Chapter 58 The Charity Gala (1/2)

A Miao basically didn't sleep the entire night. The moment she closed her eyes, all she saw was the man's chest and gaze when she left him.

”What should I do... What should I do?” The sky had just brightened when she rushed into the bathroom and looked at her inflamed lips in the mirror. It had already been a night but her lips had still not recovered.

She opened the faucet and washed her face with cold water. She patted her face. ”Listen up! Just act like last night is a dream. Just act like you've been bitten by a dog...” That wasn't right! He wasn't a dog!

”Ahhhhhhh!” A Miao held her face in frustration.

That was her first kiss! Her kiss was gone just like that. What made her feel even more ashamed was the fact that she unexpectedly didn't feel disgusted or disgrace. She was merely angry.

”Okay then...” A Miao began to put on makeup on her eyes and told herself, ”Forget about it. Pretend as nothing happened. Forget it! Forget!”

Out of fear of running into Shen Xinglan, she hid inside her room the entire morning until the housekeeper came to look for her at noon.

”Miss, are you alright?”

A Miao opened the door. ”I'm fine. Shen... Where's your young master?”

”He has left a long time ago.”

A Miao sighed in relief and went downstairs to eat.

She paid a visit to Song Baohua and Zhou Xiao's new home after finishing her meal. On their way there, Shen I looked as if he had something to say but hesitated. He didn't know what he should say either. When they arrived at their destination, A Miao got off the car on her own.

”Go home, Shen I. I'll stay here tonight to help them and go back to campus myself tomorrow.”

Shen I, who had been wearing a strange expression all along, didn't question her as he usually would. He nodded and said, ”I'll come over tomorrow noon to send you to campus.”

Without waiting for A Miao's refusal, he started the engine and drove off.

When he returned to the Ji Conglomerate, he gloomily asked Shen II a question.

”How's our Boss?”

Shen I expressionlessly replied, ”Speak as little as possible these few days. Were it not because our Boss worries that Miss A Miao would be uncomfortable if he gets someone else to attend to her, you would've long been tossed to Africa.”

”I... I'm also doing it for their sake!” Shen I looked dispirited.

”What right do you have?” Shen I replied solemnly. ”It's not up to us to agree on whoever Boss likes. Even if you find Miss A Miao to be good, you can't advise Boss on it. Where did your brain go?”

Early this morning, Shen Xinglan had gathered them. He packed a set of clothes and said he was going on a business trip. Thus, Shen I stupidly asked if they should inform A Miao. Saying these words were like poking at a hornet's nest. Shen Xinglan instantly kicked him down the stairs.

”Shen II.” A cold voice came from inside the office.

Shen II cast Shen I a resentful glance. ”I'll be accompanying Boss to Europe at noon. When you call us later, be careful not to mention A Miao.”

Inside the office, the man loosened his necktie in frustration. He felt like he was going mad. When he shaved in the morning, he could feel an erection coming just by looking at his lips.

Right now, it got so outrageous that he would think of that woman and that kiss just by brushing across his lips!

”Damn it!”

That was the first time Shen Xinglan had kissed a woman. It felt so damned good that he couldn't stop himself. The feeling made him feel as if he was close to collapsing!

”Boss...” Shen II noticed how mentally unstable Shen I had been the entire morning and dared not to question him.

Shen Xinglan threw his necktie to the floor. ”Get ready to leave. Right now. Immediately.”

A Miao didn't know that Shen Xinglan had already left. When she returned to the campus, the program supervisor swiftly noticed her that she could go help out at the library. Her job would last from four pm to eight pm every day.

”80 yuan a day. I can even rest on weekends.” A Miao was particularly happy with this treatment. This way, she wouldn't have to worry about her food expenses at all. She could even save a little money each month.

Her week had been especially serene yet bustling at the same time. What was serene was she herself. What was bustling was the campus. The different kinds of associations had begun recruiting new members. Every day, she would receive flyers while walking inside the campus.

After her classes on Friday, she boarded the car at the usual spot.

”How was your week, Miss?” Shen I was evidently trying to find a conversation topic. A Miao smiled faintly at him. ”Not bad.”

She hesitated for a little before deciding to voice her question. ”Your Boss...”

”Ah?” Shen I's eyes glinted. ”Boss is on a business trip and he's not back yet!”

A Miao immediately relaxed after hearing his words. Even her tone became breezy. ”Send me to Auntie Song's place then. I've agreed to go shopping with Zhou Xiao.”

Shen I didn't reply. Nevertheless, he still picked up Zhou Xiao at her home and sent them both to the business street.

”Miss, I'll wait for you at the underground parking lot at the junction. You must call me immediately if anything happens.” Even though he couldn't play matchmaker for his Boss and A Miao, he felt like he should put protect her with all of his heart.

”Boss will definitely fall for Miss A Miao!” It wasn't known where he found the sort of confidence that not even the people involved possessed...

”A Miao, the cakes at this store are really good!” When they were tired of shopping, Zhou Xiao dragged A Miao into a delicately-decorated store. A Miao instantly regretted the choice when she stepped inside.

The two women sitting inside were none other than Ji Xue and Bai Lu.

Bai Lu was also astonished to see her but happily walked over to them. ”What a coincidence, A Miao! Come and sit with us!”

”No thanks. I'm here with my friend.” A Miao pointed at Zhou Xiao, who was busy selecting cakes. Zhou Xiao also noticed that someone was talking to A Miao and quickly came over.

”Is it your friend?”

A Miao was about to deny it when Bai Lu nodded. ”Yes. You must be A Miao's friend. Why don't you sit with us and have a chat? It's my treat today!”

”Sounds good! Sounds good!” Zhou Xiao instantly agreed after hearing that Bai Lu would be treating. ”The more the merrier! Isn't that right, A Miao?”