Having been given a second chance at life, who would still want to pursue her?

Lin Qingxue spoke calmly and lightly.

The other three people at the table all looked puzzled.

Clearly, none of them quite understood what it meant.

Only Chan Kin-kei's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Was he mocked again?

Chen Jianji ignored Lin Qingxue and turned to Zhang Xinyi, cursing in a low voice.

"You're helping her get back at me?"

"Don't you understand your place? Whose side are you on?!"

Zhang Xinyi also turned to the side and lowered her head to explain.

"Well, I'm really worried you won't give me the money. If I give her some benefits, she can lend it to me then, right?"

Chan Kin-kei laughed in exasperation.

"When have I ever not given it to you?"

"Besides, she's already spent all her money, and you're still listening to her nonsense."

He had just finished speaking.

Lin Qingxue, who was standing next to him, suddenly spoke up.

"It's all used up, but there's still enough left to cover expenses."

Chen Jianji raised his head and said coldly to her.

"Why are you eavesdropping on other people's conversation? Why are you interrupting?"

Lin Qingxue remained silent and continued eating her meal quietly.

Instead, Zhang Xinyi nudged Chen Jianji's arm.

"Hey, what's wrong with you today? Why are you so easily angered?"

"Could it be that you two did something I don't know about?"

Chen Jianji's expression froze, and the previously irritated look in his eyes finally subsided.

He remained silent for a long time before slowly getting up and speaking.

"I probably just woke up. I'll go wash my face and refresh myself."

After saying that, Chen Jianji got up and left his original position without waiting for the others to react.

Zhang Xinyi watched his departing figure.

Unable to contain his curiosity, he moved closer to Lin Qingxue and asked.

"What's wrong with him? He's acting so strangely."

Lin Qingxue continued moving, her calm tone carrying a hint of a smile.

"That's just how he is; when he gets nervous, he makes a lot of noise to cover it up."

"Oh, I see..."

Zhang Xinyi turned to look at her.

"And what about you? How do you get nervous?"

Lin Qingxue paused, her other hand on the table slightly curled up.

"I'm not nervous."

As she spoke, she picked up a piece of chicken and put it into Chen Jianji's bowl next to her.

"This is the last piece, don't tell him I picked it up."

Zhang Xinyi glanced at it, somewhat puzzled.

"Isn't there something else on that plate?"

Lin Qingxue did not speak.

Seeing that she was silent, Zhang Xinyi didn't ask any more questions and returned to her seat.

soon.

Chen Jianji came back after washing his face.

There was already quite a bit more food on my bowl.

The middle plate was already empty.

Clearly, everyone has finished eating.

As soon as Chan Kin-kei sat down and started eating, he was surprised to find...

"Oh, Miss, you still remembered to save some chicken drumsticks for me."

"puff..."

Liu Neng, who had been watching the whole time, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Chen Jianji looked up and asked, "What's wrong, Brother Liu?"

"No, you guys eat, I'm going back to the car to enjoy the air conditioning."

Liu Neng stood up, looked at Chen Jianji meaningfully, and smiled.

"It's a bit hot here, and I'm also a bit full from eating."

After he finished speaking, he picked up the car keys that Lin Qingxue had just placed on the table and turned to leave.

Chen Jianji blinked blankly and asked the person next to him.

"What's wrong with him? Isn't the air conditioning working perfectly fine?"

Zhang Xinyi was also suppressing a laugh.

"The heat might be because you're embarrassed. You're really full, but you don't know what you ate."

Chen Jianji pursed his lips.

"What are they muttering about? I'll just shovel down a few bites of rice and get going!"

He ignored the others and quickly started eating.

......

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, they got back into the car.

Lin Qingxue was the first to suggest that she take over driving.

Chan Kin-kei was also happy not to sit with her.

The group took turns driving.

Finally, it was Chen Jianji's turn to hold the steering wheel.

In the aisle.

Chen Jianji drove the car steadily and smoothly.

Liu Neng couldn't help but admire it.

"That's impressive, your skills don't seem like those of a beginner."

Chen Jianji smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I'm talented."

Just kidding, he drove home from Beijing countless times back then.

Not to mention the daily traffic jams and lane-grabbing in the city.

Looking at the road ahead, Chen Jianji suddenly felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and reflection).

I really had enough when I was young.

It takes so much effort to drive over a thousand kilometers.

Wouldn't it be better to just fly?

Just for...

Chen Jianji's expression froze.

I subconsciously glanced up at the rearview mirror.

Lin Qingxue was also looking at him, her eyes deep and dark, like ink that could not be spread.

Chen Jianji's smile froze, and he looked away expressionlessly.

What kind of look was that on her face?

Could he be plotting something bad again?

Don't talk about those things again like you did in the middle of the night yesterday.

Chan Kin-kei can't guarantee he won't be able to hold back his swearing!

A subtle atmosphere seemed to settle in the car.

Liu Neng didn't notice; he checked the time on his phone.

I'm figuring out the process.

Until Chan Kin-kei's countdown ended.

Liu Nengcai said, "Alright, pull over, I'll drive. Let's get on the highway and go straight to the hotel."

"If we don't hurry, it will be too late."

"OK."

Chen Jianji responded and began to turn the steering wheel.

Nobody noticed.

When I heard about the hotel.

Lin Qingxue's eyes moved almost imperceptibly.

His gaze fell on the backpack beneath his feet.

I looked over there.

......