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18: Chapter 18: Can we just book one room?Twenty minutes later.

Ji Guangli walked out, pulling a lightweight, small silver suitcase.

What made Cao Kun’s eyes light up was that she had changed her outfit; she was no longer wearing a serious business suit.

Her upper body featured a simple, white, slim-fitting short-sleeved shirt covered by a light gray, thin sun-protection cardigan, while her lower body consisted of comfortable light blue high-waisted wide-leg casual pants, and on her feet were a pair of clean white casual sneakers.

Her long hair was tied into a ponytail, making her look a bit less sharp and professional, and a bit more casual and soft.

This outfit made her look several years younger, more like an exceptionally elegant senior student in a university.

”What are you looking at? Let’s go.” Noticing Cao Kun’s gaze, Ji Guangli’s face felt slightly warm, and she pretended to be calm as she put her suitcase into the trunk.

”Boss, this outfit... looks really good.” Cao Kun praised her sincerely, earning an apparently impatient roll of the eyes from Ji Guangli, though the corners of her mouth seemed to curve up slightly.

The car set off again onto the highway heading toward the City of Luo.

The scenery outside the window receded rapidly; Cao Kun focused on driving, enjoying the smooth and comfortable driving experience of the M9.

The interior of the car fell silent, with only soft music playing.

For some reason, Cao Kun’s thoughts began to wander.

Looking at Ji Guangli next to him in her casual clothes with her beautiful profile, and then thinking about the business trip, the hotel, a man and a woman alone...

Some common plots from Japanese adult films uncontrollably crept into his mind.

”Tonight... can we just open one room?” This thought was starting to stir.

After all, Ji Guangli’s appearance and figure were undoubtedly top-tier, and now that she had shed her professional shell, she had a different kind of attraction.

But he quickly extinguished this dangerous thought.

”Calm down, Cao Kun! You forgot that your mission is to make her genuinely happy, not to make her think you’re a pervert! If you piss her off again, the mission will be completely ruined!”

He quickly gathered his thoughts and focused on the road.

At noon, they successfully arrived in the City of Luo.

It was exactly lunchtime, and the aroma of food seemed to be wafting through the air.

When you come to the City of Luo, you must have beef soup with Pancake strips; soak the Pancake strips in the beef soup, and you’ll be so busy eating that you won’t say a word.

Paired with a bottle of the local specialty, Haibi, it’s simply delightful.

When Cao Kun suggested having beef soup...

Ji Guangli had no objection; she was indeed hungry.

Based on food recommendations on their phones, the two of them found an old shop with a very good reputation.

The shop wasn’t large, but there were many diners, and it was full of life.

Walking up to the ordering counter, Cao Kun skillfully said to the owner, ”Two bowls of beef soup—one normal, one without cilantro and with extra onions. Also, two servings of Pancake strips and two bottles of Haibi.”

Hearing this, Ji Guangli frowned slightly and looked at Cao Kun with some displeasure.

This guy—does he only remember that he doesn’t eat cilantro and doesn’t even ask others about their dietary restrictions before ordering? He’s too presumptuous.

Just as she was about to speak and tell the owner, ”I don’t want cilantro in the other bowl either...”

Cao Kun interrupted her with a smile.

”Boss, that bowl without cilantro was ordered for you.”

Ji Guangli was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Cao Kun in disbelief, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise: ”You... how did you...”

”Boss, I know what you want to say.” Cao Kun interrupted her with a grin and winked.

”As I said before, I didn’t follow you for nothing these past few days! Every time you eat, you carefully pick out the cilantro; I’ve remembered it all.”

He leaned in a bit closer and lowered his voice, acting as if he were seeking credit. ”How about it? Am I thoughtful?”

Seeing his cheeky yet sincere ”praise me” expression, Ji Guangli was momentarily speechless.

The small bit of displeasure in her heart had long since vanished, replaced by a more complex, sweet, and warm feeling.

To have one’s preferences observed and remembered so meticulously... that feeling was truly special.

In the end, she just gave a helpless snort and turned her head away, though the tips of her ears felt a bit hot.

The steaming beef soup was served, its color rich and its aroma enticing.

Soaking the Pancake strips in the soup until they were fully saturated, one bite was simply incredible, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the journey.

Ji Guangli sipped the soup, feeling her stomach warm up, and her heart relaxed along with it.

After the meal, the two of them found a well-reviewed business hotel on their phones; the price was moderate, and the environment looked clean and tidy.

Since it wasn’t the peak tourist season, the prices were very affordable; they could get a very nice room for less than two hundred yuan.

When they arrived at the front desk to check in, Cao Kun looked at the price list behind the counter, and his eyes darted around as he suddenly felt playful.

He nudged Ji Guangli’s elbow lightly and whispered in a teasing tone that only the two of them could hear.

”Boss, look at these room rates... actually, we could just get one standard room; it would save some money...”

Before he could finish, he felt a bone-chilling, almost tangible murderous intent radiating from beside him.

Ji Guangli turned her head, her beautiful phoenix eyes narrowing slightly, devoid of any hint of a smile.

Cao Kun immediately chickened out, a fawning smile appearing on his face as he quickly changed his tune, his voice getting louder as if he had just been making a casual joke.

”Hahaha, just kidding, just kidding! Just trying to lighten the mood! Boss, please don’t overthink it.”

Then he quickly said to the receptionist.

”Two king rooms, please. Thank you!”

The receptionist girl suppressed a laugh and quickly completed the procedures.

Ji Guangli took her room card, gave Cao Kun a harsh glare, and led the way to the elevator with her suitcase, her back practically radiating a ”don’t touch me” vibe.

Cao Kun rubbed his nose and quickly followed.

In the afternoon, the two of them spent some time in their rooms confirming the contract.

Once they confirmed that every clause, amount, and delivery milestone was clear and correct, both Ji Guangli and Cao Kun breathed a sigh of relief, waiting only for the formal signing tomorrow morning.

Towards evening, the summer heat faded slightly, and the golden sunset painted the ancient City of Luo in warm, nostalgic tones.

A gentle breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

”I heard that the Cross Street in the old city of the City of Luo is very lively and has lots of snacks. Since we’re here, why don’t we go take a look?”

Cao Kun suggested, wanting Ji Guangli, who had been tense for several days, to relax.

Ji Guangli looked at the time; it was still early, so she nodded. ”Alright, let’s go for a walk.”

They each went back to their rooms to freshen up and then agreed to meet at the elevator to head to the underground parking lot.

The elevator slowly descended from the upper floors, its metal doors reflecting their blurred figures.

Just as the elevator stopped on a certain floor, the doors opened, and an intimate couple walked in.

The man was about thirty years old, wearing a Polo shirt and a watch that looked quite expensive on his wrist.

The woman was leaning on his arm, talking and laughing coquettishly.

Cao Kun’s gaze inadvertently swept across the woman’s face, and his body instantly froze.

It was actually Wu Mengmeng!

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