Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?
Chapter 187 - 186: Not Taking the Conventional Path

Chapter 187: Chapter 186: Not Taking the Conventional Path

"Where do you want to go for lunch?"

In the Ferrari, Su Mu asked He Qiya.

Today was He Qiya’s birthday, and as the guest, she took the lead, so Su Mu didn’t need to rack his brain.

Yesterday, He Qiya mentioned that she wanted to go for lunch first on her birthday and then have fun at an amusement park.

Moreover, heading to the city center at this time of day, though a bit early,

would still be reasonable for a brunch.

"Let’s go to Wanda Plaza; I saw online that there’s a new restaurant there that seems really nice."

"What do you think?"

After sharing her opinion, He Qiya didn’t forget to seek Su Mu’s preference.

"I don’t mind."

Su Mu really didn’t mind; where to eat was just about eating anyway, and to him, it was all the same.

He directly drove to the parking lot of Wanda Plaza.

He Qiya followed Su Mu out of the car.

The two took the elevator straight up.

"It’s just ahead."

Since He Qiya had chosen the restaurant, naturally she led the way.

It looked familiar.

Didn’t Su Mu take Xuanxuan to the Love Theme Restaurant right in front of them a couple of times before?

Could it be that the restaurant He Qiya chose was also this one?

But their relationship didn’t seem to quite fit the theme of this restaurant, did it?

Su Mu figured that since He Qiya had already researched online, she must have noticed the restaurant’s main selling point.

Su Mu couldn’t help but glance at He Qiya, feeling somewhat puzzled by the intention of this Ice Mountain Beauty.

Of course, He Qiya, when dealing with Su Mu now, could no longer be equated with the Ice Mountain Beauty.

Yet in the eyes of others, He Qiya was still that very Ice Mountain Beauty.

"Su Mu, do you not like Western food?"

He Qiya was quietly observing Su Mu.

Seeing Su Mu give her a meaningful look, He Qiya thought the restaurant she chose didn’t suit Su Mu’s taste.

He Qiya immediately asked.

If Su Mu truly didn’t like Western food, then He Qiya felt she should switch to another restaurant right away.

Western food?

The Love Theme Restaurant served Chinese cuisine, could it be he had misunderstood?

Su Mu followed He Qiya’s indicated direction and took another look.

It turns out the Love Theme Restaurant next door was indeed a Western restaurant.

Su Mu hadn’t noticed before; he had immediately thought of the times he took Xuanxuan there to eat and hadn’t observed closely.

Su Mu felt he had overthought things.

Given He Qiya’s nature, she probably wouldn’t easily develop feelings for someone of the opposite sex, right?

Su Mu was so confident because he felt he had very little contact with He Qiya.

Even when they practiced driving together, they drove separate cars.

It was virtually zero communication.

"No, I just assumed that after so many years abroad, you’d be tired of Western food."

Su Mu shook his head, not voicing his inner thoughts.

Since it was an overthought, Su Mu felt that saying it would only make both of them feel awkward.

Of course, the main one to feel awkward would be He Qiya.

For Su Mu, it wasn’t an issue at all.

"Hmm, this is the first time I’m having Western food since I returned to the country."

Unexpectedly, He Qiya really was tired of it.

Then why did you choose this place?

The words that were about to come out were swallowed back by Su Mu.

In Su Mu’s view, He Qiya sometimes had unconventional ideas.

After all, it was just a meal, and he did not need to take her too seriously.

The two of them walked straight past the Love Theme Restaurant that Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan had visited before.

Su Mu didn’t notice that He Qiya’s gaze lingered on the Love Theme Restaurant for several seconds.

Actually, the Love Theme Restaurant had been He Qiya’s initial choice.

When she searched online, He Qiya found that the restaurant had received very good reviews.

The delicious food was one thing, but the most important was the restaurant’s unique atmosphere.

He Qiya noticed that many girls found the restaurant particularly romantic, suitable for visiting with a significant other.

There were even comments claiming successful love confessions to their crushes at this restaurant.

When she saw this comment, He Qiya also felt tempted.

He Qiya had realized her own feelings for Su Mu.

But Su Mu seemed indifferent towards her.

If Su Mu liked her, He Qiya really couldn’t tell at all.

He Qiya could feel that Su Mu had no other thoughts about her.

However, when Su Mu agreed to accompany her on her birthday, He Qiya’s heart lit up with a glimmer of hope.

He Qiya thought that Su Mu probably didn’t dislike her, right?

After all, no one would be willing to spend a birthday with someone they dislike, right?

He Qiya had mustered up the courage to have their first meal alone together at the Love Theme Restaurant.

Of course, it was a reservation she made in her heart, as this type of restaurant did not require an actual booking.

But when she was walking towards it with Su Mu just now, He Qiya chickened out.

He Qiya didn’t know if her obvious hint would be annoying to Su Mu.

He Qiya even imagined a scenario where, after suggesting the Love Theme Restaurant, Su Mu would just walk away.

With this thought, He Qiya suddenly lost her courage.

With no other option, He Qiya pointed to the Western restaurant next to the Love Theme Restaurant, claiming that was her choice.

He Qiya was indeed tired of Western cuisine.

But compared to annoying Su Mu and thus losing the opportunity to be alone with him, He Qiya felt that Western food wasn’t that hard to swallow.

The two entered the Western restaurant and ordered two set meals.

Since Su Mu wasn’t particularly fond of Western food either, he didn’t give the menu much thought.

Su Mu remembered that last time he had Western food with Four Eyes, it had been Four Eyes who ordered.

Of course, that was after Four Eyes’s identity had been revealed, and he went with the intention of treating Su Mu to an expensive meal.

It was also to inquire about the progress in Su Mu’s relationship with Xia Shuya.

He Qiya wasn’t in the mood to order either.

Both of them didn’t quite enjoy the Western meal.

For Su Mu, since it was He Qiya’s birthday, the birthday girl had priority.

It wasn’t something he couldn’t eat, so Su Mu didn’t complain.

As for He Qiya, there was no need to elaborate.

She had originally aimed for the Love Theme Restaurant.

But she lost her nerve halfway and used the Western restaurant as a shield instead.

The two ate in near silence, without much conversation.

Several times, He Qiya wanted to say something.

But after opening her mouth a few times, He Qiya realized she really wasn’t good at making small talk.

With no other choice, He Qiya gave up on the idea of further conversation with Su Mu.

"Su Mu, I’m full, you enjoy your meal," He Qiya said.

Having no appetite for Western food, He Qiya put down her cutlery after a few bites.

"I’m good as well," Su Mu replied.

Su Mu was also not hungry and had eaten enough, so he put down his utensils.

"Waiter, the check, please," He Qiya called out, ready to settle the bill.