"Hey, aren't you going to spend time with Cheng Shuyu today?" Lin Yue didn't want to be a third wheel and had to find out.
"I'll spend today with you! I can't forget you just because I have a boyfriend." Jiang Li said, not forgetting to wink at him.
Knowing that she had a special fondness for spicy food, Jiang Li specially took her to a newly opened Sichuan restaurant near the school. The restaurant was packed and business was booming.
"This restaurant is said to have extremely authentic flavors; you'll definitely like it." Jiang Li handed the menu to Lin Yue. "Come on, order whatever you like. I'll pay. I've neglected you for so long; I'm going to make it up to you today."
"Then I won't be polite." Lin Yue smiled and lowered her head to order.
The two ordered three dishes, all of which were very spicy. One of the main reasons they got along well was that they had the same taste and both loved spicy food.
After all the dishes were served, Lin Yue's eyes lit up instantly. "Wow, this smells so good! Song Yunzheng usually doesn't let me eat anything too spicy. He always says that my stomach is too sensitive and I shouldn't eat spicy or stimulating foods."
"It's so nice to have someone looking after you and caring for you, don't take your good fortune for granted."
Lin Yue smiled and nodded, "That makes sense, hehe."
Although she complained about the old man's nagging, she felt as sweet as honey when she thought about how caring he was towards her.
"Hey, Yuezai, look, isn't that Teacher Meng?" Jiang Li gestured with his chin, indicating that she should turn around and look.
Upon hearing the name "Teacher Meng," Lin Yue's nerves tightened instantly, like a bowstring being drawn taut. She immediately stopped picking up food and turned around. It really was her! What? She likes spicy food too?
Seeing her walking this way, Lin Yue quickly turned her head, covering half of her face with her hand, trying to pretend she hadn't seen her...
"Hello, Teacher Meng," Jiang Li greeted first.
"This girl has absolutely no teamwork!" Lin Yue couldn't help but glare at her.
Jiang Li already calls her teacher; if she doesn't greet her, people will say she's impolite.
So she immediately put on a sweet smile, turned her head, and waved with her eyes crinkling, "Hello, Teacher Meng."
"Hello, what a coincidence, you also like spicy food." Meng Wanning glanced around, then smiled at Lin Yue. "Would you mind if I shared a table with you?"
"Of course I don't mind, teacher, please sit here." Before Lin Yue could react, Jiang Li handed her a chair.
What's going on?! It's bad enough that her husband's ex-girlfriend suddenly became her teacher, but why are they sitting at the same table when they go out for a meal? She's really bad at acting, how is she going to pretend nothing's wrong and finish this meal? Lin Yue secretly groaned.
"What else would you like to eat? Please order whatever you like. It's on me," Meng Wanning said gently, her voice melodious and pleasant.
At this moment, she exuded elegance and nobility, and her demeanor was very approachable, easily outshining the listless Lin Yue.
Sometimes, the outcome between women is decided without a word being spoken. Lin Yue felt utterly defeated. She couldn't stand it for another second and wished she could just disappear on the spot.
Just as Jiang Li was about to speak, Lin Yue stomped on her foot under the table, making her almost cry out in pain.
"Thank you, Teacher Meng. We've already ordered. Please order whatever you like," Lin Yue said, forcing a smile.
Meng Wanning smiled and nodded gracefully, "Okay, since you can all eat spicy food, then I'll treat you to some more when I have the chance."
Jiang Li was completely confused, but feeling the sharp pain in her feet, she quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, Lin Yue and I both love spicy food."
Meng Wanning smiled slightly and continued, "Teachers also love to eat, especially back in college. They always liked to drag their boyfriends out to eat strong-flavored foods. Thinking back now, those were the more relaxed and carefree times."
She rummaged through the rice in her bowl, seemingly lost in reminiscing about happy times from the past, as if completely absorbed in them. In reality, every word she uttered was intentionally meant for Lin Yue to hear.
Hearing Meng Wanning mention her university days, Lin Yue couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.
She knew that the boyfriend Meng Wanning was referring to was Song Yunzheng. Thinking about how they had been together and spent many wonderful times together, she felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. She bit her lip tightly, not letting herself show any dissatisfaction, and maintained a calm expression.
Lin Yue picked up her phone and sent Jiang Li a WeChat message: "Are you done eating? Let's get out of here!"
Upon receiving the message, Jiang Li immediately understood and politely said to Meng Wanning, "Teacher Meng, please enjoy your meal. We have classes this afternoon, so we'll be leaving now."
"Okay, be careful on the road," Meng Wanning gently instructed.
Lin Yue grabbed Jiang Li's hand and eagerly walked out.
As soon as they stepped out of the store, Jiang Li asked curiously, "Yuezai, what's wrong? Why do I feel like Teacher Meng knows you?"
Lin Yue snorted and muttered, "Of course I know her, she's my husband's ex-girlfriend."
Jiang Li gaped in shock, as if she had heard some incredible, earth-shattering secret. "This...this is too cliché!"
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