Chapter 74 Dependent Through the Quiet Night
d, making it rattle. "Tiantian, you should stay here and live well with them. I won't be accompanying you!"Ming Zixi habitually retorted to Li An, "Why do you suddenly want to go home What are you goi...Chapter 74: Relying on Each Other in the Still of Night
Zhou Guangtao detested when things went off track. Yan Luoxi was usually very obedient and never gave him any trouble; from being his sister to becoming his girlfriend, she always behaved in a gentle and considerate manner. Although there had been the incident with Li An, he still liked her very much.
However, he didn't expect that Yan Luoxi would lack ambition and not strive for progress. She hadn't come to work yesterday afternoon, nor today, and now it seemed she wouldn't be coming tomorrow either. What kind of attitude was this Don't tell him because the company was his, she could act however she pleased—come whenever she wanted and leave whenever she wished.
Zhou Guangtao's face darkened as he held the phone, suddenly throwing it to the ground in a fit of rage.
When it came to phones that were virtually indestructible, Nokia was the champion. Even after Zhou Guangtao had thrown it so forcefully, it still rang clearly, dutifully informing its owner that there was an incoming call!
Zhou Guangtao took a deep breath and ran his hand over his face before resignedly picking up the phone. To his surprise, it was He Yufan calling.
He had been worried about He Yufan all afternoon, so upon seeing her call come through, he quickly answered it. He Yufan said in a cheerful tone: "Mr. Zhou, could you prepare the investment contract with Mr. Fang We're heading back to the company for signing immediately; after that, Mr. Fang will fly back to Hainan."
Fang Jianghai finally agreed to sign the contract—this made Zhou Guangtao inwardly pleased. However, his face darkened soon after and his tone turned cold: "Yufan, I can sign this contract but only if it doesn't go against my principles or harm anyone else. If you... have any hesitation whatsoever, I'll give up on signing."
He Yufan's eyes reddened instantly at the other end of the line; she hadn't misjudged him. Zhou Guangtao truly was a man with integrity and sentiment—unwilling to sacrifice himself for personal gain. Her voice slightly trembled as she said excitedly: "Don’t worry, this contract is absolutely fair, just, and reasonable."
Zhou Guangtao, after working with He Yufan for so long, naturally understood the meaning behind her words and immediately said happily: "You guys can come back now. The contract has already been prepared, and it's ready to be signed at any time."
Upon successfully signing the contract, Zhou Guangtao finally put his mind at ease and asked Fang Jianghai about his flight schedule. They found that they still had enough time for dinner, so their group gathered happily for an evening meal.
After dinner, Zhou Guangtao went to the airport with He Yufan to see off Fang Jianghai. On the way back, Gao Tianze drove them all the way home.
On the return journey, Zhou Guangtao and He Yufan sat together in the rear seat. Zhou Guangtao was still thrilled from his success and turned to look at He Yufan. She had lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes hanging limply, looking tired and exhausted after a day of battling with Fang Jianghai.
Zhou Guangtao felt touched and suddenly reached out to hold He Yufan's hand, saying earnestly: "Yufan, you've worked hard today!"
He Yufan was taken aback by Zhou Guangtao's sudden gesture. His hand was broad and warm, making her reluctant to let go; she wished she could throw herself into his arms and play around with him, telling him how little it mattered that she had worked hard, and that she would do anything for him.
But all she could do was look back at him. This man whom she secretly adored was truly handsome. She then smiled slightly, "What have I been working hard for It's just my job to secure this big deal, and with it, I'll earn a bigger commission!"
He Yufan's light tone of voice eased Zhou Guangtao’s heart; he couldn't help but tease her: "No matter how big the red envelopes I give you are, they can never buy a Maserati for you." At this moment, he admired He Yufan's character deeply, realizing how rare it was in today's society to find girls like her who didn't value material possessions.
He Yufan glanced at Zhou Guangtao. Her eyes were clear and her gaze profound: "What’s so good about a Maserati Haven’t you heard the saying, 'It is easy to seek wealth but hard to find true love'"
When Zhou Guangtao saw her, he was startled and didn't know what to say next.
He Yufan was terrified by her bluntness and feared that Zhou Guangtao would discover her feelings and never leave her side again. She hurriedly said, "I'm a bit sleepy. I'll take a nap. Wake me up when we get home."
"Mm." Zhou Guangtao replied softly.
Sitting next to Zhou Guangtao, He Yufan closed her eyes and inhaled the masculine scent that was uniquely his. She truly hoped this road would never end so she could stay with him forever, even if it meant sitting quietly beside him.
Enjoying this intimate moment, He Yufan不知不覺真的睡著了，頭慢慢地歪向了周廣濤的肩膀。
周廣濤看著靠在自己肩膀上的何雨凡，喉結動了幾下，想要叫醒她的打算最終還是嚥了回去。
因為他看到，精緻妝容的何雨凡經過一天的折騰，已經脫去了所有妝容。眼下一片黑影，臉色慘白，冇有彩妝唇膏的嘴唇隻露出了一點粉嫩。
這樣素顏的何雨凡顯得特彆脆弱稚氣，彷彿是個十**歲的少女，精明、圓滑、嬉笑打鬨統統不見了，有的隻是疲倦和無助。
周廣濤心裡不由一緊。這個女人其實不必如此拚命的，她隻是為了幫他，為了公司才累成這樣。他輕歎了一口氣，把西裝從靠背上拿下來，蓋在了何雨凡身上。
以下是修正後的翻譯：
Zhou Guangtao was startled when he saw her and didn't know what to say next.
He Yufan, afraid of Zhou Guangtao discovering her feelings after her sudden words, hurriedly said, "I'm a bit sleepy. I'll take a nap. Wake me up when we get home."
"Mm." Zhou Guangtao replied softly.
Sitting next to Zhou Guangtao, He Yufan closed her eyes and inhaled his uniquely masculine scent. She truly hoped this journey would never end so she could stay with him forever, even if it meant sitting quietly beside him.
Enjoying the warmth of the moment, He Yufan fell asleep without realizing it, her head slowly leaning against Zhou Guangtao's shoulder.
Zhou Guangtao looked at He Yufan, who was resting on his shoulder. His throat bobbed a few times as he considered waking her but ultimately decided against it.
He saw that after a long day of effort, her meticulously applied makeup had worn off; dark shadows under her eyes and a pale complexion were evident. Her lips, without any lip color or lipstick, appeared naturally pink.
This unadorned He Yufan looked particularly fragile and youthful, as if she was an eighteen- or nineteen-year-old girl, with no trace of the shrewdness, smoothness, or playfulness that had characterized her earlier. All that remained were signs of fatigue and helplessness.
Zhou Guangtao's heart tightened inexplicably. This woman didn't have to work so hard; she was doing it all for him and for the company. He sighed softly and took off his suit from the backrest, covering He Yufan with it.
The car drove into the residential area where He Yufan lived. It was late at night, and the neighborhood was quiet, with only rows of streetlights emitting a cold glow. Zhou Guangtao turned his head to look at He Yufan, who was still sound asleep. Her messy hair was draped on her cheeks; she looked rosy-cheeked, like a child.
If it were just the two of them in the car, Zhou Guangtao wouldn't have had the heart to wake up He Yufan, but Gao Tianze was waiting for him, and it was already midnight. Gao Tianze should go back to rest as well.
Under Zhou Guangtao's gentle call, He Yufan woke up. She realized slowly that she had been leaning on his shoulder. Two buttons of his shirt were open, revealing a sexy collarbone; his unique scent lingered at her nose... His shoulders were broad and just the right height, with soft fabric from his shirt making it very comfortable to lean against.
Oh no, what am I thinking Why haven't I moved away from Zhou Guangtao yet!
The next second, He Yufan quickly sat up straight, feeling embarrassed as she laughed awkwardly. "Sorry... I really fell asleep."
"You silly girl, there's no need to apologize," Zhou Guangtao said kindly with a smile, gently moving his slightly stiff and numb arm.
Now that she was away from him, He Yufan unconsciously felt cold and wrapped her arms around herself.
Zhou Guangtao picked up the suit that had fallen to the side when He Yufan hurriedly sat up. Softly, he said, "Put this on; I'll see you upstairs."e Liping and smiling at Sun Jingjing affectionately.Sun Jingjing, whose lips had a hint of plum blossom, served Li An attentively as if she were the happiest girl in the world. She watched him smile a...