Meeting you in autumn

Chapter 167 Do you like Shen Jia?!

This herb was the key item they had gone to great lengths to find! Now that they had obtained it so easily, Lin Qi couldn't help but admire his young lady immensely.

However, just a moment later, as if suddenly remembering something important, Lin Qi looked up at Guan Yu and hesitantly asked, "Then... how will you get back, Miss?"

Upon hearing this, Guan Yu suddenly raised his head, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

She stared intently at Lin Qi, as if trying to see through his eyes to understand his inner thoughts.

Then, she glared at Lin Qi, her tone stern and tinged with displeasure, and said, "What? Since when do I have to report my whereabouts to you? Hmm!!"

Lin Qi was so frightened by Guan Yu's sudden aura that he trembled all over, and a layer of fine sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

He hurriedly lowered his head and said in a trembling voice, "Lin Qi knows his mistake, please punish me, Miss!!"

After saying that, his body involuntarily trembled.

Seeing Lin Qi's fearful and apprehensive appearance, Guan Yu sighed inwardly, but maintained a serious expression on her face.

After a long while, she waved her hand with a hint of helplessness and replied softly, "Go back as soon as possible."

Having received Guan Yu's permission, Lin Qi dared not linger any longer and quickly turned and left.

In the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared into the vast night.

After Lin Qi left, Guan Yu paused briefly to compose herself and her clothes, then stepped into the house and headed straight for where Jing Yi was.

"Where did you go? Hmm?" Jing Yi looked up and saw Guan Yu walking slowly towards him. He smiled slightly, then stepped forward, put his arm around Guan Yu's slender waist, and asked softly.

Guan Yu gave him a coquettish look and replied softly, "I had Lin Qi take the medicine back."

Jing Yi nodded, then said, "Okay, let's go back then!"

Before he finished speaking, he grabbed Guan Yu's hand without saying a word and headed for the door.

Guan Yu was taken aback by his sudden action and couldn't help but ask, "Huh? Aren't you going to say hello to everyone?"

However, before she could finish speaking, Jing Yi replied without turning her head, "No need."

And so, Guan Yu could only let Jing Yi lead her out of the room.

Seeing Jing Yi's resolute attitude, she said nothing more and silently left with him.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the room, Shen Jia was chatting happily with Lu Chuan, occasionally letting out a clear, bell-like laugh.

Just then, Chen Fang, with a gloomy face, swept over like a cold wind.

Upon seeing this, Shen Jia immediately showed a hint of disgust on her face and teased mercilessly, "What? Instead of spending time with your Xin Rong sister, you've come here?"

Chen Fang was secretly delighted, thinking that Shen Jia was jealous of him, so he said, "You're not jealous, are you?"

To everyone's surprise, Shen Jia sneered upon hearing this, rolled her eyes at him, and replied decisively, "Jealous? Hmph, you're really overthinking it!"

After saying that, she suddenly picked up the wine glass beside her, tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp, her movements swift and decisive, as if she wanted to use this glass of wine to prove that her heart was unmoved.

Lu Chuan chuckled softly as he watched Shen Jia finish her drink.

"I have something to do, Lu Chuan, I'll be going now, bye-bye."

After greeting Lu Chuan, Shen Jia stood up gracefully, smiled, and walked towards the door. Her figure gradually disappeared from sight.

After Shen Jia had completely left, Lu Chuan sighed softly and slowly shifted his gaze to the wine glass beside him.

Just as he reached for the wine glass, a large hand suddenly reached out and snatched it away.

"What are you drinking?!" Chen Fang roared.

Lu Chuan was taken aback at first, then a hint of displeasure appeared on his face: "Chen Fang, are you out of your mind?! This wine isn't yours, I can drink it however I want."

"Stop talking nonsense! You fucking tell me honestly, do you like Shen Jia?"

Chen Fang stared intently at Lu Chuan, his eyes filled with seriousness and questioning.

Faced with such a direct question, Lu Chuan did not immediately provide an answer as Chen Fang had hoped.

He remained silent for a moment, then took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and put it in his mouth.

Then, he skillfully lit the lighter, and with a crisp "click," the flame instantly shot up, igniting the cigarette butt.

Seeing Lu Chuan's unhurried and evasive attitude, Chen Fang grew increasingly anxious and angry: "Speak up! Stop fucking dawdling!"

"So what if I like it? So what if I don't?"

Lu Chuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cynical smile. He flicked the ash from his cigarette and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, which drifted into the air.

"Scumbag!!" Chen Fang said angrily.

Lu Chuan chuckled lightly and said nonchalantly, "Heh~ You're not as cowardly as me. You clearly like Shen Jia to death, but you're as stubborn as a rock and refuse to admit it. Maybe one day when someone else takes her away, you'll have your turn to cry."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fang's body trembled violently, and a look of pain flashed across his face, but it was quickly covered by anger.

He gritted his teeth, glared fiercely at Lu Chuan, and said, word by word, "Aren't you the culprit who made me cry? Shen Jia likes you, I don't believe you didn't know that?!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan paused slightly, the smile on his face gradually fading.

He took a deep drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaled a smoke ring, and after a long pause said, "I don't know."

Chen Fang snorted coldly: "Keep pretending, then."

Lu Chuan scratched his head in frustration: "Chen Fang, does Shen Jia really like me? Ask yourself that question."

"What do you mean??" Chen Fang asked abruptly upon hearing this.

However, Lu Chuan turned his head to the other side, not wanting to answer his question.

Seeing Lu Chuan's evasive behavior, Chen Fang's anger subsided slightly.

He poured himself a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "Lu Chuan, no matter what, we've been brothers for so many years, I don't want to fall out with you because of Shen Jia."

But if Shen Jia truly likes you, and you toy with her feelings, I will absolutely not let you get away with it.

Lu Chuan stubbed out his cigarette, his expression turning serious: "Heh, Shen Jia told you she likes me?"

"Otherwise!! Didn't you go on a date with her last time? She always protects you and goes against me. What else could it be but liking you!!" Chen Fang was a little angry when he saw Lu Chuan pretending to be stupid.

Lu Chuan remained silent for a while before saying, "Think what you want. Also, maybe she's protecting me just because she can't stand your self-righteous attitude."

Chen Fang's eyes widened, and he was about to retort when Lu Chuan continued, "As for whether she likes me, I can't tell. But if you really like her, go for it. Don't always be here guessing about me or getting angry at me."

Upon hearing Lu Chuan's words, Chen Fang had a sudden realization, as if he had indeed been making wild guesses and throwing tantrums all along.

However, Shen Jia did not go far. She stood to one side of the two of them, but Chen Fang and Lu Chuan did not notice that Shen Jia had heard their entire conversation.

She felt a mix of emotions; it turned out that Chen Fang had always liked her.

Lu Chuan was too lazy to waste any more words with Chen Fang, that idiot. He got up and was about to leave when he saw Shen Jia standing to the side. The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere became extremely awkward.

Shen Jia broke the silence and looked at Lu Chuan, saying, "I'm here to get my bag."

Hearing Shen Jia's voice, Chen Fang turned his head in surprise and saw Shen Jia rushing towards him in a panic. She then picked up her bag from the table and ran away without looking back.

Chen Fang watched Shen Jia's hurried departure, opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

Lu Chuan and Chen Fang looked at each other, not knowing what was going on for a moment. In the end, Lu Chuan, who was originally planning to leave, returned and sat back down dejectedly.