Chapter 64 Online Dating 31
The next day at 5 PM.
After changing her clothes, Lu Xuejin went downstairs and told the aunt, "Aunt Lin, I'm having dinner with friends tonight, so you don't need to prepare anything for me."
friend?
Aunt Lin paused in washing the vegetables, exchanging glances with the driver waiting outside. Their eyes met briefly in the air, both seeing the same confusion and hesitation in each other's eyes.
The boss was worried because his young master rarely went out. Why did he suddenly want to go out and see his friends?
The driver drove the car out and parked it in the yard to wait for Lu Xuejin to get in.
Lu Xuejin revealed her destination.
The driver was even more puzzled. He assumed the young master was going out to meet other families' younger members, but which school? He had never heard of a child going so far as to attend a college that was practically a junior college. Even if their grades were terrible, they could always afford to send them abroad for a prestigious degree.
But he couldn't argue with his employer's request, so he silently started the engine and drove the car smoothly out of the villa complex.
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"Alright, let's stop here." Lu Xue kept her eyes on the outside of the car. Seeing the increasing number of people on both sides, mostly young people with bright and clear eyes, and seeing the tall and neat buildings in the distance, she quickly called for a stop. "You can go back first."
The driver honestly replied, "Young master, I'll be waiting for you right here."
The eldest young master had instructed him that if the young master wanted to go out, he must stay by his side at all times. Getting the young master out of his sight was already the limit; he couldn't leave beforehand, or he would lose his job if the eldest young master found out.
Lu Xuejin said helplessly, "I'm not a child anymore."
He understood Gu Zeyu's concern and worry for him, so he did not force the driver to go back.
"Hey! Look, look! On your right..."
"Wow, is it from our school? A freshman? I've never heard of them before."
"...What an amazing face."
Lu Xuejin got out of the car and walked along the sidewalk. The crowd became denser and denser until a curved doorway came into view.
The sunset bathed the tripod-shaped stone pillar in a crimson hue. At the bustling school gate, Lu Xuejin immediately spotted Yuan Ying waiting to her side. He stared straight ahead, his dark eyes unwavering, devoid of any emotion—a sign of emptiness.
At this moment, Yuan Ying suddenly turned her head, her eyes sharpening instantly, and caught sight of Lu Xuejin. Then she immediately turned and strode towards them.
He had clearly made a point of dressing up today. The drab, stiff clothes he wore last time were nowhere to be seen; in their place was a clean and casual outfit. The beige hooded crewneck sweatshirt was loose and relaxed, while the dark casual pants were perfectly tailored with straight creases and the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing a pair of spotless white sneakers.
The short black hair was slightly damp and still carried moisture, with a few strands clinging softly to the full forehead. It shimmered with tiny droplets of water in the afternoon sunlight, clearly indicating that it had just been washed before going out, and even carried the fresh scent of shampoo.
This youthful and casual outfit somewhat washed away the lingering maturity and gloom that preceded Yuan Ying's age. Strands of hair fell naturally across her forehead, softening her originally sharp jawline. She exuded a rare refreshing aura, and standing next to the youthful Lu Xuejin, she looked more like a college student on an outing.
Lu Xuejin didn't hold back her praise: "Very handsome."
Yuan Ying pursed her lips, her usually cold and hard face softening as she forced a smile tinged with pleasure and shyness. The next second, her gaze left Lu Xuejin's face, lightly sweeping towards the person behind him—
All warmth froze instantly, leaving only a bone-chilling cold like a frozen pool. Those eyes, like poisoned blades, cast an undisguised, scrutinizing gaze upon those who followed.
"Damn, this guy's eyes are scary." The man who was about to approach him stopped and complained awkwardly to his companion, "I just want a phone number, is it really that big of a deal?"
"I'm outta here."
The blond, blue-eyed youth was a natural radiant presence, shining brightly in the crowd. His noble and dignified demeanor, along with his bright and clear eyes, drew everyone's attention.
That's too eye-catching.
The moment his icy gaze returned, Yuan Ying lowered his eyelashes with utter naturalness, as if the chilling scene from just moments before had never occurred. He reached out and grasped Lu Xuejin's hand with remarkable fluidity, a certain certainty that came as a matter of course. The movement was so practiced it didn't seem like a second meeting, but rather like an instinct repeated a thousand times.
Long, strong fingers firmly slipped between Lu Xuejin's fingers, pressing their palms together, their ten fingers intertwined, tightly connected. Yuan Ying didn't even look down at their clasped hands, as if it were a matter of course.
"Let's go. I've done a lot of research, this time I'll take you on a great food tour."
Lu Xuejin frowned slightly; he didn't like such proactive and passionate contact. He struggled slightly and broke free from the grasp.
Yuan Ying's smiling expression remained unchanged. Lu Xuejin turned her head to look at him, but then moved closer again and took his hand.
The food street is bustling, but the environment isn't great. Because it's nestled among residential buildings and alleyways, most of the stalls are set up by residents. The huge flow of people not only brings business but also countless amounts of garbage.
Lu Xuejin moved lightly, avoiding the tissues and oil stains at his feet, while Yuan Ying held him tightly against the surging crowd.
If you have a keen sense of smell, you can even detect a faint, dirty, foul, and strange odor mixed with sweat behind the aroma of delicious food.
Yuan Ying lowered his head to protect Lu Xuejin, his broad arms shielding him from view, his hot breath close to his ear. Lu Xuejin tilted his head and slowly lifted his eyelids.
He laughed and said, "Let's eat!"
Yuan Ying's research was thorough and comprehensive; he knew the food at every stall like the back of his hand. Besides taste, cleanliness was also a key factor. The stalls he took Lu Xuejin to were all clean and hygienic, and they paid close attention to the balance of hot and cold food, ensuring that the food wasn't served at inconsistent temperatures.
Starting with delicious and appetizing wontons, and then moving on to crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with juice with every bite of tofu.
Lu Xuejin has a small appetite and couldn't finish so much. Before she could give any instructions, Yuan Ying naturally took the remaining snacks and finished them off without changing her expression.
"You eat everything?" Lu Xuejin couldn't hold back any longer.
"And this." He ate one of the freshly made takoyaki, but didn't like the taste, and stuffed it into Yuan Ying's arms. Yuan Ying took it with her large hands, quickly consuming them one by one, and then showed him the empty box. Her dark eyes were calm, like a well-behaved dog seeking praise.
"You like to eat all of these?"
Yuan Ying: "There's nothing in the world that I don't love to eat."
Lu Xuejin was amused by him. He used to laugh with composure and restraint, his smile merely an ornament, or even when he didn't laugh, his naturally smiling lips made him appear cheerful. Now, however, his eyes crinkled at the corners of his eyes, and his lips parted slightly as he laughed. In the lamplight and the bustling crowd, his snow-white skin flushed red from the heat, making Yuan Ying's throat dry.
And who can escape his eyes?
Yuan Ying stared at him intently, already caught in the vortex and unwilling to break free.
He suddenly felt the sentimentality of humankind, wishing that this incredibly beautiful moment would be frozen in time and never flow again.
On Q University's confession wall, amidst scattered posts of people trying to find someone, posting comments, complaining, and asking for help, starting around 5 or 6 PM, a stranger suddenly flooded the screen.
QwQ Wall: [Sunset profile picture.jpg] Wall is hiding forever, please help this kid find a handsome guy! I've been a fangirl for 23 years and I still can't resist falling for him. Please give me his contact information, this kid really needs a chance! [Excited][Longing]
Wow, who's that handsome guy? He's so good-looking!
I'm in love! Hi everyone, this is my husband! [shy]
He's not from our school, is he? Someone this handsome couldn't possibly be uploading his picture here so late.
I think she has a boyfriend; he's quite close to her friends.
Don't talk nonsense. You don't understand that straight men do flirt with each other.
No problem. It's so beautiful, even if you do something different, it'll still be wonderful.
Speechless. This person is clearly not single, yet they still ask. With so many candid photos, I can't help but worry about the quality, morality, dignity, and bottom line of your students. Where is their WeChat? Where is their address?
It looks like a handsome guy has come to Karen House!
Jialing House is an old-fashioned dessert shop that still uses the most traditional paper menus, even in an era where QR code ordering is all the rage. Lu Xuejin looked at the menu over and over again, extremely conflicted, and couldn't make a decision for a long time.
He wanted to try this restaurant's signature dish, but he also wanted to relive his childhood favorite taro rice mochi. After much deliberation, he found it difficult to choose.
Yuan Ying said, "Let's order them all."
Lu Xuejin glanced at him and said, "One serving is enough. It would be a waste if we didn't finish it."
"It's okay, I'll eat the rest."
Lu Xuejin looked up at him again, surprised: "You ate so much before, how can you still eat?"
He never felt full or hungry. He could go without eating, or eat as much as he wanted, and even eat a lot without feeling bloated or nauseous. His stomach felt like a bottomless pit. Yuan Ying carefully assessed his stomach's capacity and slowly nodded. Lu Xuejin quickly ticked off items on the menu.
They strolled and ate their way through the shopping street, and Lu Xuejin's forehead, nose, and even the sides of his neck were covered in fine, glistening beads of sweat. His fair skin was flushed a faint, natural blush from the heat, spreading from his cheeks to his ears. His eyes, already exceptionally beautiful, were now brimming with moisture. His long, thick eyelashes were damp with tiny beads of sweat, some clinging together, and with each blink, the wet eyelashes trembled gently like butterfly wings, casting small, ambiguous shadows beneath his eyelids.
Lu Xuejin used her hand as a fan, gently fanning herself, exuding a playful charm. Her pupils appeared exceptionally clear and moist under the lamplight; the more you look at a beauty under the lamp, the more beautiful she becomes.
Not only Yuan Ying was staring intently, but everyone else in the store was also secretly glancing at him. In modern society, there are many handsome men and beautiful women, and it's not that we haven't seen good-looking people, but it's rare to find someone like him who has a gentle and noble temperament, yet also an inexplicable divine quality.
Most people, with genuine appreciation, exclaimed "Wow!" and excitedly shared their thoughts with their friends.
Some people were of low quality and had no sense of propriety, blatantly taking out their phones and pointing the cameras at Lu Xuejin.
"Smack!"
A dull thud, not loud but exceptionally clear.
The person taking the photos felt a sudden jolt in their wrist, a tremendous force transmitted through the phone, making their hand go numb and almost causing them to drop the phone. A long, strong hand, fingers spread wide, palm facing outward, fingertips slightly pressed into the edge of the phone, firmly blocking the lens. The owner of the hand coldly lifted their eyelids, their chilling gaze piercing through the obscured camera and precisely into the depths of the person taking the photos, filling their terrified pupils.
"No filming allowed."
The four low, cold words struck the suddenly quiet air. There was no increase in volume, no unnecessary threat, yet they were more intimidating than any roar.
The confession wall is broadcast live.
That guy is so annoying. He takes out his phone right in front of people, does he think everyone is a saint?
Disturbing a handsome man's meal deserves the death penalty!
Luckily, my handsome friend was strong-willed and let that guy slap him back. I wonder what he'll do with it.
...To be honest, it's a bit sweet. I sat back down and continued watching the handsome guy eat. It was really scary before, but my eyes changed the moment I saw him, like sugar melting away. The handsome guy couldn't finish, so he immediately took over and cleaned up the mess. I'm totally hooked.
I saw this post, and the handsome guy looks more and more familiar to me.
+1, it feels like the bombshell that broke a while ago.
Huh? Really? No way! Who is it? I need to investigate for the handsome guy! What a jerk! I suggest the handsome guy dump him immediately.
Uh, I'm not sure either. It looks familiar but I can't quite place it. You can message me privately.
After finishing their dessert, the two continued strolling along the shopping street, where many stalls sold a dazzling array of jewelry. Yuan Ying was drawn to a display bracelet at one of the stalls.
The silver-plated four-leaf clover bracelet is inlaid with sparkling artificial sapphires, and the butterfly wing-like pattern at the bottom can be seen under the light.
"This is a handmade blue morpho butterfly bracelet. It's very beautiful and my best-selling one," the shopkeeper said enthusiastically. Glancing at Lu Xuejin, she immediately added, "Although her eyes aren't as naturally beautiful as this handsome guy's, the colors match perfectly. He has fair skin, and the bracelet complements him beautifully. It looks so good!"
On the way back, Lu Xuejin's slender wrist was encircled by a bracelet, its brilliance truly dazzling, even visible in the shadows. However, the sparkle was too direct, lacking the warm, understated radiance of natural gemstones.
Pretty but cheap.
She is completely unworthy of Lu Xuejin.
Yuan Ying suddenly regretted her impulsive purchase.
"Then I'll head back now."
Yuan Ying escorted Lu Xuejin to the vicinity of the driver's parking spot. Lu Xuejin waved to him, about to say goodbye, but when she turned around, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure standing at the intersection.
“…” Lu Xuejin stood still and obediently called out, “Brother.”
Gu Zeyu has deep-set brow bones and a natural indifference when he is expressionless. His gaze is gentle when he looks at Lu Xuejin, but it turns icy when he moves to the person next to his younger brother.
Yuan Ying met her brother-in-law's gaze calmly. As their eyes met, an invisible pressure descended, and the atmosphere gradually became tense.
"Wow, a head-on clash between my boyfriend and his brother-in-law!" Dongyao teased.
"Baby, is this your friend?" After a moment, Gu Zeyu said with a forced smile, "You went out to play with your friend without telling your brother. I thought you had been tricked by a bad guy."
"Besides, the food around here isn't clean. Since you're not in good health, it's best to eat less of it."
My own brother can be so infuriating when he's being sarcastic and sarcastic.
Lu Xuejin blinked, and seeing that her boyfriend remained silent, she took a half step back, took Yuan Ying's hand, and walked to Gu Zeyu, introducing him frankly: "Brother, this is my boyfriend."
Gu Zeyu remained silent.
Yuan Ying reacted quickly, taking the opportunity to climb up the ladder, showing no trace of arrogance, and obediently greeted him: "Hello, brother."
That kid!
Baby, why did you admit it so readily!
Gu Zeyu was heartbroken and, at that moment, he hallucinated the scene of Yuan Ying speeding downstairs with the ghost fire.
Fortunately, Gu Zeyu had seen it all, and he managed to suppress the urge to punch Yuan Ying, forcing out a cold smile, "Hello, thank you for taking care of my child."
After saying that, he didn't even glance at Yuan Ying, pushed him aside, put his arm around Lu Xuejin's shoulder, and led him away.
The driver knew something was wrong when he caught sight of the strange man standing stiffly at the intersection, watching them drive away. He became completely focused on driving, barely daring to breathe, his attention entirely on the road. A moment of silence fell over the car.
Gu Zeyu hesitated for a while before finally asking Lu Xuejin how her trip was going.
"There's a big shopping mall on the other side of the school, with lots of shops that young people like to visit, selling souvenirs and grains, and holding regular events. If you want to go out again, you can go there for a look."
Lu Xuejin hummed in agreement.
After chatting on and off for a while, she couldn't help but ask, "Boyfriend... what's going on?"
Lu Xuejin smiled and said frankly, "We met in the game at first, and after spending some time together, I thought he was a nice person, so we gradually developed a real-life relationship. Today is our first time meeting in person, and he's a very nice person."
Why did I think he was so great the first time we met?
Gu Zeyu suppressed the urge to frown and express his disapproval.
The car was dimly lit, and the gemstones shimmered. Gu Zeyu knew his younger brother well. He had noticed the new accessory on Lu Xuejin's wrist in the alleyway earlier. Although his brother liked jewelry, he didn't like wearing chains and other chains. He wouldn't have bought a bracelet on his own initiative. It could only have been a gift from that kid.
He feigned ignorance and pointed to his wrist: "This, was it also a gift from him?"
Lu Xuejin nodded, her smile sweet.
Gu Zeyu was even more heartbroken.
This thing is incredibly cheap, costing at most a little over a hundred yuan to make. It's shiny, but the shine is obviously plasticky. Lu Xuejin was spoiled growing up; her younger brother has seen it all since childhood. Anything that ends up in his possession costs at least five figures. Yuan Ying easily swindled him out of a cheap item worth a hundred or two!
Taking advantage of the baby's poor health and naivety, they used fancy gadgets to fool him!
Gu Zeyu's impression of Yuan Ying plummeted instantly, his favorability rating dropping to an irrecoverable low.
He desperately wanted to expose Yuan Ying's scheme of getting something for nothing and warn his younger brother to quickly distance himself from the social climber. But he also knew that the two were deeply in love, and their relationship was still fresh and exciting. Young couples falling in love for the first time rarely stay clear-headed; the more he tried to stop them, the more courage they would have to defy the world, and the more they would fall in love.
Making a move now will only make the baby hate him.
Gu Zeyu didn't want to be an annoying parent.
After a while, the younger brother realized that this man was unreliable.
Unable to express his innermost thoughts, he changed the subject, bringing up Shen Fangzhi. His younger brother was engaged to him, and now that he had someone he liked, the topic of breaking off the engagement was inevitable. Gu Zeyi hoped to temporarily divert Lu Xuejin's attention and make him less intimate with that boy.
“Chen and I are just friends,” Lu Xuejin said helplessly. “Besides, I was young when we got engaged and didn’t know anything about it.”
Gu Zeyu patiently coaxed him, "I know, I know. But you still need to give me an explanation, right?"
"I'll talk to him about it when I have time." Lu Xuejin frowned and looked out the window.
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The next day, Lu Xuejin updated her WeChat Moments, unusually posting several photos of her daily life.
The first picture is of X University's gate under the sunset. The second to eighth pictures are of various foods; although they are still images, you can almost smell the freshly cooked food through the screen. In the last picture, Lu Xuejin's hand appears. Her skin is fair, her knuckles are long and well-defined, slender but not thin, exuding a restrained strength. Her nails are trimmed extremely neatly and rounded, with a full curve covering the nail bed, presenting a healthy and clean light pink luster.
It's to the point where you'll subconsciously save it after seeing it.
But next to that hand, there was another hand with a darker skin tone. Clearly, a second person was present in the shot.
Yuan Ying was the first to comment with a heart emoji, and Lu Xuejin replied with a hug emoji.
Those who saw it went to the forum to break down.
So this is how it ends?
So it was a two-way journey after all, my goodness! [crying emoji]
: Wasn't it just for the sake of appearances? [crying] I'm crying so loudly, whoever said that, step forward! You come and die with me!
Wife, please stop posting this. It makes me look like a clown.
Who is this guy? He posted 30 emo statuses in a row and even went to a fortune teller to see when he would break up. One fortune teller replied that it was a perfect match and they should wait for the next life. I checked, and who is this guy got really angry!
I was furious too!
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