Chapter 2677 It’s raining in Nancheng tonight 38

On the mountain road leading from the south of the city to the outside, a black SUV sped smoothly along, its front end facing the biting mountain wind. On both sides of the road were ginkgo trees with their branches bare in winter, making their trunks appear even more vigorous. The urban scenery kept rushing past, a scene of unrestrained freedom and exhilaration.

The city lights flashed past the car window, dazzling like a galaxy, but Xie Linzhou paid no attention, his eyes fixed on Jin Chen in the driver's seat.

"Jinchen, my heart is beating fast." Xie Linzhou savored the feeling. "The last time I was this excited was when the date of my return to China was confirmed, and I was about to see you. And the time before that..." Xie Linzhou smiled, his eyes somewhat distant, "was the day I finally made up my mind to build my own team and break free from Xie Qiudong's control."

Jin Chen raised an eyebrow and smiled, freeing his right hand to rub Xie Linzhou's earlobe, the touch slightly cool.

"Zhouzhou, do you know what your eyes are telling me?"

Xie Linzhou made no attempt to hide his feelings. Leaning against the car window, his gaze lingered on Jin Chen's profile as he slowly and deliberately said, "I want to kiss you."

Human beings' fascination with freedom and beautiful things can sometimes reach a near-madness.

What's more, Xie Linzhou was strictly disciplined in his youth. When he finally had the ability to pursue the freedom he longed for, he had to shoulder the responsibility of the firm and the entire team. Over time, he got used to this kind of life, but deep in his heart, he inevitably still harbored some regrets about not being able to fully enjoy it.

That's why this sudden, unplanned night run is so precious, every minute and second filled with fresh excitement.

The off-road vehicle made a brief stop at a service area for a rest. Xie Linzhou unbuckled his seatbelt, straddled Jin Chen's lap, and put his idea into action.

The cramped driver's seat space was compressed, and everyone's bodies were pressed tightly together.

Jin Chen's fingers pressed against the back of his neck. Xie Linzhou was breathless from the kiss and could only tilt his head back, panting and trembling.

"Wait a minute..." Xie Linzhou finally found a moment to bury his face in Jin Chen's neck, panting heavily to calm himself. His complaint sounded more like a spoiled tantrum, "Why are you like this..."

Jin Chen lazily lowered his eyes, looking at the flushed skin on the side of the neck of the person in his arms, his fingertips lingering on that warm and delicate skin, gently caressing it, "Didn't you say you wanted to kiss, Zhouzhou?"

Xie Linzhou looked up, bit Jin Chen's lower lip, and quickly kissed him, his eyes glistening with tears and laughter. "Okay."

"You take a rest, I'll go to the convenience store to buy some drinks and some things for the night."

"Let's go together." Jin Chen let go of him and unbuckled his seatbelt.

Setting off again from the service area, we got closer and closer to Ping'an Mountain. Xie Linzhou drove the second half of the route, and the two took turns driving, so they didn't feel tired.

Shortly after midnight, the SUV stopped beside the open road at the top of Ping An Mountain.

With the engine off and the headlights switched off, the world seemed to quiet down. Pushing open the car door, the crisp, cold air from the mountains rushed in. The area was open and far from the city.

Looking up, the night sky is filled with countless stars. Looking straight ahead, the city lights at the foot of the mountain form a blurry sea of ​​light. There are also tiny lights flickering among the grass, which are fireflies, a rare sight in late winter, like stars that have fallen from the sky, everywhere.

Xie Linzhou watched for a while, then turned around and ran back to the car. A moment later, he mysteriously circled around to Jin Chen's side.

"Do you believe there are shooting stars in the South City?" he asked, his eyes shining brightly in the starlight.

Jin Chen lowered her head, smiled, and kissed his eyes. "I believe you."

“…Hmm?” Xie Linzhou blinked, unsure how to continue, so he corrected her, “You can’t see shooting stars in Nancheng, say it again.”

Jin Chen readily agreed, a smile spreading across her eyes. "Alright, I don't believe you."

Xie Linzhou was finally satisfied, and his tone became lighter, "However, I can create a shooting star that is uniquely yours."

As he spoke, he stretched out his clenched fist in front of Jin Chen's eyes.

A delicate silver chain dangles from between the fingers, with two rings hooked at the bottom. When the chain hangs down completely, the rings sway gently, their flowing luster resembling the dazzling trail of a shooting star streaking across the night sky.

Jin Chen paused slightly, then reached out and gently lifted the two rings with his fingertips.

The ring's luster echoed the starlight, creating a dazzling effect.

Jin Chen's eyes curved slightly at the corners. "Very beautiful."

“What a coincidence,” Xie Linzhou said. “Actually, I’ve been preparing this for a while, looking for a suitable time to give it to you, but I didn’t expect it to be tonight…”

“You’re right. Some things shouldn’t be hesitated over. If you want to give something, you should give it.” Xie Linzhou said, squeezing his fingers into Jin Chen’s palm and interlocking his fingers with his. His excited tone betrayed his emotions.

Xie Linzhou gazed into his lover's eyes.

"I want to put a ring on your finger and give you the starlight of the southern city tonight."

[The villain's darkening value is detected -5, totaling 0! 】

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The notification email from the design competition organizing committee arrived on the evening of Christmas Eve.

At that time, a rare snowfall was falling in the southern city, which lasted for two days on and off, covering this southern city, which rarely sees snow, in a silver coat.

The bar on Lin Island is decorated with Christmas ornaments, reflecting the thin layer of snow on the window frames. Warm yellow string lights are wrapped around holly branches, and you can smell the warm aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon as soon as you enter.

When Xie Linzhou arrived at the bar, there were young regulars building snowmen on the snow-covered street. However, their dexterity was really worrying, and the snowmen were crooked and crooked, but they were still quite interesting.

Someone recognized him, waving and calling out with a smile, "Boss Xie! Come help us! Let's make a nice-looking one, otherwise we won't be able to get a nine-grid photo to post on WeChat Moments tonight!"

Thanks to Fang Ming, who loves to record life and share everything on WeChat Moments, Xie Linzhou has a good understanding of the nine-square grid culture. He smiled and agreed, but wondered if Jin Chen would also like to build snowmen.

He put on the sheepskin gloves he always carried with him and joined the impromptu creation.

At this moment, Jin Chen, who was in the lounge on the second floor, had received a message from Xie Linzhou ten minutes earlier that Xie Linzhou had arrived at the door, but had not yet seen him.

He was just about to go downstairs to meet them when he heard cheerful noise coming from downstairs outside the window.

Wow, what a perfect snowman! It looks like an enlarged version of that emoji!

"Does anyone have a red scarf? Please put it on it, it's so cute!"

"Boss Xie, could you put a smaller one next to it? It's so cute!"

Row.

Jin Chen now understood what had kept her seemingly aloof and mature lover waiting at the door.

He turned around, poured himself a hot drink, and walked downstairs at a leisurely pace.