novelraw Chapter 1050 - 1063: Regret
Chapter 1050 - 1063: Regret
"Alright, let’s get a double order," perhaps due to his exceptionally good mood today, Lin Junyang rarely complied with a low laugh and ordered a double serving of crab roe and fish eggs.The two didn’t order wine, just two drinks.
Xiao Xiao looked at the drink in front of Lin Junyang and then glanced at the other tables, where it was all red wine with steak. She didn’t think Lin Junyang couldn’t afford that bottle of red wine.
"Hey, isn’t French wine quite famous? Coming to a French restaurant and not ordering wine, isn’t it a bit strange?"
Lin Junyang sliced the steak on his plate, skillfully and elegantly. Though dressed in the most ordinary attire, he still carried a princely dignity.
Upon hearing Xiao Xiao’s words, he didn’t even lift his head, "Going back to the team tomorrow, the Guard Team has rules, guards can’t drink alcohol."
"Oh," Xiao Xiao responded but felt puzzled; hadn’t she had dinner with Lin Junyang and Mu Xingfeng before, and clearly watched them drink?
While contemplating, Lin Junyang placed the freshly cut steak in front of her and switched its position with hers, saying irritably, "What? Ordered a table full of dishes and now you’re not hungry? This is a month’s salary for me, don’t waste it."
Looking at the steak cut evenly and just right in front of her, the little deer sleeping in her heart opened its eyes, lifted its head, seemingly wanting to get up and frolic about in joy.
Picking up the fork, she contentedly speared a piece of steak into her mouth, the fresh, tender steak’s texture soft, the juice rich in flavor.
"Lin Junyang, have you suddenly realized I’m quite nice, and regret rejecting me back then?"
"Screech—"
Lin Junyang’s hand slipped while cutting the steak, the fork let out a sharp sound.
He lifted his head, speared a piece of steak into his mouth, those charming peach blossom eyes gleaming with a captivating glow, his lip movements chewing appearing more unruly and wicked.
Xiao Xiao regretted asking the question as soon as she said it. The embarrassment back in Imperial City emerged before her eyes again, she hung her head low, continuously stuffing food into her mouth, daring not to look at Lin Junyang’s charming eyes.
She didn’t understand what was wrong with herself, knowing it’s impossible, yet always moved by the man’s unintended gestures, knowing he only thinks of her as a buddy and a friend, yet always hoping, what is she hoping for?
Suddenly, the steak in front of her lost its taste.
Lin Junyang watched the uncomfortable woman, his mind momentarily lost, did he reject her? He seemed not to have answered her question.
He never admits he’s indecisive, but happened to feel pity for this silly woman, probably because she is An Ran’s close friend, he can’t harm her, yet accepting her is beyond his capability.
The woman in his heart should be gentle and virtuous, like Xie Yuting, small and delicate, evoking a strong desire to protect, yet also independent.
He is a guard, his career determines his time doesn’t belong to him, much less to his family.
He can’t always consider his family’s emotions, not even when they need him, he might not be able to be by their side.
Precisely because of this, Xie Yuting left him.
But Xiao Xiao clearly doesn’t meet his mate selection standards, straightforward, lacking a bit of feminine awareness, muddle-headed, always putting herself in danger, such a silly woman should find someone capable of protecting her, so she won’t suffer any grievances.