Chapter 201: The Wine Has Such a Strong After-Effect?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Ning Li’s soft cheek was pressed against Lu Huaiyu’s hand, and her hot breath spilled onto his palm as she spoke.
Her voice was very soft with a faint nasal tone.
It sounded soft and bitter.
Lu Huaiyu’s eyes grew more intense.
He had never seen this side of Ning Li before.
It seemed as if she had hidden all her grievances for too long until it had finally burst out.
Every word she spoke had such an undisguised dependence on him as if he had made her wait for a long, long time.
Lu Huaiyu knelt on one knee in front of Ning Li and cupped her face.
As he approached, the smell of alcohol on her became a little stronger.
‘Was she…drunk?’
Lu Huaiyu’s heart clenched. His actions and voice became more gentle as he coaxed her. “I’m sorry that I’m late.”
Ning Li rubbed her face on his hand again like a kitten. A teardrop flowed out from one of her eyes.
She gently sniffled and leaned in closer to him.
His crisp cedar scent put her at ease.
“It’s okay,” Ning Li murmured, “Please take me home.”
Lu Huaiyu nodded and was about to get up when Ning Li suddenly moved.
She raised her hand and gently rested it on his shoulder.
Her fair arms felt soft and boneless as they fell onto his shoulder.
Through his shirt, he could clearly feel the warmth of her hands.
In the next moment, Ning Li moved closer and buried her head in the nook of his neck.
All the torment she had experienced had made her listless. Day after day, the liquid diet was barely enough to keep her alive. She was extremely thin and had no extra strength.
Ning Li had no choice but to lean on Lu Huaiyu.
Lu Huaiyu’s body stiffened, and there was a rare moment of blankness in his mind.
Ning Li was in front of him as she leaned on him.
He could feel her gentle breathing, warm cheeks, and soft hair.
Her sweet perfume mixed with the smell of wine was almost intoxicating.
Lu Huaiyu had not touched any alcohol tonight except for the glass of champagne at Jinsheng hotel, but at this moment, he felt slightly drunk and his body was burning up.
The room was hot and dry.
Thinking of her soft murmurs, his chest seemed to feel congested and painful.
“Second Master Lu, it’s time to go! The car is…” Cheng Xiyue said while walking towards them.
He had just arrived at the doorway and stepped into the room when he was stunned by the scene in front of him.
A hint of shock flashed in his eyes and he stopped speaking abruptly.
Lu Huaiyu frowned and draped his suit jacket that had fallen off on Ning Li again. He then gave Cheng Xiyue a sidelong glance.
His eyes were stern as he said, “Coming.”
Cheng Xiyue’s body reacted faster than his brain and closed the door of the room immediately.
“Xiyue, why aren’t you leaving yet?” Cheng Baiqing happened to walk over and was looking at the tightly closed door strangely.
Cheng Xiyue quickly regained his composure and said, “Oh, Second Master Lu drank some wine earlier, so I’m sending him and Little Ning Li back.”
It was not the first time Cheng Xiyue had served as a driver for Lu Huaiyu, so Cheng Baiqing did not think much of it and nodded.
“Okay then, drive carefully. I’m going home first.”
“Alright.”
Cheng Baiqing left soon after.
Only after his father had disappeared down the corridor did Cheng Xiyue suddenly come back to his senses.
‘What the hell?! What was Lu Huaiyu doing in there? Was he hugging Little Ning Li?’
Cheng Xiyue gasped.
‘That man is crazy! Little Ning Li’s still underage, so even if he likes her, he can’t act on it!’
Cheng Xiyue thought about it. He could not stand by and watch his best friend slip into the abyss of sin, so he gritted his teeth and raised his hand to knock on the door.
Even if he offended Lu Huaiyu today, he would still say it to his face!
However, just as he lifted his hand, the door was opened from the inside before he could even knock on it.
Lu Huaiyu walked out, carrying Ning Li.
She was still wearing Lu Huaiyu’s jacket and was wrapped up tightly. Her small face was leaning on Lu Huaiyu’s chest.
Cheng Xiyue’s hand dangled awkwardly in mid-air.
Lu Huaiyu glanced at him indifferently.
He knew very well what was going through Cheng Xiyue’s mind.
“She’s drunk.”
Cheng Xiyue coughed softly and his eyes swept over Ning Li’s face. He saw that her face was facing Lu Huaiyu, and her eyes did seem to be closed.
“Oh… Little Ning Li’s drunk… No, wait. When did she drink?”
After recovering from the initial shock, Cheng Xiyue realized that Lu Huaiyu’s words were very informative.
‘Didn’t Lu Huaiyu specifically order juice for Ning Li? How…’
“She drank a glass of champagne on the terrace by herself.”
That champagne had a high alcohol content, and because she did not have a high alcohol tolerance, she had turned out like this.
Cheng Xiyue finally understood the situation and breathed a sigh of relief.
‘So that’s what happened… I guess I worried for nothing. I knew this guy wouldn’t do such lecherous deeds.’
“The guests are all gone. Shall I send you both back?”
Lu Huaiyu nodded his head.
….
Cheng Xiyue drove away from the underground parking lot of the Grand Hyatt Hotel towards the Ye family home.
The sky was completely dark by then. Neon signboards flashed on the roadside.
The car was very quiet.
Cheng Xiyue looked in the rearview mirror and saw Ning Li quietly nestled in Lu Huaiyu’s arms. Most of her face was covered by her soft black hair.
It looked like she had fallen asleep.
Thinking about the earlier situation, he spoke a little helplessly, “Does the wine have such a strong after-effect?”