CHAPTER 196: CHAPTER 196: THINGS HAVE CHANGED (6)

Qiao Mo withdrew her gaze and apologized to the somewhat embarrassed men opposite her, "I’m sorry for interrupting your fun."

"It’s nothing, it’s my fault for not being attentive," the man raised his glass, trying to ease the atmosphere and attempted to toast Qiao Mo, but realizing she didn’t seem entirely comfortable, he quickly turned his glass towards Fu Nancheng.

"Young Master Fu, it’s a pleasure to meet you by chance, let me toast you, let’s pour the drinks!"

As soon as the man spoke, two waiters who had been standing by came forward to pour drinks for everyone.

Because Tingyu Pavilion is known for its traditional gourmet Chinese cuisine, most of what was ordered were beer and white wine.

After the waiters filled the glasses for the men, one of them walked over to Qiao Mo and asked, "Excuse me, Miss..."

Fu Nancheng interrupted coldly, "She doesn’t drink."

Qiao Mo lifted her eyes to look at him, her gaze indifferent, and said softly, "I want to drink."

His brow furrowed, his gaze grew colder, and he pressed his thin lips tightly without saying a word.

Qiao Mo ignored him, picked up a glass and placed it by her side, giving a slight smile to the waiter.

The waiter looked at Fu Nancheng, and seeing that he did not speak, he then poured a beer for Qiao Mo.

"Thank you."

Qiao Mo took the glass and drank it all in one go, and her face soon flushed a little.

Seemingly unsatisfied, she decided to take the bottle herself, but as soon as she lifted it, a large hand tightly clamped her wrist, and Qiao Mo clearly sensed the chill in the air around her.

Qiao Mo smiled slightly, speaking softly, "Aren’t you the one who wants to see me in pain, why not let me drink?"

Her tone was light, yet carried an innate coquettishness, coupled with that smile, as if she was playfully pouting at him.

But each word stabbed him painfully.

He slowly released his hand, even though he knew her smile was full of mockery, he still slowly let go, allowing her to do as she wished.

If she wanted to drink, he would let her drink.

If she was in pain, he would share in her pain.

But even if she were to die, she would never again have any entanglements with another man!

Looking at Qiao Mo, Jiang Jinghao finally couldn’t stand it, stood up and went to Qiao Mo’s side, "Xiao Mo... don’t drink anymore."

He tried to take the glass from Qiao Mo, but was immediately stopped by Fu Nancheng.

Jiang Jinghao looked at him with reddened eyes.

Fu Nancheng remained expressionless, still watching Qiao Mo, "No need for Mr. Jiang to worry."

"Fu Nancheng, are you really going to let her drink like this?"

His gaze turned a little frosty, finally lifting his eyes to look at him, with a hint of cruel warning, "She’s my woman, I’ll discipline her myself."

Looking at Fu Nancheng, a flash of anger passed through Jiang Jinghao’s eyes, and he grabbed Fu Nancheng’s collar, "Fu Nancheng! You took her away, why don’t you treat her well!"

’Bang!’

Before anyone could react, Fu Nancheng suddenly stood up and viciously punched Jiang Jinghao, his gaze icy, "Mr. Jiang, you are worrying too much."

She had always been his, it was Jiang Jinghao who took her away!

The atmosphere in the room became tense, and Qiao Mo looked at Jiang Jinghao, who had fallen to the ground.

Her eyes were slightly red, restraining the urge to step forward and help him up, she finally spoke softly, "Mr. Jiang, he’s right. We’ve broken up, there’s indeed nothing between us anymore."

Jiang Jinghao was slightly stunned, looking at Qiao Mo in a daze...

Qiao Mo laughed softly and withdrew her gaze, no matter how much she wanted to avoid it, this was the truth.

It was the fact she had to confront.

The cruel reality she had to accept.

She thought, maybe Jiang Jinghao shouldn’t be the one to let go, it should be herself who should give up.

Someone like her would only ensnare him further.

"Besides, Mr. Fu treats me well, I can keep drinking, right, Mr. Fu?" Qiao Mo’s gaze settled on Fu Nancheng’s face, her coquettish demeanor was inexplicably heart-wrenching.