The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend
/ The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend Chapter 196
"I think that didn't go so bad . I hope that at least few students would do pro bono work because they wish to and not because the university has forced them," Hui spoke out of the blue .
Both of them had bid farewell to the dean and had been walking in silence towards where the car was parked .
His words caught her off guard .
"Uh… I think you did a great job at communicating the idea behind that pre condition and also about what is the real purpose of Earthly Matters Ltd . 's existence . " she replied .
Hui got conscious with her unexpected praise and didn't respond to her compliment . Instead, he started telling her about the restaurant that they were headed towards .
They entered a quaint little place in the heart of the city . It was a really small eatery and Jia Li was surprised at Hui's choice . She would have expected him to eat at a fancy upscale place instead of this homely grill restaurant . But she wisely kept her thoughts to herself . The place looked nearly full but apparently Hui had made a reservation the week prior already! A nerdy planner . . .
They went ahead and ordered steaks for both of them, as per the server's recommendations . Jia Li was enjoying the unpretentious vibe of the place . Her eyes and nostrils were getting treated to various dishes being served at other tables .
"I think I should…" she stopped mid-sentence when she caught Ying Hui looking at her intensely .
"Uh…there is a little black mark on your face," Hui said, as a way of explanation .
He had been fascinated with the play of emotions on her face and hadn't realised that he was staring at her . It was only when Ms . Lin had looked back at him with enquiring eyes that it hit him but he was too late in averting his eyes . So he fibbed about the stain on her face . What was wrong with him??
He saw her trying to surreptitiously rub off the non-existent mark and felt really guilty .
"The mark's gone now," he told her after few seconds .
Right then, the food was served and Jia Li gave a small squeal of delight . The food not only smelled amazing but had been presented in a beautifully appetising manner . Hui smiled at her delight and urged her to start digging in .
"Uh…I was wondering if you minded that we leave for London after the meal?" Hui asked after a bit .
Jia Li was happily gorging on the juicy steak when he spoke up . She immediately guessed that the workaholic in him must be urging him to not waste any more time .
"He is probably experiencing withdrawal symptoms of staying away from his girlfriend aka his precious lab for so many hours," she thought mischievously .
Outwardly, she had a serious, concerned look on her face when she asked him, "Sure, I don't have a problem . But aren't you tired? Will you be able to drive back?"
He was relieved that she didn't create a fuss about it .
"Of course, it's not that far anyways . I would have you home by midnight, latest," he assured her .
Jia Li wasn't looking forward to being cooped up in the car again for 4-5 hours but she didn't complain . Finishing her food quickly, she excused herself and informed him that she would be back in a jiffy . Hui looked at her retreating back with a confused frown .
What was she up to now? The day had gone well . He hadn't expected to have engaging conversations with different people across the campus earlier that day . But, he had come away inspired by the young people's ideas and visions . That was one of the reasons why he couldn't wait to get back to his lab .
Despite being involved in so many talks, he couldn't help but notice the interested glances which men across different age groups had thrown in Ms . Lin's way . The people who were engaged in a one-on-one conversation with him, often found their eyes straying to the quietly striking figure next to him . To her credit, she had not tried to attract any attention towards herself . She stood perfectly still in the background, providing a comfortable feeling ,the way Eric had done in the past .
This was in complete contrast to her flamboyant behaviour from a fortnight ago where she had dazzled everyone with her oratory skills . Hui was happy to note that she knew how to adapt herself to different situations, as needed in the role of an executive assistant .
She could be an asset in the future meets . But where was she?
Chapter end
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