Chapter 22:

French

Cuisine After school, the three of us sisters walked towards the school gate. As we walked, we suddenly heard a commotion ahead. Tank Gu and Simon Hu were leading a group of people fighting another group. Tank Gu was completely dominating; he was practically beating the other side. He showed no mercy, his attacks were ruthless.

Seeing this, Tank Gu’s brutal fighting style disgusted me, so I turned to leave.

However, Charlotte Wang grabbed Snow Chen and me, excitedly saying, “Don’t rush off! Look how cool Tank Gu looks fighting!” Looking at Charlotte Wang’s infatuated expression, I couldn’t help but remind her, “Even if you two really get together in the future, aren’t you afraid he’ll hit you?” Charlotte Wang confidently replied, “No way! He never hits women!” She then looked at Tank Gu with admiration.

Snow Chen and I exchanged a glance and shook our heads helplessly. This silly girl was hopeless; women blinded by love really do have zero IQ.

Just then, the surrounding students gasped in surprise. It turned out that several teachers had noticed what was happening and were hurrying over.

The head of student affairs shouted, “Who are you? Stop right now! All of you, get to the office!” Hearing the head of student affairs’s reprimand, the students who had been fighting instantly stopped.

Tank Gu also stopped and turned to look at the three of us. When his gaze swept over me, his eyes were filled with displeasure, as if he thought I had called the teachers.

Seeing him glare at me, my heart skipped a beat… Why was he glaring at me…?

Friday finally arrived, and the thought of meeting Shane Yu that evening made me distracted all day.

During class, I couldn’t concentrate on the teacher’s lecture; my mind was filled with the trauma Shane Yu had inflicted on me.

After class, the students gradually left the classroom, but I remained sitting there, lost in thought.

“Sharon!” Suddenly, a voice broke my reverie. I jerked my head up and saw Snow Chen standing in front of me, looking at me with a puzzled expression.

“What are you thinking about? I’ve been calling you for ages, it’s almost lunchtime, let’s go eat together,” Snow Chen said.

I smiled a little sheepishly, “Nothing, let’s go.” Then I followed Snow Chen out of the classroom.

At the cafeteria, we got our food and found seats.

Just then, I saw Felix Xu walking over with his tray, looking for a seat.

Snow Chen, with her sharp eyes, immediately waved excitedly at him, “Felix Xu! There’s an empty seat here, come on!” Felix Xu heard the voice, looked over, smiled, and sat down next to Snow Chen.

“Snow Chen, what a coincidence!” Felix Xu said with a smile.

“Yes, what a coincidence! Why are you so late for lunch today?” Snow Chen asked with concern.

“Something came up, so I’m only just arriving,” Felix Xu replied.

Snow Chen and Felix Xu chatted happily, while I quietly ate my meal.

Watching them laugh and talk, I couldn’t help but think of my time with Chris He. Back then, we talked about everything, sharing the little things in life.

But now… At the school gate, the most striking figure was Shane Yu, tall and long-legged, with impeccably styled hair and a custom-made suit. He leaned quietly against the Bentley, his handsome features and youthful, doll-like face making him look like a prince straight out of a fairy tale!

Snow Chen and I walked out hand in hand.

Shane Yu saw me, smiled, and waved. His smile was like a gentle spring breeze, warm and welcoming.

“Sharon, who’s that? He’s so handsome! Is he Chris He?”

I immediately covered Snow Chen’s mouth, like a startled deer, repeatedly saying, “Don’t mention Chris He’s name in front of him.”

Seeing Sharon Yao’s nervous look, Snow Chen nodded hurriedly, as if to say she understood.

“He’s my uncle, it wouldn’t be good if he heard!” I explained somewhat flusteredly, a hint of unease in my voice.

“I’m going now, bye!” I said goodbye to Snow Chen and quickly walked towards Shane Yu.

Shane Yu opened the car door with a gentlemanly air; his movements were as elegant as a true gentleman, captivating all who beheld him.

In the car, Shane Yu couldn’t help but ask, “What were you talking about with your classmate that made you so excited?”

“She complimented you on your looks!”

Shane Yu immediately pulled me into his arms, like a warm spring breeze, gently embracing me and inhaling the sweet bluebell scent emanating from me. “Has our Sharon Yao noticed how handsome your man is?”

“I noticed it when I was little, Uncle is very handsome!” I replied simply, nestled quietly in Shane Yu’s arms like a well-behaved little rabbit.

Shane Yu smiled contentedly and kissed me, his kiss like a sweet storm sweeping through my heart.

He gently sucked on my lips, then slowly deepened the kiss, as if savoring the sweetest fruit in the world.

“We haven’t seen each other for three days, I really missed you!”

“Mmm!” I responded in his arms.

The car slowly drove into the French restaurant, and we quietly walked through the exquisite doors together.

The restaurant was elegantly decorated, surrounded by artworks that resembled sleeping sprites, exuding a subtle fragrance and seemingly telling tales of the past. A violinist played graceful melodies, the sound like heavenly music, captivating the listener.

Shane Yu, holding the menu, ordered a medley: “Beef in red wine, duck confit, Lorraine quiche, chicken in red wine, mussel fries, Caen tripe, and a bottle of champagne.” The waiter expertly opened the champagne and poured it for us; the champagne seemed like awakened sprites, dancing and sparkling in the glasses.

“How does it feel?” Shane Yu asked gently, his eyes like the warm, gentle spring sunshine.

“The ambiance is lovely!” Shane Yu smiled slowly. A meal here cost the equivalent of two months’ salary for some people. But eating with Sharon Yao, he was more than willing.

“If you like it, you can come often.” Shane Yu looked at me with affection, his eyes filled with love, like a gentle spring breeze, making me feel incredibly warm. Just then, the waiter brought the food. Shane Yu handed me the red wine beef, the beef resembling a precious jewel, exuding an enticing aroma.

“It’s a specialty of the restaurant, eat more! You always eat so little, I’d like you even more if you gained a little weight!”

“Okay!” I replied, though deep down I was quite nervous.

“Come stay at my place tonight!” Shane Yu said slowly, his voice full of expectation.

“I need to go home in a bit, otherwise my mom will worry!” I replied, my voice clear and melodious like flowing water.

“Then I’ll go talk to your mom.” Shane Yu said, continuing to put food into my utensils, his movements as elegant and gentle as a gentleman.

“Shane Yu, I don’t want my family to know about our relationship!” I said cautiously.

Shane Yu frowned, displeased, and asked, “Why?”

I said, word by word, “Because you have children, and you currently have two wives. I believe if you had children, you wouldn’t want them involved with someone like this, would you?” Upon hearing this, Shane Yu angrily threw his knife and fork on the table, shattering a plate.

Shane Yu roared sternly, “Sharon Yao, let me tell you, even if I’m like this, you can’t leave me!”

I rolled my eyes at him.

“Although I have two women, I love you the most! Although I have children, I don’t need you to take care of them. Compared to them, why don’t you look at my advantages? I’m rich, powerful, good-looking, and I love you, and I care about you very much!” Shane Yu said shamelessly.

I said bluntly, “Anyway, I don’t want my family to know about our relationship.”