SFS Chapter 125: Suspicion
Chapter 125: Suspicion
Lu Tingyan stood in the yard, and after thinking about it, she decided to go to the town to have a look. She returned to the main hall and took Su's hand and said, "Mom, accompany me to the town for a walk. Maybe I can meet Murong Xi again."
Su was a little hesitant: "Is this appropriate? If we deliberately meet by chance like this, will people think it's inappropriate?"
Lu Tingyan smiled and said, "Mom, we are just going to the town for a walk. We are not going to look for him specifically. What's wrong with this? Besides, I just want to know about his recent situation."
Su thought about it and nodded in agreement. Lu Tingyan changed into light clothes and set off for the town with Su. The spring sunshine shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on her body, making her feel warm and cheerful, as if her mood had also brightened.
The streets of the town were still bustling with the cries of vendors and the laughter of pedestrians, forming a lively symphony of the market. Lu Tingyan and Su Shi shuttled among the crowd, stopping from time to time to select the items they needed in front of the stalls.
But their eyes always unconsciously scanned the surroundings, looking for the figure of Murong Xi.
Just when they were about to give up and prepare to try their luck at Ruyi Restaurant, a figure suddenly came into view - Murong Xi, he and his men were walking towards the restaurant.
Lu Tingyan was delighted and quickly pulled Su towards the restaurant. Seeing this, Su was a little surprised by this sudden encounter, but she quickly adjusted her mentality and followed her daughter closely.
At the same time, Murong Xi also had doubts about Lu Tingyan and the others. He always felt that Lu Tingyan's attitude towards him was a little strange, as if she was hiding something. So, he also decided to try his luck at Ruyi Restaurant, maybe he could meet Lu Tingyan and the others.
When Murong Xi arrived at Ruyi Restaurant, he found Lin Wan'er there. When Lin Wan'er saw Murong Xi, her eyes lit up and she immediately went to greet him: "Mr. Murong, why are you here too? What a coincidence!"
Murong Xi smiled slightly: "Yes, it is indeed a coincidence. Miss Lin, are you here alone?"
Lin Wan'er nodded: "Well, I made an appointment with a friend to meet here, but she hasn't come yet. Mr. Murong, are you here to meet a friend as well?"
Murong Xi was about to answer when he suddenly saw Lu Tingyan and Su Shi walking into the restaurant. His eyes were immediately drawn to them, and he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Lu Tingyan also saw Murongxi and Lin Waner. She frowned slightly, but still greeted them politely: "Big brother, Sister Waner, what a coincidence."
Murong Xi came back to his senses and quickly responded, "Yes, what a coincidence. Miss Lu, who is this?"
"This is my mother. She and I came to town to buy some things and have a meal here." Lu Tingyan said
Seeing this, Lin Wan'er immediately understood what she meant and said softly to Lu Tingyan, "It seems that we have a common goal today."
At this time, Murong Xi was thinking, it's really strange, how come I can always run into Lu Tingyan? Is this intentional or a coincidence? He couldn't help but glance at Lu Tingyan, she was wearing a light blue dress today, looking particularly fresh and refined. Su was wearing a plain gray robe, although she looked ordinary, but her eyes revealed a gentle atmosphere.
Murongxi thought, this is Lu Tingyan's mother, she is indeed a loving mother. He smiled and greeted Su: "Mrs. Lu, hello."
Su nodded politely: "Hello, Mr. Murong."
For a moment, the atmosphere was a little awkward. Murong Xi broke the silence: "Since everyone is here, why not have a simple meal together."
Lu Tingyan wanted to refuse, but when she saw Su nodded, she had no choice but to agree. So, they sat down and started ordering food.
While waiting for the dishes to be served, Murong Xi couldn't help but ask, "Miss Lu, I was really surprised to meet you in the restaurant last time. How come I can meet you in the restaurant again this time?"
Lu Tingyan smiled and said, "We are the owners of this restaurant. It's normal here. Big brother, aren't you there too?"
Murong Xi's mouth curled up into a gentle smile, which was filled with the aftertaste of the good memories of the past. He said softly, "Indeed, the delicacies of this restaurant can always bring out the warmth in people's hearts. What surprised me even more was that I could meet Miss Lu again in such an occasion. The fate in this world is really wonderful."
Lu Tingyan whispered softly: "Big brother, you are too kind. It is just a coincidence that allowed us to meet again. Although such fate is not easy, it is also common."
Just when there was an indescribable subtle atmosphere between the two, the waiter came over with steaming dishes at the right time, breaking the silence. Plates of delicious dishes were placed on the table one by one, the aroma filled the air, making people salivate.
At this time, Lin Wan'er's voice interrupted. She looked at Lu Tingyan with a smile and asked, "Sister Yan'er, come to think of it, why didn't I see Master Lu with you today? You two have been inseparable these past few days."
Lu Tingyan looked up, a gentle light flashed in her eyes, and she smiled slightly, explaining softly: "Oh, Sister Wan'er, you don't know, my brother is about to take the college entrance examination, and he is studying hard at home at the moment, hoping to be in the best condition to face the exam. So, I came here alone today, and I also want to take the opportunity to relax."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wan'er nodded in sudden understanding, with a hint of admiration on her face.
"I see, no wonder Mr. Lu is so diligent." She said with a smile, "It seems that he takes this college entrance examination very seriously!"
Lu Tingyan nodded slightly, with pride shining in her eyes.
"Yes, my brother has been working very hard, and I believe he will be able to achieve good results," she said, her tone firm and confident.
Lin Wan'er looked at Lu Tingyan's confident look and couldn't help but feel happy for her.
"Well, I also wish Mr. Lu can pass the college entrance examination smoothly and realize his ideals and ambitions." She said sincerely.
The two smiled at each other, and their friendship seemed to deepen a little bit.
After a while, Lu Tingyan suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Sister Wan'er, my brother is going to Yuncheng tomorrow. Do you want to go with us?"
Hearing this, a hint of tenderness and helplessness flashed in Lin Wan'er's eyes. She opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze: "Sister Yan'er, I appreciate your kindness. But this time I do have something important to do, and it is difficult for me to get away. You and your brother have a great time, remember to bring me some interesting things about Yuncheng, okay?" After she finished speaking, she smiled gently, and that smile hid a hint of apology and doting on her sister.
When Lu Tingyan heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes, but then she put on an understanding smile: "Okay, I know Sister Wan'er is busy. It's just that I haven't played with Sister Wan'er for a long time, and I miss her very much." There was a bit of childish coquettishness in her words, which made people feel pity for her.
At this time, Su saw this and gently patted Lu Tingyan's shoulder, and explained softly: "Yan'er, Wan'er does have important things to deal with, and can't do whatever she wants. You can relax, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet Wan'er in the future."
Just when the atmosphere was a little quiet, Murong Xi's voice as gentle as jade sounded at the right time, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring: "Miss Lu, if you don't mind, I also have something to do in Yuncheng. The journey is long, and we should travel together so that we can take care of each other. What do you think?" His words revealed an indescribable sincerity and concern, but actually he wanted to know the whereabouts of His Highness from Lu Tingyan.
Lu Tingyan was stunned at first, then said politely: "Brother, I appreciate your kindness. But this trip is just a small trip, how dare I trouble you? It's better not to disturb you."
Murong Xi heard this and smiled lightly, with some complicated feelings hidden in the smile: "Miss Lu, you are too polite. When you go out, one more person means more safety. Since your brother and I are going to the same place, why not go together? Okay, since you insist, let's meet in Yuncheng, and then I will take you to appreciate the different scenery of Yuncheng."