Chapter 3

Hello! Mr. Bai's wife possesses a beauty that aligns well with aesthetic standards, with sweet features and a smile that exudes warmth and approachability. Upon noticing the fork that Kong Anhuai instinctively raised, she instinctively shrank her neck and made a grateful expression

Yu Run is no longer the youthful figure he once was. Such a change has made Kong Anhuai even more frustrated; her earlier expression of being on guard against a flood beast now seems utterly unnecessary in retrospect

Kong Anhuai finally fell asleep while holding a pillow, and in his dreams, there was a vague shadow of a boy.

Rock climbing is still considered a niche sport in the country, so it is rather unusual for someone like him, who has ranked first in the World Cup for three consecutive years and is among the top three in the world, not to be popular

Kong Anhuai took it and also conveniently handed over his own

The text message said: "Kong Anhuai, this is not over between us!" Yu Run rarely uses exclamation marks in his speech, yet that night he added several in his message, which was striking.

The smile of a resolute and proud man

Miss Li tilted her head slightly after taking it, looking somewhat puzzled. "This name sounds familiar. Did you consult a designer named Whitehead for the design?"

She actually wanted to ask Yu Run why he called Yu Ze, but the words were on the tip of her tongue and she held back

The childish breakup remarks; Kong Anhuai has long forgotten the feelings he had when he first received that text message, yet he still remembers those few exclamation marks after so many years

Kong Anhuai sighed; she had only met the white-haired person once and could not recognize her as the best. If a privacy-conscious British person discovered that she had pursued him all the way abroad, he would probably not agree to sign another contract with them.

She truly avoids him as if he were a plague, not only because Yu Run is the younger brother of her closest friend and partner, but also because she always feels soft-hearted towards Yu Run, and whenever she sees him, she inexplicably envisions a stray dog...

He does not know how to give up, while she has always been soft-hearted

It is not convenient to disturb during meal times, so Kong Anhuai chose to sit at the adjacent table and began to order food with his head down

Yu Run remained silent for a long while

Kong Anhuai took a sip of juice in a discreet manner

Yes. This development completely took Kong Anhuai by surprise; she had been worrying about how to initiate a conversation, but unexpectedly, a pie fell from the sky.

"I haven't introduced myself yet; my surname is Li, and I am also Chinese." Mr. Bai's wife suddenly became very enthusiastic.

In order to expand their business, the Yangshuo homestay, which has invested countless efforts over the past year, would achieve nearly ninety percent success if this contract is signed, and Yu Ze is likely to be overjoyed.

Kong Anhuai nodded, her eyes not drifting towards the old man at all. She simply smiled at Miss Li and replied naturally yet regretfully: "The master has refused us, stating that he will no longer take on orders from China"

"I don't know how to use WeChat." Indeed, he was angry, "Where do you live? I will bring it over."

After chewing in small bites, he smiled at Miss Li and said, "I will go to their place to get the tickets tomorrow. Why don't you leave me a contact number? If they agree, I will give you a call"

This is simply the best way to initiate a collaboration, as the enchanting laughter of Yu Ze, who stands with his hands on his hips, echoed in Kong Anhuai's mind, making her feel that it might not be out of the question to sell out her brother a little.

It is widely rumored that Mr. Bai Tou is dominated by his wife, and after marriage, he keeps her well hidden, rarely allowing her to appear in public. However, Kong Anhuai knows that the achievements Mr. Bai Tou enjoys today are largely due to the photographs taken by his long-hidden photographer wife, which have played a crucial role.

"Have you changed your phone number?" Yu Run's voice, coming through the phone, sounded somewhat different from the real voice last night, making it even harder to discern emotions.

"... Is that so?" Miss Li chuckled dryly, while Kong Anhuai shot a fierce glare at her husband.

Hello, my surname is Kong. Kong Anhuai smiled as he shook hands with Miss Li, still wondering about the reason for her sudden approach.

He has managed to find quite a few photos on Baidu, and he has also shot an underwear advertisement, his lean and toned muscles making one blush and feel their heart race

I never expected that the rebellious Yu Run would actually be their lucky star

Therefore, the response is quite tactful: "I know her, but we are not very familiar. What does Miss Li mean?"

It is like this, I am a photographer and also an avid rock climber. Miss Li is a straightforward person and quickly revealed the answer, "I just heard you mention the competition the day after tomorrow on the phone, and I wanted to ask if Miss Kong knows any of the Chinese competitors participating in this rock climbing event"

Time is indeed a strange thing, after seven years apart, their mode of interaction remains exactly the same

Is Mr. Whitehead's wife a rock climbing enthusiast

So when Mr. Bai's Chinese wife suddenly poked her head in, Kong Anhuai almost lunged at her with the fork in his hand

After hanging up the phone, the dishes she ordered had already arrived. However, Kong Anhuai stared blankly at the colorful steak salad in front of her, while the iPad screen was still frozen on the ticket purchasing page. She thought that the tickets given by Yu Run must be very close to him, which made her even more frustrated

Whether you agree or not, you can call me! Miss Li handed over her business card and winked at Kong Anhuai, saying, "I do quite well in photography; perhaps there will be opportunities for collaboration in the future"

Mr. Bai and his wife glanced at her before turning back to continue their dinner

He is indeed ... ... persistent in wanting to know her address. Kong Anhuai hesitated for a while, but ultimately, his friendship with Yu Ze's close friend prevailed: "You have a competition the day after tomorrow, so it would be inconvenient for you to go out. I will come over tomorrow instead; just send me the address."

Who would still remember the words spoken in anger during youth

Kong Anhuai used a fork to pick up a cherry tomato and put it in his mouth

The message states: "I will continuously send you updates, whether it's during meals, sleep, or competitions! You better stay out of my way! If I ever encounter you, I will definitely pursue you again"

I glanced at the caller ID and immediately hesitated whether I should hang up the phone

Kong Anhuai let out a light "hm"; she felt as if she had encountered a curse. A man she hadn't seen for seven years, and just a single question over the phone made her want to throw her phone away and dig a hole to bury herself alive

On this trip, she can not only recruit a designer but also enlist a photographer

While waiting for the dishes to be served, her phone rang again. At that moment, Kong Anhuai was searching for tickets to Yu Run's retirement match on her iPad, biting her lip as she studied which section had tickets that were farther from the competition area. She was startled by the vibration of her phone and hurriedly answered it.

She probably did not take it seriously at that time

Kong Anhuai searched tirelessly for an entire day in a foreign land and finally found him in the restaurant where he was having dinner. Mr. Bai, with his white hair, appeared to be in good spirits, having opened a bottle of red wine with his young wife.

"Do you know if the player you are familiar with is acquainted with Yu Run?" Miss Li continued to inquire, then pondered for a moment before answering herself, "They should be familiar; this group of people has always had a good relationship."

However, Yu Run truly sent her his whereabouts for seven years, come rain or shine, including during the time when he had a serious hand injury, when he even specially asked his teammates to send it on his behalf

The sky outside has already revealed the pale blue hue of dawn

The Earth is so small, Kong Anhuai nodded

This reunion occurred simply because she dropped her phone and did not receive Yu Run's message

Yu Ze said you would come to watch the match, I have reserved a ticket for you, will you come to get it? Fortunately, Yu Run did not continue this topic, but his tone was very familiar, as if the seven years of absence had never existed.

Everyone has grown up; Yu Run will no longer pursue her again, and she will not reject a boy with such resolute words as she did in her youth

This restaurant is quite famous on TripAdvisor. Although it is not yet mealtime, the business is already good. The waiter noticed that Kong Anhuai was alone and specially added a table for her, right next to the elderly gentleman.

He is already very popular, and she knows it

I want to take pictures of them, especially Yu Run, you know Yu Run, right! Miss Li's eyes suddenly became bright and sparkling

It is often said that shallow friendships lead to deep conversations... However, sometimes when the friendship deepens, one becomes even more hesitant to speak deeply

You have my WeChat, just send me the QR code... I'm currently at work and it's not very convenient... This sentence was paused twice. When she was studying the position of the stands earlier, she discovered that this ticket could be purchased via WeChat with a QR code. The reason is quite justifiable, but saying it out loud feels somewhat lacking.

"The ticket you just mentioned, does it refer to this climbing championship?" The other party's expression was very friendly as they pointed to the still image on the iPad in Kong Anhuai's hand, asking somewhat shyly

I know my request is rather presumptuous, but it is difficult to communicate with Yu Run's club. He is nearing retirement, and the club does not accept such low-budget promotions. I have wanted to take his photos for over a year now. Could you please help me by speaking to your friend and asking Yu Run himself?

Hello! Kong Anhuai also displayed a friendly smile

However, upon reflection, the two sounds seemed even stranger, thus Kong Anhuai remained silent

He was angry, and Kong Anhuai was well aware of it. After fleeing in disgrace just yesterday, she found another excuse today to avoid meeting him. She truly executed the persona of a coward to perfection

Kong Anhuai let out a gentle sigh

Feeling concerned that the other party might not hear, I want to make another sound of acknowledgment.

Then Kong Anhuai obediently avoided him for seven years. At first, he went abroad while she started her own business, so they naturally did not encounter each other. By the time both of them became frequent flyers, Kong Anhuai had developed the habit of avoiding his itinerary, either taking an earlier flight or a later one. For some inexplicable reason, she just felt guilty.

Mr. Bai Tou is very difficult to find, even though Xiao Yao has already sent her an itinerary that she does not know where it came from

It is likely that only she still remembers that text message, the one sent to her by the man whom she had rejected twice, filled with indignation before his departure.

Kong Anhuai waited patiently, appearing calm on the surface, yet internally struggling with the dilemma of whether to hang up the phone, fearing that hanging up might lead to being punished by Yu Ze.

Kong Anhuai awkwardly placed the fork down; in that moment, she almost called out "Mrs. Bai" in a strange manner. She has truly been brainwashed by Yu Ze's daily references to "white-headed".

The usually aloof Mr. White-haired turned around with a friendly expression and gestured for her to move a plate over to share the table with them

Kong Anhuai's fingers swiftly glided over the advertisement image, pausing on the moment where he smiled in front of the camera, draped in the national flag