Chapter 42: Too Late to Miss

Qin Lang had to use a lot of effort to make Wen Qingheng believe that he had no improper thoughts about Wen Nianxi.

Seeing that the atmosphere was so awkward, he could only make small talk, "Qingye is really considerate. I never knew he had such a gentle side before, haha..."

Nian Xi didn't say anything. Wen Qingheng glanced at him, his meaning was obvious, "You better shut up."

Qin Lang has always been full of energy, but now that he is rejected by Wen Qingheng, frustration is almost written all over his face.

Nian Xi was amused by these two people.

The atmosphere became relaxed again.

The three of them chatted idly, with the Wen siblings talking most of the time. Qin Lang would lean over from time to time and look towards the door, his mind distracted.

Just when Nian Xi thought that Gu Ci should come back, the door of the private room was opened and Pei Jian walked in.

His expression was stern, and his peach blossom eyes were slightly raised, revealing a kind of dull tenderness. Nian Xi looked at him and then looked away.

She was still playing with her Mohele "Gu Xiaoliu" in her hand when she heard Qin Lang ask, "Why are you here so late?"

"I was delayed by something."

As he spoke, Pei Jian walked closer and placed an uncovered small box on the table in front of Nian Xi.

The word "Pan" is printed on the front of the box.

Not long ago, Gu Ci gave Nianxi a pair of identical ones.

Nian Xi raised her eyes slightly and glanced at Mo Hele in front of her.

She had a blank expression on her face and tried her best to control her emotions.

Ever since her elder brother and Qin Lang appeared in the box, she had a vague premonition in her heart, until Pei Jian appeared...

She had made it very clear on the Dragon Boat Festival that if Pei Jian had any conscience, he should not be here today and put the two Mohelos in front of her.

That's ridiculous.

What is this?

Compensation?

But she is no longer the Nian Xi who used to cry because of sadness. She no longer cares about it, nor does she need it.

After a lifetime, everything is late.

Nian Xi retracted her gaze and pretended not to see it.

But the other two people at the table are not blind.

There were three Mohelos in front of Nianxi, and she was holding another one in her hand...

Before Wen Qingheng could get suspicious, Qin Lang quickly took the box in front of him and said with a smile, "The Mohelo in Panlou is hard to buy. Shi Zhang, you actually managed to buy it?"

Qin Lang was sweating profusely. He signaled Pei Jian with his eyes, what are you going to do?

Do you have to be so open and aboveboard?

Fortunately he came, otherwise I don’t know how it would have ended.

Wen Qingheng's attention was indeed diverted. "There are Mohelo dolls for sale everywhere in the market. What's so special about them?"

"Don't you know? Every year around the Chinese Valentine's Day, Panlou will sell a pair of these Mohelos. It is said that a woman bought a pair of Mohelos and worshipped them devoutly. Her fiancé, who was the top scorer in the imperial examination, changed his mind and they became inseparable. So they are very popular."

Wen Qingheng looked unconvinced, "Nonsense."

Qin Lang corrected, "This is called a beautiful vision."

Wen Qingheng turned to Pei Jian and asked, "Has your vision come true?"

Qin Lang felt a sudden tremor in his heart.

Pei Jian stared at the baby in Nian Xi's arms and said slowly, "It will be soon."

Wen Qingheng: "Did you buy this pair of Mohelos specifically for her?"

"Mine! Shi Zhang bought it for me!" Qin Lang said first, holding the box.

Wen Qingheng didn't believe it, "You also have someone you like?"

Qin Lang rolled his eyes in his heart, wondering why he hadn't noticed before that Wen Qingheng was so talkative. "You said it was a vision!"

Wen Qingheng was too lazy to pay attention to Qin Lang's mumbling, and continued to ask Pei Yan, "Are you coming to see her today?"

Pei Jian: “Yes.”

Nianxi did not join in their conversation, nor did she even look up. She took off the gorgeous Mohele doll clothes that Gu Ci gave her, and then put them back on piece by piece, amusing herself.

Even so, Pei Jian's gaze could not be ignored.

Every time Pei Yan opened his mouth, his eyes were on her.

She couldn't guess the meaning behind his ambiguous words and series of actions, or rather, she didn't understand.

The joy that she couldn't buy in her previous life was now available to her. So she should accept his gift of silence, abandon everything, and forgive everything?

Women are really easy to please.

But the premise is that she still loves you.

Because love is nourishment, a man's occasional warm gesture will also move her and make her treasure it.

But when the flowers wither, it won't matter.

…

When Gu Ci came back, the first thing he looked at was Nian Xi. Then, he saw Pei Jian sitting opposite Nian Xi.

He was slightly startled, then immediately calmed down, walked over with a lunch box, and sat next to Nianxi, "Shi Zhang is here too. It's really lively today."

Pei Jian didn't say anything, but nodded in response.

Gu Ci bought a lot of snacks, including the lactose real snow that Nianxi had been longing for, as well as ice and snow cold yuanzi, crystal soap, etc., and placed them in front of Nianxi one by one.

"Tsk, it's hot, it will melt in a moment."

Nian Xi handed him the handkerchief in her hand to wipe his sweat, then took a spoonful of lactose real snow. The crushed ice mixed with the sweetness of rock honey made people feel refreshed, "So sweet."

Gu Ci smiled and looked at Nian Xi with tender eyes while she ate ice cream. "This is a time-honored shop in Xishi, and they are famous for their cold dishes. Don't just eat one, try the others."

Nian Xi followed his instructions and tasted each one carefully, her eyes clear and bright, "They really have their own characteristics and are all delicious."

"If you like it, come here more often in the future."

Nian Xi's eyes curved into crescents and she nodded with a smile.

Gu Ci then raised his head and looked in the direction of Pei Jian and the others, "I'm sorry, I only bought one portion for her."

Qin Lang waved his hands repeatedly, "It's okay, it's okay, we don't like it."

Even the food I bought for myself is not edible, how can others feel comfortable doing that?

Wen Qingheng also laughed, "She is the only one in the family who loves to eat ice cream, and today is her chance."

At this moment, the dishes had been served one after another. Considering the large number of people, he called the waiter to add a few more dishes, and then looked at Nian Xi.

Nianxi had already put down the silver spoon. Although she was greedy for cold, she controlled herself and did not indulge in it. Otherwise, if she ate too much ice, she would have stomachache during menstruation, and she would be the one who suffered.

Gu Ci and she already had a tacit understanding.

The cold food that I secretly brought to the Wen Mansion for Nianxi was shared by the two of them.

Lactose Zhenxue was poked by her, and most of Bingxue Lengyuanzi and Shuijing Zaoer were still left. Nian Xi took out the spoon, picked up Bingxue Lengyuanzi's bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

Neither of them spoke, but it was so natural as if they had performed the same thing countless times.

Pei Jian stared at the scene.

I didn't hear what Qingwen Qingheng said for a long time.