Chapter 36: Chapter 036: Dinner Together Chapter 36: Chapter 036: Dinner Together Shen Yan had barely hesitated before she stood up.
The steady sound of footsteps moved towards the dining room and stopped there, eyes casting inside.
Her gaze met Shen Yan’s.
The atmosphere suddenly turned somewhat eerie.
Shen Yan knew Qi Si was good-looking, but seeing him in person still made her involuntarily gasp in admiration.
In the original story, not much was written about Qi Si.
But every appearance he made had an extreme impact.
When he appeared, it wasn’t his looks that struck first but his aura.
Dressed in a dark, tailored suit under the dazzling crystal lights, the hem shimmered with subtle, scattered starlight—understated and refined.
The waist was slightly cinched, following the smooth contours of his back down to his long, straight legs, the side light faintly soft, casting a gentle glow on his brow, exuding an innate nobility!
Shen Yan’s eyes were completely captivated by the perfect figure outlined by the suit.
This man was simply a walking clothes hanger!
And that face needed no further explanation.
More like the male lead than the male lead himself!
With sharp, distinguished brows over a pair of ice-cold, pitch-black eyes!
In the instant their eyes met, Shen Yan could feel the chill surrounding them, as if it had solidified into ice.
She furrowed her brow slightly.
Was this man’s presence too sharp?
For a moment, she wondered if she really had transposed into the book.
The book had never portrayed Qi Si to such an extent.
Today’s Shen Yan looked both pleasing and unfamiliar.
Qi Si’s icy eyes seemed to see right through the delicate young lady standing at the table.
“Sir, Miss Shen is about to have dinner.”
Liu Su glanced back at Shen Yan, signaling with his eyes.
Shen Yan knew what he meant—he was reminding her to keep her word.
“Live in harmony!”
“Let’s eat together.”
Shen Yan said drily.
Qi Si had planned to return and discuss the interests of both families with his young fiancée, but contrary to expectations, she calmly invited him to share dinner.
It was rather surprising.
Qi Si’s gaze momentarily fell on Liu Su.
Liu Su then said, “Sir, I’ll go busy myself.”
He left them alone.
Servants hurriedly served the food and scurried away.
They knew the meal might end up on their master’s head, and as mere servants, they dared not stay to watch.
Shen Yan sat down, noticing he was still standing there, unmoving.
Thinking it over, she tentatively asked, “Do you need help with the food?”
Qi Si moved.
He took off his jacket and placed it on the coat rack by the door.
Through the high-quality shirt, one could faintly discern his perfect figure.
He must have worked out.
Otherwise, how could his body lines be so smooth?
Qi Si served himself and sat down opposite her.
The width of the long table wasn’t large, pulling their gazes very close.
Under Shen Yan’s scrutiny, Qi Si ate expressionlessly, making Shen Yan feel as if she were invisible.
The atmosphere was not exactly stiff but there wasn’t a hint of liveliness either.
As cold as the dining room’s decor.
Had it been someone else, they would definitely be stiff and afraid to move.
But with another Shen Yan sitting across, the situation changed.
As the meal neared its end with no movement from Shen Yan, the ears of the servants outside perked up, exchanging glances.
What’s happening?
There was no sound from the dining room.
Liu Su also paid close attention to the noises from the dining room, stretching his neck till it was numb, yet inside it remained peaceful, occasionally only the light clinking of chopsticks against porcelain bowls could be heard.
As long as they didn’t cause a scene, that was good.
The servants silently heaved a sigh of relief.
Finally, there was no need to prepare new tableware.
Shen Yan set down her chopsticks and looked at Qi Si, expressing seriously, “I promised Uncle Liu that I would reform and get along with you in peace in the future. Please give me your guidance.”
Shen Yan reached over the leftover dishes, extending her pale, delicate hand.
In Qi Si’s eyes, the young girl’s hand was slender and white as jade. He felt for a moment that holding it with his own calloused hands might scratch it.
Qi Si watched her.
His gaze was the kind that pierced through anything, cold.
He was scrutinizing her.
“Is that so.”
His tone was as flat and cold as his gaze.
Shen Yan naturally withdrew her hand, “Let’s consider those past incidents as if they never happened. I will try my best to cooperate with you from now on.”
Qi Si, “We must get married.”
Shen Yan nodded, “I will marry you next year, but…”
“The marriage contract lasts for two years, then divorce. I will let you find your true love.”
Qi Si’s voice was so cold it lacked any emotion.
Yet Shen Yan heard a hint of irony in his words.
Shen Yan nodded without objection.
Qi Si elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth, then stood up and left.
His attitude towards Shen Yan was still as indifferent as ever.
Shen Yan didn’t mind and drank a cup of warm water to finish off.
True love, she would never have such a thing.
Shen Yan also stood up and saw Liu Su with a worried expression as she left the dining hall, “Miss Shen.”
“I promised Uncle Liu I would get along with him, and I will keep my promise,” Shen Yan nodded slightly to him, “I’m going upstairs first.”
“Alright!”
Liu Su thought Shen Yan was just teasing him and didn’t expect her to actually do it.
Today passed without incident, truly a cause for celebration!
The servants entered to clean up the leftover food, still feeling somewhat dazed.
Shen Yan went upstairs and looked towards the other end of the corridor.
The door was closed, and faint voices discussing business probably belonging to Qi Si could be heard inside.
Shen Yan felt a bit unaccustomed to this idle and stagnant lifestyle.
She walked back and forth in her room to aid digestion.
Shen Yan felt that resting for two days was too long.
Now, she just wanted to work.
The next day, when Shen Yan got up, Qi Si had already left.
“Miss Shen, good morning!”
“Uncle Liu, morning.”
Shen Yan looked around but did not see Qi Si.
Liu Su said, “The master has to leave Shen City for a while, he might not return for a month or two.”
“Oh,” Shen Yan didn’t ask too much. Even if Qi Si ran off and didn’t return for a year, it was none of her concern.
After their brief conversation last night, Shen Yan knew that Qi Si had no intentions towards her, perhaps in his world, there was no place for romantic feelings.
Coincidentally, neither did she.
Was this what they call a perfect match?
Liu Su said, “Regarding everything about Miss Shen, I might have to report to the master.”
He was testing Shen Yan’s reaction.
The original host might have exploded, but Shen Yan just gave Liu Su a look.
That look suddenly made Liu Su feel guilty.
“That’s fine, but there’s no need for too much detail.”
Liu Su was both surprised and pleased, “Of course, I will clearly report the important matters to the master.”
“Are you going to the company today?” Shen Yan walked towards the dining room, asking.
“I need to make a trip there,” Liu Su was now Shen Yan’s manager and couldn’t stay cooped up at home like a housekeeper anymore; he needed to go out and network to pull resources for his artist.
Shen Yan said, “After breakfast, I’ll accompany Uncle Liu for a visit.”
“Miss Shen is coming too?”
“Is that a problem?”
“Of course not.”
“I’ll just show my face and won’t be a burden to Uncle Liu,” Shen Yan added.
Liu Su was bewildered again.
Had Shen Yan been switched out?