Life is like this, full of all kinds of chances, and also full of all kinds of inevitabilities.
For example, Chen Feng and Shen Lin, they have divorced and live separately now. Even though they still live in the sa city, this city is huge, with millions of people, and they don't live close to each other. Yet, they accidentally run into each other several tis amidst the vast sea of people.
This kind of thing seems completely accidental. If Yu Xiaohui hadn't invited Chen Feng here today, or if she had chosen a different ti to et, he wouldn't have co here and naturally wouldn't have seen his ex-wife Shen Lin. eting her again seems purely coincidental.
The sa goes for Shen Lin. If Luo Qingchao hadn't chosen to dine here, or had picked a different ti, or if Shen Lin's parents hadn't been calling her every day recently, she wouldn't have agreed to et Luo Qingchao today, and naturally wouldn't have encountered Chen Feng.
Now, Chen Feng, Yu Xiaohui, Lou Xiaojiao, Shen Lin, and Luo Qingchao coincidentally et again at the reception, becoming an inevitability within accidents.
Chen Feng didn't want to face Shen Lin directly, or even greet her, but Shen Lin was the first to say hello.
"Chen Feng, long ti no see." Shen Lin greeted with a naturally composed deanor, as if eting a friend she hadn't seen in years, her expression and tone perfectly balanced without being exaggerated, enthusiastic, or indifferent.
Actually, to be fair, it hasn't been that long since they last accidentally t.
Chen Feng quickly adjusted his mindset and expression, also putting on the appearance of eting a long-lost friend, smiling as he said, "Yes, long ti no see. I didn't expect to run into you here."
As he said this, he naturally turned his gaze to Luo Qingchao beside her, curiously asking, "Is this your... friend?"
Shen Lin's face showed a hint of discomfort, and she suddenly felt a bit guilty, instinctively explaining, "He's my blind date. My parents forced to co."
Realizing she didn't need to explain so ticulously to Chen Feng, she ntally cursed herself for being stupid and then imdiately tried to recover by introducing, "He's Luo Qingchao, a vice president of a publicly listed company, a graduate from Beautiful Country's Cornell University."
Of course, introducing Luo Qingchao in this way was to highlight his excellence, thereby proving she was in demand and not unwanted.
However, her earlier move had already revealed her ulterior thoughts, which were obvious not only to Chen Feng but also to the other three people.
Luo Qingchao had already suspected sothing when he heard Shen Lin call out "Chen Feng," as he knew Shen Lin's ex-husband seed to be called Chen Feng, and it was an easy na to rember.
Seeing Shen Lin's reaction, he was almost certain this man was Shen Lin's ex-husband.
Luo Qingchao took two steps forward with a smiling face, extending his hand towards Chen Feng and saying, "Nice to et you. You must be Linlin's ex-husband. We were just talking about you a mont ago, didn't expect to et so soon."
Chen Feng imdiately recognized him as a smiling face with hidden intentions. To see his blind date's ex-husband and still be able to smile naturally and greet him showed a level of patience and depth not common in most people.
Although Chen Feng didn't have a good impression of him, he didn't intend to turn hostile on the spot. He reached out for a handshake and said indifferently, "That's quite a coincidence."
Luo Qingchao withdrew his hand, still smiling as he said, "It really is a coincidence. Actually, when you ca into the restaurant with flowers earlier, we saw you. But I didn't know you were Linlin's ex-husband, and Linlin didn't tell either."
After all, it was just an hour ago. He had an excellent mory and had rembered Chen Feng even after a brief glimpse.
Hearing Luo Qingchao's words, Shen Lin didn't feel there was anything wrong or awkward about having lied to him earlier. In her view, Luo Qingchao was just a stranger she knew by na; they had no relationship, and she was under no obligation to share her personal matters with him.
Chen Feng directly ignored Luo Qingchao's words, looking at Shen Lin instead and saying, "You're leaving too, right? Let's go together."
Shen Lin instinctively nodded, and just then, Lou Xiaojiao suddenly stepped forward with a cheeky smile, looking at Chen Feng and asking, "Chen Feng, is this beautiful lady your ex-wife? She's really pretty, and you actually divorced her."
Yu Xiaohui also followed, giving Lou Xiaojiao a little tug, smiling apologetically at Chen Feng.
Originally, she planned to just watch, but she didn't expect Lou Xiaojiao to jump right in.
Lou Xiaojiao clearly didn't mind stirring things up.
Chen Feng frowned but said nothing, while Shen Lin turned her gaze to Lou Xiaojiao... and Yu Xiaohui beside her.
Lou Xiaojiao was petite, not ugly but not remarkably pretty either, so Shen Lin automatically overlooked her. Yu Xiaohui, however, was voluptuous, beautiful, and possessed a graceful and elegant mature woman's charm, very attractive to n.
"Are they your... friends?" Shen Lin deliberately mimicked Chen Feng's earlier inquiry, glancing at him, and her gaze lingered on Yu Xiaohui.
Luo Qingchao, who was initially a bit annoyed at being ignored by Chen Feng, brightened upon seeing Yu Xiaohui, his mood lifting significantly as he appraised her.
"They are my classmates." Chen Feng replied simply, then suggested, "Let's go, let's head out first."
With that, he took the lead towards the restaurant exit.
Shen Lin was the first to follow, casually asking, "I saw you coming in with flowers earlier. Were they for one of your classmates?"
"Oops! I forgot the flowers. I'll go back and get them."
Upon hearing Shen Lin's question, Yu Xiaohui imdiately rembered the hyacinths Chen Feng had given her earlier and hurried back to the private room.
Yu Xiaohui's reaction spoke volus, making Shen Lin show an 'I knew it' expression: "So, they were for her. Is she your new girlfriend?"
Before Chen Feng could reply, Lou Xiaojiao quickly chid in, "Yes, she's Chen Feng's new girlfriend. They've had feelings for each other since middle school, and Chen Feng was her first crush."
Feeling a bit stifled by this, Shen Lin retorted, "Isn't it usual to give roses or tulips to a girlfriend? Why hyacinths?"
Chen Feng shot a warning glare at the troublemaking Lou Xiaojiao and plainly stated, "She's not."
This response eased Shen Lin's heart quite a bit, though thinking about the other won Chen Feng had replaced around him made her feel suppressed again.
Receiving Chen Feng's earlier warning glare, Lou Xiaojiao dared not continue causing trouble.
The three of them fell silent, quickly walking out the restaurant doors.
anwhile, Luo Qingchao was still at the reception counter settling the bill, only able to watch the three leave before him.
Neither Chen Feng nor Lou Xiaojiao cared to acknowledge him, showing no inclination to wait, and Shen Lin, who had just shared a lunch with him, completely abandoned him after seeing Chen Feng, promptly following him out when he ntioned leaving.
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