Chapter 10, The Tail

"Shen Yihuan, are you shameless? Even after breaking up, you still peel shrimp for someone?" Zhang Tongqi walked in and met her gaze through the mirror

Luzhou

Shen Yihuan set down the item and carefully dried her hands with a towel

He gradually darkened his expression

The remaining part left Shen Yihuan feeling anxious and restless, still stuck in the middle

Similar to the knee-jerk reflex, the simplest reflex can be accomplished with just two neurons

She suddenly thought that Lu Zhou seemed to have seen her in this appearance many times before

It will also exploit Lu Zhou's weaknesses

Because this is Shen Yihuan

In the past, when they were in their rebellious phase and believed that fists could solve everything, Shen Yihuan would provoke others before a fight with this expression

"You have drunk too much." Lu Zhou's voice was very heavy, "Shut up."

When did she start loving shrimp so much

This is the first time he has seen Shen Yihuan peeling shrimp by herself

Even Shen Yihuan did not anticipate this

Shen Yihuan, feeling wronged, slammed the door to the back seat, while Yu Jiacheng, reeking of alcohol, sat beside her, already in a state of confusion.

What are you doing here? Let me tell you! A woman like you should quickly find another man to ruin, don't come to provoke Lord Lu! You, you've had enough fun, others have already been completely ruined by you

He said sternly, "Go back!"

The jeans only cover the upper legs, and when sitting, they pull at the hips, creating a diagonal line from the side, with skin as white as snow, resembling a section of glossy satin

"Cherry, serve!" Gu Minghui exaggeratedly raised his hand and made a fist gesture, then tapped his wine glass on the edge of the table and smiled at the person, saying, "Say a few less words, alright? If you provoke this ancestor and he flips the table, I won't be able to control it."

It looks quite similar to how she appears when she is drunk

What are you doing standing there

With both hands resting on the sink, she took a gentle breath after a few minutes and took out a lipstick to touch up her makeup

Of course, she is tired, but she is Shen Yihuan

The pain of separation is inevitably one of flesh and blood, drenched in fresh blood

Yu Jiacheng spoke in a slurred manner, confused and unaware of what he was saying

Yet she simply cannot help but do so, even she cannot articulate the reason to herself

She truly has a face that is sufficiently captivating

Shen Yihuan

The little girl's voice was soft and delicate, as if she were not the same person who had just spoken coldly and retorted.

Lu Zhou lowered his gaze and looked at the shrimp meat in the bowl

He suddenly felt extremely irritable, a restless agitation surged from the depths of his heart, lodged in his chest cavity

Gu Minghui smiled, seeing that the ancestral anger had subsided significantly, and called out to everyone: "Please eat, eat, don't be polite with me"

They fundamentally do not understand that the emotional dynamic between the two individuals is always one where Lu Zhou is at a disadvantage. Generally, when people see such a pair, they instinctively assume that it must be the more outstanding one who has discarded the one who is holding them back

Shen Yihuan frowned, observing Lu Zhou's expression from the side; his jaw was tense, and his lips were pressed into a thin line

Shen Yihuan felt somewhat discouraged

Are you doing okay?

Shen Yihuan pinched a shrimp, holding its head between two fingers, her lips pursed, looking quite disdainful

The awkward topic has been brushed aside, and everyone is chatting about other matters as if nothing had just happened

He turned around, and Shen Yihuan was unable to brake in time, nearly colliding with his chest

Gu Minghui stood at the back, watching her silhouette for a while, the corners of his lips slowly curling up, eventually forming a cool and thin arc.

This is not a problem, please wait a moment while I go get the car keys

The streetlights appeared to him as a heavy light

Lu Zhou crossed his arms and straightened up, leaning forward.

In youth, one would pursue others without shame or restraint, a little sunlight would make one radiant, a touch of color could turn one into a dyer, and there was no understanding of moderation, taking advantage of others' kindness.

She paused slightly and said, "I am."

He hadn't touched his chopsticks for a long time, and Shen Yihuan couldn't help but turn her head to urge him

She recalled the unfinished words of Yu Jiacheng

But how can the things in the air change so easily

Shen Yihuan looked at the car keys in his hand

"There's really no need." Shen Yihuan kicked her legs, "Isn't Ruru still here? Please tell her that I'm leaving first. She has been drinking, so remember to take her home later."

Then I will take you home

Then he watched as she held the antennae of the shrimp, carefully placing the peeled shrimp meat into Lu Zhou's bowl

Aren't you going to eat

Every action of Lu Zhou seems to have a hidden button

Shen Yihuan thought to herself that they were quite right; she was indeed rather bad

Shen Yihuan has been Lu Zhou's obsession for many years, and his obsession and humility are all due to Shen Yihuan

The young girl is not merely pretending to be a rebellious youth; her defiance truly emanates from her very core

The young girl's fingers were slender and pale, having just had a manicure yesterday. The gradient of light pink complemented the slight blush on her face, her skin radiating a delicate rosy hue that made one's heart flutter.

Yu Jiacheng's

Indeed, as soon as she exited the elevator, she saw him, accompanied by a drunken man

Lu Zhou did not move his chopsticks again, remaining leaned against the back of the chair, and did not speak.

... ... Ah? Shen Yihuan was taken aback

Shen Yihuan actually couldn't quite understand why Lu Zhou had helped her just now, after all, he had spoken such resolute words to her yesterday, yet it also seemed that she could understand a little bit.

The faint sound is scattered by the wind

Yu Jiacheng took it, squinting his eyes and smiling: "I am not drunk!"

Indeed. Gu Minghui curled his lips and said, "Everyone, let's change the venue and continue the gathering at the KTV downstairs."

This mentality has become a habit and cannot be changed

Then I will just shake it at you

She did not wish to say much to Zhang Tongqi, and after dropping this remark, she walked out, regardless of the poor expression on the faces of those behind her

Cherry, eat this, no need to peel the skin

"Alright then." Shen Yihuan nodded nonchalantly, "I won't be going, having someone like you with such connections is enough."

The latter also gazed at him calmly, suddenly curling his lips and giving him an enigmatic smile.

After a few minutes, I sniffed my fingers, frowned, and turned my head to Qiu Ruru, whispering, "I am going to the restroom"

Lu Zhou's expression completely darkened, warning: "Yu Jiacheng."

Lu Zhou took out a cigarette case, pulled out a cigarette and bit it between his teeth, his whole demeanor was quite cold, appearing somewhat disinterested in engaging with others

As long as it is what she desires, Lu Zhou cannot help but fulfill it, in order to make her happy

The latter seemed to have regained a bit of clarity, glanced at Shen Yihuan, and obediently fell silent

Shen Yihuan walked over with her hands in the pockets of her shirt and gently kicked his calf

Hey, why do you look so much like Shen Yihuan

Since you are no longer willing to wag your tail at me

You are the host, I can go back by myself

Shen Yihuan wondered: "Even with things so tense, you still have the mood to go to KTV?"

The question posed at the exit was merely intended to see Shen Yihuan in an embarrassing situation, yet no one anticipated this outcome

Later, after growing up, Shen Yihuan seemed to have become a different person, and I hardly ever saw her in this manner again

Oh.

Now he has finally decided to let go of peeling skin and gnawing bones, and Shen Yihuan once again extended her cat paw, gently scratching his palm.

Shen Yihuan looked at him expressionlessly

Qiu Ruru beside me: ... ? ... My pig actually took the initiative to root around in the cabbage ? !

Drunken, unruly, and when she has had too much to drink, she becomes even more disruptive, alternating between hitting and pinching, causing a great deal of trouble for others

She quite enjoys eating shrimp, but she does not like to peel them herself, as her hands will get the fishy smell, which is difficult to wash off completely. Therefore, in the past, it was always Lu Zhou who peeled such shellfish for her. If Lu Zhou is not around, she simply chooses not to eat them

particularly cool

Indeed, as an adult, one must endure when necessary; a class reunion is a great opportunity to expand one's network. Gu Minghui is set to inherit the family business and has studied finance and management abroad for two years, making him a potential candidate for a domineering CEO role

Could you come a little closer

Gu Minghui stood in the corridor outside the bathroom, leaning against the wall, one long leg slightly bent, the light casting down and tinting his hair a reddish-yellow.

She paused for a moment, her gaze landing on Lu Zhou: "How is he also here?"

Everyone : ... ...

Although there was a hint of laughter in his words, it nonetheless inexplicably made one feel cold

The summer night is somewhat noisy, with the sound of cicadas rising in chorus, the night is deep and heavy, devoid of stars

Lu Zhou took a bottle of mineral water from the cup holder and handed it to Yu Jiacheng: "Wake up from your drunkenness"

Extremely calm and indifferent, with not a trace of a smile, emanating an uncontainable fierce anger from within.

No matter how much time has passed, no matter how she has hurt.

Her voice is weak, no longer as assertive as it used to be.

Lu Zhou furrowed his brows and finally fished out the car keys from his pocket

Yu Jiacheng shrank his neck and said to him: "I have seen you drunk before"

Once her objective is achieved and the prey is captured, she will reveal her true form

Lu Zhou looked at her, with no other reaction

Shen Yihuan pinched the palm of her hand in her pocket and said slowly, "... can you finish delivering him before you deliver me?"

Lu Zhou did not respond and continued to walk forward

Everyone's gaze was focused on Shen Yihuan. She calmly picked up a piece and placed it in her bowl, lowering her head and saying: "Gu Minghui, you have made me a bit embarrassed now"

After Gu Minghui finished speaking, the meal was completely dead in conversation, yet he seemed utterly unaware, turning the plate to place the lobster in front of Shen Yihuan

I also did not drive

That ... ...

Although everyone was chatting, their thoughts were always focused on Shen Yihuan and Lu Zhou

From the second year of high school to the third year of university, they have been together for five years

I saw Zhang Tongqi come out, so I came over to see you. He nodded his chin towards the direction of the bathroom

The icy water cascades down, creating white foam on the back of the hand, merging seamlessly with the delicate skin

Shen Yihuan hesitated and asked: "When did you get drunk?"

Lu Zhou's gaze shifted downward, her breath brushing against his ear, and the palm of his hand gripping the steering wheel grew sweaty

Shen Yihuan used to pursue him in the same way, with a pitiful and pleasing demeanor, softening her edges, evoking sympathy in others

Go

Shen Yihuan paused with her chopsticks, swallowed the shrimp in her mouth, raised her eyes, and stared directly at the person who had asked the question with an unchanged expression: "Have you asked enough?"

Shen Yihuan ate for a while, hesitated and turned her head, a noodle still dangling from her mouth, and directly collided with Lu Zhou's dark gaze

As soon as Lu Zhou finished speaking, everyone fell silent

Yu Jiacheng was sprawled across the seat: "I was so nauseous that I could hardly think straight, yet I was still trying to talk to you. At that moment, I glanced at you... Oh my! It scared me to death!"

Hmm?

Others have long legs and take large strides. Shen Yihuan, wearing heeled shoes, needs to jog to keep up and can't help but call out to him: "Lu Zhou"

Shen Yihuan leisurely tore off a paper towel to wipe his hands, keeping his head down and not looking at her, and said slowly: "It's better than some people who peel shrimp only to be rejected."

Yu Jiacheng rubbed the back of his head, grimacing as he opened his eyes, and was taken aback to see a woman sitting beside him.

Lu Zhou threw the drunkard into the back seat, then took his place in the driver's seat, while Shen Yihuan opened the door to the front passenger seat and got in.

Lu Zhou was holding the drunken Yu Jiacheng, his expression unfriendly, as if he were contemplating whether to take on this drunkard

I cried

He caught a faint scent of sweet cream from the girl, which was not very noticeable during the day, overshadowed by the fragrance of her perfume. Now, as the perfume has been dispersed by the wind, her natural scent begins to emerge in waves.

Eat

Yu Jiacheng was in the second class at that time, in the adjacent class.

Shen Yihuan smiled and said, "What can she do to me?"

Indeed

Lu Zhou glanced at Gu Minghui

Where is the car key? he asked

Go to the back

Lu Zhou could not be bothered with him and pressed the accelerator to drive away

After she finished speaking, she turned around. The young girl was so thin that her shoulder blades protruded through her shirt, leaving her looking hollow.

She hesitated for a moment, still unwilling to maintain such an awkward standoff with Lu Zhou, so she decided to try to ease the tension.

Lu Zhou: "I will not eat anymore"

He turned around and saw Shen Yihuan

Yu Jiacheng's car is parked right at the entrance of the parking lot, making it easy to find

Shen Yihuan glanced at him quickly and said in a low voice, "The security situation at our place is not very good..."

Shen Yihuan turned her head in surprise; she had truly never seen Lu Zhou in a drunken state.

Shen Yihuan had no choice but to turn back, silently sighing as she looked at the two shrimp heads in the plate

After thinking for a while, she finally understood that what he was referring to was that breakup text, which made her feel even worse inside

Shen Yihuan felt as if she had been struck a heavy blow, her mind going blank

The two individuals walked side by side towards the subway station

Even if it were Lu Zhou who encountered such a situation just now, she would have made the same choice

Oh.

He once thought this move was very useful and wanted to learn it, but he could never master the innate ferocity and hostility that Shen Yihuan possessed.

She quickly slurped the noodles into her mouth, chewing away, not even caring about her appearance

Alright. Gu Minghui did not insist any further, "Then send me a message when you get home."

Just like two vibrant bodies being crushed and ground together, intertwined, it is not so easy to completely extricate oneself; it has long been impossible to distinguish which parts belong to oneself and which belong to the other.

Lu Zhou ultimately compromised

... ...

Shen Yihuan guessed that Lu Zhou would definitely not go to a place like KTV, as he does not like noisy environments and does not enjoy mingling in such occasions

Lu Zhou glanced at her movements, slightly raising his eyebrows in surprise

He cast a sidelong glance at the little girl beside him who was bowing her head to eat shrimp, then withdrew his gaze and exhaled a puff of smoke

What happened later... after you got drunk?

Shen Yihuan, having gained an advantage, sought to appear even more charming, and picked up her chopsticks to place a shrimp into her bowl, beginning to peel it.

"... ... Can you take me back?" She said, feeling guilty, and added, "I didn't drive."

Yu Jiacheng was knocked off balance and was about to fall onto Shen Yihuan, when Lu Zhou made another turn, causing him to crash against the window glass

After receiving your message

Lu Zhou leaned back again, and the meaning of refusal was very clear

As soon as Gu Minghui saw her expression, he knew that this person was doomed

It looks a bit frightening

From a hunter to a dictator, he wields the knife, deciding his life and death

Lu Zhou quickly drove the car to the doorstep of Yu Jiacheng's house, and after escorting the person inside, he came out

She probably really does not want her fingers to smell fishy, as she hasn't even peeled this tiny shrimp clean, and there are still small remnants of the shell visible on the shrimp's belly

"Their class is also at this class reunion," Lu Zhou replied, his voice very cold

Understood

She pressed her lips together, her lips a deep red, and even in the evening, her makeup remained exquisite. She looked at Yu Jiacheng, who was hanging on Lu Zhou, with an expression that was hard to describe, while Lu Zhou wore a face of resistance

"Is that true or not..." someone asked hesitantly

He tapped on the car window: "Leave the car here, the subway station is right next to it, I will take you back."

I would like to eat shrimp again, can you peel it for me? she whispered softly in his ear