"An Mingyuan, what do you mean by bringing her here? Are you trying to flaunt your power in front of us?" Upon seeing Mo Tingting, Mi Jing became even more furious, her voice rising as she coldly questioned him.
"I..." An Mingyuan started to speak but stopped, unsure of how to explain.
Originally, he didn’t want Mo Tingting to come with him, but she kept pestering him like a persistent shadow that wouldn’t go away. Reluctantly, he had no choice but to bring her along.
"Jingjing, let’s go." Ruan Pianran stood calmly by An Mingyuan’s side, her gaze not lingering on him for even a second. She spoke to Mi Jing with a serene tone.
Mi Jing really wanted to beat up this shameless couple, but this was Ruanruan’s matter after all. She needed to respect her friend’s wishes.
Ruan Pianran walked around the car to Mi Jing’s side. Both ignored the presence of Mo Tingting and An Mingyuan as they walked side by side towards the cafe.
Ruan Pianran’s aloofness was entirely predictable to An Mingyuan. However, having been accustomed to her gentle care, he struggled to adapt to being spurned now. Watching her graceful back, his emotions became complicated.
"Mingyuan, what are you daydreaming about! Let’s go!" Seeing An Mingyuan gazing longingly at Ruan Pianran, an intense jealousy and dissatisfaction surged in Mo Tingting’s heart. Driven by these feelings, she quickly walked to An Mingyuan’s side and irritably reminded him.
"Wait a minute, I need to get Ruanruan’s suitcase." An Mingyuan slowly withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent as he opened the trunk.
Ruanruan! Ruanruan!
You’re breaking up, can’t you change the nickname?
Irritation and jealousy roiled within Mo Tingting, but she had to suppress her feelings, pretending to wait obediently so as not to annoy him.
The cafe was already open, but Li Bao’er hadn’t returned yet. Due to her mother-in-law’s poor health, she had to stay at her husband’s home to take care of her. As a result, Mi Jing was temporarily in charge of the cafe.
Entering the cafe, Ruan Pianran chose the most secluded spot. Through the window, she saw An Mingyuan dragging her suitcase, with Mo Tingting closely following behind.
Twelve years, from fifteen to twenty-seven, during this long time, they had met, gotten to know each other, fallen in love, and shared countless unforgettable moments. But ultimately, their relationship ended in betrayal.
A dull pain throbbed in her chest. The love she had always believed in, the man she had always loved, had dealt her a brutal blow while she still had hopes for their future. Though it wasn’t lethal, it was still a blow to her heart. Instinctively, Ruan Pianran turned her face away, unwilling to look at the two of them.
Mi Jing knew how much pain Ruan Pianran was in. Her calm demeanor was just a protective shield. As a good friend, Mi Jing knew that words of comfort were meaningless now, so she chose to silently accompany and support her.
Before long, An Mingyuan and Mo Tingting walked in. Mi Jing, holding a cup of honey grapefruit tea, glanced at them disdainfully but said nothing. She set the cup in front of Ruan Pianran, giving her an encouraging look, then quietly walked away.
"I want to talk to you alone." Ruan Pianran, cradling the teacup in both hands, coldly raised her eyes and said to An Mingyuan.
Placing the suitcase beside the table, An Mingyuan was about to sit down when Ruan Pianran’s icy voice reached his ears, causing him to freeze for a second, then straighten up his bending legs. He turned to Mo Tingting and said, "Find another seat far away from us."
Hearing this, the smug smile on Mo Tingting’s face froze instantly, her face darkening as she was rendered speechless!
In such a setting, throwing a tantrum wasn’t wise. Men valued their pride, so even with immense dissatisfaction, Mo Tingting chose to endure, pretending to be understanding and saying gently, "I’ll wait for you over there. Take your time."
This woman is disgusting!
From a distance, Mi Jing looked at Mo Tingting with utter contempt, wishing she could throw this vile woman out!
"Waiter, get me a latte." Mo Tingting, with an air of arrogance, sat near the door like she had won!
What’s there to be smug about being the other woman?
Furious, Mi Jing threw the cloth in her hand onto the counter and strode towards Mo Tingting.
"We don’t welcome mistresses or bitches here. If you have any shame, get out right now!" Mi Jing stood across the table from Mo Tingting, her eyes filled with disdain and disgust as she bit the words out through clenched teeth.
"Ha, mind your own business. This is between Mingyuan and me, why are you butting in?" Mo Tingting sneered in mockery.
Bitch, ruining someone else’s relationship and still being so self-righteous!
Mi Jing was so angry that her teeth ached. Then she saw a waiter carrying a glass of iced tea, and without thinking, she grabbed it and flung it at Mo Tingting’s detestable face!
"Ah!"
The icy liquid splashed down Mo Tingting’s face. She screamed, standing up in a sorry state, yelling at Mi Jing, "Mi Jing, you’ve gone too far!"
Gone too far?
Mi Jing sneered, "You’d better shut up! Annoy me further, and I’ll strip you naked and make you run down the street!"
"You dare?" Mo Tingting paused while wiping her face with a tissue, glaring at Mi Jing and raising her voice in indignation.
"Try me and see if I dare." Mi Jing crossed her arms, her tone light but carrying a sharp edge that made others tremble.
"..." Mo Tingting’s gaze faltered, a flicker of fear emerging.
Mi Jing and Li Bao’er had warned before that being a mistress had a bad end. Mo Tingting felt Mi Jing wasn’t just bluffing. If murder weren’t illegal, Mo Tingting believed Mi Jing might actually kill her on the spot.
After a few seconds of silent intimidation, Mo Tingting picked up her bag and walked briskly to An Mingyuan’s side.
"Mingyuan, give me the car keys. I’ll wait for you in the car." Mo Tingting held out her hand to An Mingyuan.
An Mingyuan and Ruan Pianran had remained silent. Mo Tingting’s sudden approach only made An Mingyuan more uncomfortable.
"You’re so annoying!" An Mingyuan snapped irritably at Mo Tingting. Nonetheless, despite his poor attitude, he took out the car keys.