103 WE HAVE ME (1/2)
Zhong Feng and Hu Lei were a little late for the dinner organised by Zhong Mian. There had been a road incident on their route, delaying their drive. They were not inappropriately late for the meal. Still, half an hour had passed by the time they arrived at the restaurant.
The chosen restaurant was not extravagant. Mian had opted for a simple Japanese establishment which prided itself in authentic cuisine and a low-key atmosphere. She had thought that it would create a comfortable ambience for the meeting.
When Zhong Feng and Hu Lei arrived, their presence could not be ignored by both diners and employees. The striking man wore a simple black suit, but it enhanced his looks. There was nothing to distract from his natural appeal.
The woman wore an off-white short dress with silver pumps which gave her an ethereal look. Her hair was held up in a simple bun at the top of her head, enhancing her small adorable face. With her yellow eyes, it was hard not to assume that she was an elf in the mortal realm.
The hostess in the restaurant immediately directed them to their table. She did not even need to ask about their reservation. The elegant woman had told her that she would know when the other member of their party came in.
The couple walked hand-in-hand as if they were gliding to the table where Kong Ou and Zhong Mian were already seated. Unfortunately, the reaction of the older pair to their presence was quite unusual. Zhong Mian seemed shocked while Kong Ou was in a daze.
When Hu Lei and Zhong Feng came to a stop at the table, the other two remained in their strange state. The short woman looked up at Ah Feng in question. However, he seemed equally puzzled. Then, the most surprising thing happened.
”Miss Hu Lei!” Kong Ou called out, standing up quickly.
He seemed to have shaken his surprised daze faster than Mian.
Both Zhong Feng and Hu Lei were surprised by the sudden mention of her name. They had not informed Mian that Hu Lei would be coming. He had only mentioned that he would come with someone. Even if he had, it would have been inappropriate for the man to call out to her.
Still, their surprise could not be compared to Mian's. Originally, she had been shocked by the fact that Hu Lei was back and acting all lovey-dovey with her brother once again. However, her shock had been amplified by her lover's reaction.
The confused look on her face did not last for long on her face. When all was said and done, she was a refined lady. She could always call on her etiquette training when she encountered a confusing or awkward situation.
”Feng'er, Miss Hu, I am glad that you could make it.” She stood up and smiled cordially.
Zhong Feng did not like talking unnecessarily, even when his family members were involved. He could only be considered talkative when he was with Hu Lei. He nodded in acknowledgement at his sister while casting a sharp eye on her companion.
”I am sorry for intruding on your dinner. Thank you for having me.” Hu Lei spoke politely.
”Miss Hu Lei, do you remember me?” Kong Ou interrupted before she could even finish her words.
A strange silence fell upon the group. No one knew how to react to the situation. Luckily, Zhong Mian was an experienced hostess who knew how to suppress her own feelings of discomfort for the sake of good manners.
”Let me introduce you to my boyfriend, Doctor Kong Ou. This is my brother and his friend, Hu Lei.” She provided a path to diffuse the awkwardness in the room.