy.

She was usually quiet when she ate, and besides, she was not familiar with the few people present, so she just quietly listened to them chat.

The sky gradually darkened, and a long queue had already formed outside the restaurant.

This area was full of seafood restaurants. The shops were brightly lit inside and out, making this area as bright as day. It was a popular spot for tourists.

After the machine at the entrance called a number and another table of customers came in, an inconspicuous taxi stopped on the side of the road and drove away in about ten seconds.

Chu Wantang got out of the car in the evening breeze. Her external conditions were already outstanding, and she instantly attracted the attention of many people.

After giving the table number to the front desk, she walked inside with her bag and high heels.

Before long, she saw Huai Xing’s back.

Huai Xing was sitting next to Lin Youmeng. There was a big difference in their physiques and skin tones. It was unclear what they were talking about, but Lin Youmeng was laughing very happily and even bumped Huai Xing’s arm.

Chu Wantang’s brows pressed down, her lips pressed together tightly, and she walked over.

She nonchalantly put her arm around Huai Xing’s shoulder, stood behind them, and bent down slightly to ask her friend, “What are you talking about?”

Huai Xing turned her head in surprise and called out, “Jiejie.”

“You’re here, Violetta,” Lin Youmeng said, moving to the side a little. “We were telling cold jokes.”

Chu Wantang didn’t ask what cold jokes, but instead asked, “Are you almost done eating?”

“Mm, almost.”

Chu Wantang took Huai Xing’s bag. She slowly curled her lips and said very politely, “I’ve already paid the bill. I’ll take Xiao Huai back to the hotel to rest first. She woke up early and didn’t get much sleep.”

Lin Youmeng: “That’s not very nice of you. It’s my treat and you paid.”

“You can pay next time.”

Lin Youmeng waved her hand, and her studio partners also said “see you tomorrow” to Huai Xing.

Chu Wantang took the person out of the seafood restaurant, hailed another taxi, and gave the hotel address.

The taxi was driving on the road. Huai Xing deliberately sniffed the side of Chu Wantang’s neck. “No smell of alcohol.”

“You said it yourself. Why would I drink?” Chu Wantang couldn’t help but laugh. She then said to the taxi driver, “Sir, please take a detour later and go through Chaoyin Road.”

It was rare to hear a customer ask for a detour. The driver stepped on the gas with more enthusiasm. “Alright!”

Huai Xing was puzzled. Chu Wantang turned her head and met her almond eyes. Seeing her dazed expression, she ruffled her hair and parted her lips lightly. “I’ll take you past the seaside first. We can take a closer look later.”

Chaoyin Road was several kilometers long and was one of the famous sea-viewing roads in Nancheng.

More than twenty minutes later, the entire sea suddenly came into view. The tall streetlights lit up one after another in front, and the orange-yellow halo spread in the humid air. The asphalt road had a cold silver tone.

The salty sea breeze, which was obviously stronger than in the city, would hit the car window with fine sand. The muffled sound of the waves hitting the reefs in the distance came in and vibrated in the car.

Huai Xing leaned against Chu Wantang. They both looked at the sea view outside the window, listened to the sound in their ears, and their intertwined hands did not let go, nor did they speak.

The driver deliberately slowed down to give the passengers more time to enjoy the view, but he couldn’t help but say, “There’s no moon tonight, so it’s not that beautiful. But you can pay attention to the next two days. It’s almost the fifteenth. At that time, the moonlight will sprinkle on the sea surface. That’s what’s truly amazing!”

“Thank you for the reminder, sir,” Chu Wantang replied, turning her head and seeing the light and shadow flickering on Huai Xing’s face.

Huai Xing listened to the sound of the waves, leaned closer with a smile, and pecked the side of Chu Wantang’s neck twice, whispering, “Chu Wantang, I miss you so much.”

Chu Wantang’s ears were filled with the girl’s warm breath. She raised an eyebrow. “Mm, I know.”

The next moment, she spoke again. “Sir, please drive a little faster.”

She was in a hurry to get back to the hotel to use her actions to end Huai Xing’s overflowing longing.

As the night grew deeper, Chu Wantang found out what that cold joke was from Huai Xing’s mouth: a little ant got lost and couldn’t find its nest, but it was lucky enough to meet another ant, so it asked, “How do you get back to your nest?” The other ant replied, “…with a smile or in silence?”

Huai Xing had just been slept with once. Her body was covered in a layer of sweat. After saying this, she wrapped her arms around Chu Wantang’s neck and said with sparkling eyes, “I didn’t think it was funny at first, but Sister Lin’s sense of humor is too low… I only thought it was funny because I saw her laughing.”

Chu Wantang stroked the arm that had been bumped by Lin Youmeng, releasing her possessiveness without reservation. She said, “No physical contact with others.” She bent down to lick her lips. “Only with me. Understand, baby?”

“I understand,” she replied, accurately kissing the person on top of her.

…

The conference and the shooting were going on at the same time. It was true that they were on a business trip together, and it was also true that they were working separately. Although they had said they would see the sea together, they didn’t even have time to see the sea together now.

On the second night, the sky was still as dark as ink, with no moon hanging high. They still chose to pass through Chaoyin Road.

But on the afternoon of the fifth, when the sun had not yet set, you could see the moon hanging in the sky.

Huai Xing was wearing sunglasses and was staring at it in a daze.

Lin Youmeng brought over a glass of water at this moment. “Xiao Huai, thank you for your hard work.”

They had just finished shooting the last scene by the sea. Huai Xing’s expressiveness was still outstanding, and she had become more and more in sync with the photographer. Every photo taken made Lin Youmeng satisfied.

Huai Xing came back to her senses and grinned. “It’s no trouble, Sister Lin.”

“You’re going back to Jingcheng tomorrow,” Lin Youmeng sighed and then smiled. “When I come to Jingcheng later, I’ll invite you guys out for dinner.”

The moist sea breeze clung to her skin. Hearing her words, Huai Xing’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and she agreed. “Okay.”

They finished work relatively early and had dinner early. By the time they were having dinner, the conference on Chu Wantang’s side had just ended, an hour later than usual.

When Huai Xing received the news that she had finished, she called her.

When the woman answered, she immediately called out, “Jiejie.”

Chu Wantang’s voice was lazy as she replied, “What’s wrong?”

“We’ve already finished dinner. Shall I pick you up tonight?” Huai Xing prompted. “There’s a moon tonight. We can pass by Chaoyin Road again tonight.”

Chu Wantang looked up and indeed saw the moon hanging in the azure sky. Hearing the obvious joy in the other’s voice, there was no reason to spoil the fun. She said, “Okay.” She then asked, “Do you want to watch the sunrise together? Your flight back to Jingcheng is tomorrow morning, and I’m rushing to Liucheng in the afternoon, but there’s not much work tomorrow. Seraphina and the others must have also recommended watching the sunrise to you, right?”

“Yes, the sunrise is also in my plan.”

Huai Xing then asked, “Then do you want me to buy some wine?”

“What for?”

“…” Huai Xing cleared her throat and lowered her voice significantly. “You’re a little different after you drink.”

Hearing this, Chu Wantang looked at the noisy surroundings and just felt that the lost ant she had talked about the night before was crawling all over her heart, making her heart itch.

She lowered her eyes, and before she could answer, she heard Huai Xing say, “And I’ve said it several times before. When you’re drinking, I want to be by your side, but I’ve never been there.”

“Since there’s not much work tomorrow and we can rest, can you fulfill this wish of mine first, Jiejie?”

With all these reasons stacked up, Chu Wantang’s answer could only be affirmative.

…

At night, Huai Xing took a taxi to the restaurant where Chu Wantang was socializing.

When she got out of the car, a gentle evening breeze blew, lifting her hair, the hem of her clothes, and the flowers she was holding in her arms.

She had run all over this area’s flower shops and hadn’t found any begonias. In the end, she had followed the owner’s recommendation and bought a bouquet of tulips representing intense love.

The tulips glowed softly under the streetlights, and her face also looked very warm.

This was a one-way street, and the driver couldn’t turn around.

She looked up and saw Chu Wantang standing on the opposite side of the road in advance.

Chu Wantang also saw her, unlocked her phone and dialed her number, chuckled lightly, and asked, “Why are you giving me flowers?”

“I wanted to.”

Hearing this answer, Chu Wantang walked towards the sidewalk. She nodded and said with great satisfaction, “Alright.”

Huai Xing held her phone on the other side and also walked, her shadow swaying on the ground.

She held the flowers in her arms tightly, took a light breath, and then asked, “You didn’t eat seafood tonight, did you, Jiejie?”

“No,” Chu Wantang couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t worry. I remember my promise to drink tonight.”

The traffic flowed like a school of fish on the road between them. The air current rolled up the leaves on the side of the road, and they landed lightly at their feet, leaving a trail behind their steps.

Huai Xing: “That’s good.”

She then said, “It seems that tonight will be a very beautiful night, Chu Wantang.”

Her mind flashed back to the scene of Chu Wantang appearing by her side six years ago.

In fact, it wasn’t that she had agreed to be family with Chu Wantang because she felt sorry for her, nor was it that she had discovered that she liked Chu Wantang after coming to Jingcheng. It was that on the day their parents were preparing to remarry and they had met for the first time, the young girl had heard the sound of her first heartbeat, so she couldn’t refuse Chu Wantang’s invitation.

In the past few years, she had once felt that meeting Chu Wantang was the luckiest thing.

She had told herself countless times that it was okay to just be a sister. The rest of her life was long, and she was very satisfied.

And now, the rest of her life was still long.

But let everything between them stop tonight.