Chapter 2562 - 2340: You Want Me to Treat You to Dinner Before the Matter Is Handled? (Part 4)
Chapter 2562: Chapter 2340: You Want Me to Treat You to Dinner Before the Matter Is Handled? (Part 4)
"I’m Chen Xinghai’s girlfriend!" Song Jiaren immediately linked her arm with Chen Xinghai’s.
"I just like people like you, hardworking, simple, and kind. Let those greasy middle-aged men go find women who only care about money and throw themselves at them!" Song Jiaren looked sideways at Yuan Yuan and said sarcastically.
"How can you talk like that?" Song Shuyun, who had a bad temper, was about to rush forward upon hearing Song Jiaren’s harsh words.
"Do I need you to teach me how to speak? Am I wrong? When you’ve done it yourself, don’t blame others for speaking harshly!" Song Jiaren looked like she was arguing with Song Shuyun, but every sentence was mocking Yuan Yuan.
Yuan Yuan stood as if turned to stone, the sounds around her, the people beside her, all seemed to disappear; only Chen Xinghai’s gaunt face and weary eyes were vividly clear.
"I’ll scratch you to death! I’ll teach you how to speak today!" Song Shuyun showed her sharp red nails, ready to scratch Song Jiaren.
"What are you doing?" Yuan Jiancheng walked up behind Song Shuyun and held back the mad-dog-like Song Shuyun.
Song Shuyun calmed down for a moment, glaring at Song Jiaren with flared nostrils, her cheekbones raised high as if she wanted to eat Song Jiaren, but in the next second, she immediately put on a smile like a spring breeze, turned to Lu Shilong, and said with polite warmth, "Mr. Lu, I’m really sorry for letting these two bother you. How about finding a more private place to talk?"
Lu Shilong glanced at Chen Xinghai, then turned back to Song Shuyun and said, "No need; Miss Yuan and I will talk here."
"That’s good too; I’m just worried these two mad dogs might accidentally bite you." Song Shuyun glanced at Chen Xinghai and Song Jiaren.
"Please, Miss Yuan." Lu Shilong directed Yuan Yuan to another side of the restaurant.
Yuan Yuan didn’t say a word, mechanically and numbly turned around, walked ahead of Lu Shilong, picked a corner seat by the window, and sat down. Lu Shilong sat across from Yuan Yuan.
Chen Xinghai watched Yuan Yuan sitting expressionless across from Lu Shilong, sadness filling his gaze.
"Let’s go, it’s not worth being sad for someone like that!" Song Jiaren pulled Chen Xinghai to another table on the other side of the restaurant.
They ended up sitting next to Song Shuyun and Yuan Jiancheng.
Song Shuyun and Yuan Jiancheng also returned to their seats and sat down.
Song Shuyun glanced at Chen Xinghai and Song Jiaren sitting nearby and started speaking, "Oh, Boss Lu is wealthy, treats our Yuan Yuan well, offering to buy her a car right away, giving Yuan Yuan a several-thousand-dollar bag at their first meeting, and when he first visited our home, he gave us a car full of gifts, look at him."
"That’s why when looking for a partner, it’s better to find someone rich. It’s not like we’re really after their money, but rich people get things done straightforwardly, unlike some, who are stingy, always coming empty-handed, or just bringing some fruits or vegetables. Who would care?" Song Shuyun seemed to be chatting with Yuan Jiancheng, but her eyes kept darting towards Chen Xinghai.
"Our Yuan Yuan is just too kind-hearted and soft-hearted; when a man clings persistently, she feels bad rejecting him. But look at your own family, are you really a match for our Yuan Yuan? I won’t even mention that you come from the countryside, have a father who’s been paralyzed for years, and a sister still in college—virtually penniless. People should have self-awareness, are you a match for our Yuan Yuan?" Song Shuyun’s words grew increasingly harsh, while Chen Xinghai sat there dumbfounded, neither responding nor showing any emotion, lost in thought.
"Why are you just standing there? She walked off with someone else without a word, which makes her stance very clear. Do you need her to spell it out for you to give up? What’s the point?" Song Jiaren advised Chen Xinghai.
Chen Xinghai remained motionless, like a paused movie scene.
Chapter 2343: Let’s Break Up
The conversation between Yuan Yuan and Lu Shilong wrapped up quickly, and they stood up together to head towards the restaurant’s entrance. After Yuan Yuan reached the entrance, she hesitated for a moment and then walked straight over to Chen Xinghai and Song Jiaren.
A spark rekindled in Chen Xinghai’s eyes.
"Chen Xinghai, let’s break up." Yuan Yuan, with swollen eyes, lowered her head, not daring to look at Chen Xinghai, and articulated each word clearly.
Chen Xinghai’s gaze dimmed once more.
Without waiting for Chen Xinghai to speak, Yuan Yuan turned and left.
Lu Shilong stood at the restaurant’s entrance, threw a smug glance at Chen Xinghai, and then watched Yuan Yuan slowly walk towards him.
Song Jiaren sighed, shook Chen Xinghai’s arm, and said, "Don’t be too heartbroken."
"What happened?" a deep male voice suddenly came from behind Song Jiaren.
Song Jiaren turned around and saw a tall, thin man in a trench coat, a gray scarf, and black leather shoes, his eyes piercing and bright.
"Mr. Song! You’ve arrived!" Song Jiaren quickly stood up to greet him.
Chen Xinghai, like a fool, sat there blankly, his eyes still fixed on the entrance.
As Song Xiaodong entered, he saw Yuan Yuan walking out with another man. Song Xiaodong looked a little puzzled but didn’t greet Yuan Yuan.
Seeing Chen Xinghai like this now, Song Xiaodong had already guessed some of what was going on.
"Hmm." Song Xiaodong nodded to Song Jiaren and sat down next to her.