GLIHBN Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Date Turns Into Catching a Cheater

Su Shi had been cold to Xu Chongming for several days. During these days, Xu Chongming was especially attentive, sending Su Shi messages and making calls every day, and ordering afternoon tea for the studio every day, which won unanimous praise from his colleagues.

Xu Chongming also asked Miao Xinyi to help explain that the two were indeed just helping each other to deal with their families, and Su Shi finally relented and forgave Xu Chongming.

Su Shi agreed to go on a date with Xu Chongming, and in the evening went to a western restaurant they used to frequent when they were in college for a candlelight dinner. This restaurant carries their shared beautiful memories.

The appointment time was 7:30. Su Shi had been running around outside all day today and felt a bit disheveled. He specially went home to take a shower and changed into a set of earth-toned casual wear, which made him look more gentle and casual.

He didn’t style his hair like he did when he was at work, but let it fall naturally, and people would believe him if he said he was a college student.

Xu Chongming had booked the location long ago, and Su Shi drove straight to the destination. He always made sure to leave plenty of time, so he set off half an hour early.

While waiting for the red light on the road, Su Shi lightly placed his fingers on the steering wheel, tapping along with the car’s music.

The red light lasted for more than 90 seconds, but Su Shi didn’t feel impatient, he was very patient.

A familiar ringtone interrupted the music, it was a call from Xu Chongming.

Su Shi directly pressed to answer.

“Baby, the company has to hold an emergency meeting, I can’t go to the restaurant right now.”

Su Shi asked, “How long will it take?”

“I don’t know yet, it’s an emergency meeting, there are very important things to discuss.”

Su Shi thought for a while and said, “Anyway, I’m not hungry, or I’ll wait for you.”

Xu Chongming said, “No, you eat first, if I get there too late, we’ll have supper together.”

Su Shi thought for a while, “Okay, then contact me after the meeting.”

“Okay, love you.”

Su Shi felt somewhat disappointed. He excitedly went home to shower and change clothes, and then happily went out, only to be told halfway there that he couldn’t come.

However, Su Shi himself would also temporarily cancel private trips due to changes in work plans, so he could only try to understand.

It would be a waste not to go to the reserved spot, but eating alone would inevitably feel lonely.

Su Shi called Song Qingyan to ask if she wanted to come and have dinner together, but Song Qingyan said she was busy tonight, and by the way, scolded Xu Chongming on the phone for being a bad person, daring to stand him up as soon as they made up.

Su Shi arrived at the restaurant and followed the waiter to the reserved location.

The waiter introduced, “This is the best location in our restaurant. Mr. Xu also ordered roses and a cake, as well as a violin performance.”

Su Shi smiled awkwardly, “Mr. Xu can’t come temporarily, can I still enjoy these things alone?”

“Of course.”

There were shining colored lights on the roses, quietly exuding a unique fragrance.

The candlestick in the middle of the table stood proudly, and the flame on it occasionally swayed with the air.

Su Shi cut the steak while listening to the violin.

The violinist looked like a Frenchman, with a long and fluffy light golden beard, wearing a swallow-tailed suit, closing his eyes and pulling out a melodious sound.

Su Shi thought it was quite nice, and closed his eyes and became intoxicated with the sound of the violin.

Just then, the phone rang, it was a message sound.

Su Shi opened his eyes, watching the person play the violin, while taking out his phone and opening it.

A photo was reflected in front of Su Shi’s eyes. Although it was only a side view, he could recognize at a glance that it was Xu Chongming.

The photo was sent by Song Qingyan.

Somehow, Su Shi’s fingers holding the phone suddenly trembled, and he typed a few words on the screen: When was this?

Song Qingyan’s side showed that she was typing, but after waiting for a long time, the message didn’t come.

Su Shi’s heart beat faster, and the hand holding the phone was also exerting force.

Finally, the message was sent.

Just now, Qiao Yu took it at the new hotel.

Su Shi used so much force that his knuckles turned white. If the phone was alive, it would probably cry for help.

Xu Chongming had carefully prepared such a romantic candlelight dinner, Xu Chongming said that the company had to hold an emergency meeting and couldn’t come. The sweet words were still ringing in his ears, and several days of neglect were to make Xu Chongming remember, but he had secretly escaped and appeared in the hotel.

How could this be explained, even if Su Shi wanted to find a reason for Xu Chongming, he couldn’t convince himself anyway.

Immediately afterwards, Song Qingyan sent another message: Qiao Yu checked, the person who booked the room is called Du Li, a love suite.

It is against the rules to check customer information and leak it out, Qiao Yu is really a good friend.

Love suite, Su Shi’s pupils shrank when he saw these four words, and he quickly sent two words to Song Qingyan: Address.

Song Qingyan immediately sent a location, with a sentence attached: Don’t be afraid, Qiao Yu and I are here waiting for you.

Su Shi stood up abruptly, the knife and fork hit the plate, making a clanging sound.

Su Shi walked away in the violinist’s puzzled eyes, without a trace of nostalgia.

Su Shi was like soaking in a honey pot, and suddenly a basin of ice water was poured on his head, completely waking him up.

Su Shi’s hand holding the steering wheel tightened, and his foot on the accelerator was very hard.

Su Shi always obeyed traffic rules when driving, but now, he overtook several cars, and dissatisfied horns sounded one after another behind him, but Su Shi ignored them all.

The car stopped at the entrance of the hotel, the sudden braking made the car body shake, and the tires left several marks on the ground.

Su Shi opened the door and got out of the car, Song Qingyan greeted him, and Qiao Yu stood behind him.

Song Qingyan said, “What if something happens to you driving so fast?”

Obviously, the distance from the western restaurant to this hotel could not be reached so quickly.

Song Qingyan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, so she had been waiting at the door.

When Qiao Yu sent him the photo, he felt like the sky was about to fall. Su Shi had just decided to make up with Xu Chongming, this time it was worse than a blind date, unforgivable.

Song Qingyan knew clearly that Su Shi and Xu Chongming were really at the end.

“I’m fine.”

Su Shi’s voice was a little hoarse.

Song Qingyan took his hand and found that his hand was cold.

The reason for choosing to send a message was to not let Su Shi force himself.

This is even worse.

Qiao Yu handed over the room card, “This is the room card, 1108, just swipe the card to enter, don’t worry.”

Su Shi smiled bitterly, “Will you be complained about like this?”

Qiao Yu waved his hand, “It’s okay, at worst, close down and open a new one.”

“Thank you.”

Song Qingyan was worried about Su Shi going up alone, after all, there were two people on the other side, and he was afraid that Su Shi would suffer if they fought.

Song Qingyan suggested that he and Qiao Yu go up together, and Su Shi nodded in agreement. Although this was a very embarrassing and terrible thing, Su Shi did need some support.

In the elevator, none of the three spoke, Su Shi leaned quietly against the wall, his expression a little wooden, and his eyes had no focus.

Song Qingyan looked at Su Shi with a distressed expression, while Qiao Yu stared at Song Qingyan intently, the atmosphere was strange and harmonious.

When getting off the elevator, Su Shi said to Song Qingyan, “You two can just wait at the door, I can handle it myself.”