Chapter 347 The Weird Look (1/2)
Zheng Yao is in a rage. However, she doesn’t notice that Mei Ruo is evilly smiling beside.
“Aunt Zheng, don’t be angry. Ah. How could Xia Ning do that? How could she ignore her mother-in-law in front of other people? It is humiliating if it is known by others!”
Mei Ruo’s inciting makes Zheng Yao angrier that she has the desire to punish Xia Ning at once. She grits her teeth and says scathingly, “No way. Anyway, I have to get rid of this woman. After Rui comes back, I will tell him to choose either his mother or his wife!”
Mei Ruo realizes that she has got what she wants. She feels glad. However, she doesn’t stop patting Zheng Yao’s back and saying fawning words to comfort her.
But she also feels a little worried in her heart.
Her brother takes actions. But she is not sure what he is going to do. If it goes serious and enrages Yi Yunrui, that will be disastrous.
In the coffee shop, Xia Ning orders a cup of caramel macchia. She sits there in silence. The coffee in the cup gradually goes cool and she doesn’t take a sip.
Su Shen sits face to face with her. He doesn’t say anything to disturb her. Instead, he quietly drinks the coffee in his hand, while looking at Xia Ning in sincerity.
After quite a while, Su Shen puts down the coffee cup and asks, “Miss Xia, your coffee is cool. Do you mind have a hot one instead?”
Saying so, Su Shen waves his hand and a waiter comes to take Xia Ning’s coffee away.
Xia Ning feels depressed. She sits there and simply forgets the time. Su Shen’s words draw her back to reality. She feels sorry, responding with a smile, “Sorry. Mr. Su, you are wronged. Ah. I am very self-willed. My mother-in-law and I always…”
“Miss Xia.” Su Shen interrupts, “Conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are common. You don’t need to explain. I can understand. I didn’t visit you at the right time.”
When they are talking, the waiter serves the hot coffee.
“Please send us another two pieces of blueberry cheese cake. Thank you.” Su Shen turns to Xia Ning, “Miss Xia, you haven’t had any supper. What do you like to eat?”
How can Xia Ning have any appetite? She shakes her head and replied, “Cake is OK.”
Su Shen nods. The waiter responds and leaves.
Xia Ning takes up the coffee for a sip. The hot coffee goes down to her stomach. She feels a little relaxed, finally gives a sigh.
“Actually, I should be the one to say sorry.” Su Shen suddenly says.
Xia Ning feels confused, “Why?”
“I say sorry for my sister Mei Ruo. I know that she always likes Commander Yi. As Commander Yi is married with you, she should let it go. However, her showing up in this way is a kind of challenge. It is too unscrupulous. So, for the disturbance Mei Ruo causes to you, I will talk with her.
Xia Ning mildly smiles, “I can’t prevent other people from liking my husband. But I think when it is time to let it go, she should do so. Or, she will only hurt herself.”
Su Shen’s eyes slightly darken, but return to normal very soon.
At the time, the cake is served. Su Shen takes up the fork. His eyes flash when he looks at Xia Ning. He smiles and says, “Miss Xia, anyway, we are out of your house. You are with your friend. Be happier. Don’t stick in the unhappy things. Come on. Have some cake.”
“Oh. Sorry.” Xia Ning collects herself at once and eats a piece of cake. The sweet flavor spreads inside her mouth and she feels emotionally a little better, “The cake is delicious. We can’t find the same in other shops. I hope you like it.”
Su Shen takes a bite and chews it carefully. He puts down the fork and takes another sip of the coffee. Then, he slowly responds, “The cheese tastes sweet and smooth. It is nice.”
Xia Ning smiles. Su Shen always be quiet and elegant in every gesture. She feels gradually relaxed when staying with him.
“As to the exclusive interview, how about setting it at 3 pm on next Monday?”
Xia Ning thinks for a while. Then she nods and says, “OK. I wonder what kind of advertising you want us to do for you. Or, what kind of details we need to pay attention to?”
“Those interviews done by Director Xia were all successful. I believe in your capability. You will do it perfectly.”
Hearing Su Shen’s compliments, Xia Ning feels a little flattered. She responds, “Mr. Su, you are flattering me. The previous reports of interviews were the results of the joint communications with the customers in advance. I still hope you can give me some tips.”
Su Shen thinks for a while. He looks at Xia Ning and says meaningfully, “Miss Xia, may I ask you a question?”
“Hum. Please go ahead.”
“Now, Commander Yi is not with you. If I can help you to transmit the message, what do you want to tell him the most?”
Hearing this, Xia Ning widens her eyes slightly. Unconsciously, she holds the coffee cup tightly.
At this moment, the words she wants to tell Yi Yunrui most are…
She remembers Yi Yunrui’s image that he closed his eyes in meditation in the locked-up room. It was almost eight in the evening while he hadn’t had any supper. It was empty and cool, without anything around.
Xia Ning feels her heart ache. Her eyes turn reddish. She takes a deep breath, then says, “I hope Rui…can have his meals on time and won’t be hurt because of hunger.”
Upon those words, Su Shen’s pupils lessen suddenly!
“Darling, you are busy at work. Don’t worry. I am at home to take care of other things. However, remember to have meals on time. Don’t get yourself hurt because of hunger. Or, I will really be angry!”
He is still there, but they are not. The sweet voice echoes in his mind as if he has just heard it.
It’s like a key that has just opened the box at the bottom of his heart, Su Shen is reminded of the sweetness in the old days. In an instant, Su Shen feels that he can hardly breathe, as if a big rock is pressed on his heart.
It has been two years. But still, the sense of pain doesn’t reduce. Instead, it increases.
Xiaolan…
Xia Ning notices the unusual expression on Su Shen’s face and that he clenches his fist while breathing heavily. She feels very worried, asking, “Mr. Su, what’s wrong with you?”