I married my best friend's dad in a whirlwind romance, only to find out he'd secretly love

His interest is only temporary; once the novelty wears off, it's over. You can't let yourself fall for him.

She constantly reminded herself to stay calm and rational.

next second.

"Have some soup."

Looking at the soup the man handed her, Qiao An'an's heart fluttered again.

All the dishes on this table are her favorites.

But he had never said anything. Did Lu Zhiyao really tell him what she liked to eat?

She didn't quite believe it.

Does he really like me because he knows me so well, or is it just a weird hobby of a rich man who's bored?

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became, and Qiao An'an blurted out whatever came to mind.

"How...how did you know what I like to eat?"

Lu Yanzhi was taken aback, not expecting her to ask that question.

He looked up and stared directly into her eyes, his tone natural, "When you like someone, you want to know everything about her, and you can't help but want to understand everything about her."

Upon hearing this...

Qiao An'an's heart trembled.

Was he trying to say that he liked him?

He said yesterday morning that he had been irrational from the moment he first saw himself.

When was that?

Qiao An'an had mixed feelings.

The man's words made her afraid to think about them further, and even more afraid to ponder them.

She looked into the man's smiling eyes; he looked at her so gently, yet with a unique sense of doting affection.

She panicked and quickly lowered her head. "Uncle Lu, I...we're not from the same world."

Lu Yanzhi naturally served her some food. "I've said it before, whether it's right or wrong isn't up to you or me, it's up to us to decide if we're in a hurry."

"I just want to be good to you and see you happy. I won't force you."

The man's tone was so enticing that it made you want to go with him.

Qiao An'an bit her lip, telling herself: Don't trust him, he'll throw you away when he gets tired of you.

But as she looked at the table full of food, at the peeled crayfish in the bowl, and at his injured arm in a sling, she noticed the dishes laid out on the table.

She felt flustered, her gaze falling on the orchids outside the window, unable to meet his eyes.

"You don't need to do this, we're really not a good match."

You're my best friend's dad, there's absolutely no way that's possible.

Lu Yanzhi didn't bring it up again. "Let's eat first."

Looking at the tenderness in his eyes, the smile on his lips, and his clumsy left hand carefully picking out fish bones for her, Qiao An'an's heart softened...

She realized she was getting caught up in it, and hurriedly lowered her head, feeling conflicted and troubled.

He's really a good person, gentle and considerate, and he understands me well. How could someone so high and mighty go to such lengths just for fun?

No, he's my best friend's father, a ruthless and heartless CEO. We're from completely different worlds. Once the three months are up, we'll go our separate ways.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she dared not look at the man, fearing she would lose her mind and become uncontrollably immersed in him.

Lu Yanzhi saw her expression, his deep eyes darkened, and he felt helpless.

"Eat up, it'll get cold soon." Lu Yanzhi's voice pulled Qiao An'an back to reality.

Qiao An'an nodded blankly, eating her food while feeling worried. The delicious food tasted like wax in her mouth.

Lu Yanzhi's gaze fell on Qiao An'an, his eyes filled with tenderness.

The private room was very quiet, but a warm atmosphere was subtly present.

After a short while, Qiao An'an put down her chopsticks.

"I'm so full!"

Every time Qiao An'an finishes a full meal, she lies back in her chair and hugs her stomach.

Suddenly, Qiao An'an looked at the man, immediately sat up straight, her face flushed with embarrassment, "I'm sorry, I... I'm done eating."

How embarrassing!

But Lu Yanzhi found her adorable.

"You are cute."

Qiao An'an, "..."

She wondered if, in Lu Yanzhi's eyes, she was cute no matter what she did.

Qiao An'an glanced at the time and tentatively asked, "Uncle Lu, have you finished eating?"

"Let's go." Lu Yanzhi stood up.

Qiao An'an immediately got up and ran out to the cashier.

Tonight's meal is definitely on her paycheck.

"Hello, Furong Room, check please!" Qiao An'an smiled sweetly.

The cashier smiled and said, "Miss, the Hibiscus Room has already been paid for."

Qiao An'an blinked. Something was wrong. Lu Yanzhi hadn't left the private room at all.

When did you pay the bill?

"Who paid the bill?" Qiao An'an asked curiously.

The waiter just smiled and didn't say anything.

Qiao An'an understood. Lu Yanzhi said this was his shop, so it must be his.

Lu Yanzhi walked over and asked with a smile, "Sweetie, what's wrong?"

"You made me angry!" Qiao An'an looked at him irritably.

Lu Yanzhi's expression immediately changed. "Me?"

"Where did I do something wrong? Tell me, and I'll fix it right away."

"I said I'd treat you, so why are you paying!" Qiao An'an huffed and puffed, like a little dolphin.

Seeing her like this, Lu Yanzhi couldn't help but laugh.

"This is a shop under my name. Whenever I come, the bill is automatically paid. I'll be more careful next time."

Lu Yan stepped forward and naturally took her hand. The warmth of the man's palm made Qiao An'an want to pull her hand away.

But the man gripped her even tighter.

"I promise I'll listen to you next time. Don't be angry, okay?"

As Lu Yanzhi led her along, he looked down at her, his eyes full of smiles and his tone of doting affection quite enticing.

Qiao An'an looked at the man with some surprise.

Seeing that she was looking at him without saying anything, Lu Yanzhi continued, "You can treat me after you get your internship salary, okay?"

Qiao An'an's heart seems a little...

Actually, she wasn't angry anymore.

She just didn't know how to say it.

But seeing that Lu Yanzhi didn't act superior, but instead humbled himself to comfort her, she had to admit that she was touched by his gentleness.

She looked down at their clasped hands; his hands were warm, which warmed her heart and made her feel at ease.

The inner turmoil seemed to lessen.

Qiao An'an's heart was beating even faster than before.

My once resolute heart...

She let the man lead her, the breeze tickling her face and her heart.

When she finally came to her senses, she found herself being led by the man to a bustling street.

Qiao An'an asked softly, "Aren't we going home?"

Lu Yanzhi's eyes were filled with a smile, "We just finished eating, I'll accompany you for a walk."

Qiao An'an nodded, her gaze instantly drawn to the puppy in the shop window.

She pulled the man forward, looked at the puppy, and exclaimed, "Look how cute it is!"

Lu Yanzhi's eyes were full of smiles as he looked at her excited and happy expression.

Qiao An'an turned around and saw the cotton candy, her eyes lighting up.

Her favorite food was cotton candy, but she hasn't eaten it since she had a toothache.