Chapter 1597 - 1595: Past and Present Lives 33
Chapter 1597: Chapter 1595: Past and Present Lives 33
Chapter 1595
Zhao Junyao invited her to a restaurant.
Strangely, he didn’t even know why he chose a restaurant.
But his intuition told him that this woman was quite particular about food, and bringing her to a restaurant would surely make her happy.
As expected.
Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up when she saw it was a Thai restaurant.
"Wow!"
"How did you know I wanted to come here?"
"Do you know how expensive it is here? My God!"
She was so excited she didn’t know what to say.
Zhao Junyao was about to speak when he saw Xia Ruqing excitedly run toward a standing advertisement board.
"Wow! There’s an opening promotion!"
"New store opening, couples get 10% off, newlyweds get 20% off..."
Zhao Junyao: "..." What does that mean? Why is she so startled?
Still puzzled, Zhao Junyao looked up and saw the display window next to the advertisement board filled with sparkling jewelry.
"Oh!"
"So it’s a jewelry store!"
Xia Ruqing looked at the expensive rings, necklaces, bracelets, and so on in the window, feeling helpless.
"Forget 20% off, even at 40% off I can’t afford it!"
"Forget it, let’s go have our meal!" Eating is more important anyway.
Zhao Junyao didn’t say anything, ready to follow her to the Thai restaurant next door.
Suddenly, the store clerk patted him on the shoulder from behind.
"Sir!"
Zhao Junyao instinctively reacted, wanting to break the other person’s arm, but he held back.
Remembering the basic social etiquette Xia Ruqing taught him, he forced a very unnatural smile.
"Excuse me, is there something you need?"
The clerk, frightened by his initial expression, turned pale, but eventually calmed down, took a breath, and began promoting.
"Our new store is open, and I noticed your girlfriend really liked our jewelry. Why not come pick something as a surprise for her?" Offering a business card as he spoke.
Zhao Junyao: "..."
"Okay, thank you!"
He quickly took the business card and casually stuffed it into his coat pocket, then hurried to catch up with Xia Ruqing ahead.
The two entered the upscale Thai restaurant together.
For the first time in such a place, seeing everyone around dressed in expensive, branded clothes, he felt slightly shabby in his own clean but plain attire.
Xia Ruqing felt a bit embarrassed, so she chose a secluded spot to sit.
Zhao Junyao sat opposite her, looking equally uneasy.
The reason was none other than what the clerk had said earlier.
Girlfriend? Are they really that close?
He wanted to explain, but inexplicably hoped people would keep misunderstanding.
Why does he have this inexplicable feeling, tangled and unclear?
Sitting face to face for a long time, their awkwardness gradually faded.
"Let’s order quickly then!"
"This restaurant has a great reputation, I’ve always wanted to try it!" Just too expensive and she couldn’t afford it!
"Sure!"
Zhao Junyao nodded.
Anyway, he didn’t know much, so he let her order, he’d eat whatever she picked, he wasn’t picky.
Xia Ruqing saw he didn’t mind, so she went ahead and ordered for him too.
She even asked about his preferences during the ordering.
Hearing he wasn’t picky, she teased him a little.
"Then you’re really missing out, no wonder you’re so skinny!"
"There’s so much good food, being a foodie is a must!"
As she ordered and chattered away, Zhao Junyao kept watching her, feeling waves of familiarity rise in his heart.
He was sure he had seen this person before, yet the familiarity was like something blocked off.
Clearly feeling its existence, able to touch its outline, yet unable to break through and see the truth.
This feeling was both torturous and relentless, yet there was nothing to be done.
’Oh well!’
’Overthinking is pointless, maybe the timing isn’t right yet!’
Before, he didn’t believe in such superstitions.
But ever since he inexplicably arrived several hundred years into the future, he had to believe, sometimes things are better believed than not.
"All done!"
"I’ve finished ordering!"
Closing the electronic menu, she proudly looked at him.
"I ordered all the signature dishes here, they’re definitely delicious!"
"You will like them for sure!"
Zhao Junyao gave a slight smile but said nothing.
Xia Ruqing curiously glanced around the environment.
The setting was full of tropical vibes; the luxurious wallpaper depicted a deep-sea mermaid with golden hair and deep blue eyes, gracefully enjoying the ocean, relaxed and elegant.
It made people feel at ease, uplifting their spirits.
Soft warm lighting flowed from above, with elegant music like spring water flowing through the air.
Xia Ruqing relaxedly closed her eyes and leaned back against the soft chair, exclaiming with pleasure.
"So nice!"
"Dining in such an environment... it’s really wonderful!"
She wore a simple cotton shirt, adorned with scattered pink petals, beautifully under the warm light, accentuating her charm.
Her long lashes cast shadows on her cheeks, rendering her delicate skin even more lustrous like precious jade.
Like a small, lovely camellia, fragrant and beautiful yet humble.
Zhao Junyao was momentarily dazed watching her.
It wasn’t until a waiter brought drinks that he came to his senses, same as Xia Ruqing.
"Huh?"
"Did we order this? I don’t remember we did!"
Xia Ruqing was shocked at the exceedingly exquisite drinks.
"Hello ma’am, this is our store’s complimentary pre-meal drink for guests, please enjoy!"
After saying this, the waiter elegantly left.
Leaving only Xia Ruqing and Zhao Junyao facing each other.
"It’s complimentary! Try it!"
Xia Ruqing, like a host, said, then took a sip.
"Hmm, pretty good, sweet and sour with a hint of alcohol!"
Zhao Junyao: "..."
Sour and sweet, and that’s supposed to be wine?
He looked again at the colorful, unknown liquid before him, frowning.
"I’ll just drink water then!"
He thought, what’s the point of a big man like him drinking this fruity wine? It’s an embarrassment if word gets out.
Xia Ruqing didn’t bother with him.
"If you don’t drink it, it’s all mine!"
She said and without hesitation took his as well, sipping through the straw.
"Mmm!"
"This one’s good too, they taste different!"
"She sipped from both cups, alternating between them, thoroughly enjoying!"
Zhao Junyao saw her petty demeanor and found himself unconsciously smiling, not disliking it at all.
In the past, as a king, he never cared much for romance.
But now... he found himself constantly glancing at a woman, thinking he couldn’t get enough!
Zhao Junyao thought and concluded.
’Indeed, leisure breeds idle thoughts!’
’Too much free time!’
But he couldn’t help it, now sh
en in Another World, trying to work hard but with no means.