Song Yanqing booked a private room at the restaurant, and the fourteen of them went out for a very sumptuous lunch. After lunch, this joyful visit came to an end.
Zhang Zhichen led her fully equipped teammates back to the company dormitory. Some caught up on sleep, some sorted out their thoughts, and some practiced dancing. Everyone was very busy.
After returning to the hospital, Shang Shujue was dragged by his dear third sister to undergo various examinations. After the test results showed that he was healthy and had no other problems, he was officially discharged from the hospital.
Shang Shujue called home to tell them that she had been discharged from the hospital and would be taking Song Yanqing home for dinner that evening. She told them not to come pick her up and then dragged Song Yanqing to Star and Moon Bridge Park.
Star and Moon Bridge Park is a famous dating spot for couples in Shangjing. From the bridge, you can overlook the city's night view, watch the neon lights change, see the stars twinkle, and watch the moon sleep. Occasionally, you can also hear the chirping of birds and insects and the rustling of trees in the wind.
In Shangjing, couples of all kinds love to hang out here. There are pedestrian streets and shopping malls nearby.
Near Star and Moon Bridge, there is a large lake with lotus and water lilies growing in its waters. On the lake, there are winding stone pillars and covered walkways, pavilions and towers, making it a beautiful sight.
To the left of Star and Moon Bridge is Lotus Lake, in front of Star and Moon Bridge is the bustling scene of people living in nature, behind Star and Moon Bridge is a vast flower field, and to the right of Star and Moon Bridge is a camping paradise surrounded by natural scenery.
Overall, this place is a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle, a secluded and tranquil haven. While it's often described as a romantic spot for couples, it's a place that travel enthusiasts, whether traveling alone or with friends, will want to explore.
Moreover, what about Shang Shujue, this energetic person who always loves excitement? Someone like Song Yanqing, who prefers quiet, would rather stay at home and watch movies, but what his lover likes is what he likes.
Because home is wherever your loved one is.
" A-Jue, would you like some cold noodles? I'll go buy some."
Song Yanqing raised his hand to smooth the wind-blown hair at Shang Shujue's temples and affectionately pinched the skin on the back of his neck.
"Sure, let's buy some snacks too. We can use them as props when we take pictures on the bridge later, and we can eat them at the same time. That would be perfect!"
Shang Shujue felt a little ticklish from his movements and unconsciously shrank her neck, but she didn't reject this close contact, while still taking pictures with a Polaroid camera in her hand.
"Okay, I'll go then."
Song Yanqing smiled, glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention, then leaned in and kissed Shang Shujue on the cheek before reluctantly standing up straight.
"Okay, I'll sit on that bench over there and wait for you."
Shang Shujue was slightly taken aback when Song Yanqing suddenly kissed her. She awkwardly turned her head to the side, pretending to be busy taking pictures, quickly responding to him verbally, and then walked a short distance to the side.
Song Yanqing noticed his reddened ears, looked away and smiled, feeling a tenderness in his heart. Thinking about this, he turned and headed towards the nearby food street.
Shang Shujue glanced back at him and couldn't help but smile. Then, she touched her ear and turned around, preparing to take a picture while heading towards the bench in front of her, when she saw someone walking towards her.
It was already dusk, and the surrounding lights were not yet fully lit. Shang Shujue couldn't immediately see who was walking towards him, but he felt that the figure and gait were somewhat familiar.
The person walked through the darkest part of the route and came to a place with light. Only then could Shang Shujue clearly see his face. He wasn't someone she knew very well, but he wasn't a complete stranger either.
" Mr. Shang, it's been a long time."
" Mr. Ren, aren't you afraid that your rivals might take advantage of your situation by coming here alone for a stroll?"
Ren Daiqi stopped in front of Shang Shujue. When he spoke, his tone was calm, not like the surprise of accidentally meeting Shang Shujue, but more like a premeditated calm.
Shang Shujue ignored his words, instead turning around and leaning against the railing, speaking in a calm tone, even with a hint of a smile.
Yet every move he made carried a sense of vigilance, even though he had learned from Nuomi that the other party was no longer a puppet controlled by the World Consciousness.
He was an independent individual, but he couldn't control himself. After all, it was really annoying when this person was standing in the same direction as Su Youchuan.
In addition, just like Su Youchuan, he would come to see him every few days, making it impossible for him to avoid him. Although they didn't even get to talk in the end, the annoyance remained.
" Mr. Shang, there's no need to be so wary. I'm no longer a puppet who blindly protects Su Youchuan. I came here alone today because I genuinely have something to discuss with you."
Ren Daiqi didn't care about Shang Shujue's wariness. He even thought that this was just how Shang Shujue was: smart, kind, but sharp-tongued. It was good that he had his own opinions.
Shang Shujue, unsure what he wanted to discuss with him, raised an eyebrow slightly, signaling him to continue.
Seeing his reaction, Ren Daiqi didn't say what it was about, but simply raised his hand and condensed a ball of pure white mist in his palm.
"Holy shit!"
Shang Shujue was startled and instinctively grabbed his hand, blocking the white mist and thus preventing the white light emitted after the mist successfully condensed.
"You're crazy! Why didn't you say something like this sooner!"
Shang Shujue pressed Ren Daiqi's hand down, turned her head to look around to see if there were any surveillance cameras. She found that there were indeed quite a few cameras around, so she rolled her eyes without really paying attention.
[ Nuomi, delete the surveillance footage. Is Ren Daiqi an idiot? He almost triggered the causal laws. He'll be struck dead soon, and I'll get caught in the crossfire because I'm standing so close!]
The moment Shang Shujue's thoughts echoed in his mind, Ren Daiqi's expression paused slightly, and a faint sense of grievance, unease, and guilt suddenly appeared between his brows and eyes.
Didn't he say it right here? Why is he suddenly angry? But speaking of which, Shang Shujue's palm seems a little too soft. Is that... is that reasonable?
Hearing Shang Shujue's thoughts nearby, Song Yanqing paused in his act of taking the things, quickly thanked him, then turned around and grabbed other snacks before heading towards Shang Shujue's location.
Why is Ren Daiqi here? What's his purpose? What happened between them? How did he suddenly attract the attention of the World Law? And why is he even going to strike with lightning?!
"Stop fooling around. Go wait for me on that bench over there. I'll send Song Yanqing a message first."
Shang Shujue withdrew her hand, completely unaware of Ren Daiqi's gesture to stop her. She hung the Polaroid camera around her neck, took out her phone, and sent a message to Song Yanqing. The message was sent and she received a reply shortly afterward.
[ A-Jue ]: Song Yanqing, I ran into Ren Daiqi. He seems a bit off right now. I need to talk to Nuomi about it. I need to find a quiet place to sit down and chat with him. I'll give you the location in a bit.
[ Song Yanqing ]: No need to trouble yourself, I'll be there in five minutes. Wait for me, I'll go with you. We can just sit down and chat in a quiet spot nearby. Don't go with him, I'm worried about you.
Shang Shujue looked at the message, glanced up at Ren Daiqi was politely turning his head to look elsewhere, and then replied with a "Okay".
"Wait a minute, Song Yanqing will be here soon. First, tell me when this started happening to you?"