Lu Yan lowered his eyes. Just as he was about to say something, Ning Anmiao quickly walked up to him. She neatly snatched the suitcase beside him.
"It's getting late. Good night, Mr. Lu."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Ning Anmiao closed the door of the room.
She hardly gave Lu Yan a chance to speak.
Lu Yan stood in front of the door, looking at the closed door panel. He helplessly and tiredly rubbed the space between his eyebrows.
After a whole day of traveling, Lu Yan was already very tired.
On the plane, Ning Anmiao took a nap, but he had been in a highly tense state throughout because he was constantly concerned about her.
He had originally wanted to sit with Miao Miao and have a heart - to - heart talk, but she simply wanted to rest, so he didn't force it.
"I'll put the hot water in the living room later. Drink the hot water and go to bed early."
His voice was soft as he spoke through the door. Then he continued, "Remember to check the future schedule before going to bed. Don't be late again tomorrow."
"...... I know." Ning Anmiao knew she was in the wrong for being late today. Although she was dissatisfied, she still obediently replied.
Seeing that she still didn't intend to open the door, Lu Yan turned around and left.
Only after Miao Miao in the room heard the footsteps gradually fading away at the door did she heave a sigh of relief.
Right, Lu Yan was indeed a gentleman.
She let down her guard, turned around, opened the suitcase, and began to pack her things.
After all, she was going to stay here for a week, so she had to organize the necessary items in advance in case of emergencies.
After packing up, Ning Anmiao took a shower in the private bathroom in the room. She slowly dried her hair, changed into her pajamas, and then lazily walked out of the bedroom.
On the table in the living room, there was a kettle of boiled water, and a glass was placed beside it.
Memories came flooding back.
She had always had the habit of drinking hot water before going to bed.
She had never told Lu Yan about this, but somehow, he had also developed the habit of boiling hot water for her before bedtime.
She bit her lip and tried hard to suppress the flutter in her heart. She walked over, poured a glass of hot water, and held it in her hand.
The temperature was just right, a bit hot but drinkable.
It was exactly how she liked it.
Ning Anmiao was holding the water cup and about to turn around and go back to the room. But when she turned around, she saw the man standing behind her, looking relaxed.
"Why did you come out?" Ning Anmiao was startled. She took a wary step back and looked into his deep eyes.
His eyes were calm, and his voice was steady. "I heard some noise and came out to check."
Ning Anmiao silently tightened her grip on the water cup and looked at the man in front of her. "Then you can go back. I'm fine."
A single man and a single woman were in the same room, both wearing loose pajamas. It was easy for something to happen.
She didn't want anything like that to happen again.
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows. His eyes fell on her, very honest. "Miss Ning, although it may not be necessary, I still need to make it clear."
"I won't force you to do anything you don't like, including going to bed."
Ning Anmiao's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect Lu Yan to be so straightforward about her concerns. For a moment, her earlobes turned red.
"I know. You're a gentleman." She followed his words.
Lu Yan paused for a moment. After thinking for a few seconds, he couldn't help but chuckle. "I don't have to be."
Before Ning Anmiao could figure out the meaning of his words, Lu Yan walked over and sat on the sofa not far from her.
"Tomorrow night, we're invited to the royal banquet on behalf of Star River Capital. My suit is ready. What are you going to wear?"
Ning Anmiao was stunned. Suddenly, she realized this and slapped her head in surprise. "Yeah, what should I wear?"
She thought of the few clothes in her suitcase. They were either jeans or T - shirts. None of them were suitable for a banquet.
"Mr. Lu... Didn't you prepare anything for me?" Ning Anmiao tentatively asked, quietly looking at him.
According to the current situation, if Lu Yan didn't prepare anything for her, she probably wouldn't be able to attend the banquet tomorrow night.
Otherwise, what would she wear? A white T - shirt, jeans, and a pair of canvas shoes?
She would probably be thrown out before even entering the door.
Seeing her cute and tentative look, Lu Yan couldn't help but laugh. "What if I said I didn't prepare anything?"
"Then I'll buy a plane ticket and go back." She whispered. "It's just right. I don't have to attend the banquet either."
Lu Yan squinted his eyes. He found that this little girl was quite good at threatening people.
"Wait..." He slightly parted his lips. Just as he was about to speak, the doorbell rang.
Ning Anmiao subconsciously looked at the time.
It was eleven o'clock at night. Who could come and ring Lu Yan's doorbell at this time?
Lu Yan's face remained calm. He got up with his long legs and walked towards the door. After a while, he came back carrying a well - made leather handbag.
He casually placed it on the coffee table.
"Your evening dress. Go and try the size."
Ning Anmiao was a bit surprised. She didn't expect that as soon as the topic was mentioned, the evening dress would be delivered.
She walked over, picked up the bag, and glanced inside.
"Thank you."
She thanked him.
Lu Yan looked at the time. His expression was calm, and his voice was deep. "If there's a problem, send me a message. If not, someone will deliver the matching shoes tomorrow."
He had arranged everything in an orderly manner. Ning Anmiao didn't need to worry about anything.
She nodded with a blushing face.
Lu Yan had always been like this, able to arrange everything perfectly.
Sure enough, her worry just now was unnecessary.
...
Back in the room, Ning Anmiao took out the evening dress from the bag. The moment she saw it, she was a bit surprised.
This was not an ordinary evening dress, but a heavily - crafted cheongsam.
Wearing a Chinese cheongsam to a European royal banquet, it seemed that Lu Yan was determined to make her the center of attention.
She silently touched the material of the cheongsam and carefully observed the workmanship. With her designer's ability, she quickly judged that this was not a ready - made cheongsam.
It was a custom - designed and handmade one.
She lowered her head and sniffed it. There was a faint smell of white tea perfume lingering on it.
It smelled nice. It was a women's perfume.
Her heart suddenly started beating faster, and her eyes lingered on the cheongsam.
She took a deep breath and then tried it on. The size was perfect, and it fit her well.
It could be said that it was a perfect design.
She looked at herself in the mirror for a long time, but her mood became increasingly heavy.
The designer of this dress was obviously a woman.
And she was very capable.
If Lu Yan had such a designer contact, why would he still ask her to help design the suit?
She suddenly felt a tightness in her chest.
Just then, the phone on the bed vibrated a few times. It was a message from Lu Yan.
"Does the dress fit?"