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Turning to look, the person was actually Liao Ruoji.
Chen Bin gave an awkward smile and quickly explained.
"What do you an by infatuation? She’s just the daughter of a friend, we’ve often played together before."
"She probably likes you, doesn’t she?"
Hearing this jealous remark, Chen Bin imdiately grasped her hand.
But Liao Ruoji directly shook him off.
"I’m asking you a question, hurry up and confess honestly!"
Seeing that he couldn’t bluff his way through, Chen Bin had no choice but to answer.
"She does like , but there’s a big age gap between us. I’ve rejected her very clearly before. There’s no possibility between us."
"You’re not lying to , are you?"
Chen Bin grabbed Liao Ruoji’s delicate hand again and replied with a smile.
"Of course I’m not lying. When have I ever lied to you? By the way, you weren’t stalking just now, were you?"
With a soft snort, Liao Ruoji explained.
"Who’s stalking you? I... I was just passing by, that’s all."
"So now you’re jealous?"
"I’m not jealous!"
"Alright, then I’ll take you to a nice place."
After saying that, Chen Bin led Liao Ruoji away.
He didn’t dare to show too much intimacy with Liao Ruoji in such a crowded place.
If they ran into soone they knew or were spotted by Cao Sanjin and the others, things could beco very troubleso.
Tianhai Bridge, though not in the downtown area, offered beautiful scenery.
Normally, many young couples ca here to date.
After walking with Liao Ruoji along the bridge, Chen Bin noticed her slender figure beginning to tremble.
Clearly, the temperature difference at the end of October was quite pronounced.
Chen Bin hurriedly took off his jacket and draped it over Liao Ruoji’s shoulders.
Seeing this, she felt deeply touched.
However, looking at how lightly dressed Chen Bin was, she couldn’t help but say.
"Why don’t we leave it? I don’t want you catching a cold."
"It’s fine, I’m very healthy. You’re more delicate—if you got sick, it wouldn’t be good."
"Well... If you feel cold, let know. I’ll give your jacket back to you then."
"No problem!"
The setting sun cast its glow on the bridge, creating a stunningly beautiful scene.
Chen Bin couldn’t help but exclaim, "I haven’t been here in so long; it’s still as beautiful as ever."
Tilting her head slightly, Liao Ruoji asked curiously, "Did you used to co here often?"
"Not that often. During university, I’d pass by this bridge every ti after finishing a part-ti job. This bridge holds too many mories of my student life."
"Wow, your university life must have been really wonderful, then?"
Seeing the look of envy on Liao Ruoji’s face, Chen Bin gave a bitter smile.
To think that his earlier hardships could seem so idyllic in the eyes of a privileged girl like her.
Since he didn’t respond, Liao Ruoji continued.
"My family is very strict. Every day, it was either studying this or learning that; I had very little ti to go out and play. As for part-ti jobs during university, that was sothing I always dread of doing."
Her words piqued Chen Bin’s curiosity.
"Did Liao Ruoli have to study like that all the ti when she was young too?"
"Yes, but her personality is a bit boyish—she dared to rebel against the family. I couldn’t do that, even if I didn’t want to—I could only obey my parents. Don’t be fooled by being the older sister; in many things, I actually listen to Ruoli instead."
At this mont, Liao Ruoji asked again.
"Do you keep in touch with Liao Ruoli often?"
"Not much. She’s always warning to stay away from you."
Frowning slightly, a trace of concern flickered in Liao Ruoji’s eyes.
Sighing, she pretended to shift the topic lightly.
"What do you think of Liao Ruoli?"
"If she could fix so of her quirks, she’d be nearly perfect. But knowing her, those quirks are probably never going away."
"What about ? What am I like in your eyes?"
Looking at Liao Ruoji’s earnest gaze, Chen Bin answered softly.
"In my eyes, you’re already perfect enough."
"Really?"
"Of course! Why else would I like you?"
Quite satisfied with his response, Liao Ruoji still kept her serious gaze fixed on Chen Bin.
"Since you like , you’d better treasure . If not, I’ll make you regret it for a lifeti!"
Chen Bin hurriedly nodded with a smile. "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely treasure you."
It was then that, out of the corner of his eye, Chen Bin suddenly saw Li ngying walking by arm-in-arm with a man, chatting and laughing.
The man appeared to be in his forties, wearing gold-rimd glasses—a bit of a sleazy intellectual vibe.
Chen Bin guessed this man was likely Li ngying’s husband, Zhang Zhen.
As they drew closer and closer, there was no ti to avoid them.
In a panic, Chen Bin suddenly turned and pulled Liao Ruoji into his arms.
Startled, she trembled and quickly asked, "What’s wrong?"
"Nothing, I just suddenly wanted to hold you."
Wrapping her arms around Chen Bin’s waist, Liao Ruoji smiled and asked.
"Are you cold and embarrassed to say so?"
"No, I just genuinely feel like holding you."
While speaking, Chen Bin kept listening closely to the nearby voices.
Only after confirming that Li ngying and the man had moved away did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
Smiling faintly, Liao Ruoji’s pretty face curved into an attractive shape.
"I like holding you too; it feels so secure."
Chen Bin casually said, "Then why don’t we hold each other like this for the rest of our lives?"
"You better not take that back!"
Looking at Liao Ruoji’s serious expression, Chen Bin could only nod stiffly.
As the weather grew colder, after dinner, Chen Bin escorted Liao Ruoji back to the faculty residence building.
When saying goodbye, they embraced again.
From then on, their relationship deepened quickly.
Every ti they parted, they’d hug and hold each other.
Even kisses were frequent.
But Chen Bin always refrained from taking things further.
When the fire of desire began to burn within him, he would stop.
To avoid crossing a line he couldn’t take back.
For Liao Ruoji, this was a difficult feeling to endure.
Though she remained a virgin, her mindset wasn’t overly conservative.
She was willing to give herself completely to Chen Bin, without reservation.
But every ti, he would apply the brakes at the critical mont.
The waiting and yearning were agonizing!
As the year-end approached, the launch date for trial greenhouse-grown vegetables grew closer as well.
Chen Bin heavily prioritized this project.
To promote the benefits of eco-friendly vegetables, he specifically asked Du Minli to place ads in the provincial newspaper.
That afternoon, right before work ended, Du Minli knocked on the door to Chen Bin’s office.
After stepping in, she provided a detailed report about the advertisents.
Hearing that the promotion would start next Monday, Chen Bin felt very pleased.
As she left the office, Du Minli tossed him a seductive look.
With a mysterious air, she teased, "Master Daddy, I recently found so fun things online. How about... you co take a look with tonight?"
Chen Bin instantly caught her aning and mischievously pinched her rounded hips.
"Sure, but you’ll have to co over a bit later—I’ve got a dinner tonight."
Reaching out delicately to touch Chen Bin’s groin, she said with a playful tone.
"Can you not drink too much? I don’t want it affecting the... main event."
"With your sweet lips, even if I drank myself unconscious, I wouldn’t have to worry about standing back up."
Du Minli’s cheeks flushed red, her eyes filled with flirtation.
"Oh, you’re so bad—you just love teasing !"
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