Wen Tingxue swore she would never watch romance movies again.
She'd watch Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf instead!
Let's see what excuse he had then!
Hmph!
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Xu Ke Xin and Xing Jia He casually picked an animated movie, and it turned out to be a heartwarming one.
Everyone around them was sobbing uncontrollably, making the two of them feel out of place.
The worst part was, they genuinely couldn't cry and watched the entire thing with blank expressions.
As they exited the screening room, Xing Jia He couldn't help but ask curiously:
"Don't you like this kind of movie?"
Xu Ke Xin shook her head, "Not exactly."
Xing Jia He lowered his gaze, looking at her patiently.
Xu Ke Xin said, "I don't really believe in this kind of beautiful, mutual healing love.
"So, I can't relate to it.
"I believe most people have gone through hardship on their own.
"Even when you're at your lowest, let alone someone coming to save you.
"It's lucky if no one drags you further into hell."
After Xu Ke Xin finished speaking, she worried that Xing Jia He might find her perspective too pessimistic.
Just as she hesitated whether to explain, she heard Xing Jia He say, "Yeah, I don't believe in it either."
His voice was calm, filled with agreement.
Xu Ke Xin looked up in surprise, catching sight of Xing Jia He's faintly curved lips.
Very faint.
Very attractive.
"I believe more in self-redemption."
He paused, then said seriously, "This kind of movie is more suitable for Yu Ge and Ting Xue to watch."
Xu Ke Xin smiled, "I think so too."
The two stood at the exit, sharing a smile.
-
Chi Ze Rui wasn't interested in movies, so Hao Luo Er specifically chose a Marvel film.
Hoping he would enjoy it more, she didn't expect him to fall asleep as soon as it started.
Hao Luo Er sighed helplessly, then worried he might catch a chill, so she took off her jacket and draped it over him.
By the time the movie ended, he had woken up, rubbing his eyes sleepily, his voice hoarse as he asked:
"Is it over?"
"Mm," Hao Luo Er replied.
Chi Ze Rui closed his eyes again, as if he hadn't slept enough.
Hao Luo Er only managed to wake him when the staff came in to usher them out.
Chi Ze Rui had morning grumpiness and threw a spoiled tantrum.
Hao Luo Er patiently coaxed him.
The two walked out through the passageway.
Chi Ze Rui had long legs, and Hao Luo Er struggled to keep up behind him.
As they were about to exit, Hao Luo Er gathered her courage and blocked his path.
"?"
Chi Ze Rui looked down, his voice sexy as he asked, "Something wrong?"
"..." Hao Luo Er began to hesitate again.
Chi Ze Rui, impatient, took a step to leave, but Hao Luo Er grabbed his arm.
She asked softly, "Do we really have to break up?"
The tears in her raised eyes instantly welled up.
Chi Ze Rui sounded annoyed, "It's okay if you don't want to break up."
"Okay!"
The tears in the young girl's eyes instantly turned into sparkles.
Chi Ze Rui: "..."
-
Given Young Master Chi's preference for the best and nothing less,
lunch was definitely not going to be ordinary.
It was the same hotel as last time, with a per-person cost starting in the five figures.
After Chi Ze Rui finished ordering, he casually handed the tablet to Hao Luo Er.
Hao Luo Er, sitting close to Wen Ting Xue, asked considerately, "What kind of flavors does Xue Bao like? I'll order them too."
"Sweet and sour, avoid spicy."
Wen Ting Xue looked at Chi Ze Rui in surprise. He shrugged nonchalantly, "Brother's memory is good."
He said it with a show-off tone.
Everyone: "..."
Yu Wen Li thoughtfully rubbed his fingertips.
Good memory?
Not necessarily.
The tablet was passed to Xu Ke Xin, who looked at the prices, feeling a bit lost.
Xing Jia He wanted to text for help but suddenly remembered he hadn't added Wen Ting Xue as a friend.
As he was pondering, Wen Ting Xue, under the guise of getting water, walked over to him and quietly listed a few dishes.
Xing Jia He looked at her gratefully. Herηη-colored eyes were exceptionally beautiful.
Wen Ting Xue realized with surprise that he wasn't arrogant, but rather... slow.
When everyone was talking, he was lost in thought.
When you spoke to him, he needed a few seconds to react.
He was a bit like... a beautiful idiot.
Good-looking, but slow at everything and reacted slowly.
No.
When it came to Xin Xin's matters, he reacted quite quickly.
Tsk.
Xu Ke Xin had eaten expensive meals before, but being frugal was a habit, so being in such a place unexpectedly made her a little uncomfortable.
"How about I order first?"
Xing Jia He extended his hand, his expression indifferent.
Xu Ke Xin quickly passed the hot potato to him and then watched as he ordered the dishes she wanted.
"You... like these too?" Xu Ke Xin couldn't believe such a coincidence.
Xing Jia He looked up, "I'm not picky, except for cilantro."
"Is there anything else you want to order?" he asked.
Xu Ke Xin shook her head, and Xing Jia He placed the order.
-
After lunch.
As the group exited the hotel, Chi Ze Rui asked them about their plans for the afternoon.
Hao Luo Er said, "I'm going to learn the violin."
Chi Ze Rui tilted his head, "Violin? Didn't you used to play the cello?"
Hao Luo Er gave a wry smile, "That was what your ex-girlfriend played."
"Oh," Chi Ze Rui waved his hand dismissively, "My memory isn't that good."
"Do you want me to give you a ride?"
A simple sentence and Hao Luo Er instantly felt re-energized, "Sure!"
Chi Ze Rui nodded, "Then let's go."
Since everyone had plans, he had nothing to do anyway.
...
Xu Ke Xin had to go to work, so Yu Wen Li asked Xing Jia He to take her.
"Then... shall we take the bus?"
Xu Ke Xin pointed to the bus stop not far away.
Yu Wen Li instinctively refused, "Let's take a taxi instead. He doesn't like taking the bus; he can't stand the noise."
Xing Jia He preferred quiet. Normally, he would stay home on holidays, sleeping from morning till night.
Except for band performances, he would generally stay quiet.
"Ah?" Xu Ke Xin was surprised, "You don't like taking the bus?"
Then why did he... last time...
Xing Jia He touched his nose uncomfortably, "It's okay to take it occasionally."
Xu Ke Xin's lips curved into a smile, and she chuckled lightly, "Let's take a taxi then. It's getting a bit late today."
After seeing the two off, Yu family's car arrived.
Wen Ting Xue hurried towards the car.
"Where are you going?"
Her collar was grabbed, and Wen Ting Xue almost choked.
She turned her head and glared at him, cute yet fierce, "Stay away from me."
Yu Wen Li didn't retreat but stepped forward and pinched her cheek.
His slightly rough fingertips brushed against the girl's slightly swollen red lips.
"Still angry?"
"Hmph."
Wen Ting Xue angrily refused to talk to him, turning her head away, puffing out her cheeks.
Yu Wen Li chuckled, "Sister Yi Yi, you're being unreasonable. You were the one who chose the movie."
"I... I wanted you to..."
"What?"
"... cry."
"............?"
After a few seconds of silence, Yu Wen Li smiled and said, "That's impossible."
"What?"
"Brother never cries at movies, unless..."
He dragged out his tone, and Wen Ting Xue instinctively asked, "Unless what?"
Yu Wen Li looked at her with deep eyes and whispered next to her ear, "Brother cries because you kiss him."
Wen Ting Xue: "..."
Wen Ting Xue: "You're so... vulgar."
Yu Wen Li's face instantly darkened, and the girl quickly ran towards the car.
Before she could get far, she was scooped up by the waist and carried like a little chick with one arm.
The girl flailed her legs, on the verge of tears.
Yu Wen Li smiled genially and stuffed her into the car, saying, "Brother will teach you how to punctuate properly."
Wen Ting Xue: "..."
No, she didn't need to... Mmph.