Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: 018 Eyesore

Fang Yuxin looked across at the man opposite her, barely half of the exquisite dishes on the table had been eaten, yet she had completely lost her appetite. Perhaps because the flutter in her heart was gone, she became much more clearheaded. Details she hadn't noticed before were now glaringly obvious to her. All of Qiu Yiming's cautious probing, Fang Yuxin could see quite clearly.

After exchanging pleasantries, seeing that Qiu Yiming seemed intent on probing further, Fang Yuxin felt a wave of annoyance within her and completely lost her interest in indulging him.

So, she put down her chopsticks, politely and courteously said, "I'm done eating." The words Qiu Yiming was about to speak choked in his throat. He hadn't actually eaten his fill, but since Fang Yuxin had said so, he couldn't very well continue and instead said, "I'll drive you home."

Had it been before, he might have invited Fang Yuxin to watch a movie or something, but too many things had happened recently; he really couldn't spare any more time. If he hadn't planned to go see Bai Qianqian, he wouldn't even have offered to take Fang Yuxin home. It wasn't for lack of care, but genuinely for lack of time.

Fang Yuxin didn't want to let Qiu Yiming go to the Fang Family's place, and at this point, she already had her guard up against him, saying, "No need, I drove here."

But Qiu Yiming insisted. Glancing at the colorful night view outside, his attitude was gentle and domineering, striking just the right balance, "It's getting late, and the city hasn't been very safe lately. I wouldn't feel at ease letting you go home alone." As he spoke, he swiftly signed the bill and then said to Fang Yuxin, "Let's go, I'll take you."

Fang Yuxin could not refuse again and went down to the garage with Qiu Yiming. He didn't get into his own car, but sat in Fang Yuxin's instead. Fang Yuxin maintained a composed expression, merging her car swiftly into the flow of traffic under the night sky. Neither of them spoke much, to avoid an awkward silence, Fang Yuxin played some quiet music. The mournful singing voice slowly streamed from the speakers, a love story about lovers who eventually part ways.

Fang Yuxin thought of that dream, and her mood plummeted in an instant, sinking into the inevitable sadness alongside the lyrics. Then she heard Qiu Yiming say, "Nice song, but it doesn't suit us." Having said that, he switched to another track. The sad tune abruptly ended, changing into upbeat and smooth music, singing about the sweetness of love.

Qiu Yiming smiled contentedly and said to Fang Yuxin, "This one's not bad, you should listen to less of those heart-wrenching songs, they're not for you. Besides, as long as I'm here, I won't let you have a chance to be sad." His voice grew deeper, by the end becoming an intimate whisper. As he spoke, his eyes deeply gazed into Fang Yuxin's, brimming with dense emotions that seemed to threaten to drown her.

Fang Yuxin's heart trembled sharply, and while the sweetness tickled her, it felt as though a thorn was lodged deep inside. She couldn't forget that in her dream, Qiu Yiming had looked at Fang Mengyao with that same gaze, while his look towards her turned to guilt and hesitation. No matter how deep his affection, it couldn't triumph over a superpower user's love. Not to mention, the dream's Fang Mengyao was not just any ordinary superpower user! She even gained the Qingmu Spiritual Mansion!

Fang Yuxin smiled, but didn't respond. She didn't want to say anything and didn't even know what she should say. She didn't even dare turn her head to look at Qiu Yiming, fearful he might see something.

Just then, Qiu Yiming suddenly turned to look out the window. Fang Yuxin curiously followed his gaze, only to see Qiu Yiming staring intently in that direction, a surge of intense hostility emanating from his whole being, as if he had spotted an enemy.

Qianqian had never seen Yiming, but Yiming had seen his photo. At that moment, however, Yiming could only pretend not to recognize Qianqian. He turned to Yuxin in surprise, "Xinxin, who is this child?" _{freewebnøvel.com}