freenovelworld Chapter 221 Probing Approach
Chapter 221 Probing Approach
A high-end Western restaurant, bathed in the soft glow of the night.
As night falls, the neon lights of the bustling city are reflected on the glass curtain wall, creating a dazzling spectacle. Inside the upscale Western restaurant, warm lighting spills from the crystal chandelier, rendering the entire space cozy and tranquil. A pianist is playing a soothing blues tune, the melodious tune flowing through the air, accompanied by the delicate aroma of wine and the rich fragrance of the food, making the whole atmosphere languid and elegant.
Lin Chuyue sat by the window, where the floor-to-ceiling windows faced a bustling commercial street. The street was brightly lit on both sides, and pedestrians were bustling about, which highlighted the restaurant's tranquility and elegance.
She lowered her eyes slightly, her fingers gently gripping the knife and fork, slowly and methodically cutting the steak on her plate. The steak was perfectly medium-rare, her preferred doneness; the moment it was cut, the tender juices slowly seeped out, accompanied by a subtle truffle sauce aroma, stimulating her taste buds. Her movements were as elegant and restrained as ever, each bite unhurried, exuding a cool and aloof air.
But her eyes kept glancing at the man opposite her.
Li Zhanchuan sat opposite her, his slender fingers resting on the stem of his wine glass, gently swirling it as the deep red wine slid slowly down the glass, creating ripples. He wore a meticulously tailored dark shirt, the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing a section of his pale wrist—its bones clearly defined and its lines smooth. A subtly luxurious wristwatch rested close to his wrist, its silver dial reflecting a cool, gleaming light under the lamplight, complementing the composed yet sharp aura surrounding him.
His gaze lowered slightly, his slender fingers gently stroking the rim of the wine glass, his eyes never leaving her for a moment.
Lin Chuyue keenly noticed his gaze, gently put down her knife and fork, raised her eyes to meet his gaze, and smiled casually: "President Li, are you staring at me like that because you want to eat my steak?"
Li Zhanchuan smiled faintly, his eyes unchanged, his voice deep and magnetic: "No, I was just wondering when you'll get used to having me around."
Lin Chuyue paused slightly, her fingertips tightening slightly under the table for a moment.
Are you used to him being around?
She had always known that Li Zhanchuan was a straightforward person who didn't mince words, but this sentence was more aggressive than any of his usual remarks, making it impossible to ignore its deeper meaning.
She raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips: "What do you mean?"
Li Zhanchuan slowly put down his wine glass, his slender fingers lightly tapping the table. His tone was as calm and resolute as ever: "I'm used to having meals with you, used to picking you up from get off work, used to having me in your life."
Lin Chuyue was slightly taken aback, and a strange emotion swept through her heart.
She had thought that Li Zhanchuan's attitude towards her was at most a momentary interest, or perhaps a subtle attraction, but his words seemed to have made his intentions clear—he wasn't just playing around, but seriously planned to enter her life.
Lin Chuyue lowered her eyelashes, gently holding the wine glass, her fingers caressing the cool glass, concealing a hint of emotion in her eyes.
She chuckled softly, her tone still casually teasing: "Does President Li mean he wants to pursue me?"
Li Zhanchuan paused slightly, then smiled, a faint smile in his deep eyes, but his tone was unwavering: "No, I'm already pursuing him."
Lin Chuyue paused slightly, looked up at him, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes.
She had thought he would evade the topic ambiguously as before, but to her surprise, this time he gave such a direct answer—frank, straightforward, and leaving no room for negotiation.
She sighed softly, put down her wine glass, placed her hands on the table, rested her chin on her hand, and looked at him calmly: "So, Mr. Li, how do you plan to pursue me?"
Li Zhanchuan didn't answer immediately. Instead, he slowly got up, walked around the table, leaned closer to her, and his deep voice sounded in her ear: "You can wait and see."
His voice was low and husky, magnetic, with a subtle allure. His warm breath brushed against her ear, sending a tingling sensation through her.
Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, and her fingertips tightened unconsciously.
She turned her head to look at the man who was so close to her. The light made Li Zhanchuan's eyebrows and eyes appear even more profound, and her face was reflected in his deep eyes. His gaze was calm and focused.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment, and Lin Chuyue could even clearly hear her own heartbeat.
She took a deep breath, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said in a light, airy tone, "Mr. Li, this isn't like you."
Li Zhanchuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest in his eyes: "Doesn't look like me?"
Lin Chuyue rested her chin on her hand, blinked lazily, and said casually, "You've always been decisive and ruthless, never dragging things out in business. How come when it comes to relationships, you're resorting to the 'wait and see' approach?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhanchuan chuckled softly, his voice deep and sexy: "Because matters of the heart... require more patience than business."
Lin Chuyue paused for a moment, her eyes flickered slightly, and something seemed to gently brush against her heart, bringing with it an indescribable tremor.
She had originally thought that Li Zhanchuan was the kind of person who was so cold and indifferent that he was unapproachable, but at this moment, his words made her feel inexplicably taken seriously.
She tilted her head, her gaze falling on the neon lights outside the window, and smiled softly, her voice tinged with a hint of languor: "Then I'll wait and see."
Li Zhanchuan looked at her, the corners of his lips curving upwards slightly, a meaningful smile in his eyes.
At this moment, the night was as dark as ink, neon lights flickered, and the warm yellow lights in the restaurant illuminated the two figures, with a faint aroma of wine filling the air.
This meal seemed to be more interesting than Lin Chuyue had imagined.
(To be continued)