a victim of coincidence

knock! knock!

"Coming!" Yu Xiao Yan called out as she threw the apron and napkin on the dining table before running to open the front door.

She opened the door and was momentarily surprised by the two people she saw standing there. Although she was aware of their coming, it was not everyday she got to see the aloof man and that peculiar Lolita. They might have spoken on the phone a few times but it wasn't the same as now.

"Did we disturb you?" Ye Haoran asked softly.

"um... no not at all. Please come in" She stepped out of the doorway and ushered them in. The man had just taken a step only to be stopped by the little girl.

"Dad, you should be on your way since you have a flight to catch" She stretched her small hand and blocked him from entering the house. Her face masked in an unreadable expression and her eyes clearly hinting her father something.

The grown up man in return made a slight pout clearly reluctant to leave yet but the mini him had no intentions of letting him into the house. He glared at her and she glared back. Once again Yu Xiao Yan was made to witness their inaudible optic conversation.

"Miss Yan i'ld have to trouble you to help me look after Ye meiling like you promised. I would be away on a business trip but won't be long. please feel free to call me if there is anything" From the looks of things his daughter won the stand off. His displeasure was obvious in the way he had called her by her full name instead of her nickname.

"when would you be back?" Yu Xiao Yan suddenly blurted out the question in her head making him to halt in his step. Even the little kid looked up at her.

She hurriedly explained "Don't get me wrong! I have to go to Anhui province to complete my shoot in two days. I just need to know if you would be back before then, if not I might have to make necessary preparations"

"I'll be back before you leave. I'm sorry if I've burdened you"

"No it's not a burden"

He nodded and gave her one last look before reluctantly bading farewell and walking away.

Now that she was left with the child. The awkwardness she felt was gone.

"Have you had breakfast?" She asked the kid when they walked in.

The little girl nodded her head jovially "I had bacon and eggs for breakfast. I'm a bit hungry though."

Yu Xiao Yan smiled and rubbed the girls cheek lightly. "Then I'll fix something for both of us to eat" She left the kid in the sitting room and walked into the kitchen. Her dilemma was only realized when she saw she had nothing healthy to feed a kid with. Apart from noodles, the other stuffs were basically just junks. She had been so busy with the film shooting that she hadn't even been able to restock her groceries.

She walked back out "Little Kid. Aunty just realized. I'm out of groceries. Would you mind going shopping with me? we could grab a bite on the way too"

Lingling's eyes brightened slightly and for once she showed an expression that was different from the mature look she always kept in her face.

"Sure"

Since the little kid had agreed, Yu Xiao Yan hurriedly changed her clothes. Not forgetting to drape her face with a huge cap and a black Google. For promotion purpose, the Director had adviced all of them to make their faces scarce in public. That way when the film was out, everyone would be eager to see how they were.

It didn't take time and the finally arrived at the groceries store. It might just be for two days, but Yu Xiao Yan bought everything in respect to having a child with her. It didn't take long and they were walking out of the store with bags full of food stuffs.

Since they were both hungry and it was almost time for lunch, they made a quick stop at a restaurant close by.

"Welcome miss" The receptionist greeted.

"Table for two please"

"okay please this way" They were lead to one of the free table to have their sit.

Just as Yu Xiao Yan was about taking her seat, a young man bumps into her, at the same time a cold glass of wine was sent running down her sleeves. A little but angry, she looks up at the man who seemed to have been drenched by the wine too.

"Don't you dare walk out on me!" The young lady at the table in front of them bangs the table and jolts to her feet. A haughty look and unapologetic sneer on her lips.

Yu Xiao Yan needs no narrator to understand what was going on. Coincidentally the spilled wine was meant for the young man, she was merely a victim of circumstance.

The young man ignores the lady bellowing behind him and takes out his handkerchief "I'm very sorry miss. Please accept my apology" He apologized and hands the handkerchief to Yu Xiao Yan, a little flustered by her beauty.

Yu Xiao Yan doesn't holds it against him, she collected thee handkerchief and gradually wipes the wine off her sleeve. Their little exchange further infuriates the young woman sitting at the back, she jolts off her seat and stomps towards them.

"Li Xunhe! What nonsense is this? Tell me, is she also one of your sl*ts?!" The girl yelled at the young man and moved to push Yu Xiao Yan's shoulder but she tactically avoided her. Her eyes furrowed and she shot the unreasonable lady a glare.

"Sl*t how dare you glare at me! You're seducing my fiance right before my eyes with your vixen face and you still have the guts to glare at me! How dare you?!" The young lady swung her palm in the air, intending to slap Yu Xiao Yan but even before her fist could land, the young man stepped forward and blocked her slap.

Pahh!

Her palm landed squarely on his face. The sound of the slap shocking everyone in the room.

"Li Xunhe!" She was was surprised that he had taken the slap for himself. The jealousy she felt even became more intense.

"Have you disgraced yourself enough? Leave this place at once!" Li Xunhe ordered angrily. He sent the girl a fierce look and his eyes held all the disdain he felt for her.

"You_ fine I'll go report to the elders, let's see if you still have the guts to act willful" Even though the lady still wanted to argue, she had no choice but to pick her bag and storm out of the restaurant, not before giving Yu Xiao Yan another look.

With her gone the atmosphere became quiet and the tension subsided. Li Xunhe turned to the young lady behind him and made to apologize. "Sorry miss for the inconvenience. I apologise for my companion. As compensation please let me pay for your food" He requested.

Yu Xiao Yan felt a sudden tug at the helm of her dress, she looked down and the little girl was standing there. She had a little frown on her small face. A frown that almost made her look like a mini adult.

The girl shook her head "There's no need, I've lost my appetite already" She clearly did not want some other man paying for the Aunty's food. Who didn't know what happens after a man buys dinner for a lady? This man's eyes also held his motive so clear that even her a toddler could see it.

"Okay dear, we'll leave now" Yu Xiao Yan answered the girl and turned back to the young man. Even if the girl had not rejected, she also had no plans of accepting the man's offer. He's and His girlfriend's drama had driven away her appetite too.

"Thanks for your offer but we're already leaving" She declined and immediately turned around and left with Lingling.