Mo Xun saw her expression change, and subconsciously followed her gaze, "Hey, this guy is still haunting! What's going on?"
The person they saw was none other than Tang Jue, whom they thought had left.
and…
He was no longer alone now, but was accompanied by a beautiful young woman.
Qiqi watched from afar and recognized the person next to him at a glance. It was Wen Xin that Ruan Mengmeng mentioned today.
so…
Just as I expected, this man would not be interested in only one person.
She is on the list, and so are other women...
Qiqi looked at the two people standing side by side, which was very pleasing to the eye. She was a little distracted for a moment. She couldn't tell what she felt in her heart. Suddenly she was sure that Tang Jue was just playing with her, and she should feel relieved. However, she seemed to be not only relieved in her heart.
"Qiqi, come back to your senses."
Mo Xun's voice brought her back to her senses.
She uttered a soft "ah", and Mo Xun lowered his head and spoke to her in a low voice, "Although Tang Jue is quite pretty, my parents are here, so please give me some face, okay?"
“… I’m sorry.” She was distracted. She apologized softly and managed a smile. She didn’t look over there again.
——
the other side.
The manager came running over.
"Mr. Tang, today... We didn't know you were coming, so we didn't clear the place in advance."
"No need."
Tang Jue only had three cold words to say.
Wen Xin took his arm and said to the manager in a gentle voice, "Please make room for a private room. We can sit there."
"Okay. I'll get ready right away."
"Free up that table for me, we'll sit there." Tang Jue pointed to a corner with her beautiful chin.
The manager and Wen Xin were both surprised. Everyone knew that he didn't like crowded spaces, even in such a quiet atmosphere. Today, something was a bit unusual.
Wen Xin was most afraid of the abnormal Tang Jue, so she didn't dare to say a word and just nodded.
Of course, being able to dine with Tang Jue in such a public setting was the best thing for her. She wished she could have an open relationship with Tang Jue. Although, to be honest, they were not really related.
——
after…
Qiqi, who was dining with the elders of the Mo family, saw the guests at the next table being invited to another table by the manager after he repeatedly apologized, made amends, and gave gifts. And then...
Tang Jue, held by Wen Xin's arm, walked over slowly.
As they got closer, Qiqi felt like a thorn in her back. She could hardly hold the chopsticks in her hand. She didn't know what Tang Jue wanted to do, but now that the elders of the Mo family were sitting here, she didn't want to cause any trouble in front of them.
Tang Jue and Wen Xin sat down at the table next to them. When she passed by their table, she never looked at them for a second. It was as if she was a non-existent transparent person.
Qiqi's heart relaxed a little, and she suddenly felt that her nervousness was both unreasonable and ridiculous. He might just be here to dine with his girlfriend, so how could she be so self-indulgent as to think that he was here just for her
"Qiqi, why am I so absent-minded? Could it be that Tang Jue is too handsome and has knocked you out?"
Mo Xun joked with her half-seriously.
Qiqi ignored him and just passed the freshly peeled shrimp to the bowls of Mo's mother and father. Wu Songling was very happy and liked Qiqi no matter how she looked at her. She praised: "Mo Xun, look at your Qiqi, how considerate! You have good vision to find such a good daughter-in-law for us. You have to treat her well in this life. Mom has decided on her."
"That's not just your mom, it's your dad and me too."
Mo Xun laughed and looked at Qiqi, "Did you hear that, wife? You can never abandon me in this life."
Qiqi really admired Mo Xun, who acted so realistically. He also said the words "forever" very fluently. She followed suit, "Got it, I will never abandon you for the rest of my life."
the other side…
"Jue, are you okay?" Wen Xin exclaimed softly, immediately took out some paper, and grabbed Tang Jue's hand in hers with heartache.
A water cup shattered directly in Tang Jue's hand.
The broken glass was embedded deep into his palm and blood was flowing out.
"Let go." Tang Jue's beautiful thin lips moved, and she only gave Wen Xin two cold words.
Wen Xin was worried, but she saw the terrifying storm in his eyes and dared not say a word. She didn't know what happened to him today. Although he was also moody in the past, he didn't show his emotions on his face like today.
—
"Mom and Dad, I'm going to go wash my hands. You guys take your time eating." Halfway through the meal, Qiqi stood up.
"Do you want me to go with you?" Mo Xun asked very considerately.
"No need." Qiqi shook her head, "You should stay with your parents."
She stood up and walked to the bathroom. When she went to the bathroom, she had to pass by Tang Jue and Wen Xin's table. She looked straight ahead, imitating Tang Jue's previous behavior and never looked at him more than once. However, she was still inexplicably nervous.
——
After washing her hands, Qiqi looked at herself in the mirror and sighed.
For some reason, this meal felt like a battle. I don't know if I'm just being too sensitive.
She shook her head and decided to completely ignore Tang Jue's existence when she went out. She took a deep breath and walked out, but when she reached the door, she froze.
A tall figure was standing in the dim corridor, leaning against the wall, with a cigarette lit between his slender fingers.
The man was lazy yet noble, the light and shadow from the retro palace lantern above his head gave his handsome features a mysterious haziness.
Qiqi just took a look, then turned away and walked past him silently.
But…
As she passed by, her elbow was suddenly grabbed by the man.
The next moment, the cigarette butt flew in a graceful arc in the air and landed steadily in the ashtray beside it.
Qiqi pursed her lips, said nothing, and just twisted his hand. He turned around and pressed her against the wall. The air conditioner in the restaurant was turned up high. There was a vent above their heads. Qiqi was wearing a skirt and standing there, she felt the wall behind her was freezing cold.
But…
No matter how cold it was, it wasn't as cold as the look in his eyes as he looked at her right now.
"You are trying so hard to please them, do you really want to be their daughter-in-law?"
Tang Jue's voice was still gentle. However, this gentleness was like a sharp knife, shaving her body one by one, causing pain.
"... Mo Xun and I are a legal couple, and I am their daughter-in-law."
"You dare to call this a legal marriage?" Tang Jue sneered, and then raised her eyes and looked at her steadily, as if he could see through her, "Qiqi, is your 'lifetime' really that cheap? I can promise it, even to a gay, and you dare to promise it casually?"