Chapter 36 Departure
After a moment's silence, he slowly opened his mouth: "Okay..." His voice was low and weak, as if he had used up all his strength to utter this simple word to respond to the other party.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Yaoxia felt like she was collapsing like a deflated ball, and all the strength in her body seemed to be drained away along with those words.
Then he said softly: "You should have a good rest first."
"I'll wait here. If you need anything, just call me." Li Jinxi responded softly, then lay down again, but her eyes were still fixed on Lan Yaoxia, revealing complex emotions.
"We're getting divorced... I really can't bear it..." Li Jinxi muttered silently in her heart, tears blurring her eyes unknowingly.
Time passed by, the night deepened, and fatigue gradually set in. Lan Yaoxia finally couldn't resist the invasion of sleepiness and fell asleep on the bed. In the dead of night, Li Jinxi was awakened by a strong urge to urinate. She opened her eyes carefully and looked at Lan Yaoxia who was sleeping beside her. She really couldn't bear to wake him up.
So, Li Jinxi gently lifted the quilt and tiptoed out of bed. However, although she had tried to move as quietly as possible, the slight shaking of the bed still woke Lan Yaoxia up. In a daze, Lan Yaoxia saw that Li Jinxi had already put on her shoes, so she subconsciously asked, "What's wrong?"
Li Jinxi said softly, "I want to go to the bathroom." Upon hearing this, Lan Yaoxia immediately responded, "I'll go with you." Li Jinxi did not refuse, so the two walked towards the corridor side by side.
There was silence all the way, and Lan Yaoxia finally sent Li Jinxi safely to the bathroom door, and waited quietly outside.
It was midsummer, and the heat was unbearable. When the two returned to the villa, it was already noon. Li Jinxi began to pack her luggage, while Lan Yaoxia suddenly received a call from Lin Yunzhu. On the other end of the phone, Lin Yunzhu complained: "Boss, what's wrong with you? You actually left us alone!"
Faced with the accusation, Lan Yaoxia behaved unusually calmly. He just replied indifferently: "I have something urgent to do, so I'm leaving first." Lin Yunzhu was obviously not satisfied with this explanation. She said indignantly: "What a heartless boss! Humph, I don't want to waste any more words with you. I'm going shopping with my bestie." After that, she hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Lan Yaoxia quickly started packing his luggage. In just a few minutes, he had packed all the necessary items into his backpack.
When both of them were ready, he walked towards the garage, glanced at the vehicles parked there, and finally chose a jeep.
This jeep was spacious and sturdy, as if it could take them through any difficulties and obstacles. Lan Yaoxia opened the door, and Li Jinxi got in lightly and sat in the passenger seat. Then, the car slowly drove out of the garage and headed towards their common destination.
The destination of this trip is Gaoliang Ancient City, which is the first place they traveled after marriage and the place of memories they will treasure forever in their hearts. Li Jinxi hopes to feel the beauty and happiness again by revisiting the old place.
Recalling the past, they carefully planned the travel route together. At that time, they were full of expectations and longings for their future life. However, now, the reality is very sad... Li Jinxi silently watched Lan Yaoxia who was concentrating on driving, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.
During the journey, Li Jinxi would pick up the water bottle from time to time and gently hand it to Lan Yaoxia to quench his thirst. The atmosphere between the two gradually became relaxed and pleasant, and they seemed to have temporarily forgotten those unpleasant things.
After nearly five hours of driving, they barely stopped except for a short stop at a service station because they had to go to the bathroom. The long drive made them feel sore in the waist and back, but when they thought about arriving at their destination, all their fatigue disappeared.
Finally, as night fell, they arrived at the ancient city of Gaoliang. Li Jinxi checked in and chose a cozy double room, hoping to find back the sweet time they had.
After the two put their luggage away, they went to the hall to enjoy dinner. During the whole meal, Lan Yaoxia ordered dishes according to Li Jinxi's taste. After dinner, they strolled in this ancient city.
As night falls and the lights come on, the ancient city is adorned with bright lights, making it look like a dream. It is already crowded during the day, and even more lively at night.
The two of them shuttled through the bustling crowd, holding hands tightly, as if they had returned to the first time they came here.
They looked like a young couple in love, or a sweet newlywed couple, and they didn't look like a couple about to get divorced at all.
Li Jinxi was like an innocent little girl. She would always try on something she liked when she saw it on the street. If she was very happy, Lan Yaoxia would buy it for her without hesitation. Time passed quietly, and it was almost eleven o'clock in the evening before the two returned to the hotel together.
Lan Yaoxia finished her shower first, and then Li Jinxi went into the bathroom to wash off her tiredness. When Li Jinxi changed into her pajamas and walked out of the bathroom, Lan Yaoxia's cheeks flushed involuntarily.
The light, transparent, and looming silk pajamas seemed to be tailor-made for Li Jinxi, perfectly outlining her graceful figure and charming curves. Every detail exudes endless charm and temptation, making people irresistible.
At this moment, Lan Yaoxia's attention was completely attracted by the beautiful woman in front of him, and an indescribable impulse surged in his heart.
However, with the last bit of rationality left, he tried desperately to control himself and not let his emotions run wild.
Li Jinxi keenly caught the struggle in Lan Yaoxia's eyes, but did not expose it directly. She raised the corners of her mouth slightly, looked at him with a smile, then walked towards Lan Yaoxia lightly, stretched out her arms without hesitation and hugged him tightly, and asked softly: "Husband, am I beautiful like this?"
Faced with such intimate actions and tender words, Lan Yaoxia's throat was so dry that she could hardly make a sound. After a fierce inner struggle, she finally squeezed out two words from between her teeth: "It looks good..."
Before she finished her words, Li Jinxi's lips were as soft and quick as a butterfly, close to Lan Yaoxia's lips. This sudden kiss instantly ignited the long-suppressed passion between them, and Lan Yaoxia's last bit of rationality was instantly destroyed.
Then, the two of them embraced and kissed each other passionately and affectionately, their bodies involuntarily moving closer to the bed... Their breathing became more rapid and heavy, and the atmosphere in the room became more ambiguous and hot...