DLSRWAR Chapter 54 The moment the person in question showed up, he chickened out.

Familiar face?

Qin Yumian followed Hao Jiajia’s pointing direction.

A young man in a casual suit stood among the crowd, his sharp features handsome, with a slightly prominent nose and a profile so perfect it seemed like he had stepped out of a painting.

“Class Monitor Qin, isn’t that Brother Han?” Hao Jiajia pulled Qin Yumian toward Ye Hancheng’s direction while waving her hand. “Brother Han, Brother Han…”

Qin Yumian: “…”

Ye Hancheng naturally spotted his wife, but to avoid letting Qin Yumian know that he had been aware of their arrival in the capital, he feigned surprise. “How come you’re here?”

Hao Jiajia played along with his act. “Class Monitor Qin and I came to see a concert. I didn’t expect to run into you here, Brother Han.”

Ye Hancheng calmly nodded and explained why he was there. “I’m here to pick up a friend.”

Hao Jiajia said, “Brother Han, this is the first time Class Monitor Qin and I have been to the capital. We’re not familiar with the area and are worried about running into trouble. Can you help look after us while we’re here?”

Ye Hancheng replied without hesitation, “Of course.”

Qiu Gaotiao came back from the bathroom and saw Ye Hancheng standing with two girls. He grinned and draped an arm around Ye Hancheng’s neck. “Are these two ladies asking for directions?”

Ye Hancheng shrugged off his hand with a look of distaste. “These are my classmate and the class monitor.”

Qiu Gaotiao had met Qin Yumian once before but had seen her from a distance. Now that he could clearly see her face, his playful grin didn’t fade. “So it’s the younger brother’s wife. My apologies, my apologies.”

Qin Yumian: “?”

Younger brother’s wife?

Ye Hancheng punched his shoulder. “If you don’t know how to talk, just keep your mouth shut.”

Then he hurriedly explained to Qin Yumian, “Class Monitor Qin, he’s a bit off in the head. Don’t listen to his nonsense.”

Who was the one calling her his wife before she even arrived? The moment the person in question showed up, he chickened out.

Hao Jiajia smartly changed the topic. “Brother Han, is he the person you’re picking up?”

Ye Hancheng said, “Yes.”

Qiu Gaotiao’s usual flirtatious demeanor resurfaced. “Hello, miss. I’m Chengzi’s childhood friend, Qiu Gaotiao. You can call me Da Gao. May I ask your name?”

Though Qiu Gaotiao didn’t look like the most trustworthy person, his handsome face and charming smile could still win hearts.

Hao Jiajia, with her cheerful personality, smiled back and replied, “I’m Hao Jiajia, and this is our class monitor, Qin Yumian.”

Qiu Gaotiao said, “Jiajia, are you here for sightseeing? I’m a native of the capital and can definitely serve as your tour guide.”

“We’re here to see a concert,” Hao Jiajia replied, her cheeks flushed with excitement at the mention of their purpose.

“Oh?” Qiu Gaotiao raised an eyebrow. “It wouldn’t be Lin Jiayang’s concert, would it?”

Hao Jiajia’s eyes lit up at the question. “Brother Da Gao, you know Little Sheep too?”

“I do, and quite well. Come on, let’s talk while we walk,” Qiu Gaotiao said, taking Hao Jiajia’s luggage and guiding her toward the airport exit with his arm around her shoulder.

“Class Monitor Qin, why didn’t you tell me you were coming to the capital?” Ye Hancheng walked beside Qin Yumian, sounding a bit aggrieved.

Qin Yumian replied calmly, “Didn’t Hao Jiajia tell you?”

Ye Hancheng: “…”

Was he exposed?

Ye Hancheng squeezed his fingers and said seriously, “Class Monitor Qin, I swear, I really didn’t know you were coming to the capital.”

Qin Yumian glanced at the young man sideways and said lightly, “You and Hao Jiajia’s act was very fake.”

Ye Hancheng: “…”

The young man cautiously asked, “Class Monitor Qin, are you angry?”

Qin Yumian said, “No.”

Ye Hancheng observed his wife’s expression and, seeing that she didn’t seem angry, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The young man instantly perked up and earnestly suggested, “Class Monitor Qin, it’s your first time in the capital. Let me show you around.”

Qin Yumian replied, “I’d like to eat first.”

Ye Hancheng immediately called a restaurant to make a reservation.

When they arrived at the parking lot, Qiu Gaotiao and Hao Jiajia were already in the car.

Qiu Gaotiao was driving, while Hao Jiajia sat in the passenger seat.

Ye Hancheng tapped on the car window and said, “To Norway Forest Restaurant.”

Qiu Gaotiao gave an “OK” sign.

In the car, Qiu Gaotiao casually asked, “Jiajia, do you and Class Monitor Qin have a place to stay?”

Hao Jiajia replied, “Not yet.”

Qiu Gaotiao continued, “Chengzi has an empty apartment. How about you and Class Monitor Qin stay there for the next couple of days? It’s not very safe for two girls to stay in a hotel.”

Ye Hancheng nodded eagerly. “Yes, Class Monitor Qin, Da Gao said it well. You should stay at my place.”

Hao Jiajia, unable to make a decision on her own, turned to Qin Yumian. “Class Monitor Qin, I think Brother Qiu’s suggestion is quite reasonable.”

Qin Yumian considered it and, not wanting to trouble anyone, agreed with a nod. “Alright.”

Hearing Qin Yumian’s agreement, Ye Hancheng’s spirits soared. He immediately took out his phone and messaged his brother to borrow Aunt Wen for two days.

Ye Zhizhou: … What are you up to now?

Ye Hancheng: I want Aunt Wen to take care of my wife at Jade Moon Bay for two days.

Ye Zhizhou: Did you send her to Jade Moon Bay?

Ye Hancheng: My wife came to the capital, so she should stay at my place.

Ye Zhizhou: … You can tell Aunt Wen yourself.

Although Aunt Wen was their family’s housekeeper, after all these years, the Ye family had come to see her as a close relative.

Ye Hancheng was quite confident: Aunt Wen would definitely agree.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the waiter led them to their reserved private room.

Qiu Gaotiao and Hao Jiajia sat together, leaving Qin Yumian to sit next to Ye Hancheng.

The waiter brought over the electronic menu, and Qiu Gaotiao, displaying gentlemanly manners, handed it to Hao Jiajia, “Ladies first.”

Hao Jiajia passed it to Qin Yumian, “Class Monitor Qin, please order first.”

Ye Hancheng directly stopped her, “It’s just ordering food, what’s there to be modest about?”

He skillfully selected two steaks, two pasta dishes, and two juices from the menu.

“I’ve ordered for me and Class Monitor Qin. You two decide on your own,” Ye Hancheng handed the menu back to Hao Jiajia.

Hao Jiajia: “…”

Having never eaten Western food, Hao Jiajia was a bit flustered with the menu. Qiu Gaotiao, noticing this, kindly offered advice, “The steak here is quite good, you should try it.”

Hao Jiajia breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, “Okay.”

Qiu Gaotiao added, “Steak is best paired with red wine. Would you like a drink to accompany your meal?”

Hao Jiajia shyly replied, “I don’t drink alcohol.”

“Then just have some juice like Chengzi,” Qiu Gaotiao mocked his friend across from him, “Chengzi, weren’t you drinking at the bar just a few days ago? Why the sudden switch to juice?”

Ye Hancheng responded with righteous indignation, “You can’t drink while driving.”

Qiu Gaotiao lightly reminded him, “There’s always a designated driver.”

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#Mini Scene#
Da Gao: Stop pretending. Everyone knows that you don’t dare to drink because you are afraid of your wife.

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