Rose Manor

The lighting in the screening room was dim, and the only light came from the big screen in front. Unfortunately, it was a rainy night in the picture, and there was very little light. Fu Jichen used the faint light to look at the person on his left. She was holding a drink cup in both hands, her eyes narrowed to a slit, as if she was scared but wanted to see.

Shen Jianian was nervous when a hand reached out and took the cup away from her hand. She shrank in fear.

The next second, a source of heat enveloped her, and it was Fu Jichen who held her hand.

He leaned toward her and said angrily: "If you're scared, don't watch it. Let's go out and choose another movie."

Shen Jia Nian tried his best: "It's quite beautiful."

Fu Jichen didn't persuade her any more, sat upright and held her hand without letting go.

Shen Jianian tried to break free, but he tightened his grip. She frowned slightly and turned to look at him.

Fu Jichen said softly: "I'll lend you my hand. If you're afraid, just hold on to it."

Shen Jia Nian always talked and disturbed other people in the screening room. Shen Jianian did not argue with him and concentrated on watching the movie. After a few seconds, the light on the screen lit up and the time went back to a week ago. The couple was making breakfast at home because The husband’s misappropriation of the marital property investment project caused a quarrel.

Shen Jianian forced herself to immerse herself in the plot, but the heat on her hands kept coming and was hard to ignore. She would get distracted from time to time, causing the plot to be incoherent and foggy.

Fu Jichen glanced at the popcorn bucket placed on the armrest. She had not moved it. He picked up one and handed it to her mouth.

The moment Shen Jia Nian turned her head, the time in the movie jumped to night, and the light dimmed again. She could not see clearly Fu Jichen's face, only a blurry outline and bright eyes.

The face seemed to be getting closer and closer to her, but also seemed far away. Shen Jia Nian was not sure until the breath touched her face. She wanted to retreat, but it was too late. Her lips were touched by something soft, and then he fed her A piece of popcorn.

The moment the light came on, Fu Jichen stepped back as if nothing had happened, looking ahead, as if he had been concentrating on watching a movie and had never been distracted by anything else.

Shen Jianian held a piece of popcorn in her mouth and pursed her lips. Did he kiss her just now?

Such a real touch could never be her fantasy, nor could the warm breath that sprayed on her face when he came close.

At this point, all brain functions were shut down, and Shen Jia Nian could no longer follow any of the plot.

After the two-hour movie ended, all the big lights in the screening room were turned on, and the audience left one after another, discussing the plot as they walked.

"It's not in vain that I skipped a class and came to watch it. It's not in vain. It's so exciting! Twists and twists, and you can't guess who the murderer is until the last moment."

"Me too, me too! At first I thought it was his wife who killed him, then I thought it was his lover, then I thought it was his teacher, but in the end I turned out to be the student he sponsored!"

"Hahaha, you still watch too few suspense movies. I noticed something was wrong as soon as the student appeared. But I guessed wrong about the motive of the murder. I thought he was dissatisfied with the decrease in the money funded by Mr. Luo. Who I know he is attracted to his wife. The relationship is really messy."

"Stop it, the handsome guy and beauty sitting in front of me actually kissed each other at the most scary moment. I was so stupid that I thought I had chosen the wrong movie. Didn't I come to watch a murder case? Why did it become a romance movie? No. People care about my life and death, right? I really wanted to fight them at that time."

Shen Jianian happened to be walking behind the girl who said this, her cheeks burned, she lowered her head and looked at her toes, hoping that the girl would never look back, otherwise everyone would be embarrassed.

After leaving the screening room, Shen Jianian walked forward quickly without saying a word.

"Wait a minute, there are still things I haven't taken." Fu Jichen knew what she was angry about, and he broke the agreement.

But at that moment, when the light dimmed, he couldn't think of anything else besides wanting to kiss her. The "three chapters of the agreement" had long been thrown out of the sky.

Shen Jia Nian didn't stop and went straight to the elevator.

Fu Jichen took out the shopping bag stored in the locker and went to find Shen Jia Nian.

When it was lunch time, there was a restaurant downstairs and the elevator didn't arrive so quickly. Shen Jianian stood in front of the elevator and waited like everyone else. Fu Jichen breathed a sigh of relief and stood next to her. Due to the presence of others, he spoke not loudly, so only she could hear: "Are you angry?"

Shen Jianian ignored him. When the elevator arrived, she followed the people in front of her.

Most of the people in the elevator this time were coming out after watching a movie. It was very crowded. Shen Jia Nian was attacked from both sides, and was about to be squeezed.

Suddenly, someone separated the people crowded in front of her and separated the people on the left and right with their arms, forming a semi-encirclement to protect her.

The man standing behind Shen Jia Nian saw this and consciously moved to the side. Shen Jia Nian stepped back and pressed her back against the inner wall of the elevator. In front of her was a solid "wall". The black suit was of fine quality, the Windsor knot was elegant, and the handmade shirt was expensive. Angry, his eyes moved up slightly and met that face.

Shen Jia Nian didn't want to see him, so he came face to face with him.

Before the elevator door closed, someone else squeezed in. Fu Jichen was forced to take half a step forward, almost touching Shen Jia Nian. He lowered his eyes, his expression showing helplessness and annoyance.

Seeing his appearance, Shen Jia Nian's anger seemed to dissipate a little. The president of Junshan Group has his own exclusive elevator. I'm afraid he has never experienced the feeling of being squeezed into a sandwich biscuit in the summer.

They didn't get along for long, but she discovered that he had mysophobia, and she was probably tolerating it at the moment. Someone finally couldn't bear it anymore and burst out: "Can't we wait until the next trip? Stop pushing in!"

The elevator door closed, and a car full of people descended.

When they stopped on the fourth floor, the door opened with a "ding" and a third of the people got out. Fu Jichen couldn't help but hold Shen Jianian's hand and get out too.

Shen Jianian: "Why are you here on the fourth floor?"

"This floor is the restaurant. I'll take you back after you finish your meal."

Fu Jichen secretly breathed a sigh of relief as he spoke. He almost suffocated when the elevator ran for only one floor. He couldn't bear the feeling of bumping shoulders and feet with other people.

He unbuttoned his suit, took it off, folded it in half, put it in a shopping bag, and wore a black shirt.

Shen Jia Nian smelled the aroma wafting from an unknown restaurant and felt hungry. She endured it and did not object to Fu Jichen's proposal.

"Want to eat Chinese food or Western food?" Fu Jichen asked her.

“Chinese food.”

Fu Jichen walked around half a circle on the fourth floor and found a Chinese restaurant that looked a bit high-end.

It was meal time and there was a heavy flow of customers, so the waiter told them they needed to wait for a table.

"Are there any private rooms left?"

Fu Jichen usually calls in advance to make reservations when dining out, or goes to a high-end membership-only restaurant. There are not many people visiting at any time. Today, he and Shen Jianian experienced everything they have never experienced before.

The waiter nodded and said: "There is still one luxury bag that has not been ordered. How many of you are there?"

Fu Jichen: "Both of you."

In line with the purpose of considering customers, the waiter suggested: "Our luxury bag can accommodate a banquet of more than 30 people. For two people, it is a bit wasteful. You can wait for up to 10 minutes to eat here. You see... "

"I want the luxury package, please hurry up." Fu Jichen heard Shen Jianian's stomach growling.

Shen Jia Nian thought he didn't hear, so he crossed his hands and pressed on his stomach, pretending to be idle and looking away at other people in the restaurant.

The waiter immediately opened the luxury bag, led them in, and handed them a menu: "Do you need me to recommend it to you? Our store's signature is still very popular."

"No, thank you." Fu Jichen took the menu, ordered three meat dishes, two vegetarian dishes, a soup and a dessert, and then showed the menu to Shen Jianian, "See if there is anything to add."

She heard him ordering dishes, and without exception, they were all her favorites, including some that required taboos. He told the waiter smoothly during the ordering process.

"No." Shen Jianian said, "These are enough."

Fu Jichen added two more signature dishes, closed the menu and handed it to the waiter, saying something extra that he hoped the speed of serving the food could be improved a little.

Not long after, the waiter brought a pot of tea and a complimentary plate of mung bean cakes. There were three pieces of cakes in the small plate.

Shen Jianian picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. Fu Jichen pushed a small teacup over and motioned for her to pour him a cup too. Shen Jianian looked at him without saying anything, put the teapot back on the insulating wooden mat, and let him pour it by himself.

"Still angry?" Fu Jichen put the back of his hand on his chin, with a slight smile on his face.

Shen Jianian picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then glanced at him. From this look, the curve of his jaw was smooth and sharp. She withdrew her gaze and stared at the pastries on the plate. She picked up a piece and ate it while saying, "Shouldn't I be angry? You have repeatedly violated the agreement, which has greatly reduced my trust in you. I have to doubt that in a month When the term expires, can you really let me go?"

She talked openly with him: "I am indeed trying to adapt to your existence and get along with you, but some things cannot be accomplished overnight, and I cannot force it."

In the same words, Fu Jichen heard Aunt Cheng say that some things cannot be forced.

Fu Jichen blew on the tea leaves floating on the water and took a sip. It was not the tea he liked, so he put down the tea cup and said in a low voice: "What should I do? I am greedy and want a lot."

"you……"

As soon as Shen Jianian said the word "you", someone knocked on the door of the private room, then pushed it open. The waiter stood at the door and said, "Hello, sir, there is someone who knows you outside the door who wants to share a table. I don't know what you are doing." What does Bian mean?"

Fu Jichen frowned and was about to refuse when a figure walked past the waiter and entered the box: "Brother, my friends and I are shopping nearby. Come and have lunch together." (End of Chapter)