Daddy, Mommy Ran Away - Chapter 178 - Indistinguishable from Others
“Thank you, you are the prettiest,” An Ruoxi replied with a heartfelt smile…
“Hehe,” a blush spread across her fair face, and she giggled shyly, then her expression turned woeful, “Yes, he said the same thing, that I am the most beautiful woman in the world, that he would cherish my beauty forever, that I would be the most beautiful bride ever, he also said…”
Nuan Qianqing’s voice choked up, and tears fell unexpectedly.
Everyone looked at each other, except for Uncle Zeng who was used to it.
His aged hands clenched tightly, veins throbbing slightly: “Miss is talking about that nameless jerk.”
“Xiaoqing,” he called out softly.
“Ah-” Nuan Qianqing snapped back to reality, her hazy gaze crashing into his deep, ocean-like eyes, a wave of panic flashing across her face, “What, what happened to me?”
She hastily wiped the tears from her face, even more panicked, “Why am I crying?”
Surprised, An Ruoxi stepped forward, taking her hand and speaking softly, “It’s because you haven’t seen your Brother Yin for so long, you were just overwhelmed with emotion.”
Hearing this, her pale face instantly brightened up again, nodding repeatedly, “Yes, yes, I was just too excited, Brother Yin, I’m so happy, that’s why I cried.”
“Mm, good girl. Didn’t we say we were going to SWEET for desserts? Let’s go now.”
“Okay, Brother Yin is so nice.”
When the five of them arrived at the parking lot, Leng Haoyin opened the passenger door, and An Ruoxi instinctively moved forward, stopping after just one step as a playful white figure had already slipped inside.
Her heart ached.
She caught his gaze just as their eyes locked, and a light smile spread across her lips before she could think.
“Ruoxi, come sit with me.” At that moment, Shen Jun’s car pulled up right beside An Ruoxi.
“I’ll ride with Shen-Ge,” An Ruoxi said with a forced smile, quickly getting into Shen Jun’s car.
A long sigh escaped him, his complex gaze following the blue Bugatti as it sped away.
SWEET was located in the busiest part of City X, covering an area of 5,500 square feet, a modern top-tier private club catering to billionaires.
The luxurious Manhattan-style club, a VIP lounge with a 17-meter-long hammerhead shark tank, a rooftop terrace with an open-air oxygen bar styled in Japanese minimalism, a trendy cocktail bar, and a world-class restaurant all set the standard for top-tier luxury.
This was An Ruoxi’s first time in such a supremely elegant and luxurious place, yet her gaze constantly followed the close-knit pair ahead, the pain in her eyes cleverly hidden beneath her long lashes…
Leng Haoyin and Nuan Qianqing sat closely together, while Shen Jun and An Ruoxi sat opposite them, not daring to get too close.
In the beautiful dining atmosphere, the music wafted around like a gentle breeze.
Leng Haoyin ordered a few of Nuan Qianqing’s favorite desserts, while An Ruoxi only opted for a box of ice cream, tastelessly melting in her mouth.
“Ha, I’ll have this, and this, and this,” Shen Jun theatrically selected the most expensive dishes on the menu, after all, he wasn’t paying, so he might as well enjoy as much as he could.
Watching Leng Haoyin elegantly unpack a fast food bag and place the container on the table, the stark white container clashing with the exquisite crystal plates, he naturally picked up chopsticks and began to eat…
A warmth slowly infused her icy heart, and the melting ice cream suddenly tasted sweet.
“Haoyin, you’re not really going to eat that fast food, are you?” Shen Jun looked at him as if he were an alien, his eyes widening at the sight of the fast food An Ruoxi had just bought, “The food here is a million times better than your fast food, you really don’t know how to enjoy life.”
“So much good food and still can’t shut you up,” Leng Haoyin glared at him fiercely, his annoyed gaze carrying a full threat, “Are you trying to bite off more than you can chew?”
Hearing this, Shen Jun’s face lit up with a bright, spring-like smile, “Of course, if it weren’t for not wanting to bankrupt you, I’d even take some to go, ha.”
Suddenly, Nuan Qianqing, who was buried in her ice cream, looked up at Shen Jun, her sweet voice as delightful as the dessert she was enjoying, “Brother Jun loves to joke, if you want more, we could just have the server bring some over tonight.”
Startled.
Three pairs of shocked eyes immediately turned to Nuan Qianqing’s face.
Shen Jun even stood up excitedly, pointing at himself, “Sister Qing, you recognize me?”
“Mm.” Nuan Qianqing nodded, her smile shining like a lotus flower, lightly scolding him, “Brother Jun, what’s wrong with you? You’re looking at me like I’m a monster.”
That expression, that demeanor, was just like any normal person.
“Do you know who she is?” Shen Jun’s trembling finger pointed at An Ruoxi.
“Her?” Her eyes hesitated for a moment, her tongue lightly sweeping her lips, which were dabbed with ice cream, Nuan Qianqing frowned slightly, “Isn’t she Brother Yin’s friend?”
Nuan Qianqing turned, grasping Leng Haoyin’s arm, her voice careful as she asked, “Brother Yin, this beautiful sister is your friend, right?”
“Mm.” A puzzled look exchanged with Shen Jun, his concern deepening as he looked at An Ruoxi and said firmly, “Mm, she’s a friend of Brother Yin, eat up, your ice cream is melting.”
“Mm.” Just as Nuan Qianqing scooped up a spoonful of ice cream, her body suddenly shivered, and she stood up abruptly, “Brother Yin, I need to go to the restroom.”
“I’ll accompany you,” An Ruoxi stood up, following closely behind her, her mind not yet clear, how could she let her go to the restroom alone.
Moments later.
“Someone come quick-” A panicked voice called out, it was An Ruoxi’s voice.
The two men at the table exchanged anxious glances and hurried towards the restroom.
A shocking scene unfolded before their eyes.