ATPnovel Chapter 971 - 201: Journey (1)
Chapter 971 - 201: Journey (1)
Qin Yue’s face softened as she placed her other hand on Tang Ruan’s. With an eyes full of compassion, she looked at Tang Ruan, "Today, Rong Sinan showed up at the fifteenth anniversary celebration held by Shengge Law Firm and announced publicly that he is the boss behind Shengge."
"... Did you say Sinan announced publicly today that he is the boss of Shengge?" Tang Ruan was stunned.
Qin Yue nodded.
Seeing Tang Ruan’s surprised look, she almost couldn’t bear to tell her what Rong Sinan did after he announced publicly that he is the boss of Shengge.
Tang Ruan inhaled, her eyes filled with a strong sense of disbelief, "Why would he choose to reveal his identity as the boss of Shengge?"
Qin Yue was somewhat hesitant.
Therefore, she did not respond when Tang Ruan asked this question.
Tang Ruan mulled over it by herself for a while, unable to figure it out.
Looking up inadvertently, she caught Qin Yue’s eye, which seemed to be hesitating.
A sense of foreboding hit her, and Tang Ruan gripped Qin Yue’s hand tightly, her voice tense, "Besides this, did something else happen at the celebration today?"
"..." Qin Yue hesitated, not saying a word.
"Qin Yue, it’s late and you came to find me, you surely aren’t just here to tell me this. If it were just this, you could have told me over the phone, why come in person? Quickly tell me, what else happened?"
Tang Ruan stared at Qin Yue eagerly.
Qin Yue took a deep breath, looking at Tang Ruan with worry, "Then Sister Tang Ruan, you must promise me to remain calm after hearing what I have to say, okay?"
Tang Ruan’s other hand tightened slightly, and she nodded, "I promise you."
So Qin Yue told her in detail how Rong Sinan used Shengge’s shares to propose to Tang Yige.
Finally, she also shared the words the woman asked her to convey to Tang Ruan upon leaving the banquet.
After hearing it, Tang Ruan’s face suddenly went pale under the light of the crystal palace lamp.
Her clenched hand almost dug a hole in her palm.
Though she tried desperately to maintain calm.
Her trembling body betrayed the fierce emotions inside her.
Qin Yue looked at Tang Ruan with worry, "Sister Tang Ruan, are you alright?"
Tang Ruan opened her lips and tried her best to breathe. Her face was pale, yet her eyes were bloodshot, making her look particularly ghastly, like a ghost in the night.
Qin Yue was somewhat frightened.
Slowly she drew her hand from Tang Ruan’s grip, her voice carrying a slight tremble, "Sister Tang Ruan, don’t scare me!"
"..." Tang Ruan moved her eyes to Qin Yue.
That glance nearly frightened Qin Yue out of her seat.
"I’m fine."
Tang Ruan trembled as she stood up from the sofa, "Qin Yue, I’m not feeling well, you should go back. I’ll go to my room to rest."
Qin Yue was stunned, staring at Tang Ruan.
Watching her step by step, mechanically and eerily walk towards the bedroom, the hairs on the back of her neck stood up.
She was initially concerned.
But without saying anything more, Qin Yue picked up her bag and left the apartment.
Bang—
The sound of the door slamming shut echoed.
Tang Ruan, who just reached the bedroom door, abruptly turned. At that moment, the ferocity and ugliness on her face were like a ghastly ghost descending.
She clenched her fists and strode directly toward the living room, scattering the items on the coffee table frantically onto the floor.
In the empty apartment, the sound of clattering continued for a long while.
...
The banquet ended with Rong Sinan and Tang Yige watching Xiao Nanqing Mu Yan, Gu Yan Nie Xiaoxing, and Huo Shaojun Huo Chengjin drive away.
Because Jin Jumo was pregnant, Rong Sinan left with Jin Jumo ahead of everyone, shortly after Rong Mochen proposed to Yige.
Watching the cars gradually drive away.
Rong Sinan led Yige to their own car.
Once in the car, Tang Yige casually placed the stock contract in her hand on the dashboard, raised her hand, and gazed at the ring on her left ring finger. The ring’s glow reflected in her eyes, shimmering brightly.
Rong Sinan chuckled, "Do you like it?"
"Yes, I do." Tang Yige replied to Rong Sinan, not even looking at him, her voice extraordinarily tender due to joy.
Rong Sinan reached out to touch Yige’s head, leaned over, and fastened her seatbelt.
Then he sat up straight, buckled his own seatbelt, started the engine, and drove forward.
The car moved along the neon-lit streets.
Tang Yige did not ask about the destination, sitting contentedly in the car.
Because, wherever it is, as long as he is there, she isn’t afraid.
Seeing Yige in such good spirits, Rong Sinan drove around for a bit, eventually stopping at... the entrance of Jue Shi Hotel.
Tang Yige’s eyes caught sight of Jue Shi Hotel, and she couldn’t control herself, and froze.
Rong Sinan got out of the car, walked around the front to the passenger seat, opened the door, and bent down to unbuckle Yige’s seatbelt.
Tang Yige looked at Rong Sinan in a daze.
Rong Sinan kissed her forehead and held out his big hand to her, "Give me your hand."
Tang Yige clenched her fist, hesitant, but still placed her hand into Rong Sinan’s palm.
Rong Sinan gripped her hand tightly, leading her out of the car, and headed straight into the hotel.
...
They entered the elevator.
Tang Yige saw Rong Sinan press the button for the "9th" floor. Her beautiful face turned pale, and she lifted her eyes to stare at Rong Sinan.
Rong Sinan, reflected in the elevator wall, saw the paleness on her face and the rejection in her eyes as she looked at him.
With a silent sigh, Rong Sinan tightened his grip on Yige’s hand.
The elevator reached the ninth floor.
Rong Sinan looked down at Tang Yige.
Tang Yige’s other hand clenched her skirt, her long eyelashes hung low, obscuring the color of her eyes.
"Yiyi, do you trust me?" Rong Sinan said in a gentle voice.
Tang Yige’s eyelashes fluttered as she slowly lifted her gaze to Rong Sinan, her pale lips moved, "Big brother, why did you bring me here?"
"Do you trust me?" Rong Sinan asked again.
Tang Yige nodded.
Rong Sinan smiled, "Then come with me."
Tang Yige lightly bit her lower lip, "...Alright."
Then, Rong Sinan led Tang Yige out of the elevator, walking straight to suite "903".
He took out the room card and opened the door to the suite.
They stood at the entrance for a few seconds before Rong Sinan led Tang Yige inside.
He turned on all the lights in the suite.
Rong Sinan closed the door and locked it.
Just standing at the door, his eyes burned intensely as they focused on Yige.
Tang Yige’s breathing quickened, she looked up at Rong Sinan, her gaze filled with trust.
Rong Sinan pulled her close, his large hand cupped her face, and he lowered his head to kiss her brow and eyes, his low husky voice softly spilling from his lips, "That night, from the very beginning, I knew it was you."
Tang Yige’s spine shivered, and the corners of her eyes reddened.
Rong Sinan’s breath was warm and intense, moving from her cheek to her lips.
His fingertips tenderly caressed her cheek, his voice seemed to come gently from a faraway place, "In my heart there was anger, and an overwhelming desire... the desire to possess you. So I was rough. Did it hurt?"
Tang Yige’s tears brimmed at the tips of her eyelashes, shuddered softly, and fell, as she leaned gently into his embrace, her voice hoarse and low, "What do you think?"
"Hmm, it must have been very painful. But I wanted you to hurt. To remember who it was that possessed you."
Rong Sinan smiled, like a proud and domineering big boy.
Tang Yige pouted with tears, and punched him lightly on the chest.
Rong Sinan wrapped his arm around her waist, turned, and pinned her against the wall next to the door, lowering his head to kiss her lips fiercely, his breath ragged, "That day, I first pressed you here, kissed you hard, so hard."
Tang Yige’s waist trembled, she grasped the edges of his suit.
Rong Sinan’s hand slid from her waist, caressing her gown.
Tang Yige huddled her shoulders, her eyes shimmering, "Big brother."
"Don’t hurry." Rong Sinan kissed her face, laughed huskily.
Tang Yige bit her lip, and hit him again, who was hurrying?!
Rong Sinan inhaled deeply, staring intently into the depths of Tang Yige’s eyes, where a fiery blaze burned.
Then, Tang Yige heard the sound of metal clinking and a zipper being pulled down.
Tang Yige closed her eyes, her eyelashes quivering as if about to take flight.
Rong Sinan’s arm wrapped around Tang Yige’s waist again, lifting her, pressing her against the wall, then forcefully forward.
Tang Yige bit her lower lip, preventing herself from making any inappropriate noises.
"That day, it was just like this, I made you mine!"
"..."
Rong Sinan tightened his grip on Yige’s waist, his thin lips near her ear, chuckling softly.
Tang Yige clung to his neck, unable to speak.
That night, Rong Sinan led Tang Yige through reliving the entire experience of that night.
Leaving Tang Yige feeling both tearful and tearless at once was that in such a situation, he could still remember every detail so vividly.