Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 259 Extra 3

Duan Yiheng knew that Lin Xi was having dinner together, and he also knew that he had a cold and aloof image in front of his employees.

Before coming in, she softened her expression and asked with a smile, "What did you want to ask me?"

The private room was completely silent. Everyone was pushing and shoving each other, and no one uttered a single word for a long time.

Xu Yu explained it to them again, and Duan Yiheng maintained his smile: "You guys play, it's all on me, but I'll take Lin Xi with me."

No one dared to stop them.

However, polite words still had to be exchanged. Xu Yu invited Duan Yiheng, but Duan Yiheng politely declined, saying, "It would be uncomfortable for you if I came. Lin Xi and I will be leaving now."

After saying that, Duan Yiheng walked to Lin Xi's side, bent down and asked her, "Can we go?"

Lin Xi took his hand and stood up, her cheeks flushed as she waved goodbye to her colleagues.

Duan Yiheng picked up her bag, put his arm around her shoulder, and left the restaurant.

"Holy crap, Mr. Duan is so handsome."

After a while, someone in the private room suddenly sighed, which sparked a series of gossipy discussions—

"Manager Lin is not bad either. She owns shares in Yinfan, doesn't participate in operations, and her annual dividends are enough to make people envious."

"Not only that, I heard he inherited a considerable amount of wealth."

"That Duan family is quite generous; Manager Lin, an adopted daughter, receives more than some families' biological granddaughters."

“What do you know? Today’s Yinfan Technology is entirely due to a technology company from twenty years ago called ‘Guangxi’, which was left by Manager Lin’s parents.”

"I see. If Manager Lin hadn't suffered such a calamity in his childhood, he and President Duan would have been an even better match."

"They are six years apart in age, it's not certain whether they'll even meet."

"Six years old, not sixty."

"..."

Lin Xi got into the car and immediately collapsed into her seat.

Duan Yiheng leaned down and touched her face: "How much did you drink?"

Lin Xi raised his hand: "Four cups."

Duan Yiheng pinched her face: "Are you in pain?"

Lin Xi shook her head: "I'm just a little dizzy."

"You can't hold your liquor, so drink less next time," Duan Yiheng advised her.

Lin Xi nodded obediently, her eyes slowly closing involuntarily.

Lin Xi hasn't been sleeping well lately because of the project.

She slept until the next day, when Duan Yiheng had already gone to the company and left her a note.

After finishing brunch, Duan Yiheng called and said, "At 2 p.m., the project manager and designer for the villa renovation will come to visit. Please receive them."

"Okay, do you have any ideas?"

"I will naturally prioritize you."

Lin Xi knew he was busy, so she said, "Then I'll take care of it."

After Duan Yiheng hung up the phone, Lin Xi picked up her notebook and settled into a recliner on the balcony.

The villa is decorated in a Chinese style, and Lin Xi does not intend to change the style. However, after being exposed to the elements, many parts need to be renovated.

This place holds memories of her and Duan Yiheng from childhood to adulthood. Duan Yiheng's meaning is clear: as their post-marital residence, this place should naturally be bright and brand new.

The spatial layout also needs to be replanned. If it is for two people, the bedroom should naturally have the best lighting and be larger.

Lin Xi pondered more and more, and before she knew it, it was two o'clock. The designer and the person in charge arrived at the door on time.

Without being told, Sister Mei served tea and then went upstairs to call Lin Xi.

After Lin Xi came downstairs, the two stood up and greeted each other.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Xi got straight to the point.

The designer was very capable; he immediately produced a preliminary sketch based on her ideas.

Lin Xi immediately acknowledged his abilities.

She didn't want to drag things out, and sometimes talking about it three or five times was completely unnecessary.

As long as the designer understands her needs and provides a solution, Lin Xi can make a decision immediately.

The three were still discussing when it got dark. Duan Yiheng's car entered the yard, and Lin Xi finally came to her senses.

The designer and the person in charge got up to say goodbye.

Duan Yiheng entered the living room, glanced at the dozen or so manuscripts on the coffee table, and asked Lin Xi, "How are they?"

Lin Xi said, "They're alright. They understand what I say almost immediately, so I'll just leave it to them."

Duan Yiheng hummed in agreement: "Mu Zhao introduced him, saying that although he looks young, he is quite capable."

Lin Xi recounted her afternoon discussion with the designer to Duan Yiheng, bit by bit.

After listening, Duan Yiheng said, "The flowers in the front yard were planted by Chen Baiwei before, but they were neglected and died. You can have someone take care of them again and plant your favorite flowers."

Lin Xi pursed her lips upon hearing this. When she was a child, she picked wild daisies by the roadside and secretly buried them in the flowerbed.

At that time, she didn't understand that flowers wouldn't bloom that way, but Chen Baiwei caught her red-handed and subtly mocked her as an unwanted wild daisy.

She never imagined that one day she would be in charge of that flower garden.

"Okay," Lin Xi replied eagerly. "Dinner's ready in the kitchen. Didn't you get a call this afternoon saying you had a business dinner? Why are you back so early?"

Duan Yiheng said, "It was canceled at the last minute."

Sister Mei came over and said, "Let's open in half an hour. I didn't know you were coming back, so I only made two dishes."

Duan Yiheng pulled Lin Xi upstairs, leaving her with the words, "I'm going to take a shower first."

Lin Xi: "...Why did you pull me into the shower?"

Duan Yiheng said matter-of-factly, "Let's wash together."

"Are you crazy?" Lin Xi struggled. "Dinner is almost ready."

Duan Yiheng ignored her and pulled her into the bathroom, turning her around and pinning her against the wall.

Lin Xi suddenly took a breath and pressed her hands against Duan Yiheng's chest.

Lin Xi's beautiful long eyelashes fluttered, and her eyelids suddenly felt hot as Duan Yiheng couldn't resist kissing her.

Having not been together for a long time, Lin Xi felt inexplicably nervous.

Duan Yiheng noticed her tense body and caressed her neck intimately.

The bathroom lights were off, with only a faint warm glow emanating from behind the mirror.

Duan Yiheng's thumb stopped at the corner of her lips, his gentle gaze revealing an undisguised desire to possess her.

Lin Xi lowered her breathing, turned her gaze away, and was too embarrassed to say anything.

With just one glance, she understood what Duan Yiheng was thinking.

The atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating. She choked back a sob: "Um...aren't we going to eat?"

Duan Yiheng moved even closer: "Can we eat it later?"

He pressed against her, and Lin Xi could only turn her head and hide on his shoulder.

But since his question was so direct, Lin Xi couldn't just rush back, and for a moment she found herself in a dilemma.

Duan Yiheng chuckled softly and took out his phone to call Sister Mei.

Lin Xi looked up and asked, "What are you doing?"

Duan Yiheng didn't reply to her. As soon as Sister Mei answered, he immediately said, "We'll have dinner later. Don't let anyone come upstairs."

Lin Xi punched his shoulder. Now everyone knows what the two of them did.

Duan Yiheng suddenly tightened his grip on her waist, his voice dark and menacing: "Help me loosen my tie."

Lin Xi curled her fingers, and his hand was pulled upwards, resting on his neck.

Lin Xi bit her lip and slowly untied Duan Yiheng's tie.

"Don't stop, there's still the shirt."

Lin Xi endured the shame and unbuttoned her shirt one button at a time.