eurekapd Chapter 158 The Redundant He Mingfeng and Qin Yunji
Chapter 158 The Redundant He Mingfeng and Qin Yunji
Just moments ago, He Mingfeng had been happily treating Fan Junyu like family, but in the blink of an eye, his attitude towards Fan Junyu had completely changed, suddenly seeing him as a heartless, ungrateful, and unfaithful man. Standing to the side, He Yanxi remained silent, not uttering a sound. He knew perfectly well that Qin Yaoyao hadn't come out of the room since entering, meaning the person inside must be someone she knew. Moreover, there seemed to be nothing inappropriate about being in the same room as Fan Junyu, and given that this person was definitely a woman, He Yanxi secretly thought that this person was most likely A Ning.
Upon hearing what the Fifth Prince said, Fan Junyu smiled faintly and replied politely, "Of course I don't mind, please come in!"
At this moment, He Mingning, inside the room, could already hear the sounds of conversation coming from the doorway. Unfortunately, because the people outside weren't speaking very loudly, and the room was so spacious, she couldn't make out what they were discussing! As for the people outside, almost the instant Fan Junyu invited them in, the impatient He Mingfeng could no longer contain his eagerness. He rushed into the room like a gust of wind. He Yanxi and Qin Yunji, following behind He Mingfeng, naturally didn't want to be outdone, and followed closely behind, entering the room one after another. Once He Yanxi entered, he went straight to Qin Yaoyao's side and sat down comfortably.
The moment the Fifth Prince stepped into the room, his gaze swept across the space like lightning. Suddenly, his eyes fixed on He Mingning, who sat gracefully in a chair, and he paused for a moment, slightly taken aback. However, it was only for a fleeting instant, as if he had snapped out of his daze, a faint smile slowly spreading across his lips as he teased softly, "Oh my, I never expected that the beauty hidden in this 'golden house' would be our lovely and charming Aning!" Before he finished speaking, he strode without hesitation towards the empty seat next to He Yanxi. Upon reaching it, he gracefully turned and sat down with ease.
Almost at the same time, Qin Yunji also entered the room. The moment his eyes met He Mingning's, he did not hesitate for a moment, immediately bowed and said respectfully, "I am Qin Yunji, paying my respects to Your Highness the First Princess."
He Mingning, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly felt a jolt in her heart when she saw so many people flooding into the room like a tidal wave. It was as if she had been struck by an invisible electric current, and her body involuntarily tensed up and stood up. Only after she clearly saw that the people who came in were her own brother and her royal uncle did her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally find its support and fall heavily back into her stomach.
Just then, hearing Qin Yunji bow and greet her, He Mingning quickly waved her hand and responded with a friendly smile, "Young Master Qin, you're too kind. Please rise, there's no need for such formality." After saying this, she gently patted her skirt and slowly sat down again. Qin Yunji, with his sharp eyes, noticed He Mingfeng nimbly sitting down next to He Yanxi. Without hesitation, he rushed forward and sat down steadily beside He Mingfeng. At that moment, Fan Junyu also walked over unhurriedly and elegantly sat in her original seat. In fact, as soon as He Yanxi and her entourage entered the room, the thoughtful Fan Junyu had already quietly instructed the waiter to bring a few more sets of exquisite tableware. Sure enough, these brand-new tableware sets had been carefully arranged by the shopkeeper and neatly placed on the table, as if awaiting the start of a grand banquet.
After scanning the area, He Mingning's gaze finally settled on Qin Yaoyao. She leaned down slightly, deliberately lowering her voice, and asked curiously, "I thought you were out traveling alone with your uncle. What's going on?" Qin Yaoyao gently shook her head and softly replied, "No, it's not like that. My fifth brother and the fifth prince were with me. But what they were talking about was too boring and didn't interest me at all, so I took the opportunity to sneak out and wander around for some fresh air."
He Mingning nodded thoughtfully, letting out a soft "Oh..." However, not long after, he seemed to remember something important and quickly asked, "Have you eaten yet?" Qin Yaoyao smiled, slowly shook her head again, and said softly, "Not yet, we just arrived here." Seeing this, Qin Yunji quickly interjected, "What a coincidence! Just as we were about to call the waiter to order, Yanxi suddenly mentioned that his younger sister hadn't returned yet and was very worried. He insisted on going out to look for her, so we all came out to search for her together."
Fan Junyu's handsome face was as calm and still as a deep pool. He slowly said, "Please be patient, everyone. I have instructed the kitchen to prepare a few new dishes, which will be served shortly." After saying this, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, but his eyes did not reveal much emotion.
Sitting to the side, He Mingning silently observed Fan Junyu. He noticed that Fan Junyu treated everyone with neither servility nor arrogance, displaying impeccable manners. However, this attitude was vastly different from when he was alone with He Mingning. Back then, Fan Junyu would either smile gently or gaze with intense passion; now, he was so distant and indifferent, as if their paths had never crossed. Thinking of this, He Mingning felt a surge of inexplicable doubt.
Just then, Qin Yaoyao turned her gaze to He Mingning. Her bright eyes seemed to see through everything, as if she could read his mind. She chuckled softly and parted her lips slightly, saying, "Ayu has always been like this, polite to everyone. So, you don't need to worry too much about his attitude right now." She then winked playfully at He Mingning.
Upon hearing this, He Mingning pondered inwardly. Could this be the real Fan Junyu? Was the man who was sometimes passionate and sometimes tender in front of her merely a facade? Despite the turmoil in her mind, He Mingning maintained a calm expression, simply nodding slightly in agreement with Qin Yaoyao's statement. Qin Yaoyao seemed to sense He Mingning's worries, so she leaned down slightly and softly said in a low voice, "You don't need to worry. Ayu is definitely not the kind of person with two faces. He's just treating you differently than he treats others."
Hearing this, He Mingning was still somewhat skeptical. She hesitated before asking Qin Yaoyao, "So... Yaoyao, do you really think that Lord Fan treats me differently from others?"
Qin Yaoyao couldn't help but smile and replied, "Isn't it obvious? His usually expressionless face, like an iceberg, is always stern and unsmiling. But look just now, he actually smiled at you! Even the Fifth Prince and my fifth brother were stunned by his sudden smile! You know, even when facing his own family, he always maintains that expressionless look, at most giving a faint smile. He's never smiled like this before, as if his smile is worthless!"
He Mingning remained silent after hearing this, but secretly pondered: Could it really be as Yao Yao said? Could it be that his attitude towards me has truly changed?
Before long, one after another, the new dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, appeared on the table like a group of graceful fairies dancing. Instantly, the table was filled with an enticing fragrance, making everyone's mouths water. Fan Junyu smiled, looked around, and said gently, "Alright, everyone, you can start eating!" Before he finished speaking, He Mingfeng and Qin Yunji had already impatiently reached for their chopsticks, ready to feast.
Just as they were about to pick up the food, Fan Junyu gracefully and gently picked up her chopsticks, then carefully and delicately picked up a taro bun, as if handling a rare treasure. The bun was small and exquisite, with a translucent skin that revealed the pink filling inside, emitting a sweet aroma.
Fan Junyu carefully placed the taro bun in the bowl in front of He Mingning, saying softly, "This is the shop's newest signature dish, freshly steamed right out of the steamer. Try it quickly, I think you'll love it." His gaze remained fixed on He Mingning, his eyes filled with anticipation. He Mingning's cheeks flushed crimson, like ripe apples. She lowered her head slightly, parted her lips, and carefully took a small bite. In that instant, her bright eyes, like the stars in the night sky, sparkled with joy, twinkling like countless stars. Then, a sweet smile, like that of an angel descending to earth, slowly bloomed on her beautiful face, like a delicate flower blossoming in spring. With her cherry lips slightly parted, she said in a soft and melodious voice, "Mmm, it's so delicious!" In that instant, He Mingning seemed to have completely forgotten the terrible dream that had haunted her like a nightmare; she also cast aside all the worries and anxieties that had troubled her, and wholeheartedly immersed herself in the mouthwatering world of food before her.
Fan Junyu gazed quietly at the radiant, charming, and adorable woman before him—He Mingning. A gentle smile involuntarily curved his lips, like a warm spring breeze gently caressing one's heart. At the same time, he raised his hand and softly stroked the top of He Mingning's head, his eyes filled with boundless affection, and said softly, "Since it's so delicious, you must eat more!"
Hearing this, He Mingning nodded obediently, like a docile little lamb, and replied submissively, "Okay." However, no one expected that He Mingfeng, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, would suddenly erupt in fury like a firecracker after witnessing Fan Junyu's intimate gestures towards He Mingning. His eyes widened in rage, and he roared, "Take your hands off me!"
Just then, the lively and peaceful atmosphere was completely shattered by He Mingfeng's sudden roar. The roar was like a thunderclap ripped through the clear sky, deafening and resounding through the heavens. He Mingning and Qin Yaoyao, who were enjoying their meal, were caught off guard and were so startled by the roar that they trembled and almost dropped their cutlery.
At this moment, He Yanxi was intently peeling shrimp for Qin Yaoyao beside him. His movements were skillful; in no time, he had completely removed the tender, plump shrimp meat from the hard shell and carefully placed it into the delicate little bowl in front of Qin Yaoyao. However, just as he was about to continue serving his lover, he suddenly noticed Qin Yaoyao's delicate body tremble slightly, like a startled fawn.
Seeing this, He Yanxi's anger flared instantly. He abruptly turned to face He Mingfeng and, without hesitation, kicked him. With a muffled thud, He Mingfeng stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. Then, He Yanxi stared intently at He Mingfeng with icy eyes, gritting his teeth and hissing, "If you want to go crazy, get out of here! Apologize to Yao Yao right now!"
At this moment, He Mingfeng realized that his shout had indeed been too loud and had disturbed everyone. Like a child who had done something wrong, he lowered his head and looked at Qin Yaoyao, his face full of guilt, and said softly, "I'm so sorry, Yaoyao. It's all my fault for acting impulsively and not controlling my volume. I'm really sorry." Faced with He Mingfeng's sincere apology, the kind and generous Qin Yaoyao smiled slightly and softly replied, "It's okay, don't worry about it."
But He Yanxi clearly had no intention of letting He Mingfeng off easily. He kept a straight face and added in a firm and serious tone, "I'll let it go this time, but if there's a next time, see how I deal with you! I'll throw you into the military camp for some extra training so you'll learn your lesson!" These words were by no means a joke, and the authority and warning they contained were chilling.
Hearing this, He Mingfeng felt a chill run from his feet to his head. Knowing He Yanxi's true character, he quickly nodded and bowed, saying, "I know, I know, Uncle, please calm down. I promise there won't be a next time. I'll definitely be more careful to control my emotions and my voice in the future." After saying that, he didn't forget to give He Yanxi a fawning smile. While secretly groaning in his heart, he muttered to himself, "Oh dear, this is just a joke! If Uncle really throws me into the military camp for training, I'll probably have to stay in bed for a full half month! My God, just thinking about it is terrifying!" At this moment, he cautiously glanced at He Yanxi beside him and found that the other party completely ignored him and treated him as if he didn't exist.