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"No, not at all," Chen Chu replied with a hint of guilt. "That's not right, you, you all are..." Chen Chu, who was slow to realize, kept his mouth agape, feeling somewhat at a loss in front of Gu Tong's beautiful face.

Chen Chu raised his head to look at Gu Tong, his expression somewhat distorted. Perhaps he was truly frightened; after a moment of daze, he finally remembered to respond.

Gu Tong suppressed a laugh and said, "So what do you think is different about me compared to them?"

At that moment, the man reading the newspaper seemed to sense something and turned his head to look this way. Xia Chan was startled by his gaze, her heart racing, and instinctively shielded Gu Tong.

Xia Chan couldn't help but let out a chuckle

Dear

It seems that I have finally found a topic to discuss, and Chen Chu opened up: "Miss Gu, I have been on several blind dates before, and they all said that people with obsessive cleanliness are sick. Personally, I think they are too sensitive; I simply prefer a spotless life and pursue a quality lifestyle. For instance, when friends come to my house for tea, I feel there are bacteria if the cups they used are not washed five times. Every time I clean the room, I meticulously check from the sofa seams to the ceiling to ensure everything is clean. I never eat outside junk food because my stomach is not a garbage bin... I apologize for talking too much."

The man stared at Gu Tong's angelic face, momentarily entranced, then put down the newspaper, hurriedly wiped his hands, stood up, and reached out to shake her hand, his smile contorted: "Miss Gu, hello, hello, I didn't expect you to be even more stunning in person than in the photos. My name is Chen Chu."

If it were not for the events that followed, if I had not met that person, those youthful days filled with confusion and numerous trials, during which I had fantasized countless times about the future of Jianghuai South, perhaps one day it would truly come to pass

Red? Is she out of her mind? She mentally questioned herself.

"Mr. Chen, shall we finish our coffee first?" Gu Tong suggested

Oh? How do you say it? Gu Tong leaned back slightly, found a comfortable sitting position, and looked at the man across from her

Xia Chan shook her head seriously and said, "Not chaotic, very beautiful"

Xia Chan crossed her arms protectively over her chest and said angrily, "What are you doing?"

I think we are quite mismatched as well, Gu Tong replied straightforwardly

Xia Chan nodded in agreement: "It is very ordinary and does not match you"

Gu Tongxiu raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled awkwardly, saying, "It's fine, just be casual."

I... I apologize, I did not realize that you all came together and did not understand clearly. Miss Gu... I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent to attend to. Chen Chu hurriedly took out money to pay the bill, flustered and afraid to look up at Gu Tong.

It turns out Gu Tong also noticed it. Xia Chan stuck out her tongue. Indeed, with her sharp eyes, she must have already formed an impression of this man upon their first meeting.

Ladies, may I ask if you need anything?

"Be good, keep up." Gu Tong took the opportunity to touch Xia Chan's chin, then turned around and walked directly towards the man with an air of arrogance. Xia Chan was stunned for a few seconds before immediately following her.

Gu Tong let out a cold snort from her nasal cavity: "There are too many who are not worthy of me, just like that last one..."

Chen Chudao: "Miss Gu appears to be a very understanding person, and I believe our future interactions will not pose any issues"

"I’m sorry, next time, no, no need for next time, you all have fun, don’t mind me, don’t mind me... I’ll take my leave now." With these words left behind, Chen Chu stumbled out as if fleeing from a plague, his hurried steps eventually turning into a light jog

Later, Xia Chan recalled the day she excitedly returned to tell Jiang Huainan about this matter. A helpless smile appeared on his indifferent face as he pointed at her and reproached her with a single word, "Nonsense." In that moment, something deep within her heart collapsed with a resounding crash.

No, Miss Gu, this matter is quite urgent, and I must leave first. " Chen Chu called out, "Waiter, the bill please," as he pulled out the chair and prepared to leave

Chen Chu fell silent for a moment before continuing, "It seems that Miss Gu is averse to red. This year is my zodiac year, and I must wear red. After searching high and low, I found a pair of socks, hoping for a good omen for our meeting today. Does Miss Gu find it rather mismatched?"

Gu Tong stood up and glanced at Chen Chu, one arm tightly wrapped around the goosebumps-covered body of Xia Chan. Chen Chu stared at that hand, his pupils dilating as if he had encountered a terrifying monster

Xia Chan currently has no time to appreciate this creative and stylish café; her keen eyes are searching among the patrons in the hall for a suitable target that meets Gu Tong's criteria.

Chinkiang vinegar

What coffee does Miss Gu drink? Chen Chu handed the order to Gu Tong, then took out a tissue and carefully wiped the table in front of Gu Tong, smiling as he explained, "I apologize, I have a slight obsession with cleanliness"

At first glance, it could not be concealed any longer. Xia Chan quickly stood up and began to explain to Chen Chu: "I am Gu Tong's ... ... "

Gu Tong brushed her bangs off her forehead and leaned slightly closer to observe Chen Chu's expressive face: "Mr. Chen, do you have any questions?"

"You haven't seen much of the world. Why are you panicking?" Gu Tong poked Xia Chan's forehead, then turned back to ask, "Is my hairstyle messy?"

Upon seeing him exit the door, Xia Chan and Gu Tong exchanged a tacit glance, saying nothing. After a long while, both of them, as if caught in a fit of whimsy, simultaneously clutched their stomachs and laughed heartily, disregarding their image.

I see. Gu Tong coughed lightly, her clean and fair index finger drawing a circle in the air, pointing at Chen Chu's socks, and said with a smile, "How do you explain this red color?"

Chen Chu stood in place like a sculpture, his chest rising and falling due to the stimulation he had received

Xia Chan, who was sitting at the neighboring table of Gu Tong, was holding a magazine to discreetly peek at him. She forcefully suppressed her laughter and inadvertently cast her gaze upon Chen Chu's socks

Seeing Xia Chan in a daze, like a fool, Gu Tong subtly pinched her shoulder with her hand.

A sudden female voice appeared above the two, startling Xia Chan like a cat with its tail on fire. She turned her head and saw a waitress in a blue uniform smiling broadly at her and Gu Tong.

Xia Chan lowered her voice and leaned close to Gu Tong's ear, saying: "The man in the northwest corner, the one reading the newspaper, is him." After speaking, she couldn't help but tightly grasp Gu Tong's hand, pointing to him from behind the leaves of the plants.

On the left side of the main entrance, there is a wooden bridge leading to the hall. Beneath the wooden bridge is an artificial shallow pool, along with a replica ancient waterwheel. The flowing water makes a splashing sound, adding a considerable sense of coolness.

At that time, she thought that if Jiang Huainan could always smile at her like that, she would be willing to spend a lifetime telling him jokes

Gu Tong also stopped in her tracks to observe inside, and before she could clearly see a few people, she was suddenly pulled aside by Xia Chan to hide behind a green potted plant that was as tall as a person

"Yes, we are," Gu Tong indicated that he had guessed correctly.

We have known each other for a long time, and our relationship has always been very good. Xia Chan helped to explain with a supportive tone, and her sincere gaze revealed no hint of deceit or guilt. She has known Gu Tong for a long time, and their relationship is particularly close. However, when these words reached Chen Chu's ears, they took on a different meaning

"It's nothing." Xia Chan made a shushing gesture to the waiter, then pointed to the northwest corner, whispering, "We are looking for someone."

Gu Tong took off her sunglasses and sat down opposite the man, casually extending her hand, revealing a smile, and greeting him in a somewhat formal manner: "Mr. Chen, is it? I am Gu Tong, your date for today."

Gu Tong blinked and stared at Xia Chan, her lively eyes filled with innocence and grievance: "Dear, I know that our families have always opposed us, but even though you are jealous, you are still willing to accompany me to the blind date. I am actually very touched. Thank you."

Mr. Chen, you have not yet ... ...

Chen Chu called the waiter and skillfully ordered a cup of coffee. After a moment of thought, he said: "I have a particular standard when it comes to choosing a girlfriend."

Xia Chan had already imagined countless ways to scare that man away in her mind. She even devised a tragic drama in which Gu Tong was terminally ill and had little time left, in order to force that man to retreat.

Xia Chan's eyes turned, and she suddenly came to her senses, her heart tightening as she spoke without thinking: "No, no need to thank me, it's only right."

The waiter glanced at them, then looked in the direction of their gaze, furrowing his brow: "Ladies, please feel free to call us if you need assistance." After saying this, he left.

It looks very ordinary, Gu Tong shook her head

Gu Tong placed a delicate hand on Xia Chan's chest, creating distance between the two of them

It was at that moment that Chen Chu realized someone at the adjacent table was paying attention to them. Chen Chu's body tensed up as he looked at Xia Chan, whose shoulders were shaking with laughter, and hesitantly spoke: "May I ask who you are..."

The moment these three words were spoken, the air seemed to solidify, and Xia Chan could even feel a strange current flowing between the three of them. The two stiff individuals simultaneously turned to look at Gu Tong, their expressions in their eyes extremely complex—one filled with confusion, the other with horror