Chapter 131 Hot Pot for Three
The man calmly swallowed the ice cream, then kindly advised, "Eat it quickly, or it will melt."
Waaaaah… Anmi lost most of her 'empire' and could only turn her back miserably to protect the ice cream that was about to be scooped into glasses lenses.
No wonder you agreed to let her eat so easily; you had a trick up your sleeve!
Sigh... Oh well, having something to eat is better than having nothing to eat.
She scooped up a small spoonful of ice cream and put it in her mouth.
The sweet aroma of cantaloupe instantly spreads across the tongue.
"Is it delicious?" Yan Jinnian asked with a smile.
"tasty!"
…
The two took the elevator up, and the hot pot restaurant was almost full of people.
Fortunately, Anmi had booked a number online in advance, and the mini-program showed that it would be their turn in eight minutes.
She pulled Yan Jinnian to the store's rest area to find a seat.
She had just found an empty seat when she heard someone call her from behind.
"Anmi?"
Anmi looked over while biting her ice cream scoop.
It was Gu Huai!
Oh no!
Level 1 Alert!
She quickly turned her head to look at the man beside her.
As expected, Yan Jinnian's displeasure was evident in his eyes and brows.
She quickly rallied the situation: "Honey, you have to calm down! This guy is just a passerby now!"
It would have been better if he hadn't said anything, because as soon as he did, the man's lowered eyes immediately darkened.
Anmi swallowed nervously, and even the ice cream in her hand didn't taste so good anymore.
As they were talking, Gu Huai had already walked over here.
He looked much thinner and less energetic than before, but his smile was still very sunny.
"hello!"
Anmi felt too embarrassed to ignore him.
"Hello... Hello, class monitor!"
Sensing the oppressive atmosphere emanating from beside her, she took the initiative to introduce him: "This is my husband!"
The word 'husband' was emphasized.
Gu Huai paused for a moment, then looked at the person next to her: "Hello."
"..." Yan Jinnian remained silent.
Gu Huai's smile froze, and he looked at An Mi with some confusion.
And at this moment, Anmi:
Haha, how embarrassing!
Good heavens! What kind of chaotic scene is this?!
"Um...did you come alone?" She had no choice but to make conversation to try and ease the awkward atmosphere.
"Hmm." Gu Huai didn't seem to care about Yan Jinnian's attitude towards him.
He smiled and said, "I had made an appointment with a friend, but something came up, so I came by myself."
“Oh…” Anmi nodded with an awkward smile.
The phone call in Copenhagen last time didn't end well, which made her feel a little awkward around him now.
Gu Huai may have realized this.
He took the initiative and asked, "Are you here for hot pot too?"
Anmi was about to say yes when she heard him ask, "Do you want to join us? It's on me."
Anmi: ? ? ?
leak!
Huge leaks!
She grabbed Yan Jinnian's hand: "Oh? This is a hot pot restaurant? Oh dear! We went to the wrong place! What we really wanted was the grilled fish next door!"
Gu Huai: "?"
She laughed and said, "Class monitor, we'll be going now. Enjoy your meal..."
"Wait a minute." Yan Jinnian stopped her.
Let's eat together.
Anmi: Mora Mushroom?
Honey! Have you lost your mind?
"Have you forgotten we came here to eat grilled fish?" She quickly turned her back and blinked frantically at him.
Ke Yanjin ignored him and said, "Mr. Gu, please."
Gu Huai remained calm and said, "Please go first."
Anmi: Is it your turn yet? You two, please come in.
"A096 has arrived!"
Anmi: "..."
…
The three people sat down at the square table.
An Mi and Yan Jinnian sat on one side, while Gu Huai sat opposite them.
The waiter brought them menus and pencils so they could order.
This is a hot pot restaurant that specializes in mountain delicacies, featuring various mushrooms and wild vegetables picked from the mountains. The three of us ordered a half-and-half pot and each marked the dishes we wanted to eat on a piece of paper.
Gu Huai flipped the menu over and asked An Mi, "They even have Melon Ice here, would you like one?"
Anmi saw it too, but she had just eaten ice cream. If she ate this too, she would be punished after her period ended…
"No, thank you. I won't eat it."
Gu Huai looked at her curiously: "Didn't you used to like this? I always saw you and Tang Cai ordering it at gatherings."
Thump!
That's the sound of my heart pounding!
Anmi quickly glanced to the side.
Yan Jinnian's expression was indifferent, revealing no emotion.
But she had a gut feeling that he was in a bad mood.
She secretly sweated for herself, and said meaningfully, "That was so long ago! And we only got together twice, and it was with the whole class. Actually, I didn't really like it, hahaha... Besides, eating ice cream in this weather will give me a stomachache!"
Gu Huai hadn't noticed this: "Sorry, I forgot it's been getting colder lately..."
Anmi waved her hand to interrupt him: "It's okay, let's order first."
She pushed the menu in front of Yan Jinnian and asked in a high-pitched voice, "Honey, do you want to eat mushrooms?"
The man gave her a long, meaningful look.
Anmi blinked rapidly: "I chose all your favorites, do you want to add more?"
It's an overt attempt to please.
Yan Jinnian lowered his head; the menu was filled with all his favorite dishes.
It seems his wife truly loves him.
The displeasure in my heart was soothed.
He said softly, "It's your decision."
…
The first thing served was flower tea.
The shop assistant came over carrying a long, thin-spouted teapot to refill their water.
After adding water with a flourish, he picked up the menu: "Wait a moment, I'll serve you the broth right away."
He left after saying that.
The atmosphere at the table fell silent.
None of the three spoke.
Only the rose petals in the teacup were quietly swirling around.
Anmi would occasionally glance at the man beside her.
Yan Jinnian was very quiet today.
But this quietness is somewhat abnormal.
It seems like it's for the purpose of observing something...
In short, something is very wrong!
She glanced around nervously.
The other tables were making a lot of noise while people were eating, but their table was the quietest.
After about two minutes of silence, Gu Huai suddenly coughed lightly, breaking the silence: "I haven't officially congratulated you on your marriage yet!"
This statement was clearly directed at two people.
An Mi nudged Yan Jinnian's leg under the table.
"Thank you, class monitor."
“…Thank you.” The man unexpectedly responded.
Anmi glanced at him and gently scratched his palm under the table with her fingers.
Yan Jinnian's shoulders moved, and he opened his large hand to completely envelop her small hand.
Anmi couldn't help but twitch her lips slightly, but quickly suppressed it.
"I didn't expect you all to be so quick..."
A sense of emotion flickered in Gu Huai's eyes.
"Several people from our class have gotten married by now. Time flies! It feels like graduation was just yesterday..."
Anmi: "Yes, everyone has their own life."
He laughed and said, "After graduation, everyone got married or started working, and it's been a long time since we've all gotten together for a proper meal."
Anmi couldn't help but sigh upon hearing this.
Of the classmates she used to hang out with all the time in college, only she and Tang Cai are left now. Her roommates either went back to their hometowns or went to other cities to drift around. She asked around about her wedding, and in the end, only two people came.
Everyone has their own things to do.
What's rare is that someone who once walked alongside you is still willing to turn back and shake your hand.
The friendships of our youth are like treasures; gaining or losing them is all a matter of fate.
So those who are still willing to stay in touch are very sincere people.
"Class monitor..." she asked with concern, "How are you doing now? Have you found a job?"
I heard that he stayed at the university after graduation. I wonder if he became a teaching assistant?
Gu Huai seemed to suddenly remember something: "Oh, I haven't told you yet, have I? I got into Nanjing University's graduate program."
Nanjing University?
Anmi: "Isn't that in the south?"
"Yes, it's in the south. I took leave to come back these past two days, and I'll be going back tomorrow."
"I see!"
Anmi really didn't expect that he would secretly take the postgraduate entrance exam.
The gossip Tang Cai had told him flashed through his mind. Could it be that heartbreak had ignited his fighting spirit?
"Nanjing University is so far away, why did you decide to apply there?"
Gu Huai smiled and said, "Youyi chose that place."
Jiang Youyi?
Anmi was stunned: "You guys?"
Perhaps her expression was too obvious, so Gu Huai didn't hide it: "We got back together after we broke up."
So that's how it is!
Anmi glanced at the man beside her.
Yan Jinnian met her gaze but said nothing.
But his expression clearly showed that he had relaxed considerably.
"That's wonderful!" Anmi said from the bottom of her heart.
Although Jiang Youyi's attitude towards her wasn't very good in the past, it was all because she cared too much about Gu Huai.
Everyone could see how much she liked Gu Huai.
As for their relationship, only the person experiencing it knows whether it's hot or cold.
"Since you've been accepted into graduate school, let me treat you to this meal as a farewell gift!"
Anmi raised her glass: "Congratulations, class monitor!"
The man beside him also silently picked up his teacup.
Gu Huai smiled and said, "Congratulations to you too!"
Wishing you a happy and fulfilling marriage.
The three of them toasted each other with tea instead of wine, and the turbulent meal quietly subsided.
After a short delay, the dishes were served one after another.
The atmosphere during the rest of the meal was very harmonious.
After the meal, Anmi insisted on paying, but Gu Huai couldn't argue with her, so he laughed and said that if there was a chance in the future, he would come back and treat her.
The two said goodbye at the store entrance.
Watching Gu Huai's departing figure, An Mi said to the man beside her, "See? I told you he didn't have those kinds of feelings for me!"
Yan Jinnian crossed his arms, his gaze deep: "Are you so sure what he said is true?"
"Huh?" Anmi glared at him.
"Don't try to pull any conspiracy theories. Our class monitor is a very honest person."
"us?"
"Well…"
Oh no, I got carried away.
She quickly changed the subject: "But you really behaved very well today, you were very polite, I have to praise you!"
Yan Jinnian lowered his eyes: "Am I very impolite in your eyes?"
"No, that's not it!"
Anmi has become smarter now and has basically figured out his thought process.
"You've always been very polite, but today you added a touch of grace to that politeness, which is why I'm praising you."
"Wife..."
"Um?"
"Luckily, I met you not too late," he suddenly said out of the blue.
"Oh?" Anmi narrowed her eyes.
"Shouldn't it be that I'm lucky I've only ever liked this one person?"
"One?" Yan Jinnian's smile didn't reach his eyes.
"Have you forgotten all those handsome male celebrities you sent to your best friend before?"
He listed them off in detail: "Domestic, European and American, Korean, Thai, Japanese, and even Indian... I'm practically invincible."
Listen to this!
Listen to this!
What kind of talk is that!
Anmi nervously twirled her fingers, saying, "There aren't that many..."
"I'm just good at appreciating things!"
It's just that those men are too good-looking.
She retorted confidently, "Besides, what's wrong with liking someone for a little while?"
They're all just passing through; you're the only one!
"..."
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