Chapter 108 Was it a gift from my boyfriend?
"What a pity. I'm going for something special this time, so it's not convenient to bring anyone along,"
"Otherwise, I would have definitely taken you with me."
The smile on Chen Na's face faded slightly.
She understood perfectly; this was a polite rejection.
But she wasn't angry. She looked down at the gift box in her arms.
Her heart felt balanced again:
It's fine. Anyway, he spent over eighty thousand on me today.
Looking at her entire social circle, no other man had this kind of boldness.
As long as I keep him happy, there will be plenty of benefits in the future.
The two shopped for over another hour.
Lin Chen had finished buying all the supplies for his trip and was carrying several bags.
He said to Chen Na:
"Let's go. We're heading to a nearby hotel; I've already booked dinner."
Chen Na's heart fluttered, a blush rising to her face as she stole a glance at Lin Chen.
A luxury suite, over eighty thousand spent...
Something else was bound to happen in that room.
She didn't say anything, but she held Lin Chen's arm a bit tighter.
The two of them had a tacit understanding. They were silent the whole way, but each was making their own little calculations.
The air was filled with a scent that was both ambiguous and pragmatic.
Testing the Waters in the Hotel
"Wow...!"
As soon as Chen Na stepped into the hotel lobby, her eyes lit up.
Her voice rose half a pitch.
Her hand unconsciously tugged at the hem of her newly bought dress.
"This hotel is just too top-tier, isn't it?"
"Just this crystal chandelier looks like it's worth a fortune!"
The Waiter, dressed in a crisp uniform and wearing a standard yet distant smile,
led them toward the elevator, speaking in a steady tone:
"Sir, Madam, this way please,"
"The luxury suite you reserved is on the 18th floor."
Once the elevator doors opened, Chen Na's exclamations never stopped.
Until the Waiter swiped the card to open the door,
and she froze on the spot, unable to move her feet.
An entire wall of floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offered a full view of the street below.
The carpet was so soft that half her foot could sink into it.
A crystal vase on the nightstand held fresh white roses.
Even the air carried a faint scent of aromatherapy.
"Holy..."
She swallowed hard and turned to look at Lin Chen.
Her tone was filled with disbelief, mixed with a bit of intentional coquettishness.
"This luxury room must cost over a thousand a night, right?"
"In all my years, I've never stayed in such a nice place."
Lin Chen leaned against the doorframe.
The corners of his mouth curled into a faint, enigmatic smile.
His tone was nonchalant, yet brimmed with absolute confidence:
"A thousand?"
"You're underestimating it. 8,888 a night."
"Gulp..."
The sound of Chen Na swallowing was clearly audible.
Her eyes widened into circles, and her mind instantly went into an uproar:
8,888?
It looks like today wasn't a waste. As long as I keep him happy,
won't designer bags and jewelry be easy to get in the future?
On the surface, however, she acted flattered and overwhelmed.
She lightly patted her chest:
"It's so expensive... won't it be too much of an extravagance?"
The Waiter spoke up at the right moment, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere between them:
"Sir, the meal you ordered is being prepared,"
"A Waiter will deliver it to your room shortly. Please wait a moment."
After speaking, he bowed slightly.
He gently closed the door and left with light steps.
The moment the door closed,
the nonchalance on Lin Chen's face vanished instantly, and his gaze became burning hot.
He walked up to Chen Na in a few steps.
Before she could react,
he swept her up in a princess carry.
"Ah!"
Chen Na let out a startled cry and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.
Her cheeks instantly flushed, but her heart was secretly filled with joy.
Here it comes. It really wasn't a waste of effort.
She feigned modesty, squirming a bit and murmuring, "Don't be like this...".
But her body honestly leaned into his embrace, without even the strength to resist.
Lin Chen lowered his head and kissed her directly.
It was a bit overbearing and a bit probing.
Chen Na closed her eyes and responded submissively.
She calculated in her mind:
I'll perform well in a bit,
and try to make him completely unable to leave me.
Maybe I can even get him to buy me another set of jewelry.
Lin Chen's hand wasn't idle either, sliding down from her waist.
His fingertips touched the soft fabric.
He was just about to take it a step further when...
"Ding-dong, ding-dong!"
The doorbell suddenly rang, accompanied by the Waiter's voice:
"Hello, room service!"
"Please open the door!"
Lin Chen paused and released Chen Na with some annoyance.
He lightly scratched her chin with his fingertip.
His eyes were full of teasing:
"What's the rush? We'll continue after dinner."
Chen Na's cheeks were bright red. She lowered her head,
pretending to tidy her clothes, but she felt a bit disappointed...
and also a bit relieved.
After all, today was her first real interaction with Lin Chen.
Last time at the bar, they had only greeted each other.
They'd only spoken a few words. To say she could completely let loose
was still a bit difficult.
Lin Chen went to open the door, and the Waiter pushed a trolley in.
He placed the four dishes on the table one by one.
Each one was as exquisite as a work of art. The portions weren't large,
but they looked very appetizing.
"Sir, Madam, please enjoy your meal. Press the call button anytime if you need anything."
With that, he withdrew.
Silence returned to the room.
The two sat at the dining table, the atmosphere a bit awkward.
Chen Na held her chopsticks and took small bites.
Her eyes stole glances at Lin Chen from time to time.
Her mind was a mess:
What exactly does he mean?
Does he just want to play around with me, or does he really want a girlfriend?
But no matter what, as long as he has money, that's enough.
Lin Chen, however, ate calmly.
As he ate, he quietly observed Chen Na,
watching her feigned restraint and her inability to stop stealing glances at him.
After a while, Lin Chen put down his chopsticks.
He picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth and said casually:
"I'm done eating."
Having said that, he didn't stand on ceremony with Chen Na.
He took off his jacket,
lay down on the bed with his limbs spread out,
and said without looking up from the ceiling:
"Waiting for you."
Chen Na's chopsticks paused. She understood instantly.
It was time for her to pay her dues.
Lin Chen had spent so much money today—the hotel, the dinner...
If she didn't show some sincerity, how could she make him willing to spend money on her?
How could she truly become his girlfriend
and live a life without worries in the future?
She put down her chopsticks, no longer in the mood for food.
She fished the jewelry Lin Chen had bought her that afternoon out of her bag.
A gold necklace and a pair of diamond studs. She carefully put them on,
squeezed out what she thought was her sweetest smile for the phone camera,
and took several selfies.
Then she specifically walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and stood sideways,
so she could capture the street view behind her.
while also highlighting the jewelry she was wearing. She took two more photos.
Once done, she couldn't wait to post them to her moments,
The caption read: "An unexpected surprise,"
Then she held her phone,
happily waiting for likes and comments.
She wanted everyone in her circle to see
how well she was living now
and how wealthy a man was pursuing her.
Sure enough, after a short while, her moments exploded.
Likes and comments poured in one after another.
"Wow!"
"Nana, where is this?"
"It's so high-end!"
"The new jewelry is absolutely stunning!"
"Those diamond studs are blinding me!"
"Heavens, is this a gift from your boyfriend?"