Chapter 4

Lu Ningshuang was lost in thought.

She had seen the original plot.

With just a glance, she recognized the impeccably suited man beside Qin Yushu as the original male lead A who was supposed to send her to prison—Huo Yunyi.

The Qin Family and Huo Family were equally prominent, and now seeing the two of them appear together, was this the world’s logic self-correcting?

Even if there were deviations, the plot would find another way to return everything to the original point.

The fates of protagonists and cannon fodder were always different.

Since this was a five-star hotel restaurant and it wasn’t mealtime yet, the staffing was full, and Lu Ningshuang’s work wasn’t busy. She had some downtime now.

Her gaze uncontrollably drifted back toward Qin Yushu—

The male lead wasn’t there!

Under the resplendent golden lights, Qin Yushu looked like a graceful and proud swan.

She was still wearing the same suit from earlier that day, custom-made by a renowned designer with perfect tailoring—not like those cheap two- or three-hundred-yuan knockoffs online. The suit perfectly accentuated Qin Yushu’s poise.

She was seated facing Lu Ningshuang from the side, her back straight, forming a perfect arc from her head to the base of her spine, both front and back.

Her hands rested casually overlapped on the table, and her straight, long legs hidden beneath were the same—slightly angled from Lu Ningshuang’s view, showing only the heel of a sleek silver high heel when lifted.

…It inexplicably stirred the imagination, even scorching the air.

Coincidentally, she was looking right at Lu Ningshuang.

—She had spotted her.

In the bright light, Qin Yushu’s eyes remained an unfathomable ink black.

Then, she raised her hand and beckoned to Lu Ningshuang.

Still with the posture of teasing a little dog.

Lu Ningshuang: “…”

This was already the second time today!!

Helplessly, given Lu Ningshuang’s current role, there were unavoidable reasons to go both times.

Little Dog Lu could only trot over to President Qin, respectfully lowering her head. “Hello, how may I assist you?”

“I knew I wasn’t mistaken.” For some reason, Qin Yushu’s tone carried a hint of lightness.

When Lu Ningshuang looked up again, Qin Yushu’s face was still that aloof, unapproachable beauty, like any ordinary guest. “Recommend your signature dishes.”

“Got it.” Lu Ningshuang responded. “The most popular dish among our customers is…”

Fortunately, she had asked her colleagues beforehand.

Lu Ningshuang was meticulous; even for a temp job, she made sure to ask a few questions in advance.

That was probably why Lu Fugui always dragged her in as backup whenever something went wrong.

Reliable!

Truly dependable.

In the end, Lu Ningshuang summarized, “Which one would you like to try?”

While Lu Ningshuang spoke, Qin Yushu’s gaze stayed fixed on her.

Alpha had changed into a new outfit. The fitted vest highlighted her graceful waistline, with curves in all the right places; her soft long hair was pinned up, a hairstyle that tested one’s facial features, but Lu Ningshuang pulled it off perfectly.

It left her soft cheeks exposed, along with her slender neck and shoulders, with long hands and legs.

Pure and clean.

A beautiful and soft Alpha—to the point where even street thugs would whistle upon seeing her.

As expected from the female college student she had carefully selected.

“Got it, coming right up. Please wait a moment.” Lu Ningshuang was completely oblivious.

She also noticed, however, that Qin Yushu hadn’t ordered any alcohol or anything for that male lead A.

In high-end hotels, service was the real premium; she wouldn’t overstep by reminding guests.

The order had already been relayed to the kitchen via her earpiece. As Lu Ningshuang turned to leave, she heard Qin Yushu speak again.

“So busy?” She mentioned casually. “Working a second shift tonight?”

“No.”

Lu Ningshuang explained, “Covering for someone; she had something come up.”

Qin Yushu had long had Lu Ningshuang’s information on her desk, so she naturally knew about this minor detail but didn’t point it out. Her eyes only deepened further.

“It seems Miss Lu has a very close relationship with that friend.”

Oblivious to the undertone, Lu Ningshuang nodded honestly. In the spirit of reciprocity, she asked, “President Qin, do you still have to work so late?”

The President Qin who commanded the entire Tian Sheng Group wasn’t as straightforward as working-class Little Lu. She leaned back slightly, leaving a space in front of her—room for someone to step into.

Or perhaps, an abyss.

From the start of the conversation, Qin Yushu’s gaze had been fixed on Lu Ningshuang, intensely focused.

Her eyes were exceptionally beautiful, with slightly upturned corners in the shape of peach blossom eyes, but her usual icy demeanor made them seem unapproachable.

Now, her red lips curved lightly, causing those peach blossom eyes to bend along with them, a flush of pink at the corners.

Her hand had withdrawn, threading through her thick black hair to prop up one cheek.

Qin Yushu looked slender, but her face had some softness; her fingers left faint marks on her cheek, making her seem… eminently pokeable.

Strands of long hair wrapped around her slender arm, twining intricately.

The overhead lights cast down…

In this light, the black and white of Omega’s pupils seemed indistinct, like Jiangnan after rain in May—gazing out, all was a hazy, intoxicating mist.

“Guess~” Qin Yushu said.

Lu Ningshuang: “…”

“I can’t guess.”

Besides, the male and female leads going out to dinner together was perfectly reasonable; it wasn’t her place as cannon fodder to speculate on their intentions.

“Oh.”

Qin Yushu’s voice cooled, shattering the enchanting illusion in her eyes, the lingering tendrils turning back to clarity.

“Just having dinner together at the request of both families’ elders.”

Lu Ningshuang paused.

She didn’t know why Qin Yushu felt the need to explain further here—no, perhaps she did know.

At this moment, the irrepressible joy bubbling up in her heart wasn’t the best proof?

Lu Ningshuang’s clear eyes looked toward Qin Yushu, initially with some delight, but soon her expression grew complicated, something indescribable.

Qin Yushu: ?