Beijing Colors Lingering

After a long while, the clear blue sky began to display the magnificent sight of the setting sun melting into gold.

When it was time to leave work, Shen Jinsui walked out of the company building with He Xiaoxiao and the others.

The editor-in-chief suggested the department members organize a dinner party on Friday the day before yesterday. Shen Jinsui thought that she had no plans for Friday, so she agreed to attend this week's gathering.

The dinner was to be held at a hotel near the company, and the editor-in-chief had someone book a large private room in advance.

While waiting for the food, Shen Jinsui suddenly remembered what happened yesterday, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings. In fact, she had felt regretful when she woke up this morning.

However, since things had come to this, she could only wait until Zhou Yancong returned to China before making any further decisions.

Seeing Shen Jinsui looking thoughtful, He Xiaoxiao, who was sitting next to her, asked curiously, "Suisui, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Jinsui snapped out of her reverie and gently shook her head, "It's nothing."

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, He Xiaoxiao did not press the matter further.

After a while, the waiters began to serve the exquisite and delicious dishes.

When the last dish was placed on the table, everyone began to eat.

A dozen minutes later, the lights in the private room suddenly dimmed, and a soothing and romantic piano piece inexplicably began to play.

Immediately afterwards, the door to the private room was opened from the outside.

The people who were eating were curious and looked up at the door.

Then, a man appeared at the door of the private room, carrying a bouquet of red roses as he slowly walked in.

Shen Jinsui had just finished drinking a glass of warm water and was wiping her hands with a towel when she heard the noise and looked up.

Upon seeing who it was, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

Why is this person so persistent?

He Xiaoxiao whispered to Shen Jinsui, "Suisui, it's actually Qin Lei. What's he doing here?"

Ding Jiayi glanced at Qin Lei and said with certainty, "He definitely came here to find Sui Sui."

"Sui Sui clearly rejected him, so why is he still trying to get attention?" Yu Qing complained with considerable disdain.

The other colleagues also knew about Qin Lei's pursuit of Shen Jinsui, and they looked at him curiously.

Shen Jinsui glanced at her colleagues present. Judging from their reactions, they were all unaware that Qin Lei had come here on his own.

At that moment, Qin Lei walked to Shen Jinsui's side, his face full of affection, a smile playing on his lips, and called out her name: "Shen Jinsui".

Shen Jinsui put down the towel in her hand, looked at him expressionlessly, and said in a low voice, "Is there something you need? Your behavior is disturbing our meal."

Qin Lei was unconcerned by her lukewarm attitude and handed her the roses he was holding.

After a long pause, Qin Lei smiled gently, his lips curving into a fervent gaze as he slowly said, "Shen Jinsui, I fell for you the first time I saw you. I like you. Would you like to be with me?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Jinsui's expression turned cold.

The others present exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions shifting in all directions.

He Xiaoxiao glanced at Qin Lei, then exchanged glances with Ding Jiayi and Yu Qing, all three of them tacitly showing their disdain.

Who would confess their feelings so rashly?

Such high-profile behavior not only affects their dinner gathering, but also feels somewhat like moral blackmail.

They all disliked Qin Lei, seeing him as a playboy who knew how to have fun, and felt that Shen Jinsui and Zhou Yancong were a better match.

At this moment, Shen Jinsui stood up, crossed her arms, stared at Qin Lei, and slowly opened her lips, her voice cold and indifferent: "I have already made it very clear to you before that I have no feelings for you, we can't be together, and you don't need to waste your energy and time pursuing me."

Qin Lei gazed at her, coaxing her gently, his tone sincere: "Shen Jinsui, I'm telling you the truth. I like you, and I hope you can give me a chance, okay?"

Before Shen Jinsui could respond, a slight sound came from the door of the private room, and everyone turned to look.

The next moment, a tall and imposing man walked into the private room, his steps steady, his deep, dark eyes seeming to be about to unleash a storm.

After everyone recognized who it was, they all stood up at the same time.

He went straight to Shen Jinsui's side, then snatched the bouquet from Qin Lei's hand, threw it on the ground, and casually stepped on the roses, crushing the petals.

He slightly lifted his eyelids and glanced at Qin Lei with unhurried ease. A chilling aura emanated from his handsome and noble face, and the atmosphere around him became even more oppressive.

Qin Lei was suddenly startled, actually frightened by the strange man's gaze.

Shen Jinsui raised her eyes to look at him, paused for a moment, and then a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

How come he is here?

A moment later, the man, his face grim, pulled Shen Jinsui into his arms, his lips close to her ear, his voice laced with chilling coldness: "Do you dare to agree to him and see what happens?"