PNB Chapter 1636 Your Ex is Looking for You
Chapter 1636 Your Ex is Looking for You
“Weiwei, there’s something I need to tell you beforehand. Over the years, due to work-related social engagements and various other trivial matters, my eating habits have been irregular. As a result, my stomach has developed problems and become particularly fragile. Places like food stalls are not only crowded and noisy, but the hygiene of the food is also inconsistent. I definitely won’t be able to handle eating there, and it will be troublesome if my stomach starts to hurt.”
"Let's find a place with a nicer environment and cleaner, more hygienic food to eat."
Nan Weiwei was slightly taken aback when she heard her aunt's words, but then a look of understanding and concern appeared on her face.
She gently patted her aunt's hand and comforted her, "Auntie, your health is the most important thing. I didn't think things through. So, where do you suggest we go to eat? I'll do whatever you say, as long as you feel comfortable and it's suitable." Her voice was soft and sincere, and her eyes were full of concern for her aunt.
Nan Yifeng's mother pondered for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up, and a look of anticipation appeared on her face. She said, "How about going to Juxianlou? I've heard that the environment there is elegant, the service is attentive, and most importantly, the ingredients are exceptionally fresh and clean, all carefully selected. It's perfect for someone like me with a sensitive stomach."
When Nan Weiwei heard the name "Juxianlou," her heart skipped a beat, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. She knew in her heart that it was Fu Yanchen's restaurant.
Fu Yanchen and Nan Yifeng are good friends, and this restaurant is quite famous in the area. The ingredients inside are indeed as clean and fresh as Auntie said, but she still has some concerns.
Nan Yifeng's mother seemed to see Nan Weiwei's hesitation. She smiled gently, her eyes filled with a hint of teasing and comfort, and said, "What's wrong? Weiwei, are you afraid of running into Yifeng? Don't worry, Fu Yanchen is away on a business trip recently and isn't at the restaurant. Yifeng is currently focused on his work and is busy at the company every day. He won't be at Juxianlou Restaurant at all."
"Besides, even if we go out to eat, we can book a private room. It's quiet and private, so what are you afraid of?"
Nan Weiwei felt a little relieved after hearing her aunt's words.
She lowered her head slightly, pondered for two seconds, and secretly cheered herself up: Anyway, Nan Yifeng is a complete workaholic now, and he works every day, so he definitely won't go to Juxianlou Restaurant.
Even if we do run into each other at the restaurant, so what? I haven't done anything wrong, there's no need for me to avoid him.
So she raised her head, a confident smile returning to her face, and readily agreed: "Okay, Auntie, let's go to Juxianlou then."
The three of them went out together. Night had fallen, and the city's neon lights were flashing with colorful light, adding to the liveliness and prosperity of the night.
Nan Weiwei took out her car keys from her pocket, gently pressed the unlock button, and a sleek little car emitted a crisp "beep" sound.
She smiled and invited her aunt and Xiaomei to get in the car, then skillfully got into the driver's seat and started the car.
The car drove smoothly on the road, and the scenery outside the window flashed by like a slideshow.
Before long, we arrived at Juxianlou. Juxianlou has an antique appearance with flying eaves and brackets, exuding a unique charm under the light.
Stepping into the lobby, one finds it bustling with people, with staff moving about busily yet in an orderly fashion.
Because they hadn't made a reservation in advance, they were surprised to find that the supposedly spacious, bright, quiet, and comfortable private room was already completely full when they arrived at the restaurant!
Nan Wei looked at her aunt and Xiao Mei with a bit of helplessness, but her aunt smiled and waved her hand, saying, "It's okay, the hall is fine too, it's lively."
So the three of them found a relatively quiet spot in the lobby with a good view and sat down.
Nan Yifeng's mother sat up slightly, her hands elegantly folded on her lap, her every move exuding the unique grace of a noblewoman.
Her eyes swept over the menu, and a slight smile appeared on her lips, revealing a confident and composed expression.
She gently picked up the menu and began to order, her movements light and elegant, as if every action had been carefully crafted.
"Give me a steamed grouper, fresh, and make sure all the bones are removed." Her voice was soft yet clear, carrying an undeniable certainty.
The waiter nodded quickly to take notes, his face beaming with a professional smile.
"And another dish of braised goose feet with abalone. The abalone must be top-grade, and the goose feet must be braised until tender and flavorful," she continued, her fingers lightly tracing across the menu as if selecting a precious work of art.
Then, she ordered several more signature dishes, such as lobster sashimi, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and matsutake mushroom stewed chicken soup, each of which was quite expensive.
As she ordered, it was as if you could hear the sound of money leaving, like tiny streams of water flowing away from her wallet.
Xiao Mei sat to the side, her eyes fixed on the menu, but her ears were perked up, carefully listening to every dish her aunt ordered.
She secretly started calculating in her mind, and her heart skipped a beat every time she heard the name of a dish.
After Nan Yifeng finished ordering, she had also done her little calculations. She couldn't help but exclaim inwardly: "My goodness, this must cost me at least a month's salary! Just one meal and it's all gone. This is too extravagant!"
A look of surprise and heartache appeared on her face. Her mouth was slightly open, but she was too embarrassed to say it, so she could only stick out her tongue secretly.
Nan Weiwei, though outwardly calm, couldn't help but be a little surprised. Although she was also a rich heiress, she never spent money extravagantly.
However, considering that Nan Yifeng's mother had a weak stomach and it was a rare occasion for her to come, she felt it was only right that she be treated to something good. So she didn't say much, but simply smiled and told the waiter, "Just bring what my aunt said." The waiter bowed politely and then hurriedly left with the menu.
"By the way, Weiwei,"
Nan Yifeng's mother picked up a delicate teacup, took a sip to moisten her throat, and then casually asked with a natural yet concerned expression, "When is your sister Xiaoxiao going to have her baby? I heard that her health is a bit special! She has to be extra careful during her pregnancy, unlike other pregnant women who can wander around and relax. Sigh, I really feel sorry for her and know how hard it is for her!"
When Nan Weiwei heard her aunt mention her younger sister Xiaoxiao, a gentle and expectant smile immediately appeared on her face.
She gently tilted her head to one side, gazing into the distance with a somewhat lost look, as if trying to recall something important.
After a while, she slowly said, "About this question... I'm not really sure myself! I just made a rough estimate, and if we follow the normal situation, the baby might arrive in July or August."
"After all, every pregnant woman's physical condition and pregnancy reactions are different, so it's really hard to say the exact delivery date. But it's okay, just keep a good attitude and wait patiently! I believe everything will go smoothly." As she spoke, a gentle and expectant smile appeared on her face.
“Auntie, you may not know the situation. Not long ago, Fu Yanchen had to go on a business trip for a while, but even so, he still thought about our lovely Xiaoxiao all the time! Every time he had a break or finished his tasks for the day, he would make a video call to Xiaoxiao as soon as possible.”
"And what's more, the way he was so focused on the phone was like a super detective closely monitoring his most important target, as if he was afraid that Xiaoxiao might have any accidents or mistakes!"
"However, these details still show that he truly cherishes Xiaoxiao like a precious treasure!"
"And I share the same wonderful expectations as you, and sincerely wish that this lovely baby can be born into our lives smoothly and healthily."
"Oh, right, as far as I know, Fu Yanchen probably finished his business trip and returned home a couple of days ago. It's just a pity that I've been so busy with so many trivial matters lately, I'm completely overwhelmed and don't even have a chance to catch my breath. So naturally, I haven't been able to find the time to visit Xiaoxiao. I've been thinking about her a lot lately."
Nan Yifeng's mother nodded slightly, her eyes full of understanding, then asked curiously, "Then... what about their eldest son? How is he now?"
Nan Weiwei was slightly taken aback, then a slightly teasing smile appeared on her lips as she said, "Well, his eldest son is in school now. Fu Yansheng's educational philosophy is a bit different from others; he likes to let his children be independent in everything. He's so young, yet he's already sending his child to boarding school. He says this will help develop his self-care and independence, so he can better adapt to society in the future, and he plans to send him abroad."
"But I think the child is still young and may miss home sometimes. But Fu Yanchen's attitude is quite firm, so the child can only obediently stay at school."
Nan Yifeng's mother frowned slightly, a look of heartache and confusion on her face. She gently shook her head and said, "Fu Yanchen is the same. His eldest son should only be about five years old. Such a young child needs his parents to take good care of him, give him warmth and a sense of security. How can he bear to let his child board at school so early?"
"If this child misses his or her parents in the middle of the night, or encounters difficulties at school, he or she doesn't even have anyone to confide in or rely on right away. How pitiful!"
Nan Weiwei had just picked up her teacup and taken a sip when she heard her aunt's words. She gently put down her teacup, a nonchalant smile on her lips, and shrugged, saying, "Oh well, who cares? They have their own educational philosophies and ideas. It's their own business, and they can decide for themselves."
“Every family’s situation is different. Maybe Fu Yanchen thinks this is good for the child’s long-term development. Let’s not worry about it.”
Nan Yifeng's mother nodded slightly and said with a smile, "That's true. Let's not worry about other people's business. Come on, eat, eat. The dishes are all quite delicious. Don't waste them." As she spoke, she warmly invited Nan Weiwei and Xiaomei.
Xiao Mei, who was sitting at the table, was quite reserved throughout the meal because she was not very familiar with Nan Yifeng's mother.
Most of the time, she just sat quietly in her seat without saying a word. Occasionally, she would look up at the others, but quickly lower her head again, seemingly afraid to easily participate in the lively conversation between Nan Weiwei and her aunt.
She felt that time was passing unusually slowly, as if she were being held back by an invisible force.
Feeling utterly bored, she began to aimlessly look around at her surroundings, her eyes darting about, as if trying to find something interesting in this mundane scene to pass the time.
Her hands were also busy, like a tireless machine constantly putting food into her mouth, but she couldn't taste anything or feel any satisfaction.
Suddenly! As if a mysterious force had descended, her gaze, as if under a magical spell, instantly locked onto the open door of the restaurant.
Then, a shocking scene unfolded before our eyes—Nan Yifeng and a woman entered side by side.
The woman wore a well-tailored and stylish dress with a novel design, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth; her silky black hair fell naturally over her shoulders, gently brushing against her fair, snow-white skin; her carefully applied makeup was just right, showcasing her natural beauty to the fullest, especially her bright and sparkling eyes, which were like dazzling stars in the night sky.
What's even more striking is that she was affectionately holding Nan Yifeng's arm. The two walked and talked, occasionally letting out bursts of clear and melodious laughter, as if they shared an indescribable understanding and closeness.
Xiao Mei's eyes widened suddenly, as if they were about to pop out of their sockets! Her originally tightly closed cherry lips also involuntarily opened slightly, forming a cute and surprised "O" shape.
So surprised that the chopsticks he was holding almost slipped off onto the table.
At this moment, Xiaomei's face was full of disbelief, and her heart was in turmoil. She kept asking herself, "What on earth is going on?"
Nan Weiwei had her back to the door and didn't see Nan Yifeng. She only noticed that Xiao Mei's expression was off and her eyes were glazed over. She waved her hand in front of Xiao Mei's eyes and asked, "Hey, hey, hey... what's wrong with you?"
"Weiwei... um... um... no matter what happens later, you... you absolutely must stay calm, okay?"
Nan Weiwei looked at Xiaomei and asked, "What's wrong? Did your ex contact you? You don't seem to have an ex."
"Weiwei... he's not my ex... he's your ex... he..."