54. Regretful Zhao Mengsheng
Five minutes later.
“Back already?”
Hearing the footsteps, Wen Han looked up, but noticed that there was no trace of the enthusiastic smile on Zhao Mengsheng’s face.
Hmm? What’s going on?
Realizing that her charm seemed to have vanished, Wen Han immediately frowned.
“Mengsheng, are you troubled by something?”
“No.” Zhao Mengsheng smiled slightly, but the words he had just heard kept echoing in his mind.
Yes… I still don’t truly understand Wen Han.
Was what she said true or false?
Suddenly becoming calm, Zhao Mengsheng thought about how his second aunt and Wen Han’s mother were good friends. If he played with her and then discarded her… it would be awkward for his second aunt.
He became somewhat distant: “Nothing, let’s eat before it gets cold.”
“…Okay.”
Looking at him with surprise, Wen Han narrowed her eyes.
Her peripheral vision caught sight of Su Zeheng smiling behind Zhao Mengsheng.
So it was him?!
She instantly knew, biting her teeth, realizing it was him disrupting her plan.
Old hag! Looking for trouble?!
Wen Han sneered, suddenly lowering her head with a bitter smile: “Mengsheng, I’m really sorry today.”
“Hmm?” Zhao Mengsheng looked up, “What happened?”
“You arranged this date with me… Sigh, my mom is really something, being a single mother while you’re a promising bachelor.” Wen Han shook her head pitifully, “I’m sorry, I wasted your time.”
“…No, not at all!” Seeing her pitiful appearance, Zhao Mengsheng couldn’t help but feel a desire to protect her again, “Wen Han, you’re more beautiful than most girls I’ve met, many want to pursue you!”
“They are them.” Wen Han sighed, “What I’m sorry for is directed towards you.”
“I…?”
Zhao Mengsheng’s heart stirred slightly.
Does she… still like me?
He immediately felt a renewed desire, his Adam’s apple moving: “Wen Han, I don’t feel like my time was wasted.”
“Is that so?” Wen Han showed a puzzled and innocent look, “Mengsheng, stop joking, how could you possibly like me!”
“How can’t I like you?!”
The moment Zhao Mengsheng spoke, he regretted his impulsiveness.
But such a beautiful woman, if he didn’t get her, he felt restless.
He immediately smiled: “Wen Han, I think we can try to slowly get to know each other.”
“Huh?!” Wen Han looked surprised, “Mengsheng, I… thank you! You must be trying to comfort me.”
“Absolutely not!” Zhao Mengsheng felt even more heartache, “I really do think you’re great.”
Wen Han shook her head and smiled: “Eat, let’s not talk about this.”
“I…”
“Eat.”
Can you keep talking?
I need you to stop mid-sentence so you remember what you wanted to say, and then feel heartache for me~
Looking at Wen Han who was eating with a forced smile, Zhao Mengsheng felt his desire to pity her and his desire for her body rising, all the while discarding the previous calmness.
“Wen Han…” He hesitated, “Since we came here for a date, why don’t we… give it a try?”
!
Wen Han suddenly lifted her head: “Zhao Mengsheng, you misunderstood!”
“…What?”
“I… I didn’t mean that.”
Zhao Mengsheng was confused: “You don’t… want to date me?”
“I?” Wen Han shook her head, “I already have someone I like, I just think you’re great, and I believe you’ll find someone too.”
“…?” Zhao Mengsheng stood there, mouth slightly open, “Then before…”
“When I was young, I didn’t understand things.” Wen Han smiled, “Did I bother you back then? Don’t worry, I’ve moved on. Actually, sometimes I don’t even remember those past events.”
“I…”
What? She doesn’t like me anymore?
Then…
Suddenly feeling ridiculous, he imagined himself losing what he thought he had gained.
Originally, Zhao Mengsheng still had some sympathy towards Wen Han, but now he suddenly felt a strong desire to pursue her.
This wasn’t from love, but from resentment, desire, and regret… all intertwined.
And this is exactly what Wen Han wanted.
Looked down on me before?
Heh… then you’ll regret it for life!
“I’m full.” Putting down the napkin, she looked up, “Mengsheng, are you… angry?”
“I… No.”
“Good.” Wen Han giggled, “Chatting with you is really fun~”
“…Yeah.”
She said she doesn’t like me, but she acts so… sweet.
Zhao Mengsheng was confused, this unpredictable feeling kept him fixated on Wen Han, unable to think of anything else: “Then… do you want to eat something else?”
“I already said I’m full!” Wen Han shot a playful glance, “It seems you didn’t listen to me at all!”
“That’s not what I meant, I…”
“Alright, thank you for today.” Wen Han interrupted, “Actually, I have another appointment, so I might have to leave first.”
“Leave?” Zhao Mengsheng stood up with her, “Is it… Lin Na?”
“…Sort of.” Wen Han revealed a mysterious smile, “We’ll talk another day.”
“Oh… okay, okay…”
Watching Wen Han leave, an intense feeling of resentment and regret resurfaced in Zhao Mengsheng’s heart.
She used to like me so much, and she’s so beautiful… why didn’t I seize the opportunity back then?!
If I had, she might have been with me already! How could any other man touch her?!
Thinking about her having a child for another man and no longer having the same affection for him, Zhao Mengsheng felt a burning desire.
Thinking about the woman he once looked down upon now rejecting him, he hung his head in dejection, feeling as though he had missed something.
…
Outside the restaurant.
“Dude, I was just looking for you.”
Seeing the car, Wen Han directly opened the door and got in.
Su Zeheng was shocked: “I didn’t ask you to sit in my car!”
“I’m sitting because I respect you.” Wen Han crossed her arms, “Stop at the third intersection, thanks.”
“I… Okay.” Su Zeheng hesitated but finally nodded reluctantly.
The car started immediately, and Wen Han finally spoke again: “Was it you causing trouble earlier?”
Driving, Su Zeheng paused: “I only helped him regain his senses, so he wouldn’t be charmed by the witch.”
“Oh? Who’s the witch?” Wen Han turned around, hooking his chin with her finger, “Dude, do you want to be charmed too?”
“…Gulp.”
Su Zeheng swallowed, then suddenly snapped out of it, braking hard at the red light.
“Dude, drive carefully~!”
“You…” Su Zeheng quickly dodged her hand, “Don’t… don’t do that, it looks bad if others see.”
“Pfft!” Wen Han couldn’t hold it in, “Why are you acting like an old-fashioned woman?”
“…I just think it’s inappropriate, and it distracts me from driving.” Su Zeheng sighed, “But in the end, he still walked into your trap.”
“Of course.” Wen Han smiled, “No man can escape my grasp.”
“You’re getting ahead of yourself.” Su Zeheng shook his head, “Because I won’t let you win.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes!”
“…Green light.”
They glanced at each other, and Su Zeheng drove off, leaving a cloud of dust.
Just as they left, Lin Wuju slowly walked out of the crowd.
“Oh? Looks like… my witch seems to be quite close with a member of the Light Magic Society.”
Rolling his eyes, he silently crossed the crosswalk.
