Last time, Lu Anning only took a quick look at Bai Yue through the surveillance camera and didn't feel much. But now that he saw him in person, even from a distance, Lu Anning felt uncomfortable all over.
Two burning gazes fell on her wrist, and she suddenly felt hot.
The atmosphere at the scene was a little subtle, and Fang Le came forward with a smile to welcome them, forcibly livening up the atmosphere.
"It seems that we have a better understanding than we did back then, and we can even meet at the door. Don't stand here staring at each other, let's go inside and talk slowly."
Bai Lu's gaze moved around, finally landing on Tang Jingyuan. However, she wasn't as direct as before, as if she was afraid of something. She only glanced at him twice before quickly looking away.
Zhou Yao took the wheelchair from her and pushed Bai Yue into Zuixianju.
The waiter respectfully led the group into the pre-booked private room. At the tea table, a waitress in a cheongsam was brewing tea. She heard the commotion and didn't look away. After the tea was poured, Fang Le waved his hand, and the waitress honestly left the room, not daring to disturb them.
Bai Lu timidly called out "Third Brother", attracting everyone's attention.
Tang Jingyuan responded and handed the tea in his hand to Lu Anning.
"Bai Yue, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Lu Anning."
Bai Yue took the teacup with some difficulty in his hand wearing a black leather glove. He took a sip of the hot tea and then raised his eyelids to glance at Lu An Ning. The way he took off the mask scared Lu An Ning, and his sharp eyes made Lu An Ning feel uncomfortable.
Even though Tang Jingyuan had greeted her in advance before coming, she still couldn't withstand the shock of that face.
That should be the scar left after the explosion. The entire right side of his face was covered with a large scar. As he spoke, the scar stretched and wrinkled, as if a giant reptile was stuck on his face, wriggling from time to time.
Lu Anning's scalp tingled and she quickly shifted her gaze. She still underestimated her own courage.
"Isn't her name Gu Yue? The fifth young lady of the Gu family!"
Bai Yue curled his lips, a cold smile flashing between his slender eyebrows, and his intention was hard to guess.
Lu An Ning subconsciously frowned, then looked up with a hint of a smile on his face: "The name is just a code name, you can call it whatever you want."
"To be able to catch Jing Yuan's eye, Miss Gu must have her own outstanding qualities. I just came back and heard a lot about you. After meeting you today, you are a little different from what I imagined."
Lu An Ning raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Rumors, whether true or false, are not as good as the most authentic feelings after experiencing it yourself. What do you think?"
"That makes sense! I'm also curious about what Miss Gu has that could make Jing Yuan go to such great lengths to arrange for my sister to go abroad."
As soon as these words were spoken, the tone changed completely, with a hint of calling for an explanation.
Lu Anning's eyebrows twitched, surprised that Bai Yue would ask so directly. If the topic continued, the meal would be ruined.
Everyone held their breath, staring at each other, and the box fell into a moment of dead silence.
Just as Fang Le was about to open his mouth to force a change of subject, Bai Yue suddenly burst into laughter, his broken voice filled with hoarseness, and for a moment it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.
"You must be thinking that's what I'm asking! How could I be unreasonable? As Bai Lu's brother, I know her very well. Over the years, I must have caused Jing Yuan a lot of unnecessary trouble. I'm the one who should apologize."
Bai Yue said this and picked up the teacup.
"Third brother, I'll offer you tea instead of wine. Thank you for taking care of Bai Lu for me all these years and ensuring her safe graduation. Without you, there would be no reunion between us siblings today."
Bai Yue's sudden humble attitude made everyone unsure of how to respond. However, upon closer inspection, these words seemed to have another meaning.
No one thought about it too much, and the tense atmosphere was broken.
Fang Le laughed out loud: "I said, we are all friends for life and death, Bai Yue is definitely not unreasonable. When you say that, we feel at ease. You don't know, back then, it was also Bai Lu..."
"Fang Le!"
Tang Jingyuan reminded him and Fang Le stopped immediately.
"Those things are in the past. The fact that you're back alive is the most worth celebrating. From now on, with us here, everything will go smoothly. Drink this cup, and let the past be put behind us."
The clinking of teacups and wine glasses broke the oppressive atmosphere around them.
Fang Le saw the opportunity to interject other topics, while Lu An Ning listened quietly, occasionally smiling, which made the conversation quite harmonious. However, several times when he accidentally met Bai Lu's eyes, she seemed to be avoiding something and quickly averted her gaze, and Lu An Ning did not pay any attention.
Talking about everyone's current situation, Fang Le asked with concern: "Now that you are back, what are your plans for the future?"
"First, summarize the things that were not completed before, and then..."
Bai Yue was silent for a while: "In my current state, what else can I do? I'm lucky I'm not a burden to Bai Lu."
"Don't be so discouraged. They'll definitely make arrangements, so don't worry too much. Besides, you don't necessarily have to be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life."
Tang Jingyuan then said, "I'll arrange whatever you need. Apart from some minor finishing touches, you don't have to do anything else. I'll arrange for the best doctor for you. Maybe there's a way to treat your leg."
Zhou Yao also agreed, "Chu Huan is a skilled doctor, and Gu Yu is a master of traditional Chinese medicine. If they both treat your injuries together, you will definitely recover."
Bai Yue was stunned for a moment, then laughed at himself and said, "Don't comfort me. My leg has long passed the optimal treatment stage. How can it possibly get better?"
"How do you know it won't work if you don't try?"
Tang Jingyuan didn't give Bai Yue a chance to refuse: "I've already made an appointment with Chu Huan and Gu Yu. I'll take you to see it the day after tomorrow. No matter what, let's go and see it first."
Bai Lu also stepped forward to persuade him: "Brother, why don't we give it a try! If it doesn't work out, I'll go find a job first. I'll work hard to make money to cure you. Don't give up on yourself, okay?"
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