Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Running into the Ex-Husband at Dinner

    Li Lingyang wore a deep blue suit with a white shirt underneath, without a single wrinkle, as if it were ironed at all times. His tall and imposing figure was wrapped tightly, accentuated even more when he stood silently, radiating an aura of aristocracy, naturally becoming the focus of the crowd.

    By his side stood Shen Jiangqing in a radiant red dress, looking exceptionally pretty, the pair appearing as a perfect match of talent and beauty.

    The manager was sweating profusely, apologizing continuously, “Miss Shen, I’m sorry. Since nobody answered when we called you earlier, we thought you weren’t coming, so...”

    “You could have called a few more times, in case I didn’t see it?” After Shen Jiangqing finished her barrage towards the manager, she covered her chest and said to Li Lingyang, “I just had a check-up and truly couldn’t walk anymore.”

    Li Lingyang looked at her slightly pale face, a flash of impatience crossed his dark pupils as he spoke to the manager, “You have ten minutes to clear a spot.”

    When Ning Yichu heard this, thinking of how he’d forcibly kissed her not long ago made her stomach churn.

    ...

    Mo Baiyou felt her grip on the spoon tighten, with a slight furrow forming between his brows.

    Just as the manager was busy saying they would clear a spot, Mo Baiyou suddenly stood up, his handsome face bearing a thin smile, “President Li, what a coincidence, you’re here for a meal as well?”

    Li Lingyang’s gaze instantly fell on Ning Yichu sitting opposite Mo Baiyou, his eyes deepening as he looked straight at her.

    His gaze, like his personality, was cold, sharp, and dominant. Ning Yichu pretended to fiddle with her spoon, not looking at him, but she could feel the chilliness pressing on her like a thorn in her back.

    Shen Jiangqing was still by his side, and yet he kept staring at her??

    It took a while before Ning Yichu felt the man shift his gaze away. She slowly raised her head and saw Li Lingyang and Mo Baiyou exchanging idle greetings.

    “Mr. Mo, hello.”

    Beiji Group had recently risen to prominence in Imperial City and had launched a series of jewelry collections favored by society ladies. They had only met at a business summit not so long ago.

    Shen Jiangqing hadn’t expected Beiji’s president to be so young and handsome, and to be involved with Ning Yichu no less.

    “I suppose this lady must be Mrs. Li, right?” Mo Baiyou showed a friendly smile, “Nice to meet you.”

    Shen Jiangqing had always dreamed of being called Mrs. Li, her smile crawling up her cheeks, “Hello, Mr. Mo!”

    Without changing his demeanor, Mo Baiyou said, “Beiji Group’s theme for next season’s new products happens to be ‘Eternal Love.’ With President Li and Mrs. Li so affectionate, wearing a set of custom-themed jewelry would be the icing on the cake.”

    After Ning Yichu left the restaurant, she went straight to a mushroom soup hot pot place across the street, ordered a meal, and casually added dishes for Mo Baiyou.

    “I’m sorry, Mr. Mo, I suddenly felt that a change of environment might be better and took the liberty to decide,” she apologized.

    Mo Baiyou, who was well aware of the situation, agreed, “I also think changing the restaurant is much better. It’s a joke in Imperial City that Li Lingyang, for the sake of his mistress, left his ex-wife, even though the Li Family claims to have strict family values.”

    His tone was very sincere, giving off a righteous indignation that made Ning Yichu feel an indescribable warmth in her heart.

    “I didn’t realize that you, Mr. Mo, were so righteous. Many men think that such a matter is not a big deal.”

    “Maybe I am not one of the many men. If I have someone I love, I will treasure and cherish her and never let her get hurt in any way.”

    “Then I wish you to meet your beloved soon,” Ning Yichu said with a smile. Her marriage to Li Lingyang was without love, so it’s no wonder it ended this way.

    A faint, nearly imperceptible smile appeared on Mo Baiyou’s lips, along with a determined gleam, “I’ll take your good wishes.”

    “The dishes are ready, let’s eat. After we’re done, you’ll need to rest a bit before you can go back to work.”

    “At your command, Doctor Ning.”

    “Ha-ha, you saying that almost gives me the illusion that I really am a doctor.”

    Mo Baiyou pretended to stroke his chin, “I’m picturing you in a white coat with a surgical cap, holding a scalpel; you’d probably look very capable and impressive.”

    “You’re talking me into believing it myself, but what I’m holding now is not a scalpel but a carving knife.”

    The mushroom soup tasted quite good, and Mo Baiyou ate quite a bit.

    When it came time to pay the bill, Ning Yichu tried to beat him to it, but Mo Baiyou, taking advantage of his height and long legs, handed over his card first, “I’m not in the habit of letting a woman pay. That would be quite impolite in Europe.”

    Ning Yichu didn’t argue any further and silently thought to work even harder!

    Having eaten quite a bit, the two walked back to the company.

    Since it was break time and to avoid unnecessary trouble, Ning Yichu used the excuse of needing to go to the bank to withdraw money and parted ways with Mo Baiyou at the intersection ahead of time.

    What the two of them didn’t know was that not far down the street, a black Maybach had been following them all along.