novelraw Chapter 732 - 731: Going Back (5)
Chapter 732 - 731: Going Back (5)
Chapter 732: Chapter 731: Going Back (5)
Last time, he sat in the chair, watching Ling Chuxia cling to Bai Yixuan while Bai Yixuan’s face, though calm, faintly radiated happiness, disregarding his sorrow as if nothing was wrong, and he reached out his hand toward him.
Today, it was finally his turn.
He wasn’t a petty person, but when it came to anything related to Ling Chuxia, he would become petty, vindictive even.
When his hand had been extended for a few seconds, Bai Yixuan hadn’t reached out in response. His gaze lightly fell upon his face, and although that handsome face remained calm, he knew that Bai Yixuan’s mood at that moment was just like his own on that day, tormented.
But still, he had to maintain his graceful demeanor.
Bai Yixuan slowly stood up, reached out his hand, and shook hands with Shi Che, "President Shi, we meet again."
The two exchanged a glance, then separated their hands, and all three of them sat down.
Bai Yixuan picked up the menu, about to pass it to Ling Chuxia so she could order, but Shi Che directly addressed the waiter, expertly reciting a series of dish names.
Although Bai Yixuan had only recently reunited with Chuxia, they often dined together, so he had a good understanding of her tastes. Listening to the array of dishes Shi Che ordered, he knew they were all dishes that Ling Chuxia loved.
After Shi Che finished, he paused, then turned to Bai Yixuan, "President Bai, see if there’s anything else you want to add, though this should be enough."
That statement instantly separated him from them.
Bai Yixuan lowered his eyes slightly, concealing the sadness in them, and slowly shook his head, "This is fine."
The waiter noted down each dish then left.
Ling Chuxia looked up at Bai Yixuan, noting that he seemed thinner, her brow furrowing slightly, "Brother Xuan, was your business trip to the United States very tiring? You look thinner."
Actually, the trip wasn’t tiring; it was his heart that was weary. Bai Yixuan returned her smile, "It’s just the food over there that I’m not used to."
"Then you should eat more later."
Bai Yixuan nodded with a smile, and Chuxia’s comforting heart, after all, still warmed his.
Chuxia was still concerned about him, right? If he had confessed his feelings to Chuxia before she reconciled with Shi Che, might she have possibly accepted his love?
Though he knew he shouldn’t harbor any hopes under such circumstances, Chuxia was about to leave, and he definitely wouldn’t have the chance to express his feelings to her in the future.
The emotions he had suppressed were slightly stirring.
Just then, as if Ling Chuxia remembered his earlier words, she slightly tilted her head and asked crisply, "By the way, Brother Xuan, you said earlier you had something important to tell me. What was it?"
Bai Yixuan involuntarily lifted his gaze, his dark eyes deeply fixed on Ling Chuxia, his lips slightly moving.
Shi Che sat beside them, seemingly indifferent, but his mind was as clear as a mirror, seeing everything through. He knew that Bai Yixuan was still harboring intentions, which was why he could not let Chuxia come alone today.
He had to prevent any possibility.
So, before Bai Yixuan could speak, his hand casually reached out. Ling Chuxia’s hair at her temples was slightly disheveled, and his fingers gently hooked it, tucking it behind her ear, causing Ling Chuxia to turn her face slightly and smile gently.
Such a simple gesture was enough to bring Bai Yixuan’s slightly dazed mind back to reality.
Shi Che didn’t look at him, but his actions were a declaration that everything was already decided; acting rashly would only result in gaining nothing.