Radiant Peach Blossom Fate

Chapter 2: Sir, may I sit here?pisode

However, the girl seemed uneasy, her expression filled with anxiety, as if someone were chasing her.

She went to the counter and ordered a strawberry juice and the simplest, cheapest eggplant rice. From the tiny pocket of her nightgown, she pulled out a small roll of bills, each bill no more than ten yuan, and carefully counted out the money for the cashier.

Afterward, the girl held her modest meal and scanned the tea restaurant. To Lu Chen’s surprise, she walked over to his table and whispered, "Sir, may I sit here?"

Lu Chen had noticed her as soon as she entered. Her delicate and alluring aura was enough to catch anyone’s attention. In the past, he would have approached her immediately, but now, on the run, he had to suppress his instincts.

However, he didn’t expect her to come over on her own.

He looked around; there were empty seats everywhere. Why did she choose to sit next to me? Could it be that she’s interested in me?

He glanced at the girl’s fair, smooth skin and the sensual areas subtly revealed. He cleared his throat and said, "Uh, miss, I’m not really the kind of man who…"

"You misunderstand!" the girl quickly interjected. "I’m not that kind of person, it’s just… just because of certain reasons, I want to sit somewhere more private, and your table is perfect."

Indeed, Lu Chen had chosen this spot for its privacy, as he was trying to avoid being tracked. It was tucked away in the corner, with a floral arrangement in front of him and a pillar behind. Sitting there, it was hard for anyone to spot him, and he could still keep an eye on everything around him.

"Uh, okay then!"

Lu Chen felt a bit embarrassed, stood up, and let the girl sit inside the booth while he took the outer seat. As he sat down, he couldn’t help but feel the heat radiating from her body. When he looked down, he found her smooth, white thigh only inches away. Lu Chen swallowed hard.

An unexpected encounter during his flight… Should he act on it?

Though the girl wasn’t coming onto him, Lu Chen was confident in his charm. Even though he was broke now, he still believed his looks and silver tongue could win her over. But her demeanor made it clear that she had her own troubles, making him hesitant. He definitely didn’t want to get into trouble.

The girl absentmindedly picked at her food, finishing her drink in one go. Then, she suddenly spoke up: "Sir, may I borrow your phone? I just need to make a short call."

That was fine with him. Lu Chen pulled out his phone and handed it to her.

The girl dialed a number that seemed familiar to her, but it went straight to voicemail. She spoke softly: "Aya, it’s Shangguan Wan. I escaped from Chen Tao, and I’m trying to leave. He has some influence here, and I’m afraid he might catch me again. If he does, I’ve prepared a knife to stab myself in the neck..."

Lu Chen’s heart skipped a beat. What kind of drama was this?

"No matter what, I won’t let him win. Even though I once loved him and was brought here by him, I will never give him my body! He will never get the Seven Life Flowers inside me, and he’ll never dominate this world!"

Seven Life Flowers? Dominate the world? Was she in some kind of movie?

The more Lu Chen listened, the more confused he became. Even though he came from a martial arts family, a rare existence in modern society, Shangguan Wan’s words seemed unbelievable.

"Aya, I’m using someone else’s phone, so don’t bother calling back. If I can escape, I’ll come find you. If I can’t… please take care of my mother, tell her I’m sorry for everything. Thank you…"

Finally, Shangguan Wan ended the call. Her face was covered in tears, and even the phone was wet. She gently wiped the tears from the screen with a napkin and handed the phone back to Lu Chen, murmuring, "Thank you."

"No need to thank me," Lu Chen replied, taking the phone. As he looked at her tear-streaked face, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of empathy. They were both in a similar situation—he was an escaping man, and she was an escaping woman.

However, the mention of "Seven Life Flowers" sounded very powerful. What on earth was it?

Lu Chen was very curious but didn’t ask. He silently went back to eating. He did feel sympathy for her, but his own situation was dire, and the man she mentioned, Chen Tao, seemed to have some real power. It was better not to get involved.

Then, he heard Shangguan Wan sneeze twice. When he turned to look, her pale skin had taken on a faint blue tint, clearly a sign that she was cold. With a sigh, he rummaged through his bag, pulled out a shirt, and draped it over her shoulders.

"It’s fine, it will pass. Just take care of your health and safety," Lu Chen said softly.

Shangguan Wan looked at him with gratitude. She put on the shirt, buttoned it up, and felt a little more comfortable. Turning her head to glance at Lu Chen’s profile, she hesitated, then softly said, "I need two hundred yuan for a bus ticket, but… I don’t have any money."