Chapter 1268: Chapter 1268: Stealing Fragrance and Jade
On the way back to the villa, Luo Ziling told a little lie. He said he wanted to go for a late-night snack with some classmates and would sleep in the dorm tonight.
Ling Ruonan thought about it and did not refuse Luo Zilingâs request.
She could tell that Luo Ziling was very close to his roommates. Winter vacation was about to start, and they wouldnât see each other for at least a month. Spending the night before their separation together, having some drinks and snacks, seemed appropriate.
She was just worried about Luo Zilingâs injury.
However, after hearing from Luo Liansheng that Luo Zilingâs injury was no longer serious, she let him go.
When Luo Ziling was leaving, she reminded him again to be careful and not to cause any trouble.
Seeing Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun had followed, Luo Ziling felt a bit of a headache.
He didnât want Ling Ruonan to think he was deceiving her, so after leaving the residential area, he called Cao Jianhui and suggested they have a late-night snack together.
On the way back, the three had already planned to find a place to drink, have a good meal, and discuss matters related to Luo Zilingâs family. Hearing that Luo Ziling was treating them to a meal, they were very surprised and immediately agreed.
Thus, the three found a hot pot restaurant near the school and then messaged Luo Ziling to join them.
Luo Ziling did not refuse and joyfully had hot pot with the three roommates.
During the meal, he managed to send Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun away.
Knowing that Luo Ziling was going to sleep in the dorm that night, Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun obediently went back.
But what they didnât expect was that, on the way back to the dorm with his three roommates, Luo Ziling found an excuse to leave.
Cao Jianhui, Li Fuming, and Wu Longjiang didnât mind.
After all, the three of them had drinks together, bragged for a while, and had a good time.
Pressing Luo Ziling didnât yield any useful information, and they did not intend to ask further.
Having had quite a bit to drink and wanting to sleep, they let Luo Ziling leave.
After leaving, Luo Ziling took a taxi at the school gate straight to the 401 Hospital, ten kilometers away.
Luo Ziling didnât take the elevator but accessed Chen Xiaoyiâs hospital floor via the fire escape stairs.
Easily bypassing the guard, he arrived outside Chen Xiaoyiâs room.
After a momentâs thought, Luo Ziling gently knocked on the door.
But hearing no response, he felt a bit strange.
He sent a message to Chen Xiaoyi asking about her current situation.
âXiao Xiao was keeping me company today. She had something and has gone back, so Iâm alone now,â Chen Xiaoyiâs message quickly came through.
Chen Xiaoyiâs message dispelled the little worry in Luo Zilingâs mind.
He immediately pushed the door and found that it was unlocked, so he went straight in.
Inside was pitch-dark, probably because the curtains were drawn.
Luo Ziling paused for a moment, adjusted to the darkness inside, and then stepped forward.
After walking a couple of steps, he turned back and locked the outside door.
At this moment, his heartbeat slightly accelerated, as if he was doing something secretive.
Chen Xiaoyi was staying in a luxury VIP room. There was a large reception area outside, a smaller intermediate room, and then the inner patient room. The door to the patient room was closed. Luo Ziling walked over and gently knocked again.
âWho?â Chen Xiaoyiâs wary voice came.
âItâs me, Luo Ziling!â
âZiling?â Chen Xiaoyiâs voice suddenly became excited.
Luo Ziling heard movement inside, most likely made by Chen Xiaoyi.
Without hesitation, he turned the doorknob and the door opened.
The room was still dark, likely due to the curtains still being closed.
Luo Ziling turned on the light, and the room was instantly illuminated.
Luo Ziling saw Chen Xiaoyi, with her hair in disarray, sitting up in bed, ready to get off.
The sudden brightness made her squint; she squinted at Luo Ziling.
âFeeling better?â Luo Ziling closed the door automatically and walked over to Chen Xiaoyi.
âMuch better, I wouldnât be able to return home to recuperate otherwise,â Chen Xiaoyi signaled Luo Ziling to sit by the bed, and after he sat down, she playfully scolded, âYouâre visiting me so late? Itâs almost midnight!â
These past few days, Chen Xiaoyi had been going to sleep before ten.
Today, after messaging Luo Ziling in hopes he would visit her and his agreement, she didnât feel sleepy at all and kept waiting. The waiting seemed very long, and Chen Xiaoyi started to get anxious.
However, she did not rush Luo Ziling, just patiently waited.
She knew that hurrying him might disadvantage her, and she was very clear about that.
She occasionally checked her phone, hoping for a message from Luo Ziling.
Eventually, she ended up playing with her phone until about ten minutes before Luo Ziling arrived, after which she put it down.
When she put down the phone, she thought Luo Ziling might not come today and felt very disappointed.
Of course, she was thrilled when Luo Ziling messaged her.
Unexpectedly, after sending the message, Luo Ziling slipped into her room.
âI was afraid someone else might be here, so I came later,â Luo Ziling smiled. âI even thought about coming in through the window, but seeing how high up your room is, I figured if I tried climbing and accidentally fell, Iâd be mashed to pieces. I donât want to die yet, so I gave up on the idea of a heroic entry through the window.â
Chen Xiaoyi burst into laughter at Luo Zilingâs words.
She laughed heartily.
For the past few days, she hadnât laughed much, mainly because she was feeling down.
Seeing Luo Ziling, her mood instantly improved.
âI told you, thereâs no one here, just come in,â Chen Xiaoyi smiled flirtatiously at Luo Ziling.
Of course, she wouldnât tell Luo Ziling that tonight, she had found many excuses to send away the people her family had arranged, allowing Chen Xiaoxiao to keep her company. Later, she sent Chen Xiaoxiao back, telling her she wanted to be alone tonight.
Chen Xiaoxiao knew Chen Xiaoyi wanted to invite Luo Ziling over, so she cooperated.
Around nine oâclock, she left the hospital room and checked into a nearby hotel.
Chen Xiaoyi didnât want Luo Ziling to think less of her, so she still acted quite reserved when she saw him.
âLet me check on you first to see how youâre recovering,â Luo Ziling said, reaching out to Chen Xiaoyi.
Chen Xiaoyi obediently handed her hand to him.
When grabbing Chen Xiaoyiâs hand, Luo Ziling realized she was only wearing a nightgown,
which seemed slightly inappropriate as it seemed she wasnât wearing any underwear underneath. The woman might have just taken a bath; her body emanated a fresh, pleasant fragrance.
The tempting fragrance of a woman, coupled with that subtle allure, made Luo Zilingâs heartbeat accelerate again.
He felt like he was stealthily stealing a forbidden delight.