Chapter 136: The First Photo Together
She leaned forward, and there was still some distance to go.
Lian Li wrapped one arm around Jin Shi Yue’s neck and took out her mobile phone with the other hand from her bag.
She leaned on his back, playing with her mobile phone and browsing her photo album. She saw photos she had taken in Shanghai on a pedestrian bridge: an ancient temple stood between the buildings, with roads and train tracks in the same frame as the temple. The bustling city enjoyed a moment of tranquility from the temple, a long-lasting charm of ancient and modern fusion.
She had spent silver to visit temples several times. The temples were not only magnificent on the outside but also impressive on the inside. The Buddha statues were all gold, and the railings were all made of white marble.
Recalling this, Lian Li couldn’t help but complain in a low voice, “The Buddha asks for money to fulfill my wishes, isn’t that bribery?”
Jin Shi Yue found it amusing, “You didn’t go?”
Lian Li: “…I went.”
But the Buddha took the money and didn’t help her fulfill her wish.
She sighed, looking like she was repenting for colluding with the Buddha.
Jin Shi Yue’s thin lips curved into an arc, and he asked with a smile, “What did you wish for?”
Lian Li scrolled on her phone screen, paused for a moment, and then replied, “Little tadpoles looking for their mother.”
Jin Shi Yue and Jin Yan Ting both knew the purpose of her and Lian Jingcheng’s trip to the Capital City.
In Jin Shi Yue’s mind, it replayed like a slow-motion film: fair toes, fair ankles, fair calves, fair shoulders, fair all over.
How could it be little tadpoles? It was clearly little snow leopards.
Assistant He sent a new message: 「The bodyguard said you have other arrangements, so it’s not convenient for him to follow. Shall I arrange for a lady to go over? 」
Lian Li immediately understood.
The bodyguard was sent away by Jin Shi Yue, which was why she couldn’t find anyone. As for why the bodyguard didn’t inform Assistant He of the truth… perhaps no one dared to disobey Second Young Master Jin’s orders.
Lian Li typed a simple message: 「No need, as long as the bodyguard is safe. 」
Assistant He looked at the new message. Miss Lian was truly kind and warm-hearted, even sending a message to confirm the bodyguard’s safe arrival home.
After serving selfish and indifferent high-ranking individuals for many years, encountering a Big Shot who was flawless in every aspect and had no airs always made one feel warm inside.
Lian Li didn’t worry at all that Jin Shi Yue would be tired carrying her back; he had plenty of stamina, even brute strength. She had plenty of experience in this regard.
Jin Shi Yue glanced at her, and she rested her chin on his shoulder, happily looking at her mobile phone.
After playing with her mobile phone for a while, Lian Li opened the front camera, raised it, and said, “Jin Shi Yue, look at the lens.”
Jin Shi Yue turned his head to look back at her. The moment their faces touched, Lian Li’s fingertip reflexively moved, accidentally pressing the capture button.
She checked the resulting photo. The night was dark, but their facial features were clear. Behind them were towering, prosperous buildings and the Huangpu River shimmering with scattered light.
In the first photo together, their faces were pressed together, too intimate.
Jin Shi Yue raised an eyebrow slightly, “Is it enough?”
Lian Li examined the photo, her eyes curving slightly, and she nodded in satisfaction.
“Send it to me.”
“Okay.”
Lian Li had drunk alcohol tonight, and the evening breeze made her slightly tipsy, a faint blush rising on her face. She leaned against Jin Shi Yue’s shoulder, talking more.
She recalled that in her sophomore year, her classmates, who were not short of money, came to Shanghai for an off-campus group activity. They took photos in a star shape and interviewed passersby about their views on the changes in life since the founding of the People’s Republic of China 70 years ago. The young masters and young ladies from wealthy families all had good upbringing, and the activity ended quickly. She spent the whole day playing chess with an old man and watching begonia flowers near the Former Residence of Lu Xun.
There was a knack to playing chess with people; you couldn’t always win or always lose, or no one would want to play with you. Lian Li always subtly controlled the game.
She was clear about her strengths, relying on her intellect, not her physical strength.
The money Lian Li spent now was all earned from various bonuses, making money from money. She hadn’t touched a cent of the money given by Jin Yan Ting and Jin Shi Yue.
Over the years, Jin Yan Ting had helped her a lot, and she had also helped Jin Yan Ting a lot. Besides spiritual comfort, Lian Li handled social interactions for him, persuaded Elder Mei to agree to the demolition, and occasionally cared for him… Their relationship involved not only emotions but also interests.
The multi-billion dollar assets of the Chen Family in Hong Kong were managed by a top financial team composed of over fifty elite individuals from around the world. Each descendant had their own dedicated financial manager responsible for wealth management, cash flow, and other matters.
And the Jin Family’s team was the most elite in the world. A background in mathematics was suitable for entering finance. If Lian Li wanted to, she could enter it with her strength.
But she wanted to delve deeper into mathematics like Professor Lu, and research like Xue Shufan. They were all shining brightly in their respective fields.
It wasn’t necessary to stand in the spotlight and shine brightly, or to frequently appear on screen, to be truly successful.
…
Lian Li pondered for a moment, then looked up. The hotel entrance was not far away.
She got down from Jin Shi Yue’s back and entered the hotel with him.
In the elevator hall, waiting for the elevator.
Lian Li lowered her eyes and scrolled through her phone, checking the academy group, class group, dormitory group, and other various groups for important notices every so often.
Even during the holidays, she couldn’t avoid it, as there might be a delay in the start of the semester.
Jin Shi Yue looked down at her and smiled.
Lian Li’s gaze swept towards him, and she happened to catch that hint of a smile. “What’s wrong?”
“I was thinking, you don’t like the cello, yet you can play it so well,” Jin Shi Yue said with a hint of mischief, “If you liked it, who knows what would happen.”
It was not easy to do something you disliked for over a decade, and to have such superb cello skills, your endurance was extraordinary.
Lian Li didn’t feel anything about it; after all, no one would know she disliked the cello except Jin Shi Yue.
Lian Li turned to look at Jin Shi Yue. The quiet hotel lobby suddenly became noisy. She followed the sound and saw Jin Yan Ting striding over. Assistant He was reporting work in an orderly manner behind him.
!!!
Lian Li was startled and scanned the elevators. One elevator was about to arrive.
She immediately grabbed Jin Shi Yue’s arm and pulled him into the elevator.
Jin Shi Yue caught a glimpse of Jin Yan Ting’s figure, casually withdrew his gaze, and looked down at Lian Li.
She was looking at him.
Their eyes met for a second, two seconds, three seconds… The elevator doors opened, and Jin Shi Yue pushed her into the elevator.
Lian Li pressed the button to close the elevator door immediately. Before the doors closed, the man suddenly grabbed her wrist, and an overwhelming masculine aura swept over her, followed by a passionate kiss.
Lian Li was kissed so hard that she kept retreating. Just as her back was about to hit the cold elevator wall, Jin Shi Yue reached out, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and pulled her into his embrace.
Jin Shi Yue turned around, so Lian Li’s back was facing the people outside the elevator. He leaned against the wall, tightening his grip on her waist inch by inch. His thin lips kissed and caressed her lips and tongue, their intimacy surpassing that of newlyweds reunited after a long separation.
Lian Li’s heart pounded. She reached out to push Jin Shi Yue away, but he didn’t budge. She then resorted to patting him, wanting him to stop, but he remained indifferent, kissing her passionately.
He Shu finished his report but received no reply from his superior, feeling puzzled.
He then looked at Jin Yan Ting and found him silent, his deep gaze fixed on the elevator.
