The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend
/ The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend Chapter 119
Ethan asked him but didn't wait for his answer and went back .
Wei stood alone with his thoughts for a long time before tracing his steps back to where everyone had gathered for lunch .
"What took you so long? Are you contemplating buying the place?" Jia Li teased Wei as he turned up last .
"I will, if you promise to run it for me," he kept his tone light but the expression in his eyes was bleak .
She gave him a thoughtful look before turning her attention to something which Chu was saying .
Wei took this opportunity to speak softly with Tang, "let's have a talk post lunch, you and I . "
Tang gave him a short nod .
All of them were handed aprons by the helpful staff . There was a mild argument about what soup to order for the pot . Finally, they decided to split the pot into two, one on the spicy side, other slightly milder .
Amongst continued banter and bickering between the siblings, the group ordered a full load of meats and vegetables and went to the "sauce bar" which had flavours like vinegar, BBQ sauce, spicy oils, finely cut herbs, sesames and pastes . After everyone made their selections, they came back to the table to wait for their food . Chu decided that maybe a portion of sweet and sour pork was needed along with as well . By the end of it, there was simply no place at the table to even keep a glass of water or tea .
The meal was a noisy but pleasant affair . Both men seemed to be in a mellow mood, unlike the confrontational behaviour from before . But Jia Li was slowly becoming agitated with the situation that she found herself in, currently . It was hilarious that both Tang and Wei were trying to claim her as their territory . One of them had already broken her heart earlier and the other, she was wary of giving her heart to . So where did that leave her?
"Are you mulling over world economic crisis?" Tang brought her out of her musing with that question .
She shook her head and gave him a distracted smile .
"What's wrong? Has anyone said anything to you?" he frowned, directing his gaze at Wei .
She brought back his attention by placing her hand on his arm .
"Calm down . Nothing is wrong . The doctor has advised you to take it easy . Can you not overthink things and simply enjoy the moment? All your favourite dishes are here," she cajoled him .
He grinned at her words, "you forgot to add, all my favourite people too . Actually, all but one . "
She rolled her eyes at his dogged attitude towards Wei but didn't say anything . Wei had been watching the interaction between the two pensively now . Ethan's words kept ringing in his ears .
Once the lunch was over, the women decided to take a walk around the property to digest their food . Ethan kept them entertained and distracted as he saw Tang and Wei slipping away .
"What is it that you want to speak with me about?" Tang's stance was confrontational .
Wei looked at him steadily before picking his words carefully, "I want to make a few things clear to you right now . I know you have a head injury and trauma but I also know that you have a razor sharp brain, so what I am going to say now shouldn't be tough for you to comprehend . "
At Tang's raised eyebrow, he gave a tight smile and continued, "Jia Li is a lovely girl who has been through a lot, mostly because of her need to do what's best for people around her . This may sound strange to you under the current circumstances but believe me when I say this – there is a real possibility of her getting hurt again real soon and this time it may damage her self-esteem as well . As her…err, well-wisher, I can't just stand by and let it happen . Which is why I am warning you, memory loss or gain, you CANNOT let Jia Li get hurt ever again . I won't let you get away with it, consequences be damned . "
"That was quite a passionate speech . Are you this involved in all your employees' personal matters?" Tang started .
Chapter end
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