So many embarrassing things had happened on her first date with Wang Chenning. Zhao Xiao’an could have killed her aunt.
"Look what happened! A perfectly nice dinner ended up like this!" After explaining what happened with Li Mingchao, Zhao Xiao’an couldn’t help but blame Luo Yuqing a little. "It’s all your fault!"
If Luo Yuqing hadn’t shamelessly tagged along as a third wheel, none of this would have happened.
The seafood restaurant wasn’t where Zhao Xiao’an had originally planned to take Wang Chenning for dinner. She had already picked out a lovely, atmospheric theme restaurant.
If they hadn’t come here, none of the subsequent events would have occurred, and she wouldn’t be so embarrassed.
Because of Luo Yuqing’s tactlessness, she had been thoroughly humiliated today, and she was still fuming about it.
"Some guy hits on me, and you expect me to just take it? In your dreams!" Luo Yuqing pulled a compact from her purse. She examined her makeup as she spoke, even applying a bit of lipstick and fixing her hair right in front of Wang Chenning. Once she was certain she was still drop-dead gorgeous, she put the compact away and gave Wang Chenning a seductive smile. "The only exception would be if someone like you was hitting on me!"
"I wouldn’t dare hit on you, Auntie!" Wang Chenning quickly backed down. "Besides, I don’t even know how to flirt with women!"
"Tch, what a blatant lie!"
That earned him a simultaneous, massive eye-roll from both Luo Yuqing and Zhao Xiao’an.
"You could have resolved this much more simply!" Zhao Xiao’an said, still resentful toward Luo Yuqing. "Or you could have just called Uncle Chen to handle it!"
"Alright, stop pouting." Luo Yuqing pinched Zhao Xiao’an’s cheek, her playful expression vanishing and replaced by a cold look. "I’ve been abroad for a few years. If I don’t stir up a little trouble, some people will truly forget I exist. I’m using today’s incident to let them know I’m back. Don’t worry, this conflict tonight is actually a good thing for us. Believe it or not, someone will be calling to apologize any minute now."
Only then did Zhao Xiao’an’s expression soften slightly.
Luo Yuqing’s words were immediately proven true. Less than two minutes later, her phone rang.
It was a call from Liang Guang, Liang Dongzi’s father.
The moment she answered, he immediately began to apologize profusely, his respectful attitude giving even Luo Yuqing goosebumps.
A moment later, the father of the stylish, long-haired young man also called to apologize.
The middle-aged man, who was apparently doing quite well for himself within the system, apologized over and over. He promised that he would bring his ignorant little brat to her door to apologize in person, and he hoped that she would be magnanimous and not stoop to their level.
Luo Yuqing was not gracious, giving them only a few curt replies before hanging up.
After hanging up, she suddenly seemed to think of something and asked Wang Chenning with a smile, "You’re so skilled in combat. Who taught you?"
Wang Chenning smiled and replied, "My grandfather taught me! Descendants of a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners all know a bit of martial arts, more or less. After all, we’re very familiar with human anatomy, which makes learning to fight much easier to pick up."
Luo Yuqing beamed. "How about it? Come work for your Auntie. I’ll take you everywhere I go, and if you see anyone you don’t like, you can just beat them up for me."
Wang Chenning grinned. "Are you going to be my sugar mama, then? I can even warm your bed!"
"Deal!" Luo Yuqing’s eyes lit up, and she leaned her voluptuous body completely against Wang Chenning. "Why don’t you come home with your Auntie tonight?"
Zhao Xiao’an was furious. She yanked Luo Yuqing away. "Luo Yuqing, can you at least try to act like an elder for once?"
"Hmph, is the little girl jealous?" Luo Yuqing pinched Zhao Xiao’an’s cheek. "Such a spoilsport!"
Zhao Xiao’an snapped irritably, "There’s a time and place for your fangirling!"
Luo Yuqing looked smug. "Whatever, you’re just jealous!"
This only made Zhao Xiao’an more flustered and angry. "You’re the worst, Auntie!"
"Well, if you hate having me around so much, then get lost!" Luo Yuqing rolled her eyes at Zhao Xiao’an. "Take your little boyfriend and go be romantic!"
Then she added, "And make sure you use protection. Don’t want any accidents!"
"Luo Yuqing, what is wrong with you?" Zhao Xiao’an practically jumped as if she’d been stung. "Can’t expect anything but filth from a foul mouth!"
Luo Yuqing gave a cold laugh. "If a dog’s mouth could spit out ivory, I’d go home and raise dogs all day!"
In the end, Zhao Xiao’an fled in disgrace, using the excuse of going to the restroom to escape the awkwardness.
While in the restroom, Zhao Xiao’an received a text from Luo Yuqing: "Not bad taste. I’m just afraid you can’t handle him."
Zhao Xiao’an replied emotionally, "Hmph, as if you’re so great. Are you done yet?"
Luo Yuqing: "I probably can’t handle him either. He wasn’t even interested in my boobs, and they’re way bigger than yours. I’ll help you test him some more!"
Zhao Xiao’an didn’t bother replying to her infuriating aunt.
Worried that Wang Chenning would misunderstand, she also sent him a quick text to explain: "My aunt’s just like that, don’t take it to heart. She’s actually a good person!"
Wang Chenning texted back: "It’s fine. Your aunt is just letting off some steam about what happened tonight. It’ll pass."
While Zhao Xiao’an was in the restroom, Luo Yuqing asked Wang Chenning, "Are you really serious about pursuing Xiao’an?"
"This is only the second time we’ve met. It’s too early to talk about that," Wang Chenning said with a slightly embarrassed smile. "Besides, all I know is that she’s a TV reporter. I don’t know anything else about her, not even her age. Why don’t you tell me about her, Auntie?"
Luo Yuqing thought for a moment, then asked Wang Chenning, "Do you know who Zhao Jiefang is?"
"I’ve seen him on TV." Wang Chenning knew of the highly respected old man; he was a heavyweight big shot who could make countless people tremble with a single stomp of his foot. His expression changed slightly as he nodded, then he immediately asked, "Is he related to Xiao’an?"
"He’s Xiao’an’s grandfather. Xiao’an is his biological granddaughter." Luo Yuqing watched Wang Chenning with a half-smile. "Xiao’an’s mother is my older sister. Both my sister and my brother-in-law work within the system, and their positions aren’t low. Now that I’ve told you all this, are you scared off? Too afraid to pursue her now?"
"There’s nothing in this world I’m afraid to do," Wang Chenning said with a laugh. "The only question is whether I want to do it."
"Oh? You say that as if pursuing Xiao’an is beneath you!" Luo Yuqing giggled again, asking him with a seductive look, "Then do you dare to pursue me?"
"Why must the man always pursue the woman?" Wang Chenning said proudly. "When you women encounter an outstanding man, doesn’t it occur to you to take the initiative? Happiness is something you have to fight for yourself!"
Luo Yuqing was stunned for a second, then said with a wide grin, "In that case... how about I pursue you? Little handsome, come home with me tonight. Big Sis will take you out for a ride, how about it?"
As she spoke, she wrapped her hand around Wang Chenning’s arm and gave it a little shake. The soft contact made his heart skip a beat.
Just then, Zhao Xiao’an returned and saw Luo Yuqing and Wang Chenning flirting with each other...