However, thinking about it again, even if she didn't come this time, once she started to stand out, she would inevitably catch Sheng Sinian's attention. Over the years, he had been scouring for women, all of whom bore some resemblance to her. Knowing Sheng Sinian as she did, he would stop at nothing to force her. Or rather, they were too familiar with each other; with just a little attention, he could recognize her. She had already verified this. Sometimes, being too familiar was a bad thing—being recognizable even as ashes was truly terrifying. If Sheng Sinian were normal, would he see a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old girl who looked very much like her and think she was his wife? Shouldn't a normal person assume she was her daughter? So, she and Sheng Sinian were bound to clash sooner or later.
They chatted for a while, and when they figured the meal was almost ready, they held hands and went back together. The table was laden with delicacies from land and sea, far richer than the cafeteria at Goose City University. Food was meant to be enjoyed, not wasted. Shen Yunyun pulled Lin Mengxing to sit down and started right away.
"This is delicious." "This is good too." "What's this? So fresh, doesn't taste like eggplant." "It's shredded eel." "Wow, not a single bone left," Shen Yunyun marveled. "What's this?" "Crab roe, this is Australian lobster claw meat, and this is caviar..." Lin Mengxing introduced the dishes to Shen Yunyun. Shen Yunyun accepted everything without hesitation, but in her mind, she activated her optical brain to scan the restaurant for surveillance. Finding cameras, she abandoned the idea of sneaking some food into her storage space.
As they were eating, Sheng Sinian returned. The moment he stepped into the living room, he heard the chattering from the dining room and immediately took off his coat, heading straight there. Seeing the two of them sitting at the table, chatting and laughing, his expression involuntarily softened. He curved his lips, walked over, pulled out a chair, and sat down, waiting for a servant to bring him rice. But Shen Yunyun and Lin Mengxing, without needing a word or even eye contact, moved in perfect sync, standing up and walking out together.
Sheng Sinian's hand on the table clenched slightly. In the past, when Qingyu hadn't received word that he wouldn't be home for dinner, she always waited for him. No matter how long, she never ate first. Now, she clearly didn't care about him anymore. He lost his appetite, took a few bites, and got up to find Lin Mengxing.
"Let's talk." "What is there to talk about between us? I don't even know you." "Go away for a moment. I need to speak with her," Sheng Sinian suddenly turned to Shen Yunyun. Shen Yunyun quickly said, "Then talk, but no fighting. Besides, Uncle Sheng, no matter how much Sister Mengxing looks like Auntie, they are two different people. You can't go against a woman's will and do anything illegal, right?" Sheng Sinian: "..." He was almost amused by Shen Yunyun's remark. After Shen Yunyun left, he turned back to Lin Mengxing. His eyes were full of longing as he reached out to touch her face: "Qingyu, how did you become young again? Current medical aesthetics don't have that ability." Lin Mengxing turned her face away: "I don't know what you're talking about. This is restricting my personal freedom—it's illegal detention, and it's against the law."