Summer Kiss

Chapter 11 Chance Encounter
Meng Shuyu quietly moved closer to Jiang Yuning and whispered, "Yuning, my brother went to Kyoto on a business trip. Let's go to a quiet bar tonight. I also hope to run into a man who gave me an invitation."

Jiang Yuning smiled and readily agreed.

You're likely to bump into a man by chance, but the probability of encountering a man who will send you an invitation is extremely low, maybe 0.01%.

Of course, Jiang Yuning didn't want to discourage Meng Shuyu's confidence. What if, by sheer luck, she actually stumbled upon something?

……

As night falls, the Twilight Bar remains brightly lit.

Meng Shuyu deliberately found a secluded corner, so that even if her brother suddenly flew back from Kyoto, he would definitely not be able to find her.

"Yu Ning, quickly tell me the truth. Is Mr. Fu, who sent you the invitation, interested in you? Otherwise, why would he just give you such an expensive invitation like that?"

Jiang Yuning was surprised. She shook her head. "I don't think so, but I can't guess what his purpose is either."

Meng Shuyu scanned her surroundings, as if hoping for a miracle to happen.

She sighed, "Yu Ning, you sit down first, I'll go to the bar and order two more fruit wines."

Jiang Yuning hummed in agreement, signaling Meng Shuyu to hurry back.

Jiang Yuning played with the wine glass in her hand, lost in thought. She rarely drank fruit wine, but the fruit wine here was sweet and refreshing, and she was a little addicted to it.

She rested her chin on her hand and looked towards the bar, where she saw Meng Shuyu flirting with the young bartender. She couldn't help but laugh out loud.

In the quiet bar at night, the lights are dim and the music is melodious.

A handsome figure appeared at the entrance of the bar. Fu Xicheng looked around, passed through the crowd, and spotted Xie Linzhou waving at him.

He walked over unhurriedly, and for some reason, he had a strange feeling. He glanced at a secluded corner not far away.

Fu Xicheng's lips curled into a smile, and he laughed out loud with pleasure.

Xie Linzhou leaned on Fu Xicheng's shoulder and looked around, but couldn't see anything interesting.

"Fu Xicheng, what's making you so happy? Tell us quickly."

Just now, he made eye contact with Jiang Yuning, who was sitting in the corner. In just a second, Jiang Yuning lowered her head like a turtle hiding in its shell and covered half of her face.

Her actions were clearly self-deception; she saw him but pretended not to.

Fu Xicheng sat down, a smile playing on his lips. "I just saw a cute turtle fall under the table."

Xie Linzhou spoke with a hint of doubt, "Who would bring a turtle to a bar for no reason? Is this person out of their mind?"

Sitting next to Xie Linzhou, Lu Zhiqian swirled his wine glass. Fu Xicheng's words were loaded with meaning, but how could Xie Linzhou, an emotional idiot, possibly understand?

Lu Zhiqian smiled slightly, deciding not to point it out, and continued to enjoy the atmosphere brought to him by the red wine.

Xie Linzhou scratched his head, seemingly confused by Fu Xicheng's words, but his attention was quickly diverted.

"Hey bro, look over there at the bar. I've been watching that girl for ages. She's got a slim waist and long legs. Just from her profile, she's definitely a beauty."

Fu Xicheng couldn't resist teasing, "What, are you thinking of going over to chat her up? Did your grandfather give you a psychological trauma?"

Xie Linzhou lightly kicked Fu Xicheng under the table, his gaze still fixed on the bar.

“If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute. Otherwise, I’ll go and give her some money, take a picture together, and send it to my grandpa.”

Fu Xicheng's eyes were deep, and he remained silent.

Lu Zhiqian tilted his head and glanced at her, then curled his lips into a smile. He recognized the woman at the bar; she was Meng Shuyu, an employee of his company.

Based on this, it's clear that Fu Xicheng definitely saw Jiang Yuning just now.

Lu Zhiqian nudged Xie Linzhou and urged, "Go quickly, or they'll run away."

Xie Linzhou pretended to straighten his clothes, and said frankly, "I'm not interested in women. I just borrowed her face to take a picture. I have no improper thoughts about her." Fu Xicheng said sarcastically, "Zhiqian, we should stay away from Xie Linzhou in the future. He doesn't like women, but he might be interested in us men."

"Damn it!" Xie Linzhou slammed his fist on the table and said fiercely, "Fu Xicheng, even if I like men, I would never lay a hand on my own brother."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xie Linzhou got up and left in a huff.

Lu Zhiqian pressed, "Xi Cheng, why did you have to provoke him for no reason? Don't you know he can be very serious at times?"

"He kicked me under the table just now. But that's just how it is. Xie Linzhou and I are still good brothers."

Lu Zhiqian smiled faintly and remained silent.

Xie Linzhou went to the bar and displayed his domineering CEO nature.

"Beautiful lady, take a picture with me and smile brightly, and I'll transfer 10,000 yuan to you right away."

Meng Shuyu was having a pleasant conversation with the bartender when someone suddenly appeared, inexplicably interrupting her good mood.

She glanced at him; the man was dressed in a suit and tie, handsome as jade, and was looking at her with eager eyes.

Meng Shuyu had a hunch that this person must be a lazy playboy.

She refused his request, saying, "Sir, I don't know you."

"Now that we know each other, beautiful, let's be friends."

Xie Linzhou rarely flirted with women. Recalling the tricks of his former cronies, he put his hand on Meng Shuyu's shoulder.

"You can earn 10,000 yuan by taking just one photo. You won't lose out."

Meng Shuyu shuddered, naturally recalling the story of the rich young master taking pictures of women.

She angrily brushed Xie Linzhou's hand off her shoulder, her tone carrying a hint of warning.

"Sir, can your claws behave themselves?"

"I'm a very honest person."

Xie Linzhou didn't think his actions were excessive. He leaned forward and said, "Beautiful lady, I find you very attractive. Promise me, and you'll get your share of the benefits."

This man was clearly trying to take advantage of her. Meng Shuyu couldn't take it anymore, so she slapped him across the face and ran away.

This was the first time in Xie Linzhou's life that he had been slapped. He stood there stunned, unable to react for a long time.

……

Fu Xicheng saw Meng Shuyu run out of Twilight Bar, and he seemed to realize something.

He stood up, walked to the entrance of the Twilight Bar, stopped, and looked down at the wristwatch on his wrist.

About three minutes later, Jiang Yuning walked out of the Twilight Bar and saw a familiar figure standing by the wall.

As night fell, the dim streetlights illuminated Fu Xicheng, seemingly adding a touch of mystery to him.

The moment she looked over, her gaze met that of the man.

How could it be him?
Jiang Yuning was momentarily lost in thought. She hadn't expected to run into Fu Xicheng, but instead, he was standing there playing with a lighter.

Jiang Yuning looked at Fu Xicheng, a complex emotion rising in her heart.

The appearance of this man always seems elusive.

"Miss Jiang, we meet again."

(End of this chapter)