The man leaned against the car, his tall and slender figure exuding an elegant charm. With his head slightly lowered, he took a slow drag from his cigarette, his posture both seductive and captivating.
From a distance, Rong Yi watched as the man turned his head to exhale a cloud of smoke, his sharp and well-defined jawline coming clearly into view.
Rong Yi swallowed quietly, and in the next moment, she strode forward on her long legs, swiftly making her way toward Gu Ye.
Gu Ye glanced casually and happened to spot the woman approaching him.
Her long, black, wavy hair swayed gently behind her, and the form-fitting clothes she wore accentuated her figure, making her appear incredibly alluring and seductive. Every move she made, in his eyes, seemed to invite sin.
Her slender waist, so delicate it seemed as if it could be held in one hand, and the proud, perky curves that were almost impossible to look away from…
“Mr. Gu~ Have you been waiting long?”
His Adam’s apple bobbed uncontrollably. “Just got here.”
Rong Yi curled her lips into a faint smile. It was clear he had been waiting for a while; otherwise, he wouldn’t have come down to smoke.
What a liar~
Gu Ye extinguished the cigarette in his hand, first glancing down at her ankle before asking, “What did the doctor say? Is your foot completely healed?”
Rong Yi nodded, her voice soft and sweet. “Mm-hmm, the doctor said I shouldn’t wear high heels for the next week, and with a little more rest, it’ll be fine.”
“I can walk normally now without any issues.”
Gu Ye nodded slightly, lifting his chin toward her. “Get in the car.”
“Okay.”
Rong Yi bent down and gracefully slid into the car, her loose curls lightly brushing against Gu Ye’s fingertips, carrying with them the faint scent of roses from her body.
Gu Ye’s thin lips curved into a slight smile, his fingers subtly rubbing together where Rong Yi couldn’t see.
As the black Cayenne set off, Rong Yi turned her gaze toward Gu Ye and asked softly, “Mr. Gu, where are we going for dinner?”
“Secret.”
Rong Yi twirled a strand of her curly hair around her finger, her fox-like eyes sparkling as she looked at his profile. “So mysterious~”
“Taking you out to eat is no small matter.”
Gu Ye reached out and gently lifted Rong Yi’s small, delicate chin.
His dark eyes were mysterious and profound as he gazed down at her tempting red lips. The gesture, when he performed it, didn’t come across as frivolous but rather carried a hint of tenderness.
Rong Yi’s red lips parted slightly, her fox-like eyes flashing with surprise as she looked up at him, seemingly caught off guard by Gu Ye’s bold move.
Zhou Yue, who happened to catch a glimpse of this scene, widened his eyes in shock, nearly causing the car to swerve off the road!
Good heavens… he actually touched her!
Who had replaced his boss’s soul?!
Terrified, Zhou Yue didn’t dare look again, fearing he’d be sent to work at the Indian branch in the next moment!
“Heh.” Gu Ye chuckled meaningfully, his gaze fixed on Rong Yi, his tone ambiguous. “Aren’t you usually quite bold? Why are you so stunned now, hmm?”
With her chin still lifted by Gu Ye, Rong Yi had no choice but to meet his dark eyes.
Not wanting to be looked down upon by Gu Ye, Rong Yi ignored the fact that there were others in the car and boldly reached out to grasp the hand that held her chin.
Her fox-like eyes now slightly narrowed, a smile playing on her lips, and her long, curled lashes veiled her gaze, making her thoughts unreadable.
Rong Yi then placed Gu Ye’s hand against her fair, jade-like cheek, lifting her mesmerizing fox-like eyes to slowly meet his gaze.
“I’m still very bold now~” Her voice was captivating, sweet but not cloying.
The sensation on his hand was even smoother and softer than he had imagined, the warmth causing Gu Ye’s fingers to tremble slightly as his eyes locked onto Rong Yi’s exquisite and radiant face.
Gu Ye’s gaze deepened, his already profound eyes now even more inscrutable, impossible to fathom.
This woman seemed sent specifically to subdue him, utterly captivating.
This round, Rong Yi won!
Finally arriving at the dining spot, Zhou Yue found an excuse to slip away, planning to pick them up after they finished eating.
Otherwise, he feared his little heart wouldn’t be able to handle it.
After getting out of the car, Rong Yi realized where Gu Ye had brought her.
It was a stunning rooftop restaurant and bar, its exterior appearing very discreet and exquisite, though there didn’t seem to be many people outside.
Rong Yi glanced around and couldn’t help but ask, “Why does it look so empty here? Is it not open for business yet?”
Gu Ye turned his gaze toward her face, his tone lazy, “I booked out the restaurant.”
Rong Yi raised her delicate brows, her voice carrying a hint of complaint but more of a coquettish tone, “If I’d known it was a private date with President Gu, I would’ve dressed more appropriately, not like this~”
Hearing this, Gu Ye lowered his eyes to glance at her outfit—tall and slender, with curves in all the right places.
What was inappropriate about this outfit? He thought it looked just fine.
“What would be appropriate to wear then?”
Rong Yi said petulantly, “A beautiful evening gown, of course, or at least a pretty dress.”
Gu Ye’s thin lips curved slightly, his voice low and gentle, “This is quite nice too.”
Rong Yi had always been confident in her taste and knew her current outfit wasn’t bad either.
But hearing it from Gu Ye’s mouth made Rong Yi even happier.
“Let’s go in~”
Following behind Gu Ye, she entered the rooftop restaurant.
As soon as they stepped inside, a server led them straight to the rooftop, seating them at the best spot for both the night view and the distant coastline.
“It’s so beautiful here~” she said, her fox-like eyes sparkling as if she’d received some delightful surprise.
Rong Yi had truly never seen such a beautiful night view in the capital before. Her work knew no day or night, and after every fashion show, she was utterly exhausted. Even if she went somewhere scenic, she had no mood to appreciate the view.
Every time she finished work, she had only one thought: to return to the big hotel bed and sleep like there was no tomorrow.
Seeing the smile on her lips never fade, Gu Ye’s mood lifted as well.
He had visited this restaurant and bar before with friends. At the time, he found both the ambiance and the dishes quite impressive, so it left an impression. More importantly, the atmosphere here was exceptional.
Beautiful scenery, delicious food, and live music—perfect for relaxation.
“President Gu, shall we serve the dishes now?” a nearby server asked.
Gu Ye gave a slight nod. “Yes, serve them now.”
After a pause, he turned to Rong Yi and asked, “Would you like some wine?”
Rong Yi nodded. “Sure.”
Her alcohol tolerance was quite good, and besides, not drinking in a place like this would ruin the mood.
With her answer, Gu Ye said softly to the server, “Open a bottle of Romanée-Conti.”
“Certainly, please wait a moment.”
After the server left, Gu Ye leaned back lazily in his chair and asked Rong Yi with interest, “You have a good alcohol tolerance?”
“Just passable, far inferior to President Gu’s.”
She usually just had a couple of drinks in her free time. Before, she had to drink during business engagements, and over time, she developed a bit of a tolerance.
However, it wasn’t that strong—if she drank too much, she’d still get drunk.
Gu Ye chuckled lightly. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll get you drunk and then take advantage of you?”
Rong Yi gave a charming smile. “If it’s President Gu, it seems I wouldn’t be at a disadvantage either.”
She certainly wouldn’t mind—it all depended on whether Gu Ye dared.
If she couldn’t win his heart, having his person first wouldn’t be so bad either.