Having stayed in Lancheng for so long, Shen Liannuo knew quite a bit about the matters concerning Qing Muyue.
As a woman who had once loved Qing Muyue, Shen Liannuo felt immense sympathy for his childhood experiences.
Therefore, she harbored a strong dislike for Qing Kangyu.
"I know you."
Although Shen Liannuo's attitude was arrogant, Qing Kangyu, considering her relationship with Qing Muyue, did not show any anger. Instead, his tone was exceptionally gentle, "I wish to accompany the Old Madam for a walk."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Liannuo's phone rang.
Taking out her phone, she saw Meng Jingwei's number flashing on the screen.
Shen Liannuo's brows furrowed, and the anger on her charming face gradually dissipated.
Walking to the side, she unlocked her phone and answered, "Jingwei?"
"I heard from my mother that Qing Kangyu has arrived?"
Just now, after Old Madam Qing had left the villa, Qiao Ziqian had entered and informed them.
Du Juan didn't know what to do, so she called Meng Jingwei.
"Mhm."
Shen Liannuo tilted her head, casting a cold glance at Qing Kangyu, then turned back and said sternly, "Grandma Qing's condition relapsed. She was overjoyed to see him return..."
On the phone, Shen Liannuo briefly explained Old Madam Qing's situation to Meng Jingwei.
She had expected Meng Jingwei to be angry, but to her surprise, after a brief silence, Meng Jingwei said, "It's alright. As long as we bring Grandma back later."
"Ah? Why?"
Shen Liannuo was bewildered.
"Actually..." Meng Jingwei hesitated for a moment, then sighed regretfully, "Ah Ye told me before he left that Qing Kangyu would definitely come. If Grandma sees him then, don't stop them from meeting."
It was likely because Qiao Ziqian was at Qin Xin Ju that Qing Muyue knew Qing Kangyu would come, and he had also predicted that Old Madam Qing would meet with Qing Kangyu.
It was just unexpected that the two would meet under these circumstances.
Shen Liannuo tightened her grip on the extendable baton. Her delicate and beautiful face was filled with disdain. "Got it."
No matter how displeased she was internally, some things were not hers to meddle with.
In the end, Shen Liannuo could only watch as Old Madam Qing left with Qing Kangyu.
...
Meanwhile.
Hotel.
At noon, Qing Sihuo arrived at the hotel early to await Lan Shu.
After sitting in the private room for a short while, he saw Lan Shu, dressed in a light gray trench coat and teetering in sky-high heels, walk in.
The former Lan Shu had long hair, but now her long hair had been replaced by a clean and sharp pixie cut, which made her appear much more mature and steady. The naive cuteness had faded, replaced by a more mature, womanly charm.
"Yaoyao is here."
Seeing her enter, Qing Sihuo quickly stood up, his face filled with smiles as he went to greet her, spreading his arms to give her a hug. "I'm sorry, work has been too busy lately, and I haven't had time to spend with you."
He rested his chin on her shoulder and said with feigned guilt, "It's my fault. But... promise me, don't be angry with me, okay?"
Facing Qing Sihuo's sudden proximity, a hint of disgust flashed across Lan Shu's cool face, but she still curved her lips slightly and smiled faintly, "I understand."
"As expected, my Yaoyao is so understanding."
Qing Sihuo let out a hearty laugh and took her hand. "Come, look what I've prepared for you."
He led Lan Shu to the table. In the center of the table was a birthday cake, a heart-shaped cake adorned with petals arranged in a 'heart' shape, sprinkled with a little pearl powder. Under the white candlelight on the table, it shimmered like stars, exceptionally romantic.
"Guess what day it is today?" Qing Sihuo suddenly asked Lan Shu.