Xia Ruya subconsciously followed Wen Xinya's gaze and saw that person walking towards them. He had a natural, elegant and graceful temperament. His gentle phoenix eyes were like polished agate, shining brightly and shiningly. His innate calmness and confidence made his graceful figure look even more elegant and brilliant.
It turned out to be Zhong Rufeng!
Xia Ruya was shocked. She subconsciously compared Zhong Rufeng and Chu Jingnan. In terms of appearance, talent and character, it was hard to tell who was better between the two of them, but in terms of family background, status and wealth, Chu Jingnan was inferior.
Zhong Rufeng stood next to Wen Xinya, looked at her apologetically and said, "Sorry, something happened last minute, so I'm late."
Wen Xinya looked at the Patek Philippe watch on her wrist, smiled and said, "It's not too late. There are still two seconds left before our agreed time. I just arrived a while ago."
Even though Wen Xinya said this, it is not a gentleman's behavior to make a lady wait.
Zhong Rufeng then turned his gaze indifferently towards Chu Jingnan's Xia Ruya.
"Senior Zhong, what a coincidence!" Chu Jingnan restrained his complicated emotions, exuding a gentle temperament like jade, and greeted Zhong Rufeng with a smile.
"Unfortunately, Xinya and I have an appointment to have dinner here." Zhong Rufeng said indifferently. No matter how well Chu Jingnan concealed it, he could still sensitively feel the depth and heat flashing in Chu Jingnan's eyes that seemed as gentle as spring breeze when he looked at Xinya.
How could Chu Jingnan not hear the implicit wariness and hostility in Zhong Rufeng's tone? And looking at the warm eyes Zhong Rufeng gave Wen Xinya, he knew why.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little stiff.
This was not the first time Xia Ruya had seen Zhong Rufeng. She had only thought that he was very outstanding before. But when he stood next to Wen Xinya, he suddenly shone with the brightest brilliance, making her heart flutter and her soul shake...
Zhong Rufeng seemed to sense her gaze and glanced at her indifferently. When he saw that she was dressed similarly to Wen Xinya and wore the same long skirt, he subconsciously felt dislike for her.
After a simple greeting, Chu Jingnan took Xia Ruya away.
Wen Xinya led Zhong Rufeng into the private hall, which had four small rooms. She booked the innermost room by the window.
"What do you want to eat? It's my treat today." Wen Xinya pushed the menu in front of Zhong Rufeng and said with a smile.
"The chili yellow croaker hotpot here is quite good. Would you like to try it?" Zhong Rufeng was not polite and gently picked up the menu with his slender and round fingers.
"Do you like spicy food?" Wen Xinya asked in surprise.
Zhong Rufeng smiled and said, "My grandfather likes spicy food. I learned the taste of spicy food by following his example. Now I can't live without spicy food. I heard from my grandfather that you like spicy food too."
In fact, he didn't like spicy food, but he happened to hear his grandfather say that he liked spicy food, so he ate some with his grandfather. Gradually, he was able to eat spicy food as well.
Wen Xinya was as happy as if she had met a soulmate, and she ordered several of her favorite spicy dishes.
After ordering the dishes, Zhong Rufeng asked, "Are you close to Chu Jingnan?"
He almost held his breath to pretend nothing happened and asked this question. After all, even he could not deny that Chu Jingnan was excellent and had the ability to attract girls.
Wen Xinya shook her head, her tone indifferent and cold: "I don't know him well! We just happened to meet and greeted each other."
Zhong Rufeng's eyes were as gentle as spring water, flashing with warm light: "I have worked with Chu Jingnan for two years. He gives people the feeling that he is a bit unfathomable, not as gentle as jade as he appears on the surface. Since we are not familiar with each other, we should not make close friends."
Wen Xinya nodded and said, "Yes! I know!"
Zhong Rufeng's smile deepened, and he changed the subject, "By the way, I haven't congratulated you on getting fifth place in the grade in the final exam yet."
Over the past few months, she would occasionally ask him for help with some study problems. She was very smart, and most of the time he only needed to explain a little and she would understand immediately, and even be able to apply what she had learned to other situations. It was within his expectations that she could achieve such results.
"It's all thanks to the basic notes and review key notes you gave me." She had made thorough preparations for this exam. The key notes that Zhong Rufeng compiled for her were simply amazing, and he had divided many exam questions into different sections.
Zhong Rufeng looked at Wen Xinya, his eyes sparkling with brilliance: "It all comes down to your own intelligence and hard work."
Wen Xinya curled her lips, somewhat impatient with this back-and-forth conversation.
Zhong Rufeng was sensitive to her impatience and changed the subject with a smile, saying, "The courses next semester will be much more difficult. I will sort out the notes for you in a while. You can prepare them first, and it will be easier to study when the time comes."
Wen Xinya had a crazy thirst for learning, so he used this to dispel her impatience.
Sure enough, when she mentioned studying, Wen Xinya's eyes lit up, and she poured him a cup of tea attentively, with a shrewd light in her eyes: "I was just worrying about my studies for the next semester, and you sent me the pillow. I need no thanks for your kindness."
She is currently learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting, as well as the knowledge about jewelry design left to her by her mother. She also runs two companies and does not have enough time. Zhong Rufeng's notes allow her to learn well in a short period of time, which she naturally wants.
Zhong Rufeng looked at her clever and smart expression, his eyes sparkling with wonder: "It's just a small favor, no need to thank me!"
Wen Xinya felt a little embarrassed by the bright light in his eyes, her cheeks slightly red as she said, "It's just that I have to trouble you again..."
Zhong Rufeng was impatient to hear her polite words, so he suddenly interrupted her and asked, "What are your plans for the winter vacation?"
Wen Xinya didn't find it strange and replied, "I was planning to go on vacation to Hainan with Zhou Tianyu and the others, but I couldn't go because of something. I don't have any other plans at the moment."
However, Si Yiyan said he wanted to take her out to play, but he was recently busy negotiating oil cooperation with the government and didn't know when he would be free.
"Hainan is a great time for vacation right now, what a pity!" Zhong Rufeng wanted to ask her out, but given their current relationship, it seemed a bit abrupt. After thinking it over, he felt that he should get into her circle of friends so that he would have a cover no matter what he did.
"Yesterday Zhou Tianyu sent me a photo of the beach. It's sunny and warm there like spring." Wen Xinya was a little afraid of the cold, so when she received the photo, she was envious for a long time.
Seeing the envy in her eyes, Zhong Rufeng subconsciously said, "Let's go together when we have time!"
Wen Xinya naturally agreed happily: "Okay!"