The moment the man's voice rang out, the atmosphere seemed to freeze.
The door of Yunshui Restaurant opened, and a man in a black suit was quietly wheeled in, sitting in a wheelchair. His handsome face, almost otherworldly, showed no expression, and his eyes calmly and indifferently swept over Yun Tingwan and the others.
He Mingxuan was about to speak but immediately stopped, instinctively standing straight but lowering his head, not daring to look at the man at all.
If one looked closely, one could see his body slightly trembling, as if he were somewhat nervous and afraid.
However, when Yu Mingyu saw the man, her eyes instantly sparkled with surprise. She quickly straightened up, presenting her best side, even the angle at which she stood was carefully chosen, striving to show him her most perfect and beautiful self.
With just a glance from Si Yanchen, she would reveal her most beautiful side.
Then, Yu Mingyu, with a sweet and syrupy tone, called out, "Fourth Master~"
Yun Tingwan shuddered in disgust.
She was so disgusted by that overly sweet "Fourth Master" that she nearly vomited up her previous night's meal.
Si Yanchen's face turned cold, and his aura instantly became colder, yet Yu Mingyu remained oblivious, still giggling and leaning towards Si Yanchen: "What a coincidence, Fourth Master, we meet again."
Yu Mingyu gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, exuding a pure and innocent aura of a delicate little flower.
Si Yanchen gave a faint "hm," lifted his gaze to give Yu Mingyu a cold glance, and his gaze naturally passed over her, lingering a bit longer on Yun Tingwan's face before slowly settling on He Mingxuan.
A hint of killing intent flashed in his deep black eyes.
But it quickly dissipated.
Yu Mingyu didn't notice Si Yanchen's subtle change. With a cautious and probing smile, she said, "Fourth Master, since we coincidentally met here at Yunshui Restaurant, it must be fate. Could you please honor us by having dinner together?"
Yun Tingwan raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a mysterious smile.
Coincidence? This Yu Mingyu had clearly come here to ambush Si Yanchen.
Such a poor excuse, only a fool would believe it.
But the next moment, Yun Tingwan heard the man in the wheelchair succinctly utter one word: "Fine."
Then, that cold and indifferent gaze fell back on her face, his voice still cold and distant: "Together?"
Though it was a question, it carried a hint of undeniable certainty.
Before Yun Tingwan could refuse, she heard He Mingxuan beside her, happily and respectfully saying, "Fourth Master's kindness, Mingxuan and I would never dare to decline."
A shadow flickered in Si Yanchen's eyes. He didn't say much, but the tips of his fingers gripping the wheelchair handle turned whiter.
Five minutes later.
Four people with different thoughts sat in the top VIP room of Yunshui Restaurant.
Yun Tingwan and He Mingxuan sat on one side, directly opposite was Si Yanchen.
She hadn't expected that what was supposed to be a meeting with the He family heir to discuss cooperation and inquire about medicinal herbs would turn into a battlefield for four people.
The atmosphere inside the room was icy and silent.
Si Yanchen kept his eyes lowered, meticulously polishing his fork and knife.
His focused and serious actions in cleaning the utensils were strangely ominous.
It seemed that the fork and knife in his hand were not for eating but rather for intimidating others.
Finally, He Mingxuan broke the silence and awkwardness in the room.
"Fourth Master, I am He Mingxuan, the heir of the He family. I have long admired your reputation. Today, I am honored to dine with you, it is truly a blessing of three lifetimes. I toast to you, Fourth Master."
After saying this, He Mingxuan didn't care if Si Yanchen raised his cup and simply drank the wine in one go.
His demeanor was humble and respectful.
He didn't care if Si Yanchen was looking at him; just being able to eat together with Si Yanchen was like his ancestors' graves exuding good fortune!
He only hoped that Si Yanchen would find him tolerable and not suddenly lose his mind and kill him.
And he wanted to make a better impression on Si Yanchen.
Who didn't know that Si Yanchen's actions were unpredictable?
He Mingxuan never imagined that Si Yanchen would invite them to dine together.
This meant... there were some aspects of him that had caught Si Yanchen's attention.
Of course, he must seize this opportunity well!
Just as He Mingxuan sat down, Si Yanchen slowly lifted his eyes, his indifferent gaze falling on He Mingxuan: "He Mingxuan? I remember it."
His voice was cold, carrying an indescribable sense of gloom.
He Mingxuan felt a chill run down his spine, but the joy of being remembered by Si Yanchen quickly overshadowed the discomfort.
He Mingxuan's smile widened, and then he heard Si Yanchen continue: "Young Master He, you are handsome and accomplished."
The indifferent words made He Mingxuan break out in a cold sweat.
He stared blankly at Si Yanchen, feeling a chill all around him, as if he were about to be completely frozen.
Countless thoughts flashed through He Mingxuan's mind.
Had he offended Si Yanchen somehow? But that couldn't be right!
Si Yanchen had just returned to Yunjing, and this was their first meeting. The He and Si families had no conflicts of interest, so what had upset Si Yanchen?
He Mingxuan quickly looked down at himself.
His suit was wrinkle-free, and all buttons were properly fastened.
Could it be that when he entered, he stepped in with his left foot first?
He Mingxuan recalled many rumors about Si Yanchen.
This Fourth Master of the Si family once threw someone into the sea to feed the fish because that person stepped in with their left foot first!
He Mingxuan was sweating profusely, his face turning pale.
Although the He family had some influence in Yunjing, how could they compare to Si Yanchen?
Yu Tingwan glanced calmly at the restless He Mingxuan beside her, then shifted her gaze to Si Yanchen across from her: "I'm hungry, let's eat."
Her voice was calm.
But Si Yanchen inexplicably sensed a warning tone in her words.
Yu Tingwan's sudden remark made He Mingxuan's face turn completely white.
He quickly pulled Yu Tingwan aside and whispered, "Wanwan, don't speak out of turn in front of Fourth Master!"
Si Yanchen's sharp gaze immediately locked onto He Mingxuan's hand pulling Yu Tingwan.
A flash of malice crossed his eyes, making him feel breathless.
He really wanted to chop off that dog's paw!!
But Si Yanchen forcibly suppressed his nearly explosive emotions.
His deep, dark eyes fixated on Yu Tingwan, brimming with a myriad of feelings.
Beside him, Yu Mingyu nearly burst into laughter, a hint of schadenfreude flashing in her eyes.
Was this country bumpkin used to ruling over the countryside with an iron fist?
Daring to speak out of turn in front of Si Yanchen?
She couldn't wait to see Si Yanchen throw Yu Tingwan out!