Chapter 121: Chapter 121 - 121 Finally Seeing One’s Own Feelings

Seeing Xie Changyan reel in his rod and gesture to walk aside.

Su Linzhou was puzzled, “Where are you going?”

As he was speaking to President Zhou, Ji Tingyang also suddenly looked over with a face full of alertness.

“To the restroom,” Xie Changyan tossed the rod to Su Linzhou and replied indifferently.

Ji Tingyang watched him, and only after he saw that Xie Changyan had indeed entered the restroom did he breathe a sigh of relief.

A while later.

Xie Changyan took out a paper towel, leisurely wiping his hands, and while coming out of the restroom, his gaze inadvertently swept over the place where Lin Xu was sitting.

Seeing no one in the seat, his expression stalled for a moment.

Just as he was about to look towards Ji Tingyang, a joyful voice rose to his ear, “What a coincidence!”

Xie Changyan turned his head and saw Lin Xu coming out from the women’s restroom next door, looking at him with a radiant smile.

A slight curve formed on the corners of his mouth as he said, with a hint of indifference, “Indeed, a coincidence.”

After pondering for a moment, as if remembering something, Xie Changyan said, “Sorry for causing you injury last time.”

“That day was just an accident, it’s not your fault. Moreover, you protected me well that day, I wasn’t hurt at all,” Lin Xu waved her hands repeatedly.

When the car lost control, Xie Changyan held her tightly in his arms, completely shielding her from the harm outside.

It was only after they got out of the car that she realized the injuries on his body were more severe than hers.

At the scene, Lin Xu was so anxious that the tears she had just stopped were about to fall again.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu hurriedly examined his body, but with the clothes in the way, she could see nothing, nor did she know whether his injuries had healed.

Xie Changyan’s narrow, attractive eyes slightly curved, and a light laugh escaped his throat, “It’s funny how I was the one injured, yet you cried so hard.”

His words tugged at her thoughts, and Lin Xu’s mind drifted back to that day.

Fear and chaos, crying fiercely.

And… that kiss with tears.

She was too excited to recognize him that day and didn’t consider anything else.

In the eyes of Xie Changyan, who had forgotten about her, would he think she was taking advantage of him?

With that thought, Lin Xu’s ears suddenly turned red, and she even wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

Watching her blush, a faint smile appeared in the depths of Xie Changyan’s eyes, and as he was about to speak, the vibration of his phone interrupted him.

Buzz buzz…

As if it was an urgent matter, vibrating non-stop.

Xie Changyan pulled out his phone, the screen seemingly about to freeze from the flood of messages from Su Linzhou.

Great Moral Person: “I was wondering why you suddenly wanted to go to the restroom, turns out you sneaked off to flirt with a girl.”

Great Moral Person: “You’ve got some nerve, flirting with her right in front of Ji Tingyang’s face.”

Great Moral Person: “Hurry up and hide, Ji Tingyang is going to the restroom, he’ll definitely see you guys!”

Great Moral Person: “I can’t hold him off much longer!”

Great Moral Person: “1111”

Messages continued to flood in.

Xie Changyan lifted his eyes to look over at the lawn, where he saw Su Linzhou desperately hugging Ji Tingyang’s neck, blocking the view from Ji Tingyang who wanted to look over.

His eyes, filled with laughter, darkened slightly, still standing in place, unmoved.

It wasn’t until his phone was almost bombed with messages from Su Linzhou that he seemed to finally persuade himself, turning to Lin Xu, “There are quite a few desserts offered here, would you like to try some?”

“Sure,” Lin Xu nodded readily.

It was only after their figures had disappeared that Su Linzhou’s bombardment stopped.

This was Lin Xu’s first time here, and she had not expected to find a delicate and elegant restaurant inside.

The waiter pushed open the heavy door, and as far as the eye could see, inside was a luxurious and grand space.

From the ceiling hung a grand chandelier, and the room was adorned with opulent European armchairs and a delicate bar. Beside, someone was playing a beautiful violin piece on the small stage, exuding an aura fit for nobility at every turn.

With curiosity, she glanced around and then continued walking forward.

Suddenly.

A hurrying waiter brushed past Lin Xu, heavily bumping her shoulder.

She exclaimed softly, her balance lost, and she leaned forward.

Xie Changyan’s gaze sharpened, his hand shot out to grab her wrist, and with a stagger, she crashed into his embrace.

“Thank goodness you were here, otherwise I would have fallen,” Lin Xu said, her beautiful eyes curving up.

Her face was so close he could see the reflection of his own figure in her clear, water-like eyes.

The scent from her body was gentle and warm, lingering at the tip of his nose, making his heartbeat skip a rhythm.

Xie Changyan’s eyes darkened, and certain emotions churned at the depths of his profound gaze, his hand tightening around her wrist.

If he had been wavering before, now he was thoroughly certain of his feelings.

A self-mocking chuckle escaped his chest, ridiculing himself silently as he parted his lips slightly.

It was then that the waiter interjected, “I’m so sorry, I was in such a hurry I wasn’t looking where I was going…”

The waiter bowed repeatedly, terrified.

The clients who could afford to patronize this establishment were all either rich or noble, worried that a single complaint could cost them their job.

“It’s okay, go on with your work,” Lin Xu said to the waiter, pulling away from Xie Changyan.

The waiter breathed a sigh of relief, thanking Lin Xu before hurrying back to work.

“It’s good you caught me just now, otherwise falling would have been really painful,” Lin Xu said, patting her chest.

His hold on her hand involuntarily loosened.@@novelbin@@

“Let’s go order something,” Xie Changyan suggested, his eyebrows and eyes lifting lightly, as he naturally took Lin Xu’s hand again.

Having confirmed what was in his heart, the next steps seemed much simpler for him.

He led Lin Xu boldly, completely ignoring the surprise in her eyes.

After they sat down, the waiter from earlier, wanting to express an apology, brought Lin Xu a mango ice cream.

Lin Xu frowned slightly at the sight of the mango on top.

“What’s wrong?” Xie Changyan looked over.

“I don’t want to eat mango,” she murmured, her spoon playing with the mango.

Just as she was about to scoop the mango onto the empty plate beside her, Xie Changyan pulled her wrist, diverting the direction of the spoon into his mouth instead.

His teeth crushed the mango, and the rich and sweet juice spread in his mouth.

With lazy eyes, he squinted and smiled at her, “Not bad at all.”

His narrow eyes glimmered, tempting the heart.

Under his gaze, Lin Xu’s cheeks suddenly burned hot.

Was he… seducing her?

The dessert didn’t take long, and Lin Xu had only just finished a Brittany when she received a call from Ji Tingyang.

“Don’t worry, I’m just having a bite to eat at the restaurant.”

“Alright, I understand.”

“No! Don’t come over! I’m returning right now!”

Lin Xu became vigilant all over.

She knew Ji Tingyang harbored hostility towards Xie Changyan, and if he saw the two of them together, he would surely get angry.

Lin Xu stood up and quickly bid farewell to Xie Changyan.

Watching her retreating figure, Xie Changyan smiled wryly at himself.

After all the trouble he went through to hook someone’s attention, it seemed he still couldn’t compete with a single phone call from Ji Tingyang.