Chapter 95: Young couple, don't be embarrassed
I didn't expect that the aloof senior who always lived alone and never participated in group activities would actually offer to treat me to a meal.
Lian Yingying and others were a little flattered.
"I'm afraid it's not a good idea to trouble you and spend money like this." Jiang Yao wanted to refuse tactfully.
Li Beiting answered calmly: "We are all students of the teacher, and I am the senior, so it's only natural."
Jiang Yao really didn't know what to say now.
"Since senior has invited us, we will respectfully obey." As the team leader, Bi Siyuan accepted the invitation on behalf of everyone.
Lian Yingying's gaze moved back and forth between Li Beiting and Jiang Yao, with a hint of deep meaning in her eyes.
On the way to the restaurant.
Lian Yingying and Jiang Yao were sitting together. She leaned over to Jiang Yao's ear and whispered tentatively, "Yaoyao, did you have a fight with Senior Li?"
Jiang Yao felt helpless.
In fact, it wasn't a quarrel. It was just that after Jiang Yao found out that he and she had a childhood engagement, she always felt uncomfortable and couldn't face it calmly.
Unexpectedly, such a subtle change was captured by Lian Yingying.
"No."
"Don't hide it from me."
Lian Yingying, however, had an expression as if she had seen through everything, and spoke in the tone of someone who had experienced it.
"It's normal for young couples to quarrel. Some even fall in love the more they quarrel! Senior Li's personality is obviously not the type that can argue or coax people. Now you can take the initiative to act coquettishly. Wouldn't a few more kisses make things right?"
Jiang Yao almost choked on his own saliva.
A wave of heat surged into her brain, and she blurted out: "Who told you that he and I are a couple?"
After the words fell, the air fell into silence.
Jiang Yao then realized that he was sitting in a car and Li Beiting was sitting in the front driver's seat.
“…”
I suddenly realized it and felt a surge of embarrassment, and my hands and feet started to go numb.
However, Li Beiting seemed not to hear the conversation between the two. His expression remained unchanged and his driving speed was not affected at all.
Jiang Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He probably didn't hear it.
Lian Yingying kept shaking her head. She clearly cared so much about Senior Li’s opinion, yet she still said they were not a couple!
Are women in love really so awkward?
Lian Yingying continued to lean close to her ear and whispered, "I've seen you two go out to dinner together several times before, and go home together. Last time you were harassed by a reporter during an interview, it was Senior Li who stood by you and defended you. He was by your side every time, and you still say you're not in a relationship?"
Jiang Yao was slightly startled when he heard this, but he still explained in a low voice.
"We had dinner together just to discuss cooperation, and going home together was just on the way. During the interview, I was also the one who accompanied him to discuss the land project..."
Unfortunately, to Lian Yingying, this explanation only made things more obvious.
"Okay, okay, if you say it's not, then it's not."
Lian Yingying patted her shoulder very considerately. It's so interesting to see other people being so stubborn when they are in love!
I don’t know when it will be my turn to have a sweet love, alas!
Jiang Yao: "..."
In the driver's seat, Li Beiting saw the wonderful expressions on Jiang Yao's face through the rearview mirror. The corners of his mouth gradually rose and his mood became brighter.
The group soon arrived at the private restaurant "Baiwei Ju".
Jiang Yao remembered that this was the place where she had dinner with Li Beiting last time. The authentic South City cuisine there was very much to her taste.
So, he invited them here because he was considering himself?
Jiang Yao felt that he was being a little too sentimental again.
After the group entered the restaurant, Jiang Yao was just about to find a seat farther away from Li Beiting.
As a result, Lian Yingying pulled two other people to occupy other seats, leaving only an empty seat next to Li Beiting, and then winked at her.
It seems to mean: Sister, the opportunity has been created for you, go for it boldly!
Jiang Yao had no choice but to sit next to Li Beiting.
The two of them were so close that their shoulders almost bumped into each other.
Li Beiting acted very calm and ordered the food quickly. The dishes he ordered happened to be her favorites.
It was hard for Jiang Yao not to care.
Fortunately, while waiting for the food to be served, everyone quickly started chatting and the atmosphere became harmonious.
It also dispelled the uneasiness in her heart.
…
at the same time.
At the other end, there was another table not far from the restaurant.
"Hiss, so spicy, so delicious!"
Dong Chenli stuck out her tongue and fanned herself with her hands while sighing to the man opposite her.
"But Mr. Lu, I thought someone of your status wouldn't come to a place like this to eat. I didn't expect you to have such a friendly side."
Lu Xuan looked at her innocent and natural appearance, but Jiang Yao's face flashed through his mind inadvertently.
She once brought him here to eat, but unfortunately he looked down on her at that time and never came here with her again after that.
Now that I've brought a woman who looks somewhat similar here, I guess it can be considered as making up for the regret!
"Eat more if you like."
Dong Chenli nodded repeatedly, then thought of something and said nervously, "But for this meal, Mr. Lu, you promised me that I would come because you treated me. You can't regret it just because I eat too much!"
Lu Xuan was simply amused for a moment.
"Why are you so greedy? You're even arguing with me about the cost of a meal."
"That's because you don't know what it's like to be hungry. When we were the poorest, I was lucky to have one meal a day. Because my parents were partial to me, sometimes they only gave me one meal every two days, and it was just a steamed bun. As long as I didn't starve to death, I would work for my family."
When Dong Chenli mentioned these things, her face did not show any sadness or embarrassment, but was very calm.
Lu Xuan felt a little distressed when he heard this, but he also looked at her with even greater respect.
This woman is truly extraordinary as she remains strong and undeterred in such a tragic situation.
Just as I was thinking, a familiar female voice suddenly came from the distance, "Boss Lady——"
Lu Xuan subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound, and was startled when he saw Jiang Yao sitting at the table not far away.
But then he saw Li Beiting beside her. The two of them were chatting and laughing, getting along harmoniously, which was particularly glaring in his eyes.
Dong Chenli was originally proud that Lu Xuan was attracted by her words, but when she saw that he was suddenly distracted, she followed his gaze and saw that it was Jiang Yao again. She suddenly felt resentful in her heart.
"Why is it her again!" he muttered in dissatisfaction.
"What did you say?" Lu Xuan looked at her suspiciously.
Dong Chenli quickly came back to her senses and a smile appeared on her face.
"I mean, what a coincidence! I get to run into Miss Jiang again! Mr. Lu, don't you want to get back together with her? This is a great opportunity! Do you need me to find a reason to invite Miss Jiang out for dinner?"
Her eyes were sincere and her smile was impeccable, as if she really wanted to bring the two of them together.
Lu Xuan instantly dispelled the doubts he had just had. He looked disdainful and said, "That's unnecessary. Does she really think she's such a hot commodity?"
Although he acted nonchalant, he was extremely jealous deep down.
"But...if I don't lower my posture, it will be difficult to talk to Miss Jiang!" Dong Chenli knew how strong his self-esteem was, so she deliberately added fuel to the fire.
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