Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife-Chapter 792 - 790: Why Can’t I Sleep (Second Update)
Ning Yan was stunned once again; in this city where every inch of land is gold, he’s saying he has a house here? He’s got to be kidding, right?
Though Ning Yan was filled with doubt, he didn’t show it on his face.
"Mr. Ji, isn’t this a bit inappropriate? My car is over there. How about we go back to the hotel and meet Mr. Mai first?"
Not to mention, thinking about what Si Han’s brother said — it’s not reliable. Besides, he had gone through a lot just to secure the task of picking up Si Han. But now, if he can’t bring her back, how is he supposed to report to Mr. Mai?
"My family’s driver is waiting over there. I will explain to Mr. Mai myself."
Da Bao couldn’t be bothered to explain further. No sooner had he finished speaking than two people, looking like bodyguards, walked over, took the luggage from his hands, and courteously escorted the sibling pair into a luxury car parked at the entrance.
Ning Yan glanced at his compact car borrowed from a friend. His mood, originally high, plummeted to the depths.
Since the initial greeting, Nuonuo hadn’t really looked Ning Yan in the eye. It’s not that she was being snobbish, but Ning Yan was already someone she’d decided not to associate with.
Always under the careful protection of her family, the people she interacted with were extremely limited. Yet, even with this limited contact, she felt Ning Yan was excessively flippant and instinctively didn’t want to have deep contact with him.
Moreover, she knew her brother didn’t like this person, even held some resentment. In front of her brother, she certainly wouldn’t interact too much with him.
"Brother, will Mr. Mai blame us?"
But, Nuonuo was still a little worried about Mr. Mai’s attitude. After all, she was there for work, not a vacation. It was not an excessive request to stay with other staff members.
Da Bao patted her hand to reassure her, "No, I’ll explain to him properly."
The driver took the siblings to a villa about the same size as the Ji Family’s. After getting out of the car, Nuonuo looked around, "Brother, is this really our property?"
The bodyguard and driver who came to pick them up were strangers to Nuonuo, but Da Bao chatted and laughed with them as if they were old acquaintances.
"Yes, we have a branch here. Mom and Dad spend some time here every year to manage branch affairs. Didn’t you know?"
Da Bao was a bit surprised. Occasionally, Le Tong and Ji Rui talked about work matters at home, so he thought Nuonuo knew a little.
Nuonuo shook her head in embarrassment. She never got involved with Mom and Dad’s work matters and couldn’t help them either. She only knew they were busy and would travel each month to handle business in various places.
As for where the company had branches or what business these branches operated, she knew nothing.
"I’m here mainly to handle some business myself. Tomorrow, Brother Zhang will take you to Mr. Mai’s place. I need to visit the branch. Is that okay?"
Originally, Da Bao planned to bring this up after Nuonuo woke up, but since it came up now, he decided to make it clear to avoid the girl feeling disappointed.
Nuonuo, still feeling quite guilty, didn’t dare to say there was an issue after hearing Da Bao’s comment, fearing her matters might hinder her brother’s real business.
"No problem, Brother Zhang can just accompany me. Mr. Mai will arrange everything, so you can work without worries, Brother."
Brother Zhang they referred to was the Ji Family’s driver, directly tasked with handling the affairs of the Ji Family’s branch. Whenever Ji Rui Letong or Da Bao came over, he became their dedicated driver.
After entering the house, the siblings first took a bath, and by the time they came out, the housekeeper had already laid out a table full of steaming hot dishes.
The two chatted while eating, and Da Bao briefly explained the situation on this side. As for anything unclear, Da Bao told Nuonuo to ask Brother Zhang tomorrow.
After finishing their meal, they sat in the living room talking for a while. Probably due to jet lag, they started yawning between conversations, so they decided to go to bed.
Their bedrooms were next to each other, and after exchanging kisses and goodnights at the door, they each went to their rooms to rest.
Although Nuonuo was very tired, she couldn’t fall asleep despite tossing and turning for half an hour in bed.
The little girl picked up her phone and sent a pitiful message, "Aww! I can’t sleep... what to do?"
The message went unanswered, leaving Nuonuo disappointed. She buried her face in the pillow, thinking gloomily: That pig brother must have fallen asleep the moment his head hit the pillow!
Nuonuo lay on the bed in self-pity, when she vaguely heard the sound of a key turning in the lock.
Thinking it was her imagination, she didn’t pay much attention and buried her head in the pillow, lost in thought, until she felt the bed next to her sink slightly. By the time she realized it, she was wrapped in a warm embrace, blanket and all.
"Silly, weren’t you just yawning non-stop? How can you be unable to sleep now?"
A deep voice sounded in Nuonuo’s ear, hot breath blowing on her earlobe, sending a shiver through her body. Before she could respond, she was turned over, and warm lips pressed against hers, enveloping her in a shadow.
"Mmm..."
Nuonuo lacked even a shred of strength to resist, promptly losing her breath, along with her rationality... 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
When Da Bao finally released her, she lay limp on the bed like a deflated doll.
"Were you so desperate to see me that you couldn’t sleep?"
Although having thoroughly taken advantage, he still wouldn’t spare her verbally.
Nuonuo panted, too lazy to pay him any mind. She tugged at his shirt, using all her strength to burrow into his arms.
Just moments ago she was complaining of insomnia, yet now she snuggled a bit in his embrace, found a comfortable spot, and within seconds, fell utterly silent.
After a kiss, Da Bao felt as heated as a furnace, yet the girl in his arms was soon breathing evenly.
Da Bao looked down helplessly, planting a gentle kiss on the top of her head, a restrained smile playing at his lips.
...
The next day when Nuonuo woke up, she found herself alone in bed.
She frowned slightly. Her clear memory told her Da Bao had been by her side when she dozed off. So where was he now?
With tousled hair, she walked out into the living room, where the housekeeper clarified her doubts.
"Miss Si Han, Young Master Yu has gone back to the company. He asked you to call him when you wake up. After breakfast, Xiao Zhang will take you out."
Nuonuo acknowledged with a sound, then turned back to her room to pick up her phone and called out.
"Brother!" As soon as the call connected, Nuonuo’s voice rang with clarity.
"You little lazy pig, up so early? I arranged for you to visit Mr. Mai in the afternoon. You can head out after lunch; it’s not too late. Go back and sleep for a bit more!"
Da Bao’s voice, tender and full of affection, made Nuonuo feel warm and fuzzy inside.
