Chapter 19 New Year's Eve
"What's so ugly about it?" Wen Eryu asked softly, "Or are you afraid that I'll dislike you?"
"...No." Seeing that his thoughts were discovered, Shen Jize finally compromised.
He pulled up his sleeves, revealing the brown scar nakedly in front of Wen Eryu.
Fortunately, the scar did not grow any larger and is now much lighter in color than before.
After a careful observation, Wen Eryu said, "It's healing well. My dad bought a lot of medicine from Japan. I'll bring you a scar removal ointment on New Year's Eve."
"Don't bother." Shen Jize pulled down his sleeves and refused.
He didn't want to owe Wen Eryu a favor, and besides, she was the girl he liked.
"I don't care." Wen Eryu said disapprovingly. She glanced at her phone and found that Wen Liang had called her three minutes ago, but she didn't answer. "I have to go home."
"I'll take you back." Shen Jize said.
Wen Eryu sniffed her red nose. At this moment, she was like a little deer, blinking her eyelashes that were wet with water vapor.
"No need." As she turned to leave, she turned back and said, "Don't forget our agreement."
Shen Jize wanted to say something, but the girl had already gotten into the car and disappeared at the intersection.
Instead of going back, he went to Wanglai Restaurant.
The restaurant is located in a block with a lot of traffic. It is a husband-and-wife business. The store is not big, but it is always full of people. During holidays, they even add a few tables and chairs outside.
The boss, Zhang Wang, was carrying a plate of spicy chicken to the customer's table. He saw Shen Jize coming and greeted him, "Xiao Shen, why are you here so early today?"
Shen Jize said: "Brother Zhang, I want to take a day off on New Year's Day."
Zhang Wang was stunned for a moment: "Does it have to be that day?"
Shen Jize nodded: "Well, I have something important to do that day."
Zhang Wang sighed, thought for a moment, and said, "Xiao Shen, you know the store will be very busy that day. Is there anything important that needs to be done?"
Liang Fang, who was counting the bills on the side, gave him a dirty look: "Xiao Shen has been working here for so many days and has never asked for leave. What's wrong with asking for a day off for New Year's Day?"
"But..." Zhang Wang was a little embarrassed.
Liang Fang made a "tsk" sound, and Zhang Wang compromised instantly.
"Okay, okay, I'll find another young man that day."
"Thank you, Brother Zhang, thank you, Sister Fang." Shen Jize breathed a sigh of relief.
Liang Fang quietly pulled him to the kitchen and asked, "Tell Sister Fang if you want to go out and play with that little girl?"
Shen Jize didn't intend to hide it, and smiled and said, "Yes."
"Wow, our little Shen has finally made it big." Liang Fang joked, "When will you bring him over for me to see?"
"...It's still early." Shen Jize's eyes darkened. He and Wen Eryu were just friends now.
Liang Fang was an experienced person, and she saw Shen Jize's concerns at a glance, and comforted him: "It's okay, it's okay. You are still young, so take your time with emotional matters."
At this time, another group of people came into the store. Liang Fang patted him on the shoulder and said, "I'm going to take care of Xiao Shen first. If you're hungry, there's still food in the kitchen."
"good."
After Shen Jize left the hotel, he passed by a jewelry store. He had never given such places a second glance before.
But today, he stopped.
He looked through the glass at the sunflower necklace in the display cabinet, which shone particularly brightly under the light.
For some reason, Shen Jize thought of Wen Eryu the first time he saw her.
He pushed the door open and walked in. When he came out, he had an exquisite gift bag in his hand.
*
The day before the holiday is the most exciting.
During class, there were obviously more people daydreaming than usual.
Lin Cheng moved his head behind the book and asked, "What are you planning to do on New Year's Day?"
Wen Eryu glanced at the teacher on the podium, then whispered her plan to her.
Lin Cheng was so happy after hearing this: "Oh my god, that's great, Eryu. You actually asked the school hunk out. There must be something fishy going on between you two!"
"No, don't talk nonsense." Wen Eryu blushed.
Lin Cheng smiled slyly and said, "Chen Jize likes you, so you might as well agree to it."
"..." Wen Eryu said, "Not yet."
"Why not?" Lin Cheng didn't understand.
Wen Eryu couldn't put it into words. She always felt that things between her and Shen Jize were progressing too fast.
She's not ready yet.
"The teacher is looking at you, turn around quickly." Wen Eryu interrupted.
Lin Cheng actually believed it, but when she realized she had been cheated, Yao Weimin came down and stood in the middle of the classroom giving a lecture with a textbook in his hand.
On the way home from school, Lin Cheng took Wen Eryu into a clothing store. The store was full of the latest winter skirts, which were beautiful on the outside and warm, making them perfect for dates in winter.
After Lin Cheng picked out a few pieces for her, she sat on the sofa and played with her phone.
Wen Eryu changed several sets of clothes in the fitting room, and Lin Cheng kept shaking her head.
"I think this one looks good." Wen Eryu turned around in front of the fitting mirror.
Lin Cheng said, "But I always feel like something is missing."
She turned around and asked the proprietress, "Do you have anything better?"
The lady boss smiled and said, "Really? I don't usually sell them. I think you two are lucky. Wait a moment, I'll go to the warehouse and get them for you."
Five minutes later, the proprietress came over with the skirt.
Lin Cheng took a look and smiled with satisfaction. This was what she was looking for.
The pink dress is most suitable for Wen Eryu. Paired with an embroidered bow, the overall look is elegant yet cute.
"This one is really nice." Lin Cheng said.
The waist of the skirt fits Wen Eryu perfectly, outlining her graceful curves.
Wen Eryu also thought it was good. She had bought many clothes, but this one was her favorite.
After paying the money, the two went home.
Wen Liang didn't go to the company today.
When Wen Eryu came back, she saw him sitting on the sofa looking at his phone.
"Dad, I'm back."
Wen Liang put down his phone and looked up: "Why are you so late today?"
Wen Eryu picked up the bag in her hand and shook it: "I went shopping for clothes with Lin Cheng."
"Is the money enough?" Wen Liang asked with concern.
"That's enough." Wen Eryu put on her rabbit slippers and put her schoolbag and skirt on the sofa.
"I've already dealt with the matter that Zhou Yi brought up with you last time." Wen Liang said, "It's Dad's fault for making you feel wronged."
Wen Eryu didn't expect Wen Liang to know the news so quickly: "It's okay, Dad. I'll be relieved as long as you cut off contact with Xu Wenrou."
Wen Liang asked: "Can you tell Daddy now why you hate her so much?"
Wen Eryu paused and swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue. She couldn't tell Wen Liang that in his previous life, he was plotted against by Xu Wenrou, and the entire Wen family was ruined.
"She and Zhou Yi often bully me." Wen Eryu added, "When you are not around."
Wen Liang was silent. He only found out about this later. He owed his precious daughter so much.
He said in a hoarse voice: "Dad will treat you better in the future."
Wen Eryu counted on his fingers and nodded.
The grievance she had felt before being bullied by Xu Wenrou and her son disappeared in an instant. Sometimes, she just needed some simple care and comfort, and that was enough.
Wen Liang asked again: "By the way, how has that kid Shen Ji Ze been treating you recently?"
"Dad!" Wen Eryu was dumbfounded. She didn't expect Wen Liang to mention him.
"Hehe, it's okay. I just asked. If you don't want to tell me, forget it." Wen Liang got up and went upstairs.
*
On New Year's Day, the cold wind blew on Wen Eryu's delicate face, and the city center of H City was crowded with people celebrating the New Year.
She stood in the middle of the crowd with a balloon in her hand, looking down at the message list from time to time.
This winter is colder than usual. Wen Eryu sneezed several times while wearing the pink skirt she bought last time. It seems that she was not wearing enough.
Suddenly, a group of children ran past her and bumped into her arm.
The child's parents caught up with her and said to her apologetically, "Excuse me, little girl, Wang Chunchun, please stop right there!"
It was too unsafe to stand in the middle of the road, so Wen Eryu walked through the crowd and sat on a wooden chair outside a milk tea shop.
The phone in my hand vibrated.
She quickly unlocked her phone, and it was a message from Shen Jize.
SJZ: [Have you arrived yet? I might be a little late.]
Wen Kai Shui: [I'm here now. Is there something wrong with you?]
The network was stuck, so Wen Eryu stood up and walked around with his phone, trying to find a place with better signal.
Not long after, the message was sent successfully, but the other party did not reply.
Wen Eryu sat down dejectedly, pouted, and said to herself, "I hate you for never replying my messages."
She took out a crumpled piece of advertising paper from her bag. It said on it - At 0:00 on the evening of December 31st, the love fireworks will be launched on time. Then you can hug your loved one under the New Year's Eve fireworks!
It's already half past eleven, and Wen Eryu is a little worried that Shen Jize won't be able to show up on time. This love fireworks display only happens once a year, and she doesn't want to watch it alone.
Suddenly, a voice sounded behind her.
"Eryu?"
Wen Eryu turned around happily, but when she saw the other person, her smile froze in mid-air.
Song Bowen was wearing a brown coat, holding a cup of latte in his hand, looking at her with a smile.
"Look at your eyes, you seem surprised it's me?" Song Bowen walked over and joked, "It seems the person you're waiting for isn't me."
"No, no." Wen Eryu waved her hands awkwardly, "What a coincidence, Brother Bo Wen, I actually met you here."
Song Bowen handed her the latte in his hand: "I haven't had this cup before, it's still hot, warm yourself up, it's very cold tonight."
Wen Eryu was too embarrassed to refuse and took it: "Thank you."
"You look very beautiful today." Song Bowen praised without hiding his admiration.
He had never seen such a gentle voice before, very beautiful, very cute...
Wen Eryu smiled and was about to speak when a passerby suddenly shouted.
"The fireworks are about to start, let's go to the front and find a good spot to take pictures."
Wen Eryu looked around, but still couldn't see Shen Jize.
Song Bowen took in her expression and asked, "Has the person you're waiting for not arrived yet?"
"Yeah." Wen Eryu nodded and smiled bitterly, "I'll wait."
But time was ticking away. Song Bowen glanced at his watch and said, "It's almost time."
"I know." Wen Eryu's feet were sore from standing, her cashmere leather shoes kept spinning on the ground, and the coffee in her hand spilled a little because of her squeezing.
"Eryu." Song Bowen called her.
"What's wrong, Brother Bo Wen?"
"Since he's not coming, why not spend New Year's Eve with me?" He invited her sincerely.
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