Chapter 287 Days I Don't Like

"Hey~ You guys eat first, I need to take this call!" Judging from Anxi's appearance, she didn't seem to find the other person annoying as the ringtone suggested. On the contrary, she walked towards the restaurant entrance with a slightly cheerful step, saying, "Hello? How's your injury? Much better? Of course, I'm a medical student!"

The sound drifted further and further away until it was drowned out by the noisy chatter of the restaurant.

"Then, how do you contact me?" Huang Ming asked Wen Ni intently.

"I don't use social media very often." After all, she was Lin Yi's friend, so Wen Ni's refusal was still quite tactful. "If you have any programming problems, you can have Lin Yi contact me."

No sooner had she finished speaking than her phone on the table started ringing incessantly! The WeChat icon was flashing!

Is this what you call not frequently using social media apps?

"Hmm." Wen Ni chuckled calmly. "There are so many ads recommended by WeChat public accounts, I'm too lazy to click on them."

"..." Lin Yi: Already dead, don't chat!

“It’s okay… If you don’t need social media, a phone number will do.” Huang Ming maintained his smile, persisting relentlessly.

"We... our Wen Shen doesn't make many phone calls, and she's too lazy to pay her phone bill. Her phone is often disconnected!" Lin Yi realized that Huang Jue must have some feelings for Wen Shen, otherwise he wouldn't be so persistent! To avoid making the situation more awkward, he took the initiative to cover for Wen Ni.

However, this explanation is so obviously false that it couldn't be more so.

Even the most stubborn person should understand the meaning of rejection here!

"Ring ring—"

[Passive] A phone that has been suspended in both directions suddenly rings.

Huang Jue and Yin Shupeng looked at each other in bewilderment.

Lin covered his forehead, utterly speechless.

Why did everything happen so unlucky today!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone

Wen Ni glanced calmly at the incoming call, then casually picked up the phone and answered, "Hello? Baron? Is there something you need so late?"

Barron? Who?

Huang Jue and Yin Shupeng cast their obvious questions at Lin Yi.

"How would I know?" Lin Yi shook his head wearily and punched Huang Jue in the chest. "So many people are pursuing me, Wen Shen, and there are many more who are better than you. You'd better give up your little thoughts! Otherwise, you'll only get hurt!"

"How outstanding can I be?" Huang Jue asked honestly. "I'm so young, not bad-looking, and have a lot of room for growth in the future. I can be considered a promising talent! I deserve a fair chance to compete, right?"

"...If that's how you put it, I should also be considered a potential star, but I was still passed over, right?" Lin Yi didn't want to hurt Huang Jue's young heart, but unfortunately, Wen Shen was too outstanding. Even if Huang Jue worked himself to death, he might not be able to keep up with her pace!

They were chirping crickets.

Wen Ni was still on the phone.

"Miss Nini~ Is it convenient for you to come out?" Baron's voice on the phone was always relaxed and cheerful.

"What are you doing?" Wen Ni asked.

"Picking up Master Lu from get off work~"

"Why me?" Wen Ni asked, puzzled. "Is he in some kind of preschool? Does he need someone to pick him up?"

"Hehe~ Miss Nini is really joking." Baron's laughter trembled, and after calming down, he said softly, "Actually, today is a special day for Master Lu."

"A special day?" Wen Ni repeated, subconsciously associating it with something negative, and paused for a while without saying anything more.

"So, may I go and see Master Lu, Miss Nini?"

"Now?" Wen Ni didn't refuse again.

"Yeah~" came the sound of a car driving by on the other end of the phone. "Wait for me~ Miss Nini~"

The call was then disconnected.

Anyway, something just feels off.

Wen Ni hesitated, looking at the blacked-out phone screen.

Less than a minute

Then a series of sighs and whispers came from inside the restaurant!

A tall figure pushed open the door and entered. He walked through the corridor and headed straight for where Wen Ni and the others were.

Lin Yi, Huang Jue, and Yin Shupeng looked up in confusion. When they saw the appearance and attire of the newcomer, the chicken bone sticks they were holding all fell back onto the table!

"What's wrong?"

Wen Ni was completely bewildered by the three of them. She turned her head in confusion and paused for a moment.

It's Baron.

A white suit, blue-green eyes, sharp features, a high nose bridge—a classic handsome mixed-race man. Crucially, he also sports a long, flowing, jet-black mullet!

This look and this outfit are definitely more suited to a five-star hotel than a small roadside eatery!

They're completely out of place; it's like a game of cat and mouse.

Walk to the table

Baron lightly placed one hand on the table, giving Lin Yi a wicked smile. "Excuse me, could I borrow Miss Nini for a moment?"

"Please, please do as you please!"

"Miss Nini~" Baron gracefully turned to the side and extended his hand in a very gentlemanly manner. "Please!"

He's like a butler who stepped right out of a manga!

It completely bewitched the customers in the store.

"Then I'll be going now. You guys enjoy your meal." Wen Ni stood up, nodded to Lin Yi and the others, and then walked out of the restaurant amidst envious glances. She got into her luxury car and sped away!

The few people left in the restaurant were still in a daze.

Lin Yi belatedly slammed his fist on the table, "I knew he looked familiar! He's the one who's always with Mr. Lu!"

"I think I understand what you mean by 'excellent' now." Huang Ming didn't have time to think about who Mr. Lu was; he was completely deflated. "How could I compare to someone of that level..."

"It's good for you to face the facts sooner rather than later!" Yin Shupeng patted him on the shoulder reassuringly.

Leaving the restaurant, we drove in our car under the night sky.

Wen Ni sat in the back seat, looking at the lights of thousands of homes outside the car window. "Baron, you said on the phone that today is a special day for Lu Jinye. What day is it?"

“Yes…” Barron tapped his hands lightly on the steering wheel a few times, and after thinking it over, he said, “It’s a day he doesn’t really like!”

"Um?"

A day she doesn't particularly like? Then why make her do it?

Wen Ni knew that Baron and Qin Yuan never came looking for her for anything good! They must have been unable to handle Lu Jinye again, so they dragged her into the mess to take the blame!

They remained silent the entire way.

The car finally stopped in front of a large building, the headquarters of the Lu Group.

It's almost midnight, and only the CEO's office floor in the entire building is still lit.

“Mr. Lu’s office is on the top floor. Miss Ni Ni, can you go up by yourself?” Baron patted the steering wheel. “I’ll go park the car.”

"Um."

He's clearly just making excuses not to be with her.

Wen Ni knew perfectly well what they were planning to do, and she wanted to see what tricks they were up to.

The figure disappeared into the revolving door.

Baron started the car and dialed Qin Yuan's number at the same time, "Little Qin, there's a problem with my car, can you take a look?"

"Who are you calling Little Qin? If your car is broken, go find somewhere to fix it yourself. I'm not a mechanic!" Qin Yuan snapped on the phone again, then weakly added, "Besides, I'm here watching over Master Lu. I can't leave, I simply can't leave!"

"What danger could Master Lu be in his own company building? Does he need you to guard him every second?" Baron rolled his eyes, his tone softening slightly as he coaxed, "Besides, which repair shop is still open this late? Here's what you do, come down and fix my car. It won't be free, I'll pay you! I heard Master Lu fined you half a year's bonus, how about I make it up to you? I'm in a good mood right now, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"You'll pay for six months' worth of repairs?" Qin Yuan's voice was noticeably more energetic than before. "Why didn't you tell me sooner? Where's the car? I promise I'll fix it up like new!"

"Hehe~ Wait, I'll send you the location."

After hanging up the phone, I sent my location.

Barron got out of the car and inspected the undamaged vehicle.

He turned around and took a large sledgehammer from the trunk, a smile on his lips, and smashed a car door without hesitation!

With a clatter, the car door slammed to the floor.

"Hmm~ This should be enough for Xiao Qinyuan to repair for a while."

Barron was very satisfied with his masterpiece, and happily brushed the dust off his sleeves...