Shangguan Ruoyu did not return to her room after leaving Nangong Luobing's room. It was still early, so she did not feel like going out for a walk on her own.
Shangguan Ruoyu looked at the people passing by and listened to the peddlers everywhere. Although it was lively, there was no joy in her heart, only sadness.
Shangguan Ruoyu slowly walked down the street and unknowingly came to the door of the exquisite shop that she had visited the day before. She couldn't help but think of the day when Zhang Xingyan brought them to eat exquisite buns. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but she suddenly remembered that he was Zhang Zhongshou's son. Her lips couldn't help but tighten. Finally, she took a deep breath and turned around.
He was dressed in navy blue and had a slight stubble at the corner of his mouth. His face did not seem to be a little thin, but his eyes did not lose their usual vigor. His eyes were filled with passion as he stared straight ahead.
" Yu 'er…" Zhang Xingyan wanted to speak, but he didn't know where to start. Ever since he broke up with Shangguan Ruoyu, he had never dared to look for her. He clearly missed her and loved her, but because of their unchangeable past, they could only go their separate ways. He had told himself in his heart that it was impossible for him to be with her, but when he saw her today, he couldn't take his eyes off her.
At this moment, Shangguan Ruoyu looked at Zhang Xingyan, who was sitting opposite her, and her heart was in turmoil. She didn't expect to meet him either. Looking at him who had lost a lot of weight, she still felt a faint concern in her heart.
"Yu 'er, you've lost weight." Zhang Xingyan spoke again.
Shangguan Ruoyu's eyes turned red and tears were about to fall.
"It's none of your business." Shangguan Ruoyu held back her tears and said coldly. With that, she started walking forward.
Zhang Xingyan reached out and grabbed her. Shangguan Ruoyu struggled, but he grabbed her tighter and tighter.
"What does Young Master Zhang want?" Shangguan Ruoyu was just in a trance. She didn't want to stay with Nangong Luobing for too long, so her tone was as cold as hers.
"Yu 'er, do you really have to be so heartless?”Zhang Xingyan's words were filled with pain and a hint of blame.
Shangguan Ruoyu closed her eyes and opened them again. She placed her left hand on Zhang Xingyan's hand and turned around to face him.
"Perhaps I'm heartless, but this is fate! In the end, we're not fated to be together." Shangguan Ruoyu's face was expressionless as she said this. She looked at Zhang Xingyan calmly, but her heart was in turmoil.
"Yu 'er…do you hate me?"
"It was originally because of love, so how could I hate?”Shangguan Ruoyu said lightly. She looked at Zhang Xingyan and felt that the strength in her arm was no longer as strong as before. She pulled her hand away and turned to leave, leaving Zhang Xingyan standing there in a daze, as if he was still thinking about her words.
After a long time, Zhang Xingyan came back to his senses and turned to look in the direction where Shangguan Ruoyu had disappeared. His eyes gradually revealed a firm look." As long as we are still fated, I will not let it break."”
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At this time, Shangguan Ruo was in a much better mood, perhaps because she had talked things out with Zhang Xingyan. Besides, she also understood that now was not the time to talk about love. She had to kill Zhang Zhongshou, even if Zhang Xingyan stopped her. She suddenly recalled Shang Yu mentioning that there was something wrong with the restaurant. She thought about it and walked towards the restaurant.
In the afternoon, there was not much business in the restaurant. Shangguan Ruoyu usually did not enter from the front door. She usually entered Li Xi's room from the back door. Because she knew that Li Xi would not usually show his face, but today, for some reason, when she came to the entrance of the Full Fragrance Restaurant, she did not want to go around to the back door. When she came back to her senses, she realized that she had already stepped through the threshold.
This was Shangguan Ruoyu's first time seeing the main hall of the restaurant. Back then, when she played the zither with Li Xi, she went straight to the backyard. Now that she saw the famous restaurant full of romantic costumes, she gradually understood that it was not just famous for Li Xi. However, what was the difference?
"Miss, you've come to the wrong place.”Only Li Xi and Wen Xin had seen Shangguan Ruoyu in the Yingxiang Brothel. No one else had seen her before. Therefore, when they saw a woman coming to this place of fireworks, they became wary.
"I'm here to look for Miss Li Xi." Shangguan Ruoyu ignored the turtle slave's unkind gaze.
"Hmph, you can see Lady Li Xi whenever you want. Go, go, go. Don't come and cause trouble.”The turtle slave was irritated and pushed Shangguan Ruoyu out.
"What are you doing?" Suddenly, a lazy voice sounded. It sounded like a rebuke, but it also sounded calm.
Shangguan Ruoyu and the turtle slave both turned their heads. The turtle slave walked over with a flattering smile on his face when he saw the man. Shangguan Ruoyu only saw a ball of fire. After a closer look, she realized that it was a man in red.
"Young Master, did I disturb you? I'm really sorry, some people who overestimate themselves want to see Miss Li Xi, just wait for me to chase her away.”Gui Nu knew that this young master was Li Xi's honored guest and was afraid of offending him.
The man in red was Ge Shuyi. He waved his hand and glanced at Shangguan Ruoyu. His peach blossom eyes narrowed into a line and he began to walk towards Shangguan Ruoyu.
"Miss wants to see Xi 'er."
"Yes." When Shangguan Ruoyu heard that he was called Li Xixi 'er, she immediately understood that their relationship was not ordinary.
"Then follow me."
Shangguan Ruoyu was a little surprised by his friendliness. She thought he would ask, but he let her in just like that. He didn't think too much about it and watched Ge Shuyi walk further away before he followed. The turtle slave didn't dare to stop Shangguan Ruoyu and had to leave resentfully.
On the way, the two of them did not speak. When they reached the backyard and Shangguan Ruoyu saw Li Xi's room, Ge Shuyi stopped.
"I believe Young Lady knows Xi 'er's room. There's no need for me to lead the way.”Ge Shuyi smiled like he always did. He turned around and walked in another direction. His hands and feet were full of charm.
Although Shangguan Ruoyu had a big mystery about him, when she saw Wen Xin coming out of Li Xi's room, she temporarily put aside her curiosity and walked towards Wen Xin.
"Miss Lin is here." Wen Xin looked at Shangguan Ruoyu and bowed.
"Is Miss Li Xi here?"
"Yes." After Wenxin answered her, she opened the door to inform Li Xi.
Immediately, Li Xi's figure appeared at the door. When he saw Shangguan Ruoyu, his face was full of smiles.
"Come in and have a seat. Wenxin is serving tea." Li Xi pulled Shangguan Ruoyu into the room. A red shadow flashed across the corner of her eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, but then she returned to normal and pulled Shangguan Ruoyu back with a smile.
"You seem to be especially happy today.”Shangguan Ruoyu looked at Li Xi at this moment. She remembered that Li Xi always hid her emotions in her heart. She could only know her emotions when she played the piano with her. But today, her expression was a little strange.
"It's been a long time since we last met. I was just thinking about you, and now you're here. I was just a little excited.”Li Xi smiled.
Shangguan Ruoyu wanted to ask more questions, but she stopped when Wen Xin served her tea. She waited until Wen Xin had finished pouring the tea, closed the door, and took a sip before speaking again.
"Why do you miss me?"
"I don't know why you came to my place to talk nonsense, but I've always wanted to ask you about it. Now that you're here, it's time to ask.”Li Xi poured her some more tea.
"I was just in a bad mood at that time. It's already over. Right, is that young master in red your…friend?”Shangguan Ruoyu thought of Ge Shuyi. She didn't know what his real relationship with Li Xi was. After thinking for a while, she used the word " friend ".
Li Xi's hand that was holding the teacup suddenly trembled. Although it was subtle, she still noticed it. However, she did not say anything and waited for Li Xi's answer.
"It's an old friend." Li Xi said slowly.
"He's the one who gave you 'Revolving Moon'.”Shangguan Ruoyu said with certainty.
Li Xi nodded and suddenly laughed again.
"Why did you come looking for me today? It shouldn't be to play the zither, right?”
Shangguan Ruoyu didn't know what to say. She had wanted to ask her about the incident at the Splendid Fragrance Brothel. Although she said that she was just a zither friend, she still didn't want to be enemies.
"Actually…"
"Why?" Li Xi also noticed her dilemma and no longer forced her. He just waited quietly, but this deathly silence was a little unbearable.
"Li Xi, I treat you as a friend.”Shangguan Ruoyu finally couldn't stand the silence and opened her mouth.
"However, I want to ask you, are you really just the owner of this restaurant?”
When Li Xi heard this, he knew that she had doubts. However, there was no expression on his face. He just said quietly,"Actually, we all know that our current identity is just to deceive the world, don't we? Because of the heart that understands the zither, we can understand each other.”
"I know. It's just that if we're really enemies, I'm a little unwilling. After all, it's hard to find a soulmate.”
"I have no intention of becoming your enemy."
"I don't want to hurt you either."
"That's enough." Li Xi smiled at Shangguan Ruoyu. Then, Shangguan Ruoyu also smiled.
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