Chapter 339: Once He Adored Her As His Life 22_1

The movie wasn’t playing yet, and the lights in the venue were still on, illuminating everything.

There weren’t many people who’d come in early, but there were several pairs scattered here and there.

Even so, Baili Xia hadn’t expected to run into someone here that she hadn’t seen for a long time.

Two people were sitting in the VIP seats next to her, which she could only glimpse upon entering.

Once she took her seat, the arrangement of the row prevented her from seeing the seats next door.

This glimpse had caught her off guard, leaving her somewhat rattled and unresponsive.

It was Jin, and her foster father’s daughter, Lu Xuening.

The world was really so small that it could make you struggle to believe.

In a single day, she had bumped into Jin twice.

As for Xuening, Baili Xia hadn’t seen her in a year.

Ever since she and her foster mother were kicked out by her foster father, she hadn’t spoken a word to her so-called sister.

If they did happen to cross paths, they would simply acknowledge each other from a distance.

Add to that the fact her foster father intended to sever her connection with Jin and discouraged them from seeing each other, she and Xuening essentially had no chance to meet.

But now, they had unexpectedly run into each other.

Nor had Dongfang Jin and Lu Xuening expected to see her here.

When he saw her, Dongfang Jin’s eyes darkened considerably.

He had not wanted to attend the film in the first place, it was Xuening who had insisted, saying she had been anticipating the film’s release for a long time.

Furthermore, he was in a vague state of anxiety that day, which was why he agreed to accompany her.

But he could never have expected that the leading cause of his agitation, would be projected once again in front of his eyes.

As for Xuening sitting next to him, she noticed Baili Xia the moment she appeared.

However, the man walking behind her was too eye-catching.

Even with a hat and sunglasses on, his aura of authority was impossible to ignore.

Because of the visual impact the man behind Baili Xia had on her, she didn’t register Baili Xia’s approach until a few moments later.

By the time Xuening finally managed to tear her gaze away from Mu Xiaojiu, Baili Xia and Mu Xiaojiu had already reached their side.

Four pairs of eyes were focused on each other.

With just one glance, Mu Xiaojiu averted his eyes and casually strolled over to his seat.

He glanced at the girl standing there, dazed, and said calmly, “Come here.”

The sound of his voice brought Baili Xia back to her senses, and although she wanted to go over, she was hesitant.

After all, Xuening was her foster father’s daughter, not greeting her when they ran into each other didn’t feel right.

But she truly didn’t want to have any further entanglement with them.

So, she hesitated slightly, then turned to walk toward Mu Xiaojiu.

Unexpectedly though, Xuening from next door stood up.

Taking a step forward, she looked at Baili Xia’s side profile, “Xiaxia, is that really you?”

The spine of Baili Xia stiffened slightly.

Finally, she turned her head back and gave her a faint smile.

“Sister, it’s been a long time.”

“It really is you!” Xuening seemed very excited, so excited that even her fingertips were trembling slightly.

She turned to look at Dongfang Jin, a face full of excitement.

“Jin, it’s Xiaxia, it really is Xiaxia!

I thought I was mistaken.”

She stepped back and reached out to take Dongfang Jin’s hand.

As usual though, Dongfang Jin instinctively dodged her touch.

But Xuening, just like before, reached out a second time to take his hand.

This time, Dongfang Jin didn’t avoid her.

She took hold of his palm, giving it a light shake.

“Jin, Xiaxia is over there, let’s go and catch up.”