In the café, Qin Miaomiao sat across from Rong Lan, while Little second and Little sixth occupied another table, their four eyes locked onto this guy named Rong Lan.
Looking this devilishly handsome, with those irresistible peach blossom eyes—one glance and you know he’s not a decent man!
Little sixth grinned and made a throat-slitting gesture towards Little second: Should we just get rid of him later?
Little second shook his head: No, let’s see how it goes first. If he dares lay a finger on the Young Madam again, we’ll chop off his paws!
Qin Miaomiao pieced together the truth from the distant memories of her predecessor. Rong Lan and the original host were indeed childhood sweethearts. They were inseparable in their younger years, and she had once developed a crush on him. However, this guy was never the type to settle down.
He swapped girlfriends like changing outfits and even used her as a shield. Later, when he became a superstar, they grew further apart. When his health deteriorated, he went abroad for treatment.
Meanwhile, Qin Miaomiao had fallen for Lu Qing and eventually married him. The two of them had effectively lost contact.
As for his recent confession, well... Based on Qin Miaomiao’s analysis, it was just small talk between old friends.
After all, the painful lessons of the past told her that this man before her—devilishly charming, cunning to the core—was in a league of his own!
Back then, he had used her as a shield, causing her to be ostracized by envious women, leaving her without a single friend. This grudge, the original host remembered well, and she could certainly settle the score on her behalf.
"Sweetie, why are you staring at me like that? Miss me too much?"
Qin Miaomiao gave him a once-over from head to toe, then said:
"Compared to when you left, your complexion’s a shade darker, you’ve gained about ten pounds, and you’ve managed to build some abs. However, judging by those slightly dark circles under your eyes, you seem to have a tendency toward overindulgence. The cologne you’re wearing is way too strong. Your index and middle fingers are a bit yellowed—smoking too much, are we? Your face is still decent, but your pores are slightly enlarged. You should use some face masks."
Rong Lan’s expression instantly froze. He stared at her with wide eyes and said in disbelief:
"You... Are you still the sweet little girl I used to know?"
"Sorry, I’m not." That was the honest truth!
Little second and Little sixth were stunned into statues as well: Young Madam is bold and badass! Our queen of the world!
Rong Lan hurriedly defended himself, "About the overindulgence thing, let me explain. I haven’t been with a woman for half a year! Sweetie, you can’t wrongly accuse me."
"Oh... So, you went too wild half a year ago, and now you’re dealing with the aftereffects? Your kidney function must’ve taken a hit. Take care of yourself, yeah?"
The once-sweet little girl from their childhood—how did her style change so drastically, turning her into this sharp-tongued vixen?
"Sweetie, we were childhood sweethearts, after all. You even said you’d marry me!"
"Sorry, I was eight when I said that."
"So, you’re planning to start something and leave it unfinished?"
Qin Miaomiao curled her lips into a smile, her dimples making a brief appearance as her white teeth glittered: "Oh, I forgot to tell you—I’m married."
When Rong Lan heard this, he immediately exploded! Damn it, who dared steal his sweetheart? His adorable little chubby ball—snatched away just like that?
"Who did you marry?!" He was going to beat the hell out of that guy!
Just then, Qin Miaomiao’s phone rang. It was Lu Qing calling.
"Hey, hubby," she answered.
"Where are you?" His deep, magnetic voice came through.
"At a café, catching up with an old friend. Almost done here."
Rong Lan raised an eyebrow and scoffed. Old friend? More like an old flame!
"I’ll come pick you up. Address."
"No need, I’m just about to wrap up."
Hearing her call someone else "hubby," Rong Lan instantly felt annoyed and let out a cold snort.
"Sweetie, is that your husband? Come on, I gotta meet him."
He had to see what kind of guy managed to steal his sweetheart!
Little second and Little sixth cast him a look of sympathy. Young Master Lu was known for swiftly and ruthlessly disposing of any man who dared to covet the Young Madam—this one would absolutely be no exception!