C73

Chapter 73 - Goodbye to Huo Ting

Old mister Nan and Nanqiao sat there and watched the TV for a while. When the program ended, it was time to advertise. Nanqiao turned around and looked in the direction of the kitchen and said, "I think it's better if we go in and help."

Old mister Nan raised his eyebrows and pretended to be angry: "What, you don't want to be here with me, this bad old man, you can't wait even for a moment, and want to fly to your husband's side?"

Nanqiao laughed out loud. "What are you saying? I'm afraid that old mister will despise me for being so bored."

"If that's the case, then come and chat with me."

Nanqiao rummaged in the refrigerator for a bag of peanuts and two bottles of beer before turning back. Old Mr. Nan had treated him with disdain, and had also ordered him to bring some sausages and Maotai wine.

South Bridge had never understood wine tasting. After taking a sip of the Maotai wine, he only felt that the flavor was spicy and rich. After taking another sip, he actually felt that it wasn't too bad.

Old mister Nan chuckled and said, "Not bad, this wine of mine is good stuff. It's because I see how filial you are and how good you are at cooking, that's why I let you take advantage of me."

Nanqiao clenched his fists. After a moment of hesitation, he finally opened his mouth. "Old mister, actually, I didn't cook those dishes. It was Yu Cen Ran!"

"I know."

"You know?"

Nanqiao was surprised, while Old mister Nan narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly. "Little Yu is my disciple, how could I not know his craftsmanship?"

Nanqiao thought to himself, 'That's right. It can't be that this is the first time that Yu Cen Ran has cooked for Mr Nan. Based on how familiar they are, how could they not be able to tell the difference?'

Old mister Nan was very understanding, and South Bridge was moved. He pointed towards the kitchen: "Since you know, why did you let Yu Cen Ran wash the dishes?"

"Hehe, that silly kid wants to lighten the burden on you. If he doesn't want to do anything, then I, the old man, can't possibly place a knife on his neck, can I?"

Yu Cen Ran wanted to help her?

At this time, old mister Nan leaned over and picked up a piece of sausage. He took another sip of his sausage and sighed: "Little Yu, your mouth is a little bad. It's not bad for you, but it's good for you. You can't not feel it, can you, South Bridge?"

"I …"

Old mister Nan continued, "If Old Yu hadn't fallen ill, how could Little Yu have abandoned the interior design and gone into business? He clearly likes to design things, but it's useless to say it. South Bridge, you stay by his side. You have to be more concerned about him."

Nan Qiao bit his lower lip, and after a while, he nodded: "Ok."

Yu Cen Ran had already finished her work and came out. She took off her apron and gloves, walked to the South Bridge and sat down. "I've been chatting with my master for so long. What are you talking about?"

South Bridge lifted his head and looked at Yu Cen Ran. This man with a cold face actually had such a resplendent dream. For some reason, his heart ached and he shook his head, "It's okay, I'm tired. Let's go rest."

After staying on a private island for a few days, South Bridge finally came out of the pain of losing his mother. Normally, when he was bored, he would go and have a chat with old mister Nan, and other than studying, he also gained a lot of experience from the older generation.

One day later, Yu Cen Ran and Nan Qiao will be returning. Old Master Nan had Ah Fa prepare a lot of dry goods for them to bring back. Before leaving, he even stuffed two bottles of Maotai wine into Nan Qiao's hands.

Yu Cen Ran took it and looked at it with narrowed eyes. She said in a playful tone, "This is Master's long-cherished old Maotai. It seems that he hates you."

"It's just love the house." He blurted out.

Feeling Yu Cen Ran's gaze on him, the South Bridge hung up a smile, and pushed his hair behind his ears. "I mean, attractive women are always so popular, they can't be envied."

Yu Cen Ran sneered as she silently cursed him. She wrapped her arms around the South Bridge's waist as she watched the island get smaller and smaller before finally turning into a tiny black dot.

Back in A city, Yu Cen Ran saw that Nanqiao's mood stabilized a lot and finally felt relieved to return to work. Meanwhile, Nanqiao stayed at home and played with the scum until a call came.

Standing at the door of the Western Restaurant that Huo Ting had agreed to meet with, Nanqiao was a bit hesitant. His eyes were filled with hesitation. For some reason, whenever Nanqiao thought of Huo Ting's face, she would feel inexplicably irritated.

Taking a deep breath, South Bridge clenched his fists and walked into the dining hall.

"Welcome." The receptionist at the entrance opened the glass door for South Bridge in a cordial manner.

The South Bridge politely nodded to the waiter. Then, he raised his head to look around the room before locking his gaze on a man sitting by the window.

Was that Huo Ting? When the South Bridge saw Huo Ting's appearance, their hearts thumped loudly. How could a person who used to be gentle like jade and bright sunlight become so haggard now?

South Bridge stood far away and looked over carefully. Huo Ting's chin still had the beard that had emerged, and his eyes no longer shined. It was a bit sad for South Bridge. However, he had to explain it clearly to Huo Ting.

He walked over to the South Bridge and stood in front of Huo Ting. Huo Ting saw someone standing in front of him from the corner of his eyes. He suddenly became energetic and quickly sat up straight.

"South Bridge, you're here." Huo Ting stood up and pulled out a chair for South Bridge.

Nanqiao did not ignore the excitement and happiness in Huo Ting's eyes. He turned around and only nodded slightly. He looked at Huo Ting and said, "Huo Ting, I've come to explain something to you."

South Bridge had no intention of sitting down.

A warm smile hung on Huo Ting's face. "Alright, you can say anything you want. Sit down first."

Huo Ting hastily placed the cup of cappuccino that the waiter had just served in front of South Bridge. "Your favorite, cappuccino."

Huo Ting looked at the South Bridge like a kid who was looking forward to praise. He didn't know that the South Bridge didn't like the sweetness of the cappuccino, but after he returned home, the South Bridge had slowly fallen in love with the same flavor as Yu Cen Ran.

Since he couldn't bear it anymore, he sat down. He placed the cup of coffee in front of him and took a sip before raising his head to look at Huo Ting.

Clenching his coffee cup tightly with both hands, Nanqiao opened her mouth gently, "Huo Ting, there are some things that I think it's better for me to explain to you clearly."

"South Bridge!"

Huo Ting called out with some hesitation, and an expression of patience appeared on his face. "Can you not say anything?"

Huo Ting lowered his head slightly and closed his eyes. He looked so sad that he didn't want to hear what South Bridge had to say next.

Nanqiao's lips trembled, and he hardened his heart. "I no longer have any feelings for you. Huo Ting, we are impossible. You have to seek your own happiness."

Huo Ting lowered his head and smiled bitterly, as if he was mocking himself. South Bridge had been waiting all this time. She had been waiting for Huo Ting to say that she had given up on him.

However, Huo Ting did not do so. He gathered his emotions and raised his head to look at South Bridge, "South Bridge, don't do this. Listen to me."

Nanqiao interrupted, "Huo Ting, you don't have to say anything. Right now, I no longer have any feelings or concerns for you. I also don't want to have any connections between us in the future."

The reason why his words sounded so cool was because he didn't want Huo Ting to lose himself in the world of the past.

South Bridge had never known that Huo Ting was also a stubborn person. She had never known that a man who used to be gentle like the wind could actually change into a completely different person just for his stubborn love.

Huo Ting's tone was filled with anxiety. His voice also rose a lot as he said, "I know. I know you're angry, but South Bridge, listen to me."

South Bridge could feel the people around him watching him and felt a bit ashamed, but Huo Ting didn't care about that. He quickly reached out to grab South Bridge's hand and pulled it out.

"Huo Ting, let go." After saying that, Nanqiao took his bag and left.

"South Bridge, I beg of you, please let me finish speaking." Huo Ting blocked the way to the South Bridge. The South Bridge was frozen in place, hands clenched tightly.

"I know you're very angry. I also know that I intentionally told the media that I was in the wrong when I married you. But that was because I loved you. It was all because of Yu Cen Ran …"

Nan Qiao bit his lips and interrupted, "It's meaningless to say these things now. Huo Ting, I really don't love you, and I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore. "Since you're already engaged to Gu Qiao, then live your lives well and not disturb me any longer."

Huo Ting's body trembled as he retreated a few steps back. He reached out to take the South Bridge, but the latter quietly avoided it.

"Although I'm engaged to her, I don't love her. I don't have her in my heart, nor will I touch a single hair on her head. There's only you in my heart."

Huo Ting was extremely excited. When South Bridge heard Huo Ting's words, he felt even more awkward. Now that everything had changed, what could she do?

"Huo Ting, now that you and Gu Qiao have decided on a marriage, she will be your future wife. Please treat her well, and please treat your love well."

Huo Ting didn't know that he should stop there, but he still blocked the South Bridge. "South Bridge, I don't love her. I won't be happy with her, and I won't touch her either. I've made a mistake, is there really no room for turning back?"

Huo Ting was anxious.

However, Nan Qiao only shook his head indifferently. His attitude was very resolute: "Huo Ting, I've finished what I wanted to tell you. I hope that you won't disturb me in the future. Take care of yourselves."

"South Bridge, I heard that your mother passed away."

Huo Ting changed the subject and stopped talking about his feelings for the South Bridge. The South Bridge was mentioned by Huo Ting and his expression became sad. He finished the coffee in his cup in one gulp to cover his expression.

Huo Ting held onto South Bridge's hand and said in a gentle voice, "I'm sorry, I know you're feeling very sad. I promise you, I won't pester you anymore, but can you let me spend this most difficult period of time with you as a friend?"

'Not a lover. Not talking about the past, just giving my friends the attention they deserve … '

When Nan Qiao heard Huo Ting's words, he raised his head and met Huo Ting's gaze. Seeing the eagerness and sincerity in Huo Ting's gaze, he was moved and nodded his head.

Huo Ting smiled when he saw the South Bridge. He felt a little comfortable. Seeing his beloved girl right in front of him, he didn't know how to explain his feelings.