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Xu Hongdou fell silent. (New 69 Bookstore →)

For the first time, she didn't know what to say.

Xu Hongdou didn't have as much time as Li Haoyu. But she had to admit that the scene Li Haoyu had just described had truly moved her.

But what can we do?

Her work is already busy enough, and travel is an unimaginable luxury for her now. She doesn't even have time to sit down and have a peaceful dinner.

She will only be busier when she gets promoted in the future.

What can I do?

Xu Hongdou couldn't help but sigh.

She found Li Haoyu staring intently at her.

Xu Hongdou couldn't help but ask, "What are you looking at?"

Li Haoyu said, "I'm looking at you. You're still young and full of life, so why does your heart feel so old?"

"Then what use is this youthful and beautiful body of yours? Just to slowly decay here and wait for a young and beautiful girl to replace you?"

"Oh, say whatever you want. You wouldn't understand the realities I have to face. Life didn't give me a choice."

Xu Hongdou remained stubborn.

However, she avoided Li Haoyu's gaze.

Xu Hongdong didn't dare to look him in the eye; she was clearly flustered herself.

Li Haoyu could tell that Xu Hongdou was clearly wavering; she was now like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, trying to escape.

But Li Haoyu knew that it would be difficult to get Xu Hongdou to truly let go of everything and go on a trip. Xu Hongdou currently lacked the courage to take a gamble.

Even if she should have it in her heart now:

She had the idea of ​​dropping everything to travel. But she was willing to give up years of hard work and achievements just for the sake of a casual remark about living for herself.

For Xu Hongdou at this moment...

That's really too extravagant.

This is also why Li Haoyu didn't continue to encourage Xu Hongdou. If Xu Hongdou hadn't truly realized what she wanted, it wouldn't matter if she went out with him now.

Once Xu Hongdou calms down, she will still regret it.

This is also why Li Haoyu stopped flirting with Xu Hongdou, because according to Li Meiyu's information, Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing had already gone through a physical examination almost a week ago.

The results should be out soon.

Li Haoyu decided to wait patiently, believing that fate would naturally bring Xu Hongdou to his side.

He didn't need to rush at all. Li Haoyu didn't want to, and couldn't, interfere too much with Xu Hongdou's fate. If he did, it would only create unnecessary trouble.

Li Haoyu saw that Xu Hongdou had almost finished eating.

He then extended an invitation, saying, "Since we've finished eating, let's go for a walk around the hotel together."

"Alright."

Xu Hongdou's mind was in turmoil because of what Li Haoyu had said.

She actually agreed, almost as if possessed.

Li Haoyu, on the other hand, led Xu Hongdou around the hotel. Xu Hongdou knew this place much better than Li Haoyu, but she still obediently followed behind him.

Xu Hongdou just wanted to calm herself down. As a result, Li Haoyu, like a headless fly, led her aimlessly around the hotel.

Xu Hongdou was a little confused.

She didn't know what Li Haoyu was thinking.

Right now, she just wants some peace and quiet.

Finally, Li Haoyu spoke up, "We've finally found the perfect spot for the view. I've put in a lot of effort these past few days. But the result is pretty good."

Li Haoyu led Xu Hongdou to a corner window of the hotel.

Xu Hongdou looked in the direction Li Haoyu was pointing.

Xu Hongdou noticed where Li Haoyu was pointing; it turned out to be a small window. This puzzled her greatly, considering that Li Haoyu was staying in the presidential suite.

His accommodation offered the most beautiful view, but the hotel had spent a fortune carefully selecting that location. Was Li Haoyu really going to go through all that trouble?

But she was truly astonished by the view from the window. How could there be such a place, one that even she, an employee who had worked at the Waldorf for so long, didn't know about?

How did Li Haoyu manage to do that?

It was a scene of countless lights shining from every home. The neon-lit streets were dotted with twinkling lights, a view that seemed no less impressive than that of a suite, and perhaps even more so.

Li Haoyu said with a smile, "If you missed the starry sky, why don't you take a look at the myriad lights of the city lights right now? Isn't it breathtakingly beautiful!"

Xu Hongdou was already in a very excited mood.

She suddenly witnessed this stunning scene in a familiar hotel.

She was completely mesmerized!

Li Haoyu then said smugly from the side.

"How about my taste? This scenery is perfect for taking photos and checking in. But our happiness is built on the suffering of others."

Xu Hongdou was stunned when she heard Li Haoyu's words.

"What do you mean by that?"

Li Haoyu said with a smile, "You can't usually see this view. Such a large light source is hard to find and it's only available for a limited time. If you want to take pictures, you'd better hurry, or you'll miss this opportunity."

It would have been better if Xu Hongdou hadn't listened.

Her explanation only confused her more.

Xu Hongdou guessed, "Did you bribe the office property manager? That must have cost a lot of money, right?"

Upon hearing this, Li Haoyu laughed heartily, "Do you think of yourself as Daji, or do you think of me as King You of Zhou, who lit the beacon fires to amuse his concubine?"

"Actually, it's not impossible if you're willing, but our relationship doesn't seem to have reached that point yet," Xu Hongdou said after hearing Li Haoyu's reply.

She knew she had said something inappropriate.

Just as Li Haoyu said, their relationship was indeed only slightly better than that of strangers. If you had to be precise, Li Haoyu was still the customer he was supposed to serve.

She really shouldn't have said that about Li Haoyu.

Xu Hongdou suppressed her curiosity and said, "That's true. If it's inconvenient to say, then don't."

Li Haoyu waved his hand, "Alright, I can tell you've been holding it in a lot by looking at you like this. Actually, I was planning to trick you into having another meal."

"Let's forget about it for now. Actually, there's a reason I called it a limited edition; if it were like this every day, how would you not know?"

Xu Hongdou couldn't help but nod.

This was actually what puzzled her; she had explored almost every corner of the hotel, even the window that Li Haoyu had brought her to today.

She had actually passed by this place a few times, but never before had it been so brightly lit.

Why is that?

Xu Hongdou racked her brains but still couldn't figure out the reason.

What exactly caused this?

Li Haoyu saw that Xu Hongdou looked completely puzzled.

He knew he had made the right move again.

Curiosity really killed the cat, and even the usually rational Xu Hongdou couldn't escape this law. Especially since today's location was her workplace, she was even more unable to resist.

Li Haoyu glanced at the expectant Xu Hongdou.

He didn't keep him in suspense any longer and explained directly, "Actually, it was quite a coincidence. You know what that building across the street does."

Xu Hongdou shook her head. Although she had worked here for so long, she rarely paid attention to things unrelated to work. Otherwise, she wouldn't have set a record for promotion within the hotel.

Li Haoyu said, "That's an e-commerce building, and the e-commerce festival is just around the corner. They get busier as the night goes on, and 10 p.m. is their peak time right now."

"They'll have to work several all-nighters these next few days, so this beautiful view will last a few more days, so enjoy it while you can. You know, under these lights, there are countless people working overtime all night."

Xu Hongdou couldn't hold back anymore when she heard this.

She burst out laughing.

Xu Hongdou thought to herself, "How could this person be so wicked, building their own happiness on the suffering of others?"

Li Haoyu saw that Xu Hongdou finally smiled.

He knew the dinner hadn't been a waste. Now their relationship had finally taken a step further, although he hadn't found a girlfriend or even a good friend yet.

But this time, Li Haoyu knew that this was no longer Xu Hongdou's formulaic smile.

This was a genuine laugh from her heart.

This is actually a huge step forward. When Xu Hongdou starts smiling unconsciously whenever she sees him, it means she has completely fallen for him.

Today is already a good start.

Li Haoyu continued, "So life is not lacking in beauty, but rather in eyes that can see it. If you can't go out right now, then change your mindset first."

Although Li Haoyu said this to Xu Hongdou.

But he hasn't said the subtext yet.

This kind of situation is rare and can only be witnessed by chance; in reality, it's just a passing phase, and soon it becomes unremarkable. Xu Hongdou's happiness may only last for a few hours.

However, it's enough to maintain it for a while.

Li Haoyu said, "Alright, stop grinning like an idiot. We're even now. I may have ripped you off with a meal, but I also acted as your dumping ground."

"Now I want to ask you, are we friends?"

Xu Hongdou tilted her head and pondered for a moment.

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Li Haoyu added, "Sure, otherwise I'd think all my efforts were wasted. I have some news for you: I'm going on a trip in a few days."

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I won't stand on ceremony. Next time, I'll call you by your first name, Xu Hongdou."

Xu Hongdou listened to Li Haoyu's words.

She hadn't expected Li Haoyu to leave so soon; it really was a spontaneous trip. But deep down, she envied Li Haoyu's freedom.

Xu Hongdou's feelings at this moment... were nothing but envy.

Li Haoyu seemed to see through Xu Hongdou's thoughts.

"You don't need to envy me so much anymore. I've got a man's intuition again. Maybe in a few days, you'll be going out and having fun like me."

When Xu Hongdou heard Li Haoyu say that, she couldn't help but imagine it for a moment, but then she thought of her work at the hotel and that she was about to be promoted.

She immediately dismissed her fantasy.

Xu Hongdou said to Li Haoyu, "I did have that idea, but I'm not as lucky as you. I can only wish you a lot of fun."

Li Haoyu saw that Xu Hongdou was so pessimistic.

So he continued, "Life is inherently unpredictable; no one can say for sure what will happen next. Who can say for sure about the future?"

"So let me ask you, if you really decide to go out for a walk and relax, would you be willing to travel with a handsome and dashing fellow traveler like me?"

"What's the big deal?"

"If I really want to go on a trip... then..."

Xu Hongdou instinctively wanted to agree without thinking.

Because in her view, all of this was practically impossible. The words were already on the tip of her tongue, but Xu Hongdou suddenly stopped.

Xu Hongdou suddenly remembered that she seemed just as confident when she made the bet with Li Haoyu last time, but she still lost miserably.

It feels like the scene from before is repeating itself.

A bad feeling suddenly arose in Xu Hongdou's heart.

Li Haoyu was somewhat surprised to see this.

Xu Hongdou was much smarter than she had imagined.

This time, she didn't fall for the trap immediately.

However, this did not stump Li Haoyu.

Li Haoyu said, "No way...no way, you're not going to chicken out so quickly, are you? Weren't you so confident before? How come you don't even dare to say something like this now?"

Li Haoyu, standing next to Xu Hongdou, immediately began to provoke her. "This isn't the Xu Hongdou I know. What's wrong with you?"

Li Haoyu's words successfully shattered Xu Hongdou's refusal.

"No!"

Xu Hongdou looked up at Li Haoyu.

A glint flashed in her eyes. "Okay, I agree. If I really decide to travel, it's fine to find someone to travel with, but only if I change my mind before you leave the hotel."

"How is it?"

This time, Xu Hongdou's aura was noticeably stronger.

Facing Li Haoyu, who was a head taller than her, she was not at a disadvantage in terms of aura.

Li Haoyu almost burst out laughing.

No matter how clever Xu Hongdou was, she ultimately couldn't escape her own grasp. It's a pity you never actually read the script.

Li Haoyu nodded decisively, "Then it's a deal. I'll give you something as proof."

After saying that, Li Haoyu started rummaging in his pocket for a long time.

"You'd better keep this safe; it's a keepsake fridge magnet of mine. It's very meaningful to me. If you're not planning to leave before I officially depart, then give it back to me."

Xu Hongdou's attention was instantly drawn to it.

It was a fan's elephant fridge magnet, quite exquisite and eye-catching. Li Haoyu couldn't help but chuckle; indeed, girls can't resist pink things.

"Here, take this and keep it safe for me."

Li Haoyu placed the refrigerator magnet in Xu Hongdou's hand.

"Um?"

"I bought this on my last trip. I have a habit of buying a local fridge magnet every time I go to a new place. This is my favorite, so I always carry it with me."

"This is my lucky charm. I sacrificed a lot to beat you. With it by your side, you definitely won't be able to resist. It's magical! So, you're not afraid of this little thing, are you?"

"magic?"

When Xu Hongdou heard that Li Haoyu was going to give her his lucky charm, her first instinct was to refuse; she didn't have the habit of taking other people's cherished things.

But she heard Li Haoyu say something so bizarre.

Xu Hongdou, on the contrary, was a little skeptical, after all, she had never failed before.

She's a little intoxicated right now.

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