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Jiang Lai blocked the HR’s number and prepared to take the subway home.
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Suddenly, she witnessed a terrifying scene.
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From the second floor of the mall, she saw a massive crowd gathering on the first floor.
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If she had to describe it vividly, the dark, surging mass of people running toward something resembled a horde of zombies.
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The sheer number was enough to instill fear.
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Some were even shouting someone’s name.
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Jiang Lai decided to leave the mall in the opposite direction to avoid the crowd.
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At the other end, she noticed a tall, sneaky figure.
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She had no initial interest, but the figure called out her name.
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“Miss Jiang Lai, what are you doing here?”
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Hearing the slightly sly voice, Jiang Lai recognized the woman behind the mask and cap.
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It was Xu Ruobing.
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Her mind flashed back to that night’s tender moments.
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Before Jiang Lai could ask why she was so heavily disguised, Xu Ruobing glanced at the spreading crowd.
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She grabbed Jiang Lai’s hand and pulled her into an escape.
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They darted into a furniture warehouse, where Xu Ruobing finally let go.
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Her slender hand removed the black mask, revealing stunning features.
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She took off the cap, shaking her head.
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Her fluffy hair rose and fell with the motion, like a fiery red rose, captivating and soul-stirring.
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Jiang Lai was mesmerized.
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That drunken night, she hadn’t fully appreciated Xu Ruobing’s beauty.
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But now, this exquisite flower blooming just for her left a deep mark on her heart.
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The poster she’d seen earlier didn’t hold a candle to Xu Ruobing’s real-life presence.
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Xu Ruobing quietly gazed at the slightly dazed Jiang Lai.
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Her beautiful brows curved, and her lips lifted slightly.
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She pulled a small thermos from her bag and handed it to Jiang Lai.
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“It was chaotic just now, and I dragged you into it.
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Want some water?
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You sound a bit out of breath.”
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Jiang Lai took the thermos, inwardly cursing her poor stamina.
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Was her heavy breathing really just from running?
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They’d covered the same distance, and it was only a jog.
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Yet she was gasping, her heart racing.
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Xu Ruobing, meanwhile, seemed unfazed.
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Jiang Lai glanced at the thermos, intending to sip through the straw to soothe her dry throat.
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But she stopped at the sight of a clear lipstick mark on the white straw.
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Xu Ruobing followed her gaze to the mark and spoke softly in her ear.
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“Does an indirect kiss with me bother you that much?”
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Jiang Lai’s face flushed as she stared at Xu Ruobing, who had pulled her along without hesitation.
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Those enchanting eyes were like a languid cat’s, impossible to read.
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“Why did you suddenly grab me and run?”
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Jiang Lai sipped the warm water, recalling the chaos.
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The moment Xu Ruobing recognized her, she’d seized her hand without warning.
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“Were all those people chasing you?”
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She wasn’t a fan of Xu Ruobing, but seeing her stunning face up close, she was becoming one.
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Xu Ruobing’s appearance could steal anyone’s attention instantly.
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Jiang Lai truly understood the gap between a celebrity and an ordinary person.
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“I don’t know why, but my whereabouts seem to have leaked today.
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Wherever I go, someone’s waiting.”
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As a celebrity, Xu Ruobing’s schedule was meticulously planned by her manager.
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Even on days off, she’d inform her manager of her plans in case of emergencies.
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For necessary events, she could face fans openly.
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But in her private time, she craved an undisturbed life.
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Being overly loved by fans wasn’t always a blessing.
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She didn’t know how her schedule was exposed, but it wasn’t the first time.
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She didn’t dwell on it.
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“But thanks to those fans, I got to meet you today.”
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Xu Ruobing looked at Jiang Lai, who seemed a bit awkward around her.
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“It feels like fate brings us together.
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Why do you seem a little scared of me?”
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Since earlier, Jiang Lai kept a careful distance, neither too close nor too far.
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Only she knew why—she didn’t dare look at Xu Ruobing too much.
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Staring at someone’s face was rude.
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But avoiding her gaze didn’t mean Xu Ruobing felt the same.
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Her lips curved into a smile, her eyes carrying a subtle, lingering affection.
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She gazed at the slightly petite Jiang Lai with what seemed like deep devotion.
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“We’ve shared a kiss of friendship and even slept together.
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Why are you so distant now?
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Do I smell like sweat?”
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When Xu Ruobing mentioned their night together, Jiang Lai’s slender shoulders trembled.
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“Miss Xu, didn’t we agree to never mention that again?
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Can we pretend it didn’t happen?”
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Jiang Lai blamed her drunken state that night.
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Xu Ruobing’s beauty matched her aesthetics, sparking improper thoughts.
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Most love at first sight was just lust.
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Her body had been drawn to Xu Ruobing.
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If she could, she wished that night was a dream.
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“Please, let’s treat it like a dream.
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We only went halfway anyway.”
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Xu Ruobing watched Jiang Lai desperately deny their past.
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As if sleeping with her was unbearable.
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This sparked a competitive streak in her.
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There were no cameras here, no one to see.
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Xu Ruobing felt an urge to tease Jiang Lai.
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Her lips curled, her smile deepening.
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She stepped closer, eyeing Jiang Lai’s impressive chest.
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Pulling her into an embrace, she said, “Miss Jiang, are you still going out without a bra?
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That’s improper.
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Let me check if you’re behaving.”
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