Chapter 09

Song Anchen did not refuse any longer, setting it aside, and chuckled, "I was supposed to use it anyway"

Song Anchen chuckled lightly, turning to her and enunciating each word clearly: "You have already been disturbed"

An Chen, returning today after a lifetime.

Song Anchen sipped the coffee, which was truly worth savoring, with an expressionless face. The Blue Mountain coffee perfectly blended the unique flavors of acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and richness, creating a strong yet elegant taste that lingered in his throat, fragrant, smooth, and full-bodied. That sensation always managed to calm his restless heart. He fell in love with coffee a year after she left; during that year, he learned to smoke and drink. He constantly reminded himself that there would be a future between her and him. After a year of smoking, he could not quit; drinking had worn out his stomach, nearly leaving him unable to stand. Why did he persist while she chose to abandon? Was he being overly sentimental, or did she not love enough? After a near brush with death, he had to pick himself up again, taking five years to adjust himself and another five years to forget all memories of her.

She plopped back into her seat and shoved the plastic bag of condoms back to him, "Here you go."

Zhao Jixiang pouted, sniffed, and with a dismissive wave of his hand, looked at Yisheng with an exaggerated expression of deep sorrow, saying, "I finally understand why you are so thin; it is the cruel hand that destroys beauty. Alas!" He then shook his head and departed.

Song Anchen held the cup, his hand stiff for quite a while. His gaze was extremely profound, as if there were a pool of water at the bottom of his eyes that was about to turn into stagnant water. He took a sip of Blue Mountain coffee and lightly exhaled, "Yes, this is what I hope for."

Suddenly, she felt unwell, but she had no right to feel this way. She could only force herself to smile, presenting a facade of "I am very happy," saying, "It's quite good, just find someone."

Brother Xiaoli also glanced to the side and saw a handsome man standing nearby, dressed neatly and exuding an air of elegance, winking at him. His heart sank at once; this opponent was a significant source of pressure for Brother Xiaoli, and he felt overwhelmed.

Feeling frustrated, Yi Sheng was disheartened. Zhao Jixiang was also anxious; she had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Yi Sheng's rumored boyfriend. However, after a long wait, no young, capable, and handsome men appeared at the entrance. Just when they finally spotted one, he was not heading in their direction. Unable to contain herself, Zhao Jixiang leaned in to Yi Sheng and whispered, "Who exactly did you bring here?"

After the attendant left, Song Anchen smiled faintly, "The caffeine in this coffee is quite low, making it rather healthy. Unfortunately, this is the only place in the city that sells pure Blue Mountain coffee, and they only sell five cups a day, each priced at 800. It is very difficult to find such pure coffee in the country, as it is monopolized by some developed nations, with 90% of it sold to Japan. The owner of this shop is Japanese, and he sells pure Blue Mountain coffee to gain some fame for the store."

Song Anchen chuckled lightly, summoned a servant, ordered a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, and casually asked the servant, "What would you like to drink?"

I went to fulfill your wish and find a man to date

Only then did Little Li's brother glance at the bag across from him, and his face immediately turned green. Zhao Jixiang also took a look, his mouth forming an '0' shape. He looked at Song Anchen, who remained calm and composed, puzzled by the situation. Song Anchen was politely asking Little Li's brother, 'May I ask what brand you are using, sir?'

"Take care, no need to see you off." Song Anchen, however, crossed his arms and spoke leisurely, preempting his lifelong companion.

At that moment, she saw Song Anchen getting out of the car just a few meters in front of her, holding some items in his hand. He also noticed her and smiled brightly at her. She swallowed hard, feeling that at this moment, she had to validate a saying: he has arrived, someone even more neurotic than her has come.

Song Anchen fell silent, quietly sipping his cup of coffee. After a long pause, he finally spoke: "Ye Yisheng, why have you returned? Why do you keep wandering in my world that has long been arranged?"

He did not walk directly through the door, but instead went outside to the window pavilion and paused for a moment. Zhao Jixiang stared at the newcomer, and with a smile that did not reach his eyes, said, "My husband has arrived."

Zhao Jixiang's face instantly turned red, "I... I..." She stammered, unable to finish a single sentence, and finally could only respond with anger: "Song Anchen!"

She took a deep breath, and suddenly tears began to fall uncontrollably. She shook off the bag, broke free from his hand, and left the café in anger. In her heart, she kept cursing him, what a despicable person he was.

"Hmm, I will pay," he chuckled softly, "Ye Yisheng, who do you think will get married first, you or me?"

I will no longer disturb you in the future. " Yisheng pressed his lips together and could only respond this way

It is not you

Her life was almost paralyzed, and all of this was her fault. She clearly knew that making this call to Song Anchun would lead to her tragic demise. Yet, she never imagined that he would be so ruthless

"And - the picture - enjoy some intimacy with your husband, I won't be a third wheel"

Father mentioned it

Song Anchen raised an eyebrow and said, "There are many brands here, feel free to choose."

Song Anchen, however, smiled and said, "Which brand do you prefer?"

How did you know I was on a blind date

Yet he spent five years trying to forget her, but still could not withstand a single word from Uncle Ye

Is there any reason to take back what has been sent? You may keep it for your use

It's nothing, just that today's event suddenly reminded me that we are no longer young.

Her life suddenly came to a halt, rendered speechless. She stared blankly at Song Anchen, who was seriously drinking coffee, everything about him so calm. Perhaps he had been holding back this one sentence for a long time. She thought that there should no longer be a chasm between them; after six years, both she and he had grown indifferent to the past. Yet, it turned out she had overestimated him, as well as herself.

Suddenly, there were no people on the other side. Zhao Jixiang could not contain himself, "When did you all get together?"

His meticulously planned life underwent a dramatic transformation. She returned, re-implanting his fragile heart back into his body, yet he found himself powerless to mend and nurture this heart that had once been abandoned by her

For a moment, she was slightly taken aback, not expecting him to ask. This question was one she had never considered, or perhaps she had been too afraid to think about it. She replied awkwardly and without composure, "What is the purpose of bringing this up?"

Your logical thinking is truly impressive. It seems you have never been in a good mood throughout your life

Well, he is quite a handsome man. One has already lost hope regarding this handsome man, and it is better not to mention Song Anchen's name, thus sparing Zhao Jixiang from future gossip

A cup of coffee costs 800, two cups cost 1,600. She truly wished to collapse on the ground, as she had no idea that pure Blue Mountain coffee was so expensive. She had less than 200 in her pocket! She said, "You pay."

"So what do you want?" Suddenly, a lifetime of emotions surged, and with tearful eyes, she looked at Song Anchen. Song Anchen slightly closed his eyes and said, "You should go fall in love."

His persistence, long before her disappearance six years ago, had shattered into pieces that could never be restored

At that moment, the attendant brought two cups of Blue Mountain coffee. One of them directly picked up the coffee, intending to drink it all in one go, completely ignoring that it had just been brewed with a siphon pot. She grimaced as the hot liquid filled her mouth, tears streaming down her face. She quickly wiped her tears and laughed, saying, "It's so hot"

They all ran away, do you expect me to pay the bill?" Song Anchen raised an eyebrow. She truly wished she could strangle him; she knew, she knew Song Anchen's personality, he could kill someone without even furrowing his brow.

"What made you think of blind dating today? Are you afraid you won't be able to get married?" Song Anchen turned to look at her with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Ten minutes have passed, but in Yi Sheng's heart, it feels as if ten years have gone by. Indeed, it is true that "a day apart feels like a thousand years." As he sees Xiao Li Ge Ge smiling more and more proudly, Yi Sheng's confidence dwindles.

For a lifetime without speaking, upon hearing Zhao Jixiang's words, Brother Xiaoli's originally pale green face turned a deep green.

Song Anchen handed her the plastic bag, saying, "You will find it useful in the future"

Sorry for ... ... . She thought that after working all night, given his habits, he should still be sleeping

After Song Anchen entered, he politely smiled at Xiao Li and Zhao Jixiang, then directly sat beside Yisheng, and said to Yisheng with a blank expression, "I was shopping when you called, and you didn't choose a good time either"

For a lifetime, I wanted to chase after it, but I was held back by Song Anchen

He specifically chooses the finest drinks. Throughout his life, he has had some grievances: "Another cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee."

Song Anchen did not say much, handing her a plastic bag, "Take it home, this should be enough this time."

Receiving such a call from you suddenly, I do not believe it to be a confession. Given your personality, you would not make such a joke with me

Yisheng immediately stood up, picked up her bag, and intended to leave, but Song Anchun held onto her hand and would not let go

Zhao Jixiang could no longer bear it and was on the verge of losing her mind. She suddenly stood up and said, "I will go find my little table; it shouldn't bother you, right?" After saying this, Zhao Jixiang was about to leave when Yi Sheng quickly grabbed her and said, "Jixiang."

At that moment, when Yisheng opened the relatively transparent plastic bag and a dazzling array of various brands of condoms appeared before her eyes, she immediately froze in shock. Zhao Jixiang poked Yisheng's arm and asked, "Are you all so capable?"

"In a fit of anger, I could only force it back in, saying, 'You can use it yourself.'"

Is this what you want?" For a lifetime, I was stunned by his answer, looking at him with a hint of sadness.

"Do you... do you want to find a girlfriend?" she asked, slightly uncomfortable

Another ten minutes passed, and it seemed that Song Anchen had no intention of coming. His home was less than five minutes away by car and only about fifteen minutes on foot, yet it had been twenty minutes and there was still no sign of him. Thus, it was concluded that Song Anchen thought she was being irrational and simply ignored her

Um, I have something to attend to, so I will take my leave now. Let's talk next time. Little Li Ge hurriedly stood up, and his knee even bumped against the edge of the table, making a sound that indicated it was quite a hard hit. However, Little Li Ge didn't even rub it; he just walked away.