Seeing there was no other way, Shang Ziqian finally left with his men.
Booth.
Wen Tingxue got a cup of hot water for Xu Kexin to hold and warm herself.
"Thank you."
Xu Kexin thanked her dazedly.
Then, she pursed her lips a little shyly and asked, "If we go to court, how long will it take?"
"This... I'm not too sure," Wen Tingxue picked up her phone, "I'll ask."
"Don't!"
She stopped her, her lowered eyelashes full of worry.
"I'll find a new guardian first."
Seeing her confusion, Xu Kexin was silent for a moment, "My mother has already passed away, and I have no relatives around me."
Even if she did, it wouldn't be convenient for them to raise her.
Wen Tingxue didn't expect her situation to be so difficult and didn't know how to speak for a moment.
She was always afraid of hurting her.
"...I'm leaving now."
Xu Kexin couldn't sit still and put down her water glass. As she stood up, she remembered the clothes she was wearing.
A rare flicker of hesitation appeared between her eyebrows.
Wen Tingxue quickly said, "It's okay, you can wear it and go. I can take a taxi. Oh, right, take this first, and give it back to me when you have money."
She fumbled in her pocket for a few hundred yuan and stuffed it all into her hand.
Xu Kexin didn't like this kind of charity, but her current situation didn't allow her to be proud.
After whispering "Thank you," she quickly left.
Her back was desolate, but her spine was straight.
Wen Tingxue was afraid that Shang Ziqian's men would be at the door and wanted to follow quietly.
But Que You pulled her back down.
"Shang Ziqian didn't intend to harm her. With Brother Yu making a scene, he has an explanation to give when he returns, and he won't send people to block her anymore."
"If you don't believe me, I'll have someone follow and protect her." Que You lowered his head and sent a message.
Wen Tingxue thanked him softly.
Que You smiled, "Why be so polite? Everyone who can sit here is a friend."
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The band's performance ended, and it was already half past eleven.
The four of them came down from the stage.
The lights on the second floor were completely extinguished, and the DJ and the atmosphere group began to take over.
More than half of the people in the booths left instantly.
Wen Tingxue couldn't help but turn her head and ask, "Brother Que You, is it usually half past eleven?"
Que You said, "Not really, it should be past midnight in normal circumstances."
"Ah..."
The little girl nodded thoughtfully.
Then, did he count as working overtime these past few days?
As she was thinking, Yu Wenli sat down beside her and habitually pinched her cheek, "What are you thinking about?"
Wen Tingxue chuckled and said, "I lost your cigarettes."
She had lost them somewhere when she was busy looking for the class monitor.
Yu Wenli laughed, "Just this?"
"Mm."
Her crisp voice.
Yu Wenli's eyes darkened, and he pulled her into his arms, burying his head in her shoulder.
"Then I won't smoke. I'll smoke you."
Wen Tingxue: "..."
Was he treating her like a cat?
Ever since he knew she had a kitten named Xiao Jiu at home, he had to pet her for a while every day.
He loved cats dearly.
If it weren't for Aunt Wen being allergic to cat hair.
He probably would have kept a large group of cats and dogs.
No wonder his WeChat avatar was a cat.
After snuggling in his arms for a while, she couldn't help but reach out and poke his firm and strong abs.
She also snuck in ać¸.
It was a bit hard, but the feel seemed pretty good.
As she wanted to touch more, a lazy, drawn-out nasal sound sounded in her ear.
"Hmm?"
With a hint of sleepy, noble laziness, like a feather, it brushed against her heart.
It tickled and sent shivers down her spine.
The little girl blinked shyly and leaned close to his ear, whispering:
"Brother Yu, I want to go to the restroom."
She had drunk beverages all evening and was about to burst.
She was too embarrassed to ask Que You to lead the way.
Yu Wenli's eyes immediately looked up, and he tilted his head suspiciously, then took her hand and walked towards the restroom.
The design of the Black Hole Bar was rather complicated, and newcomers would definitely not be able to find the restroom.
Therefore, most of the people who came here were regulars.
Or they were brought by someone.
After all, it was Chi Zerui's uncle's territory, and it was difficult for ordinary people to get in.
"Go ahead."
He pushed open the gaudy hidden door, pointed inside, and then pointed to the railing of the small steps.
"Brother will wait for you there."
Wen Tingxue glanced briefly at the internal structure, "Okay."
After Wen Tingxue went in, Yu Wenli took out his phone and went to the railing.
Que You received the call and was stunned for a second before he teased, "What's the situation? You still have time to call me? Brother Yu, you're not that good~"
Everyone watched him lead the little girl away.
The key was that his ears were red when he left.
It definitely wasn't for any proper business!
Yu Wenli: "You didn't take her to the restroom?"
"Ah?"
Que You was dumbfounded, "She didn't say she wanted to go either."
"Didn't you ask? She's so shy, are you waiting for her to tell you? Is that how you take care of her?"
His voice carried a hint of anger.
Que You whimpered, "Well... I've never taken care of a girl before."
"Then learn," Yu Wenli was unreasonable, "Do you take care of her the way others take care of their sisters? Do you think she calls you 'brother' for nothing?"
Que You: "..."
Good heavens, this was not a sister, she was practically a queen.
"Okay, I'll pay attention next time. I definitely won't let little sister suffer any grievances."
Que You earnestly promised.
When the call ended, he couldn't help but ask Mu Chen.
"Academic master, analyze this for me, how did Brother Yu fall in love with the little girl at first sight?"
He really couldn't understand.
When the little girl first arrived in Jiangcheng, she was unremarkable. She had only started to look better in the last two months.
She was beautiful, like a porcelain doll.
But given Brother Yu's pickiness, how could he fall for her?
And it was love at first sight!
It was too absurd.
Mu Chen twirled his wine glass with his ring-adorned hand. His misty blue and white streaked hair was slightly curly.
It made him look mysterious and elegant, and every move was full of charm.
Hearing this, he smiled lazily, and the girls in the booth instantly held their breath.
"Love at first sight, setting aside appearance, usually falls into three categories.
"That person is very much like oneself, that person has one's past shadow, or that person has what one yearns for and lacks.
"In other words, in most cases, it's due to compensatory psychology.
"The little girl fits two of them. Is it surprising that A Li was moved?"
Mu Chen had the face of a scholar, but his demeanor was far from it.
Only when he spoke, his orderly manner, was that of a true scholar.
Especially since his voice was rather low, it naturally carried a certain convincing power.
Que You nodded without fully understanding, "Makes sense."
Xing Jiahe glanced at him indifferently, and a hint of disgust flashed across his almost expressionless face.
Chi Zerui drank his alcohol in silence, not paying attention to the beauties or saying much.
It was rare to be so quiet.
Until Que You mentioned Lin Wanqing, "I heard that Sister Qing gave her another chance?"
"Yes."
Mu Chen nodded with low spirits, "But it's no use. Given how much A Li cares about her, that contract will be terminated sooner or later."
Que You said anxiously, "Can't you persuade them?"
Chi Zerui raised his eyelids and interjected, "What's there to persuade? Can we still make them separate?"
"Hey!"
Que You was curious, "You're quite protective of that girl lately."