Sheng Jianan’s car was hidden in the darkness, without headlights on; the black car blended into the surrounding night, indistinguishable unless looked at closely.
Tang Yanqi naturally didn’t notice, and seeing her long-lost friend, was a bit happy. Lu Qilin opened the car door for Tang Yanqi: "Get in, let’s grab some late-night snacks. I’ve been busy all day and haven’t eaten yet."
Tang Yanqi glanced at the time and nodded: "But we can’t stay out too long, I have to go home soon."
The conversation between the two was inaudible to Sheng Jianan. All he could see was an eyesore of a man reaching out to tousle Tang Yanqi’s hair, in a manner so doting it was utterly piercing, and then Tang Yanqi got into his car.
Young Master Sheng’s face darkened to the extreme. Didn’t that woman know you can’t casually get into a man’s car? Didn’t that woman know you can’t casually let a man touch your hair?
A raging fire burned inside him, and seeing the car start up and leave, Sheng Jianan followed without much thought.
Lu Qilin took Tang Yanqi to a Hong Kong-style cafe near K University, where they found a seat by the window.
"What would you like to eat?"
Tang Yanqi shook her head: "Not long ago, I had spicy hotpot with my roommate, still a bit full."
Lu Qilin frowned slightly: "Eat less from street stalls, they’re not good for your health."
After ordering some simple dishes, the two chatted about the past years. Tang Yanqi didn’t say much; mostly listening to Lu Qilin talk about his experiences, like what he did during his two years of studying abroad, and the reasons for his return now.
Some people, even if they haven’t met for ages, just by saying a few words it feels like returning to the past times. Tang Yanqi’s face was always smiling; those lacking warmth tend to cherish everyone who treats them well even more.
However, the brighter Tang Yanqi’s smile was, the more piercing it was to Sheng Jianan’s eyes.
With hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, Sheng Jianan’s face turned as dark as a stormy sky. In his memory, that woman had never smiled at him so brightly.
Heart burning with rage, Sheng Jianan opened the car door and stepped out. Before he reached the restaurant door, the two inside had already gotten up, seemingly about to leave.
On a whim, Sheng Jianan moved to hide behind a large tree nearby. He didn’t know why he suddenly wanted to hide, but that’s precisely what he did.
Lu Qilin once again opened the car door for Tang Yanqi. This time, Tang Yanqi didn’t readily get in, but checked the time and smiled: "Senior, no need to trouble yourself. I’ll just take the bus home."
"Get in the car, I’ll give you a ride. It’s dark, not safe for a young girl."
Tang Yanqi still gracefully declined with a smile. Lu Qilin stayed silent for two seconds and didn’t insist. He reached out to stroke Tang Yanqi’s hair: "Then let me give you a ride to the bus stop."
The first person to know Tang Yanqi was not an ordinary student but a Tang Family daughter was not Qi Cheng, but Lu Qilin. Precisely because of this knowledge, Lu Qilin didn’t force anything, dropping Tang Yanqi at the bus station, since he couldn’t park for long, he had to leave.
Through the rear-view mirror, Lu Qilin looked at the figure standing on the platform, lingering with a gaze full of concern.
He once witnessed Tang Yanqi’s treatment at the Tang Family firsthand, he once saw the girl endure sufferings yet continuously grit her teeth and bear with it.
The figure in the rear-view mirror gradually faded away. Lu Qilin’s doting smile disappeared from his face; he had returned to protect his Cinderella. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on N0v3l.Fiɾe.net