Chapter 51 Do you know how much these shoes cost?

Li Mai thought for a moment and went over to help.

Zhou Songyan paused for a moment, then looked up at her.

Li Mai changed into a light gray loungewear outfit.

She was already fair-skinned, and wearing gray, her face glowed under the light, making her pert nose seem translucent.

She has a gentle and graceful demeanor.

It made him feel that everything was so wonderful.

Zhou Songyan curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

Feeling embarrassed by his gaze, Li Mai looked up and glared at him.

Zhou Songyan laughed: "Don't glare at me like that, or I'll have some kind of impulse."

Everyone here is an adult, and Li Mai immediately understood what he meant.

Her cheeks flushed instantly.

She quickly lowered her head.

He cursed Zhou Songyan inwardly as a scoundrel.

Five years had passed, and he spoke more and more bluntly.

In five years, he became a powerful prince. Would he lack women around him?

As for being so thirsty?

Thinking about how Zhou Songyan had slept with other women all these years, Li Mai felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

The meal is set out.

Li Mai turned around and called out, "Chengcheng, dinner's ready."

Chengcheng put down the model toy and came over.

Zhou Songyan glanced at the model toys and remembered that there were still a few rocket model toys that Chengcheng had played with in the office.

I'll bring it to him later.

The three of them sat down to eat.

The hotel food was pretty good. Li Mai glanced at the bags and saw that they contained dishes from Yu Jin Yuan Private Kitchen.

Yujinyuan...

The place where they met five years later.

Li Mai's thoughts were drawn back to that day.

She saw Zhou Songyan being ushered in through the door, radiating light and an imposing aura.

She was so surprised that she couldn't immediately reconcile the person in front of her with her ex-boyfriend.

She thought they were just two people who looked alike, and couldn't possibly be the same person.

It wasn't until everyone called him "General Manager Zhou" and he learned from General Manager Ji that his name was Zhou Songyan.

She then realized they were the same person.

Eat well.

Li Mai looked down; there was a piece of sweet and sour pork rib in her bowl.

She looked up and met Zhou Songyan's gaze.

"What are you thinking about?"

Li Mai pursed her lips: "I wasn't thinking about anything."

She lowered her head and quietly continued eating.

Zhou Songyan didn't hesitate.

Chengcheng shoveled food into his mouth, his little eyes darting around at them.

Although the atmosphere was a bit strange, he liked the feeling of sitting down to eat with his parents.

He hopes that in the future, he can sit down and eat with his parents.

However, considering that Mom doesn't seem to care much about Dad, I'll just put this wish aside for now.

Zhou Songyan's phone, which was on the dining table, rang.

He glanced at it, swiped his finger, and hung up the phone.

Li Mai saw the caller ID.

Guan Qing.

The woman who was with Zhou Songyan last time, the one she met at Rongzheng during the day.

Two minutes later, Guan Qing called again.

Zhou Songyan hung up the phone again.

Li Mai ate her meal without making a sound.

In a certain apartment, Guan Qing almost gritted her teeth.

Zhou Songyan actually hung up on her.

She called twice, but Zhou Songyan hung up both times.

What is he doing? Is it inconvenient for him to answer the phone?

Is he with that woman named Li Mai?

She easily found out Li Mai's name at the front desk. She was the secretary to the general manager of Ji's company and had just come from Suzhou with Ji Wangyu a few months ago.

Several months...

Zhou Songyan was attracted to her. According to the receptionist, Li Mai came to Rongzheng several times, and Sun Yuanjie personally came down to pick her up each time.

Who is Sun Yuanjie? He is Zhou Songyan's chief secretary, wielding considerable power, and many people want to curry favor with him.

What does it mean that he came down to pick people up in person?

Zhou Songyan is serious.

He really took a liking to Li Mai.

Grandma Zhou called Li Mai her granddaughter-in-law.

Is this a meeting with the parents?

Guan Qing clenched her fists. As long as Zhou Songyan wasn't married, she still had a chance.

...

After dinner, Li Mai packed up the lunchboxes, while Zhou Songyan assisted her.

Li Mai needs to go downstairs to throw out the trash.

Just as she stepped out to wait for the elevator, Zhou Songyan followed her, his tall figure standing beside her, blocking a large portion of the light and shadow.

Once inside the elevator, Zhou Songyan took the trash bag from her hand.

Five years ago, they did the same thing: after dinner, they would go downstairs together to throw out the trash.

At that time, she rented a small one-bedroom apartment, and Zhou Songyan often stayed overnight.

She had never been to Zhou Songyan's place. Zhou Songyan said he was staying at a relative's house, so she didn't bother him.

So most of the time, Zhou Songyan lived at her house.

Looking back now, that jerk lied to her.

He must live in an upscale neighborhood, and he said that because he was afraid she would find out his identity.

In the elevator, Zhou Songyan turned her head to look at Li Mai. She was quiet and didn't say anything, as if she was in a daze.

The elevator arrived at the first floor.

Zhou Songyan took Li Mai's hand, which was hanging by her side, with his free hand and pulled her out of the elevator.

When Li Mai saw someone approaching, she forcefully broke free from him and moved far away from him.

Zhou Songyan: "..."

A couple walked over.

The woman stared at Zhou Songyan.

She had seen this man in the neighborhood; he was exceptionally handsome and drove a Bentley.

A small group in the neighborhood was discussing who this man was.

That small group is a group for mothers. They chat casually when they have nothing to do, and it's usually the same few people they know.

The woman saw this man come down from their building for the first time; he had just been pulling the woman who was running ahead of them.

The woman has a son and they just moved in recently.

She's beautiful, has a lovely voice, and I think her surname is Li.

The couple entered the elevator.

The woman then started gossiping with her husband.

"What do you think is the relationship between that woman upstairs and that handsome guy? That man drives a Bentley, he must be very rich."

Her husband said, "They might be friends."

"Would friends hold hands?"

"You said he drives a Bentley. If he were a boyfriend or husband, would he let such a beautiful girlfriend or wife live in a neighborhood like ours?"

"Who are you calling prettier? You're asking for it!"

"..."

Zhou Songyan has long legs and caught up with Li Mai in just a few steps.

It got quite cold tonight, and the wind was howling.

Li Mai pulled her clothes tighter.

Zhou Songyan put his arm around her, but Li Mai pushed him away, saying, "Don't take advantage of me!"

Zhou Songyan: "I was afraid you'd be cold."

"I'm not cold."

"You're trembling."

"Mind your own business!"

Zhou Songyan: "..."

He forcefully pulled Li Mai over and held her tightly in his arms.

Li Mai was so angry that she stomped on his foot.

For Zhou Songyan, that little bit of force was like a cat scratching him, causing no pain or itch.

but……

His leather shoes were dirty, with several large footprints on them.

"Li Mai, do you know how much these shoes cost?"

Li Mai froze, turning to look at him: "How much?"

Two hundred thousand.

Two hundred thousand?

That's enough to buy a really nice car, or a house in a small county town.

Li Mai swallowed hard, regretting her impulsive decision.

"I'll clean it for you in a bit."

"Even after cleaning it up, I don't want to wear it anymore."

"Why?"

"I don't wear dirty shoes."

"I'll clean it for you, okay?"

"Even if you wipe it clean, it's still dirty."

Li Mai: "..."

She couldn't help but blurt out, "What a terrible habit!"

Zhou Songyan raised an eyebrow: "Think about how you're going to compensate me."

Li Mai asked incredulously, "Are you trying to scam me?"

"It's a fact that you dirtied my shoes."