Ye Zhi nodded slightly.
She had suspected that the country bumpkin couldn’t possibly have any deeper connection with Zhou Liuer, the second young mistress of the Lu family.
Shen Baiyun was about to speak, but Shen Jing interjected: “Look at your sister, Shen Qingqing. A person like her has already become the manager of Sales Department Two at Lu Corporation. Baiyun, you should work harder too.”
The underlying implication of Shen Jing’s words was unmistakable a clear push and pressure.
Shen Baiyun’s delicate face immediately turned pale, but she replied, “Don’t worry, Father. I will definitely not disappoint you!”
As for Ye Zhi, she gave Shen Jing a sidelong glance and then peeled a grape to feed Shen Baiyun.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Shen Qingqing was already in Lu Qianshan’s car, letting his hand wander possessively around her waist.
After a moment, Lu Qianshan stopped the car.
“We’re here.”
Shen Qingqing snapped out of her short video trance, glanced at Lu Qianshan, then at the scenery outside, and said, “We’re not home yet.”
Lu Qianshan only smiled silently.
Shen Qingqing inwardly speculated could the big villain have prepared some kind of surprise?
Feigning curiosity, she glanced at Lu Qianshan, who had already gotten out of the car, and then opened the passenger door and stepped out.
It was midday, with the sun blazing.
As soon as Shen Qingqing stepped out and lifted her delicate hand to shade herself with a parasol, she saw that Lu Qianshan had already opened a black umbrella for her.
His strong, well-defined hand gripped the handle firmly as he spoke softly, “Let’s go. Come inside and take a look.”
Shen Qingqing looked ahead and saw a restaurant with a sign bearing four elegant characters: “Moonlight Restaurant.”
Hmm. This place seemed familiar!
Wasn’t Moonlight Restaurant the place where the male and female leads fell in love at first sight?
And wasn’t it where the female lead had bravely gone to play the violin independently?
Why not choose somewhere else? She was supposed to avoid the male lead, yet she deliberately went to the old spot.
She ran, he chased of course, he caught up!
Shen Qingqing held back her thoughts on the plot and followed Lu Qianshan into Moonlight Restaurant.
She had to admit the atmosphere of the restaurant where the leads first met was really nice.
Upon entering, a man and a woman politely greeted them in low voices “Welcome to Moonlight Restaurant.”
The sound of cello, piano, and vocals blended seamlessly, without any sense of chaos.
The music was cleverly arranged, making it feel like one was immersed in a sea of melodies.
Shen Qingqing listened and, regardless of whether the music was technically good, thought the arranger must be a genius to combine different compositions and instruments so harmoniously.
At that moment, Lu Qianshan slowly pointed with his hand.
Shen Qingqing looked up and saw the piano performance area. She was puzzled, as a spotlight fell directly on the pianist.
Wait isn’t that the male lead?
When did he fall to such a state?
Working in a restaurant as a pianist basically performing for a living!
Although, seeing him like this was a bit satisfying.
Shen Qingqing knew that Lu Kai’s CEO position had been taken down by her, but as the male lead, he shouldn’t have fallen this far.
Thinking this, her resentment toward the system deepened even more. This world had no mercy and had dumped a bunch of pitfalls for her to navigate.
06-system, undergoing training: shivering violently, still shivering violently.
Shen Qingqing eventually withdrew her gaze. At the same time, Lu Kai looked up and noticed them Lu Qianshan also lifted his gaze almost simultaneously.
The brief eye contact between the villain and the male lead was fleeting.
Lu Qianshan didn’t bother looking further at Lu Kai. Instead, he held Shen Qingqing’s small hand and slowly guided her to the best seat in Moonlight Restaurant.
As soon as they sat down, a waiter thoughtfully brought them coffee.
Shen Qingqing didn’t really understand. Though she had done Western-style missions before, noble-class coffee was always pre-brewed, while the poor couldn’t even touch it.
So, when the waiter used technical terms, she, following her “country bumpkin” persona, felt embarrassed and stayed silent.
Lu Qianshan saved the situation, swapping the coffee for milk tea.
Shen Qingqing: I like this!
Seeing her milk tea and his coffee, she didn’t feel any dissonance.
She rudely took a big sip and exclaimed, “Hot, hot, hot!” drawing the attention of the entire restaurant before settling down.
Then she softly asked, “Lu Qianshan, you brought me here just to watch Lu Kai perform?”
“Of course not.”
Lu Qianshan smiled, pressing his lips together “I have something more important this is about you!”
“What?”
Before Shen Qingqing could finish asking, Lu Qianshan presented an exquisite box.
He pushed it toward her, his gaze gentle, saying softly, “A small gift.”
Shen Qingqing was stunned, staring at him in disbelief.
She quickly opened the box, lifting the light pink silk veil, revealing a bracelet carved from Hetian jade.
Shen Qingqing’s disdain faded as she looked at it.
The jade was said to be sentient, protecting its owner and family.
She carefully lifted the jade bracelet but noticed Lu Qianshan’s expression was a bit melancholy.
Her heart jolted as memories of the plot resurfaced.
The bracelet suddenly felt scorching in her hand, and she hurriedly returned it to the box.
Lu Qianshan’s expression changed instantly.
“Don’t like it?”
Shen Qingqing’s face paled slightly, her chest tightening, but she waved her hand and said, “No, it’s just… this bracelet is too precious. I… don’t deserve it.”
This jade bracelet belonged to Lu Qianshan’s mother.
She didn’t want to wear it.
But according to her persona, she didn’t yet know that, so she had to find an excuse to decline.
Lu Qianshan’s gaze darkened, but he didn’t force her. He simply took the box back.
Before he could say anything, the waiters had already started bringing dishes in succession.
About ten minutes later, the table was filled with an array of exquisite dishes.
Shen Qingqing looked at the luxurious spread, sighed softly, and said, “All these fancy dishes must be very expensive.”
“When I was in the countryside, I never saw anything like this.”
As she spoke, she delicately wiped nonexistent tears from her eyes, acting coy.
Lu Qianshan hadn’t expected that merely bringing Shen Qingqing out to eat, while observing Lu Kai’s downfall, would stir such emotions in her.
A flash of panic crossed his mind, and he quickly said, “Don’t worry about the cost. None of this matters to me. You are my wife. From now on, whatever you want, I can give you.”
Such a good man, yet born in a small, limited world.
Shen Qingqing’s chest tightened as she thought, frustrated, but her expression remained neutral. She picked up her chopsticks and served Lu Qianshan, saying seriously, “Let’s not talk about sad things anymore.
“Lu Qianshan.”