Chapter 50 (1/2)

Chapter 50: On the Drinking Table

The person that Xiao Xiao had been chatting animatedly with was none other than Mo Fei.

Mo Fei’s lips curled up in a half-smile as he watched the color drain out of Anran’s face. This time, he wouldn’t let go of her. Even if he had to force her, he would keep her by his side, no matter what.

Practically everyone in the room could sense the tension between Anran and Mo Fei. Xiao Xiao smirked, then pretended to be surprised as she asked, “Anran, do you and Mo Fei know each other?”

Anran came back to her senses and glanced at Xiao Xiao without speaking.

Tong Wenhai looked at Anran, then at Mo Fei and asked, “Mo Fei, do you two know each other?”

Mo Fei broke his stare, and turned his head to smile at his father-in-law, then said, “Dad, Anran and I were classmates. We haven’t seen each other for years, and I didn’t expect to meet her here.”

“Oh, I see.” Tong Wenhai nodded with understanding.

Huang Dexing, who had been standing by watching, raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled knowingly without uttering a word.

Mo Fei turned around, extended his hand to Anran, and said with a smile, “Anran, long time no see.”

Anran took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. She plastered a fake smile on her face and reached out to shake his hand, then said a little awkwardly, “It’s been a long time.”

Mo Fei held her hand, and his fingers rubbed the back of her hand without the others noticing.

Anran instantly yanked her hands away in alarm and glared at him with wide eyes. The man in front of her felt like a stranger to her, and there was no sign of the man that she had once known six years ago.

Tong Wenhai was slightly confused by Anran’s overly violent reaction and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Mo Fei retracted his hand, then stared at Anran with a faint smile and simply said, “I’m not sure. Perhaps Anran didn’t want to shake my hand.”

Tong Wenhai looked at Anran inquisitively, as if trying to gauge the truthfulness of Mo Fei’s words.

“How could that be, right Anran? Mo Fei is so handsome. If it was me, I would be dying to shake hands with him.” Xiao Xiao said mockingly.

Seeing the situation, Anran smiled awkwardly and defended herself. “No, no, that’s not how it is at all. Mr. Mo accidentally shocked me.”

“Haha, it seems that Mo Fei’s good looks have electrified you, but unfortunately for Xiao Xiao and Anran, he is no longer available. Mr. Mo already has a wife, who is Chief Tong’s daughter, and they are very much in love. A few years ago, Miss Tong went to the United States to further her studies, and Mr. Mo stayed by her side the entire time. They have just returned recently,” Huang Dexing said jokingly.

What they didn’t notice was that Mo Fei’s expression had changed noticeably compared to a moment ago; although he was still smiling, his smile had stiffened a little. His change in expression didn’t escape the perceptive eyes of Anran, who had been with him for four years.

Anran avoided eye contact with him and said, “Let’s sit down, talk, and discuss matters while eating. I’ll go ask the waiter to serve us.”

“Yes, yes, let’s all sit down. Why are we still standing?” Huang Dexing echoed.

Upon hearing this, everyone sat down, one by one, while Anran left the room to find the waiter. Everyone took a deep breath to ease the tension in the room.

After regaining her composure outside the room, Anran entered with a smile on her face and tried not to make eye contact with Mo Fei.