100 Days with the Contract Lover

After work, Yu Nuanxin and Liang Jingtang left together amidst the teasing whispers of their colleagues. Nangong Yao stood by the floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor, watching the Maybach drive away, his sharp brows furrowing.

Xiang Wei knocked and entered. “President, the meeting is about to start.”

“Reschedule it. We’re going to eat.”

“Eat?” Xiang Wei was a bit puzzled; this was unlike him. Moreover, the meeting was important.

“Book a table at Moonlight Restaurant.”

Xiang Wei was even more confused. Moonlight Restaurant was a famous couple’s restaurant, where couples could dine and then directly check into the hotel. Why would the president choose that place? But she didn’t question or object; she was used to executing orders without doubting her boss.

…

The Maybach stopped in front of a western restaurant, and Yu Nuanxin looked up at the sign. Moonlight Restaurant.

Her heart tightened instantly.

Though she grew up in a small county, she had seen this globally renowned couple’s restaurant in magazines, with branches worldwide. The restaurant’s biggest feature was that it only served couples and had prepared honeymoon suites. After dining, guests could directly check in.

Unless she was being overly sentimental, Liang Jingtang choosing this place must have a special meaning, right?

“Let’s go!” His expression was as gentle as ever, caring for her tenderly.

Yu Nuanxin forced a smile, feeling a bit apprehensive as she followed him inside. Her mind was racing with thoughts of what she would do if he suddenly confessed.

The waiter led them to their reserved table and asked what they would like. Liang Jingtang thought for a moment and said to wait. He originally planned to talk after dinner to avoid being abrupt. But being with her, he found every second of waiting unbearable. He had waited too long and couldn’t wait any longer. He wanted her to know his feelings now.

The restaurant’s atmosphere was great, especially the lighting, which was truly like moonlight, pouring down and making people feel enchanted, easily swept away by emotions.

But-

Yu Nuanxin had no mood to appreciate these. She was tense, constantly on guard against Liang Jingtang, fearing he would suddenly confess. Her mind was like a machine running at high speed, continuously thinking about how she should respond and how to refuse if he confessed.

“Xiao Nuan, can I ask you a personal question?” His gaze was intense, looking into her eyes with incredible tenderness.

“…Okay.”

“Do you have a boyfriend?”

This question…

There’s a difference between a nominal husband and a boyfriend, right?

“No.”

Liang Jingtang suppressed his joy, a slight smile tugging at his lips. “Then how do you feel about me?”

“Uh… you’re very nice, very gentle to me, and…”

“I’m not asking about that.” He interrupted with a smile, his eyes full of expectation. “I’m asking how you feel as a woman towards a man.”

Here it comes…

What to do, what to do?

Yu Nuanxin’s face turned red to her ears, her mind a tangled mess, fingers nervously twisting her clothes, sweat pouring from her forehead.

Liang Jingtang didn’t want to see her struggle, so he changed his approach. “You should know how I feel about you. I like you! Or rather, I love you! I want to know what you think.”

The enchanting three words, spoken by such a handsome, perfect man, in such a gentle, sincere tone, would make any woman lose herself in emotion. Yu Nuanxin’s mind went blank for a moment, almost nodding in agreement. But she quickly realized she couldn’t lose her senses.

Since hurting him was inevitable, it was better to be honest sooner rather than continue deceiving. Now was the best opportunity.

Yu Nuanxin, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and say it…

“I know you’re very good to me, and I’m grateful, but…”

Before she could finish-

“What a coincidence, you’re here for dinner too? Mind if we join you?”

A slightly cold, yet forcibly cheerful inquiry sounded above her.

Yu Nuanxin felt like a cat suddenly bitten on the tail, jolting up and looking over. Nangong Yao was looking at Liang Jingtang, but his peripheral vision was fixed on her, cold, sarcastic, dangerous, making her shiver.

Was he doing this on purpose?

Playing the stalking card again?

Trying to push her into a corner?

Liang Jingtang knew his appearance wasn’t coincidental but remained gentlemanly, agreeing and asking the waiter to add two chairs.

Xiang Wei nodded slightly as a greeting to Yu Nuanxin, feeling somewhat disappointed. Although she knew Nangong Yao didn’t have romantic feelings for her, she couldn’t help but hope his invitation to Moonlight Restaurant had another reason. The special reason existed, but it wasn’t her; it was Yu Nuanxin.

She couldn’t understand why the president was so focused on this woman, who had no distinctive looks or figure, even a bit plain and clumsy, doing so much for her despite knowing her true nature and being warned. And Liang Jingtang clearly liked her.

To put it bluntly, are men’s brains not functioning properly nowadays? At least she couldn’t comprehend it!

“Secretary Yu seems to have forgotten my warning.”

Seeing her somewhat nervous and confused gaze, he kindly reminded her. “Employee code…”

“Article 256 states that employees cannot date each other, or they’ll be fired.” Liang Jingtang said, looking directly at him, his gaze calm. “If one party isn’t a Global employee, then it doesn’t apply.”

“So, you two have confirmed your relationship?”

The voice was still uniquely cold in Nangong Yao’s style, but it was clear it had reached a limit, beyond which lay unimaginable danger.