Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 397: You Make Me Feel Good

Chapter 397: Chapter 397: You Make Me Feel Good

When you’re loved, you can truly feel it.

Even if it’s cautious, it’s meant to bring joy.

...

During the May Day holiday, the chain hotels under Eastern First-class reached full capacity.

Watching the back-end data rise steadily, even someone as calm as Deng Yan couldn’t help but deepen his smile with joy.

Wei Lai rushed into Deng Yan’s office, "Cheng said we’ll have a dinner gathering tonight."

Deng Yan was polishing his glasses. Wei Lai took them away and stood by the desk, looking closely into Deng Yan’s eyes, and said:

"I’ve just realized, your eyes are so beautiful, your eyelashes are longer than mine."

Deng Yan felt embarrassed being stared at, leaning back slightly, and a second later, was pulled forward by Wei Lai grabbing his collar.

They were close, and Wei Lai gazed into his eyes, asking, "Do you want to try contact lenses?"

Deng Yan smelled the nice perfume on Wei Lai, which stirred him up, but they were at work, so he composed himself and said:

"I’ve tried before, but I’m not used to them."

"Oh, then forget it." Wei Lai put the glasses back on him, "You look quite handsome like this too."

Deng Yan thought for a moment, opened a drawer and took out a box of disposable contact lenses.

That evening, dinner was booked at Sea Flavour.

Cheng Qiaobei left early to pick up Chen Ningxi.

Wei Lai finished her work just as it was time to get off.

She tidied up the desk and walked out, calling, "Time to leave, we’re having a dinner party."

Zhou Chong and Shen Rongshen came out one after the other from the office area, while Deng Yan’s office door remained shut, with no sound from inside.

"You guys go down first. I’ll check on him."

Wei Lai pushed open Deng Yan’s office door and saw him uncomfortably holding his head.

She asked with concern, "What’s wrong with you?"

Deng Yan waved his hand, but didn’t look up, "You go ahead, I’ll be right there."

Wei Lai bent down and pulled his hand away, "What’s wrong with you? Oh my..."

Deng Yan’s eyes were red, and his glasses lay on the desk.

"What’s wrong with your eyes?" Wei Lai asked nervously.

Deng Yan stammered, "N-nothing."

Wei Lai saw a box of disposable contact lenses in the trash can, picked it up and asked him, "Did you wear them?"

Deng Yan nodded, closing his eyes in pain, "Maybe I haven’t worn them in a while, and my handling was a bit clumsy."

Wei Lai said, "Quick, take them out."

Deng Yan said, "Don’t you like me not wearing glasses?"

"Don’t be silly." Wei Lai lifted his chin, saw his eyes tear up, and gently blew, "There... feel better?"

"Mm." The discomfort eased, and Deng Yan opened his eyes.

"..."

"..."

They were too close, and Deng Yan’s throat moved.

Ever since they confirmed their relationship, Deng Yan’s interactions with her have been cautious and respectful, never crossing any lines.

Wei Lai had the urge to tease Deng Yan, "Want a kiss?"

Deng Yan clenched his fist, his throat gulping audibly.

Wei Lai heard him swallow clearly, suppressed a laugh, and slowly leaned closer to him.

Deng Yan watched her lips, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, Wei Lai said, "No one’s here right now, don’t be afraid."

"Uh..." Deng Yan turned his face away, "No."

"?" Wei Lai raised an eyebrow, feeling quite pleased with his reaction, "What’s up? Need to go home and feed the cat again?"

Deng Yan opened a drawer and diverted the topic, "I’ll put in some eye drops, you go ahead, Zhou Chong and the others must be waiting."

Wei Lai patted Deng Yan’s shoulder and laughed teasingly, "Don’t worry, if you don’t agree, I won’t make a move on you."

Deng Yan had just opened the eye drops and looked at her departing figure.

He wondered if she thought he lacked romance.

Deng Yan caught up at the elevator, Wei Lai turned to look at him, "Didn’t take them off?"

Deng Yan said, "Got used to it."

"Really okay?" Wei Lai asked.

Deng Yan shook his head, asked her, "Do I look handsome?"

Wei Lai chuckled, "I didn’t expect you to have an idol’s vanity."

The elevator doors opened, and they both walked in.

Deng Yan took a deep breath and asked, "Would you think it’s boring being with me?"

Wei Lai, puzzled, turned her head, "Hm?"

Deng Yan said, "I’m not good at joking or making you laugh. I’m worried that spending too much time with me, you’ll find me boring."

Wei Lai nudged him with her shoulder, "What are you thinking about all day, why are you suddenly saying this, what? Do you have some thoughts? Any complaints about me?"

"None." Deng Yan rubbed his fingertips, and just as the elevator doors were about to open, he mustered the courage to hold Wei Lai’s hand, "I’m just afraid you won’t like me anymore."

This was the first time Deng Yan took the initiative, giving Wei Lai a small pleasant surprise.

"Deng Yan,"

"Mm?" Deng Yan’s palms started to sweat.

"Have you never had a girlfriend before?"

Deng Yan said, "I’ve had one."

"When was that?"

Deng Yan answered honestly, "In college."

"How long did it last?"

"Less than a month."

"..." Better than none.

Wei Lai finally understood his cautiousness and awkwardness.

"Got it."

"Got what?" Deng Yan asked back.

Wei Lai smiled, "Not telling you."

The elevator doors closed, and Wei Lai pressed to open them again, she hooked her arm around Deng Yan’s as they walked out, the latter glanced at her hand, delicate wrist, jade-like fingers.

Deng Yan felt uneasy, due to his lack of emotional experience, he worried about not being considerate enough or making the other person happy.

"Wei Lai, if you feel I’m not doing well somewhere, let me know."

"Tell you, will you change?"

"Yes."

Wei Lai patted his stiff arm, "The only thing you need to change now is to relax."

Wei Lai got into Deng Yan’s car, every day Deng Yan gave Wei Lai a ride to and from work.

"Deng Yan," Wei Lai said, "Being with me, don’t be too reserved, or too nervous. You make me feel good, just relax."

Deng Yan started the car, smiling lightly, "Okay."

Cheng Qiaobei parked the car at the restaurant entrance, and Chen Ningxi got out of the passenger seat, she asked:

"What’s the theme today?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Celebration dinner."

From Cheng Qiaobei’s state of returning home these past few days, Chen Ningxi could judge that this May Day business venture had brought him some gains.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Eastern First-class had a good run during the May Day holiday."

Chen Ningxi said, "Looks like the marketing was quite successful."

Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes were full of longing, "Marketing is one thing, but I didn’t expect to get a lot of official support."

Chen Ningxi asked, "Specifically?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "I guess Dad had a call with tourism and culture authorities as the official account featured Eastern First-class’s brand."

"!" Chen Ningxi was wide-eyed, "Really?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Actually, I wasn’t aware either. It was Wei Lai who discovered our hotel’s video on the official account."

Chen Ningxi said, "That’s strange, my dad usually wouldn’t use connections privately."

Cheng Qiaobei: "I’m not clear on the specifics, but I’ll call Dad tonight to thank him."

Heading into the restaurant, Chen Ningxi asked, "Have they arrived?"

Cheng Qiaobei naturally held Chen Ningxi’s hand, "They should all be there."

Stopping in front of the mirror, Chen Ningxi adjusted her hairstyle and said, "It’s the first time having dinner with your colleagues, I’m a bit nervous."

"They’re all pretty easygoing, you already know Wei Lai and Deng Yan." Cheng Qiaobei smoothed her hair by her ear, "I’ll introduce you to Zhou Chong and Shen Rongshen."

Chen Ningxi asked, "What do they do?"

Cheng Qiaobei replied, "Zhou Chong is in charge of human resources, Shen Rongshen oversees the finance department."