Chapter 1088 - Suddenly (1/2)

Xia Yanran hurriedly searched for a topic and brushed away the question Tang Chao gave to her.

Tang Chao was an understanding person, no longer bringing the topic up after noting that Xia Yanran seemed to be unwilling to talk about her private life.

The car arrived at a supper place in the city.

Xia Yanran didn’t want to go at first, but the car had stopped. If she asked to leave again, it didn’t seem to be too polite.

Seeing that Xia Yanran was still sitting there, Tang Chao seemed to realize something and hit his head. “Look at me. Since Miss Xia is wearing an evening gown, it’s naturally not very convenient for her.” Tang Chao glanced at Xiao Yi. “Brother Xiao, I left my jacket at the resort. Can you lend Miss Xia your jacket?”

Xiao Yi tapped the cigarette, not accepting or rejecting the request.

Tang Chao gave Xia Yanran Xiao Yi’s jacket immediately. “Miss Xia, you can wear Brother Xiao’s jacket. He hasn’t worn his jacket tonight yet, so it’s clean and doesn’t smell.”

Xia Yanran glanced at Xiao Yi, who had already walked towards the supper place.

Putting on his jacket, Xia Yanran got out of the car.

His jacket was very large and was able to cover her b.u.t.t. There was a faint cigarette scent on it, and it didn’t seem what Tang Chao said was true, about him not wearing it yet.

The three of them sat at a table by the window.

Ever the gentleman, Tang Chao pa.s.sed the menu to Xia Yanran. Xia Yanran didn’t reject the gesture and ordered a few dishes.

“Hey, Miss Xia, why did you order the dishes that Brother Xia likes usually?” Tang Chao asked with a laugh.

Xia Yanran’s heart skipped a beat, as she looked up at the man sitting diagonally opposite of her. He was looking down at his phone, as if he wasn’t paying attention to Tang Chao and her conversation.

After seeing him again, Xia Yanran realized that he had gotten a lot more quiet and calm, as he exuded a strong aura that stopped people from approaching him and looking at him.

Xia Yanran looked away. In order to hide her panicked heart, she ordered another two dishes that Xiao Yi didn’t eat usually.

After they ordered, Tang Chao ordered a few more dishes.

While they were waiting for their food, Tang Chao received a call. He glanced at the caller ID and apologized to Xia Yanran before going out to answer the call.

Xia Yanran and Xiao Yi were the only ones left at the table.

This supper place was really packed, and the other tables were all lively and cheerful. Their table was the only one that felt stiff and cold.

Xia Yanran took a few deep breaths, before she looked at the man again. Just as she looked over, he looked at her as well.

His eyes were dark, with an unreadable complexity in them.

Xia Yanran lowered her lashes, unable to stop herself from asking, “I heard from Xiao Mo that you’ve retired from the triad. How’s your body?”

Xiao Yi’s expression couldn’t be read as he gave a nasal hum of acknowledgement.

With that, they fell silent once more.

Xia Yanran felt an urge to cry. The relations.h.i.+p they once had could be described as a tough journey as they trekked through difficult times. Just as they thought everything would be fine, there was a depthless abyss beneath them. There was no way to retreat, so they could only end it there.

It was a good thing that Tang Chao came back quickly.

With Tang Chao around, the atmosphere eased a lot.

Yet halfway through the meal, Tang Chao received another call. He glanced at the caller ID, unable to hold back the urge and cursed.

He didn’t pick up, but the person calling didn’t give in either.

Tang Chao sent a strange glance to the man who was drinking quietly beside him. “Where’s your phone?”

“In the car.”

“No wonder. She’s even calling me, do you want to answer the call?” Tang Chao pa.s.sed his phone to Xiao Yi.