Chapter 93: Date

Huang Xiaoxuan's face turned ugly when she heard her words. Memories of Long Yi's scary face when he discovered that the woman next to him was Huang Xiaoxuan, floated in her head. It made her tremble. Lyca was right, Long Yi could have killed him and she wouldn't be here right now. "He didn't." She swallowed the heartache down and glared at Lyca. "I told him, I saw his room open and I got curious so I walked inside and found him on the floor, lying. He was drunk so I tried to help him up when he started kissing me."

"Hmmm," Lyca said. She finished the four eggs and looked at her empty bowl. She wanted more. 

"He— Lyca you have to tell my grandfather that he should arrange for an engagement for Long Yi and me."

"Why not ask Long Yi yourself?" Most engagements were arranged by the family of the male.

"He said… he said… we should just forget about it. And treat it as a mistake."

"Too bad." Lyca shrugged.

"Why are you acting like that? Long Yi and I already slept together. You should tell grandfather about this and support me on my engagement."

"…" Wouldn't it be weird for her to tell their grandfather that Long Yi and Huang Xiaoxuan slept together so they should set up an engagement? That would make it too obvious that this was all Lyca's doing. "No. I won't." She answered, unable to process Huang Xiaoxuan's stupidity.

"Why? You— You are the one who dragged me into this."

"Right. I could also kill you if I want to." Lyca said. "I already helped."

"What help? You— You didn't even help me lift him towards the bed. I have to… That was no longer the point. I know grandfather favors you and was already treating you as the next clan head. So you should tell him about my marriage."

"Ask your father."

"He— He doesn't want to." Huang Xiaoxuan already asked her father for the marriage. However, Huang Li Duo's opinions towards Lyca was changing along with the changes that she brought to the Huang Family. Huang Xiaoxuan knew that her father would always favor the one that would help the Huang Family. Obviously, this marriage couldn't help the Huang Family in any way since the Long Family was their rival. "Lyca please… just tell grandfather about it."

"Does Long Yi like you?"

"That— "Huang Xiaoxuan turned speechless. Clearly, Long Yi liked Lyca instead of her. "But… something already happened."

"Fool." Lyca rolled her eyes. "Make him like you." Isn't that simple logic? If you like someone… try and make them like you. This Huang Xiaoxuan wanted marriage when clearly the guy likes someone else. She is truly hopeless. 

"But— " Huang Xiaoxuan's words were interrupted when someone knocked on the door. Hearing this, Lyca's face suddenly turned excited. She smiled and jumped out of the bed, leaving Huang Xiaoxuan alone in Shen Qui's room.

Lyca strode towards the door that was already opened by Shen Qui and immediately beamed at Long Yi. However, she soon realized that her actions had been too suspicious. So, she frowned, her gaze turned stern. "Why are you here?" she asked while standing next to Shen Qui. The man was still not wearing his shirt, proudly showing all the scratches on his shoulders and back. 

Lyca didn't know if he was doing this on purpose or he was really not comfortable with his clothes— not that she was complaining.

Long Yi smiled and handed Lyca a bouquet of flowers. Seeing this, Shen Qui smiled coldly. If only he gave her a box of donuts, then she would be happier.

"She's allergic." Shen Qui suddenly grabbed the flowers. "Mr. Long is clearly not paying attention. I am sure Mr. Long knew that we are throwing all the flowers that you sent. That's because of an allergy. Are you perhaps trying to kill my mistress?"

"…" The animosity in Shen Qui's words was too apparent it made her freeze. She doesn't have any allergies and she wasn't planning on having one. However, she immediately decided to play along. "Sadly, I am allergic to all flowers." She wanted to add how she was allergic to men like Long Yi too but remembered that Long Yi's rightful wife was still here. "Come inside Mr. Long. I will get dressed." She said and turned her back towards her room. 

Of course, Long Yi maintained the smile on his face as he walked inside Lyca's abode. Contrary to his expectations, the living room was simple without any florals and extravagant designs. A couch located near the fireplace and a small coffee table were in front of it. Even the carpet was beige and simple.

Did he misjudge her after all? He roamed his eyes inside the living room.

"Mr. Long…" Huang Xiaoxuan's meek voice immediately erased the smile on his face. He looked at the woman who was standing awkwardly near the kitchen. "I— " Seeing the dark look on Long Yi's face made Huang Xiaoxuan stutter. Long Yi was here to see Lyca and he even brought her flowers. A pang of jealousy twisted inside her. 

"Why are you here?" Long Yi asked.

"I— I was just— "

"I invited her to the festival." Lyca's voice came behind him. Long Yi immediately turned and saw Lyca wearing a simple beige sundress. Her hair was tied in a messy bun revealing her loop black earrings as huge shades hung on her nose. Her red lips smiled at him. "I'm sure… Mr. Long won't mind, right?"

Long Yi's face darkened but he quickly hid the emotions in his eyes. Instead, he smiled and Lyca. "Of course not. I am good. Are you ready?"

Lyca didn't answer him, instead, she looked at Shen Qui's door. When the door opened Lyca smiled and said, "Yes, we are ready."

"The four of us?" Long Yi felt his face turned hot from the anger that was starting to boil inside him. He couldn't help but wonder if Lyca had planned all this from the start. He eyed Shen Qui's casual appearance that contrasted his own clothes. 

Shen Qui was wearing black shorts and a faded blue shirt that made his muscles a little bit obvious, he paired it with some brown loafers. Compared to Shen Qui, Long Yi was wearing brown chinos and a white shirt with a blazer and leather black shoes. 

"Yes. Just like you said. A date." Lyca smiled sweetly as she walked towards Shen Qui. "Let's go?"

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