199: Chapter 199 Ambiguous Atmosphere

"But I remember when I came last time, it was a Koi..."

Just as she began to doubt her own memory, the Waitress returned with the menu.

"Sir, Ma'am, here is the menu for our establishment. Would you two like to look..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lü Yan waved her over.

"Come here and take a look. Are these two fish different from the ones I saw last time I visited? I remember seeing Koi fish when I was here before. Why have they turned into common carp this time?"

Hearing this, the Waitress paused, then immediately walked over to take a look.

It is quite easy to distinguish between Koi and common carp.

The Waitress also recognized at a glance that the fish swimming in the small lotus pond were common carp.

"Hey! That's not right. We only stock Koi in our lotus pond. I apologize, esteemed guests, I will call our manager over right now."

After saying this, the Waitress hurried off to fetch the manager.

Not long after.

The manager was brought into the private room by the Waitress.

After the manager observed the common carp in the small lotus pond, he apologized to them with a troubled expression: "Esteemed guests, this is our oversight. We failed to notice in time that the fish in the small lotus pond had been swapped. We are truly sorry."

"To express our apologies, we will cover your bill for today."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Shen Yan and Lü Yan exchanged a glance and simultaneously shook their heads, refusing the manager's kind offer.

Neither of them were people who liked to take advantage of others.

Whether the fish in the small lotus pond were common carp or Koi made no difference to them, so they did not accept the manager's so-called apology.

"No need, it's really not a big deal. We just happened to notice and were a bit curious, so we called you over to ask."

Unexpectedly, the manager still insisted on expressing his apology, claiming it was an error on the part of their restaurant.

Shen Yan and Lü Yan could not persuade the manager, so they reluctantly accepted his goodwill.

After they finished ordering and the manager and Waitress had left the private room together, The Supporting Male Character and Lü Yan looked at each other, then burst out laughing.

"The world is vast and full of wonders. Someone specifically went to the trouble of swapping out the Koi in the small lotus pond here..."

Shen Yan nodded in agreement, adding from the side:

"This is also the first time I've heard of something like this. Perhaps the person who swapped the Koi wanted to secure good fortune, as Koi symbolize smooth sailing and exceptionally good luck."

Lü Yan shrugged her shoulders and said: "Perhaps. But it seems like we are the lucky ones now, since we managed to get the manager to waive our entire meal cost."

Saying this, her eyes darted sideways, and she smiled at Shen Yan: "Originally, you were supposed to treat today, but now the manager has waived our bill because of this incident..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Yan understood what she meant.

"Don't worry, you won't miss out on a meal."

The two chatted happily while waiting for all the dishes to be served.

The cuisine at this restaurant was indeed very good.

Both of them ate until they were full and satisfied.

After finishing the meal, more than an hour had passed.

Just as the two were about to leave the private room, Lü Yan suddenly asked Shen Yan, "Are you sure you won't tell me why you're delaying the court date?"

Shen Yan paused, then turned back to reply, "Didn't I already say? You will naturally know later."

Lü Yan asked back doubtfully, "Then why can't you tell me now? Didn't you previously say you were eager to secure custody of the child right away?"

Based on what she understood before, Shen Yan should have been desperately trying to regain custody of the child.

Why would he suddenly change his mind?

She felt there must be some unforeseen detail that she didn't know about.

Just as she was thinking this, Shen Yan smiled at her and replied, "I'll say the same thing again: you will know later."

Seeing that he refused to say another word, Lü Yan could only give up trying to pry for information.

"Since you're unwilling to say, then I can only wait to find out later. You can't lie to me, okay!"

Shen Yan smiled and let out an "Mm."

The two walked out of the private room and soon left the restaurant.

"Bang!"

After getting into the car, Shen Yan fastened his seatbelt, turned to Lü Yan sitting in the passenger seat, and asked, "Should I take you home?"

Lü Yan hesitated for a moment, not nodding immediately.

She had no other plans for the day, but... she really didn't want to part ways with Shen Yan just yet.

Seeing Lü Yan hesitate for a long time without answering his question, Shen Yan raised his hand and waved it in front of her eyes, asking, "Did you hear me?"

As soon as the words fell.

Lü Yan turned her head and asked him with sparkling eyes, "Shen Yan, can you do me a favor?"

Shen Yan blinked, tilting his head with a look of confusion.

Half an hour later.

The two appeared in the night market.

"Are you sure you want to buy things from this place?"

Lü Yan looked around while nodding in reply, "That's right. She really likes things from this night market. Hurry, help me pick something out."

Shen Yan scratched his head and walked over to one of the stalls, saying, "How about we buy some accessories? Girls usually like accessories."

Lü Yan stepped forward, looked around, and asked, "Which one do you think looks better?"

Hearing the question, Shen Yan was caught between laughter and tears.

"That's your friend, not mine. I don't know what your friend looks like, so how can I pick out a suitable accessory for her?"

Lü Yan pouted and replied, "Her style is similar to mine. Just pick based on my style."

Shen Yan casually picked one from the stall.

"How about this one?"

Lü Yan took just one look and quickly shook her head in refusal.

"This bracelet looks like something an old auntie would wear. How could it match my style? No, you have to pick another one!"

Shen Yan put the bracelet back in his hand, turned, and picked up a pair of stud earrings.

"What about these?"

Lü Yan glanced at them but still found them unacceptable.

"These are too simple and monotonous. They completely clash with my vibrant style. No, no, pick another one!"

Shen Yan put the earrings back and finally sighed helplessly.

"Lawyer Lü, I think you've chosen the wrong person. I'm not suitable for picking gifts for your friend at all. I think you should find a girl of the same gender as you to help you choose."

Lü Yan pursed her lips, looking quite displeased, "Why? Didn't you say you were willing to help me? How can you give up after we haven't even been browsing for long?"

Shen Yan sighed again. He felt that agreeing to help Lü Yan pick a gift for her friend was a failed decision.

"Fine, fine. I'll accompany you for a little longer, but I'm setting a limit: I'm only staying until ten o'clock."

A hint of slyness flashed in Lü Yan's eyes. She asked Shen Yan, "You're keeping such a tight schedule. Could it be that you have a girlfriend waiting for you at home?"