A Long-Awaited Marriage - Chapter 11

Su Zheyan bravely took Lu Anran’s hand and said, “Pretty auntie, you said I could come and visit you. Let’s have dinner together, okay?”

Lu Anran and Ding Shuyao exchanged a glance. The father and son were working together quite well, singing in unison.

“Mr. Su, I think anyone would have helped in that situation this morning. You don’t need to be so polite.”

Lu Anran said calmly. She really didn’t want to eat with a complete stranger.

He wanted to thank her, so he could buy a few more potted plants from her florist. She was quite happy to oblige.

Little Su Zheyan was extremely frustrated after hearing Lu Anran’s words. He loved the mother he had found, but why didn’t she like him?

Is it really that hard to have a meal together?

He sadly held his father’s hand, “Dad, let’s go home!”

That pitiful and forlorn little face was completely different from the composed and astonishing demeanor she had that morning.

Lu Anran softened again. She looked at Ding Shuyao, and Ding Shuyao looked at her back.

Suddenly, the two said in unison, “We’re going to Lishang Road to eat spicy hot pot.”

The father and son turned around at the same time and smiled happily.

Lishang Road is two streets away from Lu Anran’s flower shop, not too far. That street is lined with all kinds of restaurants and snack shops, and there is a large chain shopping mall, making it very popular.

As night falls, Lishang Road commercial street is bustling with people.

When Lu Anran and Ding Shuyao don’t feel like cooking at home, they come to Lishang Road for a treat.

Over the course of two years, the two of them had tried all the local delicacies, and on a whim, they even created a top 10 food list.

It was posted on social media and received over 1 million views, likes, and shares.

Less than 15 minutes later, they arrived at the spicy hot pot restaurant that Lu Anran and Ding Shuyao frequented—She Shang.

The parking spaces on both sides of the road were all occupied, so Su Ang had to drive into the underground garage and drive around for a long time before he finally found a parking space.

Lu Anran and Ding Shuyao took Su Zheyan to the store to find seats.

“Why didn’t you choose a private room?” Su Ang took off his suit jacket, draped it over the back of the chair, and raised his hand to call the waiter over.

“No need, no need,” Lu Anran quickly interrupted him, “Hot pot is all about this kind of steamy atmosphere. Besides, it’s just the four of us, booking a big private room would be… weird, you know.”

Ding Shuyao chuckled. “Sister, what’s the fault of all this? Just tell me!”

She glanced at Lu Anran, and wow, she actually blushed.

Su Ang naturally knew what Lu Anran was thinking; it was just that he and she were still strangers, and he didn’t want to book a private room alone.

But as he gazed at Lu Anran’s stunning beauty, his Adam’s apple bobbed. He knew that people around them were watching Lu Anran and Ding Shuyao, as they occasionally cast glances their way.

He felt a little unhappy; he didn’t want others to see her beauty. A strong possessive desire suddenly arose within him.

He coughed lightly, feigning an awkwardness to cover up his embarrassment and loss of composure.

“Alright then.” Su Ang sat down opposite Lu Anran.

The waiter brought the menu to their table, and Su Ang took it and handed it to Lu Anran, saying, “Take a look, what do you like to eat? It’s on me.”

Ding Shuyao looked at Lu Anran, then at Su Ang, with an expression that said, “So that’s how it is.”

This must be what they call “love at first sight”!

Looks like my best friend’s spring is coming! She’ll have to give her a good vetting.

Lu Anran handed the menu to Ding Shuyao, saying, “Today is a celebration for you, so you should order first.”

Su Ang blushed deeply, quickly poured himself a glass of water and drank it down in one gulp, trying to save face.

Ding Shuyao took the menu and nudged Lu Anran with her elbow, unable to hide the smile in her eyes.

Su Ang watched the two girls’ furtive little actions and, for some reason, felt a great mood.

“Little devil, what do you want to eat? Auntie will order for you.” Ding Shuyao turned her gaze to Su Zheyan.

“Hmph, don’t call me a brat! My name is Su Zheyan! If you call me a brat again, I’ll get very angry!” Su Zheyan said in a cute, childish voice, with his arms crossed.

Lu Anran poked Ding Shuyao’s head. “Yaoyao, her dad is still here!”

She looked up and met Su Ang’s gaze, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

Lu Anran’s face flushed red again, and she quickly turned her head away to talk to Ding Shuyao.

In that instant when she turned her head away, a fragment flashed through her mind, but she couldn’t quite grasp it.