Steak and red wine were served one after the other.
Jiang Shaojie gentlemanly poured wine for Qin Wan. Seeing this, Qin Xu refused to admit defeat and immediately grabbed the knife and fork to affectionately cut Qin Wan's steak.
Qin Wan: "..." That's a bit of an exaggeration.
Wen Ze: "..." Hahaha, that's hilarious.
"..." Jiang Shaojie paused in pouring the wine, and his lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
And then there's the deboned chicken wings...
This dinner became exceptionally interesting because of Qin Xu's involvement.
Qin Wan watched the entire performance while also enjoying the gentle and considerate care of the two men.
At first, Jiang Shaojie would observe and pay attention to Qin Wan's expression.
Later, he seemed to understand something. After exchanging a glance with Qin Wan, he reduced his interactions with her and increased his one-sided care and consideration for her...
"Would you like some water?" Jiang Shaojie asked considerately.
Before he could finish speaking and before Qin Wan could answer, a slender, fair hand gently poured her a glass of lemonade from a teapot.
Their eyes met, and Jiang Shaojie, with his sharp eyes, caught a fleeting, faint smile in Qin Wan's eyes.
It seems he has no chance.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shaojie smiled with relief.
Since he cannot have his way, then let's help her have her way.
After dinner.
The entrance to a Western restaurant.
As soon as I stepped out the door, a gust of cold wind hit me. The two men were fine, though, as they were wearing long pants, long sleeves, and jackets.
Qin Wan, on the other hand, being a girl who loves beauty, wore a flowing, ethereal long dress.
The temperature difference between day and night is large. It's fine during the day; Qin Wan isn't cold at all dressed like this, and is even a little hot. But things get much worse at night...
Qin Xu... is still young, unlike the older Jiang Shaojie who is shrewd and thoughtful.
So he could only watch helplessly as Jiang Shaojie opened the coat he had been holding and gently draped it over Qin Wan's shoulders.
Qin Xu: "!!!"
Depend on!
Miscalculation!
Despite his jealousy, Qin Xu remained rational, knowing when he could act recklessly and when he couldn't.
For example, even if he was extremely jealous, he couldn't take off that coat because it would make Qin Wan cold.
Between Qin Wan's cold and his jealousy and distress, he decisively chose to bear everything alone.
Meeting Qin Xu's jealous gaze, Jiang Shaojie's lips curled slightly, a faint smile flashing across his eyes.
It's no wonder Qin Wan likes it.
Young people are full of energy, unlike older men like him who are dull, boring, and worldly-wise, making it hard for them to inspire any passion.
Thinking of this, a hint of helplessness appeared in Jiang Shaojie's eyes.
I can't deny that I'm getting old.
Qin Wan's family.
After Qin Wan got out of the car, Qin Xu followed closely behind.
Seeing this, Jiang Shaojie deliberately asked, "Haven't you arrived at your home yet?"
"I need to speak with Qin Wan." Qin Xu glared at him, annoyed.
"Let's talk about it tomorrow. It's so late today, it's not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together. If word gets out, it won't be good for Qin Wan's reputation," Jiang Shaojie said deliberately.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xu stared wide-eyed at Jiang Shaojie with disbelief.
"What era are we living in?"
"Did you travel from some feudal society?"
"What do you mean, 'the middle of the night'? What do you mean, 'a man and a woman alone'? Don't you think you're being ridiculous?"
"Besides, Qin Wan and I grew up together as childhood sweethearts. I just wanted to talk to her about something and then leave. Can't you think a little more rationally?"
"Hey, where are you going? I haven't finished talking yet..."
Qin Xu was still muttering to himself when Jiang Shaojie smiled and said goodbye to Qin Wan, then turned around and got into the car without looking back.
Qin Xu: "..." So annoyed.
Just then, Qin Wan patted his shoulder reassuringly, "Come inside."
"Wait, wait a minute..."
Qin Xu called out to Qin Wan, who was about to leave.
Under her questioning gaze, Qin Wan threw the roses she was holding heavily onto the ground.
Seeing this, Qin Wan raised an eyebrow.
In a dark corner outside the villa, Wen Ze's face immediately lit up with excitement upon witnessing this scene.
Oh wow!
Is Qin Xu finally about to rise to prominence?
"What are you doing?" Qin Wan frowned, pretending not to understand as she looked at him.
"I... I don't like you associating with Jiang Shaojie," Qin Xu said, expressing his dissatisfaction.
"Hmm?" Qin Wan frowned, continuing to play dumb.
"Qin Wan, you already have me, you can't keep flirting with other men!" Qin Xu took a deep breath and mustered his courage to say.
Their eyes met, and Qin Xu's eyes were filled with obvious grievance and accusation.
Qin Wan finally couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Didn't you refuse to admit you liked me?"
"In what capacity will you stop me from dating Jiang Shaojie this time?" Qin Wan asked him with a smile.
"...I didn't deny it."
When Qin Xu met Qin Wan's smiling gaze, he felt his face burning.
"I just matured late," Qin Xu stubbornly stated, expressing his innocence and helplessness.
"But you stole my first kiss and forcibly dragged me into love, so you have to take responsibility to the end."
After saying that, as if afraid that Qin Wan would reject him, Qin Xu quickly added.
“We grew up together and have a relationship of over ten years. Our parents know each other, and your mother and my mother are best friends, so you can’t cheat on me.”
"My parents have been so good to you. If you treat me badly, how will you ever face them again!"
"Especially since my mom's cooking is so good, if you cheat on me, how will you ever be able to come to my house to freeload again?"
"But if you're with me, you'll have a legitimate reason to come to my house for dinner."
"And there's more..."
"Although I was a late bloomer, I am innocent and my feelings are pure and simple."
"Besides you, I have never liked anyone else, nor have I ever had any romantic relationship with any other girl."
"But Jiang Shaojie is different. After all, he is several years older than the two of us. His age is a factor, and he has been working in society for so many years. It's impossible that he has never been in a relationship."
"If you choose him, you'll be at a huge loss."
"If he suddenly has an ex-girlfriend who bothers you and makes you angry, you will not only be sad, but you will also have to go through a lot of trouble to help him resolve his emotional debts."
"Besides, Jiang Shaojie is older, so he's definitely not as young and healthy as me."
"Aren't young, fresh-faced men all the rage online these days? Although I'm a few months older than you, I'm still considered young and fresh, unlike Jiang Shaojie, who's been tanned and aged by society."
"Fresh meat tastes better and is more nutritious and healthier than cured meat that has been stored away for a long time."
"Of course, most importantly, you like me too, don't you?"
"You were drunk that night, and you even forcibly kissed me!"
Perhaps he was too anxious, or perhaps he lacked experience, Qin Xu's speech gradually became incoherent.
As he was talking, his brain went blank, and his gaze lingered on Qin Wan's alluring red lips...
The scene from that night involuntarily replayed in Qin Xu's mind. He wished he could turn back time and slap his past self awake...
I'll make sure you don't get it!
I'll make sure you don't get it!
Now look what happened!
Rivals keep popping up one after another...
The bok choy he'd been guarding for over ten years was almost stolen by someone else's pig!
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