Chapter 54: Jaw-Dropping

Ling Yao knew that Wu Ziyu’s cousin was Lu Qingyun. She couldn’t help but feel a little anticipation and nervousness.

She wondered what his expression would be when he saw her now.

“Ling Yao, I think you and my cousin’s cousin are a good match. Later, I’ll have my cousin introduce you two.”

As soon as Wu Xin saw Lu Qingyun, she thought of Ling Yao. If she could pair them up, it would be a perfect match. It would be so pleasing to the eye.

She loved watching handsome guys and beautiful girls.

But in reality, there were rarely beautiful girls and handsome guys like Ling Yao and Lu Qingyun. That’s why she wanted to pair them up.

Then, she could ship them. Just thinking about it made her happy.

Ling Yao walked into the banquet hall, and the hall suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at her.

Ling Yao’s appearance was like a dazzling firework exploding in the night sky, instantly illuminating the entire banquet hall.

Her every move and smile exuded an ethereal charm, as if she were a fairy who had stepped out of a painting. She was breathtakingly beautiful.

“Brother Lu, look, there’s a beautiful woman.” Jiang Jianfei saw Ling Yao and his eyes were filled with amazement.

 He forgot he was pouring wine, and he didn’t even notice when the wine spilled onto the table.

Lu Qingyun took the wine bottle from Jiang Jianfei’s hand, “What’s so interesting about that?”

 In his opinion, no matter how beautiful a person was, they were just a shell. He valued inner beauty, like Ling Yao.

Although she didn’t have a beautiful appearance, she was talented and had substance. That kind of woman was the kind he liked.

“Brother Lu, she’s really beautiful. You’ll regret it if you don’t look.” Jiang Jianfei stared intently at Ling Yao’s figure. Mom, I’m in love.

Lu Qingyun glanced at her casually. The next moment, his gaze fixed on Ling Yao. Wasn’t she the girl he met at the department store the other day?

 Why did he feel a sense of familiarity about her? She reminded him of Ling Yao.

Ling Yao followed Wu Xin to Wu Ziyu and handed him the birthday present she had prepared, “Ziyu, happy birthday!”

“Thank you! Your presence is enough. Why did you get me a gift? Ling Yao, my cousin is over there. I’ll take you there to sit.”

Wu Ziyu smiled and took the gift. He didn’t give Ling Yao a chance to refuse. He took her and Wu Xin towards the table where Lu Qingyun and the others were sitting.

He could tell that his cousin was interested in Ling Yao. His cousin had finally come to his senses. Of course, he had to help things along.

“Ling Yao, do you know my cousin’s cousin?” Wu Xin asked curiously.

Otherwise, her cousin wouldn’t have deliberately taken Ling Yao to Lu Qingyun’s table.

“Mm.” Ling Yao nodded lightly and followed Wu Ziyu.

Wu Xin’s eyes immediately lit up with gossip, “How did you meet him?” Oh my!

The handsome guy and beautiful girl she wanted to ship knew each other. Didn’t that mean their chances of success were even greater?

“She’s walking towards us. Brother Lu, look at me. Is my hair messed up?” Jiang Jianfei adjusted his collar and used his fingers to comb his hair.

Of course, he had to pay attention to his appearance in front of a beautiful woman.

Lu Qingyun calmly glanced at Jiang Jianfei, “She doesn’t like you.”

“Brother Lu, that’s not right. We’ve been brothers for so many years. Don’t you want to see me find a girlfriend and settle down?”

“What does that have to do with me?” Lu Qingyun looked at Ling Yao, who was getting closer and closer to him, and his heart skipped a beat.

“Cousin! Jianfei, Ling Yao is here.” Wu Ziyu walked to them and pointed at Ling Yao beside him with a smile.

“You mean she’s that Ling Yao?” Jiang Jianfei was so shocked that he jumped out of his chair.

He stared at Ling Yao with wide eyes, unable to believe it. She was actually that chubby Ling Yao.

 How could she have changed so much?

Lu Qingyun slowly stood up, subtly blocking Jiang Jianfei’s view.

He extended his hand and looked at Ling Yao, “Ling Yao, long time no see!” So she really was Ling Yao.

His voice was low and magnetic, like a spring breeze brushing against Ling Yao’s ears.

Ling Yao extended her hand and gently grasped Lu Qingyun’s. Her fingers were slender and long, “Long time no see!”

Lu Qingyun slightly tightened his grip on Ling Yao’s hand. Her warmth transmitted through his palm, making him tremble involuntarily, as if a current had run through his entire body.

He quickly withdrew his hand, pretending to be calm as he pulled out the chair next to him, “Sit here.”

Ling Yao nodded lightly and walked to sit beside Lu Qingyun.

Lu Qingyun sat down next to Ling Yao. He smelled a faint, sweet fragrance coming from her. A slight smile curved his lips.

His hand under the table brushed against something, as if it still retained a trace of soft touch.

“Ling Yao, have some tea.” Lu Qingyun poured a cup of tea for Ling Yao and handed it to her.

“Thank you!” Ling Yao reached out to take it. Unintentionally, her hand brushed against Lu Qingyun’s again.

Lu Qingyun’s ears turned slightly red.

Wu Xin was so excited that she couldn’t contain herself. She stared at Ling Yao and Lu Qingyun, paying attention to their every move.

 Wow! They were such a good match. If they got married, their baby would definitely be beautiful.

“You’re really Ling Yao?” Jiang Jianfei still couldn’t believe it.

“The real deal.” Ling Yao winked playfully.

“Oh!” Jiang Jianfei deflated like a punctured balloon. It seemed he had no hope. Brother Lu had such good taste.

 He could actually see that she was an unpolished gem, a dusty pearl, even when Ling Yao was so chubby.

“I heard you’re studying at No. 2 High School now? You also moved?” Lu Qingyun’s gaze fell on Ling Yao’s face, but he quickly looked away.

“Mm.” Ling Yao nodded.

“Did you run into any trouble? You can tell me. I can help you.” Ling Yao couldn’t have moved for no reason. It seemed he had to investigate. There must be a reason.

“No, I’m doing fine now. Brother Lu, how long are you staying in Yuncheng this time?” Ling Yao took a sip of tea.

“I have to go back the day after tomorrow. Do you have time tomorrow? I want to talk to you about something.”

 Lu Qingyun saw the shrimp being brought to the table.

 He picked up a spoon and scooped a few spoonfuls of shrimp for Ling Yao and put them on her plate.

Jiang Jianfei was dumbfounded. Was this still the Brother Lu he knew? He was so attentive!

Wu Xin wished she had a camera to capture this moment. It was so sweet!

“I have school tomorrow. After school, okay?” Ling Yao’s gaze fell on the shrimp that Lu Qingyun had picked for her.

 Her heart skipped a beat uncontrollably.

Her cheeks involuntarily turned a faint red, like the most dazzling clouds in the evening sky, shy and charming.

“Then I’ll pick you up after school.” Lu Qingyun’s gaze fell on Ling Yao’s face. He noticed the faint blush on her cheeks. A gentle smile appeared in his eyes.