“Xia Feiqing!” Zhao Lanlan suddenly called out to him.
He turned and looked at her, “Go inside.”
She fished her wallet out of her bag, drew half the cash out, and shoved it into his palm at his surprised look.
“What’s this for?”
“Don’t you have no money? Just now I saw you give all the cash to the man … You take it, you always have to stay in a hotel tonight.”
Xia Feiqing was a bit amused and stuffed all the money back into her bag, “Zhao Lanlan, why are you still so gullible?”
“…” she froze.
“I don’t have any cash, but I do have a bank card. Won’t really stay on the streets. Go on up!”
So, what was he doing acting pathetic before?
This night.
Xia Feiqing was in his hotel room, drinking alone until dawn. Having spent the night thinking about many things, he also began to gradually organize his mind – his mind towards Zhao Lanlan.
Perhaps …
It’s really time for him to let go of this relationship that’s over. Spare a thought!
And Zhao Lanlan?
Lying on the simple bed in the hotel, she also tossed and turned and could not sleep. In her mind, always constantly filled with his explanation of that pile of words. That swore that he would never care about her again, but, as a result … he still came back from the airport.
Why?
Because … care about her?
She didn’t dare to be sure, much less think any deeper. It was just that the feeling of getting closer and closer like this scared her a little.
They really shouldn’t!
After what happened that day, it was like it was back to square one between the two. And nothing has happened, there is no longer any contact. That man, like the initial appearance, in her heart set off layers of waves, and then quietly left.
She hadn’t expected to meet him again. And, on an occasion like that …
This day.
The weather was nice. She wore a grass-green dress and met with a man in his thirties that Lulu had introduced to her at an upscale restaurant.
The other person is a second marriage like her. He was in a good position and was a man who knew his manners. She admits that she has a baby in her belly, but doesn’t want to get rid of it. The other man is a Chinese American and is much more open about this, so he doesn’t mind.
The conversation between the two was sort of pleasant. A blind date is different from a relationship, and a first glance that goes well is already a good omen.
“Excuse me, I’m going to use the restroom first.” Midway through, the other party got up and left. LuLu’s WeChat had sent over a dozen or so messages earlier, and she took the moment to reply in a hurry, honestly saying what she thought of the other party.
“Lanlan?”
Suddenly, a familiar voice appeared behind him.
She turned to see Mrs. Summer at the same time she saw the two men at her side.
Xia Feiqing …
As well as, Yu Ningjiao.
Inexplicably, there was some embarrassment. After all, she was on a blind date, she was busy putting down her cell phone and stood up, “Mom … No, Auntie …”
She changed her words hastily, embarrassed.
Yu Ningjiao was originally standing next to Mrs. Xia, and when she saw her, her alarm bells went off and she immediately circled around to Xia Feiqing’s side and took his arm. He didn’t push away either, just coolly locking onto the figure across from him.
Seeing Lan Lan, Mrs. Xia was very uncomfortable in her heart, after all, it was her own son who had negatively affected her.
The “Mom” made her feel even more guilty.
“It’s been a long time, I didn’t realize it was such a coincidence. I saw you as soon as I came in just now, and I wasn’t sure.” Mrs. Xia said.
Zhao Lanlan’s heart ‘thumped’. Entering the door and meeting, that is to say, meeting her blind date as well?
She forced a smile, “It’s been a long time. How have you been?”
“I’m still the same. It’s you, why are you getting thinner and thinner? Are the days too hard? If there’s anything inconvenient, just ask us. At least we used to be a family, so we’ll definitely help if we can.”
Hearing Mrs. Xia say this, Zhao Lanlan’s heart warmed slightly, but it was more sour.
“Don’t you say that, I’m doing quite well. It’s just that lately, I’ve been working a lot, so I might have lost weight.” She was so glad that the dress she wore today was Korean.
Mrs. Xia sighed, “Work should be done, but don’t work too hard. Girls, or marriage matters are more important. Don’t delay yourself because of work …”
Xia Feiqing frowned, “Mom, why are you talking about this? This is all her own business.”
“Also. It’s me being talkative.” Mrs. Xia smiled sarcastically and glanced at her son again, “I have enough headaches managing you alone.”
“Auntie, don’t worry, from now on, Feiqing will be under my control.”
“Yes, you guys are finally getting engaged, and I’m relieved to have it settled.” Mrs. Xia sighed heartily. Zhao Lanlan was slightly stunned, and held back from giving her a sideways glance, but she could feel a searching line of sight projected towards her.
At this moment, Mrs. Xia also seemed to notice that it was a bit wrong to say this in this scene, and busily changed the topic, “I’ve said too much.”
Zhao Lanlan smiled and shook her head, raising her eyes, she saw that the man who had just gone to the restroom was already walking back, so she whispered, “My friend is coming over.”
“I saw it just as soon as I came in, sassy!” Mrs. Xia laughed, and if she seemed to have glanced at her son, seeing him locking his brows, she asked tentatively, “But is it a new boyfriend?”
Hesitation.
She nodded, “Yeah, nice guy, might get married if it’s right.”
The air around him suddenly went cold.
“Yeah? Then congratulations. We’ll leave you guys alone, if there’s really good news some other day, be sure to send me an invitation, I’ll definitely come.” Mrs. Xia enthusiastically said.
Zhao Lanlan just smiled and watched the three of them walk to another location.
Between them, they were only a few tables away.
“Meet a friend?” The man came back and asked her with a smile.
“Uh-huh. An old acquaintance from before.” She resumed her seat.
“Need to come along and say hello?” The other gentleman smiled looking across the room a short distance away, “Someone’s been staring at you.”
One of her hearts was beating and wringing, but she refused to turn around. “No, it’s not really too familiar. Just friends I haven’t talked to in a long time.”
“That’s good.” The other party wasn’t sure if they believed her or not, but they didn’t pester her down the line, which was a relief.
Just …
Behind her back, a line of sight that made her feel like a thorn in her back, extraordinarily uncomfortable. Wanted to leave, but, halfway through the meal, can not spoil the other party’s interest.
“Feiqing? Feiqing!” Mrs. Xia sighed, “Mom’s talking to you, you’ve wandered off.”
“Order.” Xia Feiqing dropped his eyes on the menu.
Yu Ningjiao glanced at him, then at the pair not far behind her, and intentionally said, “Feiqing, have you ever felt that Ms. Zhao and this man are quite a match.”
Xia Feiqing pursed her lips and didn’t say a word. Fuck her match! Which place matches?
“It looks pretty good to me too. If they can really get married, there will be one less knot in my heart.” Mrs. Xia also sighed along with her, and this was also intentionally said to her son.