novelraw Chapter 487: First Meeting with Lu Ling (Part 3)
Chapter 487: First Meeting with Lu Ling (Part 3)
"Sis, I’m sorry. Just as I was heading out, the homeroom teacher had something to discuss with me, so I got held up," Shangguan Wenbin apologized to Jiang Xue while asking, "What about you guys, have you ordered yet?"
"We’re waiting for you," Jiang Xue gave Shangguan Wenbin a sidelong glance, then walked inside. After all, it was Shangguan Wenbin who was treating them today, and with him not here yet, who dared to order?
"Alright, let’s go in quickly then," Shangguan Wenbin said while awkwardly rubbing his nose, thinking it wouldn’t be good if everyone went hungry because of him.
After entering the private room, Shangguan Wenbin apologized to everyone and then called the waiter to order food, finally feeling at ease and starting to chat with everyone.
Because Grandma Shangguan loved spicy food and was especially fond of Sichuan cuisine, Shangguan Wenbin decided to invite them there for a meal.
This was an authentic Sichuan hotpot restaurant, with very good flavors, so he wanted Grandma Shangguan to try it.
With someone treating, naturally Jiang Xue was happy, so she brought the whole family out. Only she didn’t expect that they would all be there, but the nearest Shangguan Wenbin was late in showing up.
If he didn’t come any sooner, she was planning to go to the school to find him.
Seeing Shangguan Wenbin chatting happily with everyone, Jiang Xue got up to go to the restroom. Unexpectedly, she ran into Lu Ling again, and Lu Ling was making a phone call.
Originally, Jiang Xue didn’t want to bother with her, but she inadvertently overheard her mentioning her own name. So, with a bit of curiosity, she quietly stood aside and eavesdropped.
Lu Ling was engrossed in her phone call, completely unaware that someone behind her was listening, so she spoke at length into the phone.
As Jiang Xue listened, her expression turned sour. She couldn’t believe that Lu Ling knew Ming Lan, and she just had a phone conversation all about her.
Although she only caught the latter half of the conversation, she roughly understood some truths. For instance, Ouyang Yi approaching her was also because of Ming Lan.
She had always known Ming Lan wouldn’t let things go easily, but she didn’t expect her to set her up with a handsome man this time. It was quite a scheme they had concocted.
Truth be told, Ouyang Yi was indeed good-looking, but he wasn’t her type.
Although she learned some truths, Jiang Xue still had some questions, like where Lu Ling’s animosity toward her came from.
Considering it was just her first meeting with Lu Ling?
While Jiang Xue was lost in thought, Lu Ling finished her call, turned around, and saw her, her face instantly turning awkward.
Thinking about just being on a call, she wondered if Jiang Xue had overheard, so she secretly observed Jiang Xue’s expression.
However, Jiang Xue maintained an extremely calm expression, leaving Lu Ling unable to determine whether she had overheard or not.
Unable to decipher it, Lu Ling had no choice but to give up, recalling Jiang Xue’s snide remarks earlier, her face darkened, and she gave her a fierce glare before hurriedly leaving.
Watching Lu Ling flee as if in a panic, Jiang Xue squinted slightly and then turned into the restroom.
When Jiang Xue came out of the restroom, she found an extra person in the private room, none other than Ouyang Yi. He was chatting with some of the elders.
Seeing Jiang Xue return, Ouyang Yi’s face broke into a smile. "Jiang Xue, you’re back," he said.
Jiang Xue nodded slightly, and knowing Ouyang Yi’s connection to Ming Lan, her impression of him worsened even further. However, with so many people present, she had no intention of causing a scene.