Chapter 495: Dining Together 3

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Big brother, Miss Ye, youve arrived. Please have a seat! Huangfu Ruixiang quickly ushered them in.

Once seated, menus were pa.s.sed their way. Take a look and decide what youd like. We already ordered some dishes, but unsure of your preferences, didnt go overboard. Feel free to add more.

As a high-end establishment, once orders were placed a server promptly arrived with the first round, the wait brief.

Ye Lengan sampled a slice of salmon, then nodded approvingly. The fare here really is exceptional.

Agreed, confirmed Huangfu Ruixiang. Ive visited a few times before and found the ingredients quite fresh. When treating clients out, this restaurant is a frequent choice.

Sounds great. Ye Lengan nodded, then pivoted the conversation. Well, once you have a girlfriend, you can bring her here to sample the cuisine. 1 imagine most girls would be quite fond of this place.

You think so? mused Huangfu Ruixiang. Though presently Ive no girlfriend thats for some future day.

He was clearly disregarding Li Yirans feelings entirely now. In fact, prior to securing Li Yiran, he might have paid them more heed. A common enough male tendency, it would seem once obtained, interest fades. In Huangfu

Ruixiangs mind, Li Yiran was his to claim and need not overexert holding her.

And, he had long agreed with Li Yiran that he could give her everything, including companions.h.i.+p and a luxurious life. However, he just couldnt give Li Yiran a proper status. Moreover, Li Yiran couldnt control his affairs outside. Therefore, when he said these words in front of Li Yiran, he felt no psychological burden at all.

Meanwhile, upon hearing Huangfu Ruixiangs response, the color swiftly drained from Li Yirans face, leaving it paper-white. She was shocked to hear him casually reference a future girlfriend with her present. Was she truly so insignificant to him?

Just as she felt that first blow landed critical force, Ye Lengans next words struck with even greater devastation:

It likely wont be long either! Ye Lengan gave a small smile. 1 happened to catch word your mothers begun matchmaking arrangements? Once a fitting partner emerges, I expect youll have found a girlfriend in no time!

Hearing this, Li Yirans head jerked up, eyes filled with disbelief as she stared at Huangfu Ruixiang. She couldnt fathom him already courting matches so soon after they became involved. Where did that leave her?

Oblivious to Li Yirans visible dismay, Huangfu Ruixiang continued nonchalantly between bites, Even entertaining matches wont ensure quickly finding the right fit that relies on fates will.

At this point, Li Yirans expression had s.h.i.+fted fully to one of despair. She clung to a faint sliver of hope that Huangfu Ruixiang might deny it, despite her subconscious signaling the truth of Ye Lengans words. Still, she desperately wished Huangfu Ruixiang would refute them even if utter fabrication for her benefit.

Instead. he had openly confirmed while she sat right there, brazen in admission.

Youre attending matchmaking meetings? Li Yiran barely recognized her own voice emerging so hoa.r.s.e and muted.

l am, confirmed Huangfu Ruixiang, finally s.h.i.+fting focus to Li Yiran. Taking in the ghastly pallor of her complexion, a hint of remorse flashed through him, yet still he explained, Yiran, you know my hands forced here Mother arranged this and I truly cannot refuse. But you must know how I care for you still. Its just that given your standing

Im fine, Li Yiran insisted, though her sickly face belied the words. She forced a trembling smile. Brother Ruixiang, I understand I could never be your wife. Im alright, just a bit overwhelmed by the sudden news. Let me process it and Ill be fine no need to worry..