Chapter 40

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Until now, Yan Hai could still not understand why Mr. Li wanted to marry Miss Qian.

It was too sudden and unimaginable.

Was it love at first sight for Mr. Li? It didn’t look like it…

So, Mr. Li personally going to the school to solve the issue gave Yan Hai a surprise.

Furthermore, he had instructed Yan Hai not to tell Miss Qian. It didn’t seem like he was courting her.

Yan Hai thought for a while and gave up thinking while shaking his head.

If he could so easily guess what Mr. Li was thinking, then Mr. Li wouldn’t be qualified to take on the position of CEO of Rong Yao Group.

***

It was midnight when Li Hengzhi returned to his residence in Xiangshui Bay.

When he opened the door and turned on the light, the person on the couch woke up.

It was Ji Xuan.

She sat up, rubbed her eyes, and stood up immediately. “Brother Li, you are home.”

“Yup,” Li Hengzhi answered while closing the door. “I told you, you don’t have to wait for me.”

“It’s no problem! Brother Li, are you hungry? Let me prepare supper for you.”

“No, thank you. I’m not hungry.” He handed his overcoat to her in a habitual manner and stopped to ask, “Where’s Madam?”

She pursed her lips and displayed an indescribable expression. “Madam…she went back to the room after dinner. She’s probably asleep now.”

“Alright, you go to bed too. It’s not early anymore. I’ll go back to my room.”

Ji Xuan held on to his overcoat and stood in a daze in the hall.

Bedroom.

The door was unlatched. He pushed it and saw only the night light switched on. She must have already gone to sleep. Unconsciously, he lightened his footsteps.

Qian Tao was lying on her side, sound asleep.

Li Hengzhi did not notice that the corner of his lips curled a little.

This woman…

She resisted greatly in the day but when it came to night, was she more courageous? She could sleep in the house of a man whom she had only met several times without worries.

His eyes narrowed.

Ji Xuan was still waiting for him downstairs, but she? She was fast asleep.

Li Hengzhi had just taken his bath and was drying his wet hair. Without realizing it, he accidentally touched the old wooden chair. The chair hit the table and made a loud sound.

Thud!

He turned his head and saw that Qian Tao did not even move.

He reckoned that she would have slept through her own abduction and even thunder.

Eh, that was not right. If it had been thunder roaring, she would have definitely woken up.

The thought of this brought back his memory of the scene that had happened at the hotel in Yinchuan a few days ago. Both his eyes narrowed.

She must be carrying a secret.

***

The morning warm sunlight shone into the room. Qian Tao opened her eyes and felt the gentle sunlight. It was comfortable. Through the French windows, she could see the beautiful scenery outside and she felt good.

However, something suddenly flashed through her mind and made her sit up straight.

Oh no! She was in Li Hengzhi’s house!

She looked down at her clothing immediately—they were all intact. Then, she looked beside her. There were creases on the bed sheet, indicating that he had slept there last night.

Feeling upset, she hit her head gently and scolded herself. ‘Qian Tao, oh Qian Tao, why did you sleep like a log? Didn’t you say you wanted to be on guard?’

When she looked at the clock, she realized that it was no longer early. She got out of bed quickly and on her way to the bathroom, she saw a note on the wall. It was a message left for her by Li Hengzhi. His handwriting was beautiful and magnificent. ‘I have gone on a business trip. See you in one month.’

Qian Tao sighed in relief.

Oh yes! She had another month of being single!