Chapter 444 Then Can I Come Often in the Future?
That day, Lin Haoran visited one by one Hongkong Electric Holdings, Oriental Press Group, Hong Kong and China Gas Company, and Kowloon Motor Bus.
It wasn't until six o'clock in the evening that he finally left Kowloon Motor Bus's headquarters located in Lai Chi Kok.
Afterward, his motorcade crossed the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel, but instead of heading to the Deep Water Bay villa, it returned to the long-unused villa on Shixun Road.
Earlier that afternoon, Lin Haoran had already called the villa's butler, informing him to prepare dinner for tonight as he would be eating at home.
Upon returning, the kitchen had already made ample preparations for dinner.
Just as Lin Haoran was about to enjoy the meal, the sound of a car engine roaring outside reached his ears.
Soon after, a servant hurried inside to report:
"Young Master, Miss Guo has arrived."
Hearing this, Lin Haoran couldn't help but feel slightly surprised.
How did Guo Xiaohan know he had come back here?
Despite his curiosity, he quickly straightened his clothes and personally went out to greet her.
Under the night sky, he saw Guo Xiaohan not far from the gate, just closing the car trunk while holding an exquisite gift box.
Bathed in moonlight, she appeared particularly gentle and charming.
Seeing Lin Haoran, Guo Xiaohan's face bloomed with a mixture of joy and shyness.
She called out softly,
"Haoran ge, I came without informing you first. I hope I'm not disturbing you?"
"Not at all, you're just in time. Dinner at home has just been prepared," Lin Haoran said with a smile as he took the gift box from her hands.
"What's this?" he asked curiously.
"Haoran ge, while you were away in America, I went on a business trip to Italy.
Before returning, I specially picked out a pair of Gucci leather shoes and two belts for you. I hope you'll like them," Guo Xiaohan said, her eyes filled with sincerity and expectation.
"Perfect timing, I also brought you a gift from America. I'll give it to you when you leave later," Lin Haoran said with a light smile.
Regarding his relationship with Guo Xiaohan, Lin Haoran had always maintained a natural and relaxed attitude.
Seeing her so proactive now, he thought that maybe, two years from now, this Miss Guo really would become his rightful wife.
However, he wasn't resistant to the idea.
In terms of family background, beauty, and capability, Guo Xiaohan was indeed well matched with him.
The only reason he didn't immediately accept her was that he still wanted to enjoy a couple more years of carefree, unrestrained life.
Once their relationship was formalized, she would likely move in and accompany him everywhere, meaning he would lose a good part of his personal freedom.
Moreover, news of their relationship would surely be sensationalized by the media, which wasn't ideal for him either.
"Really?" Guo Xiaohan confirmed again, her smile as radiant as blooming flowers.
"Let's not chat outside. Come in, dinner's ready," Lin Haoran said with a wave toward the house.
"Mm!" Guo Xiaohan nodded happily, following Lin Haoran into the warmly decorated dining room.
The aroma of the dishes filled the air.
Though dinner had been prepared only for Lin Haoran, the table was laid with five exquisite dishes, abundant in both quantity and quality.
As a super-rich man, Lin Haoran didn't mind the extravagance.
Now with Guo Xiaohan's arrival, at least the food wouldn't go to waste.
"Let's wash up first and then eat," Lin Haoran said after setting down the gift box.
"Alright!" Guo Xiaohan quickly went to wash her hands, her heart pounding with excitement.
Returning to the dining room, she saw Lin Haoran pulling out a chair for her.
A warm feeling spread through her heart.
She quickly walked over and whispered,
"Thank you, Haoran ge."
Lin Haoran smiled gently, motioning for her to sit down.
"No need to be so polite. Try the food and see if you like it."
Guo Xiaohan picked up her chopsticks and tasted a piece of steamed tiger grouper.
The tender fish melted in her mouth, and she couldn't help but exclaim,
"It's delicious! I didn't expect your chef to be so skilled!"
Lin Haoran laughed lightly.
"As long as you like it. If you enjoy it, you're welcome to come often. After all, I usually eat alone."
Guo Xiaohan blinked playfully and said,
"Then it's a deal!"
The two chatted casually about their recent lives while eating.
Guo Xiaohan explained how she happened to notice Lin Haoran's motorcade passing by the Guo family villa earlier, recognizing the easily identifiable Rolls-Royce license plate.
Excited to see him back, she couldn't resist coming over to visit.
She shared her experiences from Italy with great enthusiasm—from ancient architecture to delicious pasta and the local customs.
Her lively descriptions made Lin Haoran nod repeatedly, listening with interest.
"Sounds like you had a fruitful trip," Lin Haoran commented with a smile.
Guo Xiaohan nodded excitedly.
"Yes, Italy is beautiful.
Unfortunately, I was busy handling some family business, so the trip was short.
Maybe next time, we could go together?"
Lin Haoran froze slightly, then smiled and said,
"Sure, I haven't been to Europe in a long time either. It'd be good to relax."
Hearing his response, Guo Xiaohan's face flushed with happiness.
She lowered her head and whispered,
"Then it's settled—you can't break your promise."
Seeing her shy and delighted expression, Lin Haoran felt a stir in his heart but chose not to pursue the topic further.
This little girl loved steering their conversations toward romantic territory.
After dinner, Lin Haoran suggested a walk in the garden to aid digestion.
Guo Xiaohan agreed readily, and they strolled together under the moonlit garden paths.
The night breeze carried the faint scent of flowers.
Guo Xiaohan took a deep breath and sighed,
"The air here is so fresh, much better than the noisy city."
Lin Haoran nodded.
"That's why I love living here. It's peaceful and comfortable."
Turning her head, Guo Xiaohan looked at him and asked softly,
"Haoran ge, don't you feel lonely living here by yourself?"
Lin Haoran paused, then smiled.
"You get used to it.
Besides, occasionally, friends come over to keep me company—it's nice."
Of course, the "friends" he referred to were people like Guan Jiahui, who often dropped by whenever he felt lonely.
Guo Xiaohan lowered her head and whispered shyly,
"Then... can I come often in the future?"
Lin Haoran stopped, turned to face her, and smiled warmly.
"Of course. Didn't I just say so? As long as you want, you're always welcome."
Naturally, he understood her feelings.
She had already confessed her heart several times, so there was no need to overtalk it now.
Checking the time, he saw it was already past 8 PM.
Thus, he led Guo Xiaohan back to the main hall.
"Wait here. I'll get something for you," Lin Haoran said, heading toward the study.
Inside, he had stored several gift boxes.
He picked up the one he had prepared for Guo Xiaohan and returned.
"What's this?" Guo Xiaohan asked, her face full of curiosity and delight as she accepted the gift.
"You'll find out when you get home.
It's getting late—you should head back so Uncle Guo won't worry," Lin Haoran said softly.
In fact, Guo Xiaohan wanted to say that her uncle already knew she was here and wouldn't be concerned, but she held her tongue.
She simply nodded, her heart a mix of sweetness and reluctance.
The gift wasn't particularly expensive—just a Sony Walkman, the world's first portable cassette player, recently released last year.
A revolutionary gadget.
Although such gadgets were already available in Hong Kong stores, Lin Haoran had picked up a few while in America to give to friends like Guo Xiaohan and Guan Jiahui.
Since Guo Xiaohan had come personally today, it was fitting to gift it to her now.
Moreover, Lin Haoran thought casually:
Maybe it was time to start a tech product company himself—handheld games, MP3 players, handheld computers—things that would dominate the global market in the coming decades.
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