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Chapter 144 Late Night Together
Under the silver moonlight, Ye Wanqing's eyebrows and eyes seemed to be gently covered by a thin veil, revealing an indescribable tranquility and peace.
She seemed to have walked out of the haze of the past, but there seemed to be still a subtle sense of fragility lingering in her heart.
Ye Wanqing's gaze was quietly cast into the distance, and in Lin Xuan's heart, an inexplicable bitterness surged like a tide, and his Adam's apple slid unconsciously.
"who?"
A sudden male voice, like a sharp blade, cut through the silence of the night. Almost at the same time, the two turned towards the direction of the voice.
A strong beam of flashlight suddenly lit up and shone directly at Ye Wanqing. She instinctively raised her arm to block it. By the time her eyes gradually adjusted to the glare, the cemetery patrol officers were already close at hand.
"Who are you?"
The patrolman held a flashlight and scanned the two men back and forth.
Ye Wanqing turned her head slightly, trying to avoid the uncomfortable light.
Lin Xuan frowned slightly, adjusted his position calmly, and used his body to build a barrier for Ye Wanqing, blocking the patrol officers' scrutiny.
He turned around and responded in a steady voice, "We are here to pay tribute to a deceased friend."
This explanation made the patrol officer look suspicious. "Why are you coming to worship in the middle of the night?"
Lin Xuan knew that this excuse seemed far-fetched at this late hour, especially in the drizzling rain. But he remained calm and didn't panic at all.
The patrolman looked at the two men again and saw that they were dressed appropriately. He thought to himself that these two people should not be villains.
"It's so late and raining, why don't you come during the day? And the cemetery is closed, how did you get in?"
“We actually came this afternoon.”
Lin Xuan remained calm and answered calmly.
The patrolman stared at him suspiciously, muttering something like "impossible." But seeing Lin Xuan's calm expression, he couldn't help but wonder, "You've been here since this afternoon?"
He still clearly didn't believe it and couldn't help but confirm it again. Lin Xuan nodded slightly, "We were careless for a moment and missed the closing time."
Upon hearing this, the patrol officers stopped pursuing the matter. After all, there wasn't much else in the cemetery worth coveting besides the resting place of the deceased. These two well-dressed individuals certainly wouldn't come here late at night to rob a grave.
"Then you should leave quickly. It's so late and it's raining. Aren't you cold?"
Lin Xuan turned around, his eyes gently swept over Ye Wanqing, and then he said to the patrolman: "Please open the door for us."
Although the patrolman was a little impatient, he still pointed in the direction of the side door and said, "Go through the side door. The main door is too far."
After saying that, he opened his umbrella, held a flashlight, and walked towards the side door. Lin Xuan turned to look at Ye Wanqing, "Let's go back."
Ye Wanqing, who had been silent the whole time, raised her head slightly, a gentle light flashing in her eyes, and softly agreed: "Okay."
The two men left the cemetery through a side door with the patrol officers.
The rain was still falling, and the cold wind blew, bringing a biting chill.
Ye Wanqing couldn't help but look at Lin Xuan. She saw that he was only wearing a thin sweater, which was slightly puffed up by the cold wind. Only then did she realize that Lin Xuan was not dressed much warmer than herself.
Ye Wanqing took off her windbreaker without hesitation and handed it to Lin Xuan, "Put it on. I'm wearing a sweater underneath."
The moment the windbreaker left her body, the cold wind made her shiver, and the windbreaker in her hand swayed gently.
Lin Xuan lowered his head, his eyes fell on her, his brows slightly furrowed, "No need."
He didn't take the windbreaker, but continued to walk steadily forward with the umbrella. Both of their cars were parked at the main gate of the cemetery. They had to walk out of the side gate for a distance.
Lin Xuan held an umbrella and walked to Ye Wanqing's car. He stretched out his hand to her and said, "Give me the keys."
Ye Wanqing looked at him with hesitation in her eyes, "I can drive back by myself."
"Give me."
Lin Xuan's voice was firm and powerful, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable determination. Ye Wanqing bit her lip, took out the car keys from her bag, and gently placed them in his palm.
Lin Xuan took the key, pressed the unlock button, opened the car door, looked at Ye Wanqing, and motioned her to get in. The wind was getting stronger, and Ye Wanqing's hair was blown a little messy. She subconsciously raised her hand and pushed her hair behind her ear.
The hair brushed against Lin Xuan's cheek, leaving a faint fragrance. He stared at her slender neck, and his Adam's apple moved again.
After Ye Wanqing got into the car, Lin Xuan put away his umbrella, walked around to the driver's seat, opened the door, and got in.
He slowly turned the car key, then turned his head, his eyes gently sweeping over Ye Wanqing who was sitting in the passenger seat.
She was looking outward in an almost sculptural posture, her eyes seemed to penetrate the night after the rain, fixed on the endless distance, her thoughts drifting.
Lin Xuan observed her quietly for a moment, and seeing that she was immersed in her own world and unable to extricate herself, he lightly stepped on the accelerator, and the car slowly drove out of the cemetery and blended into the night.
At two o'clock in the morning, the streets were completely silent. Only their car slowly moved along the empty road, breaking the stillness of the night. About forty minutes later, the car slowly stopped in front of a villa with dim lights.
Lin Xuan parked the car steadily and gently woke up Ye Wanqing who was deep in thought, "We are home."
Ye Wanqing seemed to have just woken up from a distant dream, her eyes were a little blurry, and it took her a moment to realize that she had arrived at her destination.
She looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of apology, "Sorry, I was distracted."
After saying that, she quickly took out the remote control of the villa from her handbag, pressed it lightly, and the door of the villa opened.
Lin Xuan drove slowly in. The lights on the second floor of the villa were like a warm lighthouse, illuminating the way home.
Ye Wanqing noticed the lights on the second floor, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart. She casually tossed her hair, which had been ruffled by the night wind, and walked straight to the bar. She expertly poured two glasses of water, one of which she handed to Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan took the cup, but found the water to be rather chilly. He couldn't help but frown slightly, and his eyes met Ye Wanqing's. She was already sitting on the sofa, sipping the cold water with her head lowered, her brows furrowed slightly at the chill.
She looked up and caught Lin Xuan's gaze, and an apologetic smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "Sorry, I was careless and forgot to add hot water."
After that, she stood up and walked lightly towards Lin Xuan. She stood in front of him, asking with her eyes, "Do you need me to change a cup of hot water for you?"
Lin Xuan lowered his head and stared at her deeply, as if trying to see through the mist in her eyes.
"Are you worried about something tonight?" He did not take the cup of water from her hand, but placed it gently on the coffee table.
Ye Wanqing shook her head lightly. The spirit in her expression seemed to be reluctantly followed. "I'm just a little tired after getting up!"
Lin Xuan, who was not far away, saw that his eyes did not show any sign of accepting his proposal. "It's late. Thank you for tonight!"
Ye Wanqing took her own water cup and walked to the bar again, adding hot water for both of them.
Warm water flows into the mouth.
"If you don't mind, the rightmost room on the second floor is the guest room. You can rest there."
Her words were concise and warm. After she finished speaking, she took the cup of water and slowly walked upstairs.
Lin Xuan watched her figure gradually disappear into the distance, his heart filled with an indescribable emotion. In the end, he chose to respect her and did not continue to ask questions.
When Ye Wanqing's figure completely disappeared at the corner of the stairs, Lin Xuan glanced at the water cup on the table, hesitated for a moment, and decided to leave.
He gently closed the door of the villa and left.