Chapter 670 Shen Anning's Secret (First Mention)
Xie Xu stood up, looked at Qi Yue, and his already unpleasant expression instantly darkened.
"Qi Yue, you still dare to come..."
"Xie Xu!" Shen Anning turned to Xie Xu and said coldly, "I've made everything clear. There's no need for us to contact each other anymore."
Xie Xu looked at Shen Anning.
She interrupted him on purpose, not wanting him to say anything more to Qi Yue.
Xie Xu clenched his fists tightly at his sides.
Five years have passed, and Shen Anning still cares about Qi Yue so much!
Therefore, she never considered him because of Chu Yuke.
She never let go of Qi Yue.
Xie Xu chuckled softly, "I understand."
He loosened his clenched fist, glanced at Qi Yue, and walked out of the coffee shop.
Xie Xu left, and Shen Anning felt it was time for her to leave too.
But Qi Yue stood in front of her.
"Mr. Qi, please move aside." Shen Anning looked at him, her voice calm.
Qi Yue put one hand in his pocket, looked at her, and raised an eyebrow slightly, "You hate me?"
Shen Anning frowned slightly as she looked him over.
She didn't understand why Qi Yue was asking her that question.
You've clearly forgotten her, haven't you?
"Is it that hard to answer?" Qi Yue smiled faintly when she saw that she didn't respond for a long time. "It seems that you really hate me."
Shen Anning frowned even more, and just as she was about to speak, the sound of high heels approaching came from afar.
“Qi Yue”.
A gentle female voice echoed in the coffee shop.
Qi Yue and Shen Anning looked in the direction of the sound—
Yun Qin, wearing an apricot-colored coat, waved to Qi Yue.
The moment Shen Anning saw Yun Qin, her hand holding the phone tightened slightly.
Scenes from what happened in Country N five years ago flashed quickly through her mind.
Although she later learned that Yun Qin and Qi Yue were just putting on an act to force her to leave, the things Yun Qin said to her that day were still real and cruel enough.
Yun Qin and the things she said that day reminded Shen Anning that Qi Yue chose Yun Qin when he was in the most pain and helpless moment.
Because Yun Qin can help him, while Shen Anning only brings Qi Yue pain.
Shen Anning looked at Yun Qin at this moment. She hadn't changed much compared to five years ago. If she had to say something, it would be that her temperament had become more gentle and mature.
After greeting Qi Yue, Yun Qin turned her gaze to Shen Anning.
Shen Anning has changed a lot in the past five years. Her long hair has been cut into collarbone-length hair, and her already delicate face has fully blossomed. This face combines the advantages of her parents' appearance, making her a stunning beauty from every angle.
However, compared to the naive and stubborn Shen Anning of five years ago, Yun Qin could clearly feel that Shen Anning had matured a lot.
Shen Anning has indeed grown. Now, facing both Qi Yue and Yun Qin at the same time, although her inner emotions are fluctuating greatly, she maintains a calm demeanor on the surface.
This is also a fundamental element of being a lawyer.
Yun Qin walked to Qi Yue's side, deliberately glanced at Shen Anning, and then looked at Qi Yue, "Who is this young lady? Do you know her?"
Shen Anning's red lips curled slightly as she coldly watched Yun Qin perform.
Although she knew that Yun Qin was Qi Yue's psychologist, five years had passed, and the two of them were probably already together.
"A younger sister from a family with whom we have a long-standing friendship." Qi Yue's voice was deep as he looked at Shen Anning, his eyes unfathomable. "But we've only met three times so far. I don't know if that counts as knowing each other?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Qin looked at Shen Anning.
Shen Anning smiled faintly, her smile impeccable. "I don't like dealing with people I'm not familiar with. I won't disturb your date, but please make way."
"Sorry, we didn't mean it." Yun Qin smiled at Shen Anning, then took Qi Yue's arm and took a few steps to the side to make way for Shen Anning.
Shen Anning withdrew her gaze, walked past them, and headed straight for the door.
The background music playing in the coffee shop was Teresa Teng's "I Only Care About You".
'If I hadn't met you, where would I be? How would I be living? Would I have cherished life...?'
The song accompanied the sound of the woman's departing footsteps.
For some reason, Qi Yue felt a strange sense of unease.
He unconsciously turned around and just happened to see Shen Anning's back as she stepped out of the coffee shop.
His gaze remained fixed on the woman's back until she disappeared around the corner.
"Stop looking." Yun Qin let go of him and pointed to the empty seat next to her. "Let's go over our lines first, so that when we get to my house tomorrow, if my parents ask anything, we won't give ourselves away..."
...
By the time Shen Anning returned to the law firm, it was completely dark.
The law firm's employees had all gone home after get off work, and Shen Anning was just about to go find Chu Yuke when she received a WeChat message from Chu Yuke first.
Senior Sister: [I'm planning to go to Tibet to relax and practice self-discipline, taking the train. I'll let you know I'm safe every day. The law firm is counting on you during this time!]
Shen Anning looked at the message and felt both amused and exasperated.
They really do things on a whim.
However, it's a good thing that Chu Yuke is willing to go out and relax.
Tibet is a wonderful place; she visited it five years ago.
But she didn't go for herself.
Shen Anning returned to her office and pushed open the door to the lounge.
The lights were turned on in the pitch-black room.
Shen Anning went in, closed the door, sat down on the edge of the bed, opened the bedside table, opened the second drawer, and took out a small wooden box with a combination lock.
Her secret is hidden here.
Shen Anning gently stroked the wooden box with her fingers, her eyes filled with tears.
The phone on the bed rang, and the caller ID read: Mom.
Shen Anning answered the phone, "Mom."
"Xiao Ning, are you free tomorrow?"
Shen Anning thought for a moment and said, "There are no cases going to court tomorrow, so the schedule will be more flexible."
"Then come back tomorrow at noon, and Mom will take you to meet someone."
Chen Anning paused for a moment.
Since the beginning of the year, my mother has brought up blind dates several times.
Previously, Shen Anning had always declined the offer, citing her busy work schedule.
"Mom, my plan is to consider marriage when I'm 27."
Shen Qingshu smiled helplessly on the other end of the phone, "Getting to know someone always takes time, right?"
"Not necessarily. Maybe my Mr. Right will suddenly appear when I'm 27," Shen Anning muttered. "Then maybe I'll get carried away and have a whirlwind marriage and a baby!"
Shen Qingshu smiled helplessly, "Mom doesn't really want to rush you, but your dad and Nian'an both think highly of this person. Apart from being a little older than you, Mom also thinks he's very suitable. Both sets of parents know each other well and are thinking of letting you two young people meet and get to know each other first, and then you can make your own decision."
Shen Anning remained silent.
"Xiao Ning," Shen Qingshu said gently, "It's been five years. You should try to meet new people. I visited your Aunt Xiao Xuan the day before yesterday and asked your Uncle Han privately. It seems that Qi Yue's life is pretty much over. He's forgotten. You should move on too."
Shen Anning suddenly clenched her fists as she held the wooden box.
She closed her eyes, tears falling onto the wooden box. "Alright, let's meet then."
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