The Heartbeat at the Tip of the Tongue Chapter 53

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Phone Booth Kiss

They will only say that you are very independent, and therell probably be so people who will admire you secretly. After all, among all the won here, you are the only one who has the courage to show what you really look like. Jiang Qian Fans voice was light and calm.

Let her think that they were not a dinner banquet right now, but walking in a garden full of fragrant roses instead.

Lin Ke Song laughed.

She suddenly didnt feel as restrained and in a relaxed mood, took the waiters champagne.

At this ti, Song Yi Ran had co to face Jiang Qian Fan and Jiang Qian Fan stopped.

Mr Song. Jiang Qian Fans even voice beca cold.

Lin Ke Song opened her mouth, wanting to say sothing, but Song Yi Ran raised his hand and Lin Ke Song had nothing to say.

What exactly do you want to do?

This is the first ti she has heard Song Yi Ran speak in such a tone.

It was if the snow and ice at the top of a mountain suddenly in a flash dropped to the ground.

Im doing what you want to do, but cant do.

Jiang Qian Fans eyes were quiet, and his facial features held no joy.

Lin Ke Song could feel that there was so kind of tense atmosphere threatening to burst between them.

She could clearly sense that they were both opposing each other with equal harshness. The reason for their hostility, she could only guess that it was because of her.

Although this idea is quite narcissistic, there was no other possibility at all.

If Song Yi Ran worked together with Jiang Qian Fan, then their future cooperation would very strong. Coupling Song Yi Rans intention and determination as well as Jiang Qian Fans steady and solid strength, then the Song familys hotel business in New York would achieve extraordinary results.

At the mont, she could only step forward and whisper to Song Yi Ran, Im sorry, I didnt an to destroy your birthday banquet. Ill leave in a while, you should go to your brother

Why are you apologising to ? Song Yi Ran finally moved his gaze away from Jiang Qian Fan. He looked at Lin Ke Song, I let you co to a place you dont like.

Lin Ke Song shook her head, I know, it wasnt you.

Soone must have used Song Yi Rans phone to send the text ssages to her. It was probably not Song Yi Rans elder brother, Song Yi Fan, since n have always felt doing such things were disdainful. On the other hand, from Chu Tings attitude towards her, she was sure that Chu Ting mustve taken advantage of when Song Yi Ran was not paying attention and sent her that text ssage.

Song Yi Fan, who had always hoped to establish a good relationship with Jiang Qian Fan, ca to them with a gentle and polite expression, Mr Jiang, the food for today had been specially prepared with Chinese flavours, I wonder what you think?

His arrival defused the tension between Jiang Qian Fan and Song Yi Ran, causing Lin Ke Song to exhale in her heart.

Average.

Ah, indeed it was Jiang Qian Fan. When other people said not bad politely, he instead removed even any sense of politeness.

Lin Ke Song thought that Song Yi Fans expression would be very ugly, but he just smiled indifferently and said, I have long heard the it is not an easy thing to satisfy Mr Jiangs taste buds. That must be why all the restaurants under the Jiang family have superior taste and are famous in the western food industry.

It seed that he had done so research on Jiang Qian Fans character.

Jiangs success stems from harsh self-expectations and demands.

The Jiang Qian Fan seed to have a pattern of terminating conversations, such that Song Yi Fan already did not how to further continue their talk.

Therefore, in order to gain a foothold in New York city, our Song family will be more harsh on the hotel facilities, personnel quality and internal managent requirents so that we will never be inferior to how the Jiang family manages their restaurants. We will make people unable to find fault in the smallest detail. Song Yi Ran opened his mouth and broke the deadlock.

Compared to Song Yi Fan who always talked a lot in front of Jiang Qian Fan, Song Yi Ran seed far more assertive.

Then Ill wait and see how far the Song family can reach.

Jiang Qian Fan turned his head to face Song Yi Rans direction.

It was if from the beginning, the war had always been between the two of them.

Chu Ting walked over, standing in a position not far from Song Yi Ran. She wanted to stay closer to him, but she was discouraged by the cold atmosphere around his body.

Only Song Yi Fan didnt give up, he believed that there was always a way to narrow the distance between him and Jiang Qian Fan.

In the end, he shifted his attention to Lin Ke song.

Miss Lin, at the front of the banquet hall just then, I was too rude. I did not think that you had also t Mr Jiang. Song Yi Ran was really too immature, if he invited you then he shouldve made it clear. Then such an embarrassing misunderstanding wouldnt have appeared.

Lin Ke Song knew that Song Yi Fan wanted to probe into her relationship with Jiang Qian Fan, but she was not willing to allow Song Yi Fan to approach Jiang Qian Fan through her.

It was at this mont that Montgory approached with Monica. The latter faced Lin Ke Song and kissed her, then said with a smile, Oh, my Ke Song, its wonderful that you ca! I was just complaining to Jiang Qian Fan. Asking why he didnt bring you!

Ms Bell! Lin Ke Song embraced the other, and two started chatting enthusiastically.

Little bun, you shouldnt call Monica Ms Bell anymore, she is now Mrs Montgory. With a face full of pride, Montgory corrected Lin Ke Song.

The atmosphere relaxed again. Monica brought Lin Ke Song away from Jiang Qian Fan, making her feel more grateful. To Lin Ke Song, it was as if she was freeing herself in relief.

Lets go and talk in another place. There are so chinese dishes here which are quite interesting!

Jiang Qian Fan loosened Lin Ke Songs hand and he seed relieved to hand her over to Monica. Chu Ting stared at the figure of Lin Ke Song and felt very puzzled.

This girl had not the slightest background, so how could she even know Jiang Qian Fan such a person, and even the Montgory couple?

And Montgory remained beside Jiang Qian Fan. He smiled, then asked, Jiang Qian Fan, you brought Lin Ke Song to my birthday party, and now even took her to Song familys banquet. The people invited to my party were discreet, but there are many business people here and their imaginations are very rich.

And?

Dont give Lin Ke Song too much pressure, she is a talented and lovable child.

Thank you for your concern. If you dont mind, Id like to talk with Mr Song alone.

Hearing this, Song Yi Fan bead.

I an Mr Song Yi Ran. Jiang Qian Fans supplentary explanations for Song Yi Fan embarrassed him again.

He can only give a glance to Song Yi Ran, suggesting that he should be careful not to offend Jiang Qian Fan in any way.

As a result, Jiang Qian Fan and Song Yi Ran leaned against the wall. Yet, even if they were standing in the most inconspicuous place in the banquet hall, it still beca an eye-catching picture.

Many ladies who were present couldnt help but look over.

Jiang Qian Fans eyes were distant, making people unable to discern anything. Song Yi Ran took a sip of wine, his sight chasing Lin Ke Songs figure amongst all the guests.

She already didnt have any of her original cautiousness. In her hands were a tray of so snacks and she was happily talking to Monica.

What did you want to talk to about, Mr Jiang?

Although it has nothing to do with winning or losing, you are bound to lose to .

Lose what to you? Song Yi Ran spat.

I can pursue Ke Song without second thoughts, but you cannot. Jiang Qian Fans voice was like an ice cone firmly leaving marks on an ice cube again and again.

Sotis, its not that pursuing without second thoughts will guarantee justice. Just as Mr Jiang said, it has nothing to do with winning or losing.

Is that right? If she is hard at this dinner. Ill take her right away.

At that mont, the pupils of Song Yi Rans opened up slightly and he seed to realise sothing.

The sound of a drinking glass being hit sounded and the entire hall quietened down. Standing in the middle of the banquet hall was Song Yi Fan and Chu Tings uncle. Chu Ting was holding onto her uncles hand with a shy smile.

Song Yi Ran walked in the direction of Lin Ke Song and grabbed her shoulder. He apologised to Monica then took Lin Ke Song to the banquet door.

What happened? Song Yi Ran?

For the first ti, is expression made her feel a bit scared.

Lets go. If you still havent eaten enough, Ill take you to eat sothing else in a while.

They had only gone a two steps, when two security guards wearing dark suits stopped them under the order of Song Yi Fan.

Move. Song Yi Rans low voice drew the attention of the guests around him.

One of the guards lowered his voice and sent a note to Song Yi Rans hand.

Song Yi Ran opened it and glanced at it, then clenched his fist, the note tightly clutched in hand. He turned away and stared fiercely in the direction of Song Yi Fan.

But Song Yi Fans face always maintained a smile.

Thank you distinguished guests for coming. For many of the friends here, it is my, Song Yi fans first ti eting with you. Although he spoke the passage in English, it sounded fairly fluent. He had clearly prepared in advance, though his accent was quite heavy.

Today is my younger brother, Song Yi Rans birthday. It is also the day of his engagent with his childhood sweetheart, Chu Ting.

At the end of his sentence, applause sounded out.

Stunned, Lin Ke Song stared up at Song Yi Ran who was clenching his teeth, boiling anger coursing through his body.

His palm still clutched Lin Ke Songs shoulder, and the force was as if he was trying to crush her bones.

Song Yi Fan began to introduce the touching story of how is younger brother and Chu Ting t, and listening it made it seem as if it was youth romance film.

Chu Ting bowed her head, cheeks already red.

Although Lin Ke Song had known for a long ti that Song Yi Ran who was born in such a family would certainly choose a well-deserved woman in the future, and that it had nothing to do with love. Even if that woman was not Chu Ting, there would always be others. It would only be impossible for her.

But it all ca too fast.

She was caught off guard.

She hadnt ntally prepared herself yet.

One of the security guards pressed down on Song Yi Rans wrist and whispered, Mr Song, you should let go of the lady.

Song Yi Ran then lowered his head and seed to want to say sothing, but ultimately didnt say it.

The expression in his eyes, Lin Ke Song seed to understand, yet also did not understand.

At the mont that his hand was gone, she retreated as though she has lost focus.

There seed to be an invisible force crushing her.

Song Yi Ran intended to stabilise her, but his finger just slid over her fingertips.

Lin Ke Song fell down.

She thought that she would end up sitting on the floor in an unsightly manner, but soone firmly grasped her waist and held her up. She turned blankly and faced Jiang Qian Fan.

Yi Ran! Co! Didnt you say you wanted to cut your birthday cake with Chu Ting? Song Yi Fans voice was very loud.

At that mont, Lin Ke Songs mood stabilised.

However, Song Yi Ran stood in his original spot and stared at Lin Ke Song. He didnt move for a long ti.

She looked into his eyes and instantly understood his thoughts.

He never wanted to be bound to anyone, no one could direct him or decide what he did.

Yi Ran, nows not the right ti. Lin Ke Song forcefully pushed out those words from her body.

Regardless of the consequences, to resist would cause all of Song Yi Rans previous seclusion and silent endurance fizzle out.

Song Yi Ran slowly turned his body and clenched his fists, walking in the direction of Chu Ting.

Its no big deal, lets go. Jiang Qian Fan voice ca from behind, Or do you want to see Song Yi Ran sentintally holding that girls hands and cut the cake?

I dont want to.

Everything here has nothing to do with her, she wasnt interested in watching the self-made drama directed by Song Yi Fan.

Turning around, she pulled Jiang Qian Fans hand and following his pace, walked out.

As they walked out the door, all the noise and applause we left behind.

Jiang Qian Fan did not say a word, and only led Lin Ke Song into the elevator.

He was clearly the one who was blind, yet he beca the source of direction to Lin Ke Song.

They arrived at the first floor of the hotel, where Miller had already stopped at door and was waiting for them.

The wind was at night, and the air was humid and hot with a hint of oppressiveness.

This was a precursor to rain.

Miller opened the door, but Lin Ke Song said, You send Mr Jiang back first, I want to go for a walk.

Without any more superfluous words, Lin Ke Song cradled her arm and walked under the streetlight and into the night wind.

She knew that she had never been one to be emotional, but her eyes were sore yet she did not dare to let the tears flow.

Due to her fear, all the happiness she had with Song Yi Ran in the past would disappear with her tears if they left her body.

She asked herself, if the happiness she had with him in the last ten years exceeded the sadness of that mont.

She knew she should have bravely dragged Song Yi Ran and pulled him in an unbridled manner into their own world, regardless of what other people thought and no matter what the consequences.

But she did not know if such freedom was really wanted by Song Yi Ran.

If it was, even if she was badly beaten, she did not mind being his knight just once.

Thin rain fell from the darkness of the sky, dropping on her eyelashes and skin.

It was cold to the point of making people feel dazed.

Then she heard the sound of a cane striking the ground behind her.

Suddenly, she found that Jiang Qian Fan had actually been walking not far behind her.

MrMr Jiangarent you already supposed to be in the car?

There was no bright lights, and Jiang Qian Fans shadow under the streetlight was long. Under the light, his facial features intertwined with the shadows and created a breathtaking mood.

The top of the bag of a passer-by running by hit the shoulder of Jiang Qian Fan and Lin Ke Song gasped, quickly stepping forward to help him.

Do you think I can get on the car with a peace of mind?

Moving closer to him, she could feel his breath and body temperature.

Im fine, theres nothing wrong. Ill take you back to Miller car.

Ive let Miller go back already.

His expression was indifferent yet persistent.

Why, are you not willing to take my hand and take a walk down this road?

Its going to rain, Mr Jiang!

Do you mind whether or not it will rain? Jiang Qian Fan turned his head, although he couldnt see, Lin Ke Song always felt as if he was looking at her.

He knew everything about her. He knew that at the mont, she would rather stand underneath the shower of rain.

In the sky, there was thunder and lightning.

Then, a rumbling sound shook the city.

Lin Ke Song pulled Jiang Qian Fan and bolted away.

The rain crashing down beca harder and harder.

Lin Ke Song involuntarily opened the glass door of a phone booth on the road side and pushed Jiang Qian Fan into it.

The two crouched in the narrow space, with Lin Ke Songs arms leaning against Jiang Qian Fan.

Rain splashed water on the ground, and bursts of wind blew past the phone booth.

He silently put away the cane.

Now you really have to call have Miller to pick you up, said Lin Ke Song reluctantly.

If I told him to co, will you go with ? Jiang Qian Fan asked, turning to face her,

His face was too close, everything was blurred except for his obsidian eyes.

Okay

The next second Jiang Qian Fan had leaned towards her and kissed her without warning. The question he asked was only to make her open her mouth and speak.

He pressed against her mouth and his tongue slipped inside along her lips, wrapping around her warmly. In that one kiss, Lin Ke Song could feel that everything had softened all at once.

He was full of tolerance, almost to the point of eternal patience.

Lin Ke Song tried to avoid his tongue, but that was exchanged with a more intense feeling which lingered.

She had thought he was only cold.

Even kisses had a kind of presumptuous feeling, as if he was saying if not , then who?

But this ti, he didnt want to receive anything from her, but only wanted to tell her.

When Lin Ke Song reacted, Jiang Qian Fan had already covered her. He held her hands and pressed them against the glass wall, just as if he was holding her in his arms.

Yet, she did not feel scared.

His kiss beca more forceful and pressed Lin Ke Song into the wall. His kiss held a certain confidence which didnt surprise her.

He turned his face, as if he could not get enough affirmation from her and wanted to move closer.

She only felt that her trance had finally settled down.

As he left her lips, the temperature in the phone booth plumted.

He sighed and said in her ear, Ke Song, did you know that crushing on soone for ten years has no difference to loving soone for a few months.

His voice was light, but clearer than the lingering sound of rain and thunderstorm outside the glass wall.

So when you feel sad because of Song Yi Ran, I will be more sad than you.

Lin Ke Songs eyes widened, did she make Jiang Qian Fan sad?

In his heart, did she really hold such weight?

Because I dont know how to show you that I love you much, much more than what you feel for Song Yi Ran.

Jiang Qian Fan had always been indifferent to fa and fortune, and he disdained comparing himself to anyone else.

But originally, he would do so.

You are so generous to Song Yi Ran as he walks towards other won in order to fulfill his countless pursuits. You think that if you cannot walk hand-in-hand with him, then at least you can be his most important friend forever. However, I dont think the sa.

Lin Ke Song started to feel a bit afraid. In front of Jiang Qian Fan, she was like a set up script, and he knew everything about her.

I will not let you look at other n and will tolerate you going after other n. I will also not be willing for other n to give you happiness.

His was cold, colder than hate.

I will not be kind enough to watch you fulfill your feelings for Song Yi Ran, thats why I took you to the banquet.

He was forcing her to clearly see the outco of her and Song Yi Ran.

If one day, you really go to other n, I will get yo back at any cost, even by using unscrupulous ans.

This was the most straightforward statent Jiang Qian Fan had told her.

Do you understand? he asked her.

Iunderstand.

Very good.

Jiang Qian fan released her hand which he had held tightly, and parted her wet hair, kissing her eyebrows.

That was very serious.

He pushed her into his arms, not using too much force, but enough to make her feel as if she couldnt escape.

He kissed her forehead, her brows and her chin. His tongue slid down to her chin, and sucked hard as if wanting to suck out blood.

He didnt do anything over the border, but the attitude of his embrace was immovable.

Lin Ke Song had an illusion, and felt as if she really belonged to him.

He hugged her, then covering her ear, said, Ke Song, in actuality, I really like rain.

En. Lin Ke Song rested her head on his shoulder.

She found that she very much liked listening to him.

Other than cooking, she seldom heard him talking about other topics.

Because the rain is falling, there is a hierarchy. As the rain falls, I can imagine the look of the city, every building, every tree, and every pedestrian.

En.

And how you look.

En.

Lin Ke Songs tears slid down from her eyes, falling onto his shoulder.

He had these delicate and soft feelings, but she didnt know before.