Chapter 686: Chapter 686: Growing Used to Each Other’s Company

An Mingji then stood up as well, casting a deep glance at Allen, who appeared utterly unrepentant.

However, as he turned to chase after Gu Jin, Allen guiltily scratched his nose.

His mind had already spun a narrative detached from reality.

Had the future Young Madam been keeping an eye on him, perhaps because she was captivated by his looks?

Could it be that upon their first meeting, he would need to navigate a love triangle where he loves her but she loves another?

At this thought, Allen shrugged slightly, a self-mocking smile on his face.

One mustn’t indulge in wild imaginings; this habit must be corrected.

Thinking back to how the Young Madam looked at him earlier, it certainly did not seem like she wanted to spend a wonderful evening with him.

The emotion in her eyes was unmistakably unwelcoming, even slightly repulsed by him.

This was indeed interesting.

It was clearly his first meeting with the Young Madam, and he couldn’t fathom what had offended this lady.

The group headed to the dining room and took their seats.

Everyone quietly enjoyed dinner, even Gu Jin, who found no pleasure in drinking the Romanee Conti taken from the wine cabinet, and was frequently lost in thought.

As for Allen, when he saw the Romanee Conti, his eyes lit up with joy.

This wine was something money couldn’t buy; he had been fortunate enough to try it once, and its taste was truly remarkable, leaving an infinite aftertaste, much like a wonderful date with a beautiful girl.

An Mingji nonchalantly enjoyed his dinner, with only occasional glances at Gu Jin beside him, and exchanged few words with Allen.

After dinner concluded and Allen and the others had left, Gu Jin remained very silent.

She drank two more glasses tonight, her complexion glowing with a rosy hue.

As An Mingji saw Allen and the others off, she ascended the stairs with seemingly steady yet slightly swaying steps.

"Knock, knock—"

As Gu Jin was taking off her elaborate garments inside, there was a knock on the door.

"A Jin, are you alright?"

Hearing the familiar concerned voice of a young man, Gu Jin tossed the clothes in her hand onto the floor.

Facing the doorway, her voice was gentle and calm: "I’m fine, I’m going to take a shower and then sleep. Good night."

"Good night—"

Outside the door, An Mingji softly replied.

He turned away, his expression incredibly somber.

Tonight, something was very off with A Jin, truly off.

Her eyes were always looking at him, yet today she glanced at Allen more than she looked at him.

This was truly a dangerous signal.

The sound of departing footsteps reached Gu Jin’s ears as she slowly made her way to the bathroom.

More than ten minutes later, the bathroom door opened.

Having showered, Gu Jin’s mind was much clearer.

She wasn’t in a good mood tonight, or else she wouldn’t have gotten tipsy after just two extra glasses.

Wearing comfortable loungewear, she walked to the floor-to-ceiling window in her room, gazing at the bustling lights of Beijing and not far off, Shengshi Academy, deep in thought.

Outside, it had begun to rain at some point, the sound of the autumn rain reaching Gu Jin’s ears, seemingly carrying away her melancholy.

All her entanglements arose because she understood that An Mingji would leave.

No matter how selfish, she couldn’t prevent the young man from returning to his original path and reaching the heights he attained in his past life.

Leaving didn’t necessarily mean they’d be apart forever.

With this thought, Gu Jin’s face displayed the first smile of the evening.

Her cousin and Brother Hai always said An Mingji clung to her and relied on her.

But Gu Jin only realized now that rather than An depending on her, they truly relied on each other.

Since their rebirth, they had always been together, accustomed to each other’s company.

PS: Dearies, desperately begging for monthly tickets~~~