Going to see Su Yuxi was the most adventurous and bold decision Xia Wei Liang had made since returning to this world.
The coffee shop below Mei Yu Lou was still a place for artists to relax and unwind.
However, today was a bit special.
Xia Wei Liang sat in a corner. Some minor artists kept glancing her way, while others took out their phones to secretly snap photos.
Suddenly, she turned her head, startling the other person.
“S-sorry, Sister Wei Liang, I just… I just really like you and wanted to take a photo with you but didn't dare disturb you…”
She smiled and beckoned, “Come here.”
The other person’s eyes lit up, and they quickly ran over.
They took a few selfies together, and the minor artist was ecstatic. They immediately posted it on Weibo with a photo, captioned: 【Met Senior Wei Liang at the company’s coffee shop. She’s so beautiful!! And so approachable! She found me secretly taking pictures of her, and instead of getting angry, she actually called me over for a photo! Ahhhhh! I’m a fan now!】
The coffee shop door was pushed open, and a tall, thin boy wearing a loose white jacket, a hat, and a mask walked in. He exuded youthful energy and had a strong sense of fashion.
He scanned the room and walked directly towards Xia Wei Liang.
“Wei Liang?”
Xia Wei Liang looked up, her gaze towards him complex, but it quickly returned to normal. She nodded with a smile, “Yuxi, long time no see.”
Su Yuxi pulled out a chair and sat down, removing his mask and hat. A hushed discussion erupted around them, “Isn’t that Su Yuxi? He’s actually quite handsome in person!”
“He’s developing really well now. I heard he’s even acting in Director Zhou’s movie! For the Lunar New Year slot!”
Su Yuxi possessed a clean aura and handsome features, with a positive image, making him a favorite among mainstream directors. His future was promising.
He looked at Xia Wei Liang with some confusion, “Wei Liang, you said on the phone you had something urgent to discuss. What is it?”
Xia Wei Liang pushed the news on her phone towards him.
Su Yuxi understood at a glance. Since it broke out in the morning, it had spread throughout the company; it was hard for him not to know.
However, discussing such matters in front of the person involved was, to some extent, awkward.
“Wei Liang, you really don’t need to care… Just remain silent. No matter what anyone asks you, don’t respond. Once the hype dies down, no one will remember.”
Xia Wei Liang kept her eyes fixed on him. In this world, their interaction was limited to that one show, “Gong Zhu Nao Na Yang.” Due to their good chemistry, the “Su Da Couple” became famous, and their CP fans, the Soda fans, were still active.
Later, when Xia Wei Liang got into trouble, Su Yuxi’s agent quickly dismantled the CP, dissociating him from her in every way possible. The only time they appeared on stage together was at that charity gala.
Therefore, the Su Yuxi sitting before her now, unlike in her reborn life where they had more interactions, was likely more of a stranger than a colleague.
His attitude when advising her was distant, hinting at a desire to avoid involvement.
Xia Wei Liang suddenly said, “Can you let me see your hands?”
Su Yuxi froze, “Uh… hehe, why do you suddenly want to see my hands?”
He instinctively glanced outside. Xia Wei Liang slowly said, “You don’t need to be afraid. I haven’t arranged for reporters to secretly photograph you. I wouldn’t do something like that.”
Having his thoughts exposed, Su Yuxi felt a bit awkward. “I didn’t mean it that way…”
Xia Wei Liang frowned. Why was this person so indecisive?
She lost her patience and extended her hands, “Give them here.”
Su Yuxi’s expression was slightly unnatural, but if he hesitated any further, it would seem too deliberate. So, gritting his teeth, he handed over his hands.
Xia Wei Liang took his hands and looked down at them carefully.
Indeed, there was a scar on his right hand.
This was the only memory she had left of that man at the time.
Seeing her holding his hand with a somber expression, not looking like she was trying to take advantage of him, but as if something was genuinely wrong, made Su Yuxi nervous too. “Wei Liang, what’s wrong? Did you see something?”
Xia Wei Liang raised her clear eyes, and a flame seemed to flicker within them, as if she wished to ignite someone.
“Uh…”
Su Yuxi didn’t know what he had done to offend her and was momentarily stunned, unsure of what to say.
Xia Wei Liang retook his wrist, spread his palm, and stared at it for a long time. She said, “I didn’t see anything else, except that you’re a bit two-faced and don’t dare to admit what you’ve done. Not like a man.”
Su Yuxi was taken aback. “Can you read palms?”
“I can also feel bones! Want me to give you a reading?”
He chuckled, half-believing, half-doubting, “No wonder you wanted to see my hands!”
Xia Wei Liang raised an eyebrow. “What else would you think I wanted to do? Seduce you?”
“No, no, absolutely not!” Su Yuxi’s face turned a little red. “It’s just… a bit sudden.”
Xia Wei Liang stared at him, her hands still holding his, her gaze fixed.
Su Yuxi became uneasy under her gaze. “Uh, Wei Liang, do you… have some misunderstanding about me?”
“What, you think I have a crush on you?”
She said it with a straight face. How narcissistic would he have to be to think that?
“No, no! I didn’t mean that. I just wanted to ask… what is it you wanted to see me about today? I have another engagement later…”
“Don’t play games with me,” Xia Wei Liang watched him intently. “You saw my news, don’t you want to say anything?”
Su Yuxi blinked. So, she had come seeking comfort?!
But he wasn’t that familiar with her! Did she really like him?
But her expression didn’t quite look like it…
“Uh, you’re very popular right now. I can imagine someone would be jealous, so you really don’t need to…”
“I want to hear something else, not this.”
Su Yuxi was even more confused. “It’s not that, Wei Liang. Just say what you want to say, don’t make me guess.”
As he spoke, he was trying to pull his hand back. However, the woman opposite him, though thin, had surprisingly strong wrists. Her fingers gripped him tightly, as if she wanted to break his bones!
What kind of deep-seated hatred or grievance was this!
Su Yuxi was starting to regret it. He should have listened to his agent and not taken the risk of meeting her.
“Can you… let go of my hand first? It’s not good if others see.”
Xia Wei Liang curved her lips. “You’re afraid of being seen? But what can be done? I’m not afraid~”
“You…”
Su Yuxi was now 100% certain that she had come to cause trouble.
Just then, the door behind them was pushed open.
The others who were watching the scene widened their eyes when they saw the person who entered.
Good heavens, was this an illusion?!
Su Yuxi, who had been struggling, caught a glimpse of the woman opposite him suddenly changing her expression. He instinctively wanted to withdraw, but then remembered he was still holding another man’s hand. Without a second thought, he let go.
The speed was as if he would contract some serious illness if he delayed for even a second!
Su Yuxi frowned, feeling rather displeased.