The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend Chapter 74

Published at 4th of April 2019 11:41:54 PM Chapter 74

With a smile, Jia Li handed over the plate to him and sat down on the empty chair next to Li Jie .

An awkward silence fell at the table . Wei got up from his chair and excused himself .

"How is married life treating you, Tang? I am sorry I couldn't attend your wedding . Was in the middle of finishing a deadline," Kong spoke to him .

"You were missed . To compensate, you and Li Jie should come spend a weekend with us in Shanghai sometime soon . It has been long since I have caught up with my friends, so much so that they seem to exclude me from their plans these days," Tang spoke the last line with subtle sarcasm .

"Uh, this was a last minute plan and we weren't really sure if…" Chung's voice was laced with guilt .

"Here's something which should appeal to your taste buds . Hash-browns, omelette and toast, a full American breakfast," Wei slid a plate in front of Jia Li while Mei Zhen returned and sat down next to Tang .

"Aww…that is so sweet . Is there something brewing here which I am not aware of? I can't recall Wei being this attentive to anyone back in Shanghai," Mei Zhen remarked with glee in her voice .

The hard grip on his fork matched the hardness in his voice as Tang responded to his wife's remark, "Wei loves playing a knight in shining armour to all the damsels in distress around him . He is quick to offer support and even quicker to move his attention away to the next one . There is a reason why he is called the black knight of Shanghai!"

"I assure you that those days of being a libertine are long gone . Now both my heart and mind have been ensnared by a bewitching pair of eyes . I can't see or think beyond her," Wei declared boldly, facing Tang as he said this .

Jia Li went pale and looked at her best friend for help .

Picking up the unspoken cue, Li Jie said, "uh, we are going to be late if you all dither at the breakfast table for so long . What happened to the entertaining activities which I was promised on this trip?"

Relieved at the change of topic, everyone started speaking at once, planning the day .

Wei told them that they had twenty minutes to finish breakfast and report at the hotel's lobby .

"We will take approximately two hours to reach the Red Valley of Wuzhishan also known as Five Fingers Mountains . Upon reaching, there would be a brief demonstration on raft manoeuvring and safety . Afterword, people in pairs will take a raft each and go rafting on Maoyang River for a couple of hours . Then we come back to the hotel and relax," he outlined the plan .

"I am scared of going on these things…do you mind if I just stroll on the beach that time," Jia Li whispered to Le, who was seated beside her .

"What rubbish? You are the birthday girl . How can we do something which you aren't a part of?" she replied .

With a wink, she continued, "you hold onto Wei tightly while he bravely navigates the raft . It will give him a chance to spend some alone time with you . Poor thing planned the entire occasion, only to have it marred with unforeseen complications . "

Jia Li leaned back into the sofa and turned her eyes towards where Wei was seated . Her already confused emotions were currently compounded with the guilt of landing the people around her in an awkward situation . Had it not been for the strain between Tang and her, everyone at the table would have had a jolly time . Mei Zhen's acidic looks were also not going unregistered by her, not that she could blame the woman .

Wei looked up to catch the conflicted expression on her face . He gave her a reassuring smile and held her gaze, even when Kong leaned in to speak with him . Catching their locked eyes, Tang felt crazy pain shooting through his body . Mei Zhen, on the other hand, couldn't feel more euphoric with this new development . She realised that this was her chance to get that witch out of her husband's heart, once in for all .

With barely repressed glee, she addressed the group, "I honestly think Tang would be happier if he spent the remaining trip with you guys instead of socializing with my friends . So, do you mind if we join in on the planned activities? It would give me a chance to know you all better as well . "

A look of dismay passed on Jia Li's face but before she could say anything, Chung spoke gruffly, "it sounds like a great idea . I was hesitant to ask you guys about this since we had omitted inviting you both earlier . Appreciate your doing this…"

Jia Li fiddled with her food . Her nerves were already jittery and the day hadn't even begun yet .

"Good, its settled then . After we come back and if we have the strength, we could go and laze at the beach or chill at the hotel's pool . Li Jie and I want to go clubbing at night…you all are welcome to join in," said Kong .

Chapter end

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