No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

"Oh, so you're in the medical school at Victoria Harbour University?"

"Good heavens, isn't that incredibly difficult to pass?"

Shi Qiao wasn't really interested in people who would casually strike up conversations with her, but when she heard the praise for her academic achievements, she immediately straightened her back.

On the left is a handsome young man, and on the right is a strong young man.

"Ahem, it's actually not that bad. I did try a little harder." She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and took a sip of the non-alcoholic sparkling drink in front of her.

Jiang Youran linked arms with Shi Qiao and muttered to herself.

"How is it? Did you hear any strange noises?"

Shi Qiao shook her head. "It's quiet."

Xiao Shuai winked at Xiao Zhuang beside him and suddenly said, "Hey guys, this bar is most famous for their hot toddy, wanna try it?"

Shi Qiao quickly waved her hand, "I can't drink alcohol."

Not only can't I drink alcohol, but I'm also the type who gets drunk after just one drink.

That happened when she was in junior high school. She was thirsty in the middle of the night and mistakenly drank Aunt Lin's brandy.

Direct memory loss.

Only Pei Jingnian was present. The next day, that guy coldly said that he had been "forced to take care of a drunkard" and told her "never to touch alcohol in this lifetime."

For a whole month afterward, Pei Jingnian avoided her like the plague.

This shows how potent her alcohol is.

Jiang Youran, a self-proclaimed alcohol savvy drinker, suddenly brightened up. "Sure, I'll try it. I don't think my lemon vodka is anything special..."

"Ahem!"

The four people's attention was drawn to the abrupt interruption.

Lu Zhou leaned against the table, cleared his throat, and said, "Shi Qiao, You Ran, what a coincidence, what are you doing here?"

Shi Qiao's lips twitched.

Jiang Youran and Shi Qiao swallowed simultaneously, their minds racing for a moment.

Good heavens, is the power of this destined person really that strong?

Lu Zhou brought over a few of his buddies. "Mind if we share a table?"

The guy next to Lu Zhou silently gave him a thumbs up and muttered to himself:

"Wow, Brother Lu, you actually know such a beautiful young lady."

Lu Zhou silently pressed down on the other person's thumb, poked him with his middle finger, and warned him in a low voice:

"That girl in the very middle, if you dare to touch her, tomorrow Lao Pei will show you what it means to be decapitated."

The others suddenly felt a chill run down their spines and all sat down on Jiang Youran's side.

Shi Qiao wanted to cry but had no tears.

It's always like this.

From childhood to adulthood, at every gathering, men would avoid her.

Furthermore, ever since she was confessed to by a handsome lesbian, her popularity with other women has dwindled significantly.

It often made her wonder if she had some kind of malevolent guardian spirit.

The kind that severs all ties of marriage.

Now it seems...

She gripped her drink glass tightly and turned to stare at Lu Zhou.

He's definitely behind this!

The man dove sideways, pushing aside Xiao Zhuang and Xiao Shuai, saying, "Excuse me, you two young men, please let me pass."

He kept a distance of about one seat and sat down next to Shi Qiao.

Well, at least we managed to push those people away.

When Lao Pei arrives, we're definitely going to give him a good beating!

He smiled, picked up the menu on the table, and said, "Shi Qiao, is there anything you'd like to say...?"

"no."

"Brother, it's on you. This place..."

"don't want."

Shi Qiao quietly squeezed closer to Jiang Youran's side and kept sending SOS messages on her phone.

Jiang Youran typed silently.

[Jiang Youran: Shall we switch seats?]

[Shi Qiao: Our Bodhisattva Jiang's merits +999.]

"Hey, let's switch seats. I think you can see the singer better from your spot."

The two quickly switched places, leaving Lu Zhou dumbfounded.

He grabbed Jiang Youran's wrist. "Damn it, Jiang Youran, what are you doing!"

He couldn't even bear to think about what would happen if Old Pei came and saw his precious baby lying in that thicket of weeds...

OK.

Jiang Youran rolled her eyes at him and took out a wet wipe to wipe her wrist.

"Lu Zhou, forced relationships are never sweet. Don't you know your own limitations?"

"People should have self-awareness, you know?"

Lu Zhou frowned.

What is this crazy girl talking about now?

She's been a dull woman since childhood, with an underdeveloped cerebellum and an underdeveloped cerebrum.

Does he lack self-awareness?

He's just too self-aware!

In short, if he doesn't win Shi Qiao over now, he's doomed.

The two were locked in a standoff, with Jiang Youran holding firm and refusing to retreat.

Lu Zhou gave up and ordered all the appetizers on the menu to go with the drinks.

Well, at least he warned the person next to Shi Qiao, so he's safe.

On the other side, the scene was deserted.

One of the boys was particularly tense, his hand holding the wine glass trembling. He cautiously asked, "May I ask what your relationship is with Brother Lu?"

Shi Qiao replied instantly, "Stranger."

"What about... and Lao Pei?"

Shi Qiao picked up a skewer of beef, "Hmm..."

How should I put it?

younger sister?

Pei Jingnian was not happy about it.

A woman who is not related to him by blood and is staying at his house?

It's no wonder people misunderstand!

What if Pei Jingnian tries to pin the blame on her for ruining his romantic prospects?

She hesitated for a long time before saying, "We're not really related; our parents were just good friends."

Click.

Shi Qiao looked around.

She thought she heard something shatter.

Did you step on something?

[Wife, please stop crying.]

How can someone with a 37-degree mouth utter such cold words?

She brushed away the words "affected" from her ears and silently stuffed the skewered beef into her mouth.

Well.

So spicy!

Shi Qiao picked up the sparkling water in front of her and gulped down a big mouthful.

"Old Pei, you're finally here!" Lu Zhou went up and hugged Pei Jingnian's arm like a resentful husband.

Pei Jingnian pushed Lu Zhou away with disdain, his gaze quickly locking onto Shi Qiao in the center of the crowd.

It's practically the perfect pink cake standing on a slop bucket.

His temper vanished instantly.

[But my wife's outfit today is perfect!!]

My wife has recently taken a liking to this style; I've noted it down.

Her little face was also rosy.

Wait a minute.

Is it a little too red?

Pei Jingnian quickened his pace and rushed to the table.

Shi Qiao held the cup in her hands, feeling dizzy.

"Pei Jingnian, what's wrong with you...?"

Before she could finish speaking, her little head drooped down as if the power had been cut off.

Jiang Youran froze, then snatched the cup from Shi Qiao's hand.

"Oh no, Shi Qiao drank my glass instead."

Although it's just sparkling wine.

But this is way too exaggerated!

"Get out of the way." Pei Jingnian raised his eyebrows slightly and coldly swept his gaze over the group of people.

"yes!!"

The crowd dispersed.

Pei Jingnian bent down and wrapped his arms around Shi Qiao's limp waist. "Shi Qiao."

His deep voice was so soothing that Shi Qiao's ears went weak.

She half-opened her eyes, and when she looked up, she met Pei Jingnian's deep gaze. His dark eyelashes were lowered, and he stared at her disheveled state without blinking.

Perhaps it was because of the alcohol, but she suddenly felt that Pei Jingnian had become so gentle.

"Pei Jingnian, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

She spoke in a mumbled, slurred manner, and seemed to lack any energy.

"Too talkative."

Pei Jingnian took off his outer shirt and used it to cover her slightly short skirt.

"I'm home."

Shi Qiao gently placed her hands on his chest and said, "Mmm."

The man's forearm muscles were clearly defined; with just a little effort, he held her firmly in his arms. "Sorry to spoil everyone's fun."

"I'll pay for tonight's expenses."

"Well, excuse me."