Chapter 572 A Lamb Waiting To Be Slaughtered
Ouyang Qing had already arrived at the restaurant when Nan Xing came by. She stood by the window and looked down at the river below.
“You seem to be in a good mood. Nice night view, eh? How about reciting a poem too?” Nan Xing teased her. “Can you?” Ouyang Qing responded with a question.
Nan Xing shook his head. “I can’t. I’m not a cultured person; not much into poems either.” “I have a question for you. What sort of person do you think I am?”
She walked across toward him and looked him in the eyes. Nan Xing gazed at her too. Perfect features, exquisite make-up, what a beauty!
Ouyang Qing had always been identified as a graceful lady from a prominent family. Had it not been for that one mishap during live online streaming, she would always be regarded as the nation’s elegant princess.
She was the one who had it all; pretty looks and good education background.
Unfortunately, she wasted a perfectly good hand of cards when her true colors were revealed.
Her family background could have put her on a pedestal and made her life a blessing. Too bad she asked for too much, and as a result, brought many unnecessary troubles upon herself.
“You’re a gorgeous lady,” commented Nan Xing earnestly.
“That’s it?”
“What else do you want me to say? To me, being a beauty is the best identity a woman could ever ask for. There’s nothing more important than one’s appearance. That’s what I fancy.” Nan Xing chucked.
“You’re a sweet talker. Have a seat, and let’s have the food served now.”
Nan Xing recalled Nan Chen’s advice and wondered if she would poison his food.
I’m already here. It’ll be weird if I don’t eat. After all, many know that I’m with her. I doubt she’d commit murder, knowing that I have so many witnesses. There’s no need for her to risk her reputation this way, considering her status in society.
Ouyang Qing poured some wine and raised her glass. “I’ve got something to come clean with you.”
Nan Xing resorted to remain deadpan. “Sure.”
“In the past, I did like Nan Chen. In fact, he was my idol since young. I had feelings for him when I was very young. As I grew up, the thought stuck with me, and it sort of developed into an obsession. I was determined to be with Nan Chen. However, I’m not sure if I truly liked him or I was only driven by the idea which I couldn’t let go,” Ouyang Qing confessed after gulping some wine.
Nan Xing listened attentively without interrupting her.
“I followed him each step of the way. I traveled to the places he went, visited his school, and tailed him back to Flower City. I thought that we would have a happy ending until Ning Ran appeared in his life. The most heart-wrenching bit is that they even have a pair of twins. I felt like I lost everything. All of my efforts over the years are in vain. If you were me, would you be mad?” she asked Nan Xing.
“I don’t know, but I don’t think I can ever like someone so long. I’ll only love those who would reciprocate my feelings and are willing to be with me. Unrequited love is a child’s play, and I’m not interested in playing that game.” Nan Xing smiled.
Ouyang Qing nodded in agreement. “True. You were born with a silver spoon. There’s no need for you to woe any girls as it’s usually the other way around for you.”
Nan Xing grinned. “That’s why I can’t get used to going after you. I don’t know how to do it.”
“Anyway, my point is to admit that I used to like Nan Chen. I hope you don’t mind that because I no longer have feelings for him now. The person that I like is you. Would you seriously consider me?” She locked eyes with him.
“Are you for real?” Nan Xing laughed.
“Can you be more serious after all that I’ve shared?” Ouyang Qing was getting rather annoyed.
“I’m sorry. Joking and fooling around is my thing. I’m not a serious guy, I don’t like being all solemn too. So, please don’t treat me this way. No matter how serious you are about this, it’s impossible for me to look at it the same way. If you want me to be dead serious, consider these few sentences the most serious I can ever be.” Nan Xing grinned.
“All right, as long as you understand. I just wanted to clear the air.”
“Okay, I got it.” He nodded. “And then?”
“When are you bringing me to meet your parents as well as grandparents? I mean officially announce our relationship?”
Nan Xing had a headache.
Why is she bringing this up again? I’m merely entertaining her, with the hopes that she would give it up herself. Which part of ‘I have no intention to get serious’ does she not understand?
“Aren’t you quite close with my mom? I heard that it’s all thanks to you that she’s back safe and sound. Why do you need me to arrange an appointment?” Nan Xing threw the question back at her.
“It’s totally different for me to go see her by myself or for you to bring me along and introduce me properly. Nan Xing, you meant it when you said you like me, right?”
Nan Xing frowned.
“Would you beat me up if I said I was just faking it?”
“B*stard!”
“See, you forced me to tell the truth, and when I did…”
Before he could finish talking, someone knocked on the door. “Dinner is ready.”
“Please come in,” ordered Ouyang Qing.
Subsequently, several waiters entered and placed the dishes on the table.
They were all wearing white caps and masks.
“The food looks delicious. Let’s dig in.” Nan Xing quickly picked up the utensils.
He intentionally diverted her attention, so that he did not have to carry on with the topic.
“How are Dabao and Erbao? I haven’t seen them for ages. Is it the school holidays yet? What are their plans?” Ouyang Qing was curious.
“They’re good, doing what they do best, pestering me during their holidays…”
“Watch out!” suddenly, Ouyang Qing exclaimed.
Nan Xing turned around, only to realize that a waiter was about to attack him with a dagger.
Due to their distinguished identities, all the Nans had to undergo combat training since young.
Though Nan Chen was not as hardworking as Nan Chen, he still had quite good basic skills.
He tried to avoid it, but the waiter was a step ahead of him and successfully stabbed him in the arm.
Ignoring the sharp pang felt, he rolled under the table and got out from the other side. Swiftly, he took up the bowl of soup and tosses it at the waiter.
The latter dodged it beautifully.
“Who are you?” Nan Xing bellowed.
“B*stard, how dare you harmed your own niece? Go to h*ll!” the person retorted.
Nan Xing was stunned. “Who on earth are you?”
“Do you think you’re above the law just because Old Master Nan protects you? You did that to Chen…”
The waiter stopped and prowled on him.
Instant regret crept up on Nan Xing. I should have made Qiao Zhan send me two more bodyguards.
This was the very first time he had encountered such a dangerous situation after years of acting willfully in Flower City.
Never in a million years would he have thought that someone would be so brazen to attack the Nan family in the region, let alone in a restaurant!
Nan Xing grabbed a chair and fought the impostors.
Unfortunately, it was not long before the three subdued him as he was wounded.
“Pin him down and weed him out as a favor done to the Nans!”
Then, they clasped his head against the floor like a lamb about to be slaughtered.
