Surprise
Nian Zhen had been staring into spaces until someone spoke right next to her ear. Her eyes went wide where she couldn't look back to see who the person was. The familiarity the voice carried softened her heart.
She instantly turned around and a wide smile adorned her lips seeing the man in front of her, grinning widely at her.
Nian Zhen was feeling so happy that words seemed to have stuck in her throat, refusing to come out. Seeing him after such a long time was truly a beautiful and precious moment.
Nian wanted to give the man with a cheeky grin a tight hug but, in the frick of a moment of happiness, she still hadn't forgotten the current place they were standing in. Nian Zhen softly cleared her throat and smiled.
Nian Zhen
Li Jie, you're back...
She suddenly felt dizzy when she realized how her words would be sounded and instantly looked up to meet the man who was named as Li Jie, was scowling. Nian let out an awkward smile before she bowed a little. Not to forget that many eyes were still on them right now.
Mr. Li. Welcome back to China. I hope you had a safe trip?
He came to an abrupt stop and looked around before smiling. No-one was looking at them at the moment. Nian raised her already raised brows at his actions when she felt him hold her hand and lead her out of the hall. Nian was more than confused. What was actually happening? Was the first thing he thought to do after he returned back to his home down, was to kidnap her?
Nian shook her head at her own ridiculous thoughts. And before she knew, they were standing in an empty corridor.
Without giving her a chance to ask anything. Li Jie had pulled her in his arms taking her by surprise. What was wrong with him? Did he bring her here just to hug her?
After a long hug, Jie finally decided to step back and looked at Nian with his same wide grin.
Nian sighed in relief. She waz sure he was going to choke her, if he was to hug her any longer but thank God, he didn't have such intentions.
Li Jie
I really really missed you. And before, why did you sound like you aren't happy seeing me here. Hm?
Nian Zhen
Will you please shut up?!
Nian finally lost her calm as she glared daggers at him making him shriek back in fear.
Nian Zhen
Why- When did you return? You didn't inform anyone about your return? And- you even forgot me?
Nian Zhen
Actually, I, I really wasn't ready to meet you here, like this.
The warmth and happiness that was filling her chest felt suffocating now. Who would have thought she'd be surprised like this. And to say it, she couldn't have gotten any better surprise than this. She smiled like an idiot to herself making the man in front of her raise his brows with intrigue.
Li Jie
Eight years, is it. It's been eight year since I last saw you. You've changed a lot. In a positive way. Ms. Zhen has turned more beautiful by the passing years. Back then, you were a cute little girl sticking around your Li bro.
He was teasing her making her blush. But she didn't mind it at all. She had missed this guy so much and now, to think he appeared out of no where. Her stars were good today.
Nian Zhen
You yourself look more taller...er, and more handsome than before.
Li Jie
No doubt. Always have been and will be. This beauty runs deep in my blood.
Nian rolled her eyes to the back that she could see her brain. He didn't change at all but at the same time, he had changed a lot as well.
Li Jie
Let's go. I still haven't met others. After all, my princess was the priority.
Saying that, he leaned forward and placed his cold lips on her warm skin. Nian was surprised but not much. This wasn't happening for the first time, he had done it several times before. And when he kissed her cheek, she felt... happy? maybe.. the memories of past flooded in making her smile.
Nian Zhen
Yeah, let's go. I wouldn't want to be accused as kidnapping the CEO of Li Enterprises on a runaway.
Li Jie
I don't mind, though.
Jie chuckled when he saw Nian Zhen's face twitch the slightest. They made their way back to the main hall where the crowd had grown even more by now. After all, this wasn't any normal soiree. CEO Yuan was known as the best businessman across the country and even foreign countries.
As they made their way towards the hall, Nian Zhen stopped and glanced towards Li Jie's back who had already walked ahead of her and was greeting his relatives who looked equally surprised as her before they started hugging him one by one.
Something came to her mind and her breath hitched for a while.
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