CHAPTER 858: CHAPTER 858: WHO HAS THE GREATER SCHEMES? (7)

The way the other person was dressed instantly reminded Zhao Mengjin of someone: that scheming surgical professor—

No need for a special outfit, the simple black and white instead showcased the other’s unique temperament to perfection and extremity.

Just as Aunt Gu described, he was indeed a very eye-catching, handsome young man that all women would undoubtedly fall for at first glance.

The two young people seemingly made brief eye contact, then immediately looked away.

Zhao Mengjin spoke up, "This is my aunt. My parents aren’t here. With their consent, my aunt accompanied me."

Ou Shihua, upon hearing her explanation, didn’t suspect anything and said, "Since she is a relative of Miss Zhao, please have a seat."

Upon hearing this, Ou Chunhua quickly looked up and glanced at him.

Clearly, Ou Shihua, immersed in the presence of beauty, had momentarily forgotten that the word ’aunt’ from Zhao Mengjin already revealed Gu Nuan’s true identity.

Seating arrangements were already made, with Gu Nuan and Zhao Mengjin seated on one side of the square table, and the Ou family trio on the other side.

To provide the two young people a chance to interact, Zhao Mengjin sat directly opposite Ou Yanan. Hence, the position for conversing with the elder members of the Ou family was left to Aunt Gu, Gu Nuan.

Ou Yanan slightly lowered his eyes, clenching his fist as if covering his face, holding his hand beside his cheek.

He really hadn’t expected her to come, and when she did, he suddenly felt a sense of absurdity. The situation even made him feel slightly amused.

This action, observed by the Ou family couple, led both Ou Chunhua and Ou Shihua to have their own thoughts.

Without knowing that the woman sitting across was Gu Nuan, Ou Shihua, seeing his son’s demeanor, laughed in his heart and teased, "What? Didn’t you say you had quite a good impression of her and were eager to meet? Now, what’s with covering your face?"

Ou Shihua understood it as fate between the two young people. Knowing his son was picky and usually disinterested in girls, now suddenly showing such an action towards a girl indicated his heart was moved.

Upon hearing Ou Shihua’s words, regardless of what Ou Yanan thought, Zhao Mengjin was genuinely puzzled.

What? Does he know her?

She had never met him before, so how does he know her?

Fearing things would get worse, Ou Yanan chose to remain silent.

As if unable to watch his son’s awkwardness any longer, Ou Chunhua spoke up, "It’s quite late now, Miss Zhao might be hungry from the journey, let’s go ahead and serve the food."

Ou Shihua also thought the same and asked the restaurant staff to serve the dishes.

Talking over a meal might open up conversation better as appetites are satisfied.

This famous vegetarian restaurant’s dishes were naturally appreciated by everyone.

Even the Ou family, who are not vegetarians, ate with great relish, let alone Zhao Mengjin and Gu Nuan.

But as they ate, neither side forgot the real purpose of this meeting.

In high spirits, Ou Shihua called for red wine and when the staff poured some for Gu Nuan, she refused.

"Not drinking?" Ou Shihua suddenly realized he didn’t know the other’s surname or how to address her, so he turned his gaze to Zhao Mengjin.

Zhao Mengjin said, "My aunt’s surname is Gu."

"Gu?"

"Yes, the Gu from Gu Li."

Gu? Gu?! Gu!

Ou Shihua’s face changed through three shades with confirmation of the surname Gu.

Ou Chunhua realized that he remembered.