This person, no need to ask, you know who it is.
My mind suddenly cleared. Although I couldn't remember what I had done, it didn't change the facts before my eyes.
I rolled over, found my clothes, and quickly put them on. While I didn't want to evade, I still lacked the courage for two strangers to meet naked.
After I was dressed, I casually covered Xie Nana's body with a blanket. Unexpectedly, this move stirred her.
Without opening her eyes, she grabbed my hand and mumbled, "Don't get up, stay and sleep with me a while longer."
I tried hard to pull away, but her grip was so tight I couldn't move.
Besides, even if I got out of bed, where could I go?
I might as well lie down next to her, just keeping a certain distance.
I stared at the ceiling, my head still a bit fuzzy. I didn't know what time it was, but I guessed it was at least past midnight.
I looked at Xie Nana sleeping on her side in the faint light, and thought about myself. What was this? Not only had I drunk too much, but I had also… with her.
At this moment, Xie Nana muttered something unintelligible, reaching out and fumbling until her hand found mine, then she stopped.
I dared not move, afraid she would do it again.
So much time had passed, I wondered how far my senior had progressed. Fortunately, the matters I had arranged with Mr. Song before coming here were clear. I wasn't worried about their cooperation, but I was concerned about the movements of those underground organizations from country A.
If they found an opportunity, all our previous efforts would be in vain.
I felt Xie Nana's body gradually move closer to me until she was fully against me, then she fell into a deep sleep again.
Having grown accustomed to using my phone, the sudden inability to do so made me feel like I had become deaf and blind, completely cut off from the world.
Suddenly, I heard a telephone ringing outside. It rang for a long time before stopping.
There's a telephone here? It seemed Xie Nana concealed this from me to keep me here. It made sense, though; without mobile signal here, how could one communicate with the outside? It would be normal to have a telephone.
How naive I was; I believed her so easily.
No, I need to find a way to sneak out and make a call, to Wen Siqiang to ask about the situation.
Xie Nana was holding my hand, I had to get her to let go first.
I moved slightly, but unexpectedly, she tightened her grip and moved closer to me.
This wouldn't do. If I forced myself to get up, it wouldn't be impossible, but I would have to wake her. If I did that, even if I got up, it would be meaningless.
I had to ensure she was fast asleep.
I thought of a plan. I stopped dodging and imitated her, gently stroking her back to lower her guard, then I withdrew my right hand. I didn't dare relax, continuing my actions, but becoming gentler, so she wouldn't be wary of me leaving.
I didn't stop my movements, continuing to stroke her back as I slowly slipped off the bed.
After getting off the bed, I squatted on the floor barefoot for a while. Seeing that Xie Nana hadn't been woken, I then moved towards the door.
The door was locked. I found the bolt and gently slid it open, then turned the handle and opened the door.
I glanced back at the bed; Xie Nana was still sleeping soundly.
I quietly slipped out, trying to locate the telephone. This was a living room, and the light was a bit brighter than the bedroom.
A telephone would usually be on the coffee table in the middle of the sofa.
I found the sofa first and felt my way along it, searching for the telephone on the coffee table in the middle.
There were two teacups on the table; I almost knocked them over, startling me.
I quickly stopped, steadied my nerves, and then felt behind them.
Indeed, a telephone was placed behind them.
I sat on the sofa, picked up the receiver, and stared at the illuminated phone keypad, dialing Wen Siqiang's mobile number.
The phone was answered quickly, indicating they were still busy.
Wen Siqiang's hurried voice came through the receiver: "Boss, why aren't you calling back? We're all anxious here, looking for you. I knew you had lunch with Xie Nana, but I didn't know where you went. And I couldn't ask Xie Jiabao. Where are you?"
I said, "It's a long story. I'm fine here for the moment, I'll find a way back. Tell me about your situation first."
Wen Siqiang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. This afternoon went very smoothly. Mr. Song successfully delivered the goods to the designated location, and the goods entered the transport channel according to the plan. Tonight has been relatively quiet. The hotel has shown no activity. Brother Da Kui and Wu Lao San are keeping an eye on them, and Senior's people are guarding the hotel's several access points. We'll act the moment there's any movement."
I also breathed a sigh of relief and, not daring to say more, quickly hung up the phone.
I didn't dare go back to the bedroom. I thought about staying on the sofa for a while, but I was afraid Xie Nana would become suspicious if she woke up and found me gone. So, I tiptoed back to the bedroom.
I didn't get back into bed. I went to the bathroom, stripped completely naked, turned on the faucet, and washed myself from head to toe.
While talking to Wen Siqiang on the phone earlier, I saw the time on the phone; it was past two in the morning.
I slowly washed myself, wanting to pass the time. When it was morning, I would find an excuse to leave.
At this moment, I felt the bathroom door open, and a figure drifted in. My heart sank, thinking my fears were coming true; I had been afraid of waking her, but I had disturbed her after all.
She was completely naked and walked gently to my side, hugging me from behind.
I dared not move. I had just made a phone call and was still a bit guilty, afraid she would ask if I had gone to the living room.
She seemed not to have noticed me leaving. Perhaps she just came to find me, seeing I wasn't beside her.
She reignited my desire. We didn't return to the bedroom. Accompanied by the rushing water, we once again entered the stormy night.
The storm lasted for a long time.
The two exhausted people washed themselves clean in the shower and returned to bed, embracing each other.
We drifted into sleep again.
We slept right through until the sun was high in the sky.
We were awakened by a soft knock on the door. A girl's voice whispered that breakfast was ready.
Xie Nana snuggled closer into my arms. I held her, gently patted her back, and whispered in her ear, "Let's get up."
She playfully hooked her arms around my neck and shook her head, saying no.
I said, "Don't be willful. I have a lot to do today. Hurry and arrange for a car."
She said, "You can go, but when I miss you, I want you to come and keep me company."
I thought to myself, she's trying to trap me. How could that be possible? She's the daughter of our number one enemy. One day, we will have a direct confrontation. At that time, will she stand by her father's side, or will she stand by me and oppose him?
How could that be possible?
This is fundamentally a mistake. No matter what happens now, it's just a temporary charade. If it continues, it will truly lead to a grave error!