A large hand at her waist held her steady. Lou Yuming turned to look at the woman he had just been dining with, "Anna."
Anna immediately walked over.
Lou Yuming subtly withdrew his hand, tossing the person to her. "Keep a close eye on her."
"Yuming, don't worry, I definitely will..."
As the words left her mouth, Anna saw Song Xi's familiar face, her lips stiffening.
It was her, that clumsy waitress!?
"Little... Uncle, why are you here?"
Zhang Qi hadn't expected to run into Lou Yuming here.
He was terrified of him now, acting like a whipped dog, nothing like his arrogant and overbearing demeanor from earlier.
"Little Uncle, Iā"
"Slap!"
A slap landed, making Zhang Qi stagger and blood trickle from the corner of his mouth.
Lou Yuming, his expression unchanged, took out a handkerchief and meticulously wiped his fingers clean, his voice a cold pronouncement.
"A dog can't change its habits."
Zhang Qi's face paled, his back arching like a bow.
He bit his cheeks tightly, clenching his fists until they turned blue where no one could see.
...
Lou Yuming left the restaurant with Song Xi.
After Anna helped Song Xi into the car, she prepared to get in as well, but Lou Yuming slowly spoke, "You should go back first."
Anna froze, "Yuming..."
"The younger generation is unruly; as an uncle, I have to clean up the mess."
He offered her an explanation.
Though Anna was unwilling in her heart, she didn't dare to push her luck at this point. She had clearly seen him slap his nephew earlier, and the force of the blow indicated his anger.
It was best not to provoke him further.
So, she said understandingly, "Then you go back and rest well. I'll wait for your call."
Lou Yuming nodded faintly.
Watching the car's silhouette shrink, Anna couldn't help but feel a trace of suspicion: was that Song Xi really just his nephew's girlfriend?
She frowned, then turned, and walked back into the restaurant in her high heels.
Meanwhile, Zhang Qi was paying for his impulsiveness, but his bank card seemed to have a problem. He produced several cards, but each was met with the announcement that the account was frozen.
He couldn't believe Lou Yuming had acted so swiftly. He was his nephew; was there a need to be so ruthless!
Zhang Qi's face darkened with rage, but with nowhere to vent his fury, he began cursing at the receptionist, "Damn it, do you even know how to do your job!"
The receptionist trembled, "Sir, perhaps you could make a phone call..."
"Use mine."
Anna handed over her bank card. She glanced at Zhang Qi and took out a tissue from her bag. "Here, wipe yourself."
Zhang Qi was annoyed with everyone at the moment, but he didn't dare to snap at her. This woman had dined with Lou Yuming; their relationship must be significant.
Seeing that he didn't take the tissue, Anna gently wiped the blood from his lip. Her tone was soft, "Don't be angry with your uncle. He's doing it for your own good."
The woman's thoughtfulness and gentleness left Zhang Qi somewhat flustered. "...Who are you?"
"Anna."
She smiled radiantly, "Your future aunt."
Zhang Qi scoffed, "Who gave you that confidence?"
"Naturally, your uncle."
Zhang Qi was stunned.
Anna continued, "I know you're afraid of your uncle, but he's never gotten angry with me. If you help me, I promise I'll speak well of you to him in the future."
Zhang Qi sneered, "There are plenty of women who want to marry Lou Yuming. What makes you think you can?"
Anna smiled and rolled up her sleeve, revealing a dazzling, sparkling diamond bracelet. "Does this make you think I'm worthy?"
Zhang Qi gasped in astonishment.
He had heard that last month, his uncle had purchased a priceless diamond necklace at an auction in Paris, one that was flawless and unique.
He never expected it to be real! And he had given it to a woman!
Zhang Qi couldn't help but regard her with newfound respect and proactively offered his WeChat QR code. "You mean what you say?"
Anna smiled with satisfaction, "Auntie likes smart children like you."