Chapter 9 Let her experience the long and endless wait

The golden sunlight gradually turned orange and slowly set behind the towering office buildings in the west.

The sun sets, the lights come on, and the streets are brightly lit.

A woman sat quietly by the window in the coffee shop, with half a glass of water in it.

During this time, a waiter came over and asked her if she needed a refill of water, and she shook her head slightly.

Even when the sky outside the window turned as dark as ink, the seat opposite her remained empty.

......

Lu Xiyan's car was parked on the roadside for three hours.

He sat in the car, biting his cigarette, smoking one after another, staring through the window at the figure by the coffee shop window.

The coffee shop he booked was located in the city center and the prices were extremely high.

He wanted to see if someone who couldn't even afford 280 yuan could afford coffee that cost much more than that, or even more expensive desserts.

Sure enough, she didn't order anything for the whole afternoon and only drank half a glass of water.

Oh!

An Ning, how miserable your life is.

He watched her wait coldly every minute.

No one likes a long and endless wait, not even him.

You should experience such peace and tranquility once.

......

The stylish wall clock showed nine o'clock in the evening.

The waiter came over and politely asked, "Excuse me, miss, we will be closing in fifteen minutes. Is there anything else you need?"

The cashier was already counting today's sales. An Ning politely thanked them, "No, thank you."

She was just about to get up and leave when she heard a voice of "Welcome" at the door.

She quickly turned her head and met a pair of deep, cold and unusually indifferent eyes.

The man was tall and handsome, but his expression was cold.

A black suit makes him look more noble and solemn.

He stood there casually with one hand in his pocket, which was too eye-catching.

An Ning's heart was pounding uncontrollably.

He seems to have changed a lot.

In the past, Lu Xiyan always exuded a youthful vigor.

Very cool and energetic.

He likes to race recklessly on the track, facing the wind, running towards freedom, like an unrestrained little lion.

In the past, his eyes were shining with stars.

She really liked to see him smile. Although his facial features were cool, his smile was sweet.

When he smiled, even the little mole between his eyebrows came alive.

But now he is cold, depressed, and keeps people at a distance.

Even his beautiful facial features were covered with a layer of cold and hard frost.

An Ning felt a dryness in her throat. Before she could say anything, the other person walked over and sat down opposite her.

His eyes were cold, as frosty as ice, yet filled with ambiguous scrutiny.

An Ning bit her lip and bit her lip, "Is your phone charged? Please dial the payment code and I will pay you."

"Oh!" Lu Xiyan stared at her lowered eyes and laughed, "Ms. An, can you afford it today?"

It was like a thorn, piercing into An Ning's heart.

Not because of his ridicule, but because of the name.

Miss......

He won't even call her name?

Yes, now to Lu Xiyan, she is just A, B, C, and D among many opposite sexes.

Even though they once loved each other passionately.

Even though they had hugged and kissed passionately, and had unforgettable physical contact.

Even though they made promises before sunrise and exchanged rings under the fireworks.

Even though they had a marriage certificate...

But so what?

Yeah, so what.

"Give me the payment code." An Ning ignored his ridicule and took out her cell phone to remind him.

"I think I remembered it wrongly." Lu Xiyan naturally took out a shopping receipt from his wallet and placed it on the table. He pushed two slender and strong fingertips in front of An Ning. "This box of chocolates is more than 280 yuan. I wonder if Ms. An can accept this price."

His voice was always pleasant, emphatic yet with the calmness and confidence of a negotiator.

An Ning suddenly saw the number on the shopping receipt and raised her voice in surprise, "Two thousand eight?"

When An Ning saw the chocolate brand again, she finally understood why it was so expensive.

A collaboration with a high-end luxury brand.

Six chocolates, two thousand eight!

If she had known this, she would never have gotten into Lu Xiyan's car even if she fainted on the side of the road!

Even if a kind-hearted person sends you to the hospital for an IV drip, it won’t cost you more than 2,800 yuan!

A trace of embarrassment flashed across her fair and beautiful face, which happened to be seen by the man opposite.

"Can't afford it, Ms. An?" He said in a playful tone, "It doesn't matter if you can't afford it. This box of chocolates is meant to be a daily charity for beggars in need on the street."

He stared at her trembling eyelashes and said quietly, "If you can't afford it, I'll consider it a charity."

An Ning's face turned pale. His words undoubtedly told her that to him, she was no different from a beggar on the street.

Her fingertips dug into her palm for a moment before releasing it. She folded the receipt neatly and said softly, "Mr. Lu, I really can't afford 2,800 today, but I'm not a beggar on the street."

She raised her eyes and met Lu Xiyan's indifferent and deep eyes. "I've accepted the receipt. I'll consider it as buying it from you. I'll definitely return the money to you someday."

Her eyelids were slightly red, but her tone and expression were still stubborn.

Lu Xiyan felt a tingling sensation in his chest as he heard her thank him, "Mr. Lu, no matter what, thank you for the umbrella yesterday."

"No need." Lu Xiyan did not deny that he bought the umbrella yesterday. He said indifferently and frivolously, "I just want to see how you poor people are struggling to survive in such difficult situations."

He looked at An Ning with deep and cold eyes, "Like an ant, boring."

An Ning's shoulders trembled slightly, as if someone had pulled out all the bones, and her limbs felt empty.

yes.

She has been like an ant all these years.

Curled up in a strange little place, living slowly.

She lowered her eyes and moved her pale lips, "Then...I won't bother you anymore."

She hurriedly picked up her bag and prepared to leave.

Just as she stood up, she was stopped by the man, "Wait a minute."

"It's not that I don't trust Ms. An. After all, it's hard to trust someone with a criminal record. If Ms. An runs away without a word one day, who would I ask for the 2,800 yuan?"

Lu Xiyan took out his phone and threw it on the table casually. "Add it. Contact me when you pay me back."

An Ning looked at the phone on the table. It was his QR code.

My heart feels like it's being crushed.

An Ning heard that he was trying to manipulate her.

A blow to her fragile self-esteem.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lu, I won't run away for this money."

"Who knows?" Lu Xiyan raised his eyes, raised the corners of his eyes, and said jokingly, "After all, some people will do anything for money, right?"