Shi Xinxin's cheeks flushed suddenly. "Mo... Mo Chen Ge, I have something to do, I'll leave now."
"I'll take you."
"No... No need." Shi Xinxin quickly refused, lowering her head, not daring to meet his eyes.
His deep eyes seemed to possess a magic that could easily capture her heart, leaving her flustered and at a loss.
Lu Mochen's lips curved into an arc. "We're friends, aren't we? Of course, we should help each other when there's something to do. I have something to do, so you shouldn't refuse."
Shi Xinxin's expression changed several times before she finally conceded.
"Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Lu Mochen smiled, a shrewd glint flashing in his eyes, then drove Shi Xinxin away.
The car sped through the city center to a five-star hotel.
Shi Xinxin stared at the hotel in front of her, stunned.
"This is..."
"You'll know when you're here." Lu Mochen didn't tell her it was a restaurant, nor did he intend to tell her what this place was.
Shi Xinxin didn't know what Lu Mochen was up to, but since he wouldn't tell her, she'd just play dumb.
She lowered her head slightly and followed behind Lu Mochen.
As they entered the lobby, a waiter immediately greeted them. "Sir, did you book a private room or a suite?"
Lu Mochen scanned the lobby. "One large private room, two suites. We need to clear the area."
Upon hearing this, Shi Xinxin's heart sank, and her face turned pale.
What was Lu Mochen planning?
He wouldn't...
"Mr. Lu, this might not be appropriate," Shi Xinxin whispered, trying to stop him.
She didn't want to share a room with Lu Mochen.
"Miss Shi, we're old friends. Are there any improprieties between us? If you're shy, I can have someone else called over for you." Lu Mochen smiled nonchalantly. "I remember the last time you got drunk, I sent you home, so you don't need to be concerned."
Shi Xinxin: "..."
He was deliberately making things difficult for her!
Lu Mochen, that scoundrel!
"That..." Shi Xinxin gritted her teeth and said, "Mr. Lu, we... we are friends, not lovers... This is not appropriate for us."
"Miss Shi, you're overthinking it. I simply like you."
Shi Xinxin: "..."
She didn't know how to respond.
"If you're unwilling, I won't force you. We can arrange another time."
With that, Lu Mochen made a gentlemanly gesture of invitation and then strode towards the elevator.
Shi Xinxin hesitated for a moment and followed him.
Lu Mochen pressed the button for the top floor. The elevator ascended quickly.
He glanced at his watch, a smile of unknown meaning playing on his lips.
This girl was quite interesting. He liked interesting girls the most.
A moment later, the elevator doors opened.
Lu Mochen stepped out first.
Shi Xinxin followed behind him, feeling uneasy.
The corridor was brightly lit, almost blinding.
She kept her head down, silent.
"Miss Shi, are you nervous?" Lu Mochen turned his head, looking at her with amusement. "Don't be nervous."
Shi Xinxin: "..."
"I just feel it's too strange for us to enter this hotel together tonight. If someone recognizes us, it would be very embarrassing," Shi Xinxin found an excuse.
A smile still lingered on Lu Mochen's lips.
"Miss Shi, you jest. I don't find anything strange about it."
"I..." Shi Xinxin was about to say something else when she suddenly heard a sharp, ear-piercing screech of brakes ahead.
She instinctively dodged to the side, almost falling. Fortunately, Lu Mochen caught her.
They both stumbled into his sturdy chest.
"Sorry..." Shi Xinxin whispered.
Lu Mochen released her and stood up straight.
As soon as Shi Xinxin regained her balance, the man in front of her suddenly reached out and wrapped his long arm around her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Lu Mochen's handsome face loomed large before Shi Xinxin's eyes. She gasped in fright, quickly covering her mouth, her large, dark eyes filled with vigilance and apprehension.
Lu Mochen leaned closer to her ear with a smile, his voice ambiguous. "Miss Shi, don't forget, I'm a normal man. And..."
His deep, sexy voice whispered in her ear, carrying a seductive magnetism, "You haven't given me an answer yet. What am I supposed to do?"
"I..." Shi Xinxin tried to struggle.
But before she could react, she felt a strong arm grip the back of her head.
Then, her lips felt a tingle as he kissed her dominantly.
Shi Xinxin's eyes widened, her hands flailing wildly, beating against his hard chest.
Lu Mochen let her hit him and kissed her more deeply.
Shi Xinxin felt breathless, her mind a blank.
This scoundrel, taking advantage of her.
Lu Mochen finally released her and looked at her cherry-like lips, slightly swollen from the passionate kiss.
He licked his lips with his tongue.
Shi Xinxin's face instantly turned crimson.
Damn it!
Lu Mochen's action made her feel ashamed.
She quickly retreated a few steps, putting as much distance between herself and Lu Mochen as possible, wishing she could be further away.
"What are you doing?" Shi Xinxin glared at him angrily. "We're just friends, this can't happen!"
Lu Mochen raised an eyebrow, a wicked smile on his face. "Are you telling the truth? Then who did you give your first time to?"
Shi Xinxin's pretty face flushed. "None of your damn business!"
Lu Mochen curved his thin lips. "Miss Shi's first time was with me. I am now your only boyfriend."
Shi Xinxin: "..."
He admitted his identity so frankly and directly, Shi Xinxin didn't know how to respond.
She took deep breaths, trying to calm her shock.
Shi Xinxin thought she must be going crazy!
How could she have encountered Lu Mochen?
She must be dreaming!
She must be!
"I need to go to the restroom. Can you let me down?"
Her voice trembled violently.
Lu Mochen raised an eyebrow, the smile on his lips deepening.
Seeing that smile, Shi Xinxin felt goosebumps rise all over her body.
That kind of smile was horrifying!
Lu Mochen slowly released Shi Xinxin. "I'll go with you."
"No, I can do it myself. Thank you." Shi Xinxin hurried away, afraid to stay any longer. What if Sheng Chenjin found out...
Shi Xinxin dared not think further...
Sheng Chenjin must have known she was with Lu Mochen, which was why he sent people to hunt her down...
She had to leave S City, leave A City.
She had had enough of this place.
Shi Xinxin rushed to the bathroom, took out the room card, inserted it into the lock, turned it a couple of times, and then pushed the door open.
The room was pitch black. Shi Xinxin saw no one. She fumbled along the wall and walked inside.
Just then, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by a pair of warm, strong palms.
"Miss Shi, what are you doing?" a man's voice, laced with cold amusement, came from behind her.