Chapter 554 Extra 2 Mai Mai Overnight
Early summer, graduation season.
Today, graduates wearing bachelor's gowns and taking photos in groups can be seen everywhere on the campus of the Central Academy of Drama.
Compared with graduates in previous years, the mood of the 2020 class is even more melancholy. The exam coincided with the outbreak of influenza, and they had to stay on campus for most of the four years after enrollment, so they were naturally more reluctant to leave than their seniors.
"Mai Mai, come and take a photo!"
Zhao Jinmai, who was tidying up her bachelor's cap, heard her classmates calling her, and hurriedly agreed, then ran over in a hurry and took a happy photo together.
Compared with other classmates in the same class, she is particularly busy today. After all, among the more than 20 people in the 20th grade of the Central Academy of Drama, she is the only one who can be regarded as a star, and everyone wants to take a photo with her.
After being busy for most of the day, she finally took care of all the classmates. However, her work is not over yet. The team's publicity agent and assistant have long been ready to take a group of graduation photos and send them to fans on Weibo.
"It's not done yet—"
Zhao Jinmai pouted and said to her agent sister, "Just a nine-square grid will do. It will be dark if we shoot for a while longer."
"Okay, okay, the last group."
The publicity agent pressed the shutter button neatly, recording the little girl's coquettish expression just now, and then said with satisfaction, "Very good, this is enough."
"Wow—finally finished!"
Zhao Jinmai cheered and ran over to roughly browse the photos just taken: "Very beautiful!"
"I'll go back and pick some more, and send them out as soon as possible after selecting them."
"Okay, sister, you've worked hard!"
Zhao Jinmai smiled and said, "Actually, there's no need to be so anxious. Let's go eat first."
"Haha, come on, do you think I don't know who you're going to see later?" The publicity agent laughed teasingly, "You said you're going to eat together, but I'm afraid you're already eager for us to leave quickly."
"No—"
Zhao Jinmai's cheeks were flushed, and she responded hesitantly, pursing her lips a little embarrassedly.
Well, she did think so in her heart.
After seeing off the team members, Zhao Jinmai returned to the dormitory to change clothes. After hesitating for a while, she finally chose a pleated short dress with white boots. She
looked at the sky outside and felt that it seemed a little gloomy. She took out a coat and started to put on makeup with peace of mind.
The sky usually gets dark later in summer, but it was a little cloudy today, so the night gradually enveloped her in a short while.
"Ding~"
A reminder sounded. Zhao Jinmai glanced at the screen and saw the message prompt "boyfriend". The joy in her heart suddenly burst out. She put on her coat and prepared to go out.
"Are you going out, Mai Mai?"
"Ah, yes, a friend is looking for me."
"Oh, it feels like it may rain tonight, you be careful."
"I know, thank you... That, I won't be back tonight."
"Ah? Oh..."
After hurriedly telling her roommate, Zhao Jinmai walked out of the school gate facing the little afterglow left in the sky.
Although today is not the day to leave school, there are still many cars parked outside the school gate.
Zhao Jinmai, wearing a mask and a hat, was inconspicuous among the people coming and going. After a while, she came to a black SUV. After looking at the license plate, she opened the back door and got in.
As soon as she closed the door and before she sat down, a bunch of flowers were handed to her.
"Happy graduation!"
Meng Bai held the bouquet in his hand and said to his girlfriend in front of him with a smile: "Sorry, I had something to do at the company during the day and couldn't come."
"Ah, I know, it's okay!"
Zhao Jinmai took the bouquet and said: "Well, it smells so good... What flowers are these?"
"Lily, gardenia and rose, the flower shop owner said that sending this during the graduation season means wishing a bright future."
"Roses too?"
"Roses represent gifts from my boyfriend."
Hearing this, Zhao Jinmai's little face suddenly showed an unconcealable smile. Looking at the driver's seat, he found that the front and back of the car were separated by the middle baffle and could not be seen at all. He immediately moved forward with confidence and kissed Meng Bai on the face.
Meng Bai, who was suddenly attacked, touched the corner of his mouth, where the touch of the girl just flashed by was still lingering. Seeing the happy face of the little girl, he didn't say anything, but just pressed the call button to let the driver drive.
After the car drove for a distance, it stopped outside the gate of a courtyard with a quaint style.
Zhao Jinmai opened the door and got out of the car, then followed Meng Bai in. As soon as he turned a corridor, he felt suddenly enlightened, and in front of him was an elegant Ming Dynasty garden.
"Brother Meng Bai, what is this for?" The little girl followed her boyfriend and asked puzzledly.
"A place to eat, introduced by a friend." Meng Bai said indifferently: "This is a membership system, basically not open to the public, it is relatively quiet, and there is no need to worry about being photographed or disturbed by others."
"Oh, is this the kind of private club restaurant written in novels, which requires reservations a long time in advance and only receives one or two tables of guests at a time?"
"Well, if you put it that way, it's about the same."
The waiter led the two into the private room that had been reserved in advance, and Meng Bai sat down on one side. Zhao Jinmai subconsciously sat opposite at first, but after hesitating for a while, she pretended to be calm and stood up and sat down next to her boyfriend.
"Don't you think it's crowded?"
Meng Bai asked with a smile as he watched her actions that were trying to cover up her mistake.
The little girl blushed when her thoughts were exposed, but she did not move away and still sat here firmly.
The dishes were all reserved, so not long after the two sat down, they were served one after another.
Meng Bai had been to this place several times before. The chef's skills were definitely no problem, but there was nothing outstanding compared to other high-end restaurants. The main reason for coming here was to value privacy and quietness.
"Ding~"
With a crisp sound, the two wine glasses touched lightly in the air. Zhao Jinmai drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp. The bitterness of the alcohol made her frown immediately, and she quickly took a sip of tea to clear her mouth.
"I told you to change drinks if you're not used to it. Don't you feel uncomfortable for forcing yourself to drink?"
Meng Bai looked at the wrinkled face of the little girl and couldn't help but said.
"No, I just didn't drink much before so I'm not used to it." Zhao Jinmai said firmly: "I've graduated. I'm not a child now. It's okay to drink a little."
She insisted so much, and naturally she had her own reasons.
Although she usually called Meng Bai "boyfriend" and "girlfriend", and she could hold hands or hug when there were no outsiders, and even occasionally kiss him when he wasn't paying attention, Zhao Jinmai knew in her heart that these were just the other party accommodating her to play with her.
In fact, until now, he still regarded her as a child in his heart.
But Zhao Jinmai didn't want to continue this "playing house" relationship. She really wanted to be Meng Bai's girlfriend. And to make him know this, the first thing to do is that she is no longer the girl who is still in school, but a real, independent adult woman.
Just like now, Meng Bai wanted to give her some juice, but she insisted on drinking red wine together, even though she didn't drink much.
And she came out tonight, in addition to dating and eating, she had a bigger plan. If she was sober and hadn't drunk any alcohol, she was afraid that she would be embarrassed, but if she drank a little, she might dare to do it under the influence of drunkenness.
With this thought in mind, she took the red wine bottle on the table and poured a full glass for each of them.
"This glass to congratulate me on my graduation from college!"
"This glass to thank my boyfriend for coming to celebrate for me!
" "This, this glass, well, I hope to get more good roles in the future!"
"..."
Wow -
a crackling sound came from outside the window, followed by a muffled thunder. The first rain of early summer finally fell after brewing for a day.
In the room, Zhao Jinmai leaned back in the chair with red cheeks. Although she used a small cup, for someone who had not drunk much before, three cups were still a bit difficult to bear.
"You don't know how to drink, but you drink so quickly. You must feel uncomfortable now."
Meng Bai said leisurely, and then reached out to take the cup in front of her: "I know you are good, don't drink tonight."
"Well... OK."
Zhao Jinmai responded, but she didn't want to drink anymore. Now I feel that my consciousness is a little fuzzy. If I drink too much and pass out, I will miss this rare opportunity tonight.
She did not touch the bottle of red wine again, but started to find various topics to chat with Meng Bai. Sometimes she talked about her college life, sometimes she talked about her daily life with her roommates, or sometimes she talked about what new movie she was filming recently... In short, she kept delaying time
. For an experienced old sea king like Meng Bai, he had already seen clearly what the girl was thinking. However, he did not expose her, but patiently chatted with her.
After talking about this all night, Zhao Jinmai secretly glanced at the time on her mobile phone, and finally a look of joy appeared on her face.
"Hey, it's almost ten o'clock!"
Zhao Jinmai said in a rather exaggerated tone: "If I go back to school now, the dormitory should be closed by the time I get there. I also drank a lot of wine. If I go back, it will probably affect their rest."
Listening to the girl's artificial tone, Meng Bai almost couldn't help laughing out loud. Seeing that the other party was secretly looking at him with the corner of his eyes, he coughed lightly and said, "Yeah, it's a bit late to go back now, what should I do?"
Seeing Meng Bai's cooperation, Zhao Jinmai was immediately delighted. She turned to look at the man, holding back her shyness and said, "Um... Brother Meng Bai, if it's convenient for you, can you take me in for one night?"
After saying that, she seemed to be afraid that Meng Bai would refuse, and hurriedly raised her finger: "Just one night is fine."
Looking at the nervousness on the girl's face and the expectation in her eyes, Meng Bai felt his heart tremble.
He took a deep breath, then smiled: "Sure, stay at my place tonight."
"Okay!"
Zhao Jinmai's face instantly raised a cheerful look, and he hurriedly stood up: "Then let's go!"
"Why rush, my house won't close."
Meng Bai stood up and walked out, and soon came back with a big black umbrella: "Let's go, go home."
"Yeah!"
Zhao Jinmai stood up excitedly, followed Meng Bai like a little tail, and walked into the fine rain.
(End of this chapter)
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