Chapter 12 Sister San Tiao, Don't Go on Blind Dates
"Cough, cough..." Mr. Xu, who was focused on getting his noodles, choked and blushed when Aunt Wang shouted.
The boy quickly reached out, wanting to pat her back.
But the footsteps on the stairs became clearer, and Aunt Wang's face appeared from below. He withdrew his hand that had been frozen in mid-air, and got up to pour her a glass of warm water at the bar.
"I've wanted to ask you about this for a long time, but I was too embarrassed. It wasn't until this morning when Aunt Xu told me about your thoughts that I realized you want to be in a relationship!"
Xu Zhiyu took the water glass and took a sip. She glanced at the boy awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed, and replied to Aunt Wang, "It's alright. I'll let things take their course. If there's someone to date, I'll date. If not, it's fine to stay single."
How shameless! Aunt Wang, why did you bring this up in front of others!
The boy opposite her narrowed his eyes, as if trying to see through her guilty conscience.
Aunt Wang noticed Ayu's awkwardness, so she warmly pulled her up from the chair and led her outside to the balcony, where the two chatted quietly.
"Auntie, I'm not lying to you. I have a distant aunt here. They only have one son, and he's incredibly handsome! You know I like tall guys. I wouldn't even bother introducing you to short ones. Come on, here's a picture for you to see... This young man is eloquent and charming. Most importantly, he has a great job—a civil servant! A secure job! If it were any other girl, I wouldn't even bother introducing her to him!"
Hearing her say that, Ayu couldn't help but smile: "Aunt Wang, you're making him sound so perfect. If he's really that good, then why would he need to go on blind dates?"
After she finished speaking, she felt a sharp gaze fixed on her from inside the room. But when she looked up, she saw the boy inside eating his noodles obediently.
"You don't understand. The better a boy's conditions are, the more arrogant he becomes. Our aunt's son has always wanted to find a girl he likes, and I heard he looks down on many girls who like him." Aunt Wang looked Xu Zhiyu up and down.
"Actually, most of those boys who say they want to find someone they like are just because the girls who like them aren't pretty enough. In this day and age, it's not about how virtuous a girl is anymore, it's all about her looks! My Xiaohuai can't do anything, but her boyfriend still loves her."
Mr. Xu stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.
"Does Aunt Wang mean... only a stunning beauty like me can win him over?"
"Oh my God!" Aunt Wang covered her mouth, a wide grin spreading across her face. "His skin is thicker than a wall!"
Then she added, "This person is great in every way, except he's a bit older; he's probably around 29 this year..."
Xu Zhiyu's eyes widened: "29??"
Aunt Wang looked a little embarrassed. "Are you bothered by this? Actually, men mature later than women, and men like this are more caring."
Ah Yu was eventually persuaded by Aunt Wang's words. She thought they made a lot of sense and agreed to the matter, planning to meet with Aunt Wang first.
As Aunt Wang left, she glanced at the young man on the second floor several times, wondering if he knew her and if she had offended him before. His deep, dark eyes made her feel uneasy.
After coming in from the balcony, the noodles in her bowl had clumped together and were sticking tightly to each other.
She looked at the dry clump of noodles in the boy's bowl and asked in surprise, "I didn't cook much, can't you finish it?"
He replied, "I'll wait for you to come in so we can eat together."
A warm feeling flowed through Mr. Xu's heart. Looking at his smooth and shiny hair, he almost couldn't resist reaching out to touch it.
The two then continued eating breakfast together, as if the little incident from earlier had never happened.
"Why are you waiting for me? You should eat first. It won't taste as good if it gets soggy." She muttered, but her heart was filled with sweetness because of his words, "I'll wait for you to eat together."
The boy remained silent for a while, eating his noodles without looking at her, and asked unhappily, "Are you going?"
"Huh? Where to?"
He always spoke in a way that was completely rambling and nonsensical, so she always had to guess what he was referring to.
"Blind date."
"Sure, why not? The person Aunt Wang mentioned, aside from being a bit too mature, sounds perfect in every other way. Go meet him first; it won't cause any problems." Watching him finish his noodles and wipe his mouth, Xu Zhiyu was filled with anticipation.
"You ate it so cleanly, it must be delicious, right? I specially cooked this when I got home last night. It's my favorite kind of noodles, and I wanted you to try it too."
Unexpectedly, the boy gritted his teeth and exclaimed, "It's absolutely disgusting!"
These four words nearly made Boss Xu jump up in anger. Pointing her finger at him, her fingers trembling, she exclaimed, "You stinking brat! I kindly made you eggplant noodles, and this is the ungrateful thing I get in return? You...you..."
"What's so good about blind dates? Forcing two people who don't like each other into a couple?"
He couldn't understand, and didn't want to understand.
"What's wrong with blind dates? I can meet a lot of excellent men and choose the one who is most compatible with me to live a happy and fulfilling life together."
How can you guarantee that you will definitely be happy and fulfilled?
This question stumped Boss Xu. She was angry but didn't know how to retort, so she could only snap, "Whether I'm happy or not has nothing to do with you! In short, no one in this world is worse than you, you ungrateful wretch! I care about you, I worry about you, I cook for you, and instead of thanking you, you have such a rude attitude and say it tastes bad! Who are you trying to impress with your bad temper all day long? I'm not your parents, do you really think I have no bottom line?"
Her words became like sharp blades, piercing his heart from his eyes and leaving the self that humbly loved her with wounds all over.
The boy's pink lips parted slightly, and he paused, stunned.
"Excuse me, I'll go wash the dishes."
As Ayu watched him carry two bowls to the bar, she suddenly felt like punching herself. She was extremely annoyed and didn't know why. She was usually very emotionally stable, but recently she had lost her temper with him several times and said some unfiltered things.
Although he said it tasted bad, he still finished it obediently. She is clearly a mature older sister, yet she still cares about a comment. How could she say such hurtful things to him?
The boy was washing dishes at the bar, while Boss Xu silently returned to the green chair at the cashier.
She glanced up every now and then, afraid of missing any details about the child. He was so sensitive; he was probably secretly wiping away tears up upstairs.
The term "ungrateful wretch" is really inappropriate. His expression just now was so hurt. Could it be that his parents used to call him that?
Xu Zhiyu, you deserve to die!
The more she thought about it, the more she felt she had gone too far. The image of the boy telling her without batting an eye that day kept replaying in her mind. The calmer his tone was, the more distressed A-Yu felt.
Feeling extremely uncomfortable sitting on the chair, I thought it over and decided to apologize to him when he passed by later.
A short while later, the boy who had finished tidying up the bowls and chopsticks came to the cashier.
His expression remained indifferent, and the rare glimmer of sunshine on his face had vanished abruptly because of what Boss Xu had just said.
As usual, he took out his phone to scan the money. He and she looked at each other, but Xu Zhiyu didn't dare to look him in the eye. A bitter feeling filled the air between them.
"It's delicious, thank you for your kind hospitality."
Before leaving, he couldn't bear to see her like this, so he softened his tone and took the initiative to comfort her.
However, it was precisely his initiative to apologize that made Xu Zhiyu feel even worse. She should have been the one to apologize first, yet it was the one who was hurt the most who had to bow her head again and again. She looked at him expectantly and stammered, "I...you..."
Ah Yu wasn't a stutterer, but for some reason, she couldn't utter a single word for a long time. The young man wasn't in a hurry to leave, so he stood at the shop entrance patiently waiting for her to finish speaking.
"you……"
"Hi, I've been watching you for a while now, right, Lin from Class 3, Grade 11? I always see your math score is the highest in the grade on the ranking list. I'm really bad at math... Could we add each other on WeChat? I'd like to ask you for some study tips..."
Before Xu Zhiyu could finish saying "you," two girls who had been shopping earlier saw the boy lingering in front of the cashier and quickly seized the opportunity to come up and talk to him.
The two people looked completely unfamiliar to Boss Xu. She swore they were two customers who had just come to the store that day. They looked like students from No. 1 Middle School. She had paid a little attention to them when they first came in, but then she was so caught up in her reflection and guilt that she stopped paying attention to them. All she knew was that they had been browsing in the store for a long time without leaving.
It's now obvious to everyone that the two of them are after this boy.
She slowly leaned back in her chair, wrapped her arms around a cushion, and darted around, secretly observing the girl who had just spoken.
Today is Saturday, and all students except the seniors at No. 1 High School are on holiday. This girl is wearing an MLB baseball cap, a sky-blue halter-neck top that shows her waist, a matching pleated skirt that reaches her upper thigh, and white over-the-knee socks. She is slender, tall, and youthful.
"Sister, you haven't finished speaking yet." The boy ignored the two girls who surrounded him and fixed his gaze firmly on the supermarket owner.
When he spoke to her, the other two girls naturally turned their attention to her, which momentarily surprised Xu Zhiyu. She realized what was happening and subconsciously said, "Uh, yes, I was just about to ask you, uh, are you coming to dinner again tonight?"
He actually laughed after hearing this question, which was met with a series of "uh-huhs" and "yeahs".
Ah Yu saw it clearly, and he smiled.
He had two sharp canine teeth, and his eyes were misty as the fog dissipated.
"If he's coming, why isn't he coming?" Every single day he hasn't come.
In the adult world, it may be difficult to express remorse for one's mistakes directly. For example, after being beaten, if you lock yourself in your room, your mother will ask you if you want to come out for dinner and will cook your favorite dishes.
Just a few days ago, his boss yelled at him and told him never to come back, but today, his boss asked him if he wanted to come back tonight.
What's making him happy?
My sister was probably worried he wouldn't come that night.
The boy's handsome smile naturally caught the attention of the other two girls. The girl wearing a baseball cap was overjoyed. She gripped her phone tightly, trying to contain her excitement, and kept exchanging glances with her companion.
"Lin, can I add you?" The girl showed her QR code, her eyes full of expectation.
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