Chapter 106: : Worlds Apart

What met his eyes was a woman of breathtaking beauty.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her jade-like face radiated a captivating charm.

Especially her eyes, they were like stars in the sky, sparkling and bright, as if they could see through one’s soul.

Her ink-black hair cascaded down her shoulders, gently brushing against her fair skin, as soft as silk.

Her beauty wasn’t just about her appearance. It was a charm that emanated from within, making her irresistible.

Gu Qingan’s heart suddenly lost control. It beat rapidly, like a wild horse running free.

He had never felt such a strong heartbeat, as if it would burst out of his chest.

 This feeling was so unfamiliar yet so real. Could this be what falling in love felt like?

His gaze was fixed on Ling Yao, and he wanted to go up and get to know her.

Ling Yao felt a burning gaze and looked up. Seeing that it was Gu Qingan, a look of disgust flashed in her eyes.

She looked away. What bad luck. She had run into this scumbag here.

“What’s wrong?” Ji Yuanzhou noticed that Ling Yao’s face looked a little bad.

Ling Yao shook her head, “I just saw something unclean.”

“Unclean? Where?” Ji Yuanzhou looked around curiously.

Ling Yao couldn’t help but laugh. Her laughter was like a hundred flowers blooming, captivating and mesmerizing, breathtakingly beautiful.

Gu Qingan’s heart beat even faster. He had to get to know her. As for Zhou Yu, he had already decided to divorce her.

The waiter came over with two steaming bowls of noodles.

A tempting aroma, like a wisp of smoke, instantly filled the air.

Ling Yao’s eyes lit up, and her lips curled up involuntarily. She reached out and gently picked up a pair of chopsticks from the chopstick holder on the table.

She picked up a mouthful of noodles and tasted them carefully. The noodles were springy and chewy, and the savory flavors danced on her tongue. They were delicious.

Ji Yuanzhou smiled at Ling Yao, his eyes full of tenderness.

He picked up a small dish of shrimp in front of him and put most of it into Ling Yao’s bowl, “Yaoyao, try these shrimp.

They’re their signature dish. Also, try the smoked fish.”

Ling Yao stopped Ji Yuanzhou, who was about to give her more smoked fish,

“Third brother, enough. I can’t finish this much. You eat the smoked fish yourself.”

“It’s okay. If you can’t finish it, Third brother will eat it.” Ji Yuanzhou put a piece of smoked fish into Ling Yao’s bowl.

Ling Yao had no choice but to accept.

“Yaoyao, this is your first time in Beijing, right?” Ji Yuanzhou picked up a mouthful of noodles and put it in his mouth.

“Yes.” She had been to Beijing in her previous life, but this was indeed her first time in this life.

“Then after we eat, Third brother will take you to visit the Great Wall. Tomorrow, we’ll go to the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.”

“Okay.” Ling Yao nodded with a smile. It was so nice to have brothers.

Gu Qingan finished his noodles but didn’t leave. He sat there, occasionally glancing at Ling Yao.

 He was afraid that if he left, he would never see her again. That would be a lifelong regret. But how could he get to know her?

At this moment, an elderly man and a young woman slowly walked in from outside.

The elderly man was leaning on a cane. His steps were a little unsteady, but his spirit was very vigorous.

His eyes, which had experienced the passage of time, held a sharp and steady light, as if they could see through everything in the world.

He exuded an aura of authority, making people feel awe. It was obvious that he was someone of great importance.

The young girl beside the old man was sweet-looking, with two dimples in her cheeks when she smiled.

She carefully supported the old man, “Grandpa! Take it slow. Watch out for the step.”

“It’s okay. Your grandpa is still young. You don’t need to help me. I can walk by myself.”

 The old man smiled and pulled his hand back.

 He walked into the noodle shop and sat down at the table next to Ling Yao and the others.

Ji Yuanzhou looked over and recognized the old man immediately. He whispered to Ling Yao,

“Yaoyao, the one next to you is Grandpa’s friend. Go say hello with Third brother.”

“Okay.” Ling Yao put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and stood up to follow Ji Yuanzhou to the old man.

“Grandpa Lu! You’re here for noodles too?” Ji Yuanzhou walked to Old Master Lu with Ling Yao and greeted him respectfully.

Lu? Could he be Lu Qingyun’s grandfather?

Could this be such a coincidence? Hearing Ji Yuanzhou’s address, Ling Yao’s mind immediately flashed with this thought.

“It’s Yuanzhou, is it?” Old Master Lu looked at Ji Yuanzhou with a smile.

Then, his gaze fell on Ling Yao beside Ji Yuanzhou. This little girl was truly eye-catching.

 Not only was she beautiful, but her aura was also extraordinary. He liked her at first sight.

“My sister just arrived in Beijing. I’m taking her out for a walk. Yaoyao, this is Grandpa Lu.” Ji Yuanzhou gently patted Ling Yao’s shoulder.

Ling Yao came back to her senses and gave Old Master Lu a sweet smile. She greeted him politely,

 “Hello, Grandpa Lu!” Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a nightingale singing.

Old Master Lu looked at Ling Yao with loving eyes. His smile was filled with affection,

 “Such a well-behaved child.” It was a pity that his grandson already had a girlfriend. Otherwise, he would definitely introduce this little girl to his grandson.

Thinking about his troublesome grandson, Old Master Lu shook his head helplessly.

His grandson said that when he finished his mission this time, he would bring his girlfriend home to meet him.

Old Master Lu was filled with anticipation. He wondered what kind of woman could make his grandson, who was allergic to girls, fall for her.

Lu Qingshuang pouted and glared at Ji Yuanzhou angrily.

Ji Yuanzhou felt Lu Qingshuang’s gaze and turned to look at her. He gave her a bright smile,

“Lu Qingshuang, let me introduce you. This is my sister, Ling Yao. Yaoyao, this is Lu Qingshuang. She’s a student at Kyoto University, just like us.”

Lu Qingshuang snorted and turned her head away, but she couldn’t help but smile slightly.

 She was a college classmate and sweet couple with Ji Yuanzhou, but they had just started dating, and their families didn’t know about their relationship yet.

“Hello, Miss Lu!” Looking at the interaction between her third brother and Lu Qingshuang, Ling Yao felt that something was going on between them.

 Maybe she could be her future third sister-in-law.

Lu Qingshuang smiled sweetly, stood up gracefully, and said kindly, “Hello, Yaoyao. Just call me Qingshuang.”

 In the future, she might become the other party’s third sister-in-law. It wouldn’t hurt to build a good relationship with her now.

Gu Qingan was slightly stunned when he heard Ji Yuanzhou introduce Ling Yao. The other party was also called Ling Yao. What a coincidence.

He carefully examined Ling Yao’s features, trying to compare her with the Ling Yao in his memory.

The Ling Yao in front of him was elegant and graceful, like a fairy descending from heaven.

 The Ling Yao in his memory was dark and fat, rustic and unattractive. The two were completely different. They only shared the same name.

 They had nothing in common. He shook his head.

 He was convinced that they couldn’t be the same person.