Chapter 21 Thirty Thousand Stars Sleep, I Have Never Kissed Him
"I don't."
"I've been stewing this all afternoon, pick up your chopsticks and give it to me!"
He picked up his chopsticks and spoon, took a sip of the soup, then tore open a chicken wing and ate it. It was light, with little oil and a mushroom flavor.
I love to eat.
Boss Xu sighed deeply. It's always like this. This kid can always drive her half to death, but as soon as he lowers his head and becomes obedient, she can't bear it anymore.
"Is it good?"
"Um."
Ah Yu rested her chin on her hands, quietly watching him eat, and the inexplicable emptiness in her heart that morning seemed to be gradually filled.
Are you still angry with me?
Silence.
He slowly spat out the bone: "Did you go anywhere else after dinner last night?"
"No, we were supposed to go shopping together, but it was too hot last night. Walking on the street felt like being in a sauna. I don't know why it got hot so early this summer."
"Oh." He secretly rejoiced. "How was it? You seemed to like this guy surnamed Chen quite a bit yesterday."
"Is it that obvious?" Xu Zhiyu smiled, pursing her lips. "Haha, from the short time we spent together yesterday, it felt pretty good. Don't you know me? I don't have any high requirements. If we can hit it off at first sight, and things progress smoothly and gradually, that would be perfect."
"But with so many people in the world, it's easy to say 'to find someone you click with,' but it's actually very difficult."
"Hey, you're talking like you've dated so many people..." She suddenly became gossipy when the topic came up. "By the way, I haven't asked you yet, so have you dated anyone or not? Back in high school, there were quite a few people secretly having sex!"
His eyes darkened. "Never dated, never liked. You are the first, the last, the only one."
"That's true..." she murmured, "Some top student like you wouldn't be interested in these things, no wonder you and Xiaoyan were together last time..."
"What happened between her and me?" Lin Xingmian frowned.
"Oh, no, I don't know if she told you or not, but you tutored her for an entire afternoon, she probably couldn't stand your genius-like thinking, hahaha."
Xu Zhiyu was worried that Chi Xiaoyan hadn't told Xingmian her feelings yet. After all, it was between the two of them, and if she hadn't said it, she couldn't say it for her. It would be better if Chi Xiaoyan confessed to Xingmian herself. So she spoke cryptically.
Even though it was said in a veiled way, the perceptive Lin immediately understood the meaning behind her words.
Without the slightest hesitation: "She said I refused."
Xu Zhiyu was slightly surprised.
Is it because of studying?
"no."
"Why is that?"
After she asked the question, the boy opposite her suddenly looked at her with intense gaze.
Ah Yu tilted her head: "Hmm?"
...
Lin Xingmian: "Summer vacation is in a little over a month. Before the vacation, the homeroom teacher said there will be a parent-teacher meeting. Will you be able to go?"
"Me? Go there as your parent?" she asked in surprise, pointing to herself.
"It's just a matter of giving a perfunctory response, as my... older sister."
She felt something was off. The supermarket was right next to the No. 1 Middle School every day, and so many people came and went. Who knows, maybe their homeroom teacher had even come to the supermarket to buy things?
"How about I talk to my parents and see if either of them has time to help you open the shop? I'm here guarding the shop every day, are you sure your homeroom teacher and classmates won't recognize me? I'm afraid I'll be exposed right away."
He swallowed hard. "How could that be? You just need to disguise yourself a little, and no one will recognize you, just like that day."
"Which day?" A-Yu squinted at Lin Xingmian, then looked away, his ears burning.
"..." "The day you met Li Tingyang..."
"Oh—" she said with a knowing smile, "So that's the kind of style you like?"
"I don't understand." He finished the last drop of soup in the small earthenware pot. "I'm going to wash the dishes."
Xu Zhiyu watched him get up and leave his seat, her smile carrying a deeper meaning.
Haha, young man.
His parents are gone, and his relatives probably don't usually pay for his meals, but why did he refuse when I suggested that my parents go?
He must be so concerned about my looks that he insists I attend his parent-teacher conference; it's his way of saving face!
Do you think I don't know you?
Kids' mentality, really.
With a relaxed expression, she casually asked as she walked downstairs, "What's the exact time? I'll see if I'm free then."
"July 12th afternoon. You—" Come or don't come, it's up to you.
Lin Xingmian suddenly stopped, and the last four words almost slipped out out of his mouth out of habit.
Ah Yu turned around on the stairs and looked at him, who was washing dishes at the bar, with a puzzled expression. "What's wrong with me?"
"Sister, you must come."
She raised her chin and smiled brightly: "Okay then, I'll definitely go."
...
.
[Baby, are you off work yet?]
I miss you so much.
[No poker plans for tonight? I've already bought movie tickets, don't stand me up.]
【Huh? Where's my little princess? Why isn't she replying to my messages? Let me guess, she's probably busy checking inventory and doing accounts, right?】
Her phone kept buzzing with messages. Busy as she was, Ms. Xu took a moment to glance at the screen and was overwhelmed by the sweetness of the messages in the chat box. She quickly got back to her work, a slow smile playing on her lips.
Half a month had passed since Xu Zhiyu first met Shen Siqing. During this time, the two chatted every day and went on dates after get off work. Xu Zhiyu even taught him how to play mahjong and took him to Fengyun Mahjong Parlor every few days. He was much smarter than Li Jiajing and quickly got the hang of it. He could win money without her guidance, which pleased Boss Xu.
In the past two weeks, their relationship has developed rapidly, reaching a period of deep ambiguity.
She and Shen Siqing agreed that after three months of being together, they would officially announce their relationship on social media.
For Ayu, Chen Siqing was like a prince who had fallen from the sky. He was so perfect, and they were so compatible. His inner and outer qualities, his family background, his job, his lifestyle, and his personality were all so perfect that it was unimaginable why there could be someone in the world who was so compatible with her.
Since they met, they have never argued or disagreed on anything; everything has gone incredibly smoothly.
She had to admit that she had finally found her life partner.
It was only after she got together with Shen Siqing that she realized that being in love is truly such a wonderful thing.
Now she can finally understand Mint Sister's happiness!
"Phew, finally done."
Ms. Xu shut down her computer, rubbed her neck, and then smiled as she picked up her phone to reply:
Mr. Shen is so clever, hehe.
I'm done! Where are you? I'm coming to find you.
Chen: [Are you hungry? Have you eaten tonight?]
Fish: [I only ate a little bit, saving room for a late-night snack after the movie!]
Chen: [Okay, after the movie I'll take my little princess out for something delicious!]
Fish: [Yay!]
Chen: [(Location information) I'll wait for you here. Take a taxi directly from Huainan Lane.]
Fish: [Received! Mr. Shen!]
Chen: [(Dotingly) You silly goose.]
Ah Yu hummed a song as she ran to the bathroom to do her hair and makeup. Then she carefully turned off the water, electricity, and gas and closed the shop door.
After locking the door, she checked the location information sent by Chen Siqing. Fortunately, it was in a square in Dongcheng, about a ten-minute taxi ride away, not too far. Even if she stayed out late, she could get some rest earlier.
Thinking of this warmed her heart. He was always so considerate and thoughtful, and Ayu was always touched by these little details.
Just as she was focused on looking at her phone and choosing a taxi, a cool breeze suddenly blew from behind, and someone hugged her from behind!
She jumped in fright and screamed, "Ah!"
"Shh, baby, it's me." He put his arm around her waist, turned his head and whispered in her ear, his warm breath making her weak all over.
"Didn't you say you were waiting for me at the shopping mall? You lied! You scared me to death!"
She spoke words of reproach, but her face clearly showed happiness.
“How could I bear to let you take a taxi here by yourself?” He rested his chin on her head. “I get off work at five o’clock, and I was stuck in traffic for an hour on my way here. I peeked at you from the flower shop across the street and waited for an hour and a half before you closed up shop.”
"Spying? Well, since you came so early, why didn't you come to my shop to keep me company?"
"Why are you surprised that I went to the store to keep you company?"
He smiled charmingly and let go of her. "Okay, there are too many people around here, so I won't hold your hand for now. Let's go to the car to get our fingers together."
"Who wants to get close to you? Ugh, I won't get close to a liar."
Shen Siqing affectionately ruffled her hair, and the two went to the nearby parking lot together.
.
After getting in the car, she fastened her seatbelt first. The air conditioning was on, but her heart was pounding.
He turned his head to look at her nervous appearance and found it extremely cute. He reached out and gently rubbed her burning earlobe.
"Okay, if you don't resist this time, I'll take your first kiss."
Xu Zhiyu didn't respond. She gripped the seatbelt tightly with both hands, her heart pounding right next to her ears.
Thump, thump, thump...
She stared blankly into the air, silently feeling herself gradually becoming flushed and hot, as if she were about to boil over, her whole body steaming, and her head feeling like it was about to smoke.
Before the car even started, Chen Siqing reached out and unbuckled her seatbelt.
He turned to the side, cupped her face in his palm, and pulled her closer to him.
His palms were broad and warm. As their breaths drew closer, Ayu relaxed, leaned trustingly into his hands, and closed her eyes expectantly.
He cupped her soft face in his hands, rubbing her lips with his thumbs and brushing her eyelashes with his index fingers.
Ayu felt itchy from his fingertips, her eyelids trembled slightly, and she stuck out her tongue and pursed her lips.
Shen Siqing carefully examined her with her eyes closed, her voice hoarse: "Baby is so beautiful. You tempt me like this every day, but I can't have you. It makes me so hungry."
"Who seduced you—"
She suddenly opened her beautiful eyes, her expression angry.
Seeing her open her eyes, he smiled slightly, leaned forward, and kissed her unexpectedly!
When Ayu opened her eyes, she saw his magnified features. As he kissed her, for a moment, she didn't know what was happening, but countless images flashed before her eyes, fragments of memories.
Raising eyes, lowering eyes; anger, indifference; gloom, resentment; softness, a gentle smile.
Ah—my chest hurts so much, it feels like that again!
"No!" she cried out, then suddenly recoiled.
Chen Siqing's kiss fell short.
He raised his eyelids and watched as Ah Yu clutched her chest, shrinking painfully against the car door. He felt a sense of loss, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.
"Still not working?"
The ambiguous atmosphere inside the car, dampened by the disappointment, vanished completely.
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