Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Spending Day 18
Liu Yue once heard her roommates say during a chat that playing with ambiguity is the most common tactic used by boys.
They'll send out clear enough signals to make you consider the possibility of a relationship, but they won't express it explicitly, leaving you guessing and testing the waters.
Does he like me? What does he like about me? Does he mean something else? Am I overthinking this? If I ask, will it seem presumptuous?
Once you start to hesitate and hesitate, this matter will become more and more important to you. If he continues to be hot and cold, and is close and distant, your heart will also be in turmoil.
However, there is a way to crack it——
"do you like me?"
Suddenly, Ji Zishuo heard Liu Yue asking a direct question.
Perhaps because she was afraid that he didn't hear clearly or didn't react, Liu Yue looked into his eyes and asked again.
"Junior brother, do you like me?"
Even though the convertible was a bit noisy and the roofless sports car couldn't isolate him from the hustle and bustle of the city, these words still carried on the wind and reached his ears.
Ji Zishuo hesitated for a moment: "If I say no, will you be angry?"
"Of course not." Liu Yue smiled. "Look how nervous you are, your hands are shaking. I was just joking with you."
"The green light will be on soon, let's go."
Were his hands shaking? Ji Zishuo couldn't help but doubt himself.
The light turned green, and he stepped on the accelerator. The sports car's acceleration was indeed rapid, and the push back was strong, but in a busy city, traffic rules had to be followed, and there was no room for reckless driving.
Was she really just kidding?
Until the two of them arrived at their destination and Ji Zishuo opened the car door for Liu Yue, he still didn't get the truth from her expression.
After getting off the bus, Liu Yue discovered that the mall was much more desolate than she had expected. Yesterday, she had been so focused on searching for the nearest Haidilao that she hadn't considered the mall's condition.
It seems like I won’t have many opportunities to spend money here anymore. I’ll have to find another place after eating hot pot…
Ji Zishuo thought the same thing, and in the elevator he asked Liu Yue, "Do you want to go see a movie later?"
There have been no blockbusters recently, so Liu Yue is not particularly interested, but it’s nice to kill time.
"All right." She nodded first, then asked Ji Zishuo: "Why didn't you call me Senior Sister just now?"
Ji Zishuo: "I'm only one grade younger than you, and I started school earlier, so maybe we're the same age."
"Then I am also a senior sister." Liu Yue glanced at him, "I would be happier if I were called senior sister."
"Okay, Senior Sister."
The elevator door opened, and Ji Zishuo made a gesture of invitation, "Senior Sister, please go."
This action... Liu Yue is almost hallucinating as if she is Brother Strong.
By the way, do boys with some money like to regard gentlemanly demeanor as a fashionable item?
After taking their seats, Liu Yue handed the tablet to Ji Zishuo, telling him to feel free to order whatever he wanted.
Ji Zishuo ordered a few Wagyu beef dishes. When he handed the tablet to Liu Yue for her to look over, she didn't even blink and didn't look embarrassed at all, so he probably believed the financial strength she showed when she talked about the Porsche.
So when she asked that in the car, was she really joking, or was she feeling a little unhappy and warning him?
He was in a state of confusion, while Liu Yue opposite him was immersed in ordering food.
Seafood, tripe, shrimp balls... whatever she wants to eat, she gets.
The biggest advantage of dining with two people is that it is more convenient to order food. Sometimes Liu Yue needs not half a portion, but 1/4 portion, and Ji Zishuo's appearance makes up for this well.
Liu Yue also figured it out now. Whether he really wanted to pursue her or just wanted to tease her, that was his business. Why should she think so much about it?
She didn't have any thoughts like that about Ji Zishuo, so whether he was serious or not had no effect on her.
How could a passionate foodie let this little bit of sentimentality affect his speed in enjoying the hotpot?
As soon as the pot is opened, Liu Yue can't wait to put the dishes in. From ingredients that need to be boiled for a while to those that can be eaten in a few seconds, Liu Yue accurately controls the order and time, and her chopsticks and mouth never stop.
Ji Zishuo tried to talk about something several times, but Liu Yue's mouth was always busy. The only responses she could give him were "This is cooked, eat it quickly," "Pick this up," and "This is delicious, eat more."
Ji Zishuo: ...
When she comes out to eat, does she really just want to eat?
So, were you really just joking?
Ji Zishuo was thinking about something, so the food in his mouth didn't taste very good, but Liu Yue was eating happily, and the aroma of butter was her source of happiness.
When they were almost done eating, Ji Zishuo prepared to buy movie tickets.
He asked Liu Yue which cinema she wanted to go to. Liu Yue thought about it and said it would be best to find a big shopping mall because she wanted to buy something.
Ji Zishuo: "What do you want to buy, Senior Sister?"
"Anything is fine. I'll buy anything I like." Liu Yue answered honestly, "I usually have two hobbies: eating and shopping. I feel uncomfortable if I don't spend money for a day."
Even though it sounds pretentious, it is really the truth.
If you don’t spend money, you won’t get any cash back from the system. If you can’t make money from the system, Liu Yue will feel that she has lost a lot.
Ji Zishuo: ...
The former has already been seen, and as for the latter, it is probably crazy as well.
"Then let's go to MixC," he said. "It's close to school and has a wider range of shopping."
Liu Yue nodded and said that Vientiane City was also a good choice.
The money she has left today is not enough to buy a luxury store, but she can spend it freely in the supermarket and buy some snacks. When the winter vacation comes, she will start to be a blogger!
It was only when Liu Yue arrived at Vientiane City that she realized that Ji Zishuo had bought a VIP ticket.
That's right, nowadays there are VIP rooms for watching movies, with standard tickets costing 300 yuan per person, and there are also dedicated lounges. Seeing Ji Zishuo's familiar look, it's clear that he comes here often.
"Rich people really know how to enjoy life." Liu Yue muttered to the system in her mind, "I thought forty or fifty yuan for a regular movie ticket was expensive enough, but I didn't expect them to spend hundreds of yuan per viewing."
Even though there's all-you-can-eat Haagen-Dazs and popcorn cake sausages...it's not worth the money anyway.
Although she was complaining in her heart, Liu Yue still grabbed two scoops of ice cream and ate them first.
There are not only ice cream snacks here, but also braised cold dishes. Of course, they are not served in the cinema, but in a special room.
Liu Yue regretted eating so much hot pot that she couldn't even eat much ice cream. She checked the prices on a shopping website and found six cups for only 129 yuan, which made her feel better.
Yes, she still hasn't adapted to her wealthy status - for her, Haagen-Dazs is no longer a rare thing.
Liu Yue had originally thought about buying some at the supermarket later, but after finishing two scoops, she felt the taste was just so-so. Possession is indeed the best way to dispel enchantment, especially when she can have it anytime, anywhere.
After entering the VIP room, Liu Yue was surprised to find that the number of seats was much smaller than she had expected.
This sofa...it's really comfortable to sit on. The seat is very spacious and can be adjusted in many angles. Given the distance and height difference between the front and back, even if she lies down, it won't affect the people in the back row.
Of course, Liu Yue didn't have that kind of worry right now. Because today was a weekday, and it wasn't even night yet, she and Ji Zishuo were the only ones in the VIP room.
During the movie, Liu Yue felt a little cold, so Ji Zishuo pressed the service bell and a staff member brought in a blanket. Because it was so comfortable to sit here, Liu Yue fell asleep wrapped in the blanket.
...It was comfortable, but it also proved that the movie was quite boring. Liu Yue didn't feel sorry at all for missing the later plot, but she felt a little embarrassed towards Ji Zishuo, after all, it was his treat.
"It's okay." Ji Zishuo didn't care. "The movie isn't important. I was just trying to make Senior Sister happy. I can only blame the movie for not being good."
Liu Yue agreed with this and decided to learn the consumption concept of rich people.
Spending money is for happiness. As long as this goal is achieved, the process is not important, and "wasting half of the movie" is not important. The most important thing is that she feels comfortable.
After coming out of the cinema, Liu Yue said she wanted to go shopping on the underground floor, and Ji Zishuo agreed to follow her.
"I'll help Senior Sister carry her things later and then take you back."
Ji Zishuo put his hands in his pockets and said, "Today I am your driver and waiter. If you are satisfied with my service, please remember to give me a big tip later."
Liu Yue really wanted to cooperate with his performance because she also wanted to experience what it felt like to give a tip, but unfortunately, she had no cash on her.
If you transfer money, you won’t have this unique feeling.
She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Do you really tip when you go out with friends? How much do you usually tip?"
Well... Ji Zishuo's expression was a little subtle.
He said: "When I go out, I usually give money to the concierge who helps with parking and carrying luggage. It depends on my mood and whether I have cash on me. As for other occasions... I basically don't go."
He paused and turned the topic to Liu Yue: "Why do you ask this, Senior Sister? Is your family very strict? I dare not say that."
Liu Yue hissed in her heart. Her life experience did not match her displayed spending power, but there was nothing she could do about it.
Fortunately, as long as she doesn't feel guilty or show weakness, others will help her come up with a suitable excuse, and she won't have to hold up a loudspeaker to publicize her "background" everywhere.
She mumbled a few words and skipped the subject.
Having just been to the supermarket not long ago, Liu Yue wasn't very enthusiastic about spending money at Ole this time. After shopping around and paying the bill, she still had a little over 5,000 yuan left to spend for the day.
So, what else should I buy...
After coming out of the supermarket, Liu Yue continued to look for her target and saw a store with many dolls on display.
Ji Zishuo, who had just said he would help her carry things, was now following her with empty hands.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to help carry the things, it’s just that Liu Yue bought too much and his sports car couldn’t fit them all, so it would be more appropriate to arrange for delivery... By the way, why does she love snacks so much?
Ji Zishuo's gaze followed Liu Yue, while Liu Yue, who was walking in front, had already attracted all her attention by the dolls on the shelves.
She didn't know much about doll brands, but she had come across Jellycat online and was familiar with its classic Barcelo Bear and Bonnie Rabbit.
Liu Yue had two strong impressions of this brand: its price, and its "comfort doll" appeal. She had seen promotional material about it, and realized that comfort is needed not only by children but also by stressed-out adults.
So... is this thing really that magical that it can make people feel good just by touching it?
Liu Yue tried it out of curiosity, and it did feel good. As for the healing effect... maybe it was because she was in a good condition now and didn't need it to heal her for the time being.
How could a rich person have worries? The happiness that money brings her is beyond imagination.
The price of this brand of dolls starts at a few hundred yuan, and the larger ones cost several thousand yuan.
In the past, expensiveness was its disadvantage, but for Liu Yue now, it is just a string of numbers that need to be calculated.
She picked out an oversized snow tiger and planned to cuddle it to sleep. It was only a little over two thousand, which was totally acceptable.
Now that you are here, you must buy its classic products.
Liu Yue picked out a few more rabbits, a few bears, and even a bear blanket. She thought the Peanut Penguin was the cutest, but unfortunately, the store only had a small size.
The clerk added her WeChat and said that he would notify her if Peanut Penguin of other sizes arrived, and also welcomed her to purchase other new and replenished products. Liu Yue gladly agreed.
Ji Zishuo also wanted to buy a doll. He said he wanted to give it to his little niece and asked Liu Yue to help him choose one.
My little niece... Liu Yue suddenly thought of Liu Xingran.
Xingran liked her very much when she was a child, but now, she probably has forgotten her for a long time.
"You can buy any of these classic products," Liu Yue pointed to them. "And those shoulder bags. I think the Yun Duo ones are the best looking. They're a little small, but kids don't need to carry too much."
As she was talking, Liu Yue bought one for herself.
Although she already has a small-capacity bag...but who would complain about having too many bags? They can be matched with different clothes.
Buy it, if you like it!
Ji Zishuo listened to Liu Yue's suggestion. Liu Yue thought he was buying one, but he ended up buying six of the same style.
"There are many children in my family," he explained, "and the children always think others' things are better. If I buy different styles, they might quarrel."
Well, this is indeed...
Liu Yue thought, it seems that as long as a man is willing to put his heart into it, he won't be so careless and won't use the excuse of "we grown men don't understand this".
Ji Zishuo helped carry the several large bags of things she bought at Jellycat.
Even if they were all plush toys, their combined weight was considerable. Liu Yue had originally wanted to carry it herself, as she felt bad for making her junior brother work so hard, but the more she said this, the more Ji Zishuo got excited and refused to give it to her.
"It's very light," he emphasized. "I work out regularly, so this weight is nothing."
Liu Yue: ...
Well, since he is so concerned about his reputation, she can still relax.
Ji Zishuo not only drove her back to school, but also helped her carry her shopping bags all the way to the dormitory building and helped her put them in the elevator.
"Just send it here," Liu Yue said. "Thank you, Junior Brother. I originally invited you to dinner to repay you, but today it seems I owe you again."
Ji Zishuo asked, "When will Senior Sister treat me to a meal next time?"
"Let's talk about it later. You still have to prepare for the final exam. I'll treat you after you finish the exam."
Liu Yue was about to press the elevator door close button when she suddenly heard Ji Zishuo calling her name.
It’s not “senior sister”, nor is it a vague nickname. He calls her Liu Yue.
"Liu Yue." He paused for a moment, "What you asked me before... was it really just a joke?"
Liu Yue blinked.
To be honest, she was not good at dealing with this kind of situation, but even if she had never eaten pork, she had always seen pigs run, and the night chats in the dormitory over the past few years were not in vain.
She searched her mind for a sentence: "So what answer do you want from me?"
——Don’t accept the challenge, don’t express your opinion, just throw the problem to the other party.
This trick was indeed effective. When the elevator door closed, Liu Yue saw dullness and confusion in Ji Zishuo's expression, and he seemed to be blushing a little.
Haha, teasing others is really fun!
Liu Yue hummed happily, she had a really happy day today.
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