Chapter 38 Chapter 38 He's the one I like
On the way to the banquet hall where the after-party was to be held, Liu Yimiao suddenly needed to go to the restroom. She pulled Luo Qingyan along, so the four of them split up, and the other two classmates went first.
Unexpectedly, Luo Qingyan and Liu Yimiao ran into Huo Bowen again after walking only a few steps from the restroom, and Huo Bowen was alone.
"Huo Bowen, why are you here alone?" Liu Yimiao asked with suspicion and concern. "Where's Fang Tang?"
Huo Bowen shook his head slightly: "I couldn't find her, I don't know where she went."
"You mean you're just going to give up if you can't find it?" Liu Yimiao almost rolled her eyes in surprise. "Make a phone call!"
"She won't answer my calls. She's always like this. When she gets angry, she just... there's nothing I can do about it."
“Then let’s go find it.” Liu Yimiao said, heading towards Luo Qingyan.
Luo Qingyan left with Liu Yimiao first, and then whispered, "I'm not suitable. Let a classmate who is close to Fang Tang go find her."
"I know, I wanted to first..." Liu Yimiao's words were cut short by Huo Bowen's approach.
"Can I talk to you?" Huo Bowen stood in front of the two, looking at Luo Qingyan.
"I don't want to talk to you. You're too narcissistic, and I can't reason with you." Luo Qingyan pulled Liu Yimiao aside, trying to avoid her. She didn't want to be tactful anymore; she wanted to be blunt so the other person wouldn't misunderstand.
"Why? We used to..." Huo Bowen blocked the two of them again.
“We had nothing before, I’ve already said that, you’re just being delusional! Even if you keep pestering me, I won’t admit that it didn’t happen, otherwise you’ll seize on this and start spreading rumors everywhere.” Luo Qingyan suppressed her anger as much as possible, snorted coldly, and looked at Liu Yimiao, “Am I right? We can’t compromise with a rogue, otherwise we’ll keep retreating until we have nowhere left to retreat.”
"Exactly!" Liu Yimiao was also a little angry. She frowned and stared at Huo Bowen. "I used to think you were a normal person, but now... To be honest, everyone knows that you're pursuing Fang Tang. But for you to suddenly act like this... It's really going too far!"
“I’ve been pursuing her, but she hasn’t responded. Can’t I stop now?” Huo Bowen’s face darkened.
"Hey! You're being completely unreasonable! Didn't Fang Tang say she responded to you? Shouldn't you deal with your issues with her first?" Liu Yimiao had an urge to punch someone, but Luo Qingyan pulled her back.
"Stop talking, let's go." Luo Qingyan didn't want to stay a second longer.
"You said you have someone you like. You didn't have a photo last time, but you must have one this time, right?" Huo Bowen pressed on. "Otherwise, who knows if it's just an excuse?"
"What's it to you? Huo Bowen, do you have some kind of mental problem? Someone like you, everyone would avoid you, you're terrifying! Being liked by you is like being haunted by a ghost!" Liu Yimiao suppressed her anger, barely able to hold back. "We're all classmates, and I don't want things to get too ugly, but if you keep acting like this, I'm really calling security! I'll tell everyone you're a paranoid!"
"Clearly, we once..." Huo Bowen's expression was sorrowful, his gaze fixed on Luo Qingyan, "Didn't you ever feel a spark for me even for a moment? Why did you suddenly return to G City? I can't believe it..."
"No! I really don't know what I did to make you misunderstand! I'm just unlucky to run into someone as unreasonable as you." Luo Qingyan's disdain was written all over her face. "I already said I have someone I like. Although I didn't go back to G City for him, it's... somewhat related. Besides, I've always been a sucker for good looks, I only like handsome guys, and I'm pursuing a really handsome guy, so don't get in my way!"
"Did you hear that? Luo Qingyan likes real handsome guys, not narcissistic ones! Beautiful women should be paired with handsome men!" Liu Yimiao glared at Huo Bowen. "I've said enough and made it clear. If you block my way again, I'll definitely turn on you, and I mean it!" After saying that, she pulled Luo Qingyan away.
This time, Huo Bowen did not stop him.
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"Oh my god, I never thought Huo Bowen was this kind of person. You can know a person's face but not their heart, it's terrifying!" Liu Yimiao couldn't help but complain after walking a distance. "From now on, he'll definitely not be at any gatherings I organize. I have to tell everyone else. This kind of person will stab you in the back at best, and in worst, stab you to your face. You have to stay away from him! You're the unluckiest one, to be entangled with someone like this. Fang Tang is also miserable, how could she fall for someone like this!"
“I never imagined there was so much going on behind the scenes.” Luo Qingyan sighed. “I thought it was just the awkwardness and restlessness of adolescence, but it turns out… human nature is so complicated, there are all kinds of people.”
"Exactly! And people change. The environment in school is relatively simple, but after entering society... who knows if the person from before will turn into a ghost?"
"It's also possible that they hid it well at the beginning, but as they grew up and faced fewer constraints, it came out."
"That kind of person is so annoying, let's not talk about him anymore. The after-party is about to start, let's go dancing and drinking!"
"good!"
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Then came the reassuring news that Fang Tang and Huo Bowen had left the hotel one after the other.
Fang Tang was comforted by someone who spoke to her about some things. She said she needed some peace and quiet, so she left and went home.
Huo Bowen greeted the two male classmates and then left alone.
In any case, with the two people who caused the trouble gone, things should finally calm down.
At the after-party, the newlyweds appeared full of energy, singing and dancing, bringing laughter and instantly creating a lively atmosphere. Everyone present was immersed in the joy.
When everyone danced together, Luo Qingyan joined in for a while, and her mood seemed to improve. However, after the song ended and she returned to the relatively calm area, she suddenly felt a bit stuffy and listless, so she walked out of the crowd to get some fresh air.
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From the brightly lit bustle to the boundless tranquility of the night, it's as if you've traveled from one world to another.
The night outside was quiet, with very soft music playing, and of course, you could also hear the noise inside, faint and indistinct, yet there was a sense of great distance despite being separated by just one door.
Luo Qingyan leaned against the railing under the eaves, looked up at the night sky, and breathed slowly.
The moon is not visible in the night sky tonight, but the scenery on the ground is beautiful, with flowers, trees, fountains, and various soft lights.
"Luo Qingyan!" Liu Yimiao's voice suddenly rang out from behind, "Why are you outside? Huo Bowen's matter is still affecting you, isn't it?"
"Mm." Luo Qingyan looked at Liu Yimiao standing next to her and nodded. "It'll be more comfortable to come out for some fresh air and have some peace and quiet."
Liu Yimiao gazed at the distant scenery and sighed in relief. Suddenly remembering something, she looked at the person beside her and asked, "Hey! You said you have someone you like and are pursuing. Is that true?"
"It's true." Luo Qingyan smiled slightly. "But he's a handsome guy, so he's not easy to pursue."
“You’re a great beauty too!” Liu Yimiao’s eyes crinkled with delight. “I’m afraid you’re pursuing more than just the surface; there’s something deeper, which is why it’s not easy for you.”
“Yes, what we’re pursuing is true love,” Luo Qingyan said with a smile, seemingly joking, but actually speaking the truth.
"There aren't many people who pursue true love these days. It's already lucky to have a healthy love or marriage."
“Yes, everyone is like that, so gradually, no one knows what true love is like anymore.” As Luo Qingyan was speaking, her phone vibrated. She took her phone out of her bag and saw that it was a WeChat message from Xiao Nanyu.
"How was your time? Are you feeling better now?"
Luo Qingyan replied: "Not good, I'm getting ready to go home."
Little Mermaid: "Can I come to the hotel to find you?"
Upon seeing this message, Luo Qingyan was so shocked that she doubted she had read it correctly.
"What's wrong with you? Did the handsome guy you're pursuing send you a love confession text message?" Liu Yimiao noticed the surprise on Luo Qingyan's face and teased her jokingly.
“It really was him who sent the message. He asked me if he could come see me.” Luo Qingyan turned to Liu Yimiao in a daze.
"Then let him come!" Liu Yimiao exclaimed excitedly. "Oh my god, am I about to witness the birth of love?"
"Don't get agitated!" Luo Qingyan gripped her phone tightly. "He... he's an introverted person and doesn't like crowds."
"But this is a great opportunity to prove what you're saying is true, so that Huo Bowen won't keep talking nonsense!" Liu Yimiao got angry when she talked about Huo Bowen.
“I…I don’t want him to get involved in these things.”
"Looks like you really like him! Well... I'll pass on the message! Or... oh well, just don't go inside to meet anyone else! You can come pick him up! Come and leave quickly, leaving everyone with a fleeting impression. Anyway, get him to come first, he's already taken the initiative, you two... hurry up and make it official!"
“Okay, I’ll reply to him first.” Luo Qingyan lowered her head and sent a message. “Since he’s already said that, of course I should agree. But it might just be a comforting remark; he has something very important to do right now…”
Luo Qingyan hadn't finished speaking when the little male merman replied that he had arrived at the hotel and asked for her exact location. Suppressing her excitement, she initiated a real-time location sharing, and discovered that the little male merman was indeed nearby.
"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Liu Yimiao was very anxious when Luo Qingyan stopped talking halfway through his sentence.
Luo Qingyan slowly raised her head: "He's already here..."
Wow! So sweet! I'm totally shipping them! This is like an idol drama plot!
"Okay, thank you. If I really end up with him, I'll make sure you get to see him all you want." Luo Qingyan said goodbye to Liu Yimiao, who was pretending to cry, and hurried off to see the little male fish. As soon as she stepped down the corridor, she saw a familiar figure in the distance and ran towards him.
Later, Liu Yimiao captured a picture of Luo Qingyan and the little male merman dancing by the fountain, taking only one photo. Initially, she simply wanted to record a beautiful moment, but later she felt she could help Luo Qingyan prove something and get rid of some trouble.
So, later that evening, she showed the photo to the other classmates. She only showed it to them on her phone; she didn't share it in the group chat, nor did she allow anyone else to take a picture. In the end, she only sent the photo to Luo Qingyan, explaining that she had shown it to the other classmates.
Luo Qingyan wasn't angry. Firstly, the photos were indeed beautifully taken, focusing on atmosphere without revealing too much. Secondly, Liu Yimiao's actions weren't problematic and were even helpful.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
In the darkness, Luo Qingyan ran to the fountain and was overjoyed to see the little male merman.
The little male merman was dressed in a formal suit, exuding human elegance and nobility. The key point was that his hair had become shorter and had changed from silver to black.
“Your hair…” Luo Qingyan’s eyes widened. If it weren’t for the familiar feeling that drew her in, she wouldn’t have recognized the little merman in front of her.
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