Chapter 149 You don't actually like him, do you?

"I lost a lot of weight after military training. Then I joined the school's volleyball club and am now a full member. I have to get up at six o'clock every day to train. I've been doing this for a month or two, and this is how I ended up..."

Long Xiaoman blinked and happily explained her situation to Lu Yinzhao.

Then he looked behind him and called out, "Fu Yu, why are you walking so slowly? Come here!"

Following Long Xiaoman's voice, Lu Yinzhao looked behind him and saw a tall, muscular boy with dark tan skin walking over.

Seemingly embarrassed, he scratched his head, then smiled, revealing eight big white teeth, looking quite simple and honest.

"Is he... the friend you mentioned?" Lu Yinzhao asked.

Long Xiaoman nodded: "Yes! He came with me. His sister also studies at your school, so he came to visit as well. We are both on the volleyball team."

“I see, that’s good. I’ll take you to have lunch near our school first, and then in the afternoon I’ll take you to see some nice scenic spots on campus,” Lu Yinzhao said.

"Hello, I'm Fu Yu." The boy walked over and introduced himself to Lu Yinzhao.

"My name is Lu Yinzhao. Xiaoman has already introduced you to me." Lu Yinzhao smiled politely.

Fu Yu was somewhat surprised, "He... really introduced my identity?"

“Yes!” Lu Yinzhao didn’t catch the other person’s other meaning and subconsciously responded, leading the two forward.

The car had already been booked, and the three of them got in the car directly after exiting the high-speed rail station.

On the way, Long Xiaoman chatted with Lu Yinzhao casually.

Because they hadn't seen each other for so long, they both had a lot to say to each other.

Fu Yu, sitting by the window, couldn't join their conversation at all; he just occasionally glanced out the window and listened silently.

"Now that you've lost weight, I really can't recognize you." Lu Yinzhao looked Long Xiaoman over again.

Long Xiaoman's eyes aren't particularly big, and she has single eyelids, a trait she inherited from her father.

But overall, he looks a lot like his mother, with naturally upturned lips that resemble a smile.

Now that he's styled his hair like this, he looks every bit the young man, exuding an indescribable innocence and naivety.

Long Xiaoman smiled shyly, "Hehe, I was able to lose weight thanks to Fu Yu who took me for morning exercises every day. He is very passionate about fitness and taught me some secrets. I am healthier than before and I don't crave snacks as much anymore."

Lu Yinzhao clicked his tongue. "It's really not easy to see you successfully lose weight in my lifetime. When you were in junior high school, I advised you to lose weight. Obesity causes a lot of diseases. Now that you've lost weight, I'm actually a little moved."

“I used to be unable to control my mouth, but now that I have better self-control, I feel like the whole world is lighter.”

Long Xiaoman's mental state was indeed different from before, which made Lu Yinzhao very gratified.

I must say, Long Xiaoman is actually quite handsome now that he's lost weight...

...

The three of them arrived at a Chinese restaurant, which Lu Yinzhao had booked in advance.

The waiter brought over a tablet with an electronic menu on it.

"Order whatever you want. You've come all this way to Huaxing University, so it's definitely my treat to dinner today."

Long Xiaoman said "thank you" and didn't stand on ceremony with Lu Yinzhao. After all, the two had been childhood friends since kindergarten and had often shared food with each other.

"Can I eat this?" Long Xiaoman looked at the large amounts of meat and fish on the menu and looked at Fu Yu with a questioning gaze.

"It's okay to indulge once in a while. Order whatever you want," Fu Yu said with a smile.

"Really? Then I want a Coke!"

Lu Yinzhao said, "It seems this store doesn't actually sell Coke... I'll go to the supermarket to buy some for you."

"No need, I'll go." Fu Yu stood up. "You've already treated us to dinner, so we can buy our own drinks."

After Fu Yu finished speaking, he walked outside.

Lu Yinzhao vaguely sensed something strange in the words, but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

And then there was Long Xiaoman's incredibly natural way of asking Fu Yu...

Why does it look like something you've done countless times before?

"Xiaoman, what does Fu Yu study?"

"He's a freshman in the physical education department. His parents are also physical education teachers at the school, and their home is even in the faculty dormitory building on campus."

"..." He only asked what the other person was studying, but this guy told him all the information about the other person's parents and family.

Lu Yinzhao was surprised that Long Xiaoman had told him all this. Wouldn't Fu Yu mind?

"I've eaten at his house several times already. His parents are so nice. Sometimes, to help me control my diet, Fu Yu will stop me from eating oily or greasy food. His parents will scold Fu Yu, but they'll keep piling delicious food into my bowl, hehe..."

"Wait, wait a minute?" Lu Yinzhao felt something was off. "You two are so close... you can go to each other's houses?"

Lu Yinzhao is now quite familiar with Song Shuye and the others, but honestly, he still can't bring himself to bring friends he's only known for less than a semester home, especially if he's already become close with their parents. Just thinking about it makes him feel uncomfortable.

"Yes! Fu Yu is my boyfriend after all. His family doesn't have any objections to him dating in college, and then..."

Clang—

Lu Yinzhao was about to pick up the cup when he accidentally smashed it onto the table.

"What did you say? He is you—"

"I bought the Coke. You can only drink this small can today." Just then, Fu Yu walked over with the drinks he bought at the supermarket and naturally sat down next to Long Xiaoman.

Long Xiaoman opened the package and exclaimed, "You also bought coconut milk and orange juice? I'd like to have some of these too."

Fu Yu shook his head helplessly, then nodded, "Alright, whatever you say."

Lu Yinzhao remained in shock for a long time.

Boy friend……

It was actually my boyfriend...

Even Long Xiaoman has a boyfriend now.

No, it's that even Long Xiaoman likes boys?

Lu Yinzhao was worried about having some thoughts growing in his heart but nowhere to talk to them. Wasn't Long Xiaoman the most suitable person to confide in?

Having made a fool of himself in front of Bian Ji before, Lu Yinzhao has been too embarrassed to talk to Bian Ji about sexual orientation lately.

Soon, the food was served, and the three of them ate and chatted.

Lu Yinzhao was much quieter this time, listening attentively as Long Xiaoman and Fu Yu told him about the interesting things that happened at their school.

As soon as Long Xiaoman opened her mouth, Fu Yu would chime in with a couple of words of agreement.

Every time he looks at Long Xiaoman, his eyes are full of doting affection, and he will even take the initiative to serve Long Xiaoman food.

Lu Yinzhao felt that he should just disappear from the ground right now, instead of standing here like a giant light bulb.

After learning about their relationship, Lu Yinzhao felt a mix of emotions, including a strange sense of envy.

How could Long Xiaoman so naturally enter into a romantic relationship?

Perhaps it's related to his naturally cheerful, sincere, and kind nature.

Xiaoman brought Fu Yu to see him now, and he felt like he was watching his child grow up and then bringing his boyfriend home to meet his family. He was Xiaoman's "family".

Judging from the current situation, Fu Yu seems to be quite caring, and Lu Yinzhao has a good impression of him.

For now, I think there's nothing wrong with this relationship.

Lu Yinzhao stroked his chin, his eyes darting back and forth between the two.

I never expected Long Xiaoman to like this type of guy...

Is it because the dark-skinned athletes are so charming?

Lu Yinzhao couldn't help but wonder what type of boy she liked.

In an instant, the image of a figure in a white suit on stage suddenly appeared in his mind, holding a microphone and gazing affectionately at him from below the stage.

"Zhaozhao? Zhaozhao? Are you alright?"

Lu Yinzhao was in a daze for a moment before being awakened by Long Xiaoman's voice.

"Ah! I'm fine!" Lu Yinzhao replied in a panic.

"Your face is so red. Are you feeling a bit hot? I think the heating in this restaurant is pretty good. Why don't you take off another layer of clothing?" Long Xiaoman said seriously, completely unaware of what had happened to Lu Yinzhao.

Lu Yinzhao touched her burning face and shook her head. "No need, I'll be fine after sitting for a while. It's probably because the food got too hot."

Just now, his heart started pounding again.

It's like a relentless train that always seems to derail and become uncontrollable at certain moments.

Lu Yinzhao comforted himself, saying that these illusions were just caused by Bian Ji living with him for too long.

They had known each other for a long time, and they were well aware of Bian Ji's excellence.

My ideal type of guy is definitely someone like Bian Ji!

Lu Yinzhao then began another round of self-analysis.

...

After the meal, Lu Yinzhao took the two of them for a walk around the school.

Fu Yu said he was going to find his sister and asked Lu Yinzhao to take Long Xiaoman sightseeing first, and he would come over to meet her later.

Long Xiaoman said, "Then you should go quickly. You haven't seen your sister in a long time. Spend more time with her. Don't worry about me here. Zhaozhao will take care of me."

"Okay, I'm leaving now."

After Fu Yu left, the two sat down by the artificial lake next to the library.

Lu Yinzhao finally had a chance to say what she hadn't finished saying earlier, "You said you were bringing a friend! Now you're saying it's your boyfriend! You really kept it a secret!"

"I'm sorry, Zhao Zhao, we weren't officially a couple before, so I wasn't in a hurry to tell you. We only officially became a couple this week."

"Huh?" Lu Yinzhao was stunned again.

Have they only been dating for a week? He looks like he's been dating for a year.

Are all college students these days so intense? They get into the swing of things so fast.

"I'm asking you, how do you know... that you like that person? Between you and Fu Yu, who liked whom first?"

"There was no order of preference; we fell in love with each other at the same time. What we look forward to most every day is our morning exercise time, because that's the only time we have time to meet. When you like someone, you're just happy to see them!"

Long Xiaoman's innocent words startled Lu Yinzhao.

He then extended his hand to Long Xiaoman and said, "I've been having heart problems lately. You're studying traditional Chinese medicine, so please take a look at me."

Upon hearing that Lu Yinzhao was feeling unwell, Long Xiaoman immediately became anxious. Although he had only learned some basic theoretical knowledge, he was still capable of making some basic judgments.

After waiting a moment, Long Xiaoman looked up: "Your heart is fine, very strong and powerful. How exactly are you feeling unwell?"

Lu Yinzhao hesitated and said, "It's just... my heart often races for no reason, and I can't control it even if I try."

"Palpitations? There are many reasons for this, Zhaozhao. If you really have this, you should go to the hospital to get it checked out. You can't be careless."

"No, it's not that... Actually, I only do this when I see or think of someone up close. Just now, while I was eating, I suddenly thought of him, and that's when I did it again."

"Is it someone you know?"

"Um……"

Long Xiaoman suddenly stared at Lu Yinzhao with a strange expression.

"Zhaozhao, you don't actually like this person, do you?"

“He…I…how could I…” Lu Yinzhao stammered, her eyes darting away.

He only saw Bian Ji as an older brother, how could it be that kind of love?

"What's wrong with that? I was in the same situation when I fell for Fu Yu. I was wondering why you were blushing while eating. Turns out you were thinking about someone you liked, hehe." Long Xiaoman leaned closer with a gossipy look on her face.

"Tell me quickly, who is it?"

Lu Yinzhao's ears burned; how could he possibly speak?

He opened his mouth again and again, but couldn't say anything.

"Zhaozhao, if you're too shy to say it, I won't ask. But since you like that person, just confess. It's so nice to have someone you like. Whether or not you have a chance to be together, at least tell them how you feel."

My own feelings...

Lu Yinzhao recalled all the events that had happened before and suddenly realized something.

It turns out that long before that ambiguous dream, he had already developed different feelings for Bian Ji.

It's just that I subconsciously don't want to admit it.

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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: Do ​​you like Brother Aji? Me? (points to nose) [question mark]

Bian Ji: Heart palpitations? Let me treat you. [Huang Xin]