Chapter 393: Chapter 393 Xiao Ling Makes Progress
The next morning.
Lin Fei, Xiao Ling, Qin Yunyue, and the group headed to the second-floor hotel restaurant, ready to find a spot to sit down for breakfast.
Suddenly, Li Qing, with his sharp eyes, seemed to have discovered something, gesturing with his chin toward a direction, said to Xiao Ling: “Young Master Xiao, the goddess you like is over there.”
Lin Fei, Xiao Ling, and the others immediately looked in the direction Li Qing pointed.
Then, they saw Zheng Yutong wearing a loose coffee-colored T-shirt and shorts, curled up her fair, long legs sitting on a sofa, hair gathered on her right shoulder, cascading onto her high, prominently raised chest.
Holding a fashion magazine in her hands, she was deeply engrossed, with a glass of juice and a small plate of snacks on the table, reminiscent of a cat’s appetite.
The light morning sunlight, streaming through the floor-to-ceiling glass, shone on Zheng Yutong’s face, enhancing her goddess-like aura, exquisite to perfection.
“The goddess is alone, Xiao Ling, why not go over?” Qin Yunyue said beside Xiao Ling.
Lin Fei also gently patted Xiao Ling’s shoulder to show encouragement.
Xiao Ling curved a smile at the corner of his lips, saying, “Alright, I’ll go over now.”
Having said that, Xiao Ling walked towards Zheng Yutong’s seat.
Meanwhile, Lin Fei and the others found a seat in the restaurant to sit down.
Xiao Ling walked up to Zheng Yutong and discovered that the goddess seemed oblivious to his presence in front of her, still engrossed in the magazine.
Especially Zheng Yutong’s earnest reading demeanor, which Xiao Ling found absolutely beautiful.
“Ahem ahem!” Xiao Ling intentionally coughed twice. If he didn’t remind her, she probably wouldn’t realize he was standing there.
Sure enough, Xiao Ling’s cough made Zheng Yutong raise her head.
Seeing the handsome Xiao Ling with a hint of sunlight in his smile standing before her, her face showed a trace of surprise.
As if recalling something, a fleeting smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She looked at Xiao Ling and said, “Mr. Xiao, is there something you need?”
“Zheng Yutong, may I sit here with you? Also, you can call me Xiao Ling.” Xiao Ling smiled at Zheng Yutong.
Last night, although Xiao Ling didn’t manage to open the goddess’s heart during their text chat, he learned she was called Zheng Yutong.
“My close friend is coming over soon, and there are only two sofas here…” Zheng Yutong said intentionally to trouble Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling nodded: “Alright, then I won’t sit. I’ll stand here and chat with you before your friend arrives.”
Zheng Yutong said, “But, I don’t know what we have to chat about.”
Xiao Ling shook his head, smiling, “How could we not? For instance, you can tell me what you like to eat.”
Just as Zheng Yutong was about to respond to Xiao Ling, she suddenly noticed someone, and her expression changed.
Xiao Ling noticed the change in Zheng Yutong’s face and followed her gaze, seeing a man in his thirties, dressed sharply in a suit, walking toward them.
Xiao Ling thought to himself: Could this person be Zheng Yutong’s boyfriend?
The person Zheng Yutong was looking at was Liu Xuan.
Liu Xuan initially came here for coffee but didn’t expect to see Zheng Yutong here.
Remembering her brother Zheng Wenbin mentioning she was unwell, he thought of coming over to check on her.
Zheng Yutong saw Liu Xuan approaching and really didn’t want any interaction with this Liu family heir.
Seeing Xiao Ling, she whispered, “Quickly sit on the sofa, let’s have a good chat about food.”
Xiao Ling was stunned: “…”
Was Zheng Yutong too quick to change?
But Xiao Ling nodded cheerfully: “Alright, let’s chat about food.”
Then, Xiao Ling sat on the sofa opposite Zheng Yutong.
Liu Xuan, seeing Xiao Ling sitting opposite Zheng Yutong, frowned.
But soon, his expression relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face as he approached Zheng Yutong: “Yutong, morning!”
Zheng Yutong seemed to only just notice Liu Xuan, politely nodding: “Mr. Liu, morning!”
Liu Xuan’s smile froze slightly, revealing some discomfort.
It was because her addressing him as Mr. Liu instantly put a distance between them.
Still, Liu Xuan, accustomed to the ups and downs of the business arena, quickly overcame the awkwardness, smiling: “Yutong, our families have been acquaintances for years, and we’ve known each other since childhood. Why so formal with Mr. Liu? Just call me Liu Xuan.”
Zheng Yutong quickly smiled: “You’re my elder, I wouldn’t dare call you Liu Xuan. I’ll call you Brother Liu Xuan instead.”
Xiao Ling saw clearly that Liu Xuan had romantic feelings for Zheng Yutong, while Zheng Yutong was keen to maintain distance.
In other words, Zheng Yutong didn’t like Liu Xuan.
At this moment, Zheng Yutong pointed at Xiao Ling with a sweet smile and said to Liu Xuan: “Brother Liu Xuan, this is my boyfriend Xiao Ling.”
Liu Xuan was momentarily taken aback, looking at Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling was equally surprised, not expecting Zheng Yutong to call him her boyfriend.
However, he understood that Zheng Yutong was merely using him as a shield to get rid of Liu Xuan.
Seeing Liu Xuan’s eyes with concealed hostility, Xiao Ling remained unfazed, smiling and standing up to nod to Liu Xuan: “Hello, Mr. Liu, I am Yutong’s boyfriend.”
Liu Xuan didn’t return the gesture but turned to Zheng Yutong, saying: “Yutong, since when did you have a boyfriend? I haven’t heard about it.”
Zheng Yutong, with an apologetic smile, said: “Sorry, Brother Liu Xuan, Xiao Ling and I have been secretly dating. If you hadn’t seen us, I would have kept it a secret.
Now that you know, please keep it confidential and don’t tell my brother. I don’t want my family to know yet.”
Liu Xuan frowned slightly but then showed a smile: “No problem, I won’t tell anyone. I have to go now, have a good chat.”
With that, Liu Xuan left the second-floor restaurant.
Watching Liu Xuan’s departing figure, Zheng Yutong exhaled softly and, with some gratitude and a hint of embarrassment, said to Xiao Ling: “I just…”
Xiao Ling interrupted: “I know, you were about to say that calling me your boyfriend was merely to deceive Mr. Liu?”
Zheng Yutong quickly nodded: “Smart!”
Xiao Ling frowned slightly: “But since I helped you, shouldn’t you give me a chance to pursue you?”
Zheng Yuxin picked up her juice, drinking while mumbling, “You want to pursue me? Go ahead, I’m not stopping you…”
After saying this, a faint blush appeared on Zheng Yutong’s face.
Xiao Ling looked incredulous; did the goddess Zheng Yutong finally give him a chance?
From not far away, Lin Fei, Qin Yunyue, and the others were smiling too.
“Young Master Xiao’s skills in wooing are impressive!” Li Qing said admiringly.