When Lu Wei Xi walked out of Wei Wei Bridal Shop, she stood in place and tried to digest the information. Unable to contain her excitement, she called Cheng Si Ran. “Si Ran, Si Ran. Do you remember the reward call that I received last time? It"s real!”
The other person thought for a few seconds before answering, "Do you mean the three-day US trip?"
“Yes, that one. I just came by the store to ask today and they told me the flight is next Friday. They have already booked the ticket.”
“d.a.m.n, you can"t be serious. Your luck has been too good lately.”
“...What do you mean good.” Having said that, Lu Wei Xi lowered her voice, “I haven"t talked to Jian Chi in three weeks.” She looked up at the crowd of pedestrians in front of her and sighed.
On the other end of the phone, Cheng Si Ran seemed to be pondering of something as she had stayed quiet. Then she spoke up, “Actually, Xi Xi, you and that Jian Chi is simply two people who met by chance. Maybe your fate is slightly better than strangers but there is no need to hold onto this. If you have time, go out to some parties with me to meet more boys.”
“But I think the way he treats me….is different from others.” She subconsciously refuted but her voice gradually lowered at the end.
Cheng Si Ran sighed and patiently persuaded,” Even if he treats you well, it is only online. If he really thinks well of you then he should have already taken the initiative to call you out to meet. How can you be satisfied with merely chatting online.” She paused and continued, “Also, I heard from Xia Nuan and the others that after that ancient song whatever was released, he hasn"t even contacted you. That type of person, how can you still defend him.”
Lu Wei Xi didn"t say anything. She looked at her toes and whispered, “Si Ran….do you think I"m acting really stupid?”
Maybe in Cheng Si Ran"s heart, who doesn"t know anything about the 2D world, she really feels that her behavior is very brainless and unreasonable.
Because of one voice, she started liking someone. Because she likes someone, she entered the ancient music circle and became a singer.
It seems that... everything is only her wishful thinking.
Cheng Si Ran chortles and comforted her, “Xi Xi, I am only afraid that you"re being too naive and is being fooled. All right, I am very clear what you are feeling in your heart right now.”
Cheng Si Ran"s voice softened and consoled her, “That night when you first mentioned him to me, I already know that you were moved. Actually, sometimes I regret not pushing aside the exam and accompanying you to the hospital. That way, you might not have met him.”
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When the sky had darkened and night fell, Lu Wei Xi still replayed the words Cheng Si Ran said to her over the phone that afternoon. If she hadn"t met Jian Chi, would she really be happy?
She looked down at the slice of New York cheesecake on the table and suddenly felt that she has no appet.i.te. Actually, she only ordered this cake because when she first saw him here…..he also ordered this cake.
If….he didn"t come today.
Even her fingers holding the coffee cup shivered slightly. She repeated this sentence many times in her head but is still unable to make up her mind.
So what if he also didn"t come today?
Her feeling has already been expended, there"s no way to recover from it.
The guests at Starbucks came and went until the originally full house became scattered. Lu Wei Xi held the caramel latte in her hand looking as if she had lost her soul. She brought the cup to her lips. The cold bitter liquid flowed down her throat to her heart.
It"s almost been a month since they had contact. Could he have forgotten about her existence?
She looks at the clock on the wall. There are still twenty minutes until Starbucks close.
Will he still come?
It"s so late, he probably won"t.
Lu Wei Xi bitterly smiled and suddenly felt that she was really stupid this time.
While still immersed in her hurt feelings, she didn"t even notice the sound of wind chimes and the door slam.
Until that person walked over step by step and stopped in front of her.
Lu Wei Xi blanked out before she hazily looks up.
She saw a tall and familiar figure looking at her. His dark eyes are endlessly calm creating a shocking scene.
The other person"s face was cold as usual. Lu Wei Xi opened her mouth, but at this moment, she doesn"t know how to react.
"Did you wait for a long time?" He slightly tilts his head. His cold voice was a little bit hoa.r.s.e, but it became more and more clear in the silence of the room, pa.s.sing deep into her trembling heart.
“No-not long.” When she came back to her senses, she gave a stuttering reply. She was so nervous, she doesn"t know what to do with her hands.
He slightly nodded his head and naturally sat on the sofa in front of her. After a few seconds of silence, he casually stated, “I had a few things I needed to deal with these past few days.”
Lu Wei Xi froze and after a while, finally reacted, “Wonder dada....are you trying to explain to me?”
“Call me Jian Chi.” He impatiently interrupted her. Suddenly, Lu Wei Xi was able to find some realism about him.
“Jian Chi, are you trying to explain to me?” After her heart had calmed down, she asked once again. Her tone has become brisk, no longer as restrained as before.
He didn"t answer and only nodded slightly. He quietly stares at the slice of New York cheesecake which only had a small piece eaten off. His long eyelashes fluttered down, not knowing what he was thinking.
Jian Chi didn"t speak and she didn"t dare to. The atmosphere inexplicably became awkward with each pa.s.sing minute.
Don"t know how long those two sat there quietly but he suddenly reached for the silver spoon on the table and sc.r.a.ped a small piece from the cake and put it in his mouth.
Lu Wei Xi rigidly watched his movement. He just….use the same spoon she used earlier.
“Do you like my voice?” Jian Chi didn"t see anything wrong with his movements and casually asked her.
He had also asked her the exact same question a few months ago when he walked her back to school.
Lu Wei Xi tried to suppress her heartbeat. She looked up and met his sight, and answered him without hesitation, “Yes.”
He still calmly asks, "Why do you like my voice?" "
This is the first time he asked her... why she likes his voice.
Why does she like his voice?
“I don"t know either. Before, when I listen to other people"s voices, I have never felt my heart beat fast and my ears turn red. But….that night in the waiting room, when you opened your mouth, I really felt….your voice was so amazing that I forgot everything. That there was only your voice in my ear.”
Lu Wei Xi had no idea what she is talking about. She could only answer his questions honestly.
Jian Chi silently listened to her and put the spoon down. He slightly nodded and looked at her. His deep voice was smooth and s.e.xy.
“Then, do you like me?”
It"s as if he was only asking about the weather.
Lu Wei Xi"s hand which was brushing her hair froze, a blush rushed up to her face. She looked up and met his eyes.
Wh, what….what did he ask?
Did she hear wrong? Or is today April Fools? QAQ
Lu Wei Xi silently stared at him with wide eyes for a long time. Jian Chi"s pair of dark and clean eyes unhurriedly look at her. As always, there were no emotions seen in his eyes.
They were enveloped in silence.
Forget it, since she"s gonna die then so be it. Lu Wei Xi bit her lips and put on a brave face. As she was about to open her mouth and answer, the clerk who was cleaning came over at this time, looked at Jian Chi and whispered, “My apologies, sir, we are closing right now.”
En…..those pair of eyes is looking straight at Jian Chi, completely ignoring her who is sitting next to him. Isn"t her intention too obvious?
Jian Chi visibly frowned and silently look up at the clerk and nodded. The other party instantly reddened after meeting his gaze.
“Let"s go.”
He got up and walked to the door.
Lu Wei Xi stood up and followed behind.
Although it is nearing the end of March, the weather is still cold and biting. The yellow leaves flew in the air.
Lu Wei Xi walked behind Jian Chi, her heart already in chaos. Can someone tell her what he meant earlier? If, cough, she said that she likes him….will he also say that he likes her?
Earlier she was interrupted by the clerk and now if she were to blurt out “I like you,” would she seem too enthusiastic? Her heart is tangled T^T
She scratched her head and glanced at him. Jian Chi"s hand are casually placed in his coat pocket. His tall stature easily attracted the attention of others.
The streets are brightly lit and there are few pedestrians. He spoke at this time, softly and calmly as if he doesn"t care about the words that he said earlier which had been causing turmoil in her heart.
"Have you heard me sing?" He asked her softly.
“I heard one song….Yu Gui.” She honestly answered.
Then he softly chuckled and asked her in a pleasant yet hoa.r.s.e voice, “Do you want to hear another?”
Bewildered by his laughter, Lu Wei Xi"s brain crashed. Before she could answer, the other party had already started to sing in a low voice.
It"s been a long day without you, my friend
And I"ll tell you all about it when I see you again
We"ve come a long way from where we began
Oh I"ll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again......
It"s the ending song for “Fast and Furious 7.” This song was originally supposed to be sentimental and commemorative. His clean and clear voice carried some ambiguity as he sang with perfect English p.r.o.nunciation. Lu Wei Xi had only heard this level of English p.r.o.nunciation in the listening tape of the TOEFL test.
He looked very happy and carefree as he lazily walks down the street. Lu Wei Xi slowly walked by his side and listened. It seemed like her heart is filled up with something all at once, and all the uneasiness and gloom of the past couple of days had been completely erased.
After he finished singing, the neared the lively and bustling intersection near University T.
It is a red light now. Lu Wei Xi who is still immersed in his voice didn"t respond for a while and stumbled forward. The next second, in the bustling intersection, a strong hand pulled her hard.
She came to a stop and turned back to see a sinking face looking down at her. The tone was a few degrees colder than when she first saw him in the hospital, "Don"t you know how to look up when you cross the road??"
Scared by his sudden cold voice, Lu Wei Xi unconsciously retreated like a kid caught doing something wrong. She unconsciously blurted out, “I"m sorry….don"t be angry.”
When her words fell, she saw the usually cold features of the man change. His cold eyebrows softened and even some warmth appeared in his eyes.
Jian Chi let go of her wrist and brought his hand up to brush away her hair.
His finger gently touches her earlobe. Although the touch was really cold, it still makes her feel warm and at ease.
“Stupid.” His fingers ran through her hair and then naturally drew back.
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They are almost at the school. Jian Chi paused but unlike last time, he didn"t turn and leave right away. Instead, he lowered his head to look at her and pensively asked, “Do you need me to send you in?” “No, no need.” She looked down, unable to meet his gaze. Her face turned red like a cooked shrimp.
He didn"t say anything and only stared at her for a few seconds before nodding his head.
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"Wait for me again." That was the last thing he said to her that night before she turned and walked away.