Seeing the two of them, Shi Ran's small face flushed with a hint of unnaturalness, while Huo Xiaohua slowly stood up, "Why did you two come over?"
From his tone of voice, it was evident he wasn't aware of their visit.
"Uh... Brother, is the friend you mentioned Shi Ran?"
Zhao Wuyan glanced at Shi Ran and said to Huo Xiaohua, "Four Cakes and I wanted to find a place for coffee. You said you were around here, so we came by. Who knew you were on a date with Shi Ran."
As she spoke, Tang Si, dressed in a black T-shirt, cast a cold glance at Shi Ran.
The two looked at each other, and the events of the previous night involuntarily surfaced in their minds.
His gaze was clear, her face slightly flushed. After a single look, she lowered her head, no longer daring to meet his eyes.
Huo Xiaohua quickly explained, "Don't talk nonsense. Yesterday was your birthday, and it was because Nannan was pestering me that I asked Shi Ran to pretend to be my girlfriend. Today, I specifically invited her over to express my gratitude."
After speaking, he turned to Shi Ran and asked, "Right, Miss Shi?"
"Ah? Uh-huh, that's right."
Although it was a bit different from what she had said earlier, Shi Ran felt that Huo Xiaohua was saving her face by saying this.
Upon hearing Huo Xiaohua's explanation, Tang Si's brow furrowed slightly, and a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes as he looked at Shi Ran.
So that's how it was?
Yesterday, had he misunderstood her?
Tang Si's burning gaze made Shi Ran so uncomfortable that she could barely sit still. She could only pick up the coffee on the table and take a sip to ease the awkward situation.
Huo Xiaohua inviting Shi Ran over was naturally a prearranged plan with Zhao Wuyan, which was why Zhao Wuyan brought Tang Si over to intentionally flaunt their relationship in front of Shi Ran.
Now that their goal was achieved, Zhao Wuyan felt a surge of satisfaction and said, "Then you two continue chatting. Four Cakes, let's go upstairs."
Tang Si raised his wrist and glanced at his watch. "It's almost time for dinner. We all know each other, so why don't we eat together?"
"This, this doesn't seem right."
Shi Ran immediately looked up.
But her gaze couldn't help but fall on Zhao Wuyan's arm, which was linked with Tang Si's, and she felt a dull ache in her chest.
Yesterday, in the bathroom of the Huo family's villa, Tang Si had done whatever he wanted to her, and even Zhao Wuyan, standing outside the door, could hear it. Yet, they could now be reconciled.
Although she didn't understand their relationship, Shi Ran felt a wave of disgust.
"Yes. You two are on a date, and it would be awkward for me and Miss Shi to be a third wheel," Huo Xiaohua teased with a smile.
"Right, Mr. Huo is right." She wholeheartedly agreed.
"I..."
"You all know each other, so what's appropriate or not."
Just as Zhao Wuyan was about to refuse, Tang Si interrupted her, naturally walking to Shi Ran's side and saying, "Move over."
Shi Ran was taken aback, not expecting Tang Si to shamelessly stay for dinner.
Glancing sideways, she noticed Zhao Wuyan's expression had turned somewhat unpleasant.
It was likely because Tang Si was her boyfriend, yet he was going to sit next to her.
"You should still go with Zhao..."
Shi Ran wanted Tang Si to sit with Zhao Wuyan, but Tang Si didn't give her a chance to finish speaking. He frowned and impatiently said, "Can't you hear me?"
His slightly imposing attitude immediately silenced Shi Ran, and she obediently moved inward.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Wuyan's gaze deepened. Without them noticing, she exchanged a look with Huo Xiaohua.
They didn't say anything, and both sat down.
"Shi Ran, I need to apologize to you."
Zhao Wuyan interlaced her fingers and placed her hands on the table, her captivating eyes looking at Shi Ran with an expression of deep remorse. "I misunderstood you and Four Cakes before. I thought you two were..."