Chapter 2

She sat there in a daze for two minutes, then irritably ran her fingers through her hair, got out of bed, and directly downed half a bottle of mineral water

Chang Li quickly recalled the relatives she usually only saw during the New Year, confirming that there was no such person among them. If there were such a handsome guy, she would definitely have some impression of him

Meng Qingju: "Did you make this yourself? How swift, my pear!"

The girl's long hair was disheveled, her ears slightly flushed. With her rapid breathing, the subtle curve of her chest rose and fell, indicating a lack of sleep, and her eyes were faintly reddened.

"Hmm, the police car has arrived," Chang Li looked down and said, "Fortunately, it was an attempted crime that did not succeed"

Chang Li lay by the window for a while, when her phone rang; it was a call from her grandmother

Meng Qingju was impressed

Did not participate in those topics, yet integrated very well

But now that she has encountered that man three times, the little deer in her heart has bumped three times.

In the height of summer, the high temperatures and the glaring sunlight seem almost capable of scorching the earth

I had a dream like this

What exactly is filled in your mind with such yellow waste

Every minute and every second passes

Turned away and ignored.

Bingbing is a Garfield cat, with its facial features all crammed together on a large face, eyes squinting into a narrow slit, displaying an expression of deep grievance. It cast a sidelong glance at Changli, letting out a displeased "meow".

Many of her friends are in romantic relationships, especially those who have been studying painting at an art school in Shanghai during their second year of high school. The environment is not very strict, and early romantic relationships are quite common.

Ten minutes later, Chang Li stood at the door, carefully tiptoeing to press the doorbell.

In two days, the new school term will begin, and I have not yet touched my summer homework. Yesterday, I arranged to meet Meng Qingju and Fan Hui to work on the homework together at her place, and it is still early now

Chang Li stared blankly at him, and then saw the man walking towards her. He raised his hand to pinch her jawbone, casually chuckling as he leaned down to kiss her.

"Here it comes, the little one has probably missed you, it has been calling out for quite a while!" the pet groomer said with a smile as she placed the large fat cat into the cat carrier

The elderly lady was full of energy. The next day, upon waking up, she found three messages lying in her phone.

Just as the impatience of waiting began to lead to doubts about whether the address provided by the old lady was incorrect, the door was finally pulled open a crack from the inside

Fan Hui pulled out a stack from the pile of exam papers and tossed it over: "Yes, I just asked the old teacher for it yesterday"

Chang Li handed over the phone, showing him the text message sent by Grandma, which resembled a short essay. Lowering his head, he obediently called out, "Uncle."

"Who has the answer to history?" Meng Qingju asked

"Li Li, has something happened at the State Encounter Hotel?" An elderly lady's voice was accompanied by another voice, as the old gentleman was also saying something.

Chang Li was unsure of the old lady's thought process and worried that she would not be safe alone in the hotel, so he suggested that she stay at the home of a single adult man.

Why on earth would you have such a dream

After Chang Li finished washing up, she opened her computer and found a summer social practice report online. She glanced at it casually while listening to music and copied it down.

Anyway, let's go take a look first

Everyone carpooled back home, and Chang Li went to the convenience store to buy a Kawaii ice cream, then walked towards the pet store across the street

Looks like a little madman

Chang Li shrugged and threw a glance that seemed to say, "Of course, you should know who I am"

It can also be considered as taking care of the little deer in the heart, which is rare to be so lively

In an instant, I thought the plot of lovers being siblings was actually going to fall upon me.

The man scoffed lightly and then walked away.

... ...

She pressed it twice again

Chang Li is quite attractive, and many people like her, with numerous confessions and pursuits. However, the young girl seems to have little interest in romance, and there has been no sign of any fluttering emotions.

Oh, that's not right

Fan Hui shook her head: "I asked the class representative, but they haven't replied to me yet. Let's wait a little longer."

In the next second, the door slammed shut with a "bang," and a light remark followed: "You have the wrong person."

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The girl raised her head and blinked: "Huh?"

Unexpectedly ... ...

Chang Li returned to the hotel with the cat bag, and to make up for leaving it at the pet store today, she opened a can of food for it

In her dream, she encountered a man in a sunlit studio. The man stood lazily before her, flicking the ash from his cigarette, his gaze teasing and playful

The common pear sweeps down, opens up, and comes to a halt

The little cat slipped off her body, just as it was about to deliver a meteor punch to its owner, when it was caught by the girl. Chang Li pressed its two little paws against her face and softly meowed along with it.

At this moment, a person and a cat at the door stared at each other, their eyes locked. After a moment, Chang Li lowered her gaze and asked softly, "How about... I press it once more?"

Chang Li curled up in the cup, letting out a muffled grunt of embarrassment and annoyance, and rolled around while clutching the corner of the blanket

Although the demeanor of the cake is aloof and noble, its appearance is unattractively cute, making it unsuitable to be a princess; it can barely be considered a mining lady.

Chang Li pulled out a sheet of paper from under her exam paper, bit into her soy milk, and mumbled, "I just did a sheet, you can copy it first"

The summer homework for the third year of high school is indeed abundant, and both lunch and dinner are catered by hotels, offering five-star dining with exquisite delicacies.

The elegant handwriting of the young girl wrote four large characters in the ample blank space below: not that great

Chang Li hesitated for a moment, approximately three seconds, before getting up to start packing her luggage

Chang Li felt that this person's temperament was truly unique. Some individuals possess an ascetic temperament, while this man undoubtedly exuded a hedonistic aura. Yet, he appeared languid and unhurried, seeming both charming and clean.

Chang Li thought, what if that man has a woman at home, then they would have to return to the hotel, and there is no need to rush to take her along if something happened

Not long after finishing the copying, Meng Qingju and Fan Hui arrived, and the three girls piled the table high with exam papers

Lili, Grandma has arranged for you. You should stay at your uncle's house for a while. It is located in the city center, close to your school. Ningqing is a few years older than you, so there shouldn't be too much of a generation gap.

Is this person actually her little uncle?

Grandma has long advised you not to stay in hotels, as it is very dangerous. If you were to encounter someone following you, there would be no one at home. Our Lili is so beautiful, we must be even more cautious.

The man sits to one side, appearing lazy and unhurried, with an indifferent expression

The Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties implemented a system of clan-based governance that relied on blood relations to manage and oversee their kin. What are your thoughts on this?

The common pear can only be lifted with both hands.

It was not too late when they left the bar; the table next to them was still occupied, bustling and noisy, and occasionally, a few risqué jokes could be heard.

He rarely returns to the villa, and the state-owned chain hotel has shares from the elder Mr. Chang, so Chang Li often stays alone at the hotel

Before attending the award ceremony this afternoon, she took the pet for a bath and grooming

Meng Qingju spoke earnestly: "Are you really not afraid of being beaten?"

Meng Qingju had not yet had the chance to say anything when, with a casual flip, she withdrew her hand and placed it back in front of Chang Li.

Looking at the situation the day before yesterday, it is not certain that he is single; he may have more than one girlfriend

She only found out after calling her grandmother that the man's name is Xu Ningqing, and he is not a relative of the Chang family; rather, the old lady and the man's mother have been good friends for decades, which is how they came to know each other

She looked at the face of the man in the picture; although it was merely a profile, she could recognize him solely by the almost instinctive heartbeat.

The Chang family prospered under the leadership of the elder Mr. Chang, who is also the grandfather of Chang Li. Later, the company's focus shifted to Shanghai, while Chang Li's school registration and friends remained in Beijing. She was unwilling to follow the move and thus stayed here alone

In 18 years, this is the first time encountering such a situation

"That won't do either; what if there is another incident next time?" The elderly lady's attitude was resolute, and she concluded with a firm statement, "You must move!"

Chang Li did not take it to heart, after all, she is now in a position far removed from the emperor, and even if she wanted to intervene, she would be unable to do so

He reluctantly got out of bed

She tilted her head and teased, "Bingbing, do you miss your sister?"

As soon as she moved, a sharp and angry "meow!" sounded from her chest, with a hefty cat pressing down on her, making it hard to breathe. No wonder she had such a strange dream

I recalled the dream from earlier, and a warm flush spread across Chang Li's face. She raised her hand to cover her face, and her long, thick eyelashes trembled softly against the back of her hand

Shortly after Meng Qingju and Fan Huigang left, an incident occurred at the hotel—reportedly due to a malfunction in the elevator room card sensing system, which allowed a non-guest to access the premises, leading to an attempted sexual assault. At this moment, a row of police car lights is flashing outside the hotel.

"Huihui, is there a mathematical answer?" Changli asked while holding a bag of soy milk.

This sensing is truly remarkable

Chang Li was worried that the cake would feel stuffy in the cat bag, so she let it out as well

The next day, Chang Li was awakened by a frightening dream

There is nothing strange about it

Chang Li was pushing a yellow suitcase, on top of which was a pink floral cat bag—she did not bring many items, just a few changes of clothes, with more than half of the contents being daily necessities for the cat.

He lowered his gaze to her face, his brows slightly furrowed in irritation, and impatiently said, "Who is it?"

Chang Li smiled and said, "It's nothing, the security system in the state is quite good. This time, it is probably just a malfunction of the elevator."

Xu Ningqing opened the door, casually wearing a bathrobe that revealed a large expanse of her wet chest and collarbone. Her hair was also damp, carelessly swept back to expose her smooth forehead

[ Address Location ]

Chang Li exhaled lightly and slowly, her heart racing. She took a sip of a cold drink, biting down on a small piece of ice, crunching it between her teeth. The chill was refreshing, and it took a while for her heart rate to return to normal.

She got out of the taxi following the address sent by her grandmother, looked around, and noticed the towering high-rise buildings surrounding her. It took Chang Lihua a little time to find her bearings.