Chapter 2 002 Handsome Guy
In early June in Suzhou, the sun was scorching and the air was filled with sticky heat.
Xue Yi was awakened by a stomach cramp. She frowned and reached out to grope for her cell phone on the bedside table. As soon as she touched the screen, a faint light appeared in the dim room.
14:28.
There were three missed calls.
No wonder I felt dizzy and hungry.
She stood up, her long black hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall. While answering the call, she walked to the window in her slippers. With a swish, the heavy blackout curtains were suddenly pulled open.
The blazing afternoon sun poured in, filling the room.
The bedroom is decorated in a simple and luxurious style, with cool silk sheets and huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the bustling streets of Suzhou.
"My baby, you finally woke up!" The voice of my best friend Guo Yingying came from the other end of the phone.
"It's a rare weekend, so of course I have to sleep until I wake up naturally." Xue Yi walked into the bathroom, turned on the speaker and put the phone on the sink.
After washing up, she walked into the kitchen, took out the toast from the refrigerator and stuffed it into the bread maker, then turned around and skillfully operated the hand brewing kettle.
"...Don't be late for the party at 8 o'clock tonight! For you, I have collected several handsome guys with high looks!" Guo Yingying's voice was excited and proud.
Xue Yi twitched the corners of his mouth.
It is obvious that this girl is obsessed with men and uses her as a cover.
"I understand, Mr. Birthday Star."
As she responded, she suddenly felt a warm, wet itch at her ankle, and couldn't help but cry out: "Hiss——"
"What's the matter?"
"Just now, a little raindrop licked me."
"Are you still raising it?"
"Yeah! Never mind, I'll see you later."
Guo Yingying is her childhood friend who grew up with her in kindergarten.
After graduating from high school, Guo Yingying went directly to study in the UK. She did not choose to go abroad with him, but instead entered the top N University School of Life Sciences in Suzhou. After Guo Yingying returned to China last year, she learned that she was in Suzhou and also ran over.
"Snap—" the toast bounced up.
Xue Yi spread some blueberry jam on the dog, picked up the bread, walked to the automatic feeder and added some dog food, and then contacted the aunt who often came to clean to help walk the dog.
"Little Raindrop, it's time to eat."
A Chinese pastoral dog with shiny fur trotted over, rubbed her legs affectionately, and started to eat voraciously.
After Xue Yi finished eating the toast, her stomach discomfort was mostly relieved. She turned on the Bluetooth to connect to the speaker and played an English song:
"I see the crystal raindrops fall
I saw crystal raindrops falling
And the beauty of it all
And all the beautiful things
When the sun shines through
When the sun shines all around
To make those rainbows in my mind
These rainbows are imprinted in my mind
………”
The lazy and low female voice in the jazz style gradually filled the entire room like a gentle tide.
Xue Yi swayed her shoulders to the rhythm and walked into the bathroom.
The warm water flows across the skin like silk, outlining the curves of the body in the mist...
The sound of dripping water gradually stopped.
Xue Yi walked out wrapped in a soft bathrobe, with water droplets dripping from the wet ends of her hair. She slowly walked towards the cloakroom and began to choose what to wear tonight.
She scanned the rows of clothing before settling on a white cotton and linen shirt of excellent texture, paired with a well-tailored pair of beige straight-leg jeans, and finally, nude pointed-toe low-heeled shoes.
Simple, neat, yet elegant.
The outfit is done, next is the makeup.
Xue Yi has never liked heavy makeup. She simply put on a light layer of foundation and a bean paste-colored lipstick.
"bite--"
At six o'clock in the evening, the doorbell rang on time. It was my aunt coming to walk the dog.
Xue Yi tied the leash to Xiao Yudian and handed it to him. "Thank you, Aunt Zhang."
"No trouble..." Zhang Ping took the leash with a smile, her eyes lingering on Xue Yi's face for a second. The girl, who usually wore no makeup, was wearing a little makeup. "You look very beautiful today."
"Thanks."
Xue Yi thanked him politely.
Aunt Zhang has worked as a housekeeper in her family for four years. Not only is she diligent and conscientious in her work, but more importantly, she has a great sense of propriety and never oversteps the boundaries to pry into any privacy.
"Then I'm going to take Raindrop for a walk."
"good."
Xue Yi closed the door, loosely tied up her long hair, picked up her shoulder bag, and stepped into the deepening dusk.
*
At the entrance of the bar full of lights and wine, there are several limited edition supercars with exaggerated shapes and high value, attracting many passers-by to stop and take pictures.
Xue Yi walked straight into the bar as he walked through the crowd.
A cacophony of sound poured out from behind the door, leading down a long corridor into the depths. The glass mirrors on both sides shone dazzlingly under the changing colorful lights, and the air was filled with the sweet and pungent scents of various perfumes.
"Yiyi, here!!!"
In the VIP booth, Guo Yingying waved vigorously. She wore delicate makeup, a white off-the-shoulder top, and shorts, looking stylish and eye-catching. She was surrounded by equally eye-catching young men and women.
Xue Yi quickly scanned the crowd, frowned slightly, and lowered his voice: "Are these the handsome guys you mentioned as 'hidden gems'?"
The foundation on their faces was thicker than hers, their eyeliner was flared, and their hair was neither long nor short, so it was difficult to tell their gender for a moment.
"Yeah! So what? There are some internet celebrities with hundreds of thousands of followers!"
"...As long as you like it."
Guo Yingying stood up and raised her voice with a hint of boasting, "Proudly introducing, this is my childhood friend and best friend, a wealthy woman! When she's happy, she'll easily tip ten or eight carnivals without a care in the world!"
The originally curious gazes were instantly mixed with eagerness and flattery, and several boys were already ready to make a move.
Xue Yi frowned, nudged Guo Yingying with his elbow, and scolded her softly, "Don't talk nonsense."
"You're looking for a live-in son-in-law, aren't you?" Guo Yingying said nonchalantly, "This is a rare opportunity. Go ahead and pick one out to see if there's anyone who suits your taste!"
Almost as soon as the words fell, a boy with medium-length chestnut hair and a preppy suit leaned over, a sweet smile on his face, and his voice was soft and gentle: "Hello, fairy sister! My name is Zuo Bin, and my Douyin account is 'Zuo Zuo has eight-pack abs'. I currently have over 500,000 followers. Can you follow me, sister~"
He blinked his eyes, trying to show some energy.
Xue Yi is not a big fan of DouX, and she doesn't know the value of 500,000 fans. She just got goosebumps when the other party called her "sister".
She raised her hand and called to a passing waiter: "A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, less ice." Then she turned to Zuo Bin and forced a perfunctory smile: "Hello."
"Sister~ Why are you drinking juice at the bar? How boring..."
Zuo Bin seemed not to notice her coldness. He picked up the opened foreign wine next to him, poured half of it into the empty glass, and added a few cubes of ice.
He handed it to Xue Yi attentively and leaned closer to her. "This is the most delicious drink! I'll drink it with you, sister."
"A-choo!" The strong and pungent smell of perfume filled the entire nasal cavity.
Xue Yi wanted to evade the question, but she didn't expect the other party to be so tactless. She slowly pushed away the wine glass that was about to reach her lips and said coldly, "Sorry, I'm allergic to alcohol."
Zuo Bin's smile froze, he withdrew his hand awkwardly, then took a sip of wine to hide his embarrassment, a trace of disdain flashing across his eyes.
If it weren't for Guo Yingying's sake, he wouldn't bother to curry favor with her. A woman who can spend money on himself is called a rich woman, and a woman who refuses to spend money is at best an ungrateful woman.
Later, several boys who thought they were good-looking came forward to chat with her, but without exception, they were all sent away by Xue Yi with a cold face.
Seeing that they could not gain any benefits, the flattery on their faces quickly faded and they began to whisper to each other openly.
Xue Yi crossed his arms over his chest, a sneer on his face.
He wants to find a rich woman, but can't stand even the slightest cold face. He has to depend on his boss's mood when working. Does he really think she is doing charity? At least he should look like a real man, right?
After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere in the booth became even more lively, but her side was deserted.
Everyone's laughter was getting louder and louder, smoke was curling around their fingertips, blurring the light and shadows and making their throats tight.
"I'm going to the bathroom."
Xue Yi didn't want to spoil Guo Yingying's fun, nor did she want to put herself in a difficult position, so she found an excuse to escape from this chaotic place.
*
Not far away is the VIP box area
"Brother Yuan, if you lose, you have to accept the punishment!"
"This time, on my big adventure, I'm going to confess my love to the first girl I meet!"
The silver-haired man leaned against the sofa, his brows furrowed, his slender fingers holding the wine glass.
His eyes scanned the crowd and finally stopped on a white figure - wearing a simple shirt and jeans, which was out of place with the surrounding environment.
Xue Yi struggled to make her way through the crowd. Just as she reached the corner, a pair of strong hands suddenly grabbed her wrist.
The world spun around her, and her back slammed hard against the hard wall, sending a dull pain through her shirt and into her skin.
Who is so rude?
She raised her eyes angrily, and a head of flamboyant silver hair suddenly caught her sight.
The other person looked young, with a cold white complexion. Under the fine silver bangs, thick long eyelashes almost covered most of the pupils, and no emotion could be seen in the deep peach blossom eyes.
His facial features were delicate and sharp, without any trace of greasy makeup on his face, only pure tough handsomeness, which made Xue Yi's eyes light up as she just came out of a group of greasy-faced men.
The man exuded an aura of keeping strangers away, yet he spoke bewitching words of love.
"Sister, what type of boys do you like?"
He wore only a black vest, outlining his toned muscles. His broad shoulders were brimming with sexual tension. The Givenchy sunglasses casually perched on his head added a touch of unruliness. His earrings shone coldly under the light. His tall figure slowly approached, his warm lips brushing against her earlobe. "Could it be... a biting wolfhound?"
Xue Yi's heart skipped a beat.
I have to admit that the man in front of me is impeccable in appearance, figure and temperament.
But the more I look at this face, the more familiar it looks.
In a flash, some fragments of memory were instantly ignited.
When silver hair turns to black hair, the vest turns into a shirt.
Isn’t this the company’s new intern, Yu Zeyuan?
Is he working as... a male model in a bar?
Yu Zeyuan saw that the other party was not as shy and flustered as he had expected. Instead, he looked at him calmly, critically, and even with a hint of mockery.
This look instantly ignited his suppressed anger. Just as he was about to pull his hand back, the other party held it back.
"Little brother..." Xue Yi's voice was cold, "Your actions constitute sexual harassment."
Those bright black eyes lingered on his face for a moment, and her tone softened a bit, "But since you're pretty, forget it."
Then, a cold black card was stuffed into his palm.
"If possible, can you come to my house and be my son-in-law?"
“??!”
Yu Zeyuan stood there in a daze: With this face and these branded clothes, do I look like a son-in-law who married into the family?
The other party didn't seem to notice his unusual behavior and continued to increase the offer: "Luxury cars and mansions are not a problem. There's also a five-digit pocket money every month..."
Do you really think he's a gigolo who lives off you?
Yu Zeyuan's face darkened visibly, his eyes were cold enough to freeze someone to death, he sneered and just raised his hand.
The brothers who had been hiding in the dark watching the fun saw that the situation was not good, and rushed out to grab his arms and drag him in the opposite direction: "Sorry, beautiful lady, he's drunk, don't mind it!"
Just... leaving?
Xue Yi looked at the black card that was forced back into his hand, stunned for a second, then he rubbed the surface of the card with his fingers as if to feel its temperature, and the corners of his lips curved up in a very shallow arc.
This man is quite interesting.
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