She purposely said the word 'customer' so loud that it stung Huang Meuting's diaphragm and her heart.
"Mei-Ting, come in." Shi Nan led her to the living room and poured her a glass of juice from the fridge. After placing it in front of her, he sat down on the sofa on the other side, feeling as uneasy as Huang Meiteng.
"You all … When did you live together? " After hesitating for a long time, Huang Meuting finally asked this question carefully. He silently gazed at Shi Nan and held his breath as he waited for his reply.
It was at this moment that Zhou Yun called out from the kitchen, "Shi Nan, help me get the vegetable basket from the balcony."
Shi Nan stood up, walked to the balcony, and took the vegetable basket into the kitchen. At this moment, Zhou Yun said, "There are so many things to wash. Shi Nan, would you like to help me wash the vegetables?"
"Yes." "Yes." Shi Nan replied. He was helping in the kitchen with a heavy heart. However, his heart was with Huang Meuting in the living room.
Huang Meding was sitting in the living room. She couldn't stay, but she couldn't leave either. He felt like he was a clown, so unnecessary. There was no room for her here. Look at how intimate they were!
He got up and walked to the kitchen door and said, "Zhou Yun, Shi Nan, I suddenly remembered that I have something to do at home. You two take your time."
"No!" It's almost time for the pot to boil. How can you just leave like that? " Zhou Yun refused to obey and waved at her, saying, "Quickly go to the living room and watch TV. You probably haven't done this kind of housework before, right? So, it's better to just wait for us. "
Huang Meuting's face grew hot. It was unknown whether Zhou Yun had said it on purpose or not. After hesitating for a moment, he obediently returned to the living room to watch TV.
Not long after, she heard Zhou Yun call her over to eat. Huang Meiteng walked over to the dining table and sat down. Zhou Yun, still acting like a hostess, greeted, "Meiding, you don't have to be so polite. Eat more."
"Yes." "En." Huang Meuting replied, but she didn't have the slightest appetite as she looked at the items on the table. Like her, Shi Nan spoke very little. Only Zhou Yun kept chattering non-stop. He picked up a piece of beef and placed it in Shi Nan's bowl. He said with a smile, "Shi Nan, you can try out this beef. It's pretty good and very fresh."
Shi Nan glanced at her uncomfortably and said, "I'll do it myself."
Huang Meuting felt that she could not take it anymore. Her heart ached so much that she could not swallow anything. The hand holding the chopsticks did not even dare to go into the pot. He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to control his emotions at this moment.
Lowering her head, she noticed that there was an extra shrimp roll in the bowl and looked up in surprise. Seeing that Shi Nanxin was looking at her with a faint smile, he said, "Eat more. Otherwise, you'll have to go home for another meal tonight."
"Thank you." Huang Meuting looked at him emotionally. At the moment when she was the most embarrassed, Shi Nan helped her out of this predicament. She didn't know if Shi Nan did it intentionally or not, but she really wanted to thank him.
"The water tofu is also not bad, all of you come and try." Zhou Yun suddenly said.
Seeing her take water tofu to put in the pot, as well as spinach to throw into the pot, Huang Meting hurriedly said, "Zhou Yun, spinach cannot be eaten together with tofu, it's not good for the body."
Zhou Yun was surprised for a moment, his hand that was holding the plate froze in midair, and then he placed the spinach back on the table and laughed dryly, "Is that so? I don't know yet, but you know more about encyclopedia. "
Huang Meuting laughed, "I don't know much about it. It's just that I suddenly got interested in studying food and nutrition."
Shi Nan was slightly apprehensive. He recalled the lunch Mrs Liu had brought him every day. Every meal was prepared personally by her. Actually, he already knew about it, but she had always thought that he didn't.
She had clearly said that they would never appear in each other's circle of life again, yet she had secretly used this method to care for him. His guilt and his gratitude had always been deeply hidden deep within her heart.
"Let's have a drink. Don't drink too much." Zhou Yun suddenly suggested. Without waiting for the two to agree, he stood up and walked over to the wine cabinet. He took out a bottle of red wine and three goblets and poured a cup for everyone.
Then he raised his own glass and said, "Come, let's toast. Wish us success in our own career!"
Successful career love? Huang Meding smiled wryly in her heart. She did not even have professional love! Still, she picked up her glass of wine and clinked it with the two of them. "Congratulations," she said, forcing a smile.
Raising her head, she poured the wine from her bosom into her mouth. After drinking this wine, she really should leave. It was time to let go! There was no longer any reason to insist, was there?
A warm hand took hold of her cup and lifted it from her mouth. It was still Shi Nan. He took down her cup with concern and said, "Don't drink so much. Be careful not to hurt your body."
Huang Mei Ting looked at her empty hands and then stared at him blankly. "I want to bless you, but can't I?"
Shi Nan smiled. "Zhou Yun and I are neighbors in Tang City, not lovers. What is there to wish for?" He could not bear to see her sad again, even though he really wanted to follow Zhou Yun's wishes and make her give up.
However, every time he looked at her, he felt a stabbing pain in his heart. How could he not understand the bitterness in her heart?
"Shi Nan, what are you talking about? What difference does it make if everyone is happy to drink more today? Give me back my cup. " Zhou Yun said in a hurry. He then continued to place food in Shi Nan's bowl. "Come, quickly eat. Mei Ting, hurry up and eat as well."
Hearing Shi Nan's words, Huang Meuting was not happy at all. She had seen it all with her own eyes. He wanted her to believe that he and Zhou Yun were just neighbors, only friends? She wasn't an idiot!
It wasn't easy for her to finish the dinner, and Huang Meuting finally had a reason to take her leave. Zhou Yun originally wanted to help with the dishes, but he quickly said, "You can't do these menial tasks anymore. Let me do it instead."
With a serious ego, Huang Meuting stood up and said, "Then I'll go back first. Thank you for dinner."
"I'll take you down." Shi Nan opened his mouth without thinking and wiped his hands with a tissue. When he stood up, Zhou Yun, who was busy putting away the table, had accidentally made Zhou Yun wet with oil.
"Ah, Shi Nan, how are you? Are you hot?" Zhou Yun quickly put down his bowl and took a tissue to test the grease on his pants.
Shi Nan quickly pulled her up from the ground and said, "It's okay, I'll go change clothes. Mei Ting, wait for me." With that, he turned around and walked quickly towards the bedroom.
After Huang Meuting and Zhou Yun saw him walk into the bedroom, Zhou Yun said to himself in self-reproach, "Ai, how clumsy." Saying that, he turned to Huang Meuting and said, "Meiding, you're in a hurry to go back right? Let me send you down. "
"No need, I'll go down myself." Huang Meuting knew that she didn't want Shi Nan to send her off, and even suspected that she purposely dirty Shi Nan's clothes. Since that was the case, she might as well be more tactful.
Zhou Yun insisted on seeing her out. After seeing her to the elevator, he smiled and said, "Be careful on the road. When you're free, welcome here. Next time we don't eat hotpot, I'll cook Tang City's special dishes for you."
"Mm, thank you. I'll definitely come if I have time." After saying that, the elevator door slowly closed. As for her tears, they flowed down slowly. Unable to control herself any longer, she leaned against the wall and began to sob.
She really didn't think it would be like this. Tonight was probably the most depressing night of her life. He was clearly so heartbroken that he was about to die, yet he still forced himself to smile. Who would be able to stop such pain?
While wiping away her tears, she walked towards the direction of the car. There were countless pairs of eyes looking at her from all around the garden, but she didn't pay them any heed. It was because she could no longer pretend to be strong. She really needed the release of her tears!
"Beautiful!" A familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him. It was Shi Nan! This time, Huang Meuting did not wait for him, but hastened her steps and ran in the direction of Zi Che. That's right, she wanted to escape. She was a coward!
Unfortunately, someone caught her wrist after she had run a few steps. Shi Nan circled around and saw that her face was covered in tears. He felt a stabbing pain in his heart. He could not help but hold her little face and call out softly, "Meiting …"
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't be crying in front of you, but I can't stand it anymore. I've never felt this bad before, you know? "Shi Nan …" I have no way of seeing you and other women like this … "
Huang Meding whimpered as tears fell from her eyes, falling into Shi Nan's palms.
Shi Nan suddenly pulled her into his embrace, stroking her hair as he whispered into her ear, "Meiting, Zhou Yun is my neighbor, and it was her parents who had asked me to take good care of her. My relationship with her isn't as close as you think."
"I don't believe it …" Huang Meding shook her head as she continued to cry. What she saw was not the case at all. He and Zhou Yun were clearly so close, like a happy couple living together. Zhou Yun was like a mistress!
"You don't even believe me anymore? When have I ever lied to you? " Shi Nan lowered his head and gently kissed the tears on her face.
Why was he so anxious to explain himself to her? Wasn't the best way to let go of each other was to make her give up first? But when he saw her tears, his mind went blank.
Subconsciously, he still didn't want her to misunderstand him. In his heart, she was the only person who held a position!
When his lips landed on Huang Meuting's face, she was stunned. He kissed her again? Was it because he couldn't help but kiss her? A sympathetic kiss? She had no idea what he was thinking.
Sometimes he was cold to her, sometimes he was hot to her. What did he want? She really couldn't understand.