Chapter 3, Late Night Snack

The young woman running towards me is enchanting

Chen Chengfei quickly crossed the road and ran directly to the bar's basement to take shelter from the rain, stamping her feet and brushing off the droplets of water from her arms

Like an unexplored high mountain, frivolous yet proud

The coach has now separated from the training institution and opened his own martial arts gym, which is about to have its grand opening. He is planning to hold several matches during the opening ceremony and has come to invite him.

At this moment, the young woman across suddenly lifted her gaze from the camera. Her eyes are elongated, with the corners slightly drooping, giving her brows and eyes a gentle appearance, yet exuding a flirtatious charm

Chen Cheng looked up at the sky, which was a dull gray, uncertain of when the rain would stop. He simply took out his camera from his bag again and began to browse through the photos he had taken earlier

Her jawline is tight, the curves are slender and beautiful. Amidst the neon lights of the bustling city, she seems to blend in completely, yet inexplicably feels somewhat out of place

"Return." Luo Youqian glanced at her

Not deliberate, yet every gesture and movement exudes a sense of languor

Luo Youqian looked at her and smiled back at him

Luo Youqian harbored a fire in his heart, although this fire had nothing to do with He Ming or the girl across from him. It was merely that once he showed signs of anger, few dared to provoke him again

Naturally, this smile of celebration must have been seen by the fat man as well, for he had already heard the soft sound of gasping beside his ear

It is a boxing match. Luo Youqian learned for several years under a coach during his childhood and has won numerous certificates and medals, demonstrating considerable talent

Luo Youqian glanced at her, and his phone in his pocket vibrated. He took it out to take a look; it was a message from "Coach".

He Ming sat down directly next to Luo Youqian, while Chen Cheng walked into the shop to place an order

Her head was shrouded by the streetlight, mingling with the sound of rain, while the surrounding noise was a chaotic blend of people discussing trivial gossip that was hardly worth mentioning, yet her gaze remained calm and focused

Even he himself does not know what it is for

Transforming the paradise in others' eyes into hell, yet unwilling to be pushed out of hell by others

Currently playing the trailer for an upcoming movie

Life has become so suffocating that Chen Cheng feels that if he doesn't find some fun for himself, he will truly be bored to death

In the moment of turning around, Luo Youqian saw her protruding butterfly bones

After a late-night snack, Chen Cheng said nothing, only the sound of He Ming and Luo Youqian chatting, truly fulfilling the role of a competent yet taciturn dining companion

The intuition is that the smile is intentional, just to keep He Ming chattering in his ear

Due to the exceptionally booming business, the crayfish at this restaurant are cooked and kept in a large pot. Just two minutes after placing the order, the proprietress called out while squeezing through the crowd, bringing two large bowls of crayfish to the table

It inevitably evokes a sense of mystery

Over the years, I have not encountered much good fortune, spending my days cooped up in a small, shabby rental apartment. My main source of income is merely from photography fees—neither too much nor too little. Perhaps I could live a bit more comfortably back in my hometown, but in this concrete jungle of a big city, I can barely make ends meet.

No." Luo Youqian replied

He Ming glanced at the girl, held back the unfinished words, scratched his head and smiled at her cheerfully. Noticing that she had no umbrella, he enthusiastically said: "Hi! You don't have an umbrella, do you? Would you like to use mine?"

He Ming was utterly astonished, having never encountered such a carefree and bold girl in school before

Send

Just as Chen Cheng was about to refuse, the tenant spoke up: "Fatty, let's get rained on later, I won't share my umbrella with you"

"Sister, what is your name?" He Ming addressed her as sister without any sense of being an outsider

Lobster shells and packaging bags are seen everywhere on the ground, and the air is filled with the aroma of oil

There are grievances in my heart, and I am unwilling to touch upon them

"Chen Cheng," she said

Chen Cheng recognized him; wasn't he the tenant who suddenly dropped her and stormed out the door

A remarkable woman, He Mingxin thought

As the words fell, the person across from me smiled again, this time a faint laugh floated from their throat, carrying an inexplicable hint of frivolity

He cursed.

Hmm," he said, lightly furrowing his brow, "the woman I share the apartment with.

Were you just lying to me? I just took a closer look, and she is truly a beauty, with that temperament and those features, she completely outshines our campus belle

I have no particular interest, so I will not participate

Chen Cheng put the camera back into the bag, gazing at the chaotic scene, feeling that he had finally set foot on solid ground

How have you considered the competition I mentioned last time? If you have time, let's discuss it

Luo Youqian moved the plate on the table slightly to make some space for her, appearing unwilling to engage.

Where is it! I am merely appreciating, just appreciating. I do have a goddess of my own." He Ming waved his hand.

I do not plan to greet the new tenant as we are not familiar with each other

Did you not say she is an ugly woman

Luo Youqian made a sound of "tch" and succinctly stated: "Before and after makeup"

Hmm," she chewed a few bites, "third year.

"May I sit here?" Chen Cheng held a pot of lobsters in his left hand and a bottle of chilled beer in his right hand, "You can share a table here."

The tens of thousands in his account are earnings from his previous competitions. Boxing is a sport with a high level of risk, and consequently, the prize money is substantial. He has only participated in official national competitions; if he were to go to a boxing gym, he could earn even more

She licked her lips and lowered her head with a smile, a smile that held no substantial meaning, simply finding it amusing; although Chen Cheng thought it over, she could not discern what exactly was amusing about it

"Young man, are you ordering this much food for just one person?" the proprietress asked

King

She smiled innocently and humbly said, "Yes, it is one of the Eastern sorceries"

Only those who are truly trapped in this city know the pressure of waking up a few hours early to squeeze into the subway for work or school, the traffic that barely moves a few meters in ten minutes, and the burden of never being able to afford a house in the next life

He raised his eyes, and He Ming came over with a very dog-like smile, followed by the young lady. Although her figure was only half of He Ming's, at first glance, she still exuded a powerful presence.

"Alright, alright, you sit down!" He Ming nodded frantically.

A crisp sound rang out as Chen Cheng released his teeth and spat out the beer cap, then tilted his head back to gulp down half a bottle. He let out a long sigh and wiped the sweat from his brow.

The internet café is located just two storefronts away from a night snack shop that specializes in crayfish, where the air is thick with the strong aroma of crayfish, including flavors like thirteen spices and garlic paste

When I raised my eyes again, I also noticed the two people standing five steps ahead.

The quantity should be sufficient, and both the distant and close views are available. After returning, I should be able to edit the images and send them to Manager Fan.

It is a pity that he is only the king at this barbecue stall

This city appears glamorous to outsiders, serving as an economic hub, a gathering place for talent, offering high salaries for white-collar workers, and operating at a rapid pace.

Luo Youqian walked to the front of the shop, ordered three servings of thirteen-spice crayfish and two servings of garlic sauce, along with a few bottles of beer. After paying, he turned around and realized that He Ming had not followed him, but was chatting with that girl about something.

"Are you attending university?" He Ming asked again

He Ming was rarely perceptive, noticing the unusual relationship between the two: "Master Luo, do you... know each other?"

Hey. She tilted her chin slightly towards Luo Youqian and asked, "Are you going back?"

Strangely enough, he turned back once more, only to see her standing by the street, her gaze extending straight ahead, landing on the billboard atop a high-rise several streets away

Chen Cheng sat down and bit open the beer cap with his teeth, the action was simply exhilarating

He couldn't be bothered to respond, simply pulled out a chair and sat down, and only then did he take out his phone again

One is tall and slender, while the other is large and stout

In Qizhongli, many girls wear makeup, and there are quite a few with bold personalities. It was not until Lu Ming met Chen Cheng that he realized what a truly carefree girl was like

noisy and chaotic

After finishing the meal, Chen Cheng put down his chopsticks, stretched his long legs forward, and yawned with a wide range of motion.

Even if the coach advised him hundreds of times, he is indeed someone who is naturally destined to walk this path

The open space outside is covered by a large umbrella, beneath which are arranged white plastic tables and chairs. Men with bare arms and women in short sleeves and skirts are gathered together.

Childish provocation

In fact, just from her appearance, it would not be unreasonable to say that she is a high school student; however, the subtle flamboyance in her demeanor and the outward display of warmth create a fascinating reaction through the conflict of these two contradictions

"Take your time eating, I am leaving." Luo Youqian stood up and walked straight towards Chen Cheng

"Shall we go together?" Chen Cheng asked, his expression calm.

He Ming immediately shut his mouth tightly

"Let's go, I will treat you to some crayfish." He patted He Ming on the back

The recent text message brought him back to reality; he does not plan to return home. He has a few tens of thousands left in his account, which is enough to get by, but the tuition fees for the Seventh Middle School are quite high, and Luo Youqian is not someone who spends money frivolously

"Fat boy—" His voice lowered as he turned his head, "Shut up."

He said that he can earn money after leaving home, which is not incorrect

The former raised an eyebrow at her, pausing for two seconds before averting his gaze; while the latter was staring at the face of the person beside her with a gossiping expression, as if trying to bore a hole through it.

But he is unwilling

With finely arched brows and a slight frown, collarbones that could cradle fish, long hair cascading down the back, and a pair of straight and proportionate legs

Here there are opportunities, miracles, and the possibility of dreams coming true, albeit minuscule

"You go back first." Luo Youqian refused

Hmm? Chen Cheng raised his eyes

Simply put, Chen Cheng had no other intentions; upon hearing this, he nonchalantly got up and dashed back into the rain curtain.

"Umbrella!" He Ming handed over his umbrella.

Hey—" He Ming touched his nose, pinched his arm, and lowered his voice, "What do you have to say about the fact that you lied to me! This is clearly a hundred percent beauty! You have to treat me to a meal!"

Luo Youqian stuffed lobster meat into his mouth and glanced at him: "Alright, then I'll give you two my seat later, so as not to disturb you."

Luo Youqian let out a heavy sigh, instinctively reaching for a cigarette, only to realize it was already gone, and then he put his hands back into his pocket

He Ming turned his head and let out a roar from the depths of his throat: "Did you not say ... ... !"

Chen Cheng did not hear the previous words clearly, but this sentence was perfectly clear, and he immediately understood what they were talking about

"Master Luo, this is not just a killer from behind; the front view is also lethal! Just now, he even smiled at you. I think you have a chance." He deliberately lowered his voice, yet it still clearly reached Chen Cheng's ears

Luo Youqian glanced in her direction, then casually looked away, put on his gloves, and picked up a small crayfish to break off its head

She leaned directly against the wall, chewing gum, her entire demeanor exuding a capitalized "Laziness" and a hint of mischievous arrogance

She is a natural fairy, a bewitchment to all mundane beings