Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 303 - Chapter 303 Chapter 302 Going to the Appointment Showdown

Chapter 303: Chapter 302: Going to the Appointment, Showdown Chapter 303: Chapter 302: Going to the Appointment, Showdown “`

The next day.

Ming Yao woke up to find her second senior brother had come over.

He brewed a cup of honey tea, “You drank too much last night, do you have a headache? Drink this quickly.”

Ming Yao took the honey tea, “Thank you.”

Remembering the phone call she received last night, the second senior brother said, “A call from the number labeled ‘scumbag’ came, and since you were asleep, I answered it.”

Ming Yao was stunned, quickly put down her cup, and grabbed her cell phone to check.

Tyrant Gu had not only called, but he also sent her a message.

[I’ll be waiting for you at the Victorian Western restaurant the day after tomorrow.]

The day after tomorrow was his birthday!

Ming Yao glanced at her second senior brother, who tactfully left the room.

Ming Yao dialed the number back.

The phone rang several times before it was answered.

“Husband…”

Before she could finish, Lu Zhou’s voice came from the other end, “Mrs. Gu, Fourth Master is entertaining guests.”

Due to the time difference, it was nighttime in Li City.

“When he’s free, have him call me back.”

“Yes, Mrs. Gu.”

Ming Yao waited in her room for half an hour but didn’t get a call back from Gu Siting, and the maid called her for breakfast.

Ming Yao went to the Main Castle’s dining hall and sat down next to Jing Hang.

She had just taken a couple of bites of her breakfast when Gu Siting called.

Ming Yao stood up and walked out of the dining hall with her phone.

“Husband, have you finished with your engagements?”

The man on the other end hummed softly. From his voice, he seemed to have drunk a lot.

Ming Yao thought about his health and slightly furrowed her brows, “You should drink less in the future, it would be best to quit.”

“Are you telling me what to do?”

“Can’t I tell you what to do?” she retorted fiercely.

The man didn’t get angry but laughed instead. That laughter, as if emanating from deep within his throat, was deep and magnetic, tickling her ears.

The image of him smiling emerged in Ming Yao’s mind.

That man, aloof and indifferent, rarely smiled, but when he did, it was as if spring had just begun, sparkling and enchanting.

Ming Yao’s beautiful brows couldn’t help but curve, even the teardrop mole by her eyes became vivid and lively, “Did you call me yesterday?”

The man hummed softly again, “Where are you?”

Ming Yao pressed her lips together, “I returned to the Tang Sect for a bit.”

The man didn’t respond immediately.

The atmosphere that was pleasant just moments ago suddenly became silent.

After what felt like a long time, the man’s deep voice rang out, “Can you come back tomorrow?”

“I will come back.”

“I’ll wait for you.”

“Okay.”

After ending the call, Ming Yao covered her face with her hands, her slender body swayed unsteadily.

Her heart felt inexplicably empty and pained.

It took a long while before she turned around.

A slender and clean-cut figure stood not far away.

The man’s appearance in the morning light was pure and dignified like a lotus, overturning all beings with a halo around him as if he was a Banished Immortal descended to earth.

Ming Yao walked up to him and met his cool phoenix eyes, “I’ve made my decision!”

…

The Victorian Western restaurant.

In the evening, a storm suddenly erupted with fierce winds and heavy rain.

The sky was dark and gloomy, with thunderclouds overhead.

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Gu Siting stepped out of the Bentley, his black suit impeccably tailored, a white shirt forming the base, paired with a blue striped tie, and a neatly folded handkerchief in the left breast pocket of his blazer, oozing prestige and elegance.

His jet-black hair was combed without a single strand out of place, revealing a handsome and delicate forehead, and his chiseled, angular face was both striking and profound, each inch a perfect fusion.

The waiter approached with a large black umbrella, “Fourth Master.”

Tonight, only Gu Siting had booked the venue; no other guests were present.

At the window-side table of the restaurant, candlesticks, roses, and red wine were already arranged.

The pianist was playing a melodious and pleasant piece.

Though thunder and lightning raged outside, inside the Western restaurant, there was an air of romance and aesthetic beauty.

Gu Siting removed his suit jacket and, still wearing his business waistcoat, sat down in a chair.

He hadn’t called Ming Yao, but she had promised she would come, so she surely would.

Ming Yao indeed returned; her flight had been delayed, causing her to nearly spend the night at the transfer station.

Upon her return to Li City, she hurried to the Autumn Water Studio, changed into a wine-red velvet gown, styled herself, applied makeup, took the gift she had bought, and made her way to the Victorian Western restaurant.

The waiter mistook Ming Yao for a major celebrity as she alighted from the car.

The wine-red strapless gown perfectly showcased her slim and graceful figure, her long wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, her red lips vivid, each step she took radiated dazzling charm and allure.

“May I ask if you are Mrs. Gu?”

Ming Yao nodded.

Not daring to take another look at Ming Yao, the waiter led her into the Western restaurant.

Gu Siting fiddled with the silver lighter in his hand; hearing the clicking sound of high heels, he looked up.

In the moment he saw Ming Yao, his breath caught.

The woman in the light, her skin exquisitely flawless, was as beautiful as a meticulously crafted porcelain doll.

As her eyes moved, she resembled a little vixen that had emerged from a midnight forest, bewitching people into falling into an abyss.

Gu Siting’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and he stood up, gentlemanly pulling out a chair for her.

With a smile brimming with joy, Ming Yao handed over the gift box she was carrying to the man.

Gu Siting accepted it, and his deep dark eyes took in a glance at her, “Can I open it now?”

“Sure.”

Gu Siting opened the bag.

Inside was an exquisite box and a sketchbook.

Gu Siting opened the box; it contained a subtly luxurious men’s mechanical watch.

Worth an eight-figure sum.

“You’ve gone to a lot of expense,” he said.

Ming Yao playfully stuck out her tongue, “Compared to the red envelope you gave me, it’s nothing.”

Gu Siting took off his own watch and put on the one Ming Yao had bought for him.

After putting on the wristwatch, he took out the sketchbook.

It was filled with sketches of him.

Ming Yao leaned over, pointing to the first picture, “This was the first time I saw you. You were icy and fierce; that’s how you looked!”

Ming Yao’s artistic skills were excellent, and she’d captured him to life, even the sharp coldness in his eyes was perfectly portrayed.

Seeing his own expression, Gu Siting narrowed his eyes, “I do look quite fierce.”

He flipped through, and with each sketch, the changes in his expressions were evident.

From cold, indifferent, and fierce, they gradually became softer, warmer, and more affectionate.

This was probably also the transformation of his feelings for her.

The sketchbook revealed her thoroughness and delicacy.

His thin lips curved into a faint smile, “Mrs. Gu, I like it very much.”

Ming Yao smiled and nodded, “I’m glad you like it.”

Gu Siting beckoned the restaurant manager over, “Bring the menu to Mrs. Gu.”

After ordering, the two discussed other topics for a while.

The dishes were served quickly, and during the meal, they hardly spoke.

Only the melodious music echoed throughout the restaurant.

After finishing the meal, Ming Yao smiled at Gu Siting, “Hubby, shall we go sing karaoke later? You invite your brothers, I’ll call my girlfriends, and we’ll get a cake to celebrate…”

Ming Yao didn’t finish her sentence when the man suddenly asked in a low voice, “Do you have an answer?”