Unveil Her Secret Identities-Chapter 18: Lin Yuanhang_1, Completely Ignored in 20

On Saturday night, Lu Qingyi leaned against the old locust tree in front of the snack shop with a crossbody bag in tow, looking indifferent.

After the last class on Saturday afternoon, they would have free time.

Whether they wanted to leave or stay in school, the school didn’t mind.

They were only required to return to the dormitory before 9:30pm.

"What would the little one like to eat?"

Xu Boyan changed into a casual top, pocketed one hand, and looked at Lu Qingyi with a smile.

Lu Qingyi tilted her head, "Anything is fine?"

Her expression was slightly glittering.

Although she was not sure what Xu Boyan’s background was, she knew from the first time they met that he was not an ordinary man; he must come from a prominent family.

People from prestigious families usually accompanied rare and treasured delicacies. The food she had there was usually take-outs from expensive restaurants.

Xu Boyan laughed, "Hmm, since we are celebrating our little friend’s good grades, her opinion matters the most."

Lin Yuanhang looked eager, watching the two standing opposite each other.

He sighed internally, they seemed like a pretty good match.

Both of them were attractive individuals.

While he sighed, he also felt somewhat suffocated, it seemed like both of them had ignored him.

Lu Qingyi tilted her head in thought for a moment before saying, "I would like to eat hot pot."

"You pick the place?" Xu Boyan raised his chin and asked.

"Um, shall we go now?"

Lu Qingyi nodded, with a natural ease.

"Sure."

Xu Boyan, with his distinct knuckle, grabbed the keys on the table and made to leave.

Lu Qingyi followed closely behind.

Lin Yuanhang: "..."

Hey, have you guys forgotten me?

Lin Yuanhang watched their receding figures until they disappeared from his sight.

He felt a sense of desolation.

He had been abandoned, cast aside...

He thought they would remember him, but they didn’t!

"Shouldn’t we call him?"

Once in the car, with the seatbelt fastened, Lu Qingyi asked, looking somewhat confused.

The first time they met, it was Lin Yuanhang who drove. Now, seeing Xu Boyan holding the keys and heading to the driver’s seat, she recalled Lin Yuanhang.

"He said he’s not hungry; he’s on a diet."

Xu Boyan said nonchalantly, picked up his mobile phone, and swiftly sent a text message.

At this remark, Lu Qingyi frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Isn’t dieting typically something girls do? Why would a man need to go on a diet? Moreover, Lin Yuanhang wasn’t fat at all.

Inside the snack shop, Lin Yuanhang was ecstatic upon hearing his phone beep heralding a new message. He excitedly unlocked his phone only to be met with a stiff smile.

The sender was indeed exciting, but the content of the message was a huge letdown.

[Take care of your dinner. If the little one asks, tell her you aren’t hungry and you’re on a diet.]

Not hungry?

On a diet?

Lin Yuanhang glared intently at these four words, almost as if he could bore holes into them with his stare.

He was very hungry right now, and he didn’t need to diet.

Ahhh!

Fourth brother is too horrible!

"What’s the little one thinking about?"

Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, who was in a daze, and couldn’t help but ask.

"I was wondering, how did you and Lin Yuanhang get hooked up?"

Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, looking somewhat puzzled.

The man before her concealed his sharpness with a smile, though he often smiled at her, she knew he was not a gentleman; he was a man of few words.

Lin Yuanhang was a chatty, energetic young man.

How did two people with such different personalities wind up together?

She was quite curious.

"If I said, he clung to me unabashedly, would you believe it?"

Xu Boyan chuckled, half-jokingly.

In actuality, Lin Yuanhang’s relationship with him was indeed related to his talkativeness.

Lin Yuanhang was particularly accustomed to his ways. When he hesitated to say more, it was Lin Yuanhang who often translated for him.

Lu Qingyi: "Believe it or not."

"The car can’t go any further, little one."

Xu Boyan stopped the car and turned to look at Lu Qingyi.

He was following the route as directed by Lu Qingyi, and they ended up in a somewhat remote location. The narrow alleyway wasn’t wide enough for the car.

"Ah, can we walk?" Lu Qingyi looked at the man somewhat uncertainly.

She could walk, but she wasn’t sure if Xu Boyan was willing to.

"Sure."

Xu Boyan reversed the car and found a place to park.

"When I was young, I used to come here with my grandma."

Lu Qingyi opened her arms, head raised, squinting her eyes.

The familiar streets, even the air carried a familiar smell.

Although the old alleyway was secluded, the snacks inside were not only affordable but also genuine and delicious.

Her grandma liked to bring her here a lot.

Anyang Town isn’t too far from Jin City.

Xu Boyan couldn’t help but stretch out his hand and ruffle Lu Qingyi’s hair, softening his gaze.

As a child, all her love came from her grandma. She would always have her grandma in her heart.

He felt a little sorry for the little one.

"Xiaoyi, it’s been a long time since you last visited. Where’s your grandma?"

Unnoticed, they were standing in front of a hot pot restaurant. The boss, seeing Lu Qingyi, waved enthusiastically.

The boss was an old man around sixty years old. He used to work with her grandma. After teaching for a few years, he quit his job and opened his own hot pot restaurant.

Grandma?

Lu Qingyi hid the sadness in her eyes.

The funeral was very simple, with just a few old neighbors attending. Yao Meishu and Lu Yao also came back.

It was a very simple affair, without any fanfare.

Many of their acquaintances did not know of the news.

"Is this your boyfriend? He’s quite handsome."

The boss noticed the man standing next to Lu Qingyi and asked.

"No." Lu Qingyi shook her head, then turned to Xu Boyan and asked, "Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

She picked up a plate and began selecting skewers of meat.

"No, just pick whatever you like."

Hot pot was considered a novelty for him. He hadn’t eaten it before due to its strong flavor.

Lu Qingyi nodded and, paying no further attention to Xu Boyan, started picking out what she liked.

Lu Qingyi loved spicy food. After asking Xu Boyan’s preference, she ordered a spicy hot pot base.

Xu Boyan maintained his outward calm, but inside, emotions were stirring.

If Lin Yuanhang were here, he would surely blurt out:

Damn! Fourth Bro, I thought you can’t eat spicy food!

The red chili oil with the meat skewers bubbling in it.

"Have you never had this before?"

While boiling the meat skewers, Lu Qingyi turned to look at the motionless man. She suddenly found the situation somewhat amusing.

Xu Boyan admitted: "No."

"Try this, I think it’s really delicious."

Lu Qingyi scooped up a skewer of lamb and handed it to Xu Boyan.

Xu Boyan hesitated for a few seconds before finally reaching out to take the skewer.

He looked somewhat conflicted.

To eat or not to eat?

After taking a small bite, a strong spiciness filled his mouth. Xu Boyan felt like he was about to breathe fire.

It was very spicy.

He pretended to be calm and took a sip of water, trying to appear normal.