Chapter 91:
Meng Shuyou was arranged to sit next to Xu Huai’an.
Although it was their first meeting, she had long heard about this Mister Xu’s romantic history.
He had a kind of elegant rogue temperament, wearing thin-rimmed glasses, with earrings in his ears, making the shirt and vest look roguishly unrestrained.
Xu Huai’an spoke first: “Miss Meng looks very beautiful today.”
Meng Shuyou replied politely but distantly: “Thank you for the compliment, Mister Xu.”
The new Chinese style shirt and half skirt she was wearing were selected for her by Lin Peilan, who also called a makeup artist to come over and help her get dressed up.
Xu Huai’an picked up the glass teapot on the table and poured her a cup of water, deliberately lowering his voice, “Miss Meng doesn’t seem very happy.”
Meng Shuyou tilted her head slightly, “Is Mister Xu very happy then?”
Xu Huai’an smiled lightly, “Why wouldn’t I be happy? Being able to marry such a beautiful wife like Miss Meng is my good fortune.”
Meng Shuyou met his gaze, unable to discern his true meaning.
Xu Huai’an stated it directly, “You’ve surely heard the rumors about me, Miss Meng.”
He took the initiative to explain, “I was indeed young and ignorant back then, but it wasn’t as outrageous as the rumors. My family was forcing me into a marriage alliance, I had no choice, so I deliberately let the rumors spread, and sure enough, no young lady was willing to marry me.”
Meng Shuyou was somewhat surprised, yet still couldn’t tell if his words were true or false.
Xu Huai’an leaned back in his chair, “I’m quite curious, why did Miss Meng agree?”
Meng Shuyou’s voice was flat, “Same as you.”
The corner of Xu Huai’an’s mouth curved up, “Then it seems we’re quite suitable for each other.”
Meng Shuyou silently added in her heart: Who is suitable with you.
She threw the question back at him, “Why did Mister Xu agree?”
“Of course it’s…” Xu Huai’an deliberately dragged out the ending, saying slowly: “Because I admire Miss Meng.”
Meng Shuyou was speechless.
Xu Huai’an read the speechless meaning from her expression and raised an eyebrow, “Don’t believe it?”
Meng Shuyou countered, “Do you think I should believe it?”
Xu Huai’an shrugged helplessly; if he had known, he would have paid attention to his reputation earlier, and not ended up in this situation.
Meng Shuyou was more interesting than he had imagined; if he wasn’t interested in her, he wouldn’t have chosen the Meng Family as the marriage alliance partner at all.
Their voices were very low, so others couldn’t hear what they were talking about; they only saw Xu Huai’an smiling on his face, guessing that they were getting along well.
Meng Zhenhua took a satisfied sip of tea, “President Xu, I told you our two families have fate. Since both children are willing, why not set the engagement date sooner.”
Xu Huai’an’s father agreed with him, “That’s exactly my meaning.”
Meng Zhenhua smiled, “Then let’s pick a suitable date.”
Xu Huai’an’s father nodded, “Good, I’m also looking forward to this brat of mine getting married soon.”
Meng Shuyou seemed like an outsider from beginning to end, listening to them discuss which day was an auspicious day and whether to find a master to check their birth charts.
These were all customs in Bin City.
She really didn’t want to listen anymore and found an excuse to leave, “Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.”
Meng Yan also stood up, “I need to go too, I’ll go with you.”
Meng Shuyou came out of the private room, “Are you afraid I’ll run away?”
She did want to run, but unfortunately Meng Zhenhua’s bodyguards were guarding at the restaurant doorway.
Meng Yan carried her bag and walked beside her, “Yeah, who knows what tricks you’ll pull.”
Meng Shuyou ignored her and headed straight to the bathroom.
After using the toilet and coming out, Meng Yan was still at the sink retouching her makeup.
She was gently pressing a powder puff on her face, “Meng Shuyou, I advise you not to think those roundabout thoughts. Accept your fate sooner; the only value you have is for this marriage alliance.”
