Chapter 9

Her room is secured with a password lock, and no one knows the password except for herself. Moreover, there are surveillance cameras installed in the corridors of each floor of the inn. Amber opened her computer to check the surveillance footage, and in the recordings, apart from herself, no one passed by her door, and naturally, no one could enter.

Lu Xuan's gaze immediately turned sympathetic: "But clearly, the other person has already begun their second spring, why are you still asleep in last year's spring?"

Amber felt listless all the way back, not even wanting to speak. Upon returning to the inn, she went upstairs, opened her computer, and proceeded with the routine task of handling some private messages and comments for the inn, continuing to translate her manuscript

He only sent one word: "OK"

Amber comforted him, urging him not to rush and to drive slowly, emphasizing that safety comes first. She was not in a hurry, but Xu Zhengrong was anxious, his voice trembling with tears on the phone: "If we miss the auction, Fu Zhao will surely beat me to death." Fu Zhao was the leader among a group of childhood friends, and his authority was not to be challenged.

However, beauty is of no use. Intelligence is more important

"Aren't we just going to settle the scores after returning?" Xu Zhengrong said, sobbing, before hanging up the phone

As the time approached, Xu Zhengrong was expected to arrive, and Hu Po took her phone and went downstairs. Just then, with a creak, Xu Zhengrong's car came to a stop at the entrance.

At the time of checkout, the price indeed exceeded 200 yuan, and Hu Po paid the remaining amount

Amber smiled at him and said, "With your physique, roasting would make you too tough; stewing would be better."

Brother Xu, your teddy bear is misplaced

Amber was taken aback; how could that silhouette resemble Gu Xun so much? However, she quickly reconsidered, realizing that he was supposed to be on a blind date with Dong Qi tonight, and they were likely still together at this hour. Even if the blind date had already concluded, the Gu family resided in the West City, making it improbable for him to appear here. Moreover, she had never heard of him keeping pets.

She did not expect that the essential oil would be very effective for her, allowing her to fall asleep quickly, and she even had a strange dream. The scenes in the dream seemed to be a world underwater, with houses and buildings submerged, transparent streets, and fish and aquatic plants clearly visible swimming beneath her feet. In the dream, she was held in the arms of a young woman, and she kept calling that woman "mother".

Lu Xuan continued to look at her and said, "You have a crush on him, don't you?"

Amber felt somewhat comforted, this is more or less acceptable

The slanting wind and fine rain drifted onto the terrace, dampening half of the tea table. The aroma of tea filled the air, along with the fragrance of a half-blooming lily in a vase in the room. Such weather is most suitable for staying indoors; whether it is enjoying tea, reading a book, or taking a delightful afternoon nap, it is all a pleasure. However, she still has to go out shortly to run errands for Fu Zhao. Although she is reluctant to go, like Xu Zhengrong, she has been accustomed to being summoned by Fu Zhao since childhood, completely losing the ability to refuse.

She once again suffered from insomnia over a single word, tossing and turning unable to sleep. Suddenly, she remembered the essential oil she had brought back from the aromatherapy center, so she got up and added a few drops of lavender essential oil to the aroma lamp

Did you not say that you are seven-tenths full after every meal

This year's rainfall has been particularly abundant, marking the third rain since the onset of summer. The mist over Pearl Lake is thick and hazy, resembling an ink wash painting. Despite the dense rain, there are still many tourists strolling along the long embankment by the lake, holding umbrellas.

It seems that the probability of success this time is very high

Amber greeted and walked past him

The next day, upon waking, Amber lay in bed for a while, lost in thought as she recalled the scenes from her dream. Before the age of fourteen, she lived in City T with her parents, which was indeed a coastal city with a marine park, but it was nothing like the one in her dream, and that woman was certainly not her deceased mother, Su Hui. Why did she have such a dream? Could it be that she subconsciously missed Su Hui?

The two individuals arrived at the Yong'an Grand Hotel, fortunately not too late. The Mo Xiang Society was hosting a small-scale auction for calligraphy, painting, and fan art here. Since the auction featured no significant works by renowned artists, the attendance was sparse, and most of the attendees were men

Lu Xuan adjusted his glasses and commented, "The two of them are quite well-matched and have a strong resemblance of a married couple."

Could it be that it was just an occasional slip? A mistake? She put on the necklace and then couldn't help but check Gu Xun's Weibo again

Leaving the Furong Pavilion, she glanced at the parking lot by the entrance. Gu Xun's car was still there, indicating that the blind date was going quite well; otherwise, they wouldn't have spent such a long time together. After all, Dong Qi was not a stranger they were meeting for the first time, and there would be plenty of topics to discuss during a blind date, preventing any awkward silences.

Amber was running around the lake with headphones on. When she reached near Fangfei City, she discovered that a new grilled fish restaurant had opened on the east side of the community wall, which was holding a promotion: buy one hundred and get fifty free. She turned her head to take a few more glances, when suddenly, a few barks came from behind her

Lu Xuan looked up at her, adjusting his glasses. Even at night, the eyes behind those lenses were bright and dazzling.

She chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing that summer had indeed arrived and her condition had flared up again, as she found herself thinking of him at the sight of a similar figure. While running, she suddenly recalled what Lu Xuan had said about her encountering an acquaintance, and her heart stirred once more. Could it really be Gu Xun? The silhouette was indeed very similar

A few steps away, Hu Po did not take an umbrella and quickly ran out to open the car door. Xu Zhengrong, who had been tormented by traffic jams all the way, was listlessly resting his head on the steering wheel, his trendy little braid at the back of his head sticking up high, exuding an inexplicable sense of humor. Hu Po couldn't help but mischievously tug at it.

The inn is located right next to Pearl Lake, and the nights are particularly cool. The suite she resides in is the best positioned and ventilated in the entire inn, making air conditioning unnecessary at night, as the evening breeze flows through, gently lifting the gauzy curtains. Pearl Lake appears dark and vast in the night, with faint lights on the lake embankment flickering like shimmering points of light.

She began to wonder whether she should give that charlatan fifty yuan to ask who it was

Amber was angry: "Did you not say it was free?" This arouses curiosity without revealing the answer; is this meant to drive obsessive-compulsives to their demise or to trap them?

Amber wanted to hit him again

After lunch, the clear weather suddenly turned into heavy rain. Amber changed her clothes and waited for Xu Zhengrong to pick her up for the auction. Fu Zhao was the most impatient when waiting for others, so his friends had developed a good habit of being punctual. However, judging by today's weather, it was unlikely that Xu Zhengrong would arrive on time. Sure enough, two minutes later, Xu Zhengrong called to say that he was stuck in heavy traffic and would be late.

What does this mean? The blind date was very satisfactory, mission accomplished

Summer is the most beautiful moment of the year at Pearl Lake, with lights shimmering on the lake's surface, resembling countless stars. A gentle breeze sweeps by, and the lotus leaves sway as if in a group dance. Along the lakeside path, in addition to strolling tourists, there are also many night runners. In the past, when she was at the Fu family home, she was taken out for morning runs by Fu Zhao every day, which became a habit. Later, after moving to the inn, her morning runs were replaced by night runs, as she detested waking up early.

Amber would never admit to this, "I was just curious to see his blind date, nothing more."

Amber was slightly taken aback, not expecting Lu Xuan to mention this term. The greatest issue troubling her recently was the scent of men, and her infatuation with Gu Xun initially stemmed from his fragrance

Amber was completely disheartened and had no appetite, while Lu Xuan finished all four dishes cleanly

Back at the inn, Lu Xuan was talking to Xiaomi. Upon seeing Hupo enter, he smiled and said: "I was right, wasn't I? Did you run into an acquaintance?"

At 8:40, she turned off the computer, began changing her clothes, and went out for a run

Amber only wants to give a good beating to employees who have such elbows that turn outward

Amber glanced around the room, and everything was safe and sound, with no signs of anyone having entered.

Lu Xuan smiled and said, "But you are not as beautiful as you."

Amber couldn't help but laugh: "How could that be? He is in Beijing and doesn't have the ability to strike from a distance."

Amber shot him a glare and walked out of the inn, ignoring the charlatan

Amber : `` ... ... ''

On the central control platform, there were four small bears sitting side by side on a small suction cup. Xu Zhengrong was puzzled and did not understand until Hupo swapped the positions of two bears, revealing that each bear had a small English letter written on its belly, which together formed the word "LOVE". He did not pay attention and randomly placed the four bears together, resulting in "OELV".

But the problem is, the four little bears just need to be cute when placed together; who would pay attention to those few tiny letters on their bellies

Xu Zhengrong had no time to bicker with her, let out a grunt, and hurriedly started the car. The car had only driven a few meters when Hu Po suddenly shouted to stop. Xu Zhengrong thought she had forgotten something and quickly hit the brakes

Free? Then let him ramble on for a bit. Having too much curiosity is truly not a good trait. Amber came to a halt.

Amber forced a smile, not wanting Lu Xuan to see that she was currently feeling utterly dejected.

When encountering delicious food, indulge a little more; when faced with unappetizing food, practice abstinence.

The amber heart almost experienced a momentary halt

Lu Xuan leisurely extended his palm: "50"

As I stepped out of the door, a heartfelt call came from behind: "It's free, boss"

Lu Xuan began to make comparisons, "She is taller than you, her hair is longer than yours, her lips are fuller than yours, and her figure is also... fuller than yours"

Amber pushed open the window, took a few deep breaths, hoping that the evening breeze would disperse the pickled cabbage dumplings in her heart

These are two questions: the first is encountering an acquaintance, and the second is who the acquaintance is. I am referring to the first question as free

This necklace, apart from during exercise, is rarely taken off. She clearly remembers that the amber pendant was on top and the chain was below when she took it off to change clothes after running. How is it reversed now? If it were someone else, they might have misremembered or misplaced it, but for someone with her obsessive-compulsive tendencies, such a thing is impossible. She organizes all her belongings meticulously, never breaking the established rules. For instance, on her bookshelf, shorter books are always on the left and taller books on the right. The handle of her drinking cup must always be on the right, never on the left. Even the shoes at the entrance must be lined up neatly, all toes pointing inward, and absolutely no shoe can have its toe pointing outward.

She opened the door with the password lock, entered the room, changed her clothes, and took a shower. After coming out of the bathroom, she picked up the amber necklace from the table and was about to put it on when she suddenly felt that something was not right

Who is it

I never expected to encounter Gu Xun here, but upon reflection, I find it quite normal to run into him in this place

As I was going downstairs, I happened to see Lu Xuan sweeping the yard. I must say, the way a handsome man works is quite appealing; even while sweeping, he exudes a certain effortless charm.

After Amber took her seat, she casually glanced around the venue. When her gaze fell to the front right, she happened to lock eyes with a person who turned around at that very moment.

The red clouds drifted by in the late evening, ha ha, what a trick to fool ghosts. Amber was deceived once, and of course would not be fooled again, letting out a snort: "No!"

Amber was itching to know who it was, but she decided to overcome herself. She waved her hand and went upstairs, resolutely refusing to give the swindler a chance to deceive her out of money

Xu Zhengrong has always cherished his little braid to an extreme degree. Normally, he would be furious, but today time is of the essence, and he doesn't have the luxury to argue with Hupo. He hurriedly urges her: "Hurry up, hurry up! If we don't buy that fan, Fu Zhaofei will roast me alive."

She picked up her phone and was startled to see that it was 10:00 AM, prompting her to quickly get out of bed and start working

Moreover, the scent is crucial; you should be aware of the term "like attracts like".

He is simply amusing; Fu Zhao said that Hupo has a slight obsession, but is this really just a slight degree

There is a red cloud drifting over your brow, shall I cast a fortune for you

Lu Xuan leaned on the broom and said with a serious expression: "You will meet an acquaintance shortly."

Amber could no longer hold back and simply stated: "He is my ex-boyfriend"

Amber speculated that he would not arrive anytime soon, so he brewed a pot of tea on the terrace and slowly waited for him while gazing at a curtain of rain

She couldn't help but turn her head to take a look, and it turned out that not far behind her was a person walking a dog. She had merely glanced out of curiosity, but to her surprise, that person turned and walked in the opposite direction.