Chapter 44, The 44th Beam of Light: "You met your boss on a blind date?"...
Because Yu Mushang saw her off, she arrived a little earlier than the agreed time. At this time, the blind date that Wen Ying had arranged for her had not yet arrived.
As time ticked by, Song Xingyun felt extremely restless, her thoughts drifting further and further away.
What if your boss is at the next table during a blind date?
What should I do if my boss personally brought me to a blind date and even sat at the table next to me?
What if you end up meeting your boss on a blind date...?
Song Xingyun's thoughts drifted further and further, to the point where she began to wonder what she would do if her blind date turned out to be Yu Mushang.
She even felt that it wasn't impossible.
Remembering how eager Wen Ying had been to play matchmaker, she couldn't help but start to doubt whether her blind date was really the man at the next table.
Otherwise, she couldn't have imagined why Yu Mushang had followed her into this restaurant.
What did he just say? "The music in this restaurant is nice, it suits my taste, I'll give it a try."
Song Xingyun picked up her phone, debating whether to ask Wen Ying for basic information about her blind date. But then she suddenly remembered that Wen Ying had said he was a returnee from overseas and someone she knew well. Song Xingyun realized that all her previous wild thoughts were just that – wild thoughts.
It couldn't be him.
After Ying Qi finished ordering food for Yu Mushang, she wisely slipped away, saying, "My stomach isn't feeling well today, so I'd like some congee and side dishes."
Therefore, at the next table, only Yu Mushang was enjoying his non-alcoholic beverage.
He seemed much more at ease than Song Xingyun.
Little did they know that he was practically perking up his ears, trying to hear everything around him.
Every unfamiliar footstep that passed by would make him pause in his stroking of the cup.
Yu Mushang, you can still leave now.
He said to himself.
He was so bored that he insisted on sending her to see other men.
He must be crazy to have followed her in, and even sat next to her, intending to openly "participate" in her blind date.
For the first time, he felt like a rude person, even one with a dark side.
He selfishly hoped that Song Xingyun's blind date would end in failure, and even, in a frantic attempt, wanted to replace the person who was about to sit opposite her.
Both of them had their own thoughts.
Song Xingyun would steal glances at Yu Mushang every now and then, but she couldn't detect anything unusual about him.
But since Ying Qi wasn't there, after careful consideration, she leaned slightly towards him and said, "Boss, just call me if you need any help."
Yu Mushang probably didn't expect her to talk to him. He was silent for a few seconds and didn't turn his head. "Assistant Song should focus on seeing her friends. Don't worry about me. Just pretend we don't know each other."
He wanted to tell her to focus on the blind date, but he didn't want her to find out that he had overheard her conversation with Wen Ying the day before.
Song Xingyun pursed her lips awkwardly, feeling sullen as she sat up straight again.
Ten minutes later, a casually dressed man walked into the restaurant. He was tall and had regular features.
A few seconds later, Song Xingyun, whose nervousness had reached its peak, was scratching her knuckles absently when a male voice suddenly sounded from behind her, "Excuse me, are you Miss Song?"
Upon hearing this, the two people sitting across the aisle froze simultaneously.
Song Xingyun was the first to react. She stood up and greeted the other person gracefully, "Hello, I am Song Xingyun."
Seeing that he hadn't come to the wrong person, the man gave her a gentle smile and extended his hand. "Hello, I'm Chi Yu, Wen Ying's friend."
"Sorry, I arrived later than you."
Song Xingyun smiled and ignored the hand he wanted to shake. Instead, she made a guiding gesture, pointing to the seat opposite her, "No need to apologize, I just arrived early."
Chi Yu arrived early, as originally agreed.
Chi Yu naturally withdrew his hand, walked to sit opposite her, and said, "I often hear Wen Ying mention you."
Before sitting down again, Song Xingyun glanced at Yu Mushang briefly but couldn't discern anything.
Only Yu Mushang knew that his mind was filled with speculation: Did the two people next door shake hands? Given her cheerful nature, she would probably shake hands out of politeness.
Although it was just body language related to etiquette, Yu Mushang was already insanely jealous just thinking about it.
He overestimated himself.
He regretted deserting a month earlier, and his restraint seemed to mock him.
Song Xingyun and Chi Yu began exchanging pleasantries, and every word they spoke reached Yu Mushang's ears.
Every minute and every second was torture for him, especially when he occasionally heard Song Xingyun's soft laughter.
She seemed very happy.
Yu Mushang's suffering was self-inflicted.
The dishes were served at both tables at the same time. Song Xingyun seemed to have found an opportunity to look at the next table, where Yu Mushang had already picked up his chopsticks and was tasting something.
Song Xingyun relaxed slightly, but Chi Yu noticed her gaze shifting. Only then did he realize that a man with an extraordinary air was sitting at the next table, which inexplicably made him feel a sense of crisis.
"Xingyun, what are you looking at?" Chi Yu served her some food and asked casually.
Yu Mushang had just been healed by the delicious food, but upon hearing this, he felt as if he were chewing wax again.
Star Essence? They call each other so intimately.
To this day, he has only ever called her by her full name and "Assistant Song".
When Song Xingyun was asked this question, she felt guilty for a moment. Seeing that she hadn't even had a chance to thank him for the extra food in her bowl, she blurted out in a low voice, "No, I was just looking at the dishes next door. They looked pretty delicious."
This answer reassured Chi Yu somewhat, and he chuckled softly, "If you like, we'll order it."
Song Xingyun gave an awkward laugh, "Next time, we won't be able to finish it if we order again, we can't waste food." That was her way of smoothing things over.
Chi Yu's smile widened. "Okay, I'll order whatever you say next time."
These words make it sound like they've already hit it off.
One "we".
A "next time".
Yu Mushang completely lost his appetite.
He put down his chopsticks with a crisp sound, which Song Xingyun, who had been paying attention to him, immediately noticed.
She was a little worried.
Is the food not to his liking, or is he feeling unwell?
Remembering that he had previously told her to pretend she didn't know him, she held back.
However, she became somewhat absent-minded after that, mostly listening to Chi Yu talk and occasionally responding with a few words.
After the meal, Chi Yu handed her a wet wipe and said frankly, "Wen Ying said you have a lively personality, but you seem quite quiet to me. Is there something I did that made you uncomfortable?"
Song Xingyun looked apologetic. "No, no, you're fine. You're probably just a little tired today, and it's our first time meeting, so you're a bit reserved."
Her first impression of Chi Yu was indeed quite good; he was a very nice person and would be a good friend.
As for the rest, she didn't feel much.
Chi Yu smiled and said, "I'm relieved to hear you say that. I thought I had unintentionally stepped on your landmine. Well then, it's a deal. Next time, you have to relax a bit and not be so reserved, after all..."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "After all, we're friends now, right?"
Song Xingyun smiled and said, "Okay."
Chi Yu handed over his phone. "Then, can we exchange contact information? We can't keep bothering Wen Ying every time."
Song Xingyun readily accepted it, entered her number, and said somewhat carelessly as she returned it, "Next time you can bring Wen Ying along."
Chi Yu just smiled and didn't respond.
Yu Mushang's expression finally softened a bit. After putting down his chopsticks, he sat quietly as if waiting for someone, which made Chi Yu glance at him from time to time.
Chi Yu called over a waiter and insisted on paying the bill. Song Xingyun didn't say anything more, only thinking that she would treat him to a meal next time and not take advantage of him.
"Shall we go then? I'll see you off," Chi Yu offered.
Song Xingyun looked embarrassed. "Um, no need. I have something to do later. I'll sit for a while and wait for a friend."
Chi Yu was surprised to be rejected. "Could it be Wen Ying? Is she hiding somewhere monitoring us?" He eased the awkward atmosphere with a joke.
Song Xingyun shook her head, and Chi Yu didn't insist. "Then I'll go first?" he asked in a questioning tone. Only after Song Xingyun nodded in affirmation did he leave with a regretful expression.
Seeing Chi Yu completely leave the restaurant, Song Xingyun collapsed back in her chair, feeling utterly drained.
Blind dates are so tiring, I'd rather work overtime, she thought.
After taking a few breaths, Song Xingyun turned to look at Yu Mushang and saw that the dishes on his table were still full and almost untouched. She also noticed that it was almost time for a late-night snack.
She got up somewhat hastily and, instead of sitting opposite him, sat down next to him.
Her unique aura wafted over.
Yu Mushang was jolted back to his senses by her sudden squeeze. Just as he was about to ask her what she was doing, he felt her hand cover his forehead, followed by her murmur, "No fever."
Song Xingyun was a little disbelieving in her own hands, so she simply raised her other hand as well, and without thinking much, cupped Yu Mushang's face and turned it towards her. The next second, her forehead pressed against his without hesitation.
The air was filled with her sweet scent; it had been so long since they had been this close.
Yu Mushang's hands, which were resting on his lap, clenched slightly, his selfish greed allowing her to manipulate him.
Song Xingyun pressed his forehead against his, examining him from side to side, and finally, puzzled, let go of him, saying, "He really doesn't have a fever."
"Boss, what's wrong with you? Why aren't you eating?"
Yu Mushang then realized that she thought he had a fever and that she was worried about him. Some unwarranted grievances welled up at that moment as his misty eyes met hers.
Song Xingyun heard him say, word by word, "I feel uncomfortable all over." Especially in my heart.
Hearing this, Song Xingyun became even more anxious. "Huh? What are you standing there for? Let's go to the hospital." As she spoke, she got up to grab her bag, muttering to herself, "You should have called Ying Qi to come back earlier. Why did you wait until now?"
She came over and grabbed his arm again, but couldn't budge it. Instead, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her back down to sit next to him.
Before he could even ask a question, Yu Mushang resumed his usual indifferent expression and said, "I'm hungry."
Song Xingyun: ?
Now you know you're hungry?
But then I thought, knowing I'm hungry is a good thing.
"I'll have them heat up the food." She then raised her hand to beckon a waiter over, but Yu Mushang said, "No need, the food will cool you down."
It can even reduce internal heat? Are you sure it won't upset your stomach?
Seeing that he had started eating, Song Xingyun didn't interrupt him and let him be, as long as he was eating.
Yu Mushang took a few bites, then stopped. "Assistant Song, won't you eat something?" Before Song Xingyun could answer, he added, "Oh, I forgot that Assistant Song and her blind date have finished eating."
Song Xingyun: ?
Why did she feel that her boss was being a bit sarcastic?
She subconsciously explained, "It wasn't really a blind date, was it? It was just having a meal with a friend."
When Yu Mushang heard her deny it, he snorted coldly, "Having dinner and chatting alone with a friend you've just met, and having a pretty deep conversation, anyone who didn't know better would think you were having a job interview. Doesn't that count as a blind date?"
Song Xingyun's expression stiffened. "Boss, you were eavesdropping!"
"Eavesdropping is not the behavior of a gentleman."
Yu Mushang: ......
"With you so close, it's not so easy to pretend you're deaf. Why are you chatting so enthusiastically and happily?"
Song Xingyun was full of questions. "I'm innocent! I didn't say more than a few words." She was too busy secretly observing him.
Yu Mushang childishly poked at the rice in his bowl with his chopsticks, "That person does talk a lot and is noisy. I advise you not to go looking for someone who talks too much."
Song Xingyun asked in confusion, "Why?"
She actually asked him why? Did she really fall for that guy? Was she reluctant to let him go?
After taking a deep breath, Yu Mushang replied with a forced smile, "You won't even know you've been fooled by those smooth talkers."
Song Xingyun nodded thoughtfully, "Alright." She didn't care whether Chi Yu was glib or not; right now, nothing was more important than getting Yu Mushang to eat. "You should eat quickly."
Yu Mushang felt that she hadn't listened to him.
He got angry while eating.
Song Xingyun keenly sensed his irritability. "Are you feeling unwell again?"
Yu Mushang replied irrelevantly, "Are blind dates interesting?"
"Is it...okay? What's wrong?" she asked cautiously.
Yu Mushang turned to her and said, "Because I've never been on a blind date before, I'm curious."
What does this have to do with him feeling unwell?
Song Xingyun patiently continued to ask, "So?" She casually took out her phone to text Ying Qi to ask him to bring the car over.
The man's pleasant voice seemed to have a seductive quality as he asked her, "Song Xingyun, what do you think of me?"
Without even looking up, Song Xingyun blurted out, "Very good."
Before she could finish editing her message, Yu Mushang's next sentence almost made her drop her phone into his plate: "So, do you want to go on a blind date with me?"
"Right now."
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