This feeling was indescribable. No wonder he hadn't come to see her these days and showed no intention of trying to hold her back.
But there had clearly been a spark between them.
Or was it just her own wishful thinking?
For the whole night, Yi Pin tossed and turned in bed, thinking about a great deal.
The only conclusion she came to was that Shen Yu already had a girlfriend.
Moreover, Shen Yu's involvement in Yi Feng's girlfriend's case was because of Cheng Lingqing.
Thinking about it now, she really felt superfluous.
From then on, there was no more contact between them. They didn't send each other any messages, as if they had vanished from the face of the earth.
After that day, they never saw each other again.
Yi Pin was in a slump for a while. She just couldn't figure it out. She had been so self - indulgent as to think that Shen Yu liked her, and all the signs had seemed to indicate that there was a special feeling between them.
But now it was all too late. There was no point in bringing it up anymore.
She thought to herself that she couldn't wallow in sadness forever. What was meant to come would come. She had to face it bravely. No matter what happened, she still had to live on, didn't she?
So after giving herself a pep talk.
Yi Pin tidied herself up properly. She shaved off all her stubble and changed into a clean and comfortable outfit.
Just then, her phone rang.
Yi Pin was shocked, and a glimmer of hope flashed across her eyes.
But when she picked up the phone and saw that the caller ID wasn't Shen Yu's name, she suddenly felt a pang of disappointment.
"What do you want?" Yi Pin snapped.
"Damn, why are you so grumpy?" Qi Mingyang's clear voice came through the phone. "Didn't you say you'd treat me to a meal some other day? How about today?"
"Fine, then let's do it now. Are you available?" Yi Pin frowned.
She didn't know who else to pour out her feelings to. It would be nice to have someone by her side for company.
"Sure. As long as it's you asking me out, I'm on standby 24/7!" Qi Mingyang's bright laughter came through.
"You... stop being so cheesy. Hurry up and get out. Cut the crap."
Yi Pin hung up the phone with a smile.
Then the two of them went to a restaurant. It was very distinctive and had an excellent reputation. It was packed with people.
"Why is it so crowded?" Yi Pin looked at the sea of people and felt a bit uneasy. Although she was a foodie and loved good food, the current situation made her speechless.
"As a foodie, don't you know that the better the food, the more crowded the place will be!" Qi Mingyang said with a smile as he put his arm around Yi Pin's shoulder. "Besides... I've already reserved a table."
"Damn, are you so eager to have this meal? Didn't we agree that I'd treat?"
Yi Pin shrugged and smiled.
"Yeah, haven't you heard that song lyric? Only when there's a debt can there be further contact. I'm making you owe me. You can treat me again next time."
Qi Mingyang walked over with a smile, greeted the waiter, and the two of them went upstairs.
Coincidentally, just when Yi Pin was trying to let go of the past and live the rest of her life calmly.
When they reached the second floor of the restaurant, she saw Shen Yu sitting at a table with Cheng Lingqing, chatting and laughing.
Yi Pin had thought that she had let go and that she wasn't the kind of person who would act impulsively for love.
But the moment she saw Shen Yu, she suddenly felt that all her efforts had been in vain.
That familiar face, that charming smile, and the delicate beauty beside him.
"What's wrong?" Qi Mingyang walked over and waved his hand in front of Yi Pin's eyes, then followed her gaze.
At that moment, as if telepathically, Shen Yu also looked up and saw the two of them.
His eyes were initially full of expectation, but then they gradually dimmed. He stared coldly at the two of them.
Yi Pin frowned, and a flicker of disappointment flashed across her eyes.
Qi Mingyang paused for a moment. Looking at the dejected Yi Pin, he put his arm around her shoulder and walked over.
"Long time no see! What a coincidence!" Qi Mingyang said with a faint smile.
Shen Yu frowned, and a glint of hostility flashed across his eyes.
"Officer Qi, what brings you here?" Cheng Lingqing said with a faint smile.
The group exchanged a few pleasantries. Yi Pin remained silent, just staring straight at Cheng Lingqing, who was as beautiful as a flower.
"I wonder who this is?"
Cheng Lingqing asked curiously.
Yi Pin frowned and replied coldly, "Yi Pin!"
"Oh, so you're Yi Pin! I've often heard A Yu mention you!"
Cheng Lingqing smiled, and a hint of provocation flashed across her eyes.
Yi Pin smiled but didn't say much. She stole a few glances at Shen Yu from time to time.
"Do you want to share the table?" Cheng Lingqing continued with a smile.
"No!"
Yi Pin frowned and quickly replied.
"You two must like light - flavored food, but I like spicy food, super spicy!"
Yi Pin said coldly, then turned around and sat down at another table by the window.
Qi Mingyang smiled, with an indescribable look of pride on his face. He said, "Lawyer Shen is really lucky!"
After saying that, Qi Mingyang turned around with a smile, put his arm around Yi Pin's shoulder, and left.
Shen Yu looked at that hand, frowned, and a glint of hostility flashed across his eyes. His expression was extremely serious.
After they sat down, Yi Pin had no appetite. Her eyes always involuntarily glanced in that direction.
Their eyes often met. Finally, Qi Mingyang couldn't stand it anymore and slowly said, "Yi Pin, I want to sit on your side. Let's change seats!"
"Why?" Yi Pin frowned and looked at Qi Mingyang.
"I think... the feng shui is better over there, and I want to sit there and watch the performance downstairs!"
Qi Mingyang rolled his eyes and smiled.
So the two of them changed seats.
Seeing this, Shen Yu's face became solemn. He put down his chopsticks, adjusted his tie, and then gulped down the water on the table.
"What's wrong?" Cheng Lingqing looked at Shen Yu. Her face suddenly turned ugly, and she was furious.
"Nothing!"
Shen Yu sat there coldly, his eyes fixed on Yi Pin and Qi Mingyang.
Yi Pin sat there quietly. For some reason, the super - spicy food today tasted bland. It didn't seem delicious at all. Then she watched as the two of them got up and left.
"Let's go. Bye. Enjoy your meal!"
Cheng Lingqing waved goodbye sweetly.
Yi Pin sat there, feeling extremely depressed and had no mood to eat anymore.
"What on earth happened between you two? Did you have a falling - out?" Qi Mingyang asked with a smile as he picked up some food for Yi Pin.
"Are you gloating?" Yi Pin glanced at Qi Mingyang.
"Well, if you had a falling - out, I'd have a chance. Of course, I'm happy!" Qi Mingyang said half - seriously.
"Tsk!" Yi Pin gave Qi Mingyang a disdainful look. "Actually, I do have something I want you to help me with!"
"What is it? I'll do anything for you!" Qi Mingyang said with a smile.
"I want to see Yi Feng!"
Yi Pin frowned.