Munni knew the meaning behind his simple four words, and she nodded gently, "Mm."
Her heart was in turmoil because of his words, as if you had carefully plotted some secret, only for the other person to see through you effortlessly. That feeling of helplessness and guilt bubbled like boiling water, scorching her heart incessantly.
After hanging up the phone, Munni sat dazed on the sofa for a moment, then slowly rose to change clothes.
When Xu Yisen arrived at Munni's doorstep, Munni had just finished dressing. She opened the door, staring at Xu Yisen standing outside with an indifferent expression.
The latter raised an eyebrow imperceptibly, seemingly noticing Munni's lack of enthusiasm. Xu Yisen asked, "What's wrong?"
"I'm just wondering what came over my ex-husband, who never spent New Year's Eve with me during our three-year marriage, to suddenly want to celebrate with me today?" She raised an eyebrow at Xu Yisen, her eyes filled with insincere amusement.
Xu Yisen reached out and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, as if he hadn't heard the sarcasm in her words, and replied with a light laugh, "Because I want to say goodbye to this year and welcome the new one with you."
Munni didn't respond but crossed her arms, squinting slightly at Xu Yisen, a touch of confusion appearing on her lightly made-up face.
"Yisen, I really don't get it. You're free now, so why not pursue a relationship with Xia Yuge?"
"Why? Probably because... I'd rather be with you than Yu Ge."
His voice was gentle like flower language, draped in a faint floral scent, silently drifting into the calm lake of Munni's heart, gently stirring ripples.
However, Munni laughed uncontrollably, as if she had heard the world's biggest joke.
Her laughter was as crisp as silver bells, blossoming from her throat and echoing in the quiet corridor.
After a while, she subdued her laughter slightly and mockingly praised, "Looks like Xia Yuge taught you well; your flirting skills have improved."
With that, she stepped ahead and left first.
Xu Yisen stood in place, watching her stride away with an air of confidence in her high heels, the smile at the corners of his lips carrying a hint of indulgence and helplessness.
Xu Yisen chose the 39th-floor sky revolving restaurant at the Fan Shuo Hotel for their meal.
When the two arrived at the restaurant, the manager personally approached, greeting them warmly, and then led them to a VIP private room.
Munni remembered that a year ago, on Xia Yuge's birthday, Xu Yisen seemed to have brought Xia Yuge to the VIP private room of the revolving restaurant at the Fan Shuo Hotel to celebrate as well.
That day, she had received a photo from an unknown number of Xia Yuge smiling blissfully while holding a cake, with Xu Yisen smiling gently at her side. The photo's background featured the splendid night scene beyond the tall glass windows.
When she first saw the photo, her jealousy drove her mad, and she even smashed her phone.
With candlelight flickering on the table, Munni sat down and through the candlelight, stared expressionlessly at Xu Yisen sitting opposite her.
Moments later, a subtly enigmatic smile curved her red lips, "It seems Xia Yuge hasn't fully trained you in the art of dating. When inviting a woman, don't take her to a restaurant where you've been with other women. That's a taboo."
Her voice was a crystalline drop on ice, clear and pleasant, yet chilling.
Her words slightly puzzled Xu Yisen, who raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
Munni kindly reminded, "Wasn't it last year on Xia Yuge's birthday that you celebrated here?"