The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 83. Chance Encounter (Second Update)

Chapter 83: 83. Chance Encounter (Second Update)

"No need, I just didn’t rest well. I’ll be fine after a good rest," Wu Qian said softly, unable to mask the hoarseness of her voice.

Yu Xiaoxuan and Fang Tong exchanged a glance before Fang Tong spoke, "Are you really okay? Maybe we should still go to the hospital to check it out."

"I really don’t need to, I just want to sleep," Wu Qian was already getting impatient. She didn’t need this kind of concern; all she wanted was peace and quiet, and that was all.

Yu Xiaoxuan frowned, a hint of displeasure showed as she was about to speak out against Wu Qian’s ingratitude, but Shen Qinglan grabbed her arm and shook her head, signaling her not to talk. Yu Xiaoxuan pouted her lips.

"Since that’s the case, we’ll leave first. We’re going out to eat tonight, and we’ll bring you back a bowl of porridge," said Fang Tong, and along with Yu Xiaoxuan and Shen Qinglan, she left the dormitory.

Once out of the dormitory, Yu Xiaoxuan was still a bit unhappy, "Did Wu Qian eat gunpowder today? Is it wrong for us to care about her?"

"She’s on her period and feeling uncomfortable; let’s not hold it against her," Fang Tong said, though Wu Qian’s words had also made her feel a bit upset.

"It’s like she’s the only one who gets a period. When I have mine, I also suffer terribly, but I don’t act like her at all," complained Yu Xiaoxuan, who already didn’t like Wu Qian very much. Wu Qian had become more outgoing this semester, and Yu Xiaoxuan had let go of some of her prejudice against her. But now it seemed she had thought too much; she and Wu Qian were simply not the same kind of people.

"Of course, you’re not like her. You torture Qinglan all by yourself," Fang Tong teased her. Yu Xiaoxuan suffered from dysmenorrhea; every time her period came, she acted as if she was seriously injured, with Shen Qinglan running around taking care of her.

Yu Xiaoxuan flashed a flirtatious smile, "I knew you were jealous that I’ve got Qinglan’s exclusive favor, humph."

Fang Tong turned her eyes away, refusing to look at her.

Shen Qinglan walked ahead, hearing the two behind her bickering again, and couldn’t help but shake his head with amusement.

Yu Xiaoxuan wanted to eat roast duck, so the three of them took a taxi to a duck restaurant in the city center known for its authentic duck.

"Qinglan, you have no idea, the catering at the cast is really bad. It’s just cafeteria food, and after a while, it’s just the same few dishes over and over. I’m almost sick of it," Yu Xiaoxuan complained all the way about the poor food at the set.

"I saw you posting pictures looking quite happy," Fang Tong exposed her lie.

"...That was me being professional."

"Eat as much as you want tonight, because once you get to Shengxuan, you won’t get this privilege, you must maintain your figure," Shen Qinglan interrupted the two who were about to start squabbling again.

Yu Xiaoxuan’s face fell, "Qinglan, you’re too unkind. Just yesterday my agent called me and said I’m too fat, and once my internship defense is over next week, I’ll have to officially start dieting. Qinglan, do I really look fat?"

Shen Qinglan looked at Yu Xiaoxuan seriously, then nodded, "Indeed, not slim."

Yu Xiaoxuan: ... The friendship boat capsized in an instant.

Fang Tong laughed on the side but seeing Yu Xiaoxuan was almost crying, she patted her shoulder, "Haha, Qinglan is just teasing you. You’re not fat at all, just a bit of baby fat on the face, which is actually quite cute."

Baby fat is for children, and at twenty-one, Yu Xiaoxuan felt no comfort in those words at all.

The three chatted and laughed their way to the duck restaurant, but unfortunately, they arrived too late. The place was already full, with a long queue outside.

After asking, they learned they would have to wait at least two hours. Yu Xiaoxuan and Fang Tong’s faces fell.

"Let’s try a different place. I remember there’s a Hangzhou cuisine restaurant nearby that’s really authentic. How about we go there and have a taste?" Shen Qinglan suggested, seeing the duo looking listless.

The Hangzhou cuisine restaurant was called Shanshui People and was owned by a middle-aged couple from Hang City. The food there was very authentic; Shen Qinglan and Shen Junyu had dined there once before.

Hangzhou cuisine tends to be sweet, which is quite different from the taste preferences of northerners. However, Fang Tong and Yu Xiaoxuan had never tried it before, and trying something new once in a while was refreshing, so the trio headed to Shanshui People.

They didn’t go for a private room but chose to sit in the main hall instead. The restaurant’s decor had a distinct Jiangnan charm, delicate and beautiful, with a hint of antique allure.

It was mealtime, so the hall was crowded, but they were lucky to find a table that had just been cleared.

"Here’s the menu." The waiter brought over the menu, and Shen Qinglan handed it directly to Yu Xiaoxuan.

"Qinglan, you’ve been to Hang City, so you must know what’s good. Why don’t you order?" Yu Xiaoxuan glanced at the menu and then handed it back to Shen Qinglan. Shen Qinglan didn’t decline and promptly ordered a few dishes.

While waiting for the food to arrive, Fang Tong received a call from Ding Minghui.

"I’m dining out with my roommates... not near the school, in the city center... I’ll head back to the dorm later tonight, hmm, you have a good meal, and I’ll come to see you after the internship defense is over."

Fang Tong spoke with Ding Minghui in a soft and gentle tone, nothing like the fierceness she showed when bickering with Yu Xiaoxuan. Yu Xiaoxuan watched her act all demure and dramatically rubbed her own arm.

"Oh my God, that’s so cheesy." Fang Tong hung up the phone, and Yu Xiaoxuan said, "Imagine if Ding Minghui saw your shrewish side, would he feel like his goddess image is shattered?"

Fang Tong snorted, "Whether he would or wouldn’t, I don’t know. But I do know your goddess image has long been gone."

Yu Xiaoxuan shrugged nonchalantly, "Qinglan is the goddess, I’m just a nutcase goddess, what do I have to fear?"

"You think if your agent heard that, you might not even get to eat Peking duck anymore?" Fang Tong said in a light and breezy tone, and Yu Xiaoxuan gritted her teeth.

Her agent was the famous Linda in the circle, a top-notch agent. She had launched many first-line celebrities. It was a surprise for Yu Xiaoxuan, a newcomer who knew nothing about the business, to be assigned to Linda. Many questioned it, yet some were waiting to see the drama unfold, for Linda was known for being notoriously strict with newcomers. Many had been reduced to tears by her harshness.

Yu Xiaoxuan was both thrilled and terrified to be under Linda’s wing.

"Fang Tong, bet I could bite you to death." Yu Xiaoxuan bared her teeth, revealing two cute little fangs.

Fang Tong made a face, "Come at me."

Yu Xiaoxuan was about to pounce but was stopped by Shen Qinglan, "Alright, that’s enough, be mindful of the public setting."

"Hmph, since Qinglan has spoken, I’ll settle the score with you later." Yu Xiaoxuan backed down, not forgetting to challenge Fang Tong.

Fang Tong was not the least bit intimidated, "We’ll see who ends up getting who."

Shen Qinglan could only feel helpless; these two would only be quiet if the sun rose from the west.

"Lanlan, what are you doing here?" A familiar male voice rang out.