The champagne-colored high heels were flung to the ground. Lu Yan hugged the "koala" clinging to him, a sweet tinge filling his heart.
This was their first lovemaking after the body swap. Lu Yan was like a man addicted to the taste, almost constantly demanding. By the end, Ning Anmiao couldn't even make a sound.
It was like arid land finally receiving a drizzle.
The two were extremely affectionate that night, like lovers reunited after a long separation, unable to extricate themselves and hard to stop.
Finally, only soft breathing sounds remained.
It lasted until dawn.
When Ning Anmiao woke up and opened her eyes, she was so shocked that she flipped over abruptly. She saw the man standing at the foot of the bed, meticulously putting on his clothes.
He had just buttoned up his shirt and was adjusting his cufflinks. Sensing the slight movement behind him, he turned around.
His eyebrows and eyes were cold, and his handsome face remained calm and composed, as if nothing had happened between them.
He was always like this.
Like a long branch in late autumn that never tried to keep any falling leaves.
"Awake?" His voice was mellow. He looked refreshed and energetic. "I bought you some hangover medicine. Remember to take it later."
In contrast, her whole body was limp, looking like she had no strength at all. She probably needed to rest for a whole day.
Seeing that she didn't respond, Lu Yan curved his lips slightly, walked closer to her with a smile, and asked, "What, are you unhappy?"
Ning Anmiao sniffed, and the corners of her eyes actually got wet.
She covered her face.
She knew that she wasn't drunk. Everything she did last night was done in full consciousness, and she wasn't forced at all.
That was exactly why she felt remorseful.
She had to admit that when she smelled the familiar and reassuring scent on him, she would still involuntarily fall into his charm.
However, the two of them clearly had no chance anymore.
She had made up her mind to leave his side and separate from their shared past.
But how could such a passionate and sincere love be so easily forgotten?
Lu Yan noticed that something was wrong with her expression. His heart sank suddenly, and his voice dropped. "Miaomiao, I'm sorry."
He thought that he had taken advantage of her while she was drunk, making her feel wronged. "It's my fault. I couldn't control myself last night."
Ning Anmiao felt even more aggrieved. Her voice was muffled. "I want to be alone for a while."
"Okay."
Lu Yan didn't dare to get closer. He took a few steps back, not daring to do anything that might stimulate her emotions. "I'll leave now. Don't cry."
Ning Anmiao lowered her eyes and didn't look at him again.
She didn't dare to look at him.
It wasn't until she heard the sound of the door locking that she buried her head in the quilt again and sobbed softly.
She didn't know why, but she always felt that she was a bad person.
She had already decided to separate, but she was so proactive, failing to set boundaries with him. She could even be said to be catering to him.
She was so bad.
After crying for a while and calming down her emotions, she stared at a certain position in the room and started to drift off in thought.
After completely sorting out her thoughts, she put on her nightgown, barely covering the marks on her body, and slowly walked to the living room.
There was a box of hangover medicine on the table, and beside it was a thermos flask filled with boiled hot water.
It was Lu Yan's style.
Ning Anmiao was calm. She walked over and threw the hangover medicine into the trash can.
She wasn't drunk at all.
She walked around the room and found no sign of Yin Yiyan coming back. However, she saw her coat on the sofa and her phone in the pocket.
She called Yin Yiyan to ask about the situation.
"Last night?" When the call was answered, Yin Yiyan seemed to be drawing a blueprint. She had the phone clamped between her shoulder and ear. Her voice was full of playfulness. "I put your clothes back last night."
"As soon as I entered the house and saw the high heels scattered messily at the door and a pair of men's leather shoes, I knew I couldn't stay here last night. I went to the hotel next door and opened a room."
Ning Anmiao blushed instantly.
"Sorry, Yanyan."
Yin Yiyan didn't seem to mind at all. Her voice was very magnanimous. "We're all adults. We draw so many blueprints every day in our line of work. It's normal to find some ways to relieve stress."
"However, I'm really curious. Who was the person last night?" Yin Yiyan suddenly lowered her voice. "Could it be Zhou Si who sent you back last night?"
"Yanyan!" Ning Anmiao couldn't help but shout. "What are you thinking!"
Yin Yiyan didn't know who the person was last night and continued. "Our studio is very open and avant - garde. Office romances are allowed. If you can start a new relationship earlier, I'll be really happy for you!"
Ning Anmiao: ……
Her earlobes were slightly hot, and her voice involuntarily became softer. "It wasn't Zhou Si. Really not."
"Oh, it wasn't." There was obvious disappointment in Yin Yiyan's tone. "Well, I thought Zhou Si was good - looking and quite a match for you."
First Lu Yan yesterday, and now Yin Yiyan. Why did they all think she had something to do with Zhou Si?
"Then you should rest first. I'll give you a day off as an exception today." Yin Yiyan didn't want to pry into other people's private lives. After chatting for a few words, she hung up the phone, saying she was busy with work.
Ning Anmiao's mind was in a mess. She really needed a day to sort out her thoughts.
Lu Yan's appearance and their intimacy last night were indeed beyond common sense for her.
She was bored at home, so she simply tidied up the room, restoring it to the way it was before Lu Yan came. She also made dinner as an apology to Yin Yiyan for forcing her to stay in a hotel last night.
The next day, when she returned to the studio, Yin Yiyan gave her a new task.
The eldest young master of the Zheng family was going to his cousin's birthday party next month and wanted to order a suit.
Normally, a phone call would be enough to understand the customer's needs for such a clothing order. However, for someone of such high status, it would be more sincere to visit in person.
Moreover, theirs was just a newly - established studio.
Yin Yiyan was busy dealing with another cooperation order and couldn't get away for the time being. So, the task of visiting in person fell to Ning Anmiao.
She asked for the location of the Zheng family and took a taxi to the destination.
The Zheng family was very wealthy and had the air of a nouveau riche. Their house was also built very grandly. It was obvious that they had spent a lot of money on it.
For some reason, when she walked into the Zheng family's villa, the people around looked at her in a strange way, as if they knew her.
"Miss Ning, please follow me this way." The butler of the Zheng family was very polite and led her into the villa. "The young master is waiting for you."
Ning Anmiao put aside her suspicions and nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."
After walking through the front yard and entering the main door, she finally saw Zheng Xing, the eldest young master of the Zheng family.
"Hello, Mr. Zheng. I'm Ning Anmiao. I'm here specifically to ask about your requirements for the custom - made clothing."