CHAPTER 483: CHAPTER 481: ELIMINATING POTENTIAL RIVALS IN LOVE

"....."

If you’re not going to be polite, can’t you at least speak nicely?

Why did it get all flirty all of a sudden?

Wen Qiao rolled her eyes at him, briskly opened the car door, and stepped out. She didn’t wait for Fu Jinghen and marched straight into the restaurant in her high heels.

Fu Jinghen followed at his own pace, the corners of his eyes crinkled with a light smile.

Shi Koufan and Qi Ming had already arrived at the private room. When Wen Qiao followed the server inside, both men subconsciously looked over.

"Where’s President Fu?"

"Where’s little uncle?"

Wen Qiao: "....."

Do they think I’m invisible?

Everyone’s asking about Fu Jinghen as if he’s so easy to lose.

If it was just Qi Ming here, Wen Qiao would have already retorted, but with Shi Koufan around, she pointed behind her without expression: "He’s coming up behind."

Shi Koufan hastily said, "How can you let President Fu walk behind you?"

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Wen Qiao: "What, should I have him walk on top of me instead?"

Just as she finished, Fu Jinghen stepped into the room.

All three glanced his way, and Shi Koufan didn’t dwell on which side Fu Jinghen should walk anymore. He went up to greet him and escorted him to the seat of honor.

Shi Koufan had reserved a room for six to ten people. Now, with only three of them seated at the table, the space felt vacant. Wen Qiao sat at the spot nearest the door, looking somewhat out of place compared to the three men sitting together on the opposite side.

Shi Koufan eyed Wen Qiao’s seat, "Why are you sitting so far away?"

"Can’t a person sit wherever they like at such a big table?" Wen Qiao pointed above her, "I’m right under the air conditioner, it’s comfortable for me."

Her gaze inadvertently met the profound eyes of Fu Jinghen. Wen Qiao looked back at him, unflustered.

What are you looking at?

Just because I don’t want to sit too close to you, what are you going to do about it?

As if he heard Wen Qiao’s thoughts, a touch of helplessness tinged Fu Jinghen’s eyes.

Seeing him look away first, Wen Qiao snorted softly, feeling somewhat more at ease.

The dishes were served. Shi Koufan was about to pour some wine for Fu Jinghen when Fu Jinghen raised his hand to stop him: "I have to drive later, I won’t drink."

"Oh, then have some tea, President Fu." Shi Koufan topped up Fu Jinghen’s cup with water, filled his own glass with wine, and raised it, "President Fu, this cup is for you. Thank you for recognizing my abilities and also for helping me sort out Shengchao’s mess. Rest assured, I will definitely not let you down."

After saying that, he downed his glass of wine.

Fu Jinghen, to show his appreciation, drank of his cup of tea as well.

The two that were focused on eating watched the scene unfold, each harboring their own schemes.

Wen Qiao’s inner OS: If Fu Jinghen knew that Shi Koufan mistakenly thought his signing on was a sign of interest, would he cancel the contract with Shi Koufan right now?

Qi Ming’s inner OS: This poor kid, he still doesn’t know the real reason little uncle was adamant about signing him was to eliminate a potential romantic rival.

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Even though Fu Jinghen wasn’t part of the same social circle as the other three, and he was a few years older, both Qi Ming and Shi Koufan were chatty, and Wen Qiao chimed in from time to time. So, there wasn’t an awkward moment or any lull in the conversation.

Both Shi Koufan and Qi Ming had drinks and couldn’t drive; fortunately, they had brought their chauffeurs. Each got into their respective vehicles and left.

"You haven’t called a cab yet, and you’d have to wait for a while for your chauffeur. Shall I take you home?"