CHAPTER 628: CHAPTER 627: LATE LOVE

However, the decoration of the two places gave different impressions.

Xiao Xiang Pavilion was more grand and imposing, whereas Lianxiang Garden leaned more towards the style of Jiangnan.

Wen Qiao and Fu Jinghen sat down face to face, the waiter handed them the menu, and Fu Jinghen gestured towards Wen Qiao.

As soon as Wen Qiao opened the menu, she heard Fu Jinghen say, "If you don’t want to go to the birthday party tonight, don’t force yourself."

Wen Qiao didn’t stop her movements, her tone casual as if discussing something commonplace, "I’m not forcing myself. Let’s go. It’s a good opportunity to see what your circle is like."

As she spoke, she looked up at Fu Jinghen, "If I really didn’t want to go, who could force me?"

That was indeed true.

No one could influence Wen Qiao if she was unwilling.

Her words were light and breezy, and Fu Jinghen couldn’t help but sense the meaning behind them.

Her willingness to understand Fu Jinghen’s circle proved that she was acknowledging their relationship.

In response to his pursuit.

No, it should be said that when she hadn’t pushed him away last night, she had already started moving towards him.

Thinking about it now, Wen Qiao had always been tenderhearted towards him; to her, he was a special existence.

Otherwise, given her stubborn and fiery nature, how could she have agreed to give him a chance after just a few instances of his persistent coaxing?

He had been too obtuse and too stubborn before, missing the most genuine feelings.

Wen Qiao felt Fu Jinghen’s burning gaze, looked up and saw his eyes shining as if a hungry wolf had finally seen meat after days.

"..."

Thinking about the presence of others around, Fu Jinghen’s eyes remained blatantly explicit, which made Wen Qiao slightly embarrassed.

She handed the menu to the waiter, "This will be fine."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The waiter took the menu and left the private room.

As soon as the door of the private room closed, Wen Qiao asked, "What’s with that look you’re giving me?"

"What look?"

"..."

Wen Qiao was sure that if she voiced her thoughts, given Fu Jinghen’s current shamelessness, he would definitely come over and take a bite to prove her guess.

Fu Jinghen didn’t make it difficult for her and changed the topic, "You start work tomorrow, what’s the plan?"

"Jiang Yao got me two ads, a magazine, and an MV shoot, and then I’ll be busy with a movie. If the post-production of ’Red Makeup’ is fast, it might air at the end of the year, and then there’s the press conference," Wen Qiao listed her upcoming work schedule, "But the first three can be done in Jiang City. The MV shoot seems to need a desert location."

"How long will that take?"

Wen Qiao looked into Fu Jinghen’s eyes which clearly brightened again, her heart softened slightly, "The ad and magazine shoots won’t take long, at most half a month to complete."

Fu Jinghen nodded and muttered softly, "Then there’s still half a month..."

Wen Qiao naturally understood what he meant; during the next half month in Jiang City, she would probably see Fu Jinghen every day.

Wen Qiao sipped her tea, hiding the slight smile that formed at her lips.

They say spring is the season for romance, but Wen Qiao felt that her love truly began in autumn.

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It was just the two of them dining, and she was recently controlling her weight, so they didn’t order much. Fu Jinghen’s taste was slightly sweet, while hers was spicy. Wen Qiao considered both their preferences when ordering.