novelraw Chapter 69 A Misunderstanding That Was a Little Bit Naïve!
Chapter 69 A Misunderstanding That Was a Little Bit Naïve!
The bathroom in Li Shuo's suite...
Jessica stood under the showerhead, her hands supporting her on the tiles, her head bowed, letting the hot water pour down from above, flowing down her spine... then splitting at the rounded spot behind her, splashing onto the tiles beneath her long legs.
Water droplets clung to her eyelashes as she blinked... letting out a soft, comfortable hum.
She shook her head, splashing water droplets everywhere.
I rinsed my face with hot water for a while, recalling the calming cedar scent that filled my nostrils when Li Shuo draped his coat over me.
And that sudden sense of security, my body feels so soft and comfortable now!
Wrapped in a bath towel, she then began to seriously explore Li Shuo's ridiculously large Deluxe Suite at the Peninsula Hotel in New York.
The living room was more spacious than the entire first floor of her house. The curtains were electric, there were fresh flowers on the bedside table, and there were handwritten daily blessing cards on the coffee table.
"Mr. Li Shuo..." she read the name on the card, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Jessica's face still felt hot as she recalled what she had just whispered to Li Shuo.
"Could you go buy me some clothes, please..." She lowered her voice and deliberately let her breath brush against Li Shuo's ear.
"I don't like other people, especially other men, knowing my size. Could you go and get it for me? My size is..."
The last few numbers were as faint as a shy mosquito's hum.
However, I remember my brother Joshua saying that Paul Toretto, the organizer of CBGB that day, had a lot of connections in the music industry.
What Li Shuo was talking to that person about was something about investing in something, a music festival… She didn’t hear the whole thing, but considering what she’d seen these past few days…
A personal studio for Time Warner? Personal service from a senior partner at Gang Tyre law firm! And VIP service at the Peninsula Hotel in New York…?
He really is a perfect handsome man, just like an Eastern "prince".
She wrapped the bath towel tighter around herself, lay down on the soft bed in the bedroom, and casually picked up the remote control.
The TV is on, but on silent.
She changed the channel.
After a few boring rounds, my fingers stopped.
She glanced at the screen and looked away, but she didn't throw away the remote.
What is the logo of this beautiful country?
...The kind of channel that used to be locked at home, Joshua used to mess with it and got a beating from his father.
Wasn't it said that these channels require a paid subscription to unlock?
Why did it start playing immediately?!
What are those weird "Batman," "Catwoman," and "Poison Ivy" characters doing in this scene?!
Hey~ what are you guys up to?!
No! ~!
She frantically searched for the exit button, not knowing which one she had pressed…
The volume suddenly blasted!
That sound filled the entire room without warning.
The sound effects are amazing!
Jessica's mind went blank, and she frantically pressed the mute button.
Damn it—why is the doorbell ringing?!
…the doorbell rang urgently and continuously!
She panicked... Why is it getting louder the more she presses the button?
Then just press the power off button.
The room is quiet now... and the doorbell hasn't rung!
But then there was a loud knocking on the door.
Is this a hotel guest just passing by the room? Looking to cause trouble!?
How embarrassing!
If Li were here... no... thank goodness he's not!
Jessica froze on the soft, large bed.
It’s over.
She remembered that she only had a bath towel on her, and then she looked at the shelf in the glass cabinet next to her and saw two sets of silk pajamas!
Without thinking, I quickly ripped off the bath towel... and hurriedly put on the fuchsia outfit amidst the sudden swaying "holy light"!
As Jessica rushed to open the door, she paused for a moment, lost in thought, looking at her reflection in the full-length mirror behind the door, dressed in an oriental silk nightgown.
Wow, I look so good!
Then I heard Li's voice outside the door calling, "Natalie!"
So it was this "New York Bagel" girl!
Jessica deliberately only opened the door a crack, without going out.
Natalie Portman stood in the doorway.
She wanted to rush in immediately, but she couldn't move her feet.
It wasn't out of politeness; it was because she suddenly realized it at the last second.
By what right? By what status do she question and express her anger?
In that instant, my heart felt like it had been squeezed.
What was once a misunderstanding that caused pain has now turned into bitterness.
She unconsciously raised her hand and pressed it against her chest.
...Oh no! I'm really "sick" here.
Evan Carter, who had been worried that his little boss might get into trouble because of a woman, witnessed this scene when he returned.
Looking at Natalie Portman's expression, and then thinking about Jessica Alba inside, and that half-open suite door, he really didn't want to get involved.
"Little boss! No matter what happens... just don't take your pants off! Good luck!"
He whispered something to the astonished Li Shuo, then smoothly turned and entered the elevator to leave!
As the elevator descended, Evan Carter pondered the situation.
It's definitely time to let his lovely and beautiful daughter change her major.
Law school and business studies are not suitable for women; the real blue ocean lies in dealing with wealthy individuals' assets and divorce proceedings.
Despite his young age, Li Shuo, this client, has a wealth of information he could find about his Chinese paternal background, the recent collaboration with Time Warner, Vista Trust, Goldenvoice... and the information he inadvertently discovered in the appendix to the contract between Spielberg DreamWorks and Peninsula...!
In short, this kid is going to be something special!
Combined with Li Shuo's "efficiency and effectiveness" in seducing women!
From now on, just serving him alone will probably be enough to feed his daughter who has just entered law school.
The elevator doors opened.
Just as he was making his famous plans, he suddenly stumbled as he took his first step.
wrong?
I just felt like something was off.
...Never mind, I'll think about it later.
Upstairs, Natalie went into the room anyway.
I spotted Jessica Alba immediately.
And then there's that nightgown she's wearing?!
Chinese embroidery, silk fabric, neckline just the right amount to show the collarbone... and half-concealed... "avocado"!
Hiss! Whew! She's not angry! Not angry!
She remembered that ridiculously expensive nightgown from the Peninsula Hotel in New York very clearly!
She had wanted to wear it when she lived here before, but she held back in order to "save money" for Li Shuo and wore the one she brought with her.
That bitch!
Natalie's gaze swept across the room.
A stained women's outfit was draped over the back of the sofa, while Li Shuo's suit jacket was on the other side.
She took a deep breath.
Then she saw the expression on Jessica's face.
That's not awkward.
It was a kind of...she was all too familiar with it.
Every time I went to audition, those shrewd female competitors always had that kind of smile on their faces!
Jessica blinked and spoke first.
"Oops~!"
The sound was soft, like milk foam.
"You found out."
She turned to Li Shuo, who was carrying shopping bags.
"Li, thank you for buying me new clothes."
He paused for a moment.
"From now on, of all the guys I meet, only you will know my size."
Li Shuo!? No way...you're playing this high?!? Uh...that's really high!
After saying all that, Jessica looked at Natalie Portman with a hint of smugness.
Huh? Why is she laughing?! Shouldn't she have stormed out in a rage?!
Natalie, who already possessed high emotional and intellectual intelligence, forced herself to calm down and think things through again after seeing Li Shuo's reaction.
I understand everything now... and then I put on that kind of smile that's like an adult watching a child being unreasonable.
He ignored Jessica's gaze.
"...What trouble did this 'California avocado' get into today?"
Li Shuo looked around and placed the shopping bag on the coffee table.
"Drew Barrymore was mobbed by paparazzi at this hotel, and Jessica went to help her get her clothes wet. After I took care of the situation, I went to buy her a new one."
I've clearly stated the facts in three sentences... That's it.
Then Li Shuo decided not to give them another chance.
"Eben originally wanted to treat me to another meal before I returned to China tomorrow, so he booked a French restaurant."
He shrugged.
"He's run away now, do you two want to go?"
Want to go back to China!?
Natalie's heart sank slightly. So suddenly?! Why didn't you tell me first?!
Jessica was the first to react: "Huh? You're going back to China? Are you still coming?"
Li Shuo smiled and said, "Of course I'll come."
"How long?" Natalie asked this time.
"I'll probably come back in September. You're preparing to join the film crew recently, so I thought it would be fine to let you know today. By then, you'll have almost finished filming, and we can continue to handle the film and other matters."
Three months...it's alright.
It just so happens that I'm about to join the cast of "Fang Xin Tian Ya".
Thinking about it that way, it doesn't seem like a big deal anymore.
No one spoke, and everyone seemed to have relaxed a bit.