The little rose is so sweet and alluring, even the aloof CEO can't resist!

Chapter 181 Putting the cart before the horse

Liang Liangwei was naturally very happy that her boyfriend didn't forget to visit her on set even though he was away on a business trip. Just as he had expected, she was both surprised and delighted.

The two walked hand in hand out of the film set and strolled slowly along the street, enjoying the sweetness of their reunion.

"Why are you suddenly going to Hong Kong? I haven't heard you mention it before."

Yan Zhixu: "This trip was originally planned, but the specific time hadn't been confirmed yet, so I didn't say anything. I confirmed it yesterday morning and booked the tickets, but I changed them last night. I'm just stopping by to see you."

A sweet feeling welled up in Liang Liangwei's heart, and she tightened her grip on his hand, quickly receiving a response in return.

"Why did you change your ticket at the last minute? If the time is so tight, you don't have to come. I'm going back tomorrow morning."

Yan Zhixu glanced at her and said, "I'm going for three days. I'll be there today and won't be back until the day after tomorrow."

So even if she goes back to Huacheng, we still won't be able to see each other for two or three days.

No wonder he was willing to make this trip.

"Only two hours left?" She checked her phone; it was just past 11:5.

Yan Zhixu: "Yes, it's only 3 hours in total."

Haicheng Airport is large. It took more than ten minutes to get off the plane and onto the car, and then it took some more time to get there.

Liang Liangwei knew the procedure, and after calculating the time it would take to get back, she immediately became nervous. She pulled him along to speed up the walk, saying, "Then let's find a place to eat quickly."

Seeing her anxious expression, Yan Zhixu's lips curled slightly, and he readily cooperated with her: "What are some good places to eat around here?"

He was tall and had long legs; two of his steps were equivalent to three of hers, and he calmly let her pull him along.

Liang Liangwei glanced at the roadside shops: "I don't know either. I haven't been ordering my own meals these past two days. Do you want noodles or rice? We have both noodles and fast food."

She turned around and looked at the man's expensive attire, almost all of which were custom-made, with even a single watch costing millions. It was beneath his dignity to invite him to dine in these shops.

He hesitated for a moment: "How about I go with you to eat downtown?"

Yan Zhixu raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean by looking at me like that and then suggesting we eat downtown? Do you think I'm not good enough to eat at the restaurants around here?"

Pfft—he really knows how to get things backwards.

She gave him a reproachful look, then pointed to a noodle shop next door: "The most expensive beef noodles there are 35 yuan a bowl, want some?"

He then pointed to a nearby restaurant: "Or, a fast food meal with 5 meat dishes and 3 vegetable dishes for 30 yuan, would you like to eat that?"

Yan Zhixu glanced at them and said, "Whichever one you think tastes better, I'm fine with either."

Liang Liangwei broke out in a sweat: "Actually, I've never eaten it before."

Yan Zhixu looked at her.

Liang Liangwei counted on her fingers: "It's true, you had it delivered to the hotel at noon the day before yesterday, and my assistant and I ate at the hotel that night. You also had it delivered yesterday at noon. Last night, my friends and I ate at a restaurant in the city center. Today, we haven't eaten yet."

Yan Zhixu: "..."

The two stared at each other in silence for a moment, both with speechless expressions on their faces.

Suddenly, he looked away, unable to suppress a laugh.

She was puzzled, but she still smiled and asked, "...What are you laughing at?"

Yan Zhixu stopped laughing, raised his hand and patted the back of her head, a doting smile on his lips: "Eat noodles, they'll be warmer."

Seeing that he didn't seem to mind, Liang Liangwei readily agreed: "Okay."

The two entered the noodle shop and found a seat. Because it was a bit early, there weren't many people in the shop. Liang Liangwei went to the stove to order from the owner, while Yan Zhixu pulled out a tissue and wiped the table while glancing at her with a gentle look in his eyes.

A little while later, she returned with her food and sat down next to him.

After a while, the noodles arrived, and the two began to eat.

It has to be said that eating hot noodle soup in winter is really comforting. Liang Liangwei swallowed a couple of mouthfuls of noodles, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and asked, "Did you change your ticket alone? Where is Assistant Xu?"

Yan Zhixu brushed away the strands of hair that had fallen across her forehead and said, "He went to Hong Kong first to make preparations."

"You're so capricious, coming here without warning," she said, a slight smirk playing on her lips. "Why didn't you contact me when you got here? Instead, you went to see the director first."

Yan Zhixu: "I originally wanted to surprise you by going in, but strangers are not allowed to enter, so I contacted the entertainment company under Jinghang Group."

So you're using your status as a member of the Yan family to "openly and legitimately" enter, right?

As one of the group's shareholders and a member of the Yan family, he could get the information he wanted with just a phone call or a single instruction.

I just didn't expect that Director Yang and the production supervisor would rush out to greet us so urgently, even putting aside the drama we were filming and the movie star Gu who was waiting to film.

Liang Liangwei thought about the scene she had just witnessed on set, and it was truly hilarious.

Yan Zhixu looked at the smile on her face, and his eyes softened unconsciously: "You're happy that I came over?"

Liang Liangwei nodded, meeting his gaze without any attempt to hide her feelings: "Yes, I'm very happy."

Feeling a little embarrassed by his fixed gaze, she blushed and quickly said, "You're in a hurry, stop looking at me and eat."

After finishing their noodles, Liang Liangwei took out her phone to scan the QR code to pay, and smiled playfully at him: "You're a guest, so I'll treat you today."

Yan Zhixu chuckled, but didn't stop his girlfriend from taking the initiative to be friendly. On the contrary, he found it quite novel to be taken care of by his girlfriend like this, and watched her actions with great interest.

After she scanned the code, the two walked out of the noodle shop together.

Liang Liangwei kept an eye on the time. It took 20 minutes to eat the noodles, and it would take 30 minutes to get to the airport. He had one hour left to board the plane, and going now would be just in time.

"I'll call a car to take you to the airport." She opened the ride-hailing app, entered her origin and the airport location, and was quickly matched with a private car.

Yan Zhixu waited until she finished operating before saying, "I can go over by myself. You can go back inside and rest."

Liang Liangwei: "It's okay, I..."

“Listen to me,” the man said, his face slightly furrowed as he stared at her intently, his tone leaving no room for argument. “It will take a lot of time to go back and forth, and it will definitely delay your work this afternoon. There’s only half a day left, so don’t give anyone something to say.”

Liang Liangwei bit her lower lip, knowing he was right, but—

She really wanted to see him off at the airport in person!

"You flew all this way just to have a meal with me? Isn't that a bit of a waste?"

It's not just about the cost of the airfare, but also the effort involved and the potential impact on his work in the port city.

"Of course, it's not just about wanting a meal."

The man's gaze gradually softened with tenderness as he looked at her, his eyes shimmering with a gentle mist. He placed his hand on the back of her head and took a half-step forward, leaning towards her.

He kissed her soft lips in the street.

Liang Liangwei's eyes widened; the man's actions truly surprised and embarrassed her.

On the street~

She liked him as a person, liked his kisses, liked his unrestrained touching... but they were on the street!

"Close your eyes, there's a telephone pole blocking the view, don't be nervous."

The man noticed the embarrassment in her eyes, and gently soothed her with a smile in his voice as he pressed his lips to hers.

What can a utility pole possibly block? There's a mobile phone shop right next to it...

Stinky man!

The man's intrusive scent made her breath catch in her throat, her mind went blank, and her hands, helpless, could only rest on his waist.

Fine, if she's going to lose face, he'll be there for her. She's going to go for it!

Suppressing her embarrassment, she closed her eyes, reached forward and wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her body tightly against his.

She tilted her head back to receive his tender and sweet kiss.

Perhaps because they had been apart for two days, the man's kiss was somewhat domineering, lingering between her lips and teeth, occasionally licking and biting, ambiguous and unreserved.

She lightly punched his arm, trying to signal him that the occasion was inappropriate and he shouldn't be so presumptuous. Only then did the man restrain himself slightly and begin to become gentle.

It was lunchtime, and many people were passing by, but fortunately, the view was blocked by several utility poles, and the location was in a secluded spot, so it didn't attract a crowd.

He probably chose this place on purpose.

Liang Liangwei thought vaguely.

Their passionate kiss was interrupted by a ringing cell phone.

Liang Liangwei let out a soft moan and nudged him.

Yan Zhixu, still not satisfied, released the woman in his arms, panting softly as he looked down at her.

Liang Liangwei was also panting heavily. She picked up her phone and saw that it was her ride-hailing driver calling.

She let out a long breath, coughed, and then answered, "Hello—"

The chauffeur stopped about 10 meters away on the side of the road. The two walked over, confirmed each other's identities, and then Yan Zhixu got into the car.

Because he firmly refused to let her see him off, Liang Liangwei could only stand outside and wave to him, muttering to herself, "Text me when you get to the airport, text me when you board the plane, text me before takeoff, text me when you arrive in Hong Kong..."

Yan Zhixu couldn't help but smile, and even the chauffeur was amused by her.

"Okay, go in." Yan Zhixu said softly.

Liang Liangwei watched the car drive away before walking back with a sense of loss.

On the way, Lan Yin called: "Sister Wei, why aren't you back yet? Dinner's served here."

Liang Liangwei then realized she had forgotten to tell her about having lunch with Yan Zhixu: "My boyfriend and I ate out, you can eat by yourself."

Lan Yin was somewhat surprised: "Oh... your boyfriend is here?"

Liang Liangwei: "Okay, that's all. I'll be right back."

On the other end of the line, Lan Yin hung up the phone and looked at Gu Yan's assistant, who was handing her fruit: "Sister Wei will be back soon. Please thank Teacher Gu for me."