Don't meet me in your next life.

As he spoke, he picked up the menu, flipped through it, casually ordered a few signature dishes, and then handed it to Xiang Yiyi, saying, "You order, I'll wait to eat."

"it is good."

Xiang Yi nodded, picked up the recipe book, and began to flip through the pages.

What do you like to eat?

Ask her a question.

Gu Zeyu's gaze fell on her, and his smile was exceptionally bright.

He loved watching her intently flip through the menu, so focused.

That little face was just like Xiang Yiren when we first met, so pure and innocent.

"Whatever."

Gu Zeyu raised his eyebrows slightly, appearing indifferent.

Xiang Yi thought for a moment and then ordered a fruit salad.

Then she pushed the menu in front of Gu Zeyu, smiling as she said, "Attorney Gu, thank you for your help."

"Yes, I like everything you ordered."

Gu Zeyu said with a smile.

His eyes sparkled with a dazzling light, as brilliant as stars, making Xiang Yi's heart pound.

She hastily looked away, two blushes rising on her cheeks.

"Hehe." Gu Zeyu couldn't help but chuckle. "Are you shy?"

"No way." Xiang Yi glared at him.

"Yes," Gu Zeyu said, his tone full of affection, "My Yi Yi is a grown woman now, why would she still be shy?"

"Ugh!" Xiang Yi muttered, "How can I be a grown woman!"

"No, in my heart, Yi Yi will always be a little girl who never grows up."

Gu Zeyu's gaze was intense.

"Attorney Gu."

Xiang Yi suddenly became serious, her dark, gem-like eyes gleaming. "Although I admire you, please remember you are my brother's fiancé, not my man!"

"Haha..." Gu Zeyu's hearty laughter echoed throughout every corner of the coffee shop.

Xiang Yi was amused.

This guy is hilarious!

She ignored him and focused on eating.

Gu Zeyu didn't disturb her while she ate, and continued reading the newspaper on his own.

Before we knew it, an hour had passed.

Xiang Yi finished eating and put down her knife and fork.

She looked up and found that Gu Zeyu hadn't moved yet, still maintaining his original posture, gazing at her with deep and gentle eyes, as if he had a thousand words to say.

"Attorney Gu?" Xiang Yi called out to him.

Gu Zeyu snapped out of his daze, smiled at her, and then extended his hand.

He held a cigarette between his long, slender, pale fingers, took a drag, and exhaled a wisp of smoke. "Can I talk to you for a bit?"

"What are you talking about?" Xiang Yi asked.

"You can talk about anything you want."

Gu Zeyu's smile was warm.

His eyes shimmered with gentle ripples, like the gentle waves of a lake.

Xiang Yi was easily swayed. She slowly stood up, walked to him, and held out her hand. "Put out your cigarette."

"it is good."

Gu Zeyu stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and then grasped her wrist.

Xiang Yi felt the heat of his palm, as if an electric current was penetrating her skin and reaching her blood vessels.

"Yi Yi, do you know?"

Gu Zeyu suddenly spoke, his voice deep and warm, "You are a very beautiful girl, very pretty."

Xiang Yi was taken aback.

Is this lawyer, Mr. Gu, experiencing his first love?

Why are you saying such cheesy things!

“I know you have a very straightforward and cheerful personality. That’s why I enjoy being with you,” Gu Zeyu continued.

His voice was deep, magnetic, and possessed a captivating power that stirred Xiang Yi's heart. "I know you like me."

After saying that, he gently kissed the back of her hand.

Xiang Yi was taken aback and quickly withdrew her hand, her face flushed red. "Attorney Gu, I only ever thought of you as a younger brother. I've never liked you."

The more she tried to explain, the more confused she became.

Gu Zeyu simply smiled and did not refute.

Xiang Yi couldn't understand him at all; his smile was just too eerie.

She looked away guiltily and lowered her head to eat.

"Oh well."

Gu Zeyu said, "Since that's the case, I won't force you. Whether you like me or not, I will try my best to pursue you."

"Pfft." Xiang Yi choked and coughed incessantly.

"Eat slowly, no rush." ​​Gu Zeyu gently patted her back to help her catch her breath. "Don't get excited, don't get excited, eat slowly."

"..." Xiang Yi felt depressed.

"Yi Yi, I want you to be happy." Gu Zeyu looked at her and said affectionately, "No matter what difficulties or predicaments you encounter, I hope you will be happy."

Xiang Yi was stunned.

She hadn't expected Gu Zeyu to tell her all this.

Could it be...

“Gu Zeyu…” Xiang Yiyi’s throat was dry and hoarse, “Why are you suddenly telling me all this?”

A bitter look flashed in Gu Zeyu's eyes. "I don't want you to marry me only to find yourself unable to love your partner because he's your younger brother."

"Gu Zeyu, what you're doing will ruin my life."

Xiang Yi gritted her teeth.

She didn't know how to answer.

She's not good at handling this kind of topic.

"Yiyi."

Gu Zeyu softly called her name, his gaze tender and lingering. "I will wait for you, until the day you are willing to marry me, until the day you fall in love with me. Then you will forget him and start a new life."

Xiang Yiyi felt a mix of emotions and didn't know how to respond.

They can only be ordinary friends, not lovers.

"Yi Yi, I won't force you. I only hope that one day you will fall in love with me, not because of my status, but because... I am your brother."

He spoke the last three words with particular solemnity.

She looked up and met his intense gaze, her heart skipping a beat.

She never imagined that Gu Zeyu would have such feelings for her...

Xiang Yi didn't know how to respond.

She wanted to escape, but she couldn't bear to give up this relationship, leaving her conflicted.

Just as the two fell silent, someone knocked on the door, and then a waiter brought in a plate of exquisite desserts.

Xiang Yi immediately grabbed a piece of mousse cake and put it in her mouth, exclaiming, "I'm starving!"

Gu Zeyu smiled.

His smile was clean and pure, like sunshine, making people feel very comfortable.

Xiang Yi's appetite also grew.

She ate seven or eight pieces of cake in a row and was finally satisfied.

"Have you eaten enough?" Gu Zeyu asked affectionately.

Xiang Yi touched her belly and nodded in satisfaction.

Noticing a hint of fatigue on Gu Zeyu's face, she asked with concern, "Gu Zeyu, have you eaten?"

"No."

Gu Zeyu shook his head.

"That's perfect, let's eat together," Xiang Yi invited.

Gu Zeyu hesitated for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

He picked up his fork, chose a piece of steak, and put it in his mouth.

His lips were soft and sensual, as if coated with a thin layer of honey, exuding an alluring fragrance.

Xiang Yi awkwardly looked away, her heart racing irregularly, feeling somewhat flustered.

This atmosphere made her feel very awkward.

"Yi Yi, isn't the night view beautiful tonight? I'd like to take you to see the most bustling pedestrian street in City A," Gu Zeyu said.

"But I've already eaten almost everything."

Xiang Yi refused.

"I'd like to show you the city at night; you might like it."

"Isn't that unnecessary?"

"I hope you'll be happy, so please do me the honor of joining me."