Chapter 1279 - 1278: Unexpected

The evening lights came on, illuminating Oxford Street brightly.

Inside the John Parker Steakhouse, Leng Qingqiu and Lu Yu sat facing each other, each with a plate of fresh and juicy steak accompanied by a valuable red wine, evoking a deep sense of romance.

Slowly cutting a piece of steak, Lu Yu placed it in his mouth and chewed gently, his gaze fixed on the bustling pedestrians outside the window, with a hint of somberness in his eyes.

This was not his first visit to this steakhouse; five years ago, both the Lu Family and Leng Family had traveled here together and chose this restaurant.

Five years have passed; the taste here remains unchanged, the wine just as sweet as before, yet the feeling is starkly different from five years ago.

Now, the Leng Family still shines, but the Lu Family has already declined.

The once jovial and confident Lu Yu has transformed into a high-ranking executive of the Assassin Alliance, his hands stained with blood and his eyes having witnessed the dark sides of humanity.

Now, Lu Yu's heart is completely ravaged.

Leng Qingqiu is no longer the silent girl she was five years ago. She holds her wine, her eyes looking deeply at Lu Yu.

Five years have flown by silently, with days seemingly unchanged, yet everything has quietly transformed.

"Lu Yu..."

Looking at Lu Yu's somber appearance, Leng Qingqiu lowered her eyes and said softly to him, "Five years..."

"Yes"

At these words, Lu Yu's eyes did not waver; he stared outside at the street, lost in thought: "Unconsciously, it's been five years..."

"Five years, and everything has changed beyond recognition."

Sipping lightly on the wine, Lu Yu's lips curled into a faint smile, a visage full of melancholy: "I never imagined that the carefree, wasteful me would become like this."

As he spoke, Lu Yu's face carried a trace of deepness, watching the street scene outside the window with profound contemplation.

"I also never thought you'd undergo such a dramatic transformation..."

Looking at Lu Yu, Leng Qingqiu said, "Honestly, you're so different from back then."

Her voice carried threads of melancholy, giving a sense of reminiscence, appearing quite forlorn.

"Even a beast would gain insight after enduring five years of hardship, let alone a person."

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu smiled, shaking his head with a bitter smile, gently chewing another piece of steak as he spoke, his words tinged with a cheerful air.

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu smiled, addressing him: "Excuse me for a moment."

Saying this, Leng Qingqiu stood up and walked towards the restroom.

Watching Leng Qingqiu's departing figure, Lu Yu nodded with a serene smile.

He then picked up the nearby wine, sipping lightly, his eyes reflecting contemplation as he gazed at the street outside.

...

In the steakhouse restroom, Leng Qingqiu stood in front of the sink, her eyes lifting slightly as she looked at the mirror, a smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

After having such a peaceful conversation with Lu Yu, her heart unexpectedly harbored a faint hint of joy.

This joy brought warmth to her heart, a feeling indescribable.

With this emerging feeling, Leng Qingqiu looked at herself in the mirror, a smile naturally forming on her face.

In the mirror, Leng Qingqiu appeared radiant, graceful, her flushed cheeks displaying a tender smile that, combined with her beauty, truly had the power to captivate.

For reasons unknown, Leng Qingqiu's face often unconsciously showed traces of a smile, a reaction that was a stark departure from her former self.

Slowly stretching out her hand to cleanse her fair palms, Leng Qingqiu was just about to leave when suddenly, a small flower appeared next to the sink.

"A flower?"

Seeing the small flower, a trace of surprise flashed across Leng Qingqiu's face.

The sink was made of marble and other stone materials, common and magnificent, so conditions were not adequate for a flower to grow.

Moreover, this flower was fresh and vibrant, appearing suddenly by the sink's edge, which seemed bizarre and eerie.

"For such a beautiful lady, it seems only fitting to offer a flower as a greeting before making a move."

As Leng Qingqiu was absorbed in surprise, a deep voice came from behind her, resonating with determination.

What!?

Upon hearing the voice, Leng Qingqiu's expression instantly froze. She quickly lifted her head, only to see in the mirror a black-clad man standing behind her.

This man stood right behind her, holding a pure white flower in his hand, delicate and immaculate.

Such a scene would typically appear quite beautiful, but now, in the man's hands, there was a sinister and alluring impression.

This man was Chris, one of Max's group, capable of freely controlling plants!

Not good!

Seeing this, Leng Qingqiu's heart skipped a beat as she immediately turned to leave.

A man who could produce strange flowers out of thin air standing behind her, even a fool could see the malice in his intent!

"Want to leave!?"

Seeing Leng Qingqiu wanting to leave, Chris sneered, extending his hand as strands of green vines emerged instantly, encircling Leng Qingqiu's neck.

Simultaneously, Chris spoke: "I didn't originally want to hurt such a beautiful woman, but we need you to restrain Lu Yu, so I apologize!"

"Lu..."

Upon hearing Chris's words, Leng Qingqiu intended to call for help; however, just as she started to utter the word, the vines around her neck tightened abruptly.

"Don't shout!"

At this moment, Chris looked at Leng Qingqiu and spoke coldly: "Otherwise, I'll strangle you right now!"