Section 3
He smiled again, and the smile clearly leaned towards mockery: "Your name..."
The voice on the phone was somewhat noisy, but not particularly lively, and Chen Haoyu's voice sounded a bit unclear: "No, just arrive before 8:30. Please confirm whether you are coming or not."
"Is it really necessary to be so well-behaved?" Chen Haoyu complained, "When you're not around, I feel so bored."
How surprising is it that I ordered milk tea? Is it really necessary to repeat it in a humorous tone?
Today is only the first day of school, and you want to go out to play? Xiaoli, you know your grades are not particularly good, and you are already in the second year of high school. The college entrance examination is just around the corner. If you don't work hard now...
I am going to attend a trial class today. If I find it very good, I will ask my aunt to go with me next time and help me register.
It is evident. As soon as you give the command, I will appear. I assure you that any request you have, as long as you desire it and I possess it, will be fulfilled
The same old rule applies when you arrive, you must be home by eleven at the latest right
I chewed on the vegetables in silence
Since I got to know him, Chen Haoyu has always tried to prove his charm, insisting that I admit I have developed feelings for him, what a lunatic
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Your method of flirting is quite novel."
On Saturday afternoon, I went shopping with Xiaoyu until around 6:00 or nearly 7:00. Feeling tired from shopping, after parting ways with her, I walked into the milk tea shop that I always visit whenever I stroll down this street.
With a heart full of questions and no answers, I retrieved my phone from beneath the clothes that were strewn all over the bed, and I anxiously glanced at the caller ID
"It wasn't me who opened it." His smile, though faint, still carried a hint of unmasked dominance. "But if I shake my head, it won't even think about opening."
I walked over and sat down on the high stool next to him, scrutinizing him from head to toe: "Someone like you, who can be considered a stylish man, could easily have countless women swooning over him with just a casual flick of his fingers. Moreover, I see you have a bit of charm, which is quite attractive. Do you really need to go on blind dates?"
I picked up my phone again, unlocked the keyboard lock, and logged into QQ.
Speaking of Xia Qianchan, that is truly my aunt's Achilles' heel
It is fine if you do not acknowledge it now; one day, you will be my girlfriend, and I will always keep this place reserved for you. His voice was deep, carrying a hint of magnetism.
"Chen Haoyu, have you just arrived?" I carelessly brushed aside the clothes and sat down on the edge of the bed
If I were Cinderella, the world would probably be filled with Little Red Riding Hoods
Come on, why don't you come? I said
Proceed on green light
Indeed, with Xia Qianchan and the tutoring class combined with my weak point in English, my aunt immediately stopped opposing: "How much is the tutoring class? I'll pay for you, and if you think it's good, enroll today."
I am called Luo Li, but that does not mean I am a loli. I pouted and said, "Actually, I have always extremely hoped to have a name that is both festive and sincere, such as Luo Fugui, Luo Facai, Luo Youqian, Luo Baofa, Luo Jinka, or Luo Yinhang. Unfortunately, it remains unfulfilled.
His small avatar quietly rests on the screen of the phone, and I find myself once again engulfed in confusion and struggle
"As you command, the magic will wear off at twelve o'clock, Cinderella." Chen Haoyu laughed heartily and hung up the phone
He and I locked eyes for two seconds, then he smoothly averted his gaze and said to the bartender, "So my family wants me to go on a blind date."
There is no particular reason; it is purely because Xia Qianchan is truly seen as the model of a well-behaved girl in the eyes of all parents—besides her gentle personality, sweet appearance, and good manners, the most important thing is that she has always been a class leader and her academic performance is consistently excellent
I picked up a chopstick full of vegetables and casually said to my aunt, "Aunt, I am going out tonight"
"This little sister, this is not a milk tea shop, this is a bar," he said, shaking his leg.
Stop messing around, this is not an idol drama, and I am not a bright and energetic female lead like Chu Yuxin or Yuan Xiangqin. Even if I were the female lead, my male lead would not be Zhou Yuchuan or Chen Haoyu. Therefore, I directly chose to end the conversation: "I can't be bothered with you. Bye."
As she lifted her skirt to measure, her phone rang. Glancing at the quartz clock on the wall, the time was 7:35.
So I directed my attention to the bartender and loudly placed my order: "I would like a jasmine milk tea"
What?
After spending half a day in the room contemplating what to wear, I spread out a bed full of clothes and selected various options, ultimately deciding that a black camisole paired with a pink cake skirt would be best. Although this combination may seem a bit dull, it is relatively safe, and since my legs are not unattractive, wearing a short skirt is the most suitable choice
My surprise was reflected in his eyes, which probably amused him. He pushed his wine glass in front of me and said, "There is no milk tea, so please drink wine. I am Chen Haoyu, and you?"
Xia Qianchan will call the landline at her aunt's house at 7:30 to perfect my excuse. I will use the excuse of getting reference materials. After finishing dinner and helping my aunt wash the dishes, I returned to my own home
At this point, the matter has become somewhat serious, and I do not wish to become entangled in unnecessary troubles
Not at all thrilling, nor particularly beautiful. But in this way, I have at least come to know Chen Haoyu
I hung up the phone, stood up from the chair in frustration, walked around the room twice, and then collapsed onto the bed
Of course, I caught up. When it comes to managing timelines, I am a professional.
I merely heard a fresh topic and expressed my opinion; to be labeled as infatuated for that is quite unjust. My primary purpose is to come and buy milk tea
No, although I didn't specifically tell her that the excuse was "English tutoring class," my aunt has never been the type to dig deeply into details. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten through so many times safely, so there shouldn't be any problem, right
I stared at him suspiciously
In a rush, I finally made it back home to change my clothes before returning to my aunt's house by 11 o'clock
Come on, a big man, especially one who navigates the underworld, shouldn't learn to act cute, right? I scoffed: "There are beautiful women everywhere, and the overall quality in Secret today is quite good. If you see someone you like, go for it, stop whining."
I want to send him a message, but I lack the courage to press the send button
You truly have aspirations. This time, his smile resembled a somewhat innocent smile.
Oh my, is it possible that Xia Qianchan has been exposed?
"Who is hitting on you, narcissist? I already have a boyfriend"
"Milk tea?" The one answering me was not the waiter, but still the thorn tattooed man holding a cup of wine. "Jasmine milk tea?"
When did I ever agree to this matter? Have I lost my memory? My derisive "huh" showed no intention of being restrained
The first time Chen Haoyu saw me, he must have known that I was not an innocent little white rabbit
I pressed the shutdown button
He did not conceal the teasing intent in his tone at all, and I was too lazy to argue with him: "Nonsense. I warn you, do not smoke near me."
Chen Haoyu said, as long as I want it, as long as he has it
Has the milk tea shop changed its line of business
What beautiful women, even if more beautiful women come one after another to pursue me, I will not yield to them, you know that. If we are talking about a girlfriend, I only acknowledge you.
Is the milk tea shop turning into a bar? Are you the one running it
The moment I stepped inside, I locked eyes with a young man sitting at the bar, casually crossing his legs and holding a glass of wine.
Therefore, using her as a shield is absolutely foolproof
Are you going out again
Aunt's voice carries a particularly soft and tender quality, even when delivering a lecture, it is not harsh on the ears
He has a tattoo of a cluster of thorns on his upper left arm, not the kind of rough, monotonous designs, but rather the pattern appears exceptionally exquisite
Thus, it can be said that a lack of culture is indeed a lack of culture, as even the metaphors they seek are so distorted
It was not the waiter who responded to him, but me
Just like with Zhou Yuchuan, I am also quite straightforward with Chen Haoyu, never pretending to be pitiful or weak, nor acting like a demure lady. What is it that they like about me? Have they been flattered too much by others and are now seeking something fresh?
That boy is Chen Haoyu
Then, if what I want is Luo Yihang, who can give him to me
"Is it that kind? Good, I will come to support you then." I patted the thorn tattoo on his arm and nodded.
At that time, I had no idea that he was a small-time boss mingling in this bar street, nor did I know that the local thugs held him in high regard. I only saw his demeanor, which concealed a sense of danger, exuding an air of nonchalance. His gaze was calm and unruffled, yet it exerted a certain pressure.
Among the avatars illuminated in the online list, Luo Yihang is prominently present. The QQ signature remains as I saw it in the morning—"Day 93. Goodbye."
"Luo Li..." He tapped the bar with his fingertips and smiled again, "The popular homebodies must really like you, right?"
Aunt thought for a moment and nodded: "That is fine."
He looked at me without any expression, then expressionlessly took a sip of his drink: "It is evident that I have also attracted you, and you have come rushing over like a lovesick fool. Are you a virgin?"
"So majestic?" I laughed heartily
As soon as I sat down at the desk in the room that my aunt had specially prepared for me, the phone rang
With a feeble effort, I connected the call, and before I could even say "Hello" to indicate I had answered, Chen Haoyu's voice overwhelmed my hearing: "Cinderella, did you make it today as well?"
I nodded obediently with a smile that approached an innocent demeanor: "Xia Qianchan said that the English tutoring class her family chose for her is quite good, so I was thinking of going with her tonight to try it out. If it really suits me, then I will enroll in that class as well, and we can study together."
The name of the caller has finally made my heart beat in a regular rhythm again. Caller ID is truly a great invention; technology should be people-oriented
The first time I met Chen Haoyu was also at Secret
His gaze returned to my face once again
Hmm. I obediently nodded, my fingers moving, forcing the internal struggle not to manifest on my face, so as not to be discovered by my aunt
You are quite interesting. Since I didn't have the chance to treat you, someone with depth, to milk tea today, how about this: once the renovations here are completed, you come over to play, and I will treat you to drinks
"Xiao Li, go brush your teeth." My aunt's voice interrupted the tug-of-war within myself. As I sat up, my aunt also pushed the door open and walked in, "It's so late, what are you still looking at on your phone? Turn it off, go brush your teeth and wash your face, then read a little before going to sleep."
"It is not about form, but about substance," I said
In a certain sense, I consider myself to be somewhat nostalgic and loyal; the first time I went to a bar, it was to Secret, and it subsequently became my first choice
This type of boy really does not fit the atmosphere of the milk tea shop. Especially since he is actually holding a glass of wine. I took another look at him.
Bar? Who are you trying to fool? This is clearly a milk tea shop with affordable prices and excellent taste! I have been here many times!
Arranged marriage? Are you mistaken?
The screen dimmed, and my aunt turned around and walked out of the room
... ... ... Wait ... ? ... Why has the milk tea shop suddenly expanded by several times, with the wall behind the counter being removed, creating a space that looks like it is awaiting renovation?
"I certainly did not have any indirect kiss with you." I pushed the wine glass back, "My name is Luo Li."
"Me? Of course not." I gave him a disdainful smile as if to say, "Are you kidding me?" "You don't believe it? Do you want to verify it?"