Chapter 495: Dining Together 3
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āBig brother, Miss Ye, youāve arrived. Please have a seat!ā Huangfu Ruixiang quickly ushered them in.
Once seated, menus were passed their way. āTake a look and decide what youād like. We already ordered some dishes, but unsure of your preferences, didnāt go overboard. Feel free to add more.ā
As a high-end establishment, once orders were placed a server promptly arrived with the first round, the wait brief.
Ye Lengan sampled a slice of salmon, then nodded approvingly. āThe fare here really is exceptional.ā
āAgreed,ā confirmed Huangfu Ruixiang. āIāve visited a few times before and found the ingredients quite fresh. When treating clients out, this restaurant is a frequent choice.ā
āSounds great.ā Ye Lengan nodded, then pivoted the conversation. āWell, once you have a girlfriend, you can bring her here to sample the cuisine. 1 imagine most girls would be quite fond of this place.ā
āYou think so?ā mused Huangfu Ruixiang. āThough presently Iāve no girlfriend ā thatās for some future day.ā
He was clearly disregarding Li Yiranās feelings entirely now. In fact, prior to securing Li Yiran, he might have paid them more heed. A common enough male tendency, it would seem ā once obtained, interest fades. In Huangfu
Ruixiangs mind, Li Yiran was his to claim and need not overexert holding her.
And, he had long agreed with Li Yiran that he could give her everything, including companionship and a luxurious life. However, he just couldnāt give Li Yiran a proper status. Moreover, Li Yiran couldnāt control his affairs outside. Therefore, when he said these words in front of Li Yiran, he felt no psychological burden at all.
Meanwhile, upon hearing Huangfu Ruixiangs response, the color swiftly drained from Li Yiranās face, leaving it paper-white. She was shocked to hear him casually reference a future girlfriend with her present. Was she truly so insignificant to him?
Just as she felt that first blow landed critical force, Ye Lenganās next words struck with even greater devastation:
āIt likely wonāt be long either!ā Ye Lengan gave a small smile. ā1 happened to catch word your motherās begun matchmaking arrangements? Once a fitting partner emerges, I expect youāll have found a girlfriend in no time!ā
Hearing this, Li Yiranās head jerked up, eyes filled with disbelief as she stared at Huangfu Ruixiang. She couldnāt fathom him already courting matches so soon after they became involved. Where did that leave her?
Oblivious to Li Yiranās visible dismay, Huangfu Ruixiang continued nonchalantly between bites, āEven entertaining matches wonāt ensure quickly finding the right fit ā that relies on fateās will.ā
At this point, Li Yiranās expression had shifted fully to one of despair. She clung to a faint sliver of hope that Huangfu Ruixiang might deny it, despite her subconscious signaling the truth of Ye Lengāanās words. Still, she desperately wished Huangfu Ruixiang would refute them ā even if utter fabrication for her benefit.
Instead. he had openly confirmed while she sat right there, brazen in admission.
āYouāre attending matchmaking meetings?ā Li Yiran barely recognized her own voice emerging so hoarse and muted.
āl am,ā confirmed Huangfu Ruixiang, finally shifting focus to Li Yiran. Taking in the ghastly pallor of her complexion, a hint of remorse flashed through him, yet still he explained, āYiran, you know my handās forced hereā¦ Mother arranged this and I truly cannot refuse. But you must know how I care for you still. Itās just that given your standingā¦ā
āIām fine,ā Li Yiran insisted, though her sickly face belied the words. She forced a trembling smile. āBrother Ruixiang, I understand I could never be your wife. Iām alright, just a bit overwhelmed by the sudden news. Let me process it and Iāll be fine ā no need to worry..ā
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