Quick Transmigration: Kitten's Healing Handbook - Chapter 126
Chapter 126: Infernal Labyrinth 22
Liuli arrived at Victoria Harbour before eight o’clock. To prove the time to herself, Liuli specially took a selfie, slightly including the Clock Tower, which roughly showed the time, but mostly the night view in the background, making it look less deliberate.
Liuli also carefully retouched it before posting it to her social media circle. It was already past eight o’clock when she posted it, while Lu Junsheng was not as punctual as Liuli.
However, Liuli knew the reason; the server room had triggered an alarm, but no one was caught. He must have gone to deal with the server room issue.
After posting to her circle, Liuli immediately sent a message to Lu Junsheng, taking the initiative: “Lu Sheng, haven’t you arrived yet? There are already a lot of people here at the Clock Tower. I looked around but couldn’t find you. ”
Lu Junsheng had set special attention for An Jiayi. He opened her post as soon as she posted it. Although he was dealing with the server room issue, seeing the girl’s smiling face in the photo calmed his irritable heart, and a smile appeared on his face.
This girl clearly took the photo and photoshopped it, yet she had the nerve to say she looked for him everywhere.
“There’s some traffic congestion; it will probably take another half hour to arrive. ”
After Lu Junsheng replied, he directly instructed the person in charge of the server room: “If you can’t find out who did it, put it aside for now. It’s probably those people from the Police Force; check what data they took. Reply to me after checking the information. ”
After giving instructions, Lu Junsheng asked the driver to take him to Victoria Harbour. He said it would take half an hour to arrive, but at this time, going to Victoria Harbour was really congested. Lu Junsheng found An Jiayi after nine o’clock.
After Liuli finished a snack, she bought a cold drink and slowly sipped it while enjoying the sea breeze. She didn’t believe Lu Junsheng’s words; he was clearly still at the Convention Center when she messaged him. Even if he left immediately, considering the traffic conditions, it would take at least an hour to arrive.
The brightly lit Victoria Harbour at night is truly beautiful, not inferior to the Bund, especially on New Year’s Eve tonight. Cruise ships become moving galaxies; neon lights weave a garland of light on the masts; even the waves seem to have tasted champagne’s intoxication, and when they surge, they scatter countless diamonds across the sea, like the jade-like water waves lifting up thousands of stars.
The glass curtain walls of the buildings on the opposite shore, along with the scattered lights, are like a treasure chest accidentally overturned by the gods, making the entire bay sink into a dreamy world of twinkling stars.
When Lu Junsheng saw An Jiayi, she was leaning against the railing. The evening breeze lifted a few strands of her hair. Amidst the falling stars, she looked like an immortal fairy descending to earth.
Lu Junsheng couldn’t bear to break such a beautiful scene, so he stood there for a long time. That glance back was like a fleeting glimpse of beauty.
“Why didn’t you call me when you arrived? ”
“Because when you don’t say you refuse me, you are truly beautiful and pleasing to the eye. I couldn’t help but want to look at you more. ”
Liuli smiled mischievously: “Except for your confession, haven’t I refused anything else? ”
“Just the rejection of my confession is enough to break my heart. ”
“Well, there’s no way around it. I think no employee would want to date their boss. Facing each other at work, and then being together after work, chatting about work during commute time, how boring. ”
“And should I treat you as my boss or my boyfriend? Work and life are inseparable; the boundaries of identity cannot be so clearly defined. It will only lead to many irreconcilable conflicts. ”
“I’m older than you, and I’ve experienced more than you. I will be tolerant of you. ”
“I think I’m fine as I am; I don’t need anyone’s tolerance. ” Liuli looked at Lu Junsheng seriously. The very use of the word “tolerance” implies that she’s not good enough; disregarding her shortcomings is like a blessing, and the gap in social class is simply impossible to bridge.
So, no matter whether it was Zhou Yonghou or Lu Junsheng’s kindness, she had always been very clear-headed. What they gave was not what she wanted.
Lu Junsheng sighed softly: “Let’s not discuss this topic tonight, okay? ”
“Of course, new year, new atmosphere. Wishing the boss a prosperous new year and making a lot of money. ”
“It’s not midnight yet; that’s not sincere. ”
“I’ll make other wishes at midnight. ”
“You’re so mischievous. ”
The two of them, seeing that it was still early, strolled around Victoria Harbour and returned to the Clock Tower just in time.
Many people had already gathered below the Clock Tower waiting for the countdown to the new year, mostly couples or families. Only Zhou Yonghou, who had just rushed over after reporting to his contact, was alone.
Although Lu Junsheng and An Jiayi had wandered around before returning to the Clock Tower, they were still closer to the Clock Tower than Zhou Yonghou, who only arrived near midnight.
From the outside of the crowd, Zhou Yonghou saw An Jiayi, bright and attractive, exceptionally eye-catching in the crowd, and Lu Junsheng beside her.
He guessed that what she meant by “something came up” was that she came to Victoria Harbour for the New Year’s Eve countdown, with Lu Junsheng…
The MC controlling the event saw that the time was almost up. He paused the slow music that was playing, and the lights began to flicker with the countdown, along with the drum beat.
“5! 4! 3! 2! 1! ” With the ringing of the bell, fireworks bloomed in the air along with the cheers of the crowd.
All the couples around embraced each other, but Lu Junsheng’s step closer to An Jiayi was met with her stepping back half a step, returning to her original position.
As if she didn’t notice Lu Junsheng’s approach, Liuli smiled and said, “Happy New Year, Lu Sheng. I hope everything goes well for you in the new year. ”
“Happy New Year, An An. I hope you get what you wish for in the new year. ”
Liuli’s mood was somewhat complicated as she looked away…
If she gets what she wishes for, he should go to jail. The kinder Lu Junsheng is to her, the more reluctant she feels. Liuli’s sense of right and wrong is different from that of humans. If it weren’t for the mission, she wouldn’t necessarily have to send Lu Junsheng to jail.
Lu Junsheng took out a small gift box from his pocket. To avoid An Jiayi misunderstanding and refusing it, he directly opened the small box. Inside was a bracelet studded with diamonds, all in the shape of stars. Under the blooming fireworks, they shone brilliantly.
Liuli hesitated for a moment and didn’t take it. Her address also changed: “Boss, you know I won’t agree to your pursuit; your gifts are too expensive. ”
Lu Junsheng directly took An Jiayi’s hand and put the bracelet on her himself: “An An calls me ‘Boss’ when she rejects me. That’s truly ruthless.
Her wrist is like frost and snow. Seeing this bracelet, I felt it would definitely suit her.
Whether you’re willing to be my girlfriend or not, I want to offer you the best, including my heart.
These things are only worth a little money. It’s just a little token of my affection; don’t refuse, okay? ”
What else could Liuli say? She could only accept it: “Lu Sheng’s taste is indeed very good. I’ll accept it. Let’s look at the fireworks; they’ll end soon. ”
Liuli watched the various fireworks displays in the sky and was quite happy. In so many worlds, this was the first time she had watched fireworks in such a lively atmosphere with so many people together; it was quite novel.