262: Chapter 212: Iâm worried about you going alone!_1 262: Chapter 212: Iâm worried about you going alone!_1 Nanxi glanced at Lu Yinchu, a hint of surprise flashing through her eyes, but without uttering a word.
The urge to leave was there.
After all, it was about othersâ relationships.
The rest felt it was inappropriate to impede, they of course couldnât hold them back anyway.
So, they watched as Lu Yinchu took Nanxi by the hand and walked out of the room.
In the corridor, Han Shaojing and Guan La walked shoulder to shoulder.
Seeing Lu Yinchu and Nanxi, they both paused.
Guan La asked, âLeaving already?â
Lu Yinchu simply nodded, seemingly not planning to explain any further.
When Guan La looked at Nanxi, her eyes shimmered slightly.
Saying that she felt a profound sense of loss at this moment would be an understatement!
After all, the man standing before her was someone for whom she too had once considered going through thick and thin to pursue.
But seeing this man now with another woman stirred complex emotions within her, all but jealousy.
What is there to be jealous of?
This man, hardened by lifeâs hardships, loved and adored by many women, yet still able to protect the core of his heart, stubborn, causing others to ache, and yet his solitude invoking helplessness.
And now, he had received what he had long hoped for, attained a complete love.
She should offer blessings!
Stepping forward, she took Nanxiâs hand with a sincere smile, âLetâs grab dinner together sometime.
Itâs on me!â
Nanxi nodded, âOkay!â
â¦
At the entrance, Mo Yan had already arranged for a car.
Checking his wristwatch, Lu Yinchu offered lightly to Nanxi, âItâs still early.
How about walking for a bit?
Iâll drop you off at ten!â
Ten oâclock, merely twenty minutes away, was there really any difference?!
They strolled down the road hand-in-hand, at a leisurely pace.
Her palm, however, was burning hot, slightly sweaty from anxiety; she was indeed nervous!
On such a cool evening, would their myriad thoughts be able to outlast timeâs ceaseless flow?
Nanxi didnât know.
As they passed by a street food stall, they stopped.
It was a simple tofu pudding stall.
Lu Yinchu turned and asked her, âAre you hungry?â
Nanxi pursed her lips.
She wasnât actually hungry.
Besides, it seemed incongruous for Lu Yinchu, given his status, to be eating tofu pudding here.
Curious looks were already being thrown their way.
Nanxi noticed gasps of admiration.
No wonder, Lu Yinchu was exceptionally handsome!
âLetâs sit down!â
Without responding, she hesitated.
He took the initiative, led her by the hand to a chair, and sat her down, then took a seat opposite hers.
âBoss, two bowls of tofu pudding, no spice!â
The boss was visibly taken aback.
The tofu puddingâs selling point was its spiciness.
It was unusual for someone to order it without spice, but he couldnât refuse a customerâs request!
Two bowls of tofu pudding garnished with scallions and sweet sauce were served.
The boss chuckled, âSorry, but we usually only serve spicy.
Thankfully, I had some sweet sauce.
Donât mind if it tastes off!â
âNo problem, thank you boss!â Lu Yinchu amiably exchanged pleasantries with the boss without skipping a beat.
Nanxi watched for a while, finding it somewhat incredible.
âWhatâs wrong?
What are you looking at?â
Nanxi shook her head, âNothing, but if you were me, youâd probably feel the same way!â
âNot strange, Nanxi.
Remember Iâve told you countless times, I am just an ordinary man, if Iâm not in comparison with others, then I only hope I am in your eyes!â
Nanxi was stunned, taken aback and momentarily at a loss for words.
Lu Yinchu reached out and ruffled her hair, âSilly goose!â
Nanxi frowned at this, her delicate eyebrows knitting together.
Who was the silly one?
This manâ¦
They sat in silence, finishing off their bowls of tofu pudding.
The taste was not exceptional, but the tofu was tender.
Nanxi had a small appetite and couldnât finish hers.
Lu Yinchu took her half-full bowl over and casually ate it allâ¦
Nanxi was watching on the side, her eyebrows furrowed, feeling a bit uncomfortableâ¦
She felt like this was too intimateâ¦
Lu Yinchu noticed her expression and chuckled, âIâve tasted your saliva before, thereâs no need to be shy!â
With that one sentence, Nanxiâs cheeks flushed red!
âWhat street food have you eaten before?
How much do you remember?â
Nanxi frowned.
He sure changed the topic quickly!
âActually, there are many street foods in Hong Kong, more than in H City, but I rarely ate them when I was a child!â
Nanxi answered truthfully.
She decided not to bring up past grievances.
Lu Yinchu nodded, knowing that she was not the type to eat random things, nor particularly social.
Once, when she was with a few classmates, everyone was buying street food except her.
He thought she had no money and was considering giving her some when her classmate asked, âGu Nanxi, why arenât you buying any?
Donât you like it?â
Nanxi shook her head,âNo, itâs just that I prefer the meals my dad cooks.
He prepares lots of delicious food for me every day.
If I snack too much and donât get hungry, I wonât be able to eat my dadâs cookingâ¦â
He laughed when he heard that, the movement causing his wounded shoulder to hurt him.
However, he thought at that time, âwhat a good girl, Iâll cook for you in the future!
Whatever you want to eat, Iâll make it.â
He did have a knack for cooking.
When he was studying abroad, he cooked for himself most of the time, but mainly ate fast food to save time.
The real reason for learning to cook and developing his culinary skills was for her, Nanxi!
Even though it took eight years for her to taste his cooking, he didnât think it was too late!
âWhen we get to Hong Kong tomorrow, letâs go around and eat anything you onceâ¦
wanted to try!â
He didnât know what she liked, but he could guess!
Nanxi was stunned,âAre you really going to Hong Kong with me?â After all, heâs such a busy person!
âYes, I canât stand the idea of you going alone!â
ââ¦â Nanxi was silent, slightly embarrassed.
âDonât overthink itâ¦â Lu Yinchu stopped her from continuing, âNanxi, you can trust me, even though Iâm a bit mad at you right now!â
Nanxi frowned.
Overthinking?
And he was mad at her?
Mad about what?
Lu Yinchu chuckled, his handsome face leaning in.
Nanxi instinctively leaned back.
His deep, magnetic voice came,âYou know, youâre like a little goblin now, itching my heart day and night.
Nanxi, Iâm about to go crazyâ¦â
At his words, Nanxiâs cheeks turned red.
About to scold the flirtatious man, her tirade was cut short by a soft kiss.
As she was about to push him away, the man got up casually, turned to the boss and said,âCheck, please!â
ââ¦â¦.â This damn man, Nanxiâs face was so red it looked like it could bleedâ¦
âLetâs go!â After Lu Yinchu paid, he turned around and grabbed her hand.
Nanxi didnât move.
She was a bit angry and thought, why should I follow him just because he said so?
She wouldnât!
Lu Yinchu stood there watching her.
He knew she was mad about what just happened, sighed, and said,âYou really arenât leaving?â
âIâm not leaving!â
âReally not leaving?â
âNot leaving!â
âOkay!â
Nanxi thought he had backed down.
Just as she was about to look up at him, she suddenly felt a gentle arm around her waist.
At the same time as the subtle mint fragrance hit her, she was lifted off her feet by Lu Yinchuâ¦