NOVPUBChapter 265: 265. You Treat Us as Amusement (3)_1
Chapter 265: 265. You Treat Us as Amusement (3)_1
The lights suddenly dimmed, coupled with the sound from the screen creating a suspenseful atmosphere instantly. Some of the more timid women immediately huddled up to their boyfriends.
Indeed, while most couples might choose a romantic or artistic film for their first date, this pair deviated, choosing a horror film advertised as the most frightening in the theater.
Jian Qing watched the screen for ten minutes, her initial interest gradually waning. She glanced over to her side and found him equally unfazed.
“Xiaojing, let’s get out of here.”
As for this horror movie, she couldn’t figure out what was so scary about it.
Quan Jingwu flashed an amused smile and took her hand. “Alright.”
Without causing any disturbance, the two of them left through the side door of the dark projection room.
Left in their seats, a large tub of popcorn and untouched drinks marked their brief presence.
By the time they left the theater, night had fallen.
The multi-colored neon lights lit up the streets and Beijing remained busy and lively at night.
As they walked down the street hand in hand, they drew others’ attention.
“Hungry?” He brushed her stray hair away from her ears and tucked it behind.
Jian Qing nodded, and remembering something, her eyes lit up, “Xiaojing, let’s have hot pot.”
“Hot pot?” He frowned slightly.
“Yeah, I haven’t had it for a long time.” The mere thought of the hot pot she’d had with Yifei was enough to whet her appetite.
“You have a weak stomach, you can’t eat spicy food.” When it came to her health, Quan Jingwu was always resolute.
Jian Qing hugged his arm, teasingly pleading, “Xiaojing, just once, please? I promise not to make it too spicy.”
Faced with her charms, his unwavering thoughts started to sway, almost immediately giving in.
Seeing his softened gaze, Jian Qing seized the opportunity, standing on her tiptoes to plant a resounding kiss.
“Mwah—”
The ringing sound made her blush slightly.
Quan Jingwu’s eyes deepened; he was helpless against her.
Hiding his amusement, he lightly brushed her nose, “Alright, Let’s go.”
Was that a yes?
Her eyes were shining brightly as she scampered to the car, pulling open the door and slipping in.
Seeing her impatience, Quan Jingwu chuckled quietly, starting the car to take his food-obsessed girl to fill her stomach.
When they arrived at their destination, Jian Qing was taken aback as she looked at the sign above the door.
“Xiaojing, why did you bring me here?”
Did Qianshi Restaurant serve hot pot?
“You will see.” Saying this, he leaned over to unbuckle her seatbelt and then opened the door to exit the car.
At this hour, Qianshi Restaurant was usually teeming with patrons, with the ground floor almost always full. However, instead of taking the stairs, they took the elevator directly to the ninth floor.
As it happened, both Quan Mingxuan and Han Yue were at Qianshi Restaurant that evening as well.
When Quan Jingwu arrived, someone informed Quan Mingxuan.
“Oh my, what brings both of you here?” Quan Mingxuan greeted from the entrance, looking over at the arriving couple and sparring playfully.
“Not welcome?” Jian Qing quipped lightly. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Quan Mingxuan shrugged, retorting sarcastically, “Not at all! In fact, with both of you here, my humble restaurant is greatly honored! I’ve even come out personally to welcome you.”
“Order hot pot.” Quan Jingwu demanded.
“Understood, sir,” Quan Mingxuan responded sarcastically.
How come his brother wasn’t as charming as others, he wondered?
Jingwu led Jian Qing into the dining area, where Han Yue was waiting inside.
“So you two have just come from a date?” Peeved, Han Yue blurted out the moment he saw them.
Quan Jingwu shot him a cold glance, leaving him to infer the meaning on his own.
“I heard from Axuan, you two are going for the school’s anniversary day after tomorrow?” Han Yue swirled his glass of wine to start a conversation.
“Are you coming too?” Jian Qing affirmed, not missing a beat.
“Of course! Don’t you know that there will be a spectacle wherever you two are? I am not going to miss out on the fun.” Han Yue poured himself a glass of wine.
Though he had received the invitation, he had no intentions of attending the anniversary initially, but since the two of them were planning to go, he decided to join for the experience.
He was certain, with these two, there would be a spectacle.
Upon hearing him, Jian Qing narrowed her eyes, her tone frosty, “So you find our company entertaining?”
Han Yue paused mid-pour, caught under two frosty glares, his back slightly chilled. He laughed nervously, “No way! I’m an alumnus of Imperial Academy too. The anniversary is a big deal, and naturally, I should attend to bond with old classmates.”
On their lives, he wouldn’t dare to tease them, unless he wanted to get beaten up.
Having relayed the menu to the kitchen staff, Quan Mingxuan walked in to find Han Yue spinning tales.
“Ayue, don’t spout nonsense this late, it’s unappetizing,” Mingxuan commented.
“Drink your wine.” Han Yue poured three glasses and was about to pour a fourth when Jingwu stopped him.
“My precious doesn’t drink wine, she drinks juice.”
Han Yue gave Jian Qing a strange look, “Jian Qing, you don’t drink alcohol?”
“Is that strange?” Jian Qing challenged.
Han Yue was about to nod in agreement, but catching the cold glare from the corner of his eyes, he changed his response, shaking his head, “Nothing strange about it. It’s perfectly normal.”
Quan Mingxuan took a sip of his wine, suppressing a laugh.
He was also surprised to know that Jian Qing didn’t drink.
All the dishes were served during their conversation. The steaming pot was sizzling and the sight was mouth-watering.
Luckily, both Han Yue and Mingxuan were capable of handling spicy food, otherwise tasting the hot pot would have been impossible.
“Hisss—” Han Yue gasped after a few bites, his handsome face turning bright red suddenly.
When he looked across the table, he froze, his chopsticks hovering mid-air.
Were they eating the same hot pot?
Jian Qing was eating calmly, her porcelain-like complexion not changing color.
