Section 2

Cheng Cheng, having just taken stomach medicine, cannot eat anything. She had a portion of fried rice and beef vermicelli soup packed to eat later at Haku's home. She sits beside Mi Yi, not moving her chopsticks, and Mi Yi also eats uneasily, stopping after just a few bites

Cheng Cheng has already gone back and continued to play games

Really? That's great. Mi Yi is eager to give it a try and is about to pour the wine for tasting

The first time I heard everyone mention her, I was particularly eager to get to know her, " said Mai Zi's ex-girlfriend, looking at Cheng Cheng. "Mai Zi said that at that time, someone at a booth was playing Truth or Dare, and the winner went around the room to find his favorite girl, asking the losers to hug her.

This is also a place where Cheng Cheng enjoys spending time with them, as they are absolutely sincere when facing their "own people". Because friendship is hard to come by, it is cherished all the more; and because they understand each other's difficulties, they are willing to offer their full support

Mi Yi was intrigued by their earlier conversation, and after Haku left, quietly asked Cheng Cheng: "Why don't you go home to sleep?"

Indeed, my friend can only force himself to drink

Outside the bar, there are four friends of Haku and Cheng Cheng, waiting for them to go out for a late-night snack

It is simply a paradise on earth

"What do you mean by 'sorry'?" Haku sat down, pressing on Mi Yi's shoulder, "I specifically ordered an extra portion, just for you. There are no outsiders here, just Cheng Cheng and me, so you should feel at ease, right?"

Yet now, the ordinary late-night bar, the usual incandescent light

Cheng Cheng found the fried rice too oily, so he opened the refrigerator and took out a jar of pickled chili, pouring it over the fried rice: "Do you want some?"

Aren't you going to eat?" Mai Zi casually asked

Clearly, this is a misunderstanding

Cheng Cheng corrected her: "I have flaws in my character, and my good temper is all an act. It is precisely because I know my temper is not good that I restrain myself, constantly warning myself to be gentler and more patient with others"

Haku found two sets of summer pajamas and tossed them onto the sofa: "These are my wife's, you each take one set. I will go take a shower first, you two eat first."

Haku noticed that she was having a stomach issue and asked Mai Zi: "Do you have any Daxi? I remember you always carried it with you."

After finally starting a conversation, it was abruptly extinguished by Cheng Cheng's remark

"You two are students, and you probably don't have money to book a hotel room, right?" Haku chuckled, "Alright, just follow me and Cheng Cheng, let's go to my house."

However, I have heard that those who blush are actually better at drinking, thought Cheng Cheng

A person who is intoxicated craves water the most, akin to the feeling of searching for a water source in the desert

Cheng Cheng is drinking, while Mi Yi is staring blankly at his canvas shoes

I forgot to prepare a cup for you in advance and left it in the living room, waiting for you

Cheng Cheng shook his head: "The bar is rented, only used for one night every Saturday, and it doesn't make a profit. She is just bored and wants a place of her own to gather with friends"

Miyi nodded slightly

Haku lifted a plastic bucket of mineral water from the balcony, opened it for her at the door, and poured it for her: "My wife has a cleanliness obsession, always thinks the water from the water dispenser is not clean, and is not at ease; she only drinks this.

Thank you. Mi Yi took the glass bottle and noticed that the pickled peppers inside were almost gone. She thought it would be quite impolite to finish all the condiments at once, so she symbolically poured a little onto the fried noodles

They are all very nice people. Mi Yi reiterated this point once again

"Sounds good," Mi Yi immediately said

Her boyfriend works in the suburbs and stays in the company dormitory during the weekdays, only returning on weekends. Therefore, I usually sleep in the rented room and have to vacate it for them on weekends. In fact, it's just for one night, which is easy to manage

Mi Yi was quite surprised, yet still pretended to be very accepting: "I really didn't expect... she doesn't resemble that at all."

At home, Cheng Cheng paused for a moment, considering how to explain it to her. "The house I am currently renting actually belongs to my friend. She lives in one room with her boyfriend, while another couple occupies a different room. Last year, I was in a hurry to come to Shanghai and didn't have time to rent a place, so I stayed at her house."

I cannot drink alcohol, I have never been able to since I was young," Mi Yi pointed to his own face, "After just half a sip, my face turns completely red, just like a monkey's bottom.

The two individuals engaged in a back-and-forth exchange, thus initiating the topic of discussion

At Haku's workplace, Mi Yi was no longer restrained and kept excitedly asking Cheng Cheng various questions

It was a success, Cheng Cheng kept his word and gave a hug after finishing the drink. My buddy was so excited that he couldn't contain himself, and when he got back, he told me all about it. That's when I remembered the name, and I must have Haku introduce me to him.

That night, the guest room was given to Mi Yi and her companions, while Cheng Cheng slept on the bed in the master bedroom.

"Is there? Who has a stomachache?" Mai Zi took out the medicine and threw it to Haku

We met last time, that night, "Classmate Mi Yi wanted to play the role of lightening the mood, "Do you remember?"

Everyone is laughing

She is not considered a talkative person, nor does she have a naturally sociable disposition. Moreover, Mi Yi is not as loquacious as she appears online; in fact, she struggles to find common ground for conversation with Cheng Cheng, and soon the two of them run out of things to say.

The late-night snacks every Saturday are a regular activity, taking place exclusively within Haku's small circle. They consistently go to a sheltered spot located a twenty-minute drive from the bar, ordering food to enjoy.

Four people squeezed into a taxi and left this small road first

You are kind to others

"Don't, don't," Cheng Cheng held her arm, "You'd better not believe what I say; if you're drunk, I can't take responsibility."

The three individuals once again fell into a strange silence

After a short while of conversation, the dishes were served

Where is Mai's ex-girlfriend? Mi Yi is very interested in that woman with curly hair and big eyes, as she is overly enthusiastic towards Cheng Cheng

Is it Chengcheng? asked Mi Yi

Thus, when classmate Mi Yi returned, the scene that greeted him was—

As soon as Mai Zi's ex-girlfriend saw Cheng Cheng, she smiled and pushed her own bowl and chopsticks towards her, saying, "They are clean, use mine"

Thank you. Cheng Cheng, please take a seat

Miyi's classmates have become familiar with everyone over the past few weeks, thoroughly enjoying the nightlife of casually chatting while holding a drink and moving between various booths and the bar. Haku particularly likes this type of girl, as she can liven up the atmosphere and attract a steady flow of customers. She came over to sit with Chengcheng for a while and casually asked the always reserved Miyi: "Why aren't you two talking?"

Is it convenient

Haku, holding a cigarette, went to open the door and saw that it was the drunken female classmate. Clearly, she had sobered up, holding an empty cup, and helplessly pleaded for help: "I saw that your room light was on, so you must not be asleep... May I ask where I can find some water? I'm dying of thirst."

Miyi is a very perceptive person. Following the example of others, she cleaned her own and her classmates' bowls and chopsticks without causing any trouble to anyone. It was only when Miyi placed the chopsticks on the bowl that she suddenly felt a sense of reality. For Miyi, every time she sees the people present, it is under the lights of a bar, with the stimulation of dance music and drinks, and everyone's behavior is free-spirited. She always feels as if she has entered a surreal world.

Cheng Cheng nodded and continued to eat.

Mai Zi deliberately remained silent, and his ex-girlfriend shot him a mocking glance: "Why are you keeping people in suspense?" She continued with a smile, "Cheng Cheng poured a glass of wine, handed it over, and said: Finish this first, then we can talk."

This time, Mai Zi felt tired of the food and changed to a cheaper restaurant

Cheng Cheng smiled and pointed at the bottle of wine: "Not a single sip?"

When the city arrives, everyone is washing the dishes with tea water

The other party mustered up the courage and said in one breath: "She usually has very little pocket money, only five hundred a month. She has saved up her money for a long time, and suddenly withdrew it all this week, saying she wants to treat you to a drink. Alright, I've finished speaking, thank you for taking me in, good night, see you tomorrow"

Haku smiled and said: "What is there that cannot be done? Usually, when you all play late, isn't it quite casual to stay at a female classmate's house?"

Miyi's gaze is filled with the message of "truly pitiful"

Haku is a junior lawyer's assistant, having just graduated for a year, and is still striving to pass the bar exam, does it seem so?

I will be called 'Miyi'? Miyi asked with a smile, looking very happy

Work diligently, live earnestly, and also disguise oneself earnestly

Are you and she, along with her boyfriend, living in the same room

Haku handed it to Chengcheng: "Chengcheng, it's that old problem again."

After they got home, they first took Mi Yi to the guest room to sleep, and only then did Cheng Cheng sit down and open a few takeout boxes: "Let's sit down and eat together; I noticed you hardly touched your food earlier."

I am familiar with her because she asked me for stomach medicine, Haku said with a smile while gossiping with everyone. At that time, I even thought she was flirting with me... I was still wondering, isn't that strange? With my face, it is unlikely to have first glance appeal

"Ah, I'm not very hungry," Mi Yi said dismissively.

I am not hungry

Is it pleasant to hear

Once Haku entered the restroom, Mi Yi finally picked up the chopsticks and began to eat alongside Cheng Cheng

Haku has always had a good impression of Mi Yi, smiled, and then asked Cheng Cheng: "Where are you planning to sleep today? At my place?"

Usually, they leave by eleven at the latest, just in time to reach the school before the dormitory doors close at twelve. However, today they were having such a good time chatting, and their classmates were so caught up in playing that before they knew it, it was already one o'clock

two bedrooms and one living room, with a guest room and a dining room

At 2 a.m., Haku leaned against the headboard, yawning while smoking to stay awake, and reviewing the bar exam questions. Chengcheng was not very sleepy and was looking for games to play on the desktop computer. Unfortunately, Haku was not someone with an interest in such pastimes, so Chengcheng had no choice but to temporarily download a VOS, put on his headphones, and began to play the keyboard in rhythm with the game.

Is it possible? Mi Yi is uncertain

Did it succeed in the end?" Mi Yi was even more excited than the parties involved

Haku's home is located near Xujiahui, and it was purchased with the down payment provided by the family in earlier years for an old house.

Ah? I thought she was the one who runs the bar

Cheng Cheng nodded and said: "It started as an ordinary bar, but later I discovered that it is quite good here. It is all women, and everyone is nice, taking care of each other. No matter how much we drink, there will be no danger."

"Alright," Haku replied

Cheng Cheng shook his head: "The impression is not deep anymore"

Fortunately, regular customers gradually entered the bar

Cheng Cheng reacted for a second; that "she" was referring to Mi Yi

Cheng Cheng also hailed a car, and together with Haku, they helped the drunken beauty into the vehicle, heading straight for the late-night restaurant

She is about to leave, but upon seeing Chengcheng's silhouette, she thinks of something: "Can I say a word to you? That... Chengcheng?"

Only after confirming that her classmate had fallen asleep did she begin to eat by herself

Indeed. Mi Yi is also troubled

Yes, "Maizi laughed, "At that time, my buddy was timid and thought there was definitely no chance, and it took him a long time to finally go over.

Cheng Cheng forced a smile, dug out a large piece, put it in his mouth, and chewed it into bits

Cheng Cheng agreed

"So where did you sleep a few weeks ago?" Mi Yi asked again

Miyi pointed to the dance floor and said, "I am watching them dance"

The girl had been mulling over this passage in her mind for an entire night, and at this moment, she finally spoke it out loud, feeling a sense of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted. She waved her hand at them and quietly returned to her guest room.

By the time they finished chatting, Mai Zi had already hailed a taxi: "Let's eat somewhere different today. We'll get in the car first and message you shortly."

This can be considered the only relatively uncommon profession

The girl tilted her head back and drank the entire cup, which served to quench her thirst

Everyone is an ordinary person, and you will understand after interacting a few times in normal situations. Cheng Cheng took a sip of soup. Mai Zi is in sales, the short-haired person next to her works for an insurance company, and the long-haired one is a freshman.

The manager of the nightclub, Miss Guan.

Miyi diligently served food to her classmates, but the girl was so drunk that she barely took a couple of bites before collapsing onto the table to sleep

Everyone is looking at the menu, like an ordinary gathering of friends, just coming out after singing karaoke to have a late-night snack, always chatting and laughing.

So that's why you go to the bar every Saturday

In fact, they are just a group of ordinary girls, who can only reveal their true feelings online, take off their disguises in a designated underground bar, and must always be on guard against being affected in their normal lives and work

While having a great time, the door to the master bedroom was knocked on

City City smiles: "As long as you like it."

Haku smiled as he locked the bar door, glanced at the classmate who was heavily intoxicated and being supported by Mi Yi, and asked Mi Yi: "At this time, will the school dormitory be locked?"

Cheng Cheng sat on the swivel chair, turned his head, and faced the door: "You speak."

"Continue, continue," Mi Yi urged

The restaurant operates until 3:00 AM, and the hall is filled with people enjoying late-night snacks. Due to the excellent quality and reasonable prices, it is naturally packed. Mai Zi has a friend working as a waiter here, and he called ahead from the taxi to reserve a table: by the window, for ten people.

Haku is a considerate person who noticed that Mi Yi was not eating much, so he brought home an extra serving of fried noodles

"It's convenient, my wife has gone back to school," Haku said, "Let's leave it at that. Wait for me to finish work and we'll go together. I won't take care of you tonight, there are many new customers."

Wandering aimlessly is fine, especially in Shanghai, where the nightlife is quite vibrant, allowing one to easily spend an entire evening.

Haku closed the bedroom door, carried a bucket of mineral water to the corner of the wall, and glanced at Chengcheng.

In fact, at that time, I couldn't finish it and wanted to find someone to take care of it to avoid waste, Cheng Cheng added weakly

Cheng Cheng did not have dinner and just drank alcohol, feeling uncomfortable in the stomach and not wanting to speak