Chapter 132: She Waited for Him All Night
Upon hearing the servant’s words, Shen Hanzhi’s expression darkened.
He frowned, looking at the curled-up figure sleeping at the base of the Christmas tree.
He suddenly recalled his promise that morning to decorate the tree with her.
A complex swell of emotions surged within his chest.
He was scheduled to leave on a business trip tomorrow, and he had been so overwhelmed with work today that he simply couldn't find a moment to get away, which was why he hadn't been able to return earlier.
Yet, he never expected that because of a single sentence he said that morning, she had waited for him all night.
He had clearly called Aunt Xu to inform her that he would be coming home very late.
And yet, she still waited for him.
What a silly girl.
"Sir, would you like me to wake Miss Lin so she can go back to her room to sleep?" the servant asked in a soft, hushed tone.
Shen Hanzhi glanced at her, then commanded coolly, "You may go."
"But Miss Lin is still..." The servant looked at Lin Nanxun, who was sleeping on the carpet, with a hint of hesitation.
"I am here," Shen Hanzhi said, his thin lips pressed together as his low voice resonated.
Hearing this, the servant fell silent. She nodded and tiptoed out of the villa.
The heavy door was closed gently, and the entire ground floor hall fell into sudden silence.
Shen Hanzhi’s gaze returned to the figure beneath the Christmas tree. His eyes flickered, and a moment later, he softened his footsteps and walked toward her.
When he reached her side, he stopped. His first action was to unfasten his black suit jacket and drape it over her.
Seemingly catching the scent of his cologne on the garment, the sleeping girl stirred, nuzzling her nose against the fabric. A satisfied, adorable expression appeared on her beautiful little face.
Shen Hanzhi froze, his eyes fixed on her sleeping form. As he watched her, he found himself unable to look away for a time.
It was several minutes before he regained his composure.
He withdrew his gaze and turned his attention to the boxes sitting beside the Christmas tree.
Inside were many strings of fairy lights and various ornaments, filling an entire box.
He cast a glance at the girl sleeping soundly beside him, then unbuttoned his cuffs. He crouched beside the tree and began taking the items out, decorating the branches one by one.
His handsome face was filled with intense focus.
After a long day, he found that doing such a trivial task did not tire him in the slightest.
It took nearly an hour for Shen Hanzhi to finish hanging all the decorations. He flipped the switch, and a warm glow enveloped the Christmas tree.
Shen Hanzhi glanced at his watch. It was past midnight; it was now Christmas Day.
He turned his head to look at the girl sleeping quietly on the carpet, gazing at her soft, delicate features. After a moment, a look of helplessness crossed his handsome face.
"Silly girl, Merry... Christmas." His eyes shimmered as he spoke.
He had never said such words to anyone before, not even "Happy New Year."
And she was the first person who had ever sincerely wished him a happy birthday.
At this thought, he felt a wave of emotion. He stared at her, and finally, unable to resist, he leaned down...
His thin lips brushed against her warm, soft ones.