Sitting at her kitchen counter in front of a really cold block of ice, Xiao Lienji was uncomfortable. Why have things come to this?
She still remembers that when they came out from the elevator, Yan Julong wanted to drop her off. As Xiao Lienji had no car, she usually took the bus on her way back which was economical, but it was already midnight, and Yan Julong argued that as a gentleman he should drive her back.
After thanking him, Xiao Lienji argued with herself. Where should she sit? Where was the driver?
Seeing the hesitation in Xiao Lienji's eyes, Yan Julong chuckled, "What are you thinking now?"
"Oh, nothing I'll sit." Just as Xiao Lienji was about to touch the handle of the back seat, Yan Julong's eyes became sharp.
"Do you think I am your driver?"
"No," without wasting a second, Xiao Lienji took the front seat, waiting to Yan Julong to take his seat and drive faster so that she can avoid this awkward situation.
When Yan Julong saw the questionable look on Xiao Lienji's face, he finally said, "Mr. An's wife is sick so he went home early."
"Hmm," Yan Julong was giving her explanation of why he was the one driving the car today. Xiao Lienji was deeply engrossed in her thought.
Halfway through, her phone started to vibrate. It was odd that someone would call her at this hour, not to mention this phone number was given only in the company. Even though it was hard that someone from the office had some work from her, it was still a possibility. Taking the phone out of her bag, Xiao Lienji's face stiffens. This string of numbers…
She rejected the call, and just as she was about the keep it down, the phone vibrated again. Yan Julong could not help but look at Xiao Lienji. Who was the one calling her so late? Her boyfriend? The possibility left a bitter taste in his mouth.
Yan Julong was curious to know but Xiao Lienji kept on rejecting the calls, it was as if she did not desire to let him know the content of her talk. It made him even more frustrated.
"Why don't you pick up your phone?" unable to resist his curiosity, Yan Julong earned Xiao Lienji to answer her phone.
"It's okay, it's not important," she could not have the discussion here in front of him. She wanted to avoid picking up the call in front of Yan Julong. The afternoon's event was still fresh in her mind.
Immediately, after finishing her words, the phone vibrated yet again. 'What timing, I should just switch it off now.' Just as she was about to take action, she heard a voice urging her to answer it, that it might be something important.
Having no choice left, Xiao Lienji picked up her call and an angry voice came from the other side, "How can you reject my calls? Where are you know? Are you done with your work."
"Yes, I am done with my work."
"Good, but it is late, I'll come to pick you up."
"No need, I am already halfway home."
"Tell me your address,"
Unable to resist the feeling to hit something, Xiao Lienji's voice turned annoyed. "I'll call you tomorrow," without waiting for the other person to reply, she kept the phone and turned it off.
Yan Julong's hand on the steering wheel tightened. He was able to guess from the faint voice coming from her phone that the caller was a man, and he wanted to pick her up, in the middle of the night. The feeling bothered him.
The car was silent again. Once they reached her apartment complex, Xiao Lienji got out and thanked Yan Julong, but seeing him stepping out, she paused in her steps.
Yan Julong was observing the neighborhood. Xiao Lienji lived at a decent place, not too high profile and not too bad as well. As a student, this was a proper place to live.
"I want to use the restroom,"
Xiao Lienji's lips twitched. She just wanted to go home and sleep. Why was her luck so bad today?
The weather was not looking good when they were on their way, but now the winds were blowing wildly. Xiao Lienji felt that her heart was experiencing the same storm.
"Lead the way," without waiting for Xiao Lienji's reply, Yan Julong locked his car.
Xiao Lienji wanted to refuse but had no choice. She never realized, that her boss was his shameless.
When they entered her small house, Xiao Lienji felt odd, she wanted him to leave soon. This type of place was not suitable for him. Xiao Lienji showed him the way, and prepared a glass of warm water for him.
Yan Julong could not understand his own thoughts. He wanted to make sure that the place Xiao Lienji stays in, is reliable. He wanted to know whether he will find a man waiting for her at her door. He wanted to know if she stayed here alone or with someone. But observing the place, it was evident that she lived in this small apartment alone.
The climate outside was turning worst. If he could just drag for a few minutes, he might have to stay the night. He had never thought in this way before. It was not a bad idea though.
After a few minutes, he walked out of her room. She had a small bedroom, with neatly placed bedsheets. Her room was minimally decorated as it was just brought and the person living here was not planning to stay here longer.
Making his way out, he found a warm glass of water on the table, and the girl was near her window looking outside. The storm was magnifying in strength. Her back view with lightning from the sky painting a beautiful picture for Yan Julong to appreciate.
If only she was not busy talking with someone on the phone. Yan Julong could not make out the content of her call but when she turned around her eyes were sparkling. The unsettling feeling rose from within Yan Julong's heart.
"I think the storm will not stop till morning,"
"Oh," Xiao Lienji could not grasp the meaning of his words.
"I think I have to stay the night," the spark from Xiao Lienji's eyes was replaced by horror. Just when she was about to refuse, Yan Julong demanded: "Give me a glass of warm milk."
She kept her phone on the kitchen counter and was busy boiling the milk while trying to keep her anger in check when her phone vibrated. It was a message.
'Tomorrow, Dinner at 8 - Huo Keung'
Just as the last word registered in Yan Julong's mind, his aura became deadly.