Gold Medal Sweetheart

Chapter 17 Send me home

Listening to the hypocritical praise, Jin Taize didn't even look at her and said to her, "I'm done with the socializing, take me home."

Tang Xin blinked, seemingly not understanding, "What? Send you home?"

Jin Taize's matter-of-fact expression quickly dispelled Tang Xin's doubts, "I've been drinking and can't drive. You drive." As he said that, he threw the car keys in a parabola, and the landing point happened to be Tang Xin's palm.

Tang Xin was just a driver's license holder. She'd never even touched a steering wheel since passing the test. Even if she didn't recognize the brand of car owned by the man surnamed Jin, she could tell from its exterior that it was definitely worth a fortune. This posed a major dilemma for her, so she stood there, unsure how to react.

Seeing Tang Xin's indifference, Jin Taize raised his eyebrows slightly, "My uncle is also having dinner with us today! You might not have noticed just now, but during the meal, my uncle praised your driving skills. That's when I remembered to ask you to pick me up."

"You don't have a driver?" Tang Xin said rather embarrassedly. This was a joke, but if she said she didn't have one, then everything that had happened would be ruined.

"The driver is on vacation." Jin Taize replied indifferently.

"Where's the assistant?"

"There was an emergency at the company, so I arranged for him to go on a business trip on my behalf."

He really is a left-behind child, but Tang Xin still refuses to give up...

"Then why not hire a designated driver?" Tang Xin suggested again. However, she peered into Jin Taize's car, seeing the impressive center console. She figured such a nice car wouldn't be suitable for casual driving. And even if a designated driver showed up, they wouldn't be responsible for any damage to a car worth millions, and they wouldn't be willing to take on such a job.

"Why would I spend money on a designated driver when I have a girlfriend? What a waste." Jin Taize's serious nonsense almost made Tang Xin suffocate. The young master of the Shitian Group would calculate for a mere designated driver's fee. This excuse was too perfunctory. She could only roll her eyes and laugh.

Tang Xin almost jumped when she heard the word "girlfriend." They were just chatting on WeChat and meeting in person. That was way too casual. This was beyond her expectations. And when she pulled Jin Taize's arm just now, he seemed annoyed by her.

She had to think of a solution quickly. After thinking about it, she had to say, "Actually, I also drank some red wine tonight." Jin Taize's mouth curled up into a graceful arc, his hands in his trouser pockets, looking down at Tang Xin. His sharp eyes made Tang Xin feel a little uncomfortable.

Just as she was explaining hesitantly, he suddenly leaned over and moved closer to Tang Xin. Tang Xin was startled by Jin Taize's sudden action and reflexively wanted to walk away, her voice trembling uncontrollably, "What?" However, her lower back was almost completely covered by Jin Taize's palm, and he pulled her in front of him with great force, and they were even closer than before.

Jin Taize said in a harmless tone, "Let me check whether you have really been drinking." Although Jin Taize had just finished a social event, there was no smell of alcohol in his voice.

The tip of Jin Taize's nose was almost touching hers. Tang Xin felt her heart stop. She looked up at Jin Taize timidly, "How—how do I test it?"

He leaned in closer, as if trying to smell if Tang Xin smelled of alcohol. So close they could feel their breaths mingling, thick eyelashes drooping as his gaze slowly moved across Tang Xin's face. His gentle breath, warm and gentle, lingered between Tang Xin's lips and ears, stirring her every breath. Tang Xin felt her face burning, her body frozen, afraid to move, afraid the slightest movement would lead to a tragic outcome. But her heart was pounding uncontrollably.

After a few seconds, he released his hand and chuckled, "I did drink it."

Tang Xin was nervous to begin with, and suddenly she was confused. She looked up at Jin Taize.

"Your face is so red, it looks like you drank a lot." Jin Taize looked at Tang Xin meaningfully.

Tang Xin subconsciously covered her face with her hands, as if she was afraid of being seen through by Jin Taize, but she did not notice the interested smile on the man's face who was watching her every reaction.

"But what can we do? Since you are here, you have to take responsibility." Jin Taize said to himself without waiting for Tang Xin to refute.

Tang Xin thought for a moment and asked cautiously, "I'm in charge, can you please listen to me?"

Seeing Jin Taize concentrate for a moment and not refute, Tang Xin smiled slightly and asked, "Where do you live?"

After Jin Taize gave her his address, Tang Xin couldn't help but feel a little ungracious about her question. She hadn't anticipated he'd live in the city's affluent area, but she hadn't anticipated the tranquil Lan Xi Ting Xie villa complex, a prime location within the bustling city. She'd heard that only high-ranking officials or prominent figures could afford to live there. The price of a villa there was more than an ordinary person could afford in a lifetime of work.

After confirming with Jin Taize that there would be no problem parking the car here, Tang Xin handed the car keys to him and rolled her eyes, "Mr. Jin, come with me!"

Jin Taize didn't know what she was up to, but it was a rare opportunity for him to not have to think about anything, so he felt relaxed and followed Tang Xin gracefully.

The two walked side by side on a spring night, their shadows stretched out beneath the starlit streetlights, one long, one short, moving slowly, clear—blurry—yet clear again. Couples passed by, some sweet, some affectionate. Seeing this scene, Tang Xin couldn't help but think of the past. It was the same with Cheng Ran back then, and who was holding his arm now? He lowered his head in thought, lost in an inexplicable melancholy, and his pace slowed considerably.

It was a rare moment of leisure amidst his busy schedule. Jin Tae-taek couldn't tell how long it had been since he'd enjoyed such a quiet after-dinner break. Besides reviewing documents, holding various meetings, and attending various business events every day, this moment felt like a short vacation. Despite the bustling streets, the inner peace seemed to create his own little world. The refreshing breeze on his face brought a faint smile to his lips. He glanced at the girl beside him, silent and calm, even with a hint of sadness, making it hard to touch her.

"Hey, where are you taking me?" Jin Taize asked impatiently.

His thoughts came to a screeching halt, and Tang Xin, returning to reality, was briefly bewildered before slowly explaining, "Go to the front and take the bus."