Chapter 82 - What a Pity (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

She felt a pinch in her heart as she reached for her card and tried to hand it over.

That was when she heard Mu Xichen say, “Here.”

The waiter took his card. “Please wait a moment.”

Li Beinian was shocked. “Didn’t we agree that this was my treat?”

“Next time.” Mu Xichen took a sip of the tea and got up. “Let’s go.”

Li Beinian hurriedly followed suit. “Hold up, I’m not treating you to something this expensive the next time.”

Mu Xichen casually glanced at her. “That’s fine, we can eat something else.”

Li Beinian felt as if there was some subtext to his words.

But Mu Xichen acted as if it was all normal.

Was she thinking too much again?

After settling the bill, Mu Xichen and Li Beinian left and saw the military-green Hummer in the distance.

Gu Mingye rolled down the car windows. “Aye, what a coincidence. Get on.”

Li Beinian shot him a look of disdain.

Coincidence?

As if she’d believe him!

Mu Xichen opened the car door but stood still. He turned towards Li Beinian.

Li Beinian was taken aback. “W-What?”

“Get in.” His tone was calm as usual.

“No need, I’ll just take a ca—”

“Get in.” Mu Xichen repeated.

Li Beinian kept quiet.

She just had to be obedient after having a meal on him!

Once she was in the car, Li Beinian sat on the far side and looked out the window.

The weather wasn’t terribly good that day. The clouds were dark and heavy and oddly oppressing.