Chapter 23

Su Yao was stunned for a few seconds.

But only for a few seconds. After all, it was just something from the past. At this moment, the fact that Zong Ming could bring it up so casually indicated that he had come to terms with it. There was no lingering regret.

She relaxed and smiled, “Well, your judgment back then was pretty good.”

Zong Ming raised an eyebrow and followed up, “Yeah. So even now, my judgment hasn’t changed much.”

Su Yao’s smile became more restrained, and she decided not to continue the topic.

She didn’t quite like the implications in Zong Ming’s words.

The music played melodiously in the restaurant. Su Yao had eaten halfway and still had half a glass of wine left. She sipped it slowly, not wanting to get drunk or upset her stomach, thinking about coming here next time with Liang Chuyuan.

“Su Yao?”

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“Probably another half a month.”

“When he comes back, I’ll treat, and you two can come together to try the new signature dish in the restaurant, okay?”

Su Yao nodded, “Sure.”

Zong Ming sat opposite, playing with the cigarette case on the table with a smirk, his mind elsewhere.

…

Zong Ming offered to drive Su Yao home, but she politely declined, saying she lived nearby and could walk.

“You’d have to take a detour if you drive me, which would be more troublesome,” Su Yao hated trouble. Seeing Zong Ming hesitating, she added, “I’m very familiar with this area, don’t worry.”

“…Alright then, be careful on the way, and let me know when you get home.”

“Yeah, you too.”

They bid farewell, and Su Yao walked away. She knew Zong Ming was still watching her from behind, but she felt no fluctuations in her heart.

Zong Ming was someone who knew his boundaries. He could be a friend, even a joking one. But as for anything more, Su Yao didn’t have any thoughts.

As the night deepened, she walked along the sidewalk illuminated by streetlights. Halfway there, her phone vibrated, and she had a feeling it was Liang Chuyuan. Sure enough, it was him.

He said he had been busy all day and only had time to check his phone now.

Su Yao didn’t inquire further about his busyness, simply replying: “Is a video call later okay?”

Liang Chuyuan agreed.

Speaking of video calls, it’s quite miraculous that Su Yao has the ability to hear Liang Chuyuan’s thoughts, a skill that can penetrate through the medium of the internet. As long as she can see Liang Chuyuan, in any way, she can hear his inner thoughts.

With anticipation, Su Yao quickened her pace home, sending a message to Zong Ming to let him know she was safe. Without waiting for a reply, she headed straight to the bathroom. Half an hour later, with wet hair, she got onto her bed, propped up her phone, opened the video call, and waited for Liang Chuyuan to pick up while drying her hair.

After half a minute, Liang Chuyuan finally answered.

Why wasn’t he blow-drying his hair again?

“Drying hair isn’t good for it,” Su Yao switched sides while drying her hair, “Why did you take so long to answer?”

“I spilled some water, just went to get some tissues from the living room.”

Liang Chuyuan adjusted the position of his phone, his gaze suddenly fixed. Su Yao leaned in to take a closer look, then abruptly covered the camera lens, “Liang Chuyuan!”

“It’s not my fault.”

Su Yao pulled up her collar, “It’s not the first time. You, really have a heart of a beast!”

That’s only towards you.

“Sweet words. How did I not see through your intentions before?”

That’s because our relationship hadn’t reached this point yet. I wouldn’t have thought much at that time.

“So righteous?”

Liang Chuyuan nodded earnestly.

Su Yao hit the nail on the head, “But your current thoughts have nothing to do with righteousness.”

In his mind, it’s either kissing or hugging, or thinking deeper thoughts like just now… A man’s mind is like the bottom of the sea, fortunate that she can see through it and take measures.

I thought these were pretty normal thoughts. My girlfriend is charming, constantly grabbing my attention. If I didn’t respond, wouldn’t that be suspicious?

Su Yao blushed, “Have you been eating honey? Your mouth is so sweet.”

Just had a sip of honey water.

Su Yao chuckled, hearing a notification sound from her computer nearby. She glanced over and saw that Guan Ting had sent her an email.

“What’s this?”

She clicked on it, expecting it to be a cooking video. Guan Ting often sent her these videos, under the guise of ordering takeout—so Su Yao could learn quickly and she could mooch off the food and drinks.

While it loaded, Su Yao rested her chin on her hand, staring at Liang Chuyuan, “Did you not eat? You look thinner.”

Liang Chuyuan blinked quickly, so fast that she couldn’t catch his thoughts in those two seconds.

…My appetite hasn’t been great lately. You know, your cooking skills have spoiled my stomach.

“That won’t do. You need to start with something sour—”

“Mmm… Ahh… That’s so… good…”

A soul-stirring and exaggerated moan.

What was that sound?

“…” Su Yao realized and quickly covered the computer, “It’s nothing!”

Liang Chuyuan squinted.

Su Yao covered her face in embarrassment.

“If I said I never watch those things, would you believe me?”