Chapter 97 If We Get Married

Her shoulders were tightly held by a pair of large hands, and her back rested against the strong chest.

Wan Jiajia was panicked for a moment. She turned around and saw Chen Lie.

His jawline was tense, and his expression wasn't particularly happy. He half-hugged her and slowly walked forward, protecting her.

At this time, Wan Jiajia knew what she should say, such as thank you or hello.

But after trying several times, she found that her voice seemed to be hoarse and she could not make any sound. It was not until she walked out of the cinema, out of the airtight environment, and out of Chen Lie's arms that she felt alive again.

She quickly tidied her hair and clothes with her hands, fearing that she looked too disheveled and something was wrong.

"Wipe it." Chen Lie took out a handkerchief from his trouser pocket.

But suddenly another hand appeared in front of her, also holding a white handkerchief.

"Thank you for taking care of Jiajia for me." Xiao Li curled the corners of his mouth at Chen Lie and gave a smile that was not very kind.

Like a declaration of sovereignty.

Chen Lie's hand was still stretched out in front of Wan Jiajia. He glanced at Xiao Li and said, "It can't be said that I'm doing this for you. After all, my relationship with her is much deeper than yours."

At this time, Wan Jiajia took the handkerchief from Chen Lie's hand, as if she had snatched it, held it tightly in her hand, and wiped her face randomly.

Xiao Li took back the handkerchief, not feeling embarrassed at all, and continued to smile smugly, "Oh, really?"

He didn't ask what their relationship was, nor did he want to ask. He just mentioned it lightly in a questioning tone. His completely nonchalant attitude made people feel annoyed.

Si, who was standing aside, also observed a moment of silence for his brother. This rival in love was no ordinary one. He had too good a mental state, and he also had the support of his parents. The situation was not optimistic.

Moreover, that person knew how to stir up trouble. If Chen Lie really got anxious, he would be the loser.

Chen Lie naturally knew this, so he didn't explain. Instead, he smiled and said, "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. My colleagues and I came to see a movie, and we ran into you here."

Chen Lie pointed at Si Ye, and Si Ye immediately greeted Xiao Li and Jia Jia with a smile.

"Why didn't Sister Wanqing come?" Jia Jia looked relieved and quickly tried to find a topic to talk about. "What's so good about you two grown men watching a movie?"

Chen Lie lowered his head and looked at Wan Jiajia, "Didn't the person who didn't want to date get an appointment?"

Wan Jiajia glanced sideways at Chen Lie, her heart pounding.

She really wanted to ask who he wanted to date, but she was afraid that the name was not hers, and she felt it would be too abrupt to ask, so she had to suppress her wild thoughts and shut her mouth.

Xiao Li's expression changed. He wanted to end the topic, so he interrupted the two of them and said, "It's getting late. Jia Jia and I have to go eat, so we'll leave first."

Xiao Li gestured to Jiajia to follow him, but Wan Jiajia's feet seemed to be stuck to the ground and didn't move at all.

"Otherwise, we won't eat." Wan Jiajia and Xiao Li said, "The food there isn't good."

"I'll take you to eat delicious food. You can eat whatever you want. I'll take you there!" Xiao Li still maintained his dignity and smiled.

Wan Jiajia is a soft-hearted person who is easily embarrassed. She doesn't know how to keep rejecting people. Xiao Li's tone, which seemed to be negotiating but was very tough, made Wan Jiajia not know how to respond.

She was a little conflicted, looked at Chen Lie, and bit her lip. In fact, she wanted to make it clear to Xiao Li today that they were not suitable for each other and it would be better for them to be friends in the future.

So, "Then, should I go have dinner with him first?" Wan Jiajia looked at Chen Lie, her tone sounding as if she was discussing something with him.

Chen Lie didn't say anything. Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief and said as if to show off, "Then we'll leave first."

He curled his lips at Chen Lie like a winner, then waved to Wan Jiajia, "Let's go. Think about what we should eat."

Why do you keep asking her, as if she only knows how to eat? Wan Jiajia sighed in her heart, looking at Chen Lie who still didn't say a word.

Did Chen Lie really not want to keep her? Was he going to watch her get asked out by another man? She really wanted to ask Chen Lie what he had been treating her like during this time.

And this movie, was she the person he wanted to date in the first place?

Wan Jiajia's mind was in a mess, and she followed Xiao Li forward mechanically.

Suddenly, her hands were covered by a pair of big hands.

With rough calluses, yet warm, he looked back at her.

He didn't move his feet, but looked at her with an inquiring look, as if he wanted to ask her if she wanted to go with him.

Wan Jiajia glanced sideways at the man's resolute face, then lowered her gaze to see him holding her hand tightly.

The slender, powerful hand with obvious joints was releasing its heat towards her continuously, as if it wanted to burn her.

"Wait, shall we go eat boiled chicken?" Xiao Li said excitedly, turning around.

The smile froze on his face, and he hurriedly looked at the two people's tightly clasped hands.

"Jia Jia." He felt like there was something stuck in his throat and was a little flustered.

Wan Jiajia hesitated for only a second before she held Chen Lie's hand and pulled him forward.

They quickly passed Xiao Li. Wan Jiajia turned around and smiled brightly, "Sorry! We're not suitable for each other! Thank you for the movie today! Goodbye!"

She was so happy, jumping and skipping along with Chen Lie.

Xiao Li stood there, still looking at Wan Jiajia's back.

Once upon a time, she was like this, always bright and beautiful, with a smile on her face, as if she never had any worries. In his boring study life, his only entertainment was to see her smile.

However, he was cowardly and timid and did not dare to go beyond the line.

"Hey, brother." Si Ye bumped his shoulder, "You're back to your senses."

Xiao Li's smile was a bit forced, "Alas, I lost."

"Tsk, there's nothing you can do. You can only admit defeat." Si Ye really admired Chen Lie.

See, Chen Lie didn’t say a word and let the girl follow him willingly.

Xiao Li looked a little dejected. "I was planning to invite friends to a wedding banquet next year."

Si was also happy, "It's okay, I can treat you and your friends to my wine. It's a wedding wine anyway, it doesn't matter whose it is."

"Just consider it as a comfort to you."

Xiao Li's mouth twitched. What kind of comfort was this? These days, there are so many people. Breaking up is painful enough! Why bother provoking him?

"Let me tell you, our Wanqing..." Si couldn't help but want to find someone to show off his upcoming love, but Xiao Li was really annoying, so Si just opened his mouth, pushed his bicycle and walked forward.

Si Ye clicked his tongue and pointed at his back and said, "You should listen more to the experience and lessons of your predecessors, so that you can find a wife quickly! I'm helping you! Do you understand?"

Xiao Li immediately got on his bicycle and sprinted forward as fast as he could.

Chen Lie and Wan Jiajia walked forward hand in hand for a long time. Neither of them spoke, but it seemed as if they had said everything.

Wan Jiajia was a little shy and embarrassed. She always wanted to smile with her lips pursed, but if she smiled she would feel that she was being unreserved, so she quickly held it back.

Chen Lie was so nervous that his hands and feet were at a standstill. The moment of great courage he had just displayed was only a moment and had long since disappeared.

The two of them walked hand in hand for a long time without letting go of each other's hands.

Chen Lie knew that if he asked Jia Jia if she wanted to be his girlfriend at this time, Jia Jia would definitely agree.

This time it wasn't his inexplicable confidence; it was obvious, wasn't it? The girl had already let you hold her hand, and if he didn't act like a man and take responsibility, he was a complete jerk.

But Chen Lie promised Wan Ma that he couldn't say anything clearly. Chen Lie gritted his teeth, feeling suffocated.

Chen Lie looked at the night sky and coughed lightly. "Are you hungry? Do you want to eat?"

Wan Jiajia rolled her eyes inwardly. Why were you asking this at this time? Couldn't you ask something more crucial?

Her stomach growled at this moment, and Wan Jiajia said helplessly and shyly, "I'm hungry."

Chen Lie took Wan Jiajia to a roadside restaurant and ordered her favorite dishes.

Wan Jiajia didn't say a word the whole time. She just watched him order dishes for her. It was as if they were in tacit agreement. He ordered the dishes she had in mind.

"Chen Lie, do you think we won't quarrel over cooking if we get married?"

"You're the one who cooks anyway, and you'll definitely cook what I like."

Wan Jiajia looked up, her eyes curved with laughter, a sweet smile on her lips, and she tilted her head and raised an eyebrow at Chen Lie.