Chapter 55: No Longer Wanting to Touch

Ling Yao looked at Lu Qingyun in surprise. Unintentionally, she met a pair of gentle and profound eyes.

These eyes exuded a captivating charm, as if they held endless stories, and they were as bright and deep as stars, making people involuntarily sink into them.

Her heart skipped a beat, and the blush on her face became even more vivid, like a blooming peach blossom, delicate and charming.

Lu Qingyun’s lips curved upwards, slowly breaking into a smile. This smile was like the sunlight of spring, instantly reaching her eyes.

Wu Xin’s eyes shone brightly as she looked at Ling Yao and Lu Qingyun. She was excitedly screaming in her heart.

 Oh my god, I want to bring the Civil Affairs Bureau here. Let them get married right now.

Ling Yao realized her gaffe and hurriedly looked away. She reached out and picked up the drink on the table, taking a sip to try to hide her emotions.

 This man was indeed very outstanding.

 Every move he made was full of confidence and elegance, making her unable to help but be attracted to him.

But when she thought about the past, her heart sank. She didn’t want to fall into the quagmire of love again in this lifetime.

She wanted to focus on her career and not be troubled by emotions.

 She wanted to be an independent woman, pursuing her dreams and goals.

“Don’t worry about it. I have nothing to do anyway.” Lu Qingyun picked up a piece of fish for Ling Yao, “Try this.”

“Thank you! I can do it myself.” Ling Yao’s voice was cold. Since she had made her decision, she would keep her distance from Lu Qingyun.

Lu Qingyun also sensed the change in Ling Yao, “What’s wrong?” Just now, he felt like he was getting closer to Ling Yao.

Now, it seemed like there was a barrier between them. Ling Yao was clearly resisting his approach.

“Nothing.” Ling Yao turned to chat with Wu Xin.

“Why aren’t you chatting with Brother Lu?” Wu Xin wanted to watch their interaction.

 Ideally, they would have some indirect kissing, like grabbing the wrong chopsticks or the wrong wine glass. Just thinking about it was exciting.

“Aren’t you going to the department store tomorrow to buy that dress you liked?

I’ll go with you after school. After you buy it, you can accompany me to see Brother Lu.”

 Ling Yao didn’t want to be alone with Lu Qingyun tomorrow.

Wu Xin blinked, “I can get it the day after tomorrow.” She really wanted to go watch the play, but if she went, wouldn’t she be a third wheel? It was so difficult.

Lu Qingyun looked at Ling Yao’s profile and felt a slight disappointment. Why had she suddenly changed her attitude towards him? Had he done something wrong?

The party ended, and Lu Qingyun offered to drive Ling Yao home.

Ling Yao was about to refuse, but Wu Xin said beside her, “It’s so late. I’m afraid to go back alone.

 Brother Lu, you can drive me and Ling Yao home.” She had to create opportunities for them.

“Isn’t your brother here?” Ling Yao turned to Wu Xin in confusion. Not only was Wu Xin’s brother here, but her parents were also here today.

“My brother’s car can’t fit everyone. Oh, come on, get in the car. I’m already a little sleepy.” Wu Xin pulled Ling Yao towards Lu Qingyun’s car.

Lu Qingyun smiled and followed them.

Wu Xin got into the passenger seat first, “Ling Yao, you sit in the back with Brother Lu.”

Ling Yao glanced at Lu Qingyun and felt a little conflicted.

Lu Qingyun had already opened the back door and was waiting for Ling Yao to get in.

“Okay.” Ling Yao walked to the back and got into the car. She had sat with Lu Qingyun before, so there was no need to be pretentious.

Lu Qingyun got into the car and closed the door, “Drive. Take Miss Wu home first.” He instructed Xiao Liu.

“Yes!” Xiao Liu stepped on the gas, and the car slowly started, driving forward.

The car was quiet all the way. No one spoke.

Wu Xin thought she would see an interaction between Ling Yao and Lu Qingyun, but when she got out of the car, they didn’t even say a word to each other.

They were like strangers, which made her a little disappointed.

“I’m going home. See you later!” Wu Xin waved to Ling Yao and Lu Qingyun in the car. She winked at Ling Yao.

 Sister, hurry up! Don’t miss a man like Brother Lu.

“See you tomorrow!” Ling Yao smiled and waved to Wu Xin, watching her figure walk into the apartment complex.

The car started again, like a shooting star in the night, breaking through the silent night sky, leaving a beautiful arc.

Lu Qingyun turned to look at Ling Yao. He took off his jacket and handed it to her, “It will be cold when you get out of the car.

 Put this on first.” The weather was getting warmer, but there was a big temperature difference between morning and night.

 Ling Yao was only wearing a dress. She would definitely be cold when she got out of the car.

“Thank you! I’m not cold.” Ling Yao declined softly, looking at the night scene outside the window.

“Do you have something against me?” Lu Qingyun put the jacket on Ling Yao.

Ling Yao was the first girl who had ever made him feel something. He didn’t want to miss her like this.

Ling Yao felt a warmth on her body, and her heart skipped a beat. “No.” How could she have something against Lu Qingyun? She just didn’t dare to try again.

She had tasted the bitter fruit of love in her previous life. She didn’t want to touch it again in this life.

The car fell silent again.

“I’m home. Thank you!” Ling Yao took off the jacket and handed it back to Lu Qingyun.

“Keep it on. Give it back to me later.” Lu Qingyun opened the car door and got out from the other side.

Ling Yao looked at Lu Qingyun in surprise.

“I’ll walk you to your door before I leave.” Lu Qingyun didn’t give Ling Yao a chance to refuse. He took a long stride and walked forward.

Ling Yao pursed her lips and followed.

They walked one after the other, neither speaking.

Suddenly, Lu Qingyun stopped. He heard a movement from the corner of the wall in front of him. He reached out to grab Ling Yao, who was about to move forward, and gave her a wink.

 He put his hand to his lips and made a silencing gesture. He had been trained in hearing and eyesight, especially at night. His five senses were very sharp.

Ling Yao also felt something was wrong. She nodded slightly.

Lu Qingyun was about to go check it out when, at that moment, a dark figure rushed out from the corner of the wall.

 He was holding a bottle of drink and threw it at Ling Yao and Lu Qingyun.

Lu Qingyun reacted quickly. He kicked the person away with his foot and turned around to embrace Ling Yao, shielding her from the liquid that was thrown at them.

A foul smell mixed with the sizzling sound of skin being burned.

Ling Yao smelled it and knew that the person had thrown sulfuric acid. She anxiously pulled away from Lu Qingyun’s embrace,

 “Brother Lu, let me help you to my house to get some medicine.”

She knew how powerful sulfuric acid was. If it wasn’t treated in time, Lu Qingyun’s skin would be burned, and he might even be scarred.

Lu Qingyun felt a burning pain in his back, as if millions of ants were biting him.

He groaned in pain but still remembered to comfort Ling Yao, “Don’t be afraid. I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

“Brother Lu, don’t talk.” Ling Yao looked at Lu Qingyun with concern. Her heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly.

Xiao Liu also heard the commotion and ran over, “Captain!”