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Chapter 189 - 188 Regret Is Already Too Late

Chapter 189: Chapter 188 Regret Is Already Too Late

He Qiya had no extra attention to spare for the waiter’s gaze.

Right now, He Qiya’s entire focus was on the delicacies before her.

Su Mu had said, this was his birthday gift to her.

He Qiya naturally wouldn’t waste a bit of it.

Even though He Qiya knew Su Mu had just said it casually.

But He Qiya didn’t mind these things.

To He Qiya, it seemed Su Mu still cared about her.

Su Mu, watching the woman across from him engrossed in her meal, felt like he didn’t quite recognize He Qiya anymore.

After all, He Qiya had spent several years abroad.

And just now, He Qiya had also made it clear she was somewhat tired of Western food.

Seeing He Qiya’s performance now, Su Mu somehow thought He Qiya still really liked Western food after all.

At least, that’s how it appeared on the surface.

Su Mu lifted the beverage beside him and took a sip.

It tasted pretty good.

Leaning back in his chair, Su Mu waited for Miss He to finish enjoying her delicacy.

"Su Mu, I’m done,"

said He Qiya, finally lifting her head after her fervent dining.

Seeing that Su Mu was actually staring at her, He Qiya felt a bit embarrassed.

Did she look unattractive just now?

He Qiya wondered if Su Mu might think she was too unladylike?

He Qiya looked earnestly at Su Mu but didn’t see a trace of contempt or disdain on Su Mu’s face.

He Qiya felt relieved inside.

Just now, she had only been thinking that this was a gift from Su Mu.

He Qiya had forgotten that Su Mu was sitting right in front of her, and that she should have been mindful of her image.

But by now, regrets were pointless.

He Qiya secretly prayed, hoping that Su Mu hadn’t been paying attention to her.

Normally, He Qiya would definitely hope Su Mu would focus on her.

But she was certain she didn’t look attractive just now.

Nobody wants the person they like to see their ungraceful side.

It was quite normal for He Qiya to have such thoughts.

"Are you full?"

Su Mu didn’t get up right away but asked with a hint of amusement.

He Qiya had just said she was full, yet she dove back into eating like nobody’s business.

Su Mu’s question sounded like he was unsure if He Qiya was truly satisfied this time.

Of course, seeing the gleaming empty plates in front of He Qiya, Su Mu guessed she really was full this time.

Su Mu was actually teasing He Qiya.

"Yes, I’m full,"

He Qiya understood that Su Mu was playfully mocking her and shyly lowered her head.

Her two-word answer was extremely soft,

so soft in fact that Su Mu, sitting across from her, could barely make them out.

He Qiya belatedly realized that she had indeed committed a hugely embarrassing act.

Looking at the completely empty plates before her, He Qiya wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

He Qiya had no idea what Su Mu might think of her.

Would he think she ate too much?

Or that she wasn’t ladylike at all?

He Qiya really wanted to know what she looked like in Su Mu’s eyes.

But it was something He Qiya was too embarrassed to ask outright.

Now, He Qiya didn’t even have the courage to lift her head.

Of course, she then missed seeing the smile tugging at Su Mu’s lips.

If she had, with He Qiya’s intelligence, she’d have realized that Su Mu was just making a joke.

"If you’re full, let’s go,"

Thinking that today was, after all, He Qiya’s birthday, Su Mu decided not to tease her anymore.

Girls are naturally shy, and if she felt she had lost face, it was possible that she would just start crying right in front of him.

Su Mu declared that he certainly did not want to see an Ice Mountain Beauty in tears.

Su Mu also did not want to find himself having to comfort He Qiya later.

Knowing when to stop, Su Mu could still keep things in measure.

"Alright"

He Qiya still did not have the courage to look at Su Mu’s face.

She merely caught sight of Su Mu standing up from the corner of her eye, and she stood up as well.

Su Mu walked out first.

However, when Su Mu’s peripheral vision swept over the empty plates in front of He Qiya, he couldn’t help but remark inwardly.

He Qiya could eat much more than Xuanxuan.

Su Mu would bet that if he and Xuanxuan had come together today, most of the food would have ended up in his own stomach.

Because Xuanxuan is a failed little foodie.

That is, the kind who likes to eat but can’t eat much.

Thinking of Xuanxuan, Su Mu remembered that his girlfriend was returning to Huadong City tomorrow.

She was coming back with her action-oriented cousin and future cousin-in-law.

Xuanxuan had asked him to be the best man for her future cousin-in-law.

Su Mu found it somewhat novel.

It was his first time being a best man, and he wondered if it would be fun?

He Qiya followed closely behind Su Mu.

"Sir, Miss, please take your time leaving, and welcome back next time,"

Without needing to open the door themselves, the service staff by the entrance held open the door of the western restaurant.

Politely addressing Su Mu and He Qiya.

From Su Mu and He Qiya’s attire, the service staff knew that these two were not to be trifled with.

But there was no opportunity for them to say much more.

The service staff at the door of the western restaurant felt that the only thing they could do was to express their enthusiasm as much as possible.

Therefore, from the moment Su Mu and He Qiya entered until they had finished their meal and left,

The service staff at the door of the western restaurant greeted them very warmly.

Not only greeting them, the service staff also gave Su Mu and He Qiya a slight bow.

This was treatment not commonly given to other customers entering the restaurant.

Su Mu went straight to the elevator entrance, and He Qiya followed silently.

The elevator had not arrived yet, and the two waited quietly.

Neither of them spoke.

Su Mu was still thinking about being a best man and had no intention of paying attention to He Qiya.

He Qiya was not adept at interacting with people anyway.

Though she did want to communicate more with Su Mu.

Last night, Huang Yuqin had given her daughter a good talking to.

Without being explicit, Huang Yuqin had laid out the important points.

Huang Yuqin told He Qiya that when you meet someone you like, you have to try hard to pursue them.

Some things, some people, might turn out differently if you go after them.

Young people should have greater courage, so they don’t live with regrets in their lives later on.

If you don’t even have the courage to take the first step, how can you possibly hold on to future happiness?

Huang Yuqin, in any case, had earnestly spoken a great deal.

Of course, Huang Yuqin did not mention Su Mu outright.

Huang Yuqin knew that it was one thing for her daughter to be moved,

But expecting He Qiya to immediately admit it now was another matter.

Some things, Huang Yuqin understood, could not be rushed.

There was Yao Yao’s personality to consider, after all.

And since Su Mu did not have any other intentions towards Yao Yao,

Huang Yuqin could only broach the subject with her daughter indirectly.

As for what to do specifically, it would depend on whether Yao Yao realized it in time.