After Drinking

Shui Muhua wore a smile, her watery peach-blossom eyes revealing a trace of surprise. "Jiang Ping'an, I never expected to run into you amid this vast sea of people. We truly are fated."

Jiang Ping'an could not help giving Shui Muhua a scrutinizing look. Her words sounded somewhat deliberate. What was she after?

Shui Muhua added, "I didn't expect you to be so alert. I was originally going to give you a little surprise."

"What do you want?" Jiang Ping'an finally spoke, asking blandly.

Shui Muhua cast Jiang Ping'an a flirtatious glance and smiled. "Don't keep people at arm's length like that. You killed so many of my Golden-Silver Beetles, yet in the end, I never asked you for compensation."

"I saw you leave Jade-Passage Street and enter Everbright Street. Were you going to a restaurant for a meal?" she continued. "As it happens, I want to eat too. I'll treat you."

Jiang Ping'an said guardedly, "State your purpose."

Shui Muhua immediately put on an innocent expression. "I truly ran into you by chance. If you're still angry that I tested you a few days ago, I can apologize and make amends."

How could Jiang Ping'an believe her? Shui Muhua stared at him with blazing eyes; she clearly had some scheme in mind.

He said coolly, "There's no need for apologies or amends. We aren't friends, so let us part ways here."

"No." Shui Muhua immediately shook her head. "Senior Sister Dongfang and I are as close as blood sisters. How could I treat you like a stranger?"

"Come on. I know a restaurant that is both delicious and affordable."

As she spoke, she reached out to grab Jiang Ping'an's hand.

Jiang Ping'an tried to dodge, but Shui Muhua moved like lightning and seized his hand in one grab. On