However, Gong Ning, the fish that had just had a hearty meal, was not included.

Stepping out of the restaurant, I immediately sensed a very unfriendly atmosphere in the living room.

Just as he was about to take a step, his gaze suddenly fixed on Yan Jingzhou and Xiao Yiting, who were sitting opposite each other on the sofa across a huge coffee table.

From the angle she was standing at, she could only see Yan Jingzhou's handsome and strong profile, and the gentle and friendly smile on Xiao Yiting's slightly upturned lips.

Xiao Yiting's smile, whether in the corners of his eyes, the corners of his lips, or his gaze, looked very gentle and warm.

It seemed that if I looked at him any longer, I would be captivated by his charming smile.

Despite the warm and gentle smile, Gong Ning couldn't help but shiver as she looked at it.

She seemed to see the boundless indifference and bone-chilling coldness hidden behind those smiles.

He exuded a coldness that was devoid of warmth from the very core of his being.

On the other hand, although Yan Jingzhou appeared indifferent and aloof, she could sense that deep down, he was warm and affectionate.

Gong Ning's accurate and sensitive first intuition actually distinguished the essential personality traits of Yan Jingzhou and Xiao Yiting.

One who appears gentle and approachable, but is actually cold and hurtful.

A seemingly cold and distant person, but actually warm and passionate.

Her heart had already endured countless moments of coldness and pain.

Therefore, there are some things we cannot choose.

What is destined at birth, this is fate!

"Jiaojiao?" Yan Jingzhou gently called her by her childhood name, turning his head to look at her tenderly. "Come over when you're done eating!"

Gong Ning's dazed eyes suddenly cleared, and upon hearing this, she walked over with light steps.

She sat obediently beside Yan Jingzhou, her hands wrapped around his strong and powerful arms, like a little bird nestled against him.

Seeing this, Xiao Yiting's smile deepened slightly, his deep, dark eyes darkened, and he glanced at Xiao Yisheng indifferently.

Xiao Yisheng jolted, pursed his lips, suppressed the reluctance and awkwardness in his eyes, slowly stood up, and was about to speak.

Gong Ning suddenly spoke up, "Miss Xiao!"

Xiao Yisheng's prepared remarks were interrupted, and after a few seconds of hesitation, he suddenly forgot them completely.

A flash of annoyance crossed his eyes. "You brat, do you have a grudge against me? Why did you have to interrupt at this time?"

"Um!"

Xiao Yisheng's eyes were filled with anger. He gave a curt reply and then turned to look at Gong Ning, subconsciously waiting for her to continue.

Gong Ning glanced at her slender figure for a few moments, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.

Tsk, to be honest, Xiao Yisheng isn't much of a person, but his figure is undeniably amazing.

She then lowered her eyes slightly and glanced at her own thin and small body, her eyes dimming and tinged with sadness.

She looked up suddenly and saw everyone staring at her quietly.

Gong Ning's expression turned serious, and a half-smile curved her lips as she nodded slightly to Xiao Yisheng, "Miss Xiao, please sit down!"

Xiao Yisheng was taken aback and looked at Gong Ning with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Catching a glimpse of the mockery in her eyes, Xiao Yisheng pursed her lips, lifted her skirt slightly with both hands, and sat down with an arrogant expression.

A few unnatural glances crossed his face, and his usually sharp voice was stiff, "Why did you suddenly interrupt me?"

Don't you know that's very impolite?

I've forgotten all the lines I prepared.

"You're here to apologize today, aren't you?" Gong Ning saw Xiao Yisheng rolling her eyes and was about to speak when she spoke first, "Oh, I know you're here to apologize. I should have come downstairs a little later, so Miss Xiao could have had more time to prepare."

Xiao Yisheng: "......."