A cyberpunk-themed dark restaurant has opened in Xidan, Beijing.
The "darkness" refers to the fact that you are in complete darkness from the moment you enter the restaurant. There is no menu, only set meals to choose from, and the waiter is a blind young man who can move freely in the dark.
Su Qianhui chose this place to meet Jin Heng.
As a public figure, she can let down her guard and relax to be herself here. This is Jin Heng's first time here.
Suddenly finding himself in a dark and unfamiliar environment, the person beside him was his only source of trust and reliance. He instinctively groped around and touched Su Qianhui's hand, then pulled away as if electrocuted.
“Don’t be afraid, this is a very interesting experience. You perceive everything with touch, and your taste buds become more sensitive,” Su Qianhui explained.
Even after sitting down, I still couldn't see. But I felt very calm.
"Weren't you filming in Hengdian? Why are you back so soon?" Jin Heng asked tentatively, finding a water glass and shakily pouring two glasses of water.
The hand offering water met a small, soft one. "I heard you got engaged, so I took time off to come and see you. Are you giving up on your white moonlight?"
This was a sign of his concern for him. Jin Heng remained calm. "As I told you before, it's a luxury for people like us to choose from the heart. Besides, how many people would refuse a 10% share in exchange for a marriage? Hua Se is also very beautiful, isn't she?"
Jin Heng doesn't hide his true intentions and doesn't try to portray himself as a deeply affectionate person, but at least he's genuine.
In the boundless silence, a soft sigh escaped. "I saw her at the birthday party; she's even prettier than in the filtered photos in magazines. Sigh, if my boss hadn't said that my face is suited for the big screen, I'd sometimes consider getting plastic surgery."
International has a reputation for having a widely recognized international image in overseas markets.
Jin Heng wanted to laugh. A woman's jealousy should not be underestimated; any reason can become a reason to attack.
"Can I understand that you're jealous of her?"
Su Qianhui pouted, "More than that! I used to be the center of media attention wherever I went, but at Mr. Zhao's birthday party, the media were scrambling to interview your fiancée. In the end, the young and handsome editor-in-chief got the exclusive rights. What was his name again, Yuan Ye?"
Jin Heng's focus was on his youth and good looks. "His name is Yuan Mu. He interviewed me before. He has a very good pen, his articles are expansive and well-written, and he is quite knowledgeable."
"I don't know about that, but he seems very responsible. He even discussed the interview with your fiancée for a long time."
His expression was obscured by the darkness, but Jin Heng uttered a soft "Hmm?", seemingly displeased. "Big star, you've crossed the line."
A blind waiter came over and brought out the dishes: "Appetizer: ray fin with crab mushrooms and black olives, garden vegetable salad; cream of mushroom soup, grilled beef tongue with black pepper sauce, Cajun baked potatoes, ice cream and pudding. Please enjoy."
After the waiter left, Jin Heng reached for his knife and fork to skewer the beef tongue, but he couldn't manage it, even though the plate clattered against the floor.
He was definitely in a bad mood.
"Don't rush, I'll help you, open your mouth."
The beef tongue was delicious and flavorful, but to Jin Heng's embarrassment, he touched her fingers and heard her laughter.
"You're such a gentleman. The reviews say customers are all eating with their hands. Would you like some more?"
The space was hot, and Jin Heng's throat was itchy. "Ice cream," he said, needing to cool down.
This time, he heard footsteps. Su Qianhui sat down on the same side as him, and the cool ice cream was passed to her from her mouth. The coolness had subsided, and their breaths were close together.
"Young Master Jin, I'm sweeter than ice cream, would you like to try me?"
Jin Heng tried to push her, but couldn't. "Miss Su, stop making a scene."
"Call me Qianqian," Su Qianhui said softly. "If it were Xue Qiandai, would you refuse?"
“Even if the name is similar and the face is similar, you are not him.” Jin Heng was rational and clear-headed.
"If you can't have the older sister, having a younger sister isn't bad either; that's how it's always portrayed in dramas. Mr. Jin, you didn't do anything at the W Hotel that day, and I liked that. Today, I told you about the Dark Restaurant, and you still came. So, my understanding is that you're willing to accept me in the darkness. Tell me, what's your answer?"
Jin Heng remained silent, all his thoughts focused on the four words "sisters" as if a thunderclap had struck his ears.
Is Su Qianhui Xue Qiandai's sister? He still remembers their first meeting, Su Qianhui's self-introduction: "Qian from Xue Qiandai, Hui from Lanxin Huizhi." Later at the W Hotel, she told a story about an illegitimate daughter. Could she really be an illegitimate daughter of the Xue family? Xue Jingnian lost his wife young, and rumors circulated that he deeply loved her and never remarried. Was it all a facade? Did he have other women outside, but simply not make it public? That sounds more plausible.
Su Qianhui is obsessed with that noble surname and the dream of marrying into a wealthy family because she is Xue Qianhui.
"Young Master Jin, I am Snow!"
It was a blur, a mixture of illusion and reality. Jin Heng felt like he was about to break apart. He felt her hand on his waist, her lips on his tight embrace.
Jin Heng stopped thinking about it. Since he was in the dark, let him be a little crazy.
*
Following the birthday party, reports about Lightyear Coffee Shop, barista Blue Mountain, and the former bankrupt heiress's re-entrepreneurship have been appearing in the media.
The coffee shop is experiencing a second spring. Just as Xue Qiandai predicted, several five-star hotels are interested in acquiring the franchise rights for Lightyear Coffee, with their phones ringing off the hook and inspections incessant.
However, at this time, the Yunnan Provincial Government Office in Beijing called, inviting Jin Xiangyu and Lan Shan to return to Yunnan for investigation and research, and to participate in a two-week forum on the development of the coffee bean industry.
"Sister Yu, Lanshan, that's so cool! Your dream is finally about to come true!" Xue Qiandai congratulated them immediately.
With tears welling up in her eyes, Jin Xiangyu said, "Dai Dai, this is all thanks to everyone's joint efforts. In the days when Lan Shan and I are away, we'll be relying on you and Jian Yan."
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems," Jian Yan assured her.
Because he was leaving the capital for two weeks, Lan Shan quickly called Zhao Jiening. They had established a romantic relationship and even consummated their marriage; they were inseparable and needed to let his girlfriend know.
You Duoduo joked, "Brother Lan is in love and immediately turned into a henpecked husband. Sigh, that icy man who only had eyes for coffee beans has completely left us."
Lan Shan picked up a coffee bean from the counter and threw it at You Duoduo, saying, "You talk too much. You'd be better off going on a blind date."
Xue Qiandai couldn't help but chuckle, "The fate of coffee beans has taken a sharp turn for the worse. They used to be cherished, but now they've become weapons at your fingertips."
You Duoduo rubbed his forehead, grimacing, "You've married a rich and beautiful woman and reached the pinnacle of life. Haven't you considered introducing one of Miss Zhao's best friends to your brother? Then we brothers would be big winners too!"
In the afternoon, Zhao Jiening arrived at the coffee shop, accompanied by her mother.
Miss Zhao requisitioned Xue Qiandai's workspace. The enthusiastic girl cupped Lan Shan's face in her hands and kept kissing her; the iceberg had turned into a volcano. "Can you take me with you when you go to Yunnan?"
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