C25 Invited by Su Chen

After Soong Qingnuan came out of the bathroom, she received a text message from Su Chen.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she tapped open the screen's small square.

"Three o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Café Xin Xin."

That was the first time the two of them met in a coffee shop. Su Chen had specifically invited her to this kind of place because he definitely had something important to say to her.

Soong Qingnuan bit her lower lip and stared blankly at the line of words on the screen. She didn't do anything for a long time.

Forget it, let's go.

After some hesitation, she decided to go and meet the man who was still alive in her mind.

Soong Qingnuan put the phone back into her bag and walked towards the backstage gracefully with a faint smile on her face as she stepped on her heels.

The pianist Li Qing and Gu Qianbei had their backs to her. The taller Gu Qianbei slightly lowered his head as if discussing something with him.

From afar, Soong Qingnuan could tell that their relationship wasn't ordinary.

Gu Qianbei had always seemed gentle on the surface, but he was polite and not enthusiastic. However, he had a kind of friendliness towards Li Qing.

This man was rather peculiar, causing ripples to form in Soong Qingnuan's heart.

She organized her thoughts and walked in front of the two of them.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Li Qing, who was unable to pry anything out of his good friend's mouth, felt that it was boring. There was a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"The one who should be apologizing is me. Unfortunately, I have a celebration later, so I won't be accompanying you guys."

Li Qing patted Gu Qianbei on the shoulder, indicating that he should grasp the opportunity. With a playful smile on his face, he left the backstage, leaving the two of them standing where they were.

"Then... I'll be leaving first. "

Soong Qingnuan wanted to leave, but was stopped by him.

Gu Qianbei's expression was still gentle and indifferent. He picked up the album that he told Li Qing to sign earlier and handed it to her.

"It's better if I send you back. This is for you."

She has always received expensive gifts, but this album has a special meaning, with the kind of friendliness.

Soong Qingnuan smiled and accepted it silently. She wanted to say a few words of thanks, but he turned around and walked away, leaving behind a cold back.

The next day at three in the afternoon, Soong Qingnuan called a taxi to the entrance of Qinxin Cafe and got off. Under the guidance of the employee, they arrived at the reserved location.

The owner of Qinxin Cafe had good business. Even after so many years, his business was still booming.

After ten minutes, Su Chen still did not appear. Soong Qingnuan kept her eyes on the door.

Guests came in and out one after another, but none of them caught her eye.

He had always been a punctual person. He wouldn't casually let the pigeons go.

Soong Qingnuan was still wondering if he had forgotten the time and was about to pick up his phone to call and ask about it when she received another text message.

"I'm in the alley at the back of the café. Come here."

She looked at her phone and could imagine Su Chen's calm face without any emotion.

Was he really still treating her like a woman who could walk away at her own whim?

However, she still didn't give up, picking up her bag and walking towards the door.

In the alley by the back door was a long, narrow, quiet path. No one passed by, and the silence surprised her.

What was this? Could it be that Su Chen was playing with him?

Soong Qingnuan said in a probing tone as she walked along the wall. There was no answer.

Unknowingly, she had already walked to the middle of the alley. Suddenly, she turned around, and a powerful force grabbed her neck. A piece of cotton cloth was even covering her mouth.

"Woo woo …"

Soong Qingnuan struggled as much as she could. Subconsciously, she wanted to use her high heels to trample on him, but her vision suddenly turned black. Her body went limp and she lost consciousness.