94: Chapter 94 Senior Ranran, could you please wear a mask?

Shen Wang's heart skipped a beat, and a warm surge immediately flooded his heart.

He understood the subtext behind this simple question almost instantly.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, and he leaned slightly towards Qin Ran, asking with a smile:

"Senior... do you want to come up and have a taste?"

Qin Ran did not answer immediately; the car was so quiet that the slight sound of their breathing could be heard.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes fluttering, clearly engaged in an intense internal struggle.

The time taken to think felt exceptionally long, but to Shen Wang, it was only a few seconds.

Finally, she nodded gently, emitting an almost inaudible "Mm" from her throat.

But immediately after, she quickly raised her head, her cheeks flushed, yet she tried hard to put on a serious expression, adding: "It's settled, we're... we're just tasting the wine!"

Shen Wang immediately raised a hand, as if taking an oath.

"Of course! Don't worry, Senior, we'll only drink when we go up!"

"You rascal!"

Qin Ran couldn't help but chuckle at him, and the tense atmosphere eased considerably.

The two got out of the car and walked into the apartment building entrance, one after the other.

The voice-activated lights in the hallway turned on level by level with their footsteps, and slowly extinguished after a moment of silence.

Opening the door to the rental, the room was still simple, even a bit messy.

"The place is a bit messy, please don't mind, Senior."

Shen Wang invited Qin Ran in and casually placed the kraft paper bag containing the Moutai on the small coffee table.

Qin Ran walked in and curiously looked around at this environment, which was completely different from what she had imagined.

There was no luxury of the powerful here, only the traces of an ordinary young person's life, which actually allowed her to relax her taut nerves slightly.

"It's not bad, more... 'lived-in' than I imagined."

She smiled slightly and found a relatively tidy spot on the sofa to sit down, though she still unconsciously maintained an elegant posture.

Shen Wang went to the kitchen to wash two glass cups, brought out some snacks to go with the wine, and sat opposite Qin Ran.

"Come, Senior, have a taste of the Provincial Party Secretary's private collection."

Shen Wang poured a little less than half a cup for both of them.

Qin Ran took the cup, and her fingertips accidentally brushed against Shen Wang's fingers, causing her to tremble slightly.

Shen Wang raised his cup: "Thank you, Senior, for picking me up late at night, and thank you... for being willing to come up and 'have a taste'."

His words carried a double meaning, which Qin Ran naturally understood.

She felt her cheeks warm up, but she did not back down. Meeting Shen Wang's gaze, she also raised her cup: "You're welcome, Junior."

The glasses clinked softly, making a crisp sound.

The first sip went down, a warm sensation spreading from her throat to her stomach, followed by a sweet aftertaste and a lingering fragrance.

It was indeed good wine, but at this moment, the taste of the wine didn't seem to be the most important thing anymore.

However, Qin Ran seemed to have really come up to drink.

Or rather, if she didn't drink to numb herself, she probably wouldn't be able to face what was coming next.

After a few glasses, the atmosphere became a bit different.

The conversation slowly drifted to some interesting stories from their university days, and occasionally touched upon scattered insights about their respective jobs.

Qin Ran spoke more than usual, and her eyes softened considerably.

Under the influence of the alcohol, those bright eyes seemed to be covered with a watery luster.

Shen Wang's heartbeat also slowly accelerated.

Senior Ran Ran... is truly beautiful!

Before long, that large bottle of Moutai was gradually bottoming out.

When Shen Wang poured the last two glasses and the bottle was completely empty, the air between them seemed to freeze for a moment.

"It's gone."

Shen Wang shook the empty bottle and looked at Qin Ran.

Qin Ran's cheeks were flushed, her eyes unfocused, and there was still a little bit left in the glass in her hand.

She didn't speak, just tilted her head back slightly and finished the remaining wine in her glass in one gulp.

This action carried a hint of determination, as if she were letting down her last bit of defense.

The alcohol made her fair skin reveal an alluring pink, which spread all the way to her delicate collarbone.

Putting down the glass, she let out a gentle breath of hot air scented with wine, looking at Shen Wang with a somewhat unfocused gaze.

Shen Wang only felt his mouth dry; he moved closer, his voice unconsciously taking on a low, hoarse tone: "Senior, the wine... has been tasted."

"Mm..."

Qin Ran responded softly, her voice as faint as a mosquito.

She did not dodge Shen Wang's approach; instead, she slightly lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings.

What followed seemed to have been pressed on fast-forward, or perhaps it was just the natural course of events.

"Senior..."

"Yes?"

"Is it okay?"

"...Mm."

"Senior, you are so beautiful..."

"Don't... don't say it..."

"Junior..."

"I'm here."

"Be gentle..."

"Okay."

Half an hour later.

"Senior, you actually..."

Shen Wang was dumbfounded.

Who could have thought that Senior Ran Ran was actually...

"Dummy!"

Qin Ran gave Shen Wang a coquettish glare.

Shen Wang smiled and slowly moved closer again.

"Senior?"

"Yes!"

"Can you... can you put on a mask?"

"Huh?"

Qin Ran was stunned. Why wear a mask?

Then, she realized.

"You... bastard!"

Qin Ran seemed to be angry.

"Do you know that I just drank alcohol!"

"So what?" Shen Wang was confused.

A mischievous smile appeared on Qin Ran's bright and moving face: "If I charge you with rape, it'll be a guaranteed conviction!"

Shen Wang: "..."

The next day.

Before eight o'clock, Qin Ran was awakened on time by her biological clock.

As her consciousness gradually cleared, Qin Ran first felt a strange yet distinct soreness spreading throughout her body.

Especially between her waist and legs.

Fragments of last night's memories flooded into her mind, making her instantly alert, her cheeks starting to burn uncontrollably.

She turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on the sleeping profile of the man beside her.

Shen Wang was sleeping soundly, looking quiet and even a bit childish.

Qin Ran watched him quietly, her mood somewhat complicated for a moment.

She didn't know if her decision last night was right or wrong.

With her looks, ability, and background working at the Provincial Party Committee, she had never lacked suitors.

Among them were many young talents and those from prominent families.

But how to put it, Qin Ran had always been picky.

Those who were too ordinary, she couldn't look down upon; she felt they couldn't walk alongside her on a spiritual and realistic level.

Those with too prominent backgrounds, she instinctively resisted, not wanting to become a canary kept in a gorgeous cage, losing herself and the meaning of striving.

She longed for someone to rely on, but she was also afraid of being controlled and bound.

This contradiction made her always maintain distance and caution in relationships.

Until Shen Wang appeared, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, breaking her inherent rhythm.

Ordinary family, but prominent background?

This contradiction actually appeared perfectly in Shen Wang!

However, Qin Ran didn't know if her choice was right or wrong!

But regardless, at least last night was pleasurable.

Thinking of certain fragments, a faint, satisfied smile unconsciously curled up at the corners of Qin Ran's mouth.

She carefully propped herself up, avoiding waking Shen Wang, and then leaned over to leave a gentle kiss...