Chapter 699: Chapter 699: Acting Cute
During this time, she found an opportunity to fly to New Jersey with Rong Ling, planning to stay there with him for two or three days before returning to China.
After all, for a long time after, they might not have the chance to see each other often; he would be busy with his studies, and she also had work and her career, leaving little opportunity to meet.
14 hours later.
After a long journey, the plane finally landed in New Jersey.
After landing, the luggage would be transported to their residence by a designated person.
Li Yufei had arranged for someone to pick them up at the airport in advance.
The Li Family had set up a branch in New York and had an office in New Jersey. Li Yufei rented an apartment over a hundred square meters near the school for Rong Ling so that it would be more convenient for her to meet him whenever she came to New Jersey.
Rong Ling thought that Li Yufei rented a small apartment, but upon arriving at the destination, he was a little stunned as he gazed at the towering skyscraper.
As far as he knew, this area was the wealthy part of New Jersey, where residents of such apartments were no less than affluent.
Rong Ling: “How much is the monthly rent for this apartment?”
Li Yufei replied: “I didn’t ask.”
Soon, the manager of the apartment came to greet them.
Li Yufei casually asked, “What is the monthly rent for this apartment?”
The manager was momentarily puzzled and replied, “Ms. Li, the monthly rent for the apartment you rented is 30,000 US Dollars.”
Rong Ling slightly frowned.
30,000 US Dollars, equating to a monthly rent of 210,000, seemed a bit extravagant.
But such a figure probably didn’t mean much to her. She hadn’t even bothered to inquire specifically.
The manager brought them to the entrance, handing Li Yufei the room keys and the manual.
Three room keys and the owner’s manual in total.
Rong Ling glanced at them.
This apartment’s property fee alone was 2,000 US Dollars a month.
With a “beep,” Li Yufei swiped the card and entered.
Rong Ling followed closely, casually shutting the door.
The entire apartment, over a hundred square meters, comprised three rooms: two bedrooms, a study, a fifteen-meter-long hall, two living rooms, plus two dining rooms. Opening the floor-to-ceiling windows revealed a large terrace where one could freely enjoy the bustling cityscape.
Rong Ling: “Living alone in such a big apartment feels a bit wasteful.”
Li Yufei: “Why would it? I will occasionally come and stay too. Besides, the smallest apartment here is not much smaller than this.”
Over a hundred square meters without shared space would be a luxurious large flat in China.
At that time, the sun rose in the east.
In the dining room, the 24-hour butler service had prepared breakfast in advance.
Li Yufei casually picked up a sandwich, took a bite, pushed open the floor-to-ceiling window, and walked to the terrace, taking a rare moment to enjoy the sunrise.
Rong Ling walked up behind her, gently hugging her from behind without saying a word.
Li Yufei: “Are you tired?”
Rong Ling: “In the future, I can handle the expenses of studying abroad by myself.”
After a pause, he said, “Yufei, give me some time.”
He knew that the disparity between his background and hers was significant; she was the esteemed head of the Li Family, commanding a multinational enterprise with trillions in market value.
Whether he admitted it or not, there was a profound chasm between them.
This was why Du Shaoheng once said he wasn’t worthy of her.
From a worldly perspective, she was the bright moon he might have to chase for a lifetime.
So, he needed some time.
Li Yufei turned around and cupped his face.
She was well aware that being together with him required a lot of courage from both sides, needing to overcome many obstacles.
But the burden he bore was far more than hers.
Li Yufei: “Rong Ling, I know what you’re thinking. I just hope you study well and don’t waste your energy on other things.”
Rong Ling: “Hmm, I know.”
Li Yufei: “No matter what others think, in my heart, you are worthy.”
Rong Ling bowed, gazing into her eyes, and suddenly smiled: “I won’t make you wait too long.”
He kissed her lips, his large hand gently clasping her waist: “When are you returning to China?”
Li Yufei replied, “I have a ticket for three days later.”
Rong Ling: “In such a hurry to go back?”
Li Yufei replied, “I’m very busy. You should be content with me sparing three days to be with you.”
She lightly patted his cheek: “Alright, aren’t you tired? I am, I’m going to rest.”
She gently pushed him away and headed towards a bedroom.
Rong Ling turned around, gazing at her back, the corner of his mouth quirking mischievously, lifting a hand, his slender fingers gently unbuttoned one button of his shirt.
Li Yufei reached the door, just pushed it open, when suddenly a hand extended from behind, lightly pushing her at the waist.
Startled, she turned around, finding the man’s tall body thoroughly blocking the doorway.
Li Yufei: “You…”
She glanced at him: “What are you doing?”
Rong Ling said, “Didn’t you say you were going to rest in your room?”
Li Yufei: “Your room is next door.”
Rong Ling: “I want to sleep with you.”
Li Yufei tensed for a moment: “Don’t…”
Rong Ling interrupted her: “Don’t what?”
Li Yufei: “Don’t act recklessly… you wouldn’t be…”
Rong Ling wrapped an arm around her waist, giving her no chance to escape, the other hand casually shutting the door, holding her lightly against it: “You only accompany me for three days, how could you bear to let me sleep alone?”
The man’s handsome face was so close, his eyes intensely focused on her, so deep she couldn’t directly meet them, slightly turning her face away.
For the first time, Rong Ling saw that she actually had a shy reaction and couldn’t resist reaching out to gently poke her cheek: “Why don’t you dare to look at me? Afraid I’ll eat you.”
Li Yufei’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she murmured, “Do you know that your gaze right now really seems like you want to eat me up.”
Rong Ling: “Really?”
He bowed, lightly nibbling at her lips.
Li Yufei’s heart trembled violently.
This bite wasn’t heavy, yet it seemed to ignite a spark in her heart, causing her heartbeat to become erratic.
Instinctively, she lightly resisted: “Rong Ling… don’t…”
Suddenly Rong Ling’s voice took on a wheedling tone: “Sis… I don’t want to sleep alone.”
His voice was distinctly low and mellow but still carried a hint of youthful clarity. He knew she couldn’t resist soft tactics, too much forcefulness would anger her, but when it came to his wheedling tactics, he knew she always gave in.
Sure enough—
This maneuver worked.
Li Yufei’s resistant hand softened slightly.
Rong Ling: “Will you help me, or should I undress myself?”
Li Yufei: “Undress… undress what?”
Rong Ling lowered his head, glancing at his shirt as if silently signaling.
Li Yufei bit her lip: “You… you do it yourself…”
Before she finished, Rong Ling casually undid a few buttons on his shirt, caught her hands and raised them above her head, leaning in for a kiss—