After the divorce, I trained my dog, and the scumbag father and son knelt down at my door.

After a moment of surprise, the waiter hesitated for two seconds, then looked at him with a hesitant expression, "Um... Miss..."

Hesitant and stammering.

He was just a low-level service worker, and he dared not offend any of the customers who came here!

"What's wrong?" Yan Niannian paused in her drink, puzzled.

"This……"

“Miss Yan, he meant that the volcanic lava already has an owner.”

A woman's voice rang out first.

very familiar.

It's also...disgusting.

Frowning, Yan Niannian turned to look.

Sure enough, she saw Yan Ziming walking over arrogantly, her high heels gleaming and a provocative smile on her lips.

Zhuo Yuchen stood beside her.

The two walked side by side.

At first glance, they seem quite "well-matched".

Yan Niannian's pupils furrowed slightly.

An uncomfortable feeling quickly rose up.

I don't know where this uncomfortable feeling came from.

only……

But this feeling came quickly and disappeared just as quickly.

In just a few breaths, everything returned to normal.

Yan Niannian stared at Yan Zimo, her fingertips lightly caressing the outer edge of the cup, sometimes gently, sometimes not.

Upon approaching, Yan Ziming appeared innocent on the surface, but her smile concealed a dagger. "Miss Yan, I'm so sorry, but here's what happened."

“When I said I wanted to eat volcanic lava, my brother Yu-chen took it very seriously. He arranged for the freshest raw materials to be airlifted from abroad, and he also specially asked a Michelin chef to make this cup.”

“It was given to me by my brother Yuchen, and it has a very special meaning to me.”

"So, Miss Yan, could you please return this volcanic lava to me?"

"Don't worry, I'll arrange for the waiter to prepare other food for you."

As she spoke, she reached out her hand to Yan Niannian.

It's like declaring sovereignty by spreading your palms upwards.

As she raised her eyebrows slightly, the provocation in her eyes intensified.

The surroundings suddenly became much quieter.

Because everyone sensed something was amiss, they all looked in that direction with gossipy curiosity.

I just wanted to see what the excitement was like.

I want to see who comes out on top between Cheuk Yuk-sum's new love and his old flame.

Yan Niannian lowered her head, her gaze falling on Yan Zimo's palm.

But it was only for a moment before it moved away.

She looked at Zhuo Yuchen.

When their eyes met, even Yan Niannian didn't know what she was thinking, but she blurted out, "Zhuo Yuchen, did you have someone make this volcanic lava soup?"

"Ok!"

Zhuo Yuchen was extremely nervous.

He desperately wanted to say no.

But... he couldn't bring himself to deceive Nian Nian.

Originally, Yan Zimo had pestered him to arrange this whole thing for Yan Xiong's benefit.

Once Yan Xiong is at ease and willing to leave, all the troubles will be easily resolved.

But Zhuo Yuchen did not expect that something unexpected would happen.

His beloved also attended the charity auction and even took a liking to this cup of volcanic lava.

Yan Niannian gave Zhuo Yuchen a deep look, then shook the cup in her hand. "Zhuo Yuchen, do you want me to give this to Yan Zimo?"

"I……"

Zhuo Yuchen seemed taken aback by Yan Niannian's sudden question.

Immediately, his eyes softened.

Even if Yan Niannian wanted the world, he would take it without hesitation, hold it in his hands, and reverently present it to Yan Niannian.

Not to mention a small cup of volcanic lava.

Zhuo Yuchen's voice was deep and mellow, "Of course..."

Just then, footsteps sounded behind them.

It is Yan Xiong.

He's coming.

Knowing what answer Zhuo Yuchen would give, Yan Ziming was extremely anxious, but when she caught sight of Yan Xiong walking over, she immediately calmed down.

Yan Ziming hurriedly tugged at Zhuo Yuchen's sleeve, smiling and lowering her voice, "Yuchen, don't be impulsive!"

"Dad's here!"

"Think about Miss Yan's safety, and bear with it a little longer."

Zhuo Yuchen paused in his speech.

Before he could even hesitate, Yan Xiong had already arrived.

"It's you!" Yan Xiong was overjoyed when he suddenly saw Yan Niannian.

He had just been looking for her everywhere.

To my surprise, she was here.

However, Yan Niannian only glanced at Yan Xiong briefly before looking away.

Her face was expressionless.

It was as if she didn't know him at all.

Upon seeing this, Yan Xiong was taken aback.

Seeing Yan Niannian's attitude, he had no choice but to temporarily give up the idea of ​​recognizing her.

In the blink of an eye, he regained his dignified appearance.

Others might not have noticed Yan Xiong's reaction when he suddenly saw Yan Niannian, but Zhuo Yuchen saw it clearly.

His brow furrowed, and his heart sank.

Sure enough, Yan Xiong had already noticed Niannian.

No!

We need to find a way to eliminate Yan Xiong's fear of Nian Nian.

With that thought in mind, Zhuo Yuchen steeled his resolve, stood with his hands behind his back, and could only say indifferently, "Give the volcanic lava to Momo!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Niannian's fingers tightened.

With narrowed eyes, she sneered inwardly.

And within that cold laugh, a hint of self-mockery and bitterness flashed by unintentionally.

It hit my chest, leaving a dull ache.

I'm not feeling well!

Just two days ago, Zhuo Yuchen was still harassing her, eagerly trying to get closer to her.

He told her he loved her and begged her to forgive him.

But the result?

Turning around, Zhuo Yuchen publicly chose Yan Zimo.

Changing faces is faster than turning the pages of a book.

What did Zhuo Yuchen take her for?

Is it something used to relieve boredom and have a witty exchange when things get dull?

Yan Niannian's eyes turned slightly cold.

"no problem!"

Having lost the desire to persist, she stepped forward and placed the volcanic lava directly into Yan Ziming's hands.

Seeing this, Yan Ziming was secretly very pleased with herself!

In their previous encounters, she had always been defeated. Today, she finally got her revenge and turned the tables.

With a bright smile, Yan Ziming said, "Thank you, Miss Yan, for returning what rightfully belongs to me!"

Yan Niannian's expression was indifferent.

"I never cared about it anyway!"

Even if you gave it to me for free, I wouldn't want it.

Zhuo Yuchen's heart tightened.

How could he not understand the veiled meaning in the exchange of words between the two women?

What Yan Niannian meant by "I wouldn't even take it for free" wasn't volcanic lava, but him!

His daughter got angry.

In his panic, just as Yan Niannian turned around, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist.

Yan Niannian's steps were forced to halt.

She couldn't help but frown.

She has already returned the items, what more does Zhuo Yuchen want?

"what are you doing?"

"I……"

Zhuo Yuchen was momentarily speechless.

At this moment, both the way Yan Niannian looked at him and her tone of voice made his heart feel as if it were being gripped by a large hand.

It's a dull pain.

He wanted to explain.

But Yan Xiong is still here!

I couldn't just blurt out an explanation in front of him, otherwise all my previous efforts would be in vain!

And so, the atmosphere froze.

But Zhuo Yuchen's eyes couldn't be faked.

Upon seeing this, Yan Zimo immediately became anxious.

She gave an unnatural smirk and quickly reached out to take Zhuo Yuchen's arm.