Hearing the noise, Ning Anmiao straightened up and looked up to meet his gaze.
The light was very soft, making Lu Yan's features look even more profound and chiseled. His eyes softened involuntarily. "Working so hard on your first day at work?"
His tone was very calm, but coming from his mouth, it somehow carried a hint of ambiguity.
Ning Anmiao's earlobes burned. She said in a low voice, "I'm mainly finishing up some work from the studio and getting to know the work here at Star River by the way."
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows and said teasingly, "So you mean you've been busy with your own private affairs during work hours today?"
Ning Anmiao said, "Well... not really. I have to finish the hand - over of my previous work so that I can devote myself to the upcoming tasks whole - heartedly."
"Besides, whether it's the work at the studio or here at Star River, I'm working for you anyway. There's no need to draw a clear line."
Seeing her looking up at him seriously, arguing with him earnestly, he took a good look at her and said, "You're right."
After saying that, he leaned over and pinched her cheek. "It's this time now. I don't need you to work for me anymore. I need you to get off work and rest."
With her cheek being pinched, Ning Anmiao was forced to look into his eyes. Her speech became slurred as her cheek was held. "Okay... boss."
The address "boss" made Lu Yan raise his eyebrows involuntarily.
"What did you call me? Say it again."
Ning Anmiao reached out to push away his naughty hand and pouted. "We're at the company. Don't be so touchy - feely with your subordinate."
"Now that work is over, I'm not your boss." Lu Yan patiently responded to her. "Now I'm your would - be boyfriend."
His aura was very dominant. Ning Anmiao blinked her eyes, and her cheeks flushed involuntarily.
"Let's go. I'll take you home." Lu Yan took out his car keys from his pocket. His big hand slowly moved from her face to the top of her head and gently ruffled her hair twice.
Ning Anmiao obediently turned off the equipment, got up, and followed Lu Yan out of the company with her head down.
It was already past nine o'clock at night. There were much fewer cars on the road. And since the distance was not far, they arrived downstairs at Ning Anmiao's place in just a few minutes.
"Thank you for bringing me back. I'll go home now." Ning Anmiao thanked him and unbuckled her seatbelt, ready to get out of the car.
But the man in the driver's seat clearly didn't plan to let her go so soon. He grabbed her hand and pinned her down on the car seat.
His voice was deep and hoarse. "How are you going to thank me?"
Ning Anmiao was stunned. She didn't expect him to be so nit - picky about such a polite remark.
"Well... how do you want me to thank you?" After several encounters with Lu Yan before, she had learned her lesson. She knew that rather than trying to outsmart him, it was better to surrender early.
This old fox was unbeatable.
Her compliance clearly pleased Lu Yan. He slightly curled his lips and guided her, "There are only a few things that men like, more or less."
After hearing that, Ning Anmiao's heart couldn't help but race.
She lowered her head, summoned her courage, and took the initiative to kiss him.
Ning Anmiao seemed not very familiar with such an active and intimate move. The moment she finished the kiss, her cheeks turned red all the way to her earlobes.
Lu Yan was extremely satisfied with Anmiao's quick learning. Although he still wanted more, he also knew when to stop.
"Go upstairs." He said gently, with a hint of involuntary concern in his tone. "I'll leave after I see the light in your room turn on."
Ning Anmiao immediately nodded. Her heart felt warm. She got out of the car with a blushing face.
Lu Yan turned off the car engine, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out one and lit it. His other hand rested casually on the steering wheel.
He slightly lifted his chin and looked in the direction of Ning Anmiao's room.
He didn't think it was a waste of time.
Doing such small things just like ordinary couples made him feel physically and mentally happy.
A few minutes later, the light in the room didn't turn on. Instead, Anmiao came downstairs again. She stood at the entrance of the building, with her hands in front of her body, looking at his car longingly.
Seeing this, Lu Yan opened the car door and got out. He watched intently as she walked up to him.
"Why aren't you going home?"
Ning Anmiao's voice became even smaller. She said timidly, "I usually go home with Yanyan. I'm not used to carrying keys."
"Yanyan just called to tell me that she's gone abroad for a business cooperation and won't be home for a few days."
Hearing this, Lu Yan looked down at her, crushed out the remaining half of the cigarette in his hand, and threw it into the trash can beside him. He slightly raised his eyebrows.
"So you're planning to go home with me tonight?"
Although his tone was calm, there was a dominant undertone in his words. It didn't seem like a question at all.
Ning Anmiao lowered her head even more. Her voice became softer and softer. "If it's inconvenient, please help me book a hotel. I didn't bring my ID."
Lu Yan couldn't help but laugh. He almost reached out to pinch her cheek.
Anmiao, Anmiao, how can you be so cute.
He leaned slightly against the car door. His fingers rested on the door handle. His voice was leisurely and casual. "Should I open the car door for you, or will you get in by yourself?"
Ning Anmiao knew that he had relented. She quickly scurried to the other side of the car, opened the door, and got in.
Her small hands were very nimble. She didn't forget to fasten her seatbelt.
Seeing her move so smoothly and skillfully, the smile in Lu Yan's eyes deepened. He coughed lightly and sat back in the driver's seat. He started the car again.
Seeing that they were approaching the familiar mansion, Ning Anmiao couldn't help but feel dazed.
"Aren't you taking me to a hotel?" Ning Anmiao murmured. She was a bit scared of this familiar environment.
Subjectively, she still hoped to stay in a hotel.
Lu Yan parked the car steadily, turned his head to look at her, and said very calmly, "It's late at night. If I take you to book a hotel room and others see us, what will they think?"
Good grief. Now he's starting to care about his reputation.
"Get out of the car. Let's go home."
The words "go home" were very warm. Ning Anmiao's heart felt warm. She closely followed Lu Yan and entered the mansion with him.
The two of them were very eye - catching in the night. They were clearly a handsome man and a beautiful woman.
Lin Chuluo was driving the car with Jiang Xixi in it. They happened to pass by. Seeing the two disappear at the door, Lin Chuluo slightly narrowed her eyes.
"Xixi, I just seemed to see Lu Yan bringing a woman in."
Jiang Xixi also turned her head and casually glanced. The moment she saw Ning Anmiao's side face, her pupils suddenly shrank.
She couldn't be wrong. This was definitely Ning Anmiao!
Why would Ning Anmiao be here! Jiang Xixi felt a tightness in her heart and immediately had a sense of crisis.
She nervously glanced at Lin Chuluo and then pretended to be nonchalant. "Isn't this normal? A man like Mr. Lu has never been short of women around him."